Review of the FFA European Fund Finance Symposium

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Review of the FFA European Fund Finance Symposium
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We reported in last week’s edition of Fund Finance Friday on some of the significant themes and topics at the FFA 7th Annual European Fund Finance Symposium. Given the breadth and depth of panel sessions and conversations, we could not do the Symposium justice by attempting to include all of our key take-aways in one article, and so we continue our summary below. As always, many thanks to the FFA and all of the event’s sponsors and panellists for putting together such a topical and informative agenda, and creating a great opportunity to spend time with friends, colleagues and clients.…

United CEO apologizes for flying private

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United CEO apologizes for flying private
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New York – United CEO Scott Kirby is apologizing to customers and his own employees after taking a private jet during a week when his airline was canceling thousands of flights. The airline confirmed Kirby flew from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey to Denver, Colorado, on Wednesday, and that the company did not pay for his flight. Teterboro is about 17 miles from Newark, New Jersey, where one of United’s largest hubs is located and which was the center of the airline’s meltdown this week. In a statement, Kirby said he regretted that his actions distracted the professionalism of United…

Corporate bankruptcies surge on high interest rates, uncertainty

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Corporate bankruptcies surge on high interest rates, uncertainty
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Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell departs after speaking during a news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, at the Federal Reserve in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2023. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty ImagesThe Federal Reserve plans to keep hiking interest rates to stem inflation, which means an increase in corporate default rates is likely in coming months. The corporate default rate rose in May, a sign that US companies are grappling with higher interest rates that make it more expensive to refinance debt as well as an uncertain economic outlook. There have been 41…

Puri And Charmme’s Business Plans Are A Highlight

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Puri And Charmme’s Business Plans Are A Highlight
Business Plan
Ace director Puri Jagan is keeping it low profile ever since the film Liger flopped big time at the box office. His production partner Charmme Kaur also took a break from social media after some distributors started forcing them to give back the money that was lost in the Liger distribution gamble. But then, here comes an interesting talk about these two. Even though the maker of films like Pokiri and Temper is getting ready to direct Ram Pothineni in his next, which will be a sequel to Ismart Shankar, he is getting other big offers too. Reports are doing…

IoT News – IoT Market

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IoT News – IoT Market
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According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, annual shipments of cellular IoT modules amounted to 427 million units in 2022, flat from the previous year. Annual sales grew by 12 percent and amounted to US$ 5.9 billion in the year. The five largest cellular module vendors – Quectel, Fibocom, Sierra Wireless, Sunsea AIoT and Telit – held a 69 percent share of the market in terms of revenues. The industry has seen a wave of consolidation in recent times with Telit acquiring the Cinterion line of IoT products and services from Thales, Semtech acquiring…

Study suggests Canadians lack trust in brands’ sustainability claims – Business News

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Study suggests Canadians lack trust in brands’ sustainability claims – Business News
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Photo: The Canadian PressWhile most consumers believe in rewarding companies that accurately deliver on sustainability promises, a new study suggests their trust is lacking in the “green” claims made by brands. The report released Thursday by Deloitte Canada on creating value from sustainable products said Canadians expect sustainable buying options and crave transparency with respect to the claims brands make. It found that in September 2021, nearly half of Canadian consumers had purchased at least one sustainably produced good or service in the previous four weeks. But by March 2023, that figure had declined to 37 per cent. While…

Space Education Day 2023: Inspiring the next generation of innovators

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Space Education Day 2023: Inspiring the next generation of innovators
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Space engages people of all ages by sparking curiosity of the unknown. With NASA’s progress toward its first lunar mission in more than 50 years, a new generation of Americans can witness the awe-inspiring power and joy of a moon landing. It can also inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to pursue space-related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers, from astronauts to engineers and physicists to technicians. In recent years, we have witnessed significant diversity milestones in space exploration. Among these are the first all-female spacewalk and NASA’s diverse international crew of astronauts for the Artemis II lunar…

Bring Your Photos To Life With Creative Paper Craft Ideas

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Bring Your Photos To Life With Creative Paper Craft Ideas
Small Business
Creating a cherished keepake with custom-made paper crafts while adding your own personal touch to it can be incredibly rewarding and enjoyable. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just looking for something crafty to explore on the side, card-making kits are an excellent option for exploring new techniques and creating handmade gifts that will spark joy in everyone who receives them. With a range of colors and patterns available in each kit, budding designers have the perfect opportunity to express themselves through artfully crafted greeting cards or other special projects. Let’s take a look at how the creative use of…