BMO Financial Group Office photo
March 22, 2024 BY Simon Mugo

Canada’s BMO Launches New Investment Fund With Carlyle Group

The initiative is part of BMO Global Asset Management's broader strategy to democratise investment in private markets, which have historically been the domain of large institutional players. Engaging with private equity firms like Carlyle, known for their profound expertise in the private sector, is a tactic increasingly employed by companies aiming to enhance their investment…

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Swiss National Bank
March 22, 2024 BY Elizabeth Anderson

SNB Ends the Rate-Cut Drought

This makes it the first developed nation to cut interest rates after the COVID-19 pandemic, the fall of Credit Suisse, the onset of the war in Ukraine, and persistent inflation pressures. Switzerland’s central bank explained its decision by stating that local inflation will probably remain below 2% for the foreseeable future. Despite this announcement and…

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Broadridge
March 21, 2024 BY Simon Mugo

Broadridge Partners With Baader Bank AG on Regulatory Reporting

The partnership will see Baader Bank adopting Broadridge's advanced reporting platform to navigate the complex regulatory landscape of multiple jurisdictions, including MiFID, FinfraG, EMIR, and SFTR. Already a user of Broadridge's front and middle office solutions, Baader Bank provides its clients with diverse financial instruments, such as equities, bonds, derivatives, and ETFs. Ben Cooling, Broadridge's…

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CLS
March 21, 2024 BY Simon Mugo

Upcoming US Stock Settlement Changes To Affect International Funds

This adjustment, set to take effect on May 28, contrasts with the T+2 cycle common in most other parts of the world. It will prompt industry participants to revisit their operational strategies to mitigate transaction failures and elevated trading costs. Ben Springett from Jefferies highlighted that adapting to this new cycle could necessitate higher cash…

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March 21, 2024 BY Robert Bell

Chipotle Mexican Grill Shares Boom After Split Announced

This move would see shareholders get 49 extra shares for every share held on 18 June. Their plan still needs approval from their shareholders, which will be sought at their next annual meeting which is due to be held on 6 June. The post-split CMG stock will be traded from 26 June onwards if approved.…

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March 21, 2024 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Co-Founders of Inflection AI Join Microsoft

Suleyman also co-founded DeepMind, the artificial intelligence (AI) outfit bought by Alphabet Inc’s Google (GOOG) in 2014. Industry experts believe that this move fortifies Microsoft’s reputation as an AI stalwart in big tech circles and forms part of CEO Satya Nadella’s drive to acquire top expertise. Suleyman will head Microsoft’s new consumer AI unit, while…

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