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HSBC Launches Tokenized Gold Product, Block’s Flexibility in Credit Agreement

HSBC launches a tokenized gold product targeting the Hong Kong market. Block gains flexibility with the latest amendment to its revolving credit agreement. Plus, PNB Housing Finance sees a surge in stock price and Anchorage's late financial audit puts key programs at risk.Sources:https://news.bitcoin.com/hsbc-launches-tokenized-gold-product-targeting-hong-kong-market/https://www.pymnts.com/consumer-finance/2024/block-gains-flexibility-with-latest-amendment-to-revolving-credit-agreement/https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/pnb-housing-finance-stock-jumps-over-14-on-rating-upgrades-morgan-stanley-sees-35-upside-care-icra-11711958414701.htmlhttps://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2024/04/01/anchorages-late-financial-audit-leaves-key-programs-hanging-in-the-balance/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) HSBC Launches Tokenized Gold Product Targeting Hong Kong Market(00:02:33) Block Gains Flexibility With Latest Amendment to Revolving Credit Agreement(00:05:07) PNB Housing Finance jumps over 14% on rating upgrades; Morgan Stanley sees 35% upside(00:06:48) Anchorage’s late financial audit leaves key programs ‘hanging in the balance’

Changing Landscape of Hostile Takeovers in Japan, FABMISR Offers Mortgage Finance

Japanese banks become less reluctant to finance hostile takeovers. FABMISR offers mortgage finance with an annual interest rate of up to 8%. Plus, PNB Housing Finance shares climb 14% after a rating upgrade. Also, mobilizing finance to fight climate change and the role of the finance industry in addressing this global crisis.Sources:https://business.inquirer.net/452645/japanese-banks-less-reluctant-to-finance-hostile-takeovershttps://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2024/04/01/fabmisr-offers-mortgage-finance-with-an-annual-interest-rate-of-up-to-8/https://www.businesstoday.in/markets/company-stock/story/pnb-housing-finance-shares-climbed-14-today-heres-why-423669-2024-04-01https://news.nus.edu.sg/mobilising-finance-to-fight-climate-change/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Japanese banks less reluctant to finance hostile takeovers(00:03:05) FABMISR offers mortgage finance with an annual interest rate of up to 8%(00:05:22) PNB Housing Finance shares climbed 14% today. Here's why(00:08:09) Mobilising finance to fight climate change

Peter Schiff Warns of Impending Financial Crisis, Personal Finance Guru’s Journey to Debt

Economist Peter Schiff warns of a more devastating outcome than the 2008 global financial crisis. Plus, the personal finance guru who spiraled into debt. Also, a record number of Japanese in financial stress, and the positive impact of crypto on the financial system.Sources:https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/38013652/peter-schiff-warns-of-far-more-devastating-outcome-than-2008-global-financial-crisihttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/mar/30/the-personal-finance-guru-who-spiralled-into-debthttps://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/03/f6e6f1d27507-record-63-of-japanese-in-financial-stress-poll-shows.htmlhttps://blockworks.co/news/crypto-lego-financial-system-decentralizationOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Peter Schiff Warns Of Far More 'Devastating Outcome' Than 2008 Global Financial Crisis As He Slams Jerome Powell's 'Misguided' Optimism - iShares TIPS Bond ETF (ARCA:TIP)(00:03:28) ‘I was offering great advice but I wasn’t following it’: the personal finance guru who spiralled into debt(00:05:48) Record 63% of Japanese in financial stress, poll shows(00:08:25) Crypto is totally a Lego financial system — and that's a good thing

Campaign Finance Violations, Leadership Transition at AZZ Inc., China’s Finance Sector Regulations, and A’s Pitcher’s Finance Journey

