Tue, December 17, 2024

by: The Globe and Mail

Business Brief: Breaking down a bombshell resignation letter

First, the news: Freeland resigned hours before her speech, but three days after Trudeau reportedly offered her another position in a Zoom call, Robert Fife and Marieke Walsh report. She said she was no longer on the same page with the Prime Minister about the best path forward for Canada.

by: Wall Street Journal

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Banco BPM, DBS Group Holdings and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

by: CTV News

Postal employees head back to work as union challenges intervention in strike

Canada Post is resuming operations after a month-long strike by more than 55,000 postal workers left letters and parcels in limbo.

by: The New York Times

High on Hope, Wall St. Hears What It Wants From Trump

Investors and executives are often emphasizing what they like in the president-elect's agenda, while dismissing what they don't as mere posturing.

by: France 24

Trump and SoftBank CEO announce $100 billion investment plan in US

US President-elect Donald Trump appeared jointly with Masayoshi Son, the CEO of Japan's SoftBank, announcing the group's plan to invest $100 billion in the United States over the next four years.

by: ThePrint

Understanding Collateral Requirements for Business Loans

The process of obtaining a business loan can be complex, with financial institutions carefully evaluating various factors to assess risk. One of the key elements that significantly impacts a borrower's chances of securing a loan is collateral.

by: Business Standard

Adani deal under bribery scrutiny was approved against officials' advice

Two years earlier, Andhra Pradesh's energy regulator had said in a 10-year forecast the state had no short-term need for solar power

by: Business Today

Personal Loans vs. Payday Loans: Key differences and how to choose the right one

Unlike specific loans for education or home purchases, personal loans offer flexibility in how you use the funds. Payday loans may provide assistance during a financial crisis.

by: Business Line

Zomato's global finance head Hemal Jain quits

Zomato's global finance head Hemal Jain has stepped down from her position to pursue other opportunities. The company informed about this development in a BSE filing on December 16 as a disclosure of resignation of a senior personnel management member.

by: BBC

Canada's finance minister quits over Trump tariff dispute with Trudeau

Chrystia Freeland says Canada faces a "grave challenge" from incoming US President Donald Trump's tariff threats.

by: Forbes

Leadership, Trust, And AI: Dan Durn's Journey As Adobe's CFO

At Adobe, Durn has helmed Finance, Technology Services, and Operations as CFO for more than three years. Perhaps his most visible CFO role yet, several underlying factors have resulted in Durn's career satisfaction: being exposed to value creation at innovative companies, experience in a variety of industries, and collaboration with mentors.

by: Daily Sabah

Canada's finance minister resigns amid tariff rift with Trudeau

Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland resigned on Monday in a surprise move after disagreeing with Prime

by: Lock Haven

KCSD reviews 2023-2024 finance report

Keystone Central School District Business Manager Joni MacIntyre presented the school board with KCSD's 2023-2024 End of Year Report, revealing that the district secured a $1.3 million surplus, which she recommended be reinvested in various improvement projects.

by: Yahoo Finance

D-Wave CEO Dr. Alan Baratz Discusses Company's Growing Commercial Quantum Computing Momentum on Yahoo! Finance's "Catalysts"

Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) ("D-Wave" or the "Company"), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, and the world's first commercial supplier of quantum computers, announced that CEO Dr.

by: The Daily Telegraph

This housebuilder is making inroads to better profit margins

We are still sitting on a paper loss on housebuilder Springfield Properties, but a lowly valuation should protect...

by: MSN

Sagittarius, Daily Horoscope Today, December 17, 2024: Day brimming with opportunities

Sagittarius, get ready for a day brimming with opportunities! Relationships flourish, with potential marriage proposals and reignited sparks for couples. Children's successes bring joy, while career advancements hinge on collaboration and partnerships.
Mon, December 16, 2024

by: moneycontrol.com

Alphabet, Elevation Capital, LGT-backed Aye Finance plans to float Rs 1,450-crore IPO, files draft papers with SEBI

The initial public offering consists of fresh issuance of equity shares worth Rs 885 crore, and an offer-for-sale of Rs 565 crore worth shares by existing shareholders, as per the DRHP filed on 6.

by: Forbes

SoftBank's $100 Billion Promise To Trump Is More Than Its Entire Market Cap

The Japanese tech conglomerate has assets, like a majority stake in British chip company Arm, but hasn't detailed how it will pony up.

by: The New Zealand Herald

Watch live: Govt books in worse shape than expected, ministers face Question Time grilling

Willis said she would consider whether the worse-than-expected economic outlook would "warrant any further action" by her in the future. As previously signalled, she is looking at requiring charities that are really businesses to pay more tax.

by: Bloomberg L.P.

