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scmp.com - SCMP Editorial - Editorial | Greater Bay Area collaboration can help Hong Kong rise to challenges ahead
Editorial | Greater Bay Area collaboration can help Hong Kong rise to challenges ahead
South China Morning Post

The challenges facing Hong Kong have never been greater in a fast-changing world that is being reshaped by new technology and shifting economic and political orders. But there are also enormous opportunities, given our unique role as China's most…

forbes.com - Nizan Geslevich Packin - Governance 2026: When Risk Moves Faster Than Boards
Governance 2026: When Risk Moves Faster Than Boards
Forbes

Only weeks into 2026, with artificial intelligence reshaping labor markets, climate goals redefining corporate strategy, and geopolitical instability testing supply chains, the gap between how risk actually unfolds and how boards are designed to…

thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - GIFT City delegation to take part in World Economic Forum in Davos
GIFT City delegation to take part in World Economic Forum in Davos
The Hindu

A delegation from Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), along with officials of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland…

fortune.com - Carlos Garcia - Stablecoins will shake up the $900 billion remittance market-setting up a fight between crypto firms and legacy brands like Western Union
Stablecoins will shake up the $900 billion remittance market-setting up a fight between crypto firms and legacy brands like Western Union
Fortune

Every year, workers around the globe send approximately $900 billion to their families back home and, when it comes to helping them send that money, the market is suddenly up for grabs. The reason is the recent momentum behind stablecoins, which…

thenationonlineng.net - Our Reporter - Tech expert Benjamin Oyemonlan receives two awards at CoolWealth Awards - The Nation Newspaper
Tech expert Benjamin Oyemonlan receives two awards at CoolWealth Awards - The Nation Newspaper
The Nation Newspaper - Latest Nigeria news update

Fintech executive, Benjamin Oyemonlan, started 2026 hitting the ground running with two awards at the CoolWealth Awards in Lagos. The founder and chief executive officer of Platnova, a financial technology company focused on cross-border payments…

abcnews.go.com -  KEN SWEET AP Business Writer - As Trump's deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answers
As Trump's deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answers
ABC News

NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump a week ago told the credit card industry it had until Jan. 20 to comply with his demand for a 10% cap on interest rates. With just days to go, consumer groups, politicians, and bankers alike remain unclear on what…

businessinsider.com - Lakshmi Varanasi - An OpenAI researcher turned venture capitalist says investors are 3 to 5 years behind the latest AI studies
An OpenAI researcher turned venture capitalist says investors are 3 to 5 years behind the latest AI studies
Business Insider

There is a yearslong lag in the AI hype cycle, according to one former AI researcher turned venture capitalist. Jenny Xiao, who cofounded Leonis Capital in 2021 after a stint at OpenAI, said the current investment excitement around AI is far behind…

dnaindia.com - IANS - India's Tech job market set for 12-15 percent growth, 1.25 lakhs new opportunities in healthcare, manufacturing and logistics expected in 2026
India's Tech job market set for 12-15 percent growth, 1.25 lakhs new opportunities in healthcare, manufacturing and logistics expected in 2026
DNA India

The overall tech job market in India, including permanent, temporary and contractual profiles, is expected to see a 12–15 per cent uptick in 2026, adding around 1.25 lakh new roles, a report has said. The report from work solutions provider…

marketbeat.com - Wall Street Zen Downgrades Dave (NASDAQ:DAVE) to Hold
Wall Street Zen Downgrades Dave (NASDAQ:DAVE) to Hold
MarketBeat

Dave (NASDAQ:DAVE - Get Free Report) was downgraded by equities researchers at Wall Street Zen from a 'buy' rating to a 'hold' rating in a note issued to investors on Saturday. 3 Stocks You'll Wish You Bought Before 2026 DAVE has been the topic of…

theamericanreporter.com - Jennifer Ross - Adam Adler: How Hands-On Investing Improves Startup Growth and Reduces the Risk of Failure
Adam Adler: How Hands-On Investing Improves Startup Growth and Reduces the Risk of Failure
The American Reporter

Startups operate in high-risk, high-reward environments where every decision and relationship can impact the final results. One of the most impactful yet often underappreciated variables is the role of the investor. Along with funding, some…

sun-sentinel.com - Associated Press - As Trump's deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answers
As Trump's deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answers
Sun Sentinel

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump a week ago told the credit card industry it had until Jan. 20 to comply with his demand for a 10% cap on interest rates. With just days to go, consumer groups…

marketbeat.com - Micron Technology, Inc. $MU Stake Cut by Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc
Micron Technology, Inc. $MU Stake Cut by Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc
MarketBeat

Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc cut its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU - Free Report) by 7.6% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 169,909…

winnipegfreepress.com - Ken Sweet, The Associated Press - As Trump's deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answers
As Trump's deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answers
Winnipeg Free Press

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observer.com - Ahmad Shadid - KYC's Insider Problem and the Case for Confidential A.I.
KYC's Insider Problem and the Case for Confidential A.I.
Observer

Modern Know Your Customer (KYC) systems were sold as a trust upgrade for financial services. In practice, however, they have become one of the industry's most fragile trust assumptions. The greatest risk no longer comes from anonymous hackers…

thenyledger.com - Press Room - US Lender Newrez to Recognize Crypto Holdings in Mortgage Qualification
US Lender Newrez to Recognize Crypto Holdings in Mortgage Qualification
The New York Ledger

Newrez plans to treat eligible cryptocurrency holdings as qualifying assets in its mortgage underwriting process, a move that could broaden access to home loans for crypto holders. The change is expected to take effect in February across the…

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