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Security & Fraud
Former Goldman Sachs Director Waives Extradition In Malaysia 1MDB Scandal
February 15, 2019

An ex-Goldman Sachs banker who’s accused of being involved with a multibillion-dollar scandal in Malaysia has requested to be sent to the U.S. to face his charges, according to a report in the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Regulation
Brexit To Bring ECB Scrutiny To Bear On Banks
February 15, 2019

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Security & Fraud
Watchdog Orders Deutsche Bank To Review Policies Post-AML Scandal
February 15, 2019

Bafin, the German financial watchdog that is monitoring Deutsche Bank’s involvement in the Danske Bank money laundering scandal, has asked the bank to review some of its correspondent banking policies, according to a report from Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

IPO
Lyft Vies With Uber For IPO, Uses Growth To Draw Investors
February 15, 2019

Ride-hailing app Lyft, an Uber competitor in the U.S. and Canada, is attempting to become the first publicly listed ride-hailing company, according to a report from Reuters. However, so is Uber. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Investments
Amazon Leads $700M Round In Electric Automaker Rivian
February 15, 2019

Following the unveiling of its electric vehicle concepts in 2018, Rivian Automotive LLC has notched a $700 million equity investment led by Amazon. And the electric automaker, which is based in Michigan, is reportedly in discussions with General Motors about potential funding, Bloomberg reported. Get...

Retail
Can Healthcare Services Revitalize Retail For CVS?
February 15, 2019

CVS retail business, separate from its pharmacy operations, has had a difficult few years. Same-store sales have been falling, particularly as some staples that were once common drugstore sales have departed solidly online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Retail Pulse: Recess Opens ‘IRL’ Pop-Up In NY; Walgreens To Accept Alipay In More Stores
February 15, 2019

eCommerce brands are opening up pop-up shops in cities to test out brick-and-mortar retail, and Recess is using this platform to highlight its hemp-extract beverages in a temporary space in New York City that is dubbed the Take A Recess IRL Pop-Up. The company offers...

Retail
Reinventing On-Demand Wheels In The Rideshare Era
February 15, 2019

To stand out from the ubiquitous ridesharing giants of the world, on-demand startups are putting a new spin on transportation services with premium membership-based offerings. Alto, for instance, serves customers in the Dallas area who pay a monthly membership fee to receive a differentiated travel...

Retail
Samsung Expands Beyond Pop-Ups With Full-Scale Stores
February 15, 2019

In a potential challenge to Apple at brick-and-mortar retail, Samsung Electronics is looking to move beyond pop-up shops with its own full-scale U.S. locations. The company will reportedly open three stores on Feb. 20, which is the day that the brand is expected to announce...