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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Media OutReach Newswire – September 8, 2024 – Steven Chou, Chairman of Sahm Capital and Chief Strategy Officer of Valuable Capital Group Limited, highlighted the transformative role of technology in the Saudi financial sector during his keynote address at the 24th edition of Fintech in Riyadh. The event attracted 36,959 visitors, over 300 brands and 350 investors from the sector, making it a key platform for discussing fintech innovation. During the panel discussion, Steven highlighted Sahm Capital’s leadership position as the first broker on Tadawul to implement a proprietary settlement and clearing system. “Our system captures…

Apple (AAPL) will host its annual iPhone event at its Cupertino, California, headquarters on Monday, September 9. The company is expected to launch four new iPhones, as well as the 10th anniversary edition of the Apple Watch and new AirPods.In addition to hardware, the presentation will focus primarily on the rollout of Apple’s AI platform for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The company’s fall event is arguably one of the biggest of the year and helps set the tone for Apple’s year ahead. I’ll be on hand in Cupertino to bring you all the latest news.Here’s what you need Expect Apple’s…

SebiIt’s new Guidelines to manage stock price impact arising from market rumors will ensure that the stock price used in the merger and acquisition (M&A), buyouts and others transactions are not artificially influenced by speculative market activitiesexperts said on Wednesday. Market rumors relating to a business business can create volatility in stock prices, often leading to transactions that do not reflect the true value of a company. These market rumors can be related to anything, including the departure of senior management, cancellation of an order and financial health. “The Sebi framework addresses this issue by establishing a mechanism to determine…

Between September 2 and 7, 2024, no fewer than 23 startups from various sectors raised more than $235 million in funding from investors. These sectors include D2C, Watertech, Sportstech, Ride-hailing, B2B, Fintech, Aviation, Healthcare, Traveltech and Cleantech. Last week, Indian startups raised more than $485 million in fundingwith the Quick Commerce unicorn Zepto Raises $340 Million alone. Unlike mergers and acquisitions, which typically do not disclose financial data, these funding rounds provide insight into sectors that are attracting growing investor interest. High value-added offers A wide range of sectors attracted investment during the week, with the ride-hailing sector leading the…

(Bloomberg) — Adobe Inc.’s top lawyer, Dana Rao, who played a central role in shaping its artificial-intelligence strategy and shepherding it through a failed antitrust battle, is leaving the company.Bloomberg’s most read articles“Dana has been a valuable member of our leadership team, and we value her contributions and counsel,” an Adobe spokesperson said Thursday in response to a Bloomberg News inquiry. As the company conducts a “thorough search” for a permanent successor, Chief Human Resources Officer Gloria Chen will lead Adobe’s legal organization, the spokesperson added.Rao has played a central role in defining Adobe’s approach to generative AI. The company…

JACKSONVILLE, Florida – There is a critical need for more fintech workers in Jacksonville right now, which is why a local university is launching two new programs to help companies find talent.The University of North Florida will offer a bachelor’s and master’s degree program in Fintech beginning in the fall semester. The programs will combine the computing, engineering and technology aspects of industry with the business side. Local businesses say it’s something they want to see from people looking for jobs.If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage using your phone, used a mobile payment service to send or receive money,…

Recent election years have been busy ones in the world of financial regulatory policy, and 2024 promises to be no different. This year could be even busier given the large backlog of proposed rules and the fallout from the regional banking crisis of spring 2023.Regulators will also continue to adapt to evolving innovations in cryptocurrencies and tokenization, as well as the contours of private credit markets. Here are several key issues worth watching.Impact of the election yearIt is commonly accepted that every branch of government slows down its pace of work during a presidential election year. Recently, the opposite has…

Healthcare Financing NewsAI Model Safety vs. Ease of AdoptionCISOs must have the curiosity to seek answers when they detect that something is wrong when AI innovations are integrated….1 day ago

In 2024, we are poised to witness major advancements in financial technology that will improve efficiency, security, and accessibility. Here’s a look at the top ten trends propelling the industry forward and marking critical areas of development for the digital transformation of finance. Automated reconciliations In short, reconciliation is the process of matching multiple sets of data to ensure that all intended transactions have been completed. When done on a timely and regular basis, it helps businesses maintain consistency in transaction flows and protect their finances from pitfalls such as overdrafts or fraud. Historically, reconciliation was manual, but financial process…

Investors may be bracing for an initial public offering (IPO) renaissance, but if the PYMNTS FinTech IPO Index is any indication: Caveat emptor. There is a growing demand for conclusion of agreementsfor startups to be acquired for the purpose of buying rather than building operations, and for FinTech companies, in particular, to go public as they raise capital. Monzo stands out here, having raised more than $430 million in a funding round this month. Nothing may be among the companies that will publicthus providing investors with an additional opportunity to play in the ‘buy now, pay later’ (BNPL) space. Klarna…