News from March 2022
Brnovich: 'While climate activists believe they know best, international tensions heighten the need for domestic companies to maximize efficiency'
By Karla Florez | Mar 25, 2022
Earlier this month, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich confirmed plans to begin investigating ESG policies and groups like Climate Action 100+, accusing them of attempting to manipulate markets in favor of green energy and climate agendas, according to an op-ed published by the Wall Street Journal.
Why do moms work — their choice or financial need?
By Paula Faris | Mar 24, 2022
There are 35 million mothers showing up in the workforce. They’re sitting in boardrooms, standing in classrooms, hunching over tables in the or, blending drinks at coffee shops, and hunkering down in home offices.
Helix Energy COO, executive vice president: 'We are pleased that Trident Energy has extended this major field decommissioning contract'
By Karla Florez | Mar 24, 2022
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. has extended its field decommissioning contract with Trident Energy do Brasil Ltda. by an additional 12 months.
ANZ executes first Australian bank-issued dollar stablecoin payment
By Globe Banner | Mar 24, 2022
ANZ has announced the successful execution of a landmark transaction involving the first Australian-bank issued Australian dollar stablecoin, A$DC.
ANZ unveils digital strategy with launch of ANZ Plus
By Globe Banner | Mar 24, 2022
Brooke Corte of 2GB recently interviewed Maile Carnegie, head of ANZ's Retail Bank, to discuss the bank's latest initiative, ANZ Plus.
Eagle Eye Networks CEO on India expansion: It is 'the perfect match for India’s cities, educational institutions and growing businesses'
By Karla Florez | Mar 23, 2022
Eagle Eye Networks unveiled its most recent expansion plans in India, intended to improve the country’s tech, education and public safety industries.
University of Alberta's Esarey on Xi Jinping: 'I see him continuing to try to use media power to achieve his objectives'
By Karla Florez | Mar 23, 2022
Dr. Ashley Esarey of the University of Alberta discussed the findings of his recent XI Jinping-related paper, "The Xi Jinping Effect” with podcast Pekingology host Jude Blanchette.
Weinberg: 'We can think of no risk to the global economy that is greater than the risk of a COVID outbreak in China'
By Karla Florez | Mar 23, 2022
A recent rise of Covid-19 cases in China is significantly threatening supply chain processes worldwide.
ANZ unveils digital banking service with no monthly fees
By Globe Banner | Mar 23, 2022
ANZ has introduced ANZ Plus, a new digital banking service aimed at enhancing the financial management capabilities of Australians.
ANZ launches new app amid evolving banking landscape
By Globe Banner | Mar 23, 2022
ANZ Bank has launched its new ANZ Plus app, aiming to address the challenges of open banking where customers have greater control over their data.
J&J Green Paper, Inc. introduces ‘new era of paper products’ in South Africa
By Karla Florez | Mar 22, 2022
J&J Green Paper, Inc. has partnered with South African specialty wax maker Cerax PTY Ltd. to produce a mass supply of alternative green paper.
NetAbstraction CEO on EMEA expansion: 'We have been experiencing accelerating in-bound demand for our products'
By Karla Florez | Mar 22, 2022
NetAbstraction has expanded to Europe, the Middle East and Africa with the opening of a new office in Cork, Ireland amid rising demand for cyber security in the region.
Spectrum Chemical vice president: 'There is an even greater worldwide demand for chemicals whose quality and safety are thoroughly documented' due to COVID-19
By Karla Florez | Mar 22, 2022
Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. has added 12 new products to its bioCERTIFIED quality management system in response to a recent acceleration in global demand.
Rudd on economic slowdown and discord in China: 'Not all within the Party's ranks have been happy'
By John Kelly | Mar 21, 2022
China's recently released economic target—the smallest in the past 30 years, as reported in Globe Banner—no doubt raised questions, but the Asia Society Policy Institute explains why this industrial giant may be taking baby steps.
EO Charging CEO on concluding partnership with FRSG: 'We have decided that this route is no longer in the best interests of the business'
By Karla Florez | Mar 21, 2022
First Reserve Sustainable Growth Corp.’s Business combination agreement with UK-based company, Juuce Limited, more commonly known as EO Charging, has come to an end.
ConnexPay CEO: 'We’re excited to offer our clients the ability to issue virtual cards in local currency to Canadian suppliers'
By Karla Florez | Mar 21, 2022
ConnexPay has extended its operations to Canada, granting its residents the ability to issue virtual card payments in Canadian currency (CAD).
Square marketing manager: 'We are thrilled to be partnering with CodeBase, Scotland’s biggest tech start-up incubator'
By Karla Florez | Mar 21, 2022
Square recently entered a partnership with CodeBase to make its payment and API systems accessible to entrepreneurs based in the region.
Tachyum CEO on launch of German website: 'At the heart of our corporate philosophy has always been the concept of thinking globally, acting locally'
By Karla Florez | Mar 21, 2022
A German-language version of Tachyum is now live to help the country prosper in the technology, supercomputing and data center markets.
SambaNova Systems CEO on international expansion: 'We're excited to grow our presence in Japan'
By Karla Florez | Mar 21, 2022
SambaNova Systems has taken a step further in its international expansion with the appointment of Toshinori Kujiraoka, who will lead the company's Japan-based operations as country sales director.
VanEck CEO: 'We look forward to further engaging with investors in Brazil, continuing to bring more of our lineup of industry-leading investment solutions to market'
By Karla Florez | Mar 21, 2022
VanEck has partnered with Brazil-based depository bank, Banco Bradesco S.A. to create four VanEck Exchange Traded Funds.