The CFPB issued a rule that would lower the allowed late fee charge by many credit card issuers, punishing consumers who pay their credit card bills on time. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a rule that would lower the late fee that could be charged by many credit card issuers, and as a result, the… Seguir leyendo How Government Micromanagement Hurts Responsible Credit Card Users
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Five Reasons Businesses Want Action on the Border Crisis Now
The business community is encouraged by the attention Congress has given to securing the border, but we need more than talk to solve this crisis. The crisis on the U.S.–Mexico border has been a significant public policy problem for several years now. In the past three fiscal years, the U.S. has set three new records for people… Seguir leyendo Five Reasons Businesses Want Action on the Border Crisis Now
ICBA, Travelers Celebrate Program’s 40th Anniversary with 22nd Dividend Payout
Washington, D.C. (Jan. 18, 2024)—The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced that its partnership with Travelers, which celebrated 40 years in 2023, will provide its 22nd consecutive annual dividend, bringing its total payout to more than $80 million for community banks around the country. About 1,200 community banks will share a dividend from the… Seguir leyendo ICBA, Travelers Celebrate Program’s 40th Anniversary with 22nd Dividend Payout
Jayud Announces Entry into Agreements to Acquire Two International Logistics Companies
SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Jayud Global Logistics Limited (NASDAQ: JYD) (“Jayud” or the “Company”), a leading end-to-end supply chain solution provider based in Shenzhen, specializing in cross-border logistics, today announced that Shenzhen Jayud Logistics Technology Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jayud in China, entered into equity purchase agreements to acquire 51% stakes in two international logistics… Seguir leyendo Jayud Announces Entry into Agreements to Acquire Two International Logistics Companies
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., – Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE: ASPN) (the “Company”) today announced that Don Young, President & Chief Executive Officer, and Ricardo C. Rodriguez, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, expect to discuss the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023, during a conference call scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. EST. The Company also… Seguir leyendo Aspen Aerogels, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call
MDJM LTD Issues Letter to Shareholders Regarding Strategic Focus and Progress in UK Market Initiatives
LETHAM, Scotland – MDJM LTD (Nasdaq: MDJH) (the “Company” or “MDJM”), an integrated global culture-driven asset management company, today issued the following letter to shareholders from its Chairman and CEO, Siping Xu, providing an update on the Company’s strategic shift since August 2022, which has been focusing on the integration of cultural arts and hotel services in the UK… Seguir leyendo MDJM LTD Issues Letter to Shareholders Regarding Strategic Focus and Progress in UK Market Initiatives
Delivers governor DeSantis the State of the State Address
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber in Tallahassee. Watch the full address here. You can find a full transcript of his State of the State address below: Mr. Speaker, Madam President, members of the Legislature,… Seguir leyendo Delivers governor DeSantis the State of the State Address
Passing of Gustavo Cisneros
TORONTO – It is with great sadness that the Board of Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) informs you of the passing of Gustavo Cisneros on December 29, 2023. Mr Cisneros was an independent member of the Board from 2003, chairing its Environment, Social and Governance and Nomination Committee and serving as a member of the Compensation Committee. He… Seguir leyendo Passing of Gustavo Cisneros
IMF Board of Governors Approves an increase of IMF members quotas by 50 percent
Washington, DC: On December, 2023, the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 16th General Review of Quotas and approved an increase of IMF members quotas by 50 percent (SDR 238.6 billion, or US$320 billion), which will bring total quotas to SDR 715.7 billion (US$960 billion). [1] When the voting deadline… Seguir leyendo IMF Board of Governors Approves an increase of IMF members quotas by 50 percent
How USTR’s Digital Trade Reversal Will Hurt Small Businesses
Small businesses will face increased logistics and e-commerce costs due to the retraction of widely supported U.S. digital trade rules. the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced it was walking back the longstanding U.S. position in support of strong digital trade rules. As we previously noted, this move will harm American workers, open the… Seguir leyendo How USTR’s Digital Trade Reversal Will Hurt Small Businesses