Mon.Sep 02, 2024

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Meeting the ECB’s Challenge: Strengthening Valuation Practices Across Europe

IVSC

Chair, IVSC Europe Committee Christian Luft Christian is Chair of the IVSC's Europe Committee & EMEA Head of Retail, Valuation Advisory at JLL The European Central Bank’s latest Supervision Newsletter has issued a clear challenge to the commercial real estate community: we must ensure our valuations are rigorous, transparent, and aligned with the highest standards.

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Will A Bump-Up Exclusion Bar Coverage of an M&A Settlement?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Peter Adams, Jacquelyn Burke, and Linh Nguyen, Cooley LLP, on Monday, September 2, 2024 Editor's Note: Peter Adams is a Partner, Jacquelyn Burke is a Special Counsel, and Linh Nguyen is an Associate at Cooley LLP. This post is based on their Cooley memorandum. Public company insurance policyholders beware: In recent years, insurance carriers have increasingly invoked the “bump-up” exclusion, which is a carve out provision typically found in directors and officers (D&O) insurance po

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Asia: The epicenter of global trade shifts

Mckinsey and Company

Four trends in geopolitics and global trade patterns suggest a leading role for Asia as globalization enters its next phase.

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Comment on Appraisal Regulation Compliance Council Exposes Disturbing AMC Violations by Jeff Boyd

Appraisers Blog

In reply to sb. Totally Agree!!! No one could convince me that all of them are getting some sort of “kick back” Dodd Frank was a junk piece of $#@! Legislation, and never intended to be regulated by the powers that be.

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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Rupert Murdoch-owned firm REA Group weighs up bid for Rightmove

The Guardian M&A

UK property portal’s shares surge up to 25% in early trading amid interest from Australian property company Business live – latest updates An Australian property company majority owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp has said it is considering a takeover bid for Rightmove, the British property website. REA Group said it was considering a possible cash and share offer for Rightmove, but that it has not yet had any discussions with the company, in statements to the Australian and UK stock markets on

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Comment on Appraisal Regulation Compliance Council Exposes Disturbing AMC Violations by Retired Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Flash. I was a broker as well. Left both for greener pastures. People assume that I am completely retired, I am not. I just left the extortion racquet. We lost around 150 clients overnight in 2009. I had no interest in rebuilding the business based on a 50% fee cut. It wasn’t a wasted 20 years however; I have always made more money flipping houses than we did in the brokerage and valuation businesses.

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Comment on Appraisal Regulation Compliance Council Exposes Disturbing AMC Violations by Retired Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Eric Kretz. Congrats on your 4 plex orders each month…both of them. Considering the scope of work required today $647 is beans in my opinion even if it’s a 800 SF home. Just so you know…Pal you might want to leave your politics at home the next time you post.

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Murdoch’s Rightmove approach may struggle to get a second viewing

Financial Times M&A

There is limited overlap between the businesses and growing risks to the property portal’s UK dominance

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Comment on Appraisal Regulation Compliance Council Exposes Disturbing AMC Violations by Kevin

Appraisers Blog

According to the Appraisal Regulation Compliance Council, the median average AMC fee charged to borrowers was 65% of the appraisal fee.

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UK Underwriter Dual Buys Specialist Travel Insurance Co.

Law 360 M&A

Underwriter Dual UK said Monday that it has acquired managing general agency International Passenger Protection, as it plots a further expansion into the travel insurance sector.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l

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SBA Loans for Grocery Stores or Supermarkets

Peak Business Valuation

Are you looking to start , expand , or buy a grocery store or supermarket ? With the right approach, the food and beverage retail industry can be a gold mine. However, running a grocery store or supermarket can be expensive. As such, you may need to secure financing to fund your business needs. The Small Business Administration offers a variety of affordable loan programs for grocery stores and supermarkets.

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Simpson Thacher-Led Blackstone Inks €1B Property Deal

Law 360 M&A

Blackstone Inc. is snapping up an 80% holding in a portfolio of European properties valued at approximately €1 billion ($1.1 billion), seller Burstone Group Ltd. said Monday, with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP advising the asset management giant.

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Healthcare data security: A matter of personal safety

Avanade

Generative AI is bridging the data security talent gap. Data security professionals now have the AI power to help fight against cybersecurity attacks like never before.

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Dickson Minto-Led Investor Phoenix To Take Over UK Rival

Law 360 M&A

Phoenix said Monday that a trust it runs has agreed to a proposal to merge with rival Artemis Alpha Trust PLC, to create a stronger investment company with combined net assets potentially worth approximately £353 million ($464 million).

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.

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Morgan Stanley vs Goldman Sachs: who will win the stock trading crown?

Financial Times M&A

Plus, Temu owner refuses to pay dividends even as cash pile swells and how the chase for 7-Eleven is reshaping M&A in Japan

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Revenue Cycle Management Market to Register Considerable Progress with a Striking 11.10% CAGR through 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Sept. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the global revenue cycle management market will reach a value of USD 709.18 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 11.10% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The growth of revenue cycle management is majorly supported by value-based care, strength of patient-centric care, and the use of big data among others.

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Blackstone agrees €1bn deal for European warehouse assets

Financial Times M&A

US asset manager expands logistics portfolio with 80% stake in Burstone

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Telecom Cloud Market to Gain USD 126.93 Billion by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Sept. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that Global Telecom Cloud Market will attain a value of USD 126.93 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 20% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The telecommunications cloud is a distributed computing network that mixes cloud-first technologies with network function virtualization as well as software defined networks.

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Kamala Harris Says U.S. Steel Should Stay American-Owned

NYT M&A

Both major presidential candidates now say they oppose the proposed takeover of the industrial giant by Nippon Steel of Japan.

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Cloud Microservices Market to Exceed Market Valuation of USD 8.14 Billion by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Benzinga

Westford, USA, Sept. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the Global Cloud Microservices Market will reach a value of USD 8.14 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 22.6% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Cloud Microservices architecture are flourishing businesses in different sectors towards a future of flexibility, speed, scalability, and control.

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Why Fiduciary Duties Fail to Bridge the Public-Private Law Gap

Reynolds Holding

As corporate directors and other private actors have taken on public or quasi-public functions like reigning in conflicted executives or approving healthcare claims, fiduciary duties have expanded to protect the vulnerable and bridge the gap between public and private law. [1] But what if those duties fail to overcome the private actors’ own financial conflicts?

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MiddleGround Capital launches Voluntary Public Takeover Offer for STEMMER IMAGING AG

Benzinga

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT AN OFFER, WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, HONG KONG, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND, RUSSIA, SINGAPORE, OR SOUTH AFRICA OR IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH OFFER PURSUANT TO LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS IN SUCH RELEVANT JURISDICTION WOULD BE PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. Offer document published today following approval by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) Acceptance period starts today and

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Comment on Appraisal Regulation Compliance Council Exposes Disturbing AMC Violations by Retired Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

IF this is a moderated web site why is it not possible to delete all posts which make reference to one’s political preference? If politics are fair game let me know, I will submit an article a week regarding Trump & Company. I am also curious why everyone assumes I am retired and feeble. I work 13 to 15 hour days in endeavors that are actually profitable; hence, no more appraising.

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Harris opposes Nippon Steel’s $15bn bid for US Steel

Financial Times M&A

Democratic presidential candidate comes out against deal in latest blow to Japanese company’s takeover hopes

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