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Report: Companies Rush to File IPOs Amid Looming Government Shutdown
Report: Companies Rush to File IPOs Amid Looming Government Shutdown
October 17, 2023  |  IPO

The possibility of a U.S. government shutdown has prompted companies to take action and expedite their plans to go public. In an effort to avoid...

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UAE Central Bank Launches Instant Payment Platform Aani
UAE Central Bank Launches Instant Payment Platform Aani
October 17, 2023  |  Faster Payments

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has introduced Aani, an instant payments platform.  Developed by Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a subsidiary of CBUAE,...

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JOOR Raises $25 Million to Boost Fashion Wholesale Platform
JOOR Raises $25 Million to Boost Fashion Wholesale Platform
October 17, 2023  |  Investments

Digital wholesale ecosystem JOOR has raised $25 million to expand its platform for fashion retailers and develop its JOOR Pay solution.  The round was led by Brightwood...

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Fed Governor Michelle Bowman Concerned About Risk of Digital Dollar
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman Concerned About Risk of Digital Dollar
October 17, 2023  |  CBDC

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman is concerned about the potential risks associated with a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC). Speaking Tuesday (Oct. 17) at...

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Klarna and Rokt Partner to Enhance eCommerce Marketing
Klarna and Rokt Partner to Enhance eCommerce Marketing
October 17, 2023  |  Partnerships

Global payments network Klarna is partnering with eCommerce solutions firm Rokt. The collaboration aims to leverage Rokt’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology to deliver more relevant marketing solutions for retailers and...

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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Reports Growing Worldwide Demand for Crypto
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Reports Growing Worldwide Demand for Crypto
October 17, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Larry Fink, the CEO of asset manager BlackRock, reported the increasing demand for cryptocurrencies among its global clientele. Fink’s comments on Fox Business come amid...

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Tupperware Hires Avon Vet Laurie Ann Goldman as CEO
Tupperware Hires Avon Vet Laurie Ann Goldman as CEO
October 17, 2023  |  Personnel

Tupperware has replaced its CEO following months of struggle for the iconic container brand. Laurie Ann Goldman, former CEO for companies such as Spanx and...

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Study: Private Medical Info Often Exposed to Data Leakage
Study: Private Medical Info Often Exposed to Data Leakage
October 17, 2023  |  Healthcare

A recent report finds that consumers’ private medical information may not be that private. “The healthcare industry has rapidly embraced digital technologies to enhance patient...

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Pizza Hut Extends Hours as Restaurant Workforce Recovery Boosts Capacity
Pizza Hut Extends Hours as Restaurant Workforce Recovery Boosts Capacity
October 17, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

Pizza Hut is reportedly adding late-night operating hours at thousands of locations across the United States. It’s a move that comes as the return of...

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