Thu.Nov 03, 2022

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Statement by Chair Gensler on Final Amendments to Form N-PX

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, November 3, 2022 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent public statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Chair Gensler, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.

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Lending Compliance Q&A for Lenders

N Contracts

Lenders are focused on bringing in and closing loans, but that’s not where their responsibility to a financial institution ends. Lenders also have an important role to play with compliance.

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Statement by Commissioner Uyeda on Final Amendments to Form N-PX

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Mark T. Uyeda, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, November 3, 2022 Editor's Note: Mark T. Uyeda is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent public statement. The views expressed in the post are those of Commissioner Uyeda, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.

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Elon Musk, Under Financial Pressure, Pushes to Make Money From Twitter

NYT M&A

The billionaire and his advisers have discussed adding paid direct messages, fees to watch videos and other features to the service.

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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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Remarks by Chair Gensler Before the Practising Law Institute’s 54th Annual Institute on Securities

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, November 3, 2022 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent public statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Chair Gensler, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.

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Elon Musk Begins Layoffs at Twitter

NYT M&A

The social media company’s 7,500 employees have been bracing for job cuts since Mr. Musk took it over last week.

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‘It’s important to bring the spirit of emergencies to the long term’

Mckinsey and Company

In the third episode of our series The Quarterly Interview: Provocations to Ponder, chef and nonprofit founder José Andrés talks about what emergencies can teach us about solving long-term problems and being effective in two different spheres.

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FTC Bias 'Not Pertinent' To Challenge Of Meta-Within Merger

Law 360 M&A

When Meta goes to court against a Federal Trade Commission challenge of its planned purchase of virtual reality app company Within Unlimited, the Facebook successor will have to wait on assertions the FTC is biased against it until any appeal, according to a California federal judge's ruling Wednesday.

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Meet The US Workers Who Are Going It Alone—and Feeling Good About It

Mckinsey and Company

A large and growing slice of the American workforce has no employer-provided health care or 401(k)s to build retirement savings, and they have to pay twice as much into Social Security as their peers. These individuals don’t get paid time off and must cover their own business expenses, and their earnings can be subject to unpredictable swings. But here’s the kicker: It turns out that this group is more optimistic than the rest of the US workforce, writes Kweilin Ellingrud in Forbes.

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9 Legal Ethics Considerations In Natural Disaster Preparation

Law 360 M&A

Since natural disasters like Hurricane Ian do not relieve lawyers of their ethical obligations to clients, law firms should focus their preparedness efforts on specific areas crucial to continuity of representation and ethics compliance, like business and communications contingency planning, record redundancy and more, says Mark Hinderks at Stinson.

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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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Refining in the energy transition through 2040

Mckinsey and Company

The size of the global refining industry varies dramatically across different energy transition scenarios by 2040. Assumptions on electric-vehicle penetration, policy commitments, and rationalization behavior are key drivers of the difference in outcomes.

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Deals Rumor Mill: Twitter, Adobe, Zucker

Law 360 M&A

U.S. officials are exploring whether they have the authority to investigate Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, former CNN President Jeff Zucker is considering joining private-equity firm RedBird Capital, and the Justice Department is preparing to investigate Adobe's $20 billion takeover of Figma. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other deal rumors from the past week that you need to be aware of.

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The Cusp of a New Era?

Mckinsey and Company

Years of remarkable progress in health, wealth, education, and the deepening of global interconnections have made people much better off overall. But the world has entered a new period of turbulence, and it remains to be seen what new rules and institutions will emerge from it, writes Chris Bradley in Project Syndicate.

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How Industry 4.0 Can Fuel Growth Amid Economic Uncertainty

Trout CPA

A version of this article originally ran in the October 2022 edition of the Manufacturing Leadership Journal. Technology investments can help manufacturers fuel growth as economic headwinds build.

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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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Is Your Small Business at Risk? 3 Must-Dos for Making Sure You’re Protected

Biz Equity

With all the excitement and the mountain of day-to-day operational tasks that go into starting a small business, some of the less tangible aspects of getting up and running may fall by the wayside.

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Home ownership deductions

Henry Horne

We’ve all heard the benefits of home ownership. Build generational wealth. Stop throwing money away in rent. Reliably pay your mortgage to build good credit history. All great reasons. But there’s more. Home ownership has a tax component. Here’s what you need to know about home ownership deductions. Don’t miss: Series I Bonds – What … Keep Reading.

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Bakkt To Acquire Apex Crypto: What Investors Should Know And Why It's Important

Benzinga

Digital asset platform company Bakkt Holdings Inc (NYSE: BKKT ) announced it is acquiring Apex Crypto from Apex Fintech Solutions for a total purchase price of $200 million. The deal is expected to expand Bakkt’s cryptocurrency offerings and bolster relationships with fintechs, trading platforms and neo-banks. It could also help the Atlanta-based company bring staking, external transfers and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to market faster.

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Benchmark International Facilitated The Transaction Between Central Hydraulics And Sbp Holdings.

Benchmark Report

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated a transaction between Florida-based Central Hydraulics, Inc. (“Central”) and SBP Holdings of Houston, Texas. Founded in 1983, Central is a distributor of hoses and other products that also operates full-service hydraulic sales and repair shops. Central maintains five locations in Daytona Beach, Cocoa, Leesburg, Ocala, and Tampa.