Braun campaign fined for campaign finance violations. AZZ Inc. announces CFO's retirement and names new Chief Financial Officer. China's finance sector faces new regulations and mandates. A's pitcher Ross Stripling had a backup plan in finance before his MLB career took off.Sources:https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2024/03/29/braun-campaign-fined-for-campaign-finance-violations/https://dallasinnovates.com/azz-inc-announces-cfos-retirement-names-new-chief-financial-officer/https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3257250/chinas-new-rules-finance-pull-brakes-gravy-train-bringing-greed-good-era-halthttps://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/29/as-pitcher-stripling-had-backup-plan-in-personal-finance-before-mlb-career-took-off/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Braun campaign fined for campaign finance violations(00:03:12) AZZ Inc. Announces CFO's Retirement, Names New Chief Financial Officer(00:05:15) With new regulations and mandates, is the party over for China’s finance sector?(00:07:35) A’s pitcher Stripling had backup plan in finance before MLB career took off

Intuit QuickBooks Launches Line of Credit, Ally Financial Appoints New CEO

Intuit QuickBooks introduces a game-changing feature - the QuickBooks Line of Credit. Ally Financial appoints Michael G. Rhodes as its new CEO. Plus, Home Depot's strategic acquisition boosts B2B and trade finance strategy. Also, Anchorage faces potential loss due to a long overdue financial audit.Sources:https://www.pymnts.com/loans/2024/intuit-quickbooks-adds-invoice-financing-line-of-credit/https://www.pymnts.com/personnel/2024/ally-financial-names-discover-chief-michael-rhodes-as-ceo/https://www.pymnts.com/news/b2b-payments/2024/home-depots-srs-deal-boosts-b2b-and-trade-finance-strategy-across-digital-channels/https://alaskapublic.org/2024/03/28/anchorages-long-overdue-financial-audit-may-cost-the-city-millions/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Intuit QuickBooks Adds Invoice Financing, Line of Credit(00:02:56) Ally Financial Names Discover Chief Michael Rhodes as CEO(00:05:12) Home Depot’s SRS Deal Boosts B2B and Trade Finance Strategy Across Digital Channels(00:07:48) Anchorage's long overdue financial audit may cost the city millions

Ally Financial Appoints New CEO, Start-up Funding Trends, SocGen’s Sustainable Finance Head, Bajaj Housing Finance IPO

Ally Financial names Michael Rhodes as CEO, signaling a strategic shift. We explore the trend of royalty payments in start-up funding. SocGen appoints Paul-Antoine Thiebot as head of sustainable finance. Bajaj Housing Finance prepares for an IPO targeting a $9bn-$10bn valuation.Sources:https://www.pymnts.com/personnel/2024/ally-financial-names-discover-chief-michael-rhodes-as-ceo/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/opinion/start-up-street-royalty-payments-a-new-way-to-finance-or-fleece-start-ups-12534701.htmlhttps://www.financeasia.com/article/socgen-appoints-apac-head-of-sustainable-and-positive-impact-finance/495212https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/bajaj-finance-arm-bajaj-housing-finance-starts-preparation-for-ipo-targeting-9bn-10-bn-valuation-12530871.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Ally Financial Names Discover Chief Michael Rhodes as CEO(00:02:53) Start-up Street: Royalty payments – a new way to finance or fleece start-ups?(00:05:07) SocGen appoints Apac head of sustainable and positive impact finance(00:07:31) Bajaj Finance arm Bajaj Housing Finance starts preparation for IPO targeting $9bn-$10bn valuation

Consumer Trust in Brands vs Influencers, LA Developer Accused of Embezzlement

Social media users trust brands over influencers on finance, apparel, and skincare. An embattled LA developer accuses its financial chief of looting $40 million intended for homeless housing. Plus, the increasing use of AI and ML by financial institutions to combat fraud.Sources:https://www.emarketer.com/content/social-media-users-trust-brands-over-influencers-on-finance-apparel-skincarehttps://www.emarketer.com/content/social-media-users-trust-brands-over-influencers-on-finance-apparel-skincarehttps://www.dailynews.com/2024/03/26/embattled-la-developer-accuses-its-financial-chief-of-looting-40-million-intended-for-homeless-housing/https://www.pymnts.com/news/security-and-risk/2024/seven-in-10-financial-institutions-use-ai-and-ml-to-combat-fraud/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Social media users trust brands over influencers on finance, apparel, skincare(00:02:39) Social media users trust brands over influencers on finance, apparel, skincare(00:04:37) Embattled LA developer accuses its financial chief of looting $40 million intended for homeless housing(00:07:42) Seven in 10 Financial Institutions Use AI and ML to Combat Fraud

