News from July 2021
R.J. O’Brien & Associates promotes two senior executives who have ‘demonstrated extraordinary capabilities’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jul 31, 2021
Independent futures brokerage firm R.J. O’Brien & Associates has promoted Terry Gilhooly to global Chief Operating Officer and Heather Rucci to Chief Human Resources Officer.
'China continues to use cyber-enabled attacks to steal what other countries make': Biden Administration accuses China of cyber crime
By John Kelly | Jul 28, 2021
The United States and its allies have accused China of cyber espionage
'Almost surprising everyone': Increasing demands cause rising food prices globally
By Steven Hughes | Jul 28, 2021
Grocery shoppers might feel the pinch of rising prices because of increased demands, global use of food and droughts impacting crop production.
Ben & Jerry's discontinues sale of its products in Israeli settlements because business there is 'inconsistent with our values'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 28, 2021
On July 19, ice cream company Ben & Jerry's announced that it would stop selling its products in "Occupied Palestinian Territory" in protest of Israel's recent displacement of Palestinians from east Jerusalem.
Veracyte Inc. appoints two 'seasoned life sciences leaders with proven track records' to key leadership positions
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 27, 2021
Global genomic diagnostics company Veracyte, Inc. recently announced new appointments to key leadership positions within the company.
Former Disney exec named EVP at 'unique global entertainment company' Nexon
By Steven Hughes | Jul 26, 2021
Nexon Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based global producer, developer and operator of multiplayer online video games, recently named entertainment industry veteran Nick van Dyk as executive VP and chief strategy officer.
Meet the Mediterranean brand that disrupts the snack industry
By Press Release | Jul 25, 2021
Tulia, a Mediterranean brand, seeks to change the way Americans snack through its new collection of on-the-go superfood snacks—combining excellent nutrition with mouthwatering flavors.
The impact of China's national security laws and human rights violations on the cost of doing business in Hong Kong and Xinjiang
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 25, 2021
Electronic surveillance without warrants, surrender of corporate and customer data to the Chinese government and increasing pressure from the international community against China's abuse and detainment of the Uyghur population is driving up the cost of doing business in China.
NBA’s Isiah Thomas’ firm partners with HUB International and Forest Capital to help companies secure insurance and benefits
By Karla Florez | Jul 25, 2021
NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas’s firm ISIAH International will soon expand its operations’ reach with the addition of global insurance brokers and employee benefits.
Genius Sports partners with Mediapro 'to deliver the fan experiences of the future and grow Canadian soccer'
By John Sammon | Jul 23, 2021
Genius Sports, a New York-based sports data and technology company has joined with Mediapro Canada to promote Canadian soccer worldwide.
'Indispensable for marketers,' Semrush named world's best SEO software suite
By Art Benavidez | Jul 23, 2021
Semrush has been named the Best Global SEO Software Suite by the 2021 Global Search Awards in recognition of Semrush’s game-changing technology tool.
'Ahead of schedule,' personal development company Oola expands to Australia, New Zealand
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 23, 2021
Oola is expanding its Independent Ambassador program into Australia and New Zealand in an effort to provide more people with its services in launching and building their own individual Oola businesses, a press release from the company said.
Stoke boosts management platform to 'remove barriers between employers and workers across the world'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 23, 2021
Freelance management systems company Stoke recently announced that it is expanding it's platform's support for international employees.
Poda Lifestyle and Wellness appoints second Juul alumnus to global advisory board
By Karen Kidd | Jul 22, 2021
Nicholas Kadysh, former head of corporate affairs at Juul Labs Canada, recently joined Poda Lifestyle and Wellness' Global Advisory Board.
Circle Internet Financial 'growing globally,' expanding in Bermuda, company COO says
By Karen Kidd | Jul 22, 2021
Circle Internet Financial's recently announced plans to provide payments and financial infrastructure for internet businesses and expand operations in Bermuda are a sign of things to come, a company executive said in a recent news release.
Iron Mountain to expand data management capacity with acquisition of second data center in Frankfurt
By John Sammon | Jul 22, 2021
Iron Mountain Inc., an information management and data center company, has agreed to purchase its second data center in Frankfurt, Germany, expanding its capacity in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
HBO Max has expanded its streaming platform with 'brand new user experience' to those in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 22, 2021
The US-based streaming platform HBO Max is now available to users in Latin America and the Caribbean as it expands its services.
Slovakian all-star Dončić to be featured as cover athlete of NBA 2K22
By Christin Nielsen | Jul 22, 2021
Global phenomenon and two-time NBA All-Star and Dallas Mavericks standout Luka Dončić will be featured on the cover of NBA 2K22 - the next installment of the top-selling NBA video game series - 2K announced on Wednesday, July 14.
As China cracks down tech companies, U.S. markets brace for impact
By David Hutton | Jul 21, 2021
A crackdown by the Chinese government on its own tech companies listing on American stock exchanges could have a ripple effect that could impact U.S. investors.
Biden adds 10 more Chinese companies to economic blacklist
By Trina Thomas | Jul 21, 2021
The Biden Administration added 10 more Chinese companies to the economic blacklist as a result of alleged abuse of human rights and high-tech surveillance in Xinjiang, Reuters reported on July 8.