IMF concludes Article IV consultation mission with Republic of Korea
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mission Chief Rahul Anand, concluded its visit to the Republic of Korea on November 20, 2024.
European business groups urge consistent application of SME Test by EU Commission
New analysis from BusinessEurope, Eurochambres, and SMEunited indicates that the European Commission's application of the 'SME Test' methodology is still inconsistent across its services.
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners acquires Vermont-based supplement provider FoodScience
Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), a private equity team at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, have acquired FoodScience.
Economics
IMF concludes Article IV consultation mission with Republic of Korea
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mission Chief Rahul Anand, concluded its visit to the Republic of Korea on November 20, 2024.
European business groups urge consistent application of SME Test by EU Commission
New analysis from BusinessEurope, Eurochambres, and SMEunited indicates that the European Commission's application of the 'SME Test' methodology is still inconsistent across its services.
IMF reports strong rebound but highlights challenges for Bahamian economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a concluding statement following its 2024 Article IV mission to The Bahamas.
IMF reaches agreement on sixth review of Ukraine's extended fund facility
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Gavin Gray, engaged in discussions with Ukrainian authorities in Kyiv from November 11 to 18, 2024.
IMF reviews Malta's economy amid continued strong growth
Malta has seen significant economic growth over the last ten years, according to the preliminary findings of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission.
Real Estate
A recent report on tokenization from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) said the process "enables borderless accessibility" to physical assets for investors all over the globe.
Berkshire Hathaway, Pilot Corporation settle lawsuit
Berkshire Hathaway disclosed this week that it had reached a settlement in a lawsuit with Pilot Corporation, thereby cancelling the trial that was scheduled to commence on Monday in Delaware.
American Strategic Investment Company announces changes in the board of directors
Abby Wenzel has stepped down from her position on the board of directors at the American Strategic Investment Company (ASIC), a role she held for nine years.
Technology
Nansen CEO: 'We believe that every asset will be tokenized'
Alex Svanevik, CEO and Co-founder of Nansen, expressed his belief that "every asset will be tokenized" and tracked on-chain, making on-chain data essential for investors.
Dentsu CEO: We're no longer only an advertising company
The leader of Japan's largest marketing agency says the company will grow by consulting clients on business transformation and technology, not just traditional advertisting and public relations.
Binance announces speaker lineup for Blockchain Dubai 2024
Binance announced the initial speaker lineup for Binance Blockchain Dubai 2024, featuring prominent figures from Circle, Nansen, Dubai Future Foundation, and Wamda Capital. Additional speakers are expected to be revealed soon.
Deloitte announces AI’s impact on private equity valuations
Deloitte announced that AI is expected to significantly enhance the portfolio valuation process. This technology is anticipated to increase the frequency and efficiency of portfolio valuations.
Trade
The Joint Vienna Institute (JVI) recently hosted a regional workshop in Vienna, focusing on the TRIPS Agreement and contemporary policy issues.
Costa Rica has formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, as announced by Director-General Okonjo-Iweala.