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FTC and State AGs Settle with Marriott over Starwood Data Breaches

JD Supra: Mergers

Our Consumer Protection/FTC and Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy teams unpack Starwood Hotels’ and Marriott International’s settlements with the Federal Trade Commission and Marriott’s settlement with state attorneys general over three data breaches.

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Building a Digital Empire: Michael Swigunski’s Journey from Digital Nomad to SaaS Entrepreneur

How2Exit

E250: Building a Digital Empire: Michael Swigunski’s Journey from Digital Nomad to SaaS Entrepreneur - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Michael Swigunski is a global entrepreneur, author, TEDx speaker, and digital nomad. Having been an early employee at Empire Flippers, Michael played a critical role in the rise of one of the world's largest online businesses for buying and selling digital assets.

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“Understanding Activism” Podcast: Shareholder Advocate Jim McRitchie

Deal Lawyers

In our latest “Understanding Activism with John & J.T.” podcast, my co-host J.T. Ho and I were joined by Jim McRitchie, one of the leading voices in retail investor activism.

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Luxury stocks may be a risky China stimulus bet

CNBC: Investing

Chinese consumer spending once powered luxury companies to all-time highs. With sluggish economic growth, the outlook for the sector might not be the same.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Healthcare Trends & Transactions Q3 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

In the healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, while deal volumes varied across different sectors, by and large the sure and steady pace of deal volume in Q2 continued into Q3. Moreover, several positive developments in Q3—namely, the Federal Reserve (finally) cutting interest rates, the courts striking down the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) national ban….

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Meet David Hoffmann, the Florida Billionaire Buying Up Print Newspapers

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

David Hoffmann has already bought 5 percent of one of America’s largest newspaper companies. Now, he wants to control the whole thing.

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Analysts pick winners from China stimulus measures

CNBC: Investing

Now that China's key ministries have spoken on stimulus, analysts have narrowed down the stocks likely to benefit.

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Growing Interest in Utilising Equity Commitment Letters in the Context of Sponsor Margin Loans

JD Supra: Mergers

Equity Commitment Letters (ECL) are legal documents pursuant to which one party (typically the main fund or multiple funds managed by the sponsor) (the ECL Provider) commits to providing a certain amount of capital, usually cash, to another party (typically the borrower or borrowers owning the shares that back an underlying loan agreement) (the ECL Receiver) if certain triggers occur.

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People Moves Monday: Groupama AM, Citi, SGX FX and more…

The TRADE

Eric Heleine, head of the buy-side trading desk at Groupama Asset Management, is set to step away from the firm before the end of the year, as revealed by The TRADE. His departure comes in the wake of the new Groupama-Amundi partnership – which he has led for the last two years. Heleine is not set to join the new offering, and instead will be moving on to embrace a new challenge according to sources familiar with the matter.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Navigating M&A Financing: A Guide for Mid-Sized Businesses

Sun Acquisitions

In the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financing plays a pivotal role in bringing deals to fruition. For mid-sized businesses eyeing growth opportunities through M&A, understanding the available financing options is essential for success. From traditional bank loans to alternative funding sources, many options exist. Let’s delve into some valuable financial insights to help you navigate the complexities of M&A financing. 1.

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Top Wall Street analysts like these stocks for their growth prospects

CNBC: Investing

TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Nvidia and Fortinet.

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FTC Announces New Premerger Notification Form

JD Supra: Mergers

On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), with the concurrence of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, (the “DOJ”, and together, the “Agencies”) voted unanimously to adopt new premerger notification rules (the “Final Rule”) that implement the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “HSR Act”).

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Broadridge to support OTC derivatives reporting across various jurisdictions

The TRADE

Broadridge Financial Solutions has confirmed its preparedness to support new OTC derivatives reporting requirements by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) expected to go live on 21 October. Broadridge added that it is also expanding its offerings to include other updated regulatory regimes and asset classes, including the Canadian rewrite scheduled for July 2025 and the Hong Kong rewrite slated for September 2025.

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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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Puma Exploration Accelerates Acquisition of Claims at Williams Brook

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

RIMOUSKI, Quebec, Oct. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Puma Exploration Inc. (TSXV: PUMA, OTCQB: PUMXF) (the “Company” or “Puma”) reports that it has satisfied, ahead of schedule, the requirements for its purchase of 100% interest in 341 claims ("the Claims”) announced on March 1, 2022. The Claims cover the Panthera Gold Zone and the newly discovered Lion Gold Zone.