December Global Regulatory Brief: Digital finance

As technology continues to reshape financial services, regulators and policy setters are embarking on a range of digital-finance initiatives to manage risks and set appropriate standards.

by: Finance & Commerce

Endeavor buys property in Vadnais Heights

A warehouse property in Vadnais Heights has been sold for $10.5 million and the buyer is a prominent Edina developer, according to a certificate of real estate value released last week.

by: The Verge

Arm CEO Rene Haas on the AI chip race, Intel, and what Trump means for tech

Rene is a fascinating character in the tech industry. He's worked at two of the most important chip companies in the world: first Nvidia, and now Arm. That means he's had a front-row seat to how the industry has changed in the shift from desktop to mobile and how AI is now changing everything all over again.

by: inc42

Zomato's Business Finance Head Hemal Jain Quits

Zomato's global head of finance Hemal Jain is stepping down from the company after a six-year long stint to "explore other opportunities".

by: India Today

Parliament Session Highlights: BJP's whip to MPs to be present in Lok Sabha tomorrow over 'important business'

The Rajya Sabha on Monday convened a two-day discussion marking 75 years since the adoption of the Constitution. The focus of the debate is on the significance and evolution of the Constitution since its adoption on November 26,

by: The Hill

Canada's finance minister resigns as unpopular Trudeau faces biggest test of his political career

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced the biggest test of his political career after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, long his most powerful and loyal minister, announced

by: Rolling Out

A specialist's challenge balancing career and finances

Discover the financial decisions behind balancing career growth, family needs, and long-term finance planning with a $210,000 household income.

by: Yahoo

A golf apparel brand loved by Chris Paul and Stephen Curry is breaking barriers in the sport. Here's how.

Eastside Golf has had a landmark year. The apparel brand loved by Chris Paul and Stephen Curry is helping make golf more accessible and inclusive.

by: bnnbloomberg

Justin Trudeau's cabinet bleeds star power on day of key economic update

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is reeling as he loses top cabinet ministers, including Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland who was set to release a key economic update on Monday.

by: Kiplinger

What's Behind Ford Stock's New Sell Rating?

Jefferies downgraded Ford on concerns over earnings headwinds and "challenging decisions ahead." Here's what investors need to know.

by: AOL

Walmart CFO: 'We're a company that wins in any type of economic environment'

Rainey has been overseeing Walmart's financial statements — which are making a statement in their own right as the business earns Yahoo Finance Company of the Year award — since June 2022. He was Walmart's big free agent signing, then an outsider with stints as CFO of PayPal ( PYPL) and United Airlines ( UAL ).

by: Seeking Alpha

Lesaka Technologies: Recent News Bolsters The Bull Case

Lesaka Technologies has inched higher in recent months, which is not surprising given several promising developments. Explore more details here.

by: business-live

North East deals of the week: key contracts, acquisitions and investments

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Wingrove Motor Company, Wordnerds, Lycetts, Crystal & Son, BeamXR, H2CHP and JDR Cables

by: Pensions&Investments

TCW's Katie Koch says firm entering private real estate debt market

The firm, which oversees more than $200 billion, will provide privately arranged debt to borrowers for core real estate and value-add credit, Chief Executive Officer Katie Koch said in an interview. Los Angeles-based TCW is also in the process of hiring a team to help run the new real estate business, she said.

by: Daily Express

Rachel Reeves tanked UK economy - and it's set to get even worse in December

I hate to be the repeated bearer of bad news but with Rachel Reeves running the economy it's the only news around these days.

by: Yahoo Finance

Work trends like AI are forcing Asian professionals to adapt, and fast: 'The pace of change is speeding up'

Over 80% of Indian professionals report feeling overwhelmed by how quickly their jobs are changing, according to LinkedIn.