Gender Discrimination in Finance, AI Boosts Productivity in Financial Services

Gender discrimination in finance holds back women, while financial services count on AI for a productivity boost. Simply Finance explores the damaging effects of gender discrimination in finance and the potential of AI in transforming the industry. Plus, an exciting job opportunity as a Regional Director of Finance and non-traditional retirement strategies for a comfortable retirement.Sources:https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/gender-discrimination-in-finance-holds-back-women-and-investment/https://www.ft.com/content/9ffe888e-2f78-4f59-9536-2e31f5bde8b7https://www.click2houston.com/station/2024/03/25/regional-director-of-finance/https://www.businessinsider.com/non-traditional-strategies-retire-millionaires-2023-03Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Gender discrimination in finance holds back women(00:03:38) Financial services counting on AI for a productivity boost(00:07:09) Regional Director of Finance(00:09:48) Financial planners say their millionaire clients retired comfortably thanks to 4 non-traditional strategies

Iceland’s Prime Minister Takes Stand Against Bitcoin Mining, RBI Conducts Special Audit of Financial Institutions

Iceland's prime minister favors farming over finance as Bitcoin miners feast on the island's cheap power. The Reserve Bank of India conducts a special audit of IIFL Finance and JM Financial for regulatory breaches. Plus, the potential of blockchain in revolutionizing trade finance and Hong Kong's emergence as a family office hub for private banking.Sources:https://www.pcgamer.com/software/icelands-prime-minister-favors-farming-over-finance-as-bitcoin-miners-feast-on-the-islands-cheap-power/https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/rbi-to-conduct-special-audit-of-iifl-finance-jm-financial-for-regulatory-breaches-tenders-floated-to-appoint-auditors-11711275279826.htmlhttps://blockworks.co/news/trade-finance-might-not-be-sexy-but-its-blockchains-key-to-successhttps://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3256449/hong-kongs-family-office-hub-ambitions-spawn-private-banking-opportunities-citigroupOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Iceland's prime minister favors farming over finance as Bitcoin miners feast on the island's cheap power(00:03:22) RBI to conduct special audit of IIFL Finance, JM Financial for regulatory breaches; tenders floated to appoint auditors(00:04:56) Trade finance might not be sexy, but it’s blockchain’s key to success(00:07:59) Exclusive | Hong Kong’s family office hub drive augurs well for private banking: Citigroup

Nuclear Financing Challenges at Summit, Implementing AI in Finance Operations

Leaders at the Nuclear Energy Summit discuss the challenges of multilateral financing for nuclear power projects. Join our webinar on implementing AI in accounts payable operations. Plus, the fight for affordable housing and the potential of blockchain in trade finance.Sources:https://www.energyintel.com/0000018e-665a-db5e-a1fe-e6dbd5120000https://www.resourcefulfinancepro.com/lp/webinars/efficient-finance-101/https://www.ky3.com/video/2024/03/22/finance-expert-discusses-how-shrinkflation-makes-consumers-get-less-their-money-their-favorite-products/https://blockworks.co/news/trade-finance-might-not-be-sexy-but-its-blockchains-key-to-successOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Finance: Leaders at Nuclear Summit Call for Multilateral Financing(00:02:43) Efficient Finance 101: Understanding and Implementing AI in AP(00:05:10) Finance expert discusses how shrinkflation makes consumers get less for their money on their favorite products(00:06:42) Trade finance might not be sexy, but it’s blockchain’s key to success