News from February 2023
China pushes digital currency: 'The United States is clearly behind'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 10, 2023
Sheila Warren, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, a global alliance of crypto industry leaders, said in an episode of the podcast "Unchained" that the world should pay attention to China's progress on advancing its central bank digital currency (CBDC) and its efforts to get other countries to use its digital yuan by offering to invest in infrastructure in those countries. Some experts have predicted that China aims to lead the world in digital currency adoption and could leverage it to set global standards and avoid sanctions imposed by the U.S. and its allies.
StoreDot chief science officer: 'The opening of our new U.S. R&D innovation hub is further evidence of our rapid expansion'
By Karla Florez | Feb 10, 2023
StoreDot, based in Israel, recently celebrated its first U.S. research facility opening in Irvine, California, a press release reported.
Peet’s Coffee makes its way to the Middle East: 'We are excited to expand the brand to new GCC markets'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 9, 2023
Peet's Coffee, based in California, opened its first-ever Middle Eastern location in Dubai, UAE, a press release reported. The launch was made in collaboration with Americana restaurants. The companies signed an exclusive master franchise deal in 2022.
Zigatta CEO: 'Being part of Improving will provide us a collection of new capabilities and offerings'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 9, 2023
Dallas-based modern digital services company, Improving has acquired software development and consulting firm, Zigatta, based in Frisco, Texas and Guadalajara, Mexico, a press release reported.
ReSight Global managing director: 'We are very happy to welcome PeepalDesign into the ReSight Global family'
By Karla Florez | Feb 8, 2023
Chicago-based UX research and design organization, ReSight Global recently acquired Indian UX research and design agency, PeepalDesign, securing its expansion in nine key global markets, a press release reported.
Senate Committee announces hearing on 'Why Financial System Safeguards are Needed for Digital Assets'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 8, 2023
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs has announced that it will hold a full committee hearing titled "Crypto Crash: Why Financial System Safeguards are Needed for Digital Assets" on Feb. 14. U.S. Senator Tim Scott, a ranking member on the committee, said that working to develop a framework for the regulation of digital assets is one of his top priorities for this Congressional session.
Lucid Group VP: 'The opening of our first retail location in the province of Quebec is a significant milestone'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 8, 2023
Lucid Group, Inc. recently celebrated the opening of its most recent combination delivery and service studio in Quebec, according to a press release.
ANZ CEO discusses economic outlook amid rising interest rates
By Globe Banner | Feb 8, 2023
The prospect of a recession in Australia was the focus of a recent conversation between ANZ Chief Executive Shayne Elliott and radio host Neil Mitchell on 3AW.
ANZ appoints Graham Hodges as non-executive director amid structural changes
By Globe Banner | Feb 8, 2023
Graham Hodges has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director on the Boards of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited and ANZ BH PTY LTD.
Grain Management founder: Our London office 'positions us well as a partner to global management teams'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 7, 2023
Grain Management, LLC recently expanded its presence in Europe with a new office in London, a press release reported.
Encora CEO on new acquisition: 'We are thrilled to welcome (Excellarate) to the Encora family'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 7, 2023
Encora recently acquired global technology solutions and services company, Excellarate in an effort to leverage its AI, analytics and automation abilities, a press release reported.
ANZ adjusts home loan and savings rates after RBA cash rate hike
By Globe Banner | Feb 7, 2023
ANZ has announced adjustments to its deposit and lending rates following the Reserve Bank of Australia's recent increase in the official cash rate.
HM Treasury: 'The government’s firm ambition is for the UK to be home to the most open, well-regulated and technologically advanced capital markets in the world'
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 6, 2023
The United Kingdom's (UK) economics and finance ministry, HM Treasury, has released a consultation paper that outlines proposals for a new regulatory regime, informed by recent market developments including the bankruptcy of crypto exchange FTX, as part of an ongoing effort to position the UK at the forefront of the crypto sector.
ANZ invests $50 million in View Media Group for strategic collaboration
By Globe Banner | Feb 6, 2023
ANZ has announced a strategic investment in View Media Group (VMG), an Australian property media and technology company.
TEKsystems Global Services VP: 'Our agreement with AWS takes our commitment to customer success to the next level'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 3, 2023
TEKsystems Global Services recently signed a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), a press release reported.
Cookies CEO on Thailand store: 'This store is beautiful and we are grateful for our partners on the ground in Thailand'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 3, 2023
Cookies, based in California, will soon expand into Thailand with a new dispensary opening in Bangkok, according to a press release. The country is the sixth market to be explored, and the new opening is the 58th to be established by the global cannabis brand.
Curran on SmartBear's new VP: 'Welcoming Nikki to SmartBear will support our equitable people and culture goals'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 3, 2023
SmartBear recently appointed Nikki Morcom as the new vice president of global talent acquisition and culture. Based in the UK, Morcom will be tasked with carrying out its global hiring and multisite strategies, according to a press release.
Georgian Agency for Innovation and Technology: 'Binance will ensure the implementation of its own educational and charity programs in Georgia'
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 3, 2023
Avtandil Kasradze, Chairman of the Georgian Agency for Innovation and Technology (GITA), said Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, and GITA have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and will launch educational and community initiatives in Georgia.
ANZ warns against romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2023
ANZ has issued a warning to its customers about the potential for romance and dating scams as Valentine's Day approaches.
SOC Investment Group: ‘We are concerned with the latest reports of child labor at Hyundai Motor Company’
By Globe Banner Report | Feb 2, 2023
The SOC Investment Group recently released a letter addressed to the Hyundai Motor Company demanding that they change their business practices after it came to light in December that child labor was allegedly being used in Hyundai's Alabama supply chain.