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Florida's Growing Psychedelic Treatment Options: Healthcare Company Expands Network Of Clinics

Benzinga

Senior health brand Irwin Naturals Inc. (OTC: IWINF ) has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the assets of Clare Clinic Inc., d/b/a Florida Mind Health Center , operating three Florida healthcare clinics offering ketamine-assisted therapy , NAD+ and additional IV therapies. The facilities, located in Gainesville, Tallahassee and Panama City respectively, will join Irwin Naturals Emergence , the company’s national clinics chain offering psychedelic mental healthcare along with seve

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Can Our DCAP Reimburse Expenses for the Care of a Child Who Will Turn 13 Later in the Plan Year?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: A participant in our company’s DCAP has a child who will turn 13 during 2023. The DCAP is offered under our cafeteria plan, and both the DCAP and cafeteria plan are calendar-year plans. The participant and spouse are both employed full time, and the child attends an after-school day-care program. Can any of the child’s 2023 after-school day-care expenses qualify for reimbursement from our DCAP?

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FCF Metals & Materials Market Study – 2022

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Metals & Materials Market Study – 2022”. FCF regularly engages in research on the metals & materials sector based on available data from. Read more. The post FCF Metals & Materials Market Study – 2022 appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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Insurers Withstand Provider’s Claims for Inadequate Reimbursement of COVID-19 Testing

ThomsonReuters

Saloojas v. Aetna Health of Cal., Inc., 2022 WL 4775877 (N.D. Cal. 2022); Saloojas Inc. v. Blue Shield of Cal. Life and Health Ins. Co., 2022 WL 4843071 (N.D. Cal. 2022); Saloojas v. Cigna Healthcare of Cal., Inc., 2022 WL 5265141 (N.D. Cal. 2022). Aetna. Blue Shield. Cigna. An out-of-network health care provider has sued multiple health insurers for failing to reimburse the full cost of COVID-19 testing as posted on the provider’s public website.

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Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe 09/2022 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe 09/2022”. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in the European Life Sciences. Read more. The post Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe 09/2022 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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TPA Escapes Liability for Sending COBRA Notice to Employee’s Former Address, but Claims Proceed Against Employer

ThomsonReuters

Howard v. Ivy Creek of Tallapoosa, LLC, 2022 WL 4390431 (M.D. Ala. 2022). Available at [link]. A terminated employee sued her employer and the TPA of its self-insured health plan for failing to provide a COBRA election notice to her last-known address and for failing to provide requested plan documents. Shortly after her termination, the employer had mailed a letter to the employee’s current address notifying her that her health insurance had lapsed and that she would receive COBRA information

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SEC Chair Gensler Speaks on Enforcement

Reynolds Holding

My thanks to the Practising Law Institute and the 54 th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation. As is customary, I’d like to note that my views are my own, and I am not speaking on behalf of my fellow Commissioners or the SEC staff. On May 27, 1933, when he signed the first of the federal securities laws, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said: “This law and its effective administration are steps in a program to restore some old-fashioned standards of rectitude.” [1].

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“The energy transition is real”—an interview with ACEN’s Eric Francia

Mckinsey and Company

How does the head of one of Southeast Asia’s leading renewable-energy company view its role in the net-zero transition?

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Cathie Wood’s VC fund is doing LBOs

Financial Times M&A

Style drift FTW

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Proactive news headlines including Arovella Therapeutics, Lithium Power International, Taruga Minerals and Great Boulder Resources

Benzinga

Sydney, Nov. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in Australia, has covered the following companies: Arovella Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:ALA)'s decision to focus exclusively on its invariant Natural Killer T (iNKT) cell platform and cease research and development (R&D) operations on its legacy OroMist platform is a sensible move, Edison Investment Research Ltd said.

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David Montgomery considers potential Reach purchase

Financial Times M&A

Media investment firm National World in early stages of exploring offer for national and regional newspaper group

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Wash. State Court Blocks $4B Albertsons Payout To Investors

Law 360 M&A

A Washington state court on Thursday temporarily blocked Albertsons' planned $4 billion payment to its shareholders ahead of its proposed merger with Kroger, finding that the state is likely to prevail in its suit challenging the payout as "enriching its shareholders" while imperiling the company's ability to compete.

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Westland Insurance acquires Palmer Salmon Insurance and Vachon Insurance Group

Benzinga

Surrey, BC/Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen first nations), Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westland Insurance, one of Canada's fastest growing independent insurance brokers, today announced its acquisition of Palmer Salmon Insurance and Vachon Insurance Group. The addition of these two brokerages to the Westland family furthers its expansion across Canada and its vision to be Canada's favourite insurance broker. .

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Insider Trading Enforcement Against Lawmakers Is Growing

Law 360 M&A

The U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Securities Exchange Commission recent actions against current and former members of Congress point to increasing scrutiny of congressional stock activity — and reveal that an individual’s lawmaker profile does not shield them from insider trading enforcement, say attorneys at Debevoise.

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Trupanion Signs Agreement to Acquire PetExpert, Continuing European Expansion

Benzinga

SEATTLE, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trupanion , Inc. (NASDAQ: TRUP ), the leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Royal Blue s.r.o, the parent company of PetExpert, a veterinary-centric pet insurance provider with tens of thousands of policies and operations in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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3 Firms Guide Bakkt's Up To $200M Deal For Apex Crypto

Law 360 M&A

Digital asset platform Bakkt Holdings Inc. on Thursday said it plans to acquire Apex Crypto LLC from Apex Fintech Solutions Inc., in a deal valued up to $200 million that was guided by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC, Alston & Bird LLP and Sidley Austin LLP.

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