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Uber for Business has appointed Rituraj Chaturmohta as Senior Country Manager for India and South Asia. In this newly created role, Chaturmohta will lead the company’s growth strategy across the region, focusing on strengthening partnerships with enterprises, enhancing corporate mobility solutions, and driving innovation in employee transportation. Chaturmohta brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as Head of Sales and Business Development at Airbnb, where he led both supply and demand teams. He also has entrepreneurial experience in the hyper-local delivery space, giving him a deep understanding of India’s evolving business landscape. Eric Lee, Regional GM and Head of Uber for Business – APAC, welcomed the appointment, highlighting Chaturmohta’s expertise in scaling platform businesses and his strong grasp of the Indian market. Chaturmohta expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity, stating his goal is to deepen Uber’s enterprise relationships and deliver tailored mobility solutions that drive measurable ROI for businesses in the region. Source: Times of India #UberForBusiness #LeadershipAppointment #RiturajChaturmohta #CorporateMobility #EnterpriseSolutions #IndiaBusiness #SouthAsia #UberIndia #MobilityInnovation

Natixis Investment Managers has appointed Ping Yee Low as Head of Institutional Business for Singapore and Southeast Asia. In her new role, Low will lead efforts to expand the firm’s institutional client base across the region, reporting to Dora Seow, CEO of Natixis IM Singapore. Low brings over 20 years of experience in investment consulting, sales, research, and product management. She was previously Southeast Asia Head of Institutional Business at Schroders. Fabrice Chemouny, Head of International Distribution at Natixis IM, said the region is experiencing rapid growth and emphasized Low’s strategic expertise as key to deepening broker relationships and unlocking new market opportunities. Source: finews.asia #NatixisIM #PingYeeLow #InstitutionalBusiness #AssetManagement #SoutheastAsiaFinance #InvestmentLeadership #SingaporeFinance #FinancialAppointments #FinewsAsia

The Trump family has pivoted sharply into crypto, raking in over $800 million in the first half of 2025 through digital asset sales—primarily via their venture, World Liberty Financial. The bulk of this income came from foreign investors, with token purchases linked to controversial figures including Guren “Bobby” Zhou, who is under investigation in the UK for money laundering. World Liberty Financial, co-founded by Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and others, sells governance tokens and meme coins like $TRUMP. Despite limited utility and transparency, these assets have generated hundreds of millions in revenue, with token sales alone contributing $463 million. A separate meme coin offering added another $336 million, according to Reuters estimates. The venture has drawn scrutiny for its alignment with President Trump’s public role in shaping U.S. crypto policy. Ethics experts say the overlap between political power and private gain is unprecedented, though not illegal. The White House denies any conflict of interest, stating that President Trump placed his business interests in a trust managed by his children. Foreign buyers dominate the token holder base, with analytics showing that 36 of the top 50 wallets are likely linked to overseas investors. Among them is crypto billionaire Justin Sun, whose $75 million investment came shortly before the SEC paused its fraud case against him. Despite the lack of a fully developed platform, World Liberty has marketed itself as a future alternative to traditional banking. Its governance tokens offer limited voting rights but no profit-sharing, and its stablecoin USD1 has yet to gain meaningful traction. The Trump family’s crypto holdings—including unsold tokens and shares in Trump Media & Technology Group—could push their paper wealth past $11 billion. But critics argue the venture’s success is driven more by brand power than by technological innovation. Source: Reuters #TrumpCrypto #WorldLibertyFinancial #WLFI #TrumpOrganization #DigitalAssets #CryptoEthics #GovernanceTokens #MemeCoins #JustinSun #CryptoPolicy #ReutersInvestigation

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group has appointed Eric Schaap as Senior Vice President and Global Broker Engagement Manager, a newly created role aimed at strengthening broker relationships worldwide. Schaap, who brings over 20 years of experience in insurance and analytics, will be based in Singapore and report to Keisuke Ema in Tokyo and Clemens Philippi, CEO of MSIG Asia. His mandate includes aligning broker strategies across markets and leveraging data insights to identify growth opportunities, signaling the insurer’s commitment to deeper global broker partnerships. Source: Insurance Asia #MitsuiSumitomoInsurance #MSIGAsia #EricSchaap #InsuranceLeadership #BrokerEngagement #InsuranceStrategy #GlobalInsurance #InsuranceAppointments #AsiaInsurance

Citi launched an internal investigation into the conduct of its head of wealth, Andy Sieg, following allegations of bullying and intimidation. However, according to reports, the law firm Paul Weiss, which led the probe, did not interview several senior women at Citi who had raised concerns—including former executives Ida Liu and Naz Vahid. This has raised questions about the thoroughness and transparency of the investigation, especially given the prominence of those omitted from the process. Citi has not publicly commented on why these individuals were not consulted. Source: Financial News #Citi #AndySieg #WealthManagement #PaulWeiss #CorporateGovernance #IdaLiu #NazVahid #LeadershipConduct #InternalInvestigation #FinancialNews

Sequoia Capital is betting on the future of AI in finance by leading an investment in Rogo Technologies Srl, a startup developing tools to automate and enhance investment banking workflows. The deal values Rogo at $750 million, more than doubling its valuation from earlier this year when Thrive Capital led a $50 million Series B round. Rogo’s platform aims to streamline tasks typically handled by