According to a Bloomberg report released in September of last year, BrightSpring, backed by investment management company KKR & Co. (KKR), originally hoped to garner $1bn in IPO, although this figure is now absent from the most recent filing from the US Securities and Exchange Commission on 2 January. In 2023, the healthcare provider saw…
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Despite uncertainty about whether bonds will ignite the same excitement as stocks, these fintechs leverage high Federal Reserve interest rates to attract retail interest. They are introducing features akin to stock trading, including low-cost options, educational tools, user-friendly apps, and fractionalised investments. Public, for instance, has begun allowing customers to invest in smaller portions of…
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The British lending company acquired Crédit Commercial de France, a financial services provider and subsidiary of the My Money Group, more than two decades ago in April 2000. Reportedly, this acquisition amounted to a minimum of €11.08bn. Don’t miss out the latest news, subscribe to LeapRate’s newsletter Reuters indicated that after the sale, My Money…
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According to the MAS, the relationship managers provided clients with inaccurate or incomplete post-trade disclosures, resulting in their clients being charged spreads above the bilaterally agreed rates for 39 over-the-counter (OTC) bond transactions. For the 39 transactions, MAS stated that Credit Suisse's relationship managers made false statements to their clients regarding the executed interbank prices…
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Cross-border payments have notoriously been plagued by complexities, including regulatory hurdles, bank downtime, and rising competition. In addition, inaccurate beneficiary details alone account for nearly a third of failed cross-border transactions, incurring significant costs and delays, according to the financial services company. Recognising the challenges, Swift said it has introduced its Payment Pre-validation service, which…
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Data shows fluctuating market highs and lows put many global hedge funds on the back foot. Moves, such as losses when trading on macroeconomic events drew the shortest straw due to the unanticipated rebound in government bonds. Other investments, such as those related to US tech stocks, hit their marks. Compared to hedge fund performances…
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This is the third loan payout under Zambia’s $1.3bn extended credit facility, which the IMF approved in August 2022. The African country backslid on its debt approximately three years ago when the pandemic ruined its restructuring plans. Reportedly, the country hit a major roadblock with its creditors in November. The lenders questioned the comparable debt…
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Despite a challenging year for fintech companies, Revolut has experienced substantial growth, driven by an influx of new customers. The startup attracts nearly 300,000 users weekly, expanding its global customer base to nearly 40 million. This impressive growth comes amidst stiff competition from traditional banks and other fintech startups. The latest financial developments offer reassurance…
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According to Yahoo!Finance, Google is expected to pay out $70m to a state fund which includes all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia. Google is also set to pay $630m into a consumer settlement fund which will then send $2 minimum to eligible customers based on their Google Play…
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According to the ESMA's findings, there was a noticeable reduction in the average cost of investing in these products compared to the previous year. However, the report emphasises the ongoing disparity in costs among different EU countries. Enhanced transparency and potentially reduced expenses are attributed to more explicit fee information, a requirement under EU regulations.…
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