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New York Life has agreed to pay $19 million to end a lawsuit over the company’s use of its own investment products in its 401(k) plans.

froze hundreds of billions of dollars in Russian foreign holdings in retaliation for Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Those billions have been sitting untapped as the war grinds on, now in its third year, while officials from multiple countries have debated the legality of sending the money to Ukraine. More than two-thirds of Russia’s immobilized central bank funds are located in the EU.

On February 25, renowned crypto attorney Steven Nerayoff expressed concerns that the legal challenges faced by former Binance CEO and founder Changpeng Zhao could cause trust issues in the crypto industry.

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MUMBAI : Hostile investors in Think and Learn Pvt. Ltd, the parent company of Byju’s, are likely to skip participating in the edtech firm’s $200-million rights issue that will conclude on Wednesday at midnight, people familiar with the developments said. Prosus NV, Peak XV Partners, General Atlantic, and Sofina SA had collectively filed a petition with the National Company Law Tribunal last week against the rights issue, seeking reprieve citing oppression and mismanagement of the company.

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Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC) has been rallying sharply this month, rising over 23% despite posting Q4 revenues that fell short of estimates and issuing a disappointing Q1 guidance.

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday issued Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Filing of Supervisory Returns) Directions – 2024 to bring clarity, brevity and harmonization to the instructions issued to various supervised entities for submission of returns. The move aims to reduce the burden of compliance on the regulated entities based on the recommendations of the Regulations Review Authority and an Internal Working Group of the apex bank.

Over 3000 participants from all corners of the nation poured into Changemakers 2024 with high expectations, and the event exceeded every one of them. They found themselves immersed in a sea of motivation, surrounded by like-minded individuals all striving for personal and professional growth. “Changemakers is an annual event in which we bring the world’s best coaches on one stage and design the event so as to give immense value to our community of lifelong learners.

best gold loan options, make sure to consult a financial advisor. Gold loans typically boast lower interest rates than unsecured personal loans due to the secured nature of the loan. This translates to potentially significant savings on interest payments over the loan term.

Google’s artificial-intelligence push is turning into a reputational headache. Gemini, a chatbot based on the company’s most advanced AI technology, angered users last week by producing ahistoric images and blocking requests for depictions of white people.

NEW DELHI : India will not grant permission to domestic rice exporters to participate in United Nations World Food Program (WFP) tenders, a senior official told Mint, a move that risks stoking global food security concerns. This is the first time New Delhi has taken such a measure, which is yet to be announced publicly.

Uttarakhand Finance Minister Premchand Aggarwal on Tuesday presented the state's budget of Rs 89.23 thousand crore for the fiscal year 2024-25. Finance Minister Agarwal presented the budget in the assembly in the presence of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. In his address, Finance Minister Premchand Aggarwal outlined the key principles underlying the budget, emphasizing the concept of «pioneering Uttarakhand.»

RBI has issued directions for filing of supervisory returns for various supervised entities in order to bring clarity, brevity and harmonization. The move will help reduce the burden of compliance on the regulated entities based on the recommendations of the Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) and an Internal Working Group of RBI. «The Master Direction provides a broader framework to understand the purpose of the returns and harmonises the timelines for their submission. This Direction removes certain instructions that have become obsolete and consolidates twenty existing instructions, including one Master Direction for Non-Banking Financial Companies. It creates a single document for ensuring compliance related to submission of all supervisory data. A summary of all changes made are also included in the Master Direction for ease of reference,» the RBI said.

Hugh Howey novel of the same name, Beacon 23 is a science-fiction series that narrates the story of a man living in a remote space 'lighthouse' that serves as a beacon for passing ships. Though Beacon 23 is a short book of only 256 pages, it provided ample content for season 1. However, it is not enough to ensure that Beacon 23 season 2 does not stray from the original story. This creative liberty opened doors for its second season. Beacon 23 Season 1 got mixed reviews, it received a 60% critical approval on Rotten Tomatoes and a 56% audience score. It is clear that the audiences did not like it much, so it has expanded in Season 2, which could expect the series to improve itself.

ETC Group, a prominent provider of digital asset-backed securities, has expanded its cryptocurrency product range by introducing an  Ethereum (ETH)  staking exchange-traded product (ETP). 

Despite some of the negative sentiment in the crypto world, some cryptocurrency projects have thrived. Uniswap (UNI) is among those tokens – its price has significantly increased, attracting investors hopeful for further upward momentum. Meanwhile, InQubeta (QUBE) has captured the community’s interest with its distinctive offering. Positioned as a formidable rival to Polkadot, experts predict a bright outlook for its token.

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