Niels Flensted-Jensen, CEO of Copenhagen-based Criipto, recently acquired by BankAxept AS, parent company of Norwegian BankID, offered a broad perspective on digital security during his talk at Authenticate 2024. Drawing on his experiences, he discussed the critical differences between securing data centers and ensuring the safety of a wider population,...

Morgan Stanley CEO, Ted Pick, expressed on Wednesday that he anticipates a rise in initial public offerings (IPOs) from major private companies aiming to expand and enhance their compensation strategies. During a conference call, a transcript of which was provided by AlphaSense, Pick shared his views on the future of...

HYBE CEO Lee Jae-sang addressed the company's ongoing legal conflicts with former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin during a town hall meeting with employees on Monday, according to local media reports. Lee assured employees that HYBE is taking "principled and reasonable measures" to handle these issues. Lee acknowledged the disputes involving...

Rose Acre Farms, based in Seymour, Indiana, has appointed Tony Wesner as its new Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Wesner, who previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer, succeeds Marcus Rust, who will move into an advisory role as the company’s Chief Visionary Officer....

Hong Kong has been ranked the freest economy in the world among 165 economies, according to the "Economic Freedom of the World: 2024 Annual Report" released by the Fraser Institute on October 16. The city climbed one spot from last year to reclaim the top position. In the report's five...

Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, has been named the next CEO of AICPA & CIMA, which jointly operate as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. His appointment follows a global search for a successor to Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, the longest-serving CEO in AICPA's history, who announced his retirement earlier...

The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is shifting its focus toward fostering meaningful communication between companies and investors rather than dictating how businesses should operate, according to its head. On Thursday, Hiromi Yamaji, CEO of Japan Exchange Group, which manages the TSE, stated during a press briefing in Tokyo that the...

Starting October 23rd, Disneyland will introduce an exclusive skip-the-line option designed for its wealthiest patrons. This new offering, priced at $400 per person per day, allows guests to bypass lines at any point during their visit without having to schedule a return time in advance. The announcement was made on...

Japan experienced its largest export decline since early 2021 in September, casting doubt on the strength of its economic recovery amid weakening global demand. According to a report from the Ministry of Finance, exports fell by 1.7% year-on-year, driven by a drop in shipments of cars, mineral fuels, and construction...