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The Importance of Due Diligence in M&A Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

In any merger or acquisition, the due diligence stage is one of the most critical steps. It allows the acquiring company to identify dealbreakers, assess risks, make informed decisions, negotiate effectively, ensure compliance, plan for integration, and set the stage for a successful and value-enhancing merger or acquisition.

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Amazon acquires Fig, a startup building autocomplete for the command line

TechCrunch: M&A

Amazon has acquired Fig, a Y Combinator (YC) alum that has been setting out to turbo-charge the command line terminal. In a blog post published yesterday, CEO and co-founder Brendan Falk said that Amazon was acquiring Fig’s technology, while its employees — including two co-founders — would be joining Amazon’s cloud subsidiary AWS.

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How Do You Properly Say No?

H. Friedman Search

We all know how to say yes to a job offer, but how do you say no? Saying no the right way leaves the door open and shows respect to the hiring manager and the firm that you said no to. Doing it incorrectly leaves a bad taste all around. You’ll want to know how to say no in a way so that there are no hard feelings or any other negative impact that surrounds the disappointing information.

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M&A Analytics: Using Pipeline Reports to Communicate Deal Strategy

Midaxo

Informed decision-making is paramount in corporate dealmaking. The success of deals relies heavily on accurate and timely data that guides strategic choices. This is where M&A analytics come into play, serving as a bridge between the vast streams of data and the crucial decisions that drive business growth. In this article, we delve into how M&A analytics help in communicating deal strategies with real-time data, enabling companies to always be prepared and avoid being caught off guard.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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AI and Competition Law

JD Supra: Mergers

The rapid advancement into the digital age has resulted in the emergence of transformative artificial intelligence (AI) tools that are capable of revolutionising industries. In this article, we set out how competition law considerations may be relevant to the development and utilisation of AI systems by market participants and examine how competition authorities are anticipating and preparing to address the new challenges posed by the widespread adoption of AI systems.

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insightsoftware Acquires Vizlib, Extending Write-Back to Qlik Users

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Following success with Power ON, insightsoftware takes strategic evolution, growth, and product enhancements to the next level with software to extend visual planning and write-back solution capabilities to Qlik users Following success with Power ON, insightsoftware takes strategic evolution, growth, and product enhancements to the next level with software to extend visual planning and write-back solution capabilities to Qlik users

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The A.I. Revolution Is Coming. But Not as Fast as Some People Think.

The New York Times: Banking

From steam power to the internet, there has always been a lag between technology invention and adoption across industries and the economy.

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Possessing the Unpossessable – Holding Digital Assets in Your UCC Hands

JD Supra: Mergers

Non-fungible tokens, crypto tokens, cryptocurrencies, and other digital assets generally cannot be held in your physical hands, but they may now be legally possessed, under the Uniform Commercial Code in Delaware and other states that have newly adopted identical provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code or similar legislation.

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Warren Buffett, who turns 93, is at the top of his game as he pushes Berkshire Hathaway to new heights

CNBC: Investing

Berkshire shares have roared back to an all-time high on record operating profit, making it the biggest nontech company by market capitalization.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Extended Reality Market Size to Surpass USD 1,134.79 Billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 36.0%

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

As per the report by Fortune Business Insights, the global Extended Reality Market size is projected to reach USD 1,134.79 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 36.0% during the forecast period. As per the report by Fortune Business Insights, the global Extended Reality Market size is projected to reach USD 1,134.79 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 36.0% during the forecast period.

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The Role of Enterprise Risk Management Platforms in Mitigating Risks

Global Banking & Finance

The Role of Enterprise Risk Management Platforms in Mitigating Risks Banking and financial organizations experience various risks that can influence regulatory compliance, growth strategies, and operational efficiencies. As these organizations grow, they require a thorough risk management approach that enables stakeholders to manage risk across the enterprise.

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Bermuda Public Companies Update, Summer 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

This edition of the Bermuda Public Companies Update summarises significant transactions involving Bermuda companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq during the first half of 2023. Global Market Update - After the sluggishness in global markets that continued throughout 2022, the first half of 2023 has been showing signs of new life. Although worldwide financial uncertainty continues, as does the conflict in Ukraine, it appears that the global inflation spike as well as central.

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Citi upgrades Verizon and AT&T, says companies can support their nearly 8% dividend yields

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Michael Rollins upgraded telecommunication giants Verizon and AT&T to buy, and assigned price targets indicating higher upsides for both companies.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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Bay Club Continues to Deliver on Growth Strategy With Bay Area Country Club Acquisition

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Bay Club Company ("Bay Club") proudly announces the first milestone that underscores a continued growth plan along the West Coast–the acquisition of Crow Canyon Country Club ("Crow Canyon").

