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SEC Proposes to Update Accredited Investor Definition to Increase Access to Investments

SEC Proposes to Update Accredited Investor Definition to Increase Access to Investments

SEC | Release | Dec 18, 2019 The proposal would expand the definition of accredited investor and increase retail access to private markets Washington D.C., Dec. 18, 2019 — The Securities and Exchange Commission voted to propose amendments to the definition of accredited investor, one of the principal tests for who is eligible to participate

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Renault hires former PSA research chief

Renault hires former PSA research chief

French car marker Renault said has hired former PSA research and development chief Gilles Le Borgne as head of engineering.



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Amazon to showcase its transportation drive at world's largest tech show

Amazon to showcase its transportation drive at world's largest tech show

From making cars talk using Alexa's voice to managing data from factories full of robots, Amazon.com Inc wants a big piece of the action in transportation, and next week at CES will unveil more about its strategy to achieve that goal than ever before.



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The economics of unused gift cards

The economics of unused gift cards

The Hustle | Zachary Crockett | Jan 4, 2020 Every year, Americans spend billions of dollars on gift cards. But what happens to the money when the cards aren’t redeemed? The most desired item on wish lists this past holiday season wasn’t a pair of Airpods, a Nintendo Switch, or a Baby Yoda plush toy.

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Wall Street opens lower on rising Middle East tensions

Wall Street opens lower on rising Middle East tensions

U.S. stocks opened lower on Monday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran encouraged investors to seek refuge in safer assets such as gold and government bonds.



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New parents can take penalty-free early withdrawals from retirement savings, but it will increase your taxable income

New parents can take penalty-free early withdrawals from retirement savings, but it will increase your taxable income

When Congress passed the Secure Act last month, it added one more reason — new parenthood —for when individuals under age 59½ can take penalty-free withdrawals from retirement savings. But it may not be the wisest strategy.

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Principles for Businesses

Principles for Businesses

Robin Ford Consulting | Jan 6, 2019 Principles for Businesses When hearing the phrase “principles for businesses” most of us working in the financial services sector think first of the high level requirements and high level expectations imposed on financial services businesses by regulators. They really matter – partly because they are (or should be)

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How to invest when you don't know the first thing about investing

How to invest when you don't know the first thing about investing

The more you know, the better you'll feel about investing. Putting your money in stocks and bonds is a better way to grow your wealth over time than using a traditional, low-interest savings account.

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Futures knocked lower by escalating Middle East tensions

Futures knocked lower by escalating Middle East tensions

U.S. stock index futures slid on Monday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran prompted investors to seek refuge in safer assets such as gold and government bonds.



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Analyst sees 'bull case' of $400 for Apple, citing 5g 'super cycle'

Analyst sees 'bull case' of $400 for Apple, citing 5g 'super cycle'

Wedbush's Dan Ives said 2019 was just the beginning for Apple's "transformational 5G super cycle."

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New parents can now take penalty-free early withdrawals from retirement savings, but they may want to think twice

New parents can now take penalty-free early withdrawals from retirement savings, but they may want to think twice

When Congress passed the Secure Act last month, it added one more reason — new parenthood —for when individuals under age 59½ can take penalty-free withdrawals from retirement savings. But it may not be the wisest strategy.

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Ford U.S. sales fall 1.3% in fourth quarter

Ford U.S. sales fall 1.3% in fourth quarter

Ford Motor Co reported a 1.3% fall in sales for the fourth quarter in the United States, hurt by declining sales of passenger cars.



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Louis Dreyfus owner pledges her stake as collateral in $1 billion Credit Suisse loan: filing

Louis Dreyfus owner pledges her stake as collateral in $1 billion Credit Suisse loan: filing

Margarita Louis-Dreyfus borrowed $1 billion from Credit Suisse last year to buy out minority shareholders of Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and pledged her majority stake in the commodities trader as collateral, a company filing showed.



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Data's the secret weapon for Rappi, SoftBank's big bet in Latin America

Data's the secret weapon for Rappi, SoftBank's big bet in Latin America

"We're going to help you understand your missed opportunities," the boss of delivery app Rappi tells restaurants and food brands. "Why Wednesday is maybe not the best day for you, or why lunch is better than dinner."



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Oil tops $70 as Iran, Trump trade threats

Oil tops $70 as Iran, Trump trade threats

Oil prices rose over 1% on Monday, pushing Brent above $70 a barrel, as rhetoric from the United States, Iran and Iraq fanned tensions in the Middle East after a U.S. air strike which killed a top Iranian military commander.



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