February 2024

TLDR: Microsoft has launched Copilot for Finance, an AI chatbot to assist with financial tasks. The tool can automate tasks such as variance analysis, speeding up collections, and tracking missing invoices. In

TLDR: February 29 is a rare date in baseball history, with only 16 MLB players born on this day. Key financial transactions, such as the sale of the Cleveland Indians and player

TLDR: Dave Ramsey advises buying a car with a ‘spirit of saving’ to reduce costs. He recommends extending the life of your current car and saving for a replacement rather than taking

TLDR: West Virginia Senate referred a bill on discrimination over hairstyles to the Finance Committee. The bill, SB 496, known as the CROWN Act, prohibits racial discrimination based on certain hair textures

TLDR: – Business and labor groups in Oregon have negotiated campaign finance limits they hope to pass before lawmakers adjourn in March. – Critics say the proposal is weak and contains loopholes.

TLDR: Allen & Overy has added a five-strong structured finance team from Milbank in London ahead of its merger with Shearman & Sterling. The team is led by partner John Goldfinch, who

TLDR: Japan’s Nikkei 225 index has reached a record high after 34 years, surpassing the previous peak in 1989. This milestone is attributed to positive investor sentiment, strong economic recovery, and a

TLDR: Islamic finance and sustainable finance are showing potential synergies in the Middle East and beyond. The regions are developing foundations for a robust sustainable bond market that caters to local needs,

TLDR: Key Points: Capital One (COF) to acquire Discover Financial (DFS) in an all-stock deal valued at $35.3 billion. The acquisition brings together two companies with strong financial results, customer experiences, and

TLDR: A new member will be appointed to the 16th Finance Commission in place of Niranjan Rajadhyaksha who expressed inability to take up the responsibility. The Finance Ministry took action to appoint