Why banks don"t diversify their foreign assets enough
A new paper links portfolio diversification and information production, explaining why banks concentrate their holdings of foreign assets......»»
Ford technology deal with China"s CATL targeted for U.S. review by GOP senator
Rubio, the top Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee, called for an immediate Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. review of the licensing agreement between Ford and China's CATL......»»
Anker recalls 535 Power Bank over fire hazard
Anker has issued a voluntary recall of one of its power banks after discovering that it could pose a fire safety risk.Anker 535 Power BankDue to a manufacturing issue, Anker is asking customers who own Anker 535 Power Banks to stop using the device i.....»»
LogRhythm and Trend Micro help organizations defend their critical assets
Together, LogRhythm and Trend Micro are empowering security teams to confidently navigate a changing threat landscape and quickly secure their environments. The combined solution allows security teams to pull threat data from multiple sources, correl.....»»
Apple taps Swedish politician to advise on "global trends"
Ann Linde, former Minister for Foreign Affairs in Sweden, is joining an advisory board within Apple to contribute to analyses of international issues.Swedish politician Ann Linde (source: Wiki Commons)Linde, from Sweden's Social Democratic Party, has.....»»
Norwegian banks ally to say that Apple Pay should be opened up
The coalition of banks that formed Norwegian payment app Vipps wants to see antitrust action taken against Apple, unless Apple Pay's NFC tech is opened up.Credit: AppleThe European Union held a closed hearing over Apple's alleged antitrust behavior o.....»»
New hope for forests of ancient Athens" silver hills
It was once the source of Athens' fabulous golden-age wealth before its hillsides were blackened by fire after fire and scandalously torched by a foreign mining company......»»
Apple faces steep learning curve in "Make in India"
It's an inevitable job for Apple to diversify its supply chain outside of China. However, low yields and a lack of a sense of urgency mean a steep learning curve for Apple to manufacture products in India......»»
Wishing-Soft expands into global market through ESH competencies
In terms of overseas market expansions, Mr. Atlas Tung, founder and CEO of Wishing-Soft, pointed out that for a startup who wishes to reach customers in a foreign market, on top of single-point advances such as participating in exhibitions and networ.....»»
The FBI’s most controversial surveillance tool is under threat
Review of FBI’s access to foreign intelligence reveals misuse of surveillance tech. Enlarge (credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) An existential fight over the US government’s ability to spy on its own citizens is.....»»
SEC reaches $30 million settlement with Kraken
The Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a $30 million settlement with the cryptocurrency platform Kraken that will force it to unwind a program offering investment returns to US users who committed their digital assets to the company......»»
Can codified gestures help language learners master grammar rules?
A recent study from the Institute of English Language and Literature at Freie Universität Berlin has shown that using codified gestures as a teaching method may make it easier for children and adolescents to understand the grammar rules of a foreign.....»»
Seven Russians sanctioned over ransomware cyber-crime
UK and US announce rare joint action against the men, including freezing their assets......»»
Penske Automotive"s Q4 net income declines amid record revenue
The auto retailer's fourth-quarter included higher foreign currency exchange and lower average gross profits per new vehicle and used vehicle, though higher new-vehicle sales helped generate record fourth-quarter revenue......»»
Neustar Security Services UltraPlatform protects enterprises’ digital assets
Neustar Security Services is launching UltraPlatform, a solution that leverages three Neustar Security Services’ offerings critical to protecting organizations’ online assets and infrastructure: an authoritative domain name system (DNS) service,.....»»
Taiwan may help India train talents for electronics and semiconductors
Amid global efforts to diversify chips and electronics supply across continents, Taiwan is reportedly ready to help India build its semiconductor capabilities through economic and cultural cooperation......»»
Shift Technologies sheds East Coast stores
The retailer said its store leases, inventory and related assets in Richmond, Va.; Charlottesville, Va.; and Tampa, Fla., will "be assumed by a local dealership group." It did not disclose the name of the group......»»
Losing the natural world comes with major risks for Australia"s super funds and banks
As the economist Herman Daly pithily said, the economy is a wholly owned subsidiary of the environment—not the reverse. Nature makes our lives possible through what scientists call ecosystem services. Think healthy food, clean water, feed for lives.....»»
Hybrid cloud storage security challenges
Companies are challenged with more complex hybrid IT environments. They are raising budgets to fend off cyberattacks and keep up as production environments continue to diversify across various clouds, according to Veeam Software. While organizations.....»»
Mix of legacy OT and connected technologies creates security gaps
Rising threats to vehicles and industrial operational technology (OT) have led a growing number of enterprises worldwide to invest in advanced technologies and services to better secure their assets, according to an ISG research report. The report fi.....»»
Budget constraints force cybersecurity teams to do more with less
49% of organizations have sufficient budget to fully meet their current cybersecurity needs, and 11% can, at best, protect only their most critical assets, according to a survey by the Neustar International Security Council. Despite the rapidly chang.....»»