School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University

KPMG LLP Names Rema Serafi Vice Chair - Tax

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 18, 2023) - KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm, today announced that Rema Serafi (@remaserafi) has been named Vice Chair - Tax, succeeding Greg Engel who is retiring after four decades of service.

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 18, 2023) - KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm, today announced that Rema Serafi (@remaserafi) has been named Vice Chair - Tax, succeeding Greg Engel who is retiring after four decades of service.
  • As the new Vice Chair - Tax, effective November 15, 2023, Rema will also serve as a member of the firm's Management Committee.
  • "Our tax business plays a critical role in the makeup of our multi-disciplinary model and overall growth of our firm.
  • With Serafi's appointment to Vice Chair, Kevin Jackson will succeed her as National Managing Partner - Tax.

Pan Finance Announces the Q3 Award Winners of 2023

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Friday, September 8, 2023

The front cover article of the Pan Finance Q3 2023 edition explores how cashless societies can impact financial inclusion and uncovers the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for financial service providers.

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  • The front cover article of the Pan Finance Q3 2023 edition explores how cashless societies can impact financial inclusion and uncovers the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for financial service providers.
  • Furthermore, Pan Finance continues to shine a spotlight on leading examples of best practice across the world of finance.
  • Frank Breuss, Co-Founder and CEO of Nikulipe said, "We are incredibly proud to have won the prestigious Pan Finance 2023 Award for "Most Trusted Local Payment Method Enabler - Europe and Africa".
  • Pan Finance is delighted to announce the following award winners in the Q3 2023 edition:
    To learn more about these award winners, pick up the latest issue of Pan Finance magazine, available now:
    Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, Former Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning of Nigeria;
    Andrés Velasco, Former Presidential Candidate and Finance Minister of Chile, is Dean of the School of Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science; Takatoshi Ito, Former Japanese Deputy Vice Minister of Finance, is a Professor at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University.

Pan Finance Announces the Q3 Award Winners of 2023

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 8, 2023

The front cover article of the Pan Finance Q3 2023 edition explores how cashless societies can impact financial inclusion and uncovers the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for financial service providers.

Key Points: 
  • The front cover article of the Pan Finance Q3 2023 edition explores how cashless societies can impact financial inclusion and uncovers the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for financial service providers.
  • Furthermore, Pan Finance continues to shine a spotlight on leading examples of best practice across the world of finance.
  • Frank Breuss, Co-Founder and CEO of Nikulipe said, "We are incredibly proud to have won the prestigious Pan Finance 2023 Award for "Most Trusted Local Payment Method Enabler - Europe and Africa".
  • Pan Finance is delighted to announce the following award winners in the Q3 2023 edition:
    To learn more about these award winners, pick up the latest issue of Pan Finance magazine, available now:
    Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, Former Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning of Nigeria;
    Andrés Velasco, Former Presidential Candidate and Finance Minister of Chile, is Dean of the School of Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science; Takatoshi Ito, Former Japanese Deputy Vice Minister of Finance, is a Professor at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University.

FORMER U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY OFFICIAL RELEASES SHORT, ANIMATED VIDEOS TO TEACH STUDENTS ABOUT INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A former national security official has released a series of educational videos entitled Geek Out with Oh My World to teach students the fundamentals of international affairs and answer major questions in the world of geopolitics. The videos are short (2-3 minutes), digestible, and are almost fully animated. They have been released on YouTube and are free.

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  • "The goal of these videos is to teach these topics in a fun and easy way, but also to inspire others to learn about them because geopolitics matter!
  • Chemali spent the majority of her career working in senior national security and public affairs positions in the U.S. government – at the National Security Council, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations.
  • In addition to being the creator and host of Oh My World, she is an adjunct professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.
  • It includes a weekly world news and political satire show on YouTube, interviews with global changemakers, and short-form videos across social media platforms.

COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL'S DEMING CENTER AWARDS 2023 DEMING CUP TO MICHELE BUCK AND BRIAN CORNELL

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Business School's W. Edwards Deming Center for Quality, Productivity, and Competitiveness announced that Michele Buck, chair, president and CEO of The Hershey Company, and Brian Cornell, chair and CEO of Target, will receive its 2023 Deming Cup for Operational Excellence at a ceremony at Columbia University's Low Library Rotunda on October 24, 2023. Awarded annually since 2010, the Deming Cup recognizes leaders for operational excellence and for fostering a culture of continuous improvement within their organizations.

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  • Awarded annually since 2010, the Deming Cup recognizes leaders for operational excellence and for fostering a culture of continuous improvement within their organizations.
  • "The Deming Cup is a special annual event where we recognize excellence and leadership," said Columbia Business School Dean and David and Lyn Silfen Professor of Business, Costis Maglaras .
  • Deming Cup awardees have been global leaders, innovators and disrupters, representing both public and private sectors.
  • "The Deming Center commends Michele Buck and Brian Cornell for their strategic and operational leadership, transformative business growth, and investment in their people and culture," said Columbia Business School Professor Nelson Fraiman , director of the W. Edwards Deming Center.

