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Bridgewater Associates limits access to investment strategies

Bridgewater Associates, LP has reiterated its stance regarding access to its investment strategies, emphasizing that these are not available to the general public.

Box and IBM announce collaboration to integrate AI in business processes

Box and IBM have announced a collaboration to enhance enterprise-level AI adoption for content management.

BNP Paribas strengthens partnership with IBM Cloud for future resilience

BNP Paribas announced the signing of a new multi-year partnership agreement with IBM Cloud, extending a collaboration that began in 2019 when IBM Cloud was first hosted in the bank's data centers.

IBM launches Microsoft Practice to enhance client digital transformations

IBM today announced the launch of a new Microsoft Practice within IBM Consulting, reinforcing their multi-year partnership to enhance business outcomes for clients facing AI, cloud, and security challenges.

IBM increases quarterly cash dividend for 30th consecutive year

The IBM board of directors has approved an increment in the regular quarterly cash dividend to $1.68 per common share.

Innovative brain-computer interface helps woman regain voice after 18 years of silence

When Ann Johnson experienced a brainstem stroke at 30, her life changed drastically.

UC Berkeley faculty members join the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Six faculty members from the University of California, Berkeley, have been elected to join the American Academy of Arts and Sciences according to a recent announcement.

U.S. Treasury targets vessels aiding Houthi oil shipments

The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced action against three vessels and their owners for allegedly supporting the Houthi group in Yemen.

U.S. economy shows moderate growth amidst labor market recovery in Q1 2025

Despite the challenging weather conditions in January, the U.S. economy demonstrated resilience in February and March of 2025, managing to sustain growth albeit at a slower pace than at the end of 2024.

IBM boosts security operations with autonomous threat system

IBM has unveiled new advancements in its managed detection and response services aimed at enhancing autonomous security operations.

IBM announces $150 billion investment to enhance tech leadership in America

IBM has declared its plan to invest $150 billion in the United States over the next five years.

Bank of Canada names 2024-25 scholarship recipients

The Bank of Canada has announced the recipients of its scholarship awards for the academic year 2024-2025.

NCUA liquidates Unilever Federal Credit Union due to insolvency

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has liquidated the Unilever Federal Credit Union based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, citing insolvency and no potential for restoring viable operations.

NCUA prohibits three individuals from working with federally insured institutions

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has issued two consent orders and one prohibition notice this April.

Bank of Canada Governing Council keeps interest rate steady amid trade uncertainty

The Bank of Canada's Governing Council convened to deliberate on the monetary policy decision scheduled for April 16, 2025.

Treasury releases borrowing estimates for upcoming quarters, cites changes since February

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its latest estimates for privately-held net marketable borrowing for the upcoming quarters of April to June 2025 and July to September 2025.

UC Berkeley expert shares strategies to reduce road traffic fatalities in new video

Traffic safety remains a critical issue in the U.S., where the nation leads among wealthy countries in road traffic fatalities.

Sociologist studies unaccompanied migrant youth in new book, exploring challenges and narratives

Early in Stephanie L. Canizales’ recent book, she presents Tomás, a boy who lived in poverty in Guatemala.

Federal agencies withdraw joint statements on crypto-asset activities

Today, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, in conjunction with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, has announced the withdrawal of two joint statements concerning crypto-asset-related activities by banking organizations.

Michael Faulkender discusses CFIUS reforms at ACI CFIUS Conference

Thank you for the introduction, Andrew, and good afternoon to everyone.