by: Global Finance

Making AI Pay Off in Global Banking

Hussein Al-Abdulla, a member of the Executive Management team at Commercial Bank is EGM, Marketing & Alternative Investments. Having started in retail banking at HSBC in Qatar Hussein covers several areas for Commercial Bank and is a specialist in retail banking, marketing, strategic planning, digital transformation and asset management.

by: Tuko

Raimond Molenje Takes Helm as Kenya Bankers Association CEO, Effective December 2024

Raimond Molenje has been appointed CEO of the Kenya Bankers Association, effective December 1, 2024, bringing over 19 years of leadership and legal expertise.

by: Business Line

Share Market Highlights: Sensex dips 384 points, Nifty settles below 24,700; India VIX up 7%

by: Daily Monitor

Uganda's property tax collections way below potential - World Bank

Outside Kampala Metropolitan Area, according to the Local Government Finance Commission, Jinja City generates the largest share of revenue from property taxes, averaging Shs1.6b, followed by Gulu City at Shs1.1b and Masaka City at Shs900m.

by: MoneyWeek

What a delay in the government's pension review could mean for your money?

The Treasury is rumoured to have abandoned the next stage of its retirement market review that would have considered how to boost auto-enrolment pension contributions

by: MSN

Students inclined towards studying social democracy, inclusivity, and climate change crises will choose France

EDHEC Business School is expanding its reach in India with the launch of EDHEC India by 2025, following the success of EDHEC America. The school aims to strengthen academic and business ties with Indian universities,

by: Cyprus Mail

Cyprus outpaced Eurozone in housing loan costs in October

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Monday released its late report on interest rates across all monetary financial institutions (MFIs) for the month of October. The report showed fluctuations in mortgage loans,

by: The New York Times

Are Tariffs Inevitable?

World leaders and C.E.O.s are struggling to convince President-elect Donald Trump to shift his position on imposing new levies against America's trade partners and its rivals.

by: Business Standard

Boost Your Finance Career with BBA in Finance & Accounting Integrated with ACCA-UK at JAIN CMS

In today's competitive global market, a robust understanding of finance and accounting is no longer optional--it's a necessity. Businesses depend on skilled financial professionals to manage their revenue,

by: Express & Star

Start Up Loans programme has positive impact on small business survival

Smaller businesses backed by the government's Start Up Loans programme have higher survival rates than other businesses, finds an independent evaluation, conducted by SQW working in partnership with Professor Mark Hart,

by: Khaleej Times

Mining Grid: Shaping the future of the mining landscape and trends for 2025

From its regulatory foresight to its sustainability-focused initiatives, the nation's strategies ensure its leadership in the rapidly evolving digital economy

by: Channel NewsAsia Singapore

Income could still find other buyers but investors may be cautious, say analysts after Allianz withdraws offer

German insurer Allianz on Monday (Dec 16) announced that it has withdrawn its offer to acquire a majority stake in Income Insurance.

by: Reuters

SoftBank CEO to announce $100 bln investment in US during visit to Trump, CNBC reports

SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son will announce a $100 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years during a Monday visit to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's residence Mar-a-Lago, CNBC reported on Monday.

Mitek Reports Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results and Provides Guidance for Fiscal 2025

(NASDAQ: MITK, "Mitek" or the "Company"), a global leader in digital identity verification, mobile capture and fraud management, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter ended September 30,

Mitek Systems, Inc. reported its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and full-year financial results, highlighting a revenue increase to $47.1 million for the quarter, up 2% year-over-year, and $178.4 million for the full year, up 18%. Despite the revenue growth, the company faced a GAAP net loss of $1.0 million for the quarter, contrasting with a net income of $1.1 million in the same period last year. For the full year, GAAP net income was $3.8 million, down from $10.7 million in fiscal 2023. Non-GAAP net income for the quarter was $11.0 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, and $43.2 million, or $0.97 per diluted share for the year. Mitek also noted a significant increase in mobile deposit transactions, with over 1.2 billion processed in fiscal 2024, up 20% from the previous year. The company's CEO, Max Carnecchia, expressed optimism about future growth, driven by new product launches and strategic partnerships, despite challenges like higher interest rates and economic uncertainty.

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