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JPMorgan issues short-term buy call on China electric car stock

CNBC: Investing

Looming near-term catalysts could send Xpeng shares higher, according to the Wall Street bank.

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Changes to the Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Regime

JD Supra: Mergers

On 31 July 2024, the Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act, 2023 (“BO Act”) and the accompanying Beneficial Ownership Transparency Regulations, 2024 (“BO Regulations”) were brought into force. At the same time, Guidance on Complying with Beneficial Ownership Obligations in the Cayman Islands (“BO Guidance Notes”) was published on the General Registry’s website.

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Jupiter Asset Management trader joins TT International

The TRADE

Michael Lam has joined TT International as a senior trader, following three and a half years at Jupiter Asset Management as a fixed income trader at the firm. London-based Lam announced his new role on social media. He has previous experience across multi-asset trading and his past roles include stints as a multi asset trader at Manulife Investment Management and BNP Paribas Asset Management.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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How Data Is Changing Fleet Operations

Global Banking & Finance

In today’s fast-paced logistics environment, data is revolutionizing fleet management in Australia. Whether you’re a business owner, fleet manager, or truck driver, leveraging data can bring more efficiency, safety, and profitability to your operations. At the heart of this transformation is asset tracking, a technology that’s reshaping how fleets are monitored, maintained, and optimized.

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KKM Financial's Essential 40 stock fund is now an ETF

CNBC: Investing

Many asset managers have been converting their mutual funds to ETFs in recent years, due in part to a 2019 SEC rule change.

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FTC Issues Final HSR Rules Transforming the Merger Review Process

JD Supra: Mergers

On 10 October 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued final changes to the rules implementing the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR). In announcing the final rule, the FTC stated that it is “responding to changes in corporate structure and deal-making, as well as market realities in the ways businesses compete, that have created or exposed information gaps” hindering the agencies’ ability to conduct premerger review.

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Living Our Purpose Through Pro Bono

Cisco: M&A

It’s remarkable what can be achieved when a motivated global team is aligned with a clear mission. At Cisco, our purpose is to power a more inclusive future for all. And within Cisco Legal, we live this purpose through pro bono.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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Can AI Replace Insurance Agents? Not if They Know How to Prepare

Global Banking & Finance

Written By Sanket Das Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the insurance sector by automating routine tasks like policy servicing, customer queries, endorsements, and policy updates, allowing agents to focus on more complex and strategic roles.

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Earnings playbook: More than 100 companies are slated to report this week, including General Motors

CNBC: Investing

More than 100 S&P 500 companies are slated to post third-quarter earnings. Among them are Tesla, General Motors and Boeing.

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Elevate M&A deal sourcing while traveling

Private Equity Info

Traveling to conferences or client site visits can be daunting and perhaps a little stressful if you aren’t equipped with the right information. Private Equity Info can help ease that burden by arming you with the tools and resources you need to stay informed.

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The Rise of ESOP Acquisitions: Why This Strategy Works So Well—and How to Make It Work for You

PCE

A company’s prosperity depends on many crucial factors: maximizing growth and profitability, ensuring sound financial management, maintaining robust operations and processes, and paying attention to customer service, among others. If your company is organized as an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), however, long-term success requires something more: the ability to shift your strategy throughout the company’s life cycle.

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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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How to Implement Unified High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) for SQL Server in Financial Services

Global Banking & Finance

By Don Boxley, CEO and Co-Founder, DH2i The financial services sector, including banking, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, tax preparation and planning, accounting, and investing, is one of the world’s most important and influential sectors. Here, assuring reputation and trust are a must.

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Diversify away from the growth concentration in the S&P 500, says value investor Bill Nygren

CNBC: Investing

There are too many investors in the so-called Magnificent Seven and it's time to move away from them, according to value investor Bill Nygren.

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Leaders in Trading 2024: Industry Person of the Year shortlist revealed

The TRADE

The TRADE is delighted to announce the shortlisted nominees for the Industry Person of the Year Award 2024. As one of the most anticipated awards of the year, the recognition is designed to celebrate those individuals who have made a significant impact on their own organisation and, equally, the industry externally, with a commitment to bettering and future proofing the markets for years to come.

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