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A risky picture for mergers and acquisitions?

Raconteur | Sally Whittle | Jun 29, 2021 The coronavirus pandemic has halted M&A activity, but it could prove positive for longer-term risk management practices The coronavirus crisis has presented organisations with many challenges around mergers and acquisitions but, in the long term, perhaps the lessons of 2020 could reduce risk in M&A.  M&A activity


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How Western Union is fighting back against fintech startups

Techcrunch | Mary Ann Azevedo | Jun 28, 2021 The saying goes that, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” That may or may not be true, but at least one “old dog” is working hard to disprove that saying. Western Union has been operating in the cross-border payments space for nearly 150 years


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What to know about investing in bitcoin trusts

Bitcoin trusts offer exposure to digital currency through brokerage or retirement accounts. Here’s what to know before buying any shares.

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'Great Resignation' gains steam as return-to-work plans take effect

In the wake of the pandemic, a growing number of workers are rethinking what they want in a job and a lifestyle.

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How to disaster-proof your personal finances

Here are some steps you can take to ensure your finances are in order in an emergency.

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Leon Cooperman plans to stock pick his way to success, not expecting much more from overall market

"In terms of my long-term outlook, to be honest with you, stocks are the best place to be, but I just wouldn't expect much from the major averages."

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Crypto-friendly travel site marks U.S. debut with dogecoin payment option

Berlin-based travel site GetYourGuide has entered the U.S. market along with the ability to use dogecoin for payments.

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State-run 'auto IRAs' are gaining steam as a savings solution for workers lacking a retirement plan

Two more states have passed bills to require employers with no retirement plan to automatically enroll their workers in an individual retirement account.

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'Thematic investing' has skyrocketed. Here's how to capitalize on trends that could shape the future

Thematic exchange-traded funds offer a way to invest in current trends like big data or climate change, said participants at CNBC's Financial Advisor Summit.

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Buffett reflects on his first meeting with Munger: 'I'm not going to find another guy like this'

Investing legends Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger discuss their first meeting, in 1959, and the start of a lifelong friendship and business partnership.

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Charlie Munger says he's in love with Zoom, thinks the videoconferencing trend is here to stay

"I have fallen in love with Zoom," Munger said. "I think Zoom is here to stay. It just adds so much convenience."

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Students, parents leave billions of dollars on the table by failing to file a FAFSA

There are only a few days left to fill out the FAFSA or amend the form you previously submitted for the 2020-21 academic year.

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Here are 5 ways to spend money that can actually make you happier

You may be ready to spend more money, but will it bring you joy? Researcher Elizabeth Dunn details five happy spending strategies.

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Bitcoin rises as UK financial watchdog bans Binance cryptocurrency exchange

Yahoo Finance | LaToya Harding | Jun 28, 2021 The cryptocurrency market has shrugged off news of Britain’s financial watchdog banning one of the world’s largest Bitcoin (BTC-USD) exchanges from operating in the country. Over the weekend the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ordered Binance Markets to remove all advertising and financial promotions by Wednesday 30 June.


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S.Africa crypto exchange, Africrypt, brothers disappear after $3.6 billion client cash vanishes, lawyers say

Reuters | Tim Cocks | Jun 26, 2021 JOHANNESBURG, June 25 (Reuters) - Lawyers for investors in a cryptocurrency exchange in South Africa, which told clients in April their accounts had been hacked, say $3.6 billion has disappeared from the platform and that the two brothers who ran it cannot be traced. If confirmed, Africrypt's


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