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HSBC Germany sells its fund administration business

HSBC Germany sells its fund administration business

Sales of Fund Management Business in HSBC Germany July 11, 2025 HSBC Continent Europe has finalized a deal to sell its fund management arm, known as Internationale Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH (Inka), to a fund managed by Blackfin Capital Partners. This transaction reflects HSBC’s broader strategy announced in October 2024, aimed at streamlining operations and concentrating on […]

The Period of High Mass Migration for Business Comes to an End

The Period of High Mass Migration for Business Comes to an End

Business Leaders Urged to Hire Americans as Immigration Shifts Business leaders are now encouraged to employ Americans to operate high-tech machinery. According to Migration Prom Barber, “the employer is finished.” A June 27 article highlights a significant change in immigration trends, stating that we are experiencing a “paradigm shift” rather than just temporary fluctuations. Historically, […]

Does your business have a backup plan for the Trump tariffs?

Does your business have a backup plan for the Trump tariffs?

I have a client in New Jersey who makes industrial films. Their main supply comes from two Chinese firms. You might think they’ll be hit hard by President Trump’s tariffs, right? Fortunately, the owner and her partner were paying attention. Back in 2023, they understood that the presidential election was going to be tough—like, really […]

How a ‘C’ grade at Yale turned into a $54 billion worldwide business

How a 'C' grade at Yale turned into a $54 billion worldwide business

The Journey of Fred Smith: From Yale to FedEx Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx, notably received a “C” grade for a paper at Yale where he laid out his vision for overnight delivery services. The typical expectation would be a more favorable assessment. In fact, Smith has mentioned that many investors initially rated his […]