Mon.Dec 09, 2024

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African Banking Roundtable: New Focus On Capital Markets

Global Finance

Africa today is the worlds youngest continent, with a growing population and several fast-growing economies, but significant challenges, including the need for regulatory reform in banking and finance. Global Finance recently sat down with representatives of three financial institutions, including two development banks and one commercial bank, to discuss banking and the role it plays in Africas economic growth.

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Key Players in an ESOP Valuation

Peak Business Valuation

If you run a business with an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), you can expect some notable advantages over competitors. ESOPs offer unique opportunities for businesses to share ownership with employees. This can spark employee engagement, improve employee retention, and provide a structured way to transition ownership. To use an employee stock ownership plan effectively, it is important to obtain an ESOP valuation.

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Calhoun Contributed to Fifth Edition of Financial Valuation: Applications and Models

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Mercer Capital is proud to announce that Karolina Calhoun, CPA, ABV, CFF contributed her expertise to the fifth edition of Financial Valuation: Applications and Models. Financial Valuation: Applications and Models provides authoritative reference and practical guidance on the appropriate, defensible way to prepare and present business valuations.

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Omnicom and Interpublic to Merge, Creating Ad Agency Giant

NYT M&A

If they combine, Omnicom and Interpublic would become the largest advertising company in the world.

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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Survey on Valuation Practices Shaping Development Bank Projects and Investments

IVSC

Complete the Survey The post Survey on Valuation Practices Shaping Development Bank Projects and Investments appeared first on International Valuation Standards Council.

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Investing in the future of tech: Lessons from winning companies

Mckinsey and Company

Survey results suggest that while the overall outlook for tech investments is strong, only a select few companies are investing in the foundations and people that can support future success.

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Redefining success: A new playbook for African fintech leaders

Mckinsey and Company

As African fintechs evolve, businesses and investors are shifting their focus from a growth-at-all-costs approach to investing in sustainable paths to success.

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Qatar: Bold Leap Into New Technologies

Global Finance

The worlds biggest exporter of liquified natural gas leverages innovation to pursue diversified growth. Qatar is a destination that usually piques investors interest. In just a few decades, the small desert nation transformed into one of the worlds wealthiest countries. Now, it is using its financial power to reshape its economy once more, unlocking a myriad of new opportunities.

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Extracting value from AI in banking: Rewiring the enterprise

Mckinsey and Company

To gain material value from AI, banks need to move beyond experimentation to transform critical business areas, including by reimagining complex workflows with multiagent systems.

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Transforming tax operations with strategic alliances: Thomson Reuters and KPMG

ThomsonReuters

Blog home Today, organizations are under increasing pressure to navigate the complexities of global tax regulations, ensure compliance, and optimize workflow processes using the latest advanced technology. Corporate tax leaders across all industries are looking for ways to simplify their tax, trade, and financial reporting workflows with tools that reduce risk, save time, and increase accuracy.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l

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All about teams: A new approach to organizational transformation

Mckinsey and Company

Teams are the catalysts that drive value and new behaviorsbut not all are created equal. Four actions help build a system of healthy teams to spur lasting change.

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The Future Of Banking For A New Generation: İşbank Deputy CEO Sezgin Lüle

Global Finance

bank Deputy CEO Sezgin Lle explains how the Turkish bank, which recently celebrated its centenary, is gearing up for the future of banking. Global Finance: What are banks goals and aspirations for the next century? Sezgin Lle: Being awarded the Global Best Consumer Mobile Banking App for the second time in a row has been an immensely proud moment for us, especially in the year we are celebrating our centenary.

