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Tougher H-1B Visa Stance Spells Global Change

[ad_1] President Donald Trump is pushing back against longstanding US immigration rules. In a September proclamation, Trump imposed a one-time $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, which permits skilled foreign workers to be temporarily employed in the US. The White House claims the program has been exploited, facilitating the …

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Banks and Private Credit Deepen Ties Amid Rising Risks

[ad_1] Banks are joining private equity funds in issuing private credit to corporate borrowers—despite regulators’ concerns about unseen risks. As private equity becomes an increasingly dominant force in backing corporate transactions, banks are taking an “If you can’t beat ’em, join’em” approach to the business of debt-capital financing. Standing to …

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ICE detention oversight agency temporarily closed

[ad_1] The Trump administration is pushing forward with its immigration crackdown even as the government shutdown drags on. But the Washington Post reports the Office of Detention Oversight, which inspects the safety of ICE detention centers, is currently closed. Doug MacMillan, corporate accountability reporter for the Washington Post, joined CBS …

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Global Salon: AI, Payments, And The Changing CFO Role

[ad_1] Rohini Jain, CFO of business payments platform Bill, has strong views on how artificial intelligence is transforming the role of finance, the future of cross-border payments, and the challenges facing SMBs in today’s economic environment. Global Finance: How is AI changing finance? Rohini Jain: I’ve been in finance for over two …

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