Haynes Financial News

Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for «May December,» directed by Todd Haynes and featuring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore in leading roles. The film explores a scandalous relationship between a married woman and a 13-year-old, reminiscent of the May-December romance between teacher Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau, which made headlines two decades ago. Julianne Moore's character, similar to Mary Kay Letourneau, faced legal consequences for her involvement with an underage teenager but later married him, relocating to lead a quiet family life.

Nonprofits and volunteers in Maui have cobbled together countless improvised and urgent solutions since the deadliest wildfire in over a century hit their community

Netflix is gearing up for Fall 2023 with a notable array of upcoming films and series. Many of these offerings are set to debut or showcase at several renowned international film festivals. Here's a rundown of what, when and where.

Former National Australia Bank chief executive Cameron Clyne has re-emerged in the banking sector, investing in and advising a start-up, Swarm Dynamics. It makes artificial intelligence-powered software to help banks identify and resolve their cultural problems.

Financial services customers are getting angry as cost-of-living pressures bubble over, triggering a record number of complaints with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority over the past year.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson visited the Brazilian space research center INPE on Wednesday and proposed extending satellite partnerships with the United States to help monitor and prevent the destruction of the Amazon rainforest. Nelson said NASA will have a satellite in January that can even render images of what is happening below the forest canopy. The satellite, called NISAR, will be launched with India.

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is shifting its focus to cater to Australia’s affluent individuals, while collaborating with wealth manager Ord Minnett to handle clients with lower net worth. According to the Australian Financial Review, customers possessing less than A$1 million in assets (US$683,000), will be given ‘the option’ to transfer their accounts to 472 employee Ord Minnett. The US firm claims this strategic move allows it prioritize high-net-worth accounts, not-for-profits, and family office funds.

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management wants to focus on Australia’s wealthiest individuals, with stockbroker Ord Minnett to take on the bank’s less-wealthy clients.

Netflix has made a significant acquisition at the Cannes Film Festival, securing the rights to the upcoming movie "May December" starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore. The streaming giant paid an impressive $11 million for the US rights to the film, set to premiere in December 2023. Directed by Oscar-nominee Todd Haynes («Far From Heaven,» «The Velvet Underground») and written by Samy Burch, the script for «May December» was featured on 2020's The Black List. This collaboration of acclaimed talent has already garnered attention and anticipation. «May December» premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and currently holds an impressive 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 35 critic reviews. The Independent described it as a character study enriched by exceptional performances from Portman and Moore, delving into realms untouched by more conventional dramas. The Times praised the film as a compelling exploration of Hollywood vanity, sadism in relationships, and the complexities of self-deception. The movie was filmed in Savannah, Georgia, over the course of October and November 2022, resulting in a runtime of 113 minutes. The location and duration contribute to the atmospheric storytelling envisioned by Haynes.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's shock resignation amid a flurry of departures from his cabinet has thrown into doubt the future for the UK’s major post-Brexit financial legislation.

Alasdair Haynes has been appointed as the inaugural chair of TheCityUK’s new business council. He currently is the  CEO of Aquis Exchange, an equites trading venue and also its founder.