Jessica Berman’s journey to becoming the commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League was far from easy. She stepped into the role at a time when the league was facing allegations of emotional abuse and sexual misconduct, putting her in the position of having to turn around an organization in crisis. This required not only
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The financial landscape of high-net-worth individuals has seen a significant shift in recent years, with the number of family offices worldwide tripling since 2019. According to a report from Preqin, there are now over 4,500 family offices globally, with North America leading the way with 1,682 family offices. The total assets managed by family offices
Robinhood, the financial services company known for its accessible investing platform, is making a strategic move into the sports, entertainment, and media industries through a partnership with Klutch Sport Group. This collaboration, announced recently, marks a significant step for Robinhood as it seeks to broaden its reach and connect with a larger audience. Rich Paul,
The recent announcement of a $1 billion-plus injection by New York Community Bank has once again highlighted the significant role played by private equity players in coming to the aid of wounded American lenders. In this case, ex-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s Liberty Strategic Capital led the investment with a contribution of $450 million, alongside a
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently announced a new rule that would limit the amount banks can charge customers for late fees to $8 per incident. This move is intended to provide relief to millions of credit card users who have been burdened by high late fees for years. By reducing the late fee to
New York Community Bank recently faced a significant blow as Moody’s Investors Service slashed the deposit rating of NYCB’s main banking subsidiary by four notches, to Ba3 from Baa2, marking it as three levels below investment grade. This downgrade has serious implications for the bank, as it could trigger contractual obligations from business clients of
The rise of Legion M and other crowdfunding ventures in Hollywood has brought about a significant shift in the way films and television projects are produced. By allowing ordinary moviegoers to invest in and have a stake in the success of these projects, a new sense of community and engagement has been created within the
Over the past few years, the aviation industry has seen a significant shift in the market dynamics, with the emergence of upstart airlines such as Avelo and Breeze Airways. These low-cost carriers made their debut during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, a time when air travel demand was at record lows. However, despite the
In a landscape where China’s low consumer confidence and sluggish growth are hot topics among economists and investors, Yum China CEO Joey Wat presents a different perspective. Despite concerns over the broader Chinese economy, Yum China’s stock has fallen significantly over the past year, while its revenue continues to grow. Wat attributes this growth to
The long-awaited merger between Major League Pickleball (MLP) and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) has finally been completed, bringing new capital and opportunities to the sport. This merger will bring together the two largest pickleball organizations into a single holding company while maintaining their unique brands and formats. The agreement, which has been in the