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Union Investment’s trading head Hock steps away from role to pursue digital asset aspirations

The TRADE

Union Investment’s Christoph Hock is set to step away from his role as head of multi-asset trading later this year to pursue an opportunity in digital assets and tokenisation within the asset management firm, The TRADE can reveal. Union is bolstering its digital assets division, The TRADE understands. His new role is not yet public but will be communicated in due course.

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Corporate Insights: Disclosing PHI Upon the Sale of a Medical Practice

JD Supra: Mergers

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (collectively, “HIPAA”) states that, absent patient authorization, a patient’s Protected Health Information (“PHI”) may not be disclosed to another Covered Entity (as defined by HIPAA) without a direct or indirect treatment relationship with the patient.

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Here's the bitcoin outlook for September as crypto industry turns focus on Washington

CNBC: Investing

Bitcoin is on pace to end August down sharply despite several positive regulatory developments for crypto.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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How Can Investment Professionals Capitalize on Private-Credit Firms’ Expanding Role in Tighter Lending Markets?

Global Banking & Finance

How Can Investment Professionals Capitalize on Private-Credit Firms’ Expanding Role in Tighter Lending Markets? The global financial markets have changed in the last 15 years. Here in the United States, lending markets have tightened due to federal regulations, hoping to avoid the crisis of 2008.

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Predictive Analytics Market Size to Surpass USD 67.66 Billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 24.4%

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

As per the report by Fortune Business Insights, the global Predictive Analytics Market size is projected to reach USD 67.66 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 24.4% during the forecast period. As per the report by Fortune Business Insights, the global Predictive Analytics Market size is projected to reach USD 67.66 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 24.4% during the forecast period.

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The Fintech Deal Long Pole: License Change of Controls

JD Supra: Mergers

In this edition of Fintech Flash, we discuss important things you should know about the change of control requirements when acquiring a fintech company with state lender, loan broker, debt collector, or money transmitter licenses.

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In another positive sign for stocks, the trough for earnings this cycle is likely in

CNBC: Investing

2023 expectations have stabilized, revisions turned positive and the global revision ratio is at levels that argue for risk-on, not risk-off," BofA wrote.

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.

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How businesses can use intelligent pricing to navigate economic volatility and enhance resilience

Global Banking & Finance

How businesses can use intelligent pricing to navigate economic volatility and enhance resilience John Moss, CEO of Flintfox The economic landscape has grown increasingly complex in recent years, posing new challenges for businesses, particularly when it comes to pricing.

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Identity as a Service Market Size to Surpass USD 23.88 Billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 25.3%

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

As per the report by Fortune Business Insights, the global Identity as a Service Market size is projected to reach USD 23.88 Billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 25.3% during the forecast period. As per the report by Fortune Business Insights, the global Identity as a Service Market size is projected to reach USD 23.88 Billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 25.3% during the forecast period.

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FTC and DOJ Announce Workshops on the 2023 Draft Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ), Antitrust Division announced that they will hold three workshops regarding their jointly issued Draft Merger Guidelines. The first virtual workshop will be held on September 5, at 1-4:15 p.m. ET.

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Sixth Street — which manages more than $70 billion — is betting big on sports teams and live events

CNBC: Investing

Alan Waxman, the CEO and co-founder of Sixth Street, talked about his vision in the increasingly crowded sports industry.

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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Sopra Banking Software is Taking a Banking Technology Approach to Powering the Lending Ambitions of U.S. Auto Manufacturers and Financial Institutions

Global Banking & Finance

Sopra Banking Software is Taking a Banking Technology Approach to Powering the Lending Ambitions of U.S. Auto Manufacturers and Financial Institutions Banks and lenders have long relied on auto financing to attract customers, introduce new revenue streams and expand the markets they’re in.

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Storm Update

FineMark

Tropical Storm Idalia Update: August 28, 2023 Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to become a hurricane later today as it approaches the Gulf Coast of Florida. The storm is expected to make landfall early Wednesday, north of Tampa. Southwest Florida is currently under a tropical storm warning and conditions are expected to deteriorate beginning tomorrow and into Wednesday.

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DOJ Loses Again on Challenge to U.S. Sugar-Imperial Sugar Deal

JD Supra: Mergers

On July 13, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit declined to block the $315 million purchase of Imperial Sugar Company (“Imperial”) by United States Sugar Corporation (“U.S. Sugar”), rejecting the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) claim that the merger would violate antitrust law and increase prices. See United States v. United States Sugar Corp., et al., No. 21-cv-1644, 2023 WL 4526605 (3d Cir.

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