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Mastercard launches blockchain technology system to 'accelerate access to new ways to pay and prioritize choice for consumers and businesses'
By Karla Florez | Dec 25, 2021
Mastercard has garnered partnerships with cryptocurrency and digital asset companies to commit to the development of real-world platforms.
Keller Williams announces expansion to São Paulo, Brazil: 'monumental gains'
By Bob Martin | Dec 24, 2021
Keller Williams has been expanding its real estate franchise around the globe and recently announced that it will be adding a master franchise in São Paulo, Brazil, which will be operational in the first quarter of 2022.
'Ideally positioned': Advent Global Technology II raises $4 billion, a third more than expected
By Bob Martin | Dec 24, 2021
Advent International had a goal of raising $3 billion through a fundraising opportunity called Advent Global Technology II, but the company went above and beyond and beat that total by a full billion dollars, raising $4 billion after six months in the market.
Citi expands Cross-Currency Sweeps to 14 European countries
By David Hutton | Dec 24, 2021
Citi is expanding its Cross-Currency Sweeps cash management solution in Europe, making it available in an additional 14 countries.
BDA opens Amsterdam distribution center to serve customers in 'most efficient and economical way possible'
By David Hutton | Dec 24, 2021
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates LLC announced the opening of a new distribution and fulfillment center Dec. 9 in Amsterdam.
Mastercard makes leadership changes to 'deliver meaningful results'
By Timothy Stuckey | Dec 24, 2021
Mastercard announced several international leadership changes Dec. 7.
'“Landmark deal for all of Latin America': Andesat, Astranis partner to expand broadband service in Peru
By Timothy Stuckey | Dec 24, 2021
Astranis, a San Francisco-based company that designs and deploys internet satellites, announced a partnership Dec. 7 with Grupo Andesat (Andesat) to provide broadband internet access to approximately 3 million people in Peru
'Machines and people work better alongside one another:' Hyperscience acquires Boxplot to enhance capabilities
By Timothy Stuckey | Dec 23, 2021
Hyperscience, a human-centered automation company headquartered in New York, announced Dec. 7 the acquisition of Boxplot, a Berlin-based startup that will consolidate the company's data processing and graph-based data storage services into a single platform
Energous celebrates 'milestone' as it brings over-the-air power solutions to India
By Andy Nghiem | Dec 23, 2021
The Energous Corporation announced Dec. 7 it has received its first regulatory approval for RF-based power transfer in Asia
Advicenne 'pleased' with European distribution of Subnayal
By Andy Nghiem | Dec 23, 2021
Pharmaceutical company Advicenne recently announced that it has made significant strides in marketing its flagship product Subnayal in Europe.
Zilliant's 'passion' for customers leads to significant growth in Europe
By John Suayan | Dec 23, 2021
Austin, Texas-based software company Zilliant said in a recent press release that it has experienced significant growth in Europe.
Conviva partners with Experian to expand 'robust' audience measurement capabilities
By John Kelly | Dec 22, 2021
Conviva recently announced a partnership with Experian to make way for the international expansion of its audience measurement capabilities next year.
OneStream 'excited' to expand APAC presence with Singapore office
By John Suayan | Dec 22, 2021
Rochester, Michigan-based software company OneStream Software LLC recently announced the opening of its third Asia-Pacific regional office in Singapore.
Gross Domestic Product (third estimate), corporate profits (revised estimate), and GDP by industry, third quarter 2021
By Press Release | Dec 22, 2021
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.3 percent in the third quarter of 2021 (table 1), according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 6.7 percent.
IMF staff completes 2021 virtual staff visit to Kiribati
By Press Release | Dec 22, 2021
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Sarwat Jahan, held virtual staff-level discussions with the authorities in Kiribati during December 6–16, 2021.
IMF executive board concludes third review under Jordan’s extended arrangement
By Press Release | Dec 22, 2021
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the third review of Jordan’s program supported by the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
IMF executive board approves Moldova’s requests for arrangements under Extended Fund Facility and Extended Credit Facility
By Press Release | Dec 22, 2021
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved Moldova’s requests for an economic reform program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangements [1] today.
TNS investing in 'fast-developing' Asian markets
By Steven Hughes | Dec 22, 2021
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is investing resources to enhance global connectivity in Asia, as many companies on the continent experience global growth.
Statement at the end of an IMF staff visit to Mozambique
By Press Release | Dec 22, 2021
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Mr. Alvaro Piris conducted discussions virtually in the context of the 2021 Article IV Consultation with Mozambique ending on December 16, 2021.
Energy producers question Biden administration's suggested changes to oil, gas leasing practices
By Augustus Griffith Jr. | Dec 22, 2021
The Institute for Energy Research (IER) recently responded to the U.S. Department of the Interior's report that recommended "significant reforms" be made to federal oil and gas leasing practices.