The writer is senior adviser to the chief executive of UBS and was previously a senior adviser to former Bank of England governor Mark Carney The world’s central banks are going green. At a recent “Green Swan” conference for regulators, the world’s top central bankers agreed they had a clear role to play in...
Read MoreBased on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors of IDFC First Bank Ltd today reviewed and approved the proposal for the reappointment of MV Vaidyanathan (DIN: 00082596) as Managing Director and CEO of the bank. , for a further period of 3 years, with effect from December 19,...
Read MoreDESCRIPTION OF THE CAPITAL STRUCTURE OF BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT The authorized share capital of Brookfield Asset Management consists of an unlimited number of preferred shares designated as Class A preferred shares (the ??BAM preference shares??), issuable in series, an unlimited number of preferred shares designated as Class AA preferred shares, issuable in series, an...
Read MoreMERRIMACK, NH – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Connection (PC Connection, Inc.; NASDAQ: CNXN), a leading provider of IT solutions for the enterprise, government, healthcare and education markets, today announced that it has been awarded preferred partner status with Google Cloud. As a leading partner, Connection will be able to support customers across the full range...
Read MoreWhat impact has the Covid-19 pandemic had on poverty? Nicolas Duvoux presents findings from a major report on the impact of the virus in France. He writes that there is clear evidence the pandemic has accelerated levels of inequality in the country. In January, French Prime Minister Jean Castex commissioned a report on the...
Read MoreHouston-based non-bank mortgage lender Cornerstone Home Loan purchased Roscoe State Bank, a traditional custodian bank headquartered in Roscoe, Texas. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed and it is not known when the deal will be concluded. The potential merger – relatively rare for...
Read MoreThe food industry requires solutions and automation systems capable of transforming the sector and aligning it with its main challenges: 4.0 technologies, concern for healthy food, sustainable and efficient food production, the fight against climate change. It is estimated that the digitization of the European food industry will have an impact of over €...
Read MoreBy Oliver Pahnecke, PhD candidate, Middlesex University, London and Juan Pablo Bohoslavsky, Former (2014-2020) United Nations Independent Expert on Debt and Human Rights Risky borrowers pay more for the same loans than low-risk clients due to risk-weighted interest rates that are based on the absence or quality of collateral. This approach...
Read MoreText size DA Davidson has 99 offices in 28 states. Poramate Cheewapat / Dreamstime DA Davidson Co said on Monday that it agreed to purchase Marlin & Associates, an investment bank known for advising mid-market companies in the areas of FinTech, data and analytics. Financial terms have not been announced. Founded in 2002, Marlin...
Read MoreClub deals are back whether institutional investors like it or not. Since early June, Blackstone has announced that it has completed three massive deals alongside other private equity firms. Asset owners are watching closely to see if they are a sign that club deals are becoming mainstays of the market. And for good reason:...
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