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Boohoo wins influential advisers’ support in battle against Mike Ashley takeover

The Guardian M&A

ISS reportedly tells fast-fashion firm that Frasers Group approach is superficial and offers no plans for change Business live latest updates Fast-fashion retailer Boohoo has won the support of an influential shareholder adviser in its battle to prevent Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley wresting control of the company. Boohoo on Monday published the recommendation of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) that investors vote against Ashley and another associate joining its board at a meeting

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World’s Best Digital Banks 2024: Global And Regional Winners

Global Finance

Banks leverage AI, APIs, and agile tech to compete with fintechs, enhancing customer experience. Digital banking dynamism continues to hold sway, as banks sharpen their transformation efforts to keep pace with rapid technological advancements. These advancements help them meet customers expectations and compete with more-agile Big Tech and fintech players, an ever-present threat.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.

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Demystifying SEIS and EIS: speculative applications

Vested

For startup founders, securing SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) or EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) advance assurance can be a game-changer in attracting investment.

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MAE Clauses: English High Court Decision Looks to DE Law

John Jenkins

Glenn Wests latest article for Business Law Today discusses BM Brazil I Fundo de Investimento em Participaes Multistrategia v. Sibanye BM Brazil (Pty.) Ltd — the latest judicial pronouncement by a common-law court on the meaning and effect of an MAE clause.

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Demystifying SEIS and EIS: speculative applications

Vested

For startup founders, securing SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) or EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) advance assurance can be a game-changer in attracting investment.

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SEC Chair Gensler Speaks Before the Financial Stability Oversight Council

Reynolds Holding

Thank you, Secretary Yellen, for your leadership of this council these last four years. I also want to thank my fellow council members and their staffs for the collaborative efforts weve all put in to ensure that the risks in our financial sector dont spill out and hurt everyday Americans. Todays formal agenda includes a vote on the 2024 annual report, which I am pleased to support.

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Carbon Dioxide Market is Slated to Develop at a Modest 5.1% CAGR through 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the carbon dioxide market size will attain a value of USD 15.93 billion by 2031 , with a CAGR of 5.1% over the forecast period (2024-2031). Increasing use of carbon dioxide in the food and beverage industry and rising adoption of enhanced oil recovery technologies are expected to drive the global carbon dioxide market growth in the future.

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Boardroom Demographic Diversity Hits Record Levels as Substantive Diversity Emerges

Reynolds Holding

Fascinating trends are afoot in corporate boardrooms, according to data compiled by The Conference Board and its partners, including us at the University of Delawares Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance and collaborators from KPMG, Russell Reynolds, and ESGAUGE. Our new report documents record-high demographic diversity (racial and ethnic) in boardrooms, which has now plateaued, along with a continuing rise in substantive diversity (professional background).

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Namib Minerals and Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VI Announce Filing of Registration Statement in Connection with their Proposed Business Combination and Namib Minerals' Planned Nasdaq Listing

Benzinga

Namib Minerals and co-registrant Greenstone Corporation ("Greenstone") filed a registration statement on Form F-4 (the "Registration Statement") with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), a critical step in advancing their previously announced proposed business combination with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VI (NASDAQ: HCVI ) ("HCVI" or "Hennessy Capital"), and planned Nasdaq listing of Namib Minerals' ordinary shares under the ticker "NAMM.

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Driving value creation through M&A in IT services

Mckinsey and Company

The IT services industry has undergone significant M&A activity over the past several years. Realizing how to synergize operations is imperative to create value.

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Indoor Farming Market to Evolve at a Stellar 12.9% CAGR through 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the indoor farming market size will attain a value of USD 101.92 billion by 2031 , with a CAGR of 12.9% over the forecast period (2024-2031). Diminishing availability of arable land around the world and advancements in grow light and LED technologies are expected to primarily drive global indoor farming market growth in the future.

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Carbon Burden

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Lubos Pastor (University of Chicago), Robert F. Stambaugh (University of Pennsylvania), and Lucian A. Taylor (University of Pennsylvania), on Monday, December 9, 2024 Editor's Note: Lubos Pastor is the Charles P. McQuaid Professor of Finance and Robert King Steel Faculty Fellow at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Robert F.

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Blueface's "Stop Cappin" Acquired by Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG)

Benzinga

Naples, FL, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG ) proudly announces the acquisition of royalty-generating intellectual property stakes in "Stop Cappin" , one of the standout solo hits by Blueface. The rights to the track will remain under the administration of third-party entities, and Music Licensing, Inc. will receive passive royalty payments.

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Will AI Reboot Supply Chains?

Global Finance

Advanced technologies are being deployed to tackle mounting global disruptions in the urgent battle for resilience. Catastrophic weather events, wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, trade conflicts, global pandemicsthe forces disrupting supply chains are multiplying at a rate few could have anticipated. Since Covid-19 swept the globe, risks have spiraled, forcing governments, industry groups, nongovernmental organizations, and corporate CEOs and CFOs to rethink supply networks from the ground up

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Pressure Sensor Market to Drive Growth at USD 18.31 Billion by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the global pressure sensor market will attain a value of USD 18.31 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 6.60% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Factors like increasing adoption of pressure sensors by multiple industry verticals including automotive and healthcare, and various applications such as consumer electronics, portable healthcare wearables, alarm systems, medical breathing apparatuses, water purifiers, refrigeration

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DOJ Revises Corporate Enforcement Policy to Incentivize Companies to Voluntarily Self-Report

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Helen V. Cantwell, Jane Shvets, Andrew M. Levine, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, on Monday, December 9, 2024 Editor's Note: Helen V. Cantwell , Jane Shvets , and Andrew M. Levine are Partners at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. This post is based on a Debevoise memorandum by Ms. Cantwell, Ms. Shvets, Mr. Levine, Winston M. Paes , Douglas S. Zolkind , and Erich O.

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Cancer Monoclonal Antibodies Market to Grow at a 18.4% CAGR through 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the cancer monoclonal antibodies market size will attain a value of USD 337.92 billion by 2031 , with a CAGR of 18.4% over the forecast period (2024-2031). High incidence of cancer and advancements in biotechnology are expected to bolster cancer monoclonal antibodies market growth over the coming years.

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Incorporating Natural Capital into Engagements

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Elena Leofanti, Glass, Lewis & Co., on Monday, December 9, 2024 Editor's Note: Elena Leofanti is Director of Stewardship at Glass, Lewis & Co. This post is based on a Glass Lewis memorandum by Ms. Leofanti, Shane Carroll, and Stephanie Radcliffe. Biodiversity risk represents a significant and growing financial risk, with the potential to impact global economic value directly and indirectly through operational risks, transition costs, environmental liabilities and more.

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Unified Communication as a Service Market to Surpass Valuation of USD 315.44 Billion by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the global unified communication as a service market size will reach a value of USD 315.44 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 20.6% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Numerous development prospects for the unified communication as a service market have been generated by the integration of multiple communication channels, including audio, video, and messaging, onto a single platform to increase productivity and simplify col

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Qatar Debt Capital Markets Gain Traction

Global Finance

Qatar is looking to become a regional model for high-value financial services and a hub for investments and business. This year thus far has been a watershed, as the emirates debt capital markets have grown to around $130 billion, making Qatar the third largest DCM in the region, ranking behind Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates; the variety of Qatari bond issues continues to expand as well.

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Automotive Engine Encapsulation Market to Surpass Valuation of USD 9 Billion by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the global automotive engine encapsulation market size will reach a value of USD 9 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 6.13% during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the global market, automotive engine encapsulation is becoming increasingly popular due to the rising demand for automobiles that are quiet, high-performing, and fuel-efficient.

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Healthy Savings: How Tax-Smart HSAs Can Benefit Your Small Business and Employees

Machen McChesney

As a small business owner, managing health care costs for yourself and your employees can be challenging. One effective tool to consider adding is a Health Savings Account (HSA). HSAs offer a range of benefits that can help you save on healthcare expenses while providing valuable tax advantages. You may already have an HSA. Its a good time to review how these accounts work because the IRS has announced the relevant inflation-adjusted amounts for 2025.

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