Day: May 4, 2022

You’ll Never Guess How Much the World’s Most Expensive Passport Is

Published by InsideHook By Lindsay Rogers The passport is the holy grail of personal identification. And yet, not all passports are created equal. Based on the country of issue, some passports are actually more powerful than others. Some people, as a sort of birth right, also have — or are eligible for — more than one passport, which in turn grants them various (and sometimes, a more abundant array of) freedoms while traveling. Further, not all passports cost the same amount, either. For the uninitiated, an adult U.S. passport costs $165, and it’s good for 10 years. Come time to

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Amplify. Accelerate. Action. Thousands gather to re-energise UN Sustainable Development Goals during Catalyst 2030 annual event

# Catalyst 2030 explores bold new strategies to confront world’s pressing problems from food security to health crises # UN’s sustainable development goals in the spotlight as 2030 deadline looms # Thousands of social entrepreneurs and innovators collaborate at global event AMSTERDAM, May 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Members of the growing and influential movement […]

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Report: Companies resolved employee IT issues 23% faster in 2021

Freshworks’ annual IT Service Management Benchmark Report reveals how automation, virtual agents, and chatbots helped companies delight employees in the remote and hybrid work era SAN MATEO, Calif., May 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH), a software company empowering the people who power business, today announced the findings from its second annual […]

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Beware the jaywalkers, stepping out of line when crossing the road

Published by Relaxnews The term jaywalking refers to pedestrians crossing the road outside designated crosswalks. Several cities in the world are trying to restrict this behavior, notably with the help of surveillance cameras. And it’s a fight that can sometimes take radical forms. Why should motorists or cyclists be the only ones punished when they commit violations on the highway? In an effort to improve urban mobility, some countries and cities — including so-called smart cities — are cracking down on pedestrians who step out of line by jaywalking. Jaywalking is the term used to describe the act of crossing

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Exclusive-HSBC and Ping An executives plan to discuss breakup proposal – source

Published by Reuters UK By Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE (Reuters) -HSBC and Ping An executives plan to meet in mid-May to discuss the Chinese insurer’s proposal that the bank should explore strategic options such as spinning off its Asian business, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Ping An, the biggest shareholder in HSBC, called last week on the bank, which is headquartered in London, to look at ways to boost returns. The source declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the situation. Ping An, which is China’s biggest insurance company, did not immediately respond to Reuters

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World Record to Be Set as BetOnline Places First Wager From Space

Global Gambling Company Allows Users to Bet on Coin Flip from Beyond Earth’s Atmosphere BetOnline.ag MIAMI, May 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BetOnline.ag, a sports betting, poker and casino website that has been in operation for more than 25 years, is scheduled to set history in the gaming industry by becoming the first company to […]

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Artemest, the Luxury Online Marketplace for Italian Craftsmanship, Raises €15 Million Investment From IRIS Ventures and Olma Luxury Holdings

On a mission to preserve beauty and uniqueness, connecting local creators to global customers Featured Image for Artemest MILAN, May 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Italy is estimated to hold more than 1.3 million small arts and crafts companies, employing 3 million people. In an increasingly globalized world where design is a commodity, craftsmanship is […]

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Half Of Financial Advisors Will Soon Be Able To Offer Private Investments To Clients

Published by ValueWalk May 3, 2022 | Stamford, CT – More than half of financial advisors in the U.S. will soon have the ability to offer private investment opportunities to their clients. Just over 40% percent of financial advisors can invest client assets in private companies now, and another 12% say they will have that ability soon. With demand building, advisors are considering the appropriateness of private investments for these different types of clients. Most advisors believe private investments are a good fit for the portfolios of high net-worth and ultra-high net-worth clients. Some advisors take a more expa…

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