Kashan Hasan to head Reckitt in Pakistan

KARACHI, PAKISTAN: Kashan Hasan has been appointed as the lead for all Pakistan operations at Reckitt – formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser (RB). Previously, Kashan was leading the Health business in…

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Symphony partners with AI-powered fintech Saphyre

NEW YORK: Symphony Communication has established a strategic partnership with fintech firm Saphyre Inc. to integrate patented AI technology into pre- and post-trade workflows for front, middle and back-office teams,…

NNR June 29, 2021

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Facebook launches financial education initiative for women-led businesses in Pakistan

KARACHI, PAKISTAN: Facebook is expanding its women-empowerment focused initiative, ‘SheMeansBusiness’ to bolster financial inclusion and resiliency of women-led businesses in Pakistan, a news release said. Implemented in partnership with State…

NNR June 26, 2021

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TotalEnergies with Qatar Petroleum win two new shallow water exploration licenses

TotalEnergies will operate the blocks with a 40% working interest, alongside Qatar Petroleum (20%) and the national company Staatsolie (40%). PARIS, FRANCE: TotalEnergies and its partner Qatar Petroleum have been…

NNR June 25, 2021

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Synchronoss Technologies announces $100 million public offering of common shares

BRIDGEWATER, N.J: Synchronoss Technologies Inc. intends to offer and sell $100 million of shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering, a news release said. Synchronoss also expects…

NNR June 25, 2021

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Richard Buery Jr. appointed new Chief Executive Officer of Robin Hood

NEW YORK: Robin Hood announced Richard Buery Jr. will be leading the organization as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2021. Buery will bring extensive experience in nonprofit and…

NNR June 17, 2021

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Walmart and the Elton John AIDS Foundation to change course of HIV in the United States

BENTONVILLE: Walmart and the Elton John AIDS Foundation are joining forces to change the course of HIV in the United States with the launch of “Breakthrough.” This new initiative aims to…

NNR June 5, 2021

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Aon divesting U.S. retirement business and Aon Retiree Health Exchange for a total of $1.4 billion

DUBLIN: Aon plc (NYSE: AON) has signed definitive agreements to sell its U.S. retirement business to Aquiline and its Aon Retiree Health Exchange business to Alight for total gross consideration…

NNR June 3, 2021

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Unisys Corporation agrees to acquire Unify Square for $152.5 million

Creating the Most Advanced and Flexible Enterprise-wide Solution to Optimize the Collaboration Experience BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS), has entered into an agreement to acquire Unify Square, the leading…

NNR June 3, 2021

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Amazon Inc. acquires MGM movie company for $8.45 billion

SEATTLE: Amazon Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie company (MGM) have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire MGM for a purchase price of $8.45 billion, a news release said MGM has nearly…

NNR May 26, 2021

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HomeServices of America appoints Christy Budnick as CEO of HSF Affiliates

MINNEAPOLIS: HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, announced that Christy Budnick, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty, has been named chief executive officer of HSF…

NNR May 25, 2021

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Ares Management to acquire Black Creek Group’s U.S. real estate investment management business

LOS ANGELES: A subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Black Creek Group’s U.S. real estate investment management firm (Black…

NNR May 21, 2021