Airwallex and Public partner to minimise FX costs for UK investors purchasing U.S.-based equities

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

LONDON and NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airwallex , a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, today announced its partnership with Public , a U.S.-based multi-asset investing platform, to minimise conversion costs for UK investors when purchasing U.S.-based equities on the Public app.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON and NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airwallex , a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, today announced its partnership with Public , a U.S.-based multi-asset investing platform, to minimise conversion costs for UK investors when purchasing U.S.-based equities on the Public app.
  • The news comes on the heels of Public's entry into the UK , the company's first expansion outside of the United States.
  • With this launch, UK members can create a portfolio with over 5,000 U.S.-listed equities, benefit from low FX fees, and zero commission trading during U.S. stock market hours, all while accessing Public's deep data and insights.
  • We're excited to be powering Public's UK app and further break down barriers for UK investors to access the U.S.

Black Hat USA 2023 Closes on Record-Breaking Event in Las Vegas

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Black Hat , the producer of the cybersecurity industry’s most established and in-depth security events, today announced the successful completion of the in-person component of Black Hat USA 2023.

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  • Black Hat , the producer of the cybersecurity industry’s most established and in-depth security events, today announced the successful completion of the in-person component of Black Hat USA 2023.
  • ● Scholarships: As a way to introduce the next generation of security professionals to the Black Hat community, Black Hat awarded a total of 306 complimentary Black Hat USA 2023 Briefings passes.
  • ● Network Operations Center (NOC): As a key component of Black Hat USA, the Black Hat Network Operations Center (NOC) provided a high security, high availability network in an intensely demanding environment.
  • Top Partners and Sponsors of Black Hat USA 2023 include:
    For more information on Black Hat events, please visit https://www.blackhat.com .

Qurate Retail Group Promotes Eve DelSoldo to General Counsel

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qurate Retail Group SM, part of Qurate Retail, Inc. (Nasdaq: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP), today announced the promotion of Eve DelSoldo to General Counsel, effective immediately. In this role, she will oversee Qurate Retail Group's Legal shared services department including the advertising compliance, transactional, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, litigation, labor & employment, international legal, government affairs, and privacy, ethics & compliance teams. As a member of the Qurate Retail Group executive team, DelSoldo will report to David Rawlinson II, President and CEO of Qurate Retail, Inc.     

Key Points: 
  • WEST CHESTER, Pa., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qurate Retail Group SM, part of Qurate Retail, Inc. (Nasdaq: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP), today announced the promotion of Eve DelSoldo to General Counsel, effective immediately.
  • As a member of the Qurate Retail Group executive team, DelSoldo will report to David Rawlinson II, President and CEO of Qurate Retail, Inc.
    "Over her 13-plus years with the company, Eve has held a number of leadership roles within the Legal team.
  • Most recently, DelSoldo served as Deputy General Counsel, following the retirement of Qurate Retail Group's former General Counsel Larry Hayes in March 2023, where she has been successfully overseeing the company's legal department on an interim basis.
  • DelSoldo will be based at Qurate Retail Group's global headquarters in West Chester, Pa.

Investing Platform Public Launches in the United Kingdom

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

LONDON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public, a US-based multi-asset investing platform, launches today in the United Kingdom, entering its first market outside the United States. With the firm's UK expansion, Public aims to be the preeminent place to invest in US-listed equities, offering over 5,000 stocks, deep data and insights, and a simple and transparent fee structure with zero commission trading and low FX fees.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public , a US-based multi-asset investing platform, launches today in the United Kingdom, entering its first market outside the United States.
  • Many of these features are available to all Public members, while some are part of Public Premium, the company's paid subscription tier.
  • "Our first goal with launching Public in the UK is to be the best place to invest in US stocks," said Dann Bibas, GM of International at Public.
  • Public aims to launch Investment Plans in the UK, a tool that allows members to create customized recurring investments.

Investing Platform Public Launches in the United Kingdom

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 13, 2023

LONDON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public, a US-based multi-asset investing platform, launches today in the United Kingdom, entering its first market outside the United States. With the firm's UK expansion, Public aims to be the preeminent place to invest in US-listed equities, offering over 5,000 stocks, deep data and insights, and a simple and transparent fee structure with zero commission trading and low FX fees.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public , a US-based multi-asset investing platform, launches today in the United Kingdom, entering its first market outside the United States.
  • Many of these features are available to all Public members, while some are part of Public Premium, the company's paid subscription tier.
  • "Our first goal with launching Public in the UK is to be the best place to invest in US stocks," said Dann Bibas, GM of International at Public.
  • Public aims to launch Investment Plans in the UK, a tool that allows members to create customized recurring investments.