NextCar to partner with Westlake Financial
The agreement between the vehicle subscription service startup founded by former Fair CEO Scott Painter and Westlake will include a $400 million debt facility. Westlake will handle origination and servicing......»»
Proofpoint launches NIST-inspired framework to tackle data loss prevention challenges
Proofpoint launched a proprietary, partner-friendly, end-to-end information protection framework, providing organizations access to expertise, industry benchmark data and proven methodology in designing, implementing and maturing data loss prevention.....»»
People in financial distress behave more morally, says study
A new study conducted at Reichman University, in collaboration with Aarhus University in Denmark, challenges the negative stereotypes associated with individuals facing economic hardship. The study, led by Prof. Guy Hochman of Reichman University's B.....»»
Facebook ad partner may have tried to listen into your conversations
If you ever thought that Facebook was listening in on your conversations to hit you with targeted advertising, you may have been right.Meta and Google were allegedly clients of an advertiser's open-mic surveillance program.The advertising industry ha.....»»
EPOCH: A Poetic Psy-Phi Saga
Are you interested in AI? Do you enjoy science fiction? Do you have an opinion about how AI will impact the human species? Are you enthusiastic about it or worried about it? Or do you think you know the answer? Dave Jilk (my first business partner an.....»»
Do we have Microsoft to thank for the iPhone?
Where would Apple be today without Microsoft's and Bill Gates' act of financial generosity?.....»»
Ally"s EV lease strategy includes tax credits, residual guarantee
Ally Financial has rapidly expanded its EV leasing business after receiving a 50 percent residual value guarantee from an unspecified automaker during the first quarter......»»
More frequent financial reporting benefits investors
When it comes to financial reporting, how much information is too much? Public companies in the U.S. file reports every three months to comply with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission......»»
"More than just numbers:" Statistics expert uses data to predict extreme weather, financial downturns
Using data and numbers, a West Virginia University statistician is exploring new methods that could predict and model extreme patterns in weather events, financial turmoil and pollution levels......»»
2018 to 2021 saw no change in rates of intimate partner homicide among women
U.S. rates of intimate partner homicide involving female victims did not significantly change from 2018 to 2021, according to research published in the Aug. 29 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekl.....»»
Third-party risk management is under the spotlight
In the aftermath of the CrowdStrike IT outage, new research has uncovered a critical vulnerability within financial institutions regarding supply chain resilience. The outage has demonstrated the need for greater digital supply chain resilience, part.....»»
Pioneer Kitten: Iranian hackers partnering with ransomware affiliates
A group of Iranian hackers – dubbed Pioneer Kitten by cybersecurity researchers – is straddling the line between state-contracted cyber espionage group and initial access provider (and partner in crime) for affiliates of several ransomwar.....»»
Apple is replaying its Jony Ive trick to manage Maestri’s departure
Apple yesterday announced Luca Maestri’s upcoming departure from his long-held role as the company’s chief financial officer (CFO), with the relatively unknown Kevan Parekh replacing him. It’s no coincidence that Apple made the announcement.....»»
Westlake Financial launches fleet financing product to power micro leasing at dealerships
The vehicles used in micro lease programs can fall into a gap not covered by traditional floorplan or rental financing......»»
Apple announces CFO transition coming next year, names Luca Maestri successor
Apple has announced a major change for its executive team. The company’s current CFO (Chief Financial Officer), Luca Maestri, will transition out of his role after the end of 2024. more….....»»
Apple CFO shakeup: Kevan Parekh replacing Luca Maestri
Luca Maestri has served as Apple's CFO for over a decade, but he's stepping down and being replaced by Kevan Parekh, Apple's current VP of Financial Planning and Analysis.Apple ParkKevan Parekh has spent 11 years at Apple and leads Financial Planning.....»»
Nonprofits with investment income slower to recover from economic downturns, study shows
A recent study evaluates three decades of financial data from nonprofit organizations and finds that while the sector tends to bounce back quickly after periods of economic recession, some organizations bounce back more quickly than others. Specifica.....»»
Study IDs best "red flags" auditors can use to spot financial fraud
A new analysis of the benchmarks that auditors use to identify financial statement fraud risk finds that the most commonly used benchmarks are less effective at identifying fraud than benchmarks that are less commonly used......»»
Nintendo Direct August 2024: How to watch and what to expect
Nintendo is surprising us with an August Indie World Showcase and Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on August 27. Here's what to know about it......»»
Automakers need to prioritize privacy to leverage consumer data, experts say
A voice of the industry that is growing louder says consumer privacy is not only ethically correct, but also central to the financial success of connected-car ventures......»»
HMD is Now FC Barcelona’s Official Smartphone Partner
Part of the deal will also allow HMD to advertise its smartphones at the Olympic Stadium, and later on at Camp Nou. The post HMD is Now FC Barcelona’s Official Smartphone Partner appeared first on Phandroid. Finnish company HMD recen.....»»