ExecOnline has become a part of the World Economic Forum New Champions Community, a group of dynamic high-growth companies that are championing new business models, emerging technologies, and sustainable growth strategies in the Fourth Industrial Revolution to create a better future.
Starfleet Innotech, Inc. (SFIO) announced today it has entered into an agreement with North America-based toy manufacturing and licensing powerhouse PPM Toys to jointly explore an acquisition towards accelerating both companies? global growth efforts.
Crushing rent increases remain the norm across Florida and beyond, and the Federal Reserve?s recent interest rate hike is unlikely to improve the landscape for cash-strapped renters, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association?s Monthly Leasing and Finance Index, which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for May was $9.4 billion, up 16 percent year-over-year from new business volume in May 2021.
On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, Toronto Centre will host a virtual executive panel to examine the likelihood of a global recession and how central bankers, financial supervisors and regulators, and policymakers can mitigate the impacts. PANELISTS Carmen Reinhart - Senior Vice President and World Bank Group Chief Economist, Development Economics.
Key Highlights ?. Existing-home sales retreated for the fourth consecutive month in May, according to the National Association of Realtors?. Month-over-month sales declined in three out of four major U.S. regions, while year-over-year sales slipped in all four regions.
Recently, Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Lael Brainard said in hearing testimony presented to the House Finance Committee that "a U.S. central bank digital currency may eventually coexist with stablecoins and commercial bank currencies in a complementary way."
First Fed Bank, subsidiary of First Northwest Bancorp (FNWB), today announced that Cindy Hill-Finnie has been promoted from Vice Chair to Board Chair. ?Cindy is a respected leader with extensive experience in financial management, sales, business development, and community service.
First Fed Bank, subsidiary of First Northwest Bancorp (FNWB), has been recognized as a Top 100 Best Workplace in Washington by Puget Sound Business Journal. ?First Fed is dedicated to creating well-being and prosperity for our employees, customers and communities.
Colorado State University Global today released an in-depth economic report, highlighting the positive impact the university has on the economy and students in both Colorado and the United States as a whole. CSU Global designs its programs to ensure success beyond the classroom and provide lifelong earning potential, delivering real value for students? tuition dollars.
?We Need Robots, Not Rate Hikes! Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (AITX), today announced that its CEO, Steve Reinharz has published an online article that discusses the need for automation and robotics as an alternative to the increases in interest rates by the Federal Reserve. ?We Need Robots, Not Rate Hikes!? is online now.
FORT PIERCE, Fla. To alleviate the hunger, the Treasure Coast Food Bank is activating its Summer Meals program next week to give kids in Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties FREE breakfasts, lunches, and snacks while schools are closed. ?We see it as our duty to bridge this gap and do our part to fight hunger,? said Judith Cruz, President, and CEO of Treasure Coast Food Bank.
While measures of?consumer?sentiment have been declining recently, optimism about starting a business remains solid. The most recent?Startup Sentiment Index? survey was conducted May 19-26, 2022. Additional highlights: "Entrepreneurs are some of the most optimistic people on earth," says Hunter Stokes, president of FranchiseVentures.
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCM), operator of regulated markets for 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Foresight Financial Group Inc. (FGFH), a financial holding company established under the Federal Reserve, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX? Best Market. Foresight Financial Group Inc. (FGFH) begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol ?FGFH.
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The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association?s Monthly Leasing and Finance Index, which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for April was $10.5 billion, up 7 percent year-over-year from new business volume in April 2021.
The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts has announced the Communicator Awards 2022 winners, and G8 Strategies took home an award for Print Distinction in the competition for the 2021 Neurable Annual Report. The Communicator Awards is the leading international creative awards program honoring creative excellence for communications professionals.
Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR), the nation?s largest supplier of structural building products, value-added components and services to the professional market for new residential construction and repair and remodeling, today announced that it has published its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility report.
Key Highlights ?. Existing-home sales recorded a third straight month of declines, slipping slightly in April, according to the National Association of Realtors?. Month-over-month sales were split amongst the four major U.S. regions, with two areas posting gains and the other two experiencing waning in April.
The Wall Street Journal?s award-winning Future of Everything Festival is back May 17-19, 2022, in New York City and online, and it's bigger than ever. Hosted by WSJ, the globally trusted source of news and information, The Future of Everything Festival makes sense of the world through the lens of the global forces that will shape it now, and in the future.
Despite the improvement of certain economic indicators, including the U.S. unemployment rate, the U.S. Worker Confidence Index? trended downward to open 2022, decreasing 5.2 points to 101.9 and reversing nearly all gains made in the final quarter of 2021. All but one of the indices that comprise the WCI decreased in Q1.
Today, FreightWaves, the Global Leader in Supply Chain Data and Analytics, announced the Beta launch of SONAR Container Atlas - a new ocean dashboard that gives users visibility into the global container market through proprietary indices on volume and capacity.
Butlr Technologies, a MIT Media Lab spinout founded by Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneurs Jiani Zeng and Honghao Deng, was selected among hundreds of candidates as a "Technology Pioneer" by the World Economic Forum.
Seoul Robotics, the 3D perception solutions company using deep learning AI to power the future of autonomy, today was announced as one of the World Economic Forum?s ?Technology Pioneers? for 2022.
NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 -- DXM, a plug-and-play software-as-a-service platform for the apparel and footwear industry, was selected as one of the World Economic Forum?s 2022 ?Technology Pioneers.
Resilinc, the world?s leading supply chain risk monitoring, mapping, and resiliency solution, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic Forum?s ?Technology Pioneers?. Resilinc was founded with the purpose to strengthen global supply chains via technology-driven solutions that provide organizations unmatched visibility into their supply chain and supplier networks.
In March, the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2018. How will interest rates affect mortgages? Homeowners with fixed-rate mortgages will not see their interest rate change. However, homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages who are past their initial term will likely see their rate go up as the Fed rate rises.
New Frontier Data, the premier data, analytics and technology firm?specializing in the global cannabis industry, in its latest report, highlights the imperative for leaders in the emerging global cannabis industry to adopt a robust Environmental, Social & Governance framework.
New-age American investors are becoming increasingly frustrated at the slow pace of the American government?s decision on how it will regulate digital assets. The United States is behind other leading global economies in providing clarity about how it will regulate digital assets, causing a problem for investors.
TRU Staffing Partners, a globally recognized award-winning search firm representing talent and opportunities in data privacy, ediscovery, and cybersecurity, today announced the release of its 2022 Data Privacy Jobs Report. ?This report is one-of-a-kind because it is not a salary survey,? said Jared Coseglia, Founder and CEO of TRU Staffing Partners.
Cardlytics, Inc. (CDLX), a digital advertising platform, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. ?We had our largest Q1 ever and delivered results above our expectations,? said Lynne Laube, CEO & Co-Founder of Cardlytics (CDLX). ?This was a solid quarter and we are pleased with the execution despite issues in the global economy,? said Andy Christiansen, CFO of Cardlytics.
First Fed Bank, subsidiary of First Northwest Bancorp (FNWB), pledged $2 million to Field Arts & Events Hall to support economic development and businesses in downtown Port Angeles. ?We are proud to give $2 million to Field Hall, which will enhance the economic vitality and prosperity of downtown Port Angeles. ?First Fed is an outstanding community partner.
In March, central bankers raised interest rates for the first time since 2018, a trend that is expected to continue this week. ?This is a critical time for consumers with burdensome credit card debt,? said Thomas Nitzsche, Sr. Director of Media & Brand at MMI. MMI debt management client Manny Romero of Santa Cruz, California said his call to MMI was a life-changing experience.
International finance experts report that Islam finance is the solution for a stabilised, healthy global economy. Hejaz Financial Services explains that Islamic finance - especially in comparison to socialist and capitalist economic systems -?promotes a just, equitable distribution of wealth, creation of wealth and set of wealth protection regulations.
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association?s Monthly Leasing and Finance Index, which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for March was $10.6 billion, up 14 percent year-over-year from new business volume in March 2021.
via NewMediaWire ? B2Digital Incorporated (BTDG), the premier development league for mixed martial arts, is excited to announce that the B2 Fighting Series is heading to the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky, this weekend for back to back nights of explosive live MMA action. What:? B2 Fighting Series 157, Amateur and Professional LIVE MMA. Where:? Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
The Ukraine-Russia war has reignited speculation that globalization is coming to an end and markets should prepare to turn inward in order to deal with disrupted supply lines and geopolitical challenges. Economic sanctions are creating dividing lines between countries.
Jean-Christophe Flatin Appointed Global President Daniel Ordonez Appointed Chief Operating Officer Peter Bergh Transitions to New Role as Chief Strategy Officer Oatly Group AB (OTLY), the world?s original and largest oat drink company, today announced it has expanded its executive leadership team with the addition of two senior consumer packaged goods industry veterans.
Key Highlights Existing-home sales decreased in March, marking two consecutive months of declines, according to the National Association of Realtors?. Month-over-month, sales in March waned in three of the four major U.S. regions while holding steady in the West.
Dale Turner has been appointed to the Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. The CDIAC provides information, advice and recommendations to Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari. Turner has been TruStone?s President/CEO since early 2021, previously serving as President/CEO for Firefly Credit Union.
RateGenius, an auto refinance platform, released its monthly Auto Refinance Rate Report revealing the current average interest rate has risen to 5.70% ? a +0.15% increase from the previous month but still well below the average at this time last year, 6.23%. The Auto Refinance Rate Report provides current and historical interest rate data from auto refinance applications completed within The Sa...
After its strongest growth in over a decade in 2021 and solid performance in Q1, equipment and software investment growth of 4.2 percent is forecast for 2022. Nancy Pistorio, Foundation Chair and President of Madison Capital LLC, said, ?At such a volatile time, this report provides valuable intelligence on the wide range of conditions that are impacting the U.S. economy and business investment.
First Fed Bank, subsidiary of First Northwest Bancorp (FNWB), today announced that Christopher ?Chris? Neros has joined the executive team as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. "Chris is a well-respected leader with a successful track record of business development, relationship management, and team leadership.
Inspired by the World Economic Forum, the National Minority Supplier Development Council announces its inaugural Minority Business Economic Forum held May 11-13, 2022, with Honorary Chair, John W. Rogers, Jr., Chairman and Co-CEO of Ariel Investments. For the last 50 years, NMSDC has been advocating access to the American dream for minority business enterprises.
In general the bond market is volatile, and fixed income securities carry interest rate risk. (As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. This effect is usually more pronounced for longer-term securities.) Fixed income securities also carry inflation risk and credit and default risks for both issuers and counterparties. Unlike individual bonds, most bond funds do not have a maturity date, so avoiding losses caused by price volatility by holding them until maturity is not possible.
Lower-quality debt securities generally offer higher yields, but also involve greater risk of default or price changes due to potential changes in the credit quality of the issuer. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to loss.
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