Maragos stresses his story as an immigrant who built a successful
financial technology business before his upset win for county comptroller in 2009.
Now among Japan's largest telecommunications company, the Tokyo - based Softbank Corp has at least 63,000 employees, humanoid robots ready for deployment, solar power plants,
financial technology business, and ride - booking services.
Meanwhile, high profile investors such as Peter Thiel are also making prescient bets on European startups, such as the Berlin - based
financial technology business N26.
Augmentum Capital is a long term investor in
financial technology businesses and is a subsidiary of RIT Capital Partners plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our
business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial,
business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for
business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the
business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information
technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over
financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco
business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to
business relationships and other
business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing
business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
-- Amy Zimmerman, head of people for Kabbage, a global
financial services,
technology and data platform serving small
businesses which has raised more than $ 1.6 billion in funding and lent out $ 4 billion overall
They're devoted to the
business of cannabis and the economy it portends, the
technology,
financial investment and media advocacy.
At 73, Atlanta - based Tarkenton owns seven companies including a conference - call company Teleconferencing Services LLC, a
financial - planning business for seniors Tarkenton Financial LLC and a collection of small - business cloud - based services called Lodestar Technology
financial - planning
business for seniors Tarkenton
Financial LLC and a collection of small - business cloud - based services called Lodestar Technology
Financial LLC and a collection of small -
business cloud - based services called Lodestar
Technology Labs LLC.
It's one of many Canadian startups in the
financial technology (fintech) space deploying low - cost, Internet - only
business models to disrupt the way bricks - and - mortar banks operate.
Ryan Himmel is a CPA and
financial technology executive who has dedicated over a decade of his work toward providing solutions to help accountants and small -
business owners better run their firms.
Verizon showed interest in Yahoo's core
business as early as December, when Chief
Financial Officer Fran Shammo said the company would «see if there is a strategic fit» for Yahoo's holdings, which include mail, news, sports and advertising
technology.
His clients include executives and
business leaders in a broad range of industries, including all varieties of
financial services (securities and commodities trading and sales, banking, investment and hedge funds), automobile manufacturing and sales, professional sports agency, pharmaceuticals, and high
technology.
Fortunately today, with modern computer
technology, it's easier than ever to set up a management information system that enables you to get the
financial numbers you need to make better
business decisions.
DST Global's Tom Stafford said: «Revolut is developing and delivering
technology that reduces the complexity and cost of
financial services for consumers and small
businesses.»
One of the options includes taking Overstock private, as Byrne focuses on applying blockchain
technology to global property records,
financial markets and even the retail
business.
As part of the 2013 Canadian
Business Leadership Forum, CB staff writer Richard Warnica interviewed BMO
Financial Group Chief
Technology & Operations Officer Jean - Michel Arés about the way that cloud services are changing the nature of information technology in the e
Technology & Operations Officer Jean - Michel Arés about the way that cloud services are changing the nature of information
technology in the e
technology in the enterprise.
This Bangalore - based company courts
businesses and
financial institutions in India that are investing in smart applications and
technology to connect with their customers.
Her consistent track record of successes in consumer and
financial services, as well as
technology businesses, is impressive.»
In this role, he leads
business and
financial strategies for the company to deliver profitable growth and long - term shareholder value, and sets direction for the finance, operations, supply chain and information
technology functions.
Many companies today, from retailers to
financial institutions, are de facto
technology businesses.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United
Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including
financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel,
financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the
financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced
technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired
businesses into United
Technologies» existing
businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United
Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United
Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new
business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United
Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United
Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United
Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United
Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United
Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United
Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective
financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United
Technologies being restricted in their operation of their
businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United
Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United
Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
There's one area of good news: success in a
business line that comes closest to Bloomberg's original mission — providing
technology services to the
financial industry.
The disclosure said that the company may face product liability claims due to «failures of new
technologies that we are pioneering, including autopilot in our vehicles,» adding that «product liability claims could harm our
business, prospects, operating results and
financial condition.»
A wide variety of
technology businesses are currently focused on streamlining
financial transactions, for both merchants and consumers.
That slight alteration was a small part of a big plan to turn the company from a cheque - processing
business into a global
financial technology operation.
I became impressed with the many ways
technology can make
financial services more accessible to consumers and small
business owners.
Some of the proceeds of the IPO will go to repay outstanding debt Zipcar owes to
financial instutitutions, and «approximately $ 5.0 million to repay amounts owing to certain former shareholders of Streetcar» as well as a portion of the net proceeds to invest in «companies,
technologies, services or assets that complement our
business.»
After less than a year in
business, the company is bringing new
technology to a pretty niche field in the world of investment banking and sparring with
financial industry heavyweights in the process.
Founded during the
financial crisis by Rob Frohwein, Marc Gorlin and Kathryn Petralia, friends who had experience with
technology and start - ups, the Atlanta - based company has disrupted the online lending market by providing fully automated funding to small
businesses in just minutes.
Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, and capital markets conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the operations of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its cost of capital; (3) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance of new product offerings; (6) the availability and cost of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the impact of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving
business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company's information
technology infrastructure; (10)
financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).
One: books about how the
financial crash happened and why (Making it Happen, The Alchemists, The Unwinding, The Billionaire's Apprentice, After the Music Stopped) and two: books about the
business and culture of
technology (The Everything Store, Smarter Than You Think, as well as Hatching Twitter, by Nick Bilton and Dogfight: How Apple and Google Went to War and Started a Revolution, by Fred Vogelstein.)
The rapid growth in these markets will likely continue, as
financial institutions and health - care - related
businesses embrace change through their
technologies.
While the new
technology promises to make cash management quicker and more cost - effective, so far it does little to address the small -
business community's thorniest
financial problem: its lack of access to capital.
The company is also teaming up with the fintech startups Stellar.org and KlickEx Group to use blockchain
technology to process
financial transactions across borders and currencies — a process which is often prohibitively slow and costly for small
business owners, especially when they are in developing regions with smaller banking infrastructures.
He and his cohead, Eric Lane, were behind Goldman's March 2016 acquisition of Honest Dollar, the
financial -
technology company that helps small
businesses establish retirement savings accounts for employees.
Keep up with the emerging
technologies, new players, and fast - changing trends that are transforming
financial services and shaking up the way incumbent firms do
business.
Readily available
technology allows small
businesses to stay organized, in communication and keep their
financial house in order.
For years, I have watched and listened to all manner of
business people that I work with or come across complain about China's underhand restrictions and rules that favour its own domestic champions in just about any industry — from traditional smokestack industries, to chemicals, machine tools, autos,
technology, services,
financial services — you name it.
Prior to joining Apple, Mr. Maestri was Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer of Xerox Corporation, a
business services and
technology company, from February 2011
As the
financial markets opened this morning in New York, speculation that President Trump will pursue more
business - friendly policies has offset the fear of the unknown with the S&P 500 Index rising as a surge in health - care shares offset losses in consumer and
technology companies.
While at Symantec India, as
business head of the banking,
financial services and information
technology verticals, Bedi helped the company achieve year - on - year triple - digit growth.
Investments in what is known as fintech, or
financial technology, tripled between 2013 and 2014 to $ 12.2 billion, and start - ups are now taking aim at nearly every line of
financial business.
Franklin Templeton Investments and its affiliated companies, including Fiduciary Trust Company International, Franklin / Templeton Distributors, Inc., Templeton / Franklin Investment Services, Inc., and Franklin Templeton
Financial Services Corp., («Franklin Templeton») have Crisis Management,
Business Continuity and
technology Disaster Recovery plans in place.
Launched in 2007, On Deck uses data aggregation and electronic payment
technology to evaluate the
financial health of small and medium sized
businesses and efficiently deliver capital to a market underserved by banks.
Launched in 2007, On Deck Capital uses data aggregation and electronic payment
technology to evaluate the
financial health of small
businesses and to efficiently deliver capital to a market underserved by traditional bank loans.
At a more complex but profound level, robo - advisors and other fintech companies are providing much of the
technology to help major
financial institutions transform their conventional advice
businesses.
The Ontario government is turning to Canada's
financial technology sector to help small
businesses get better access to financing.
A fintech company is a
business that provides
financial services by making use of software and modern
technology, according to Fintech Weekly.
But in a memo to employees announcing the hiring of Mr. Talwar last month, Goldman's chief executive, Lloyd C. Blankfein, and its president, Gary D. Cohn, noted that «the traditional means by which
financial services are delivered to consumers and small
businesses is being fundamentally reshaped» by
technology and the use of data and analytics.
Since the
financial crisis, several trends have kept it in check, including a surge in
business models which are less asset heavy, a shift in focus toward consumer - facing
technologies, and passive investing strategies that reward companies for spending free cash on stock buybacks rather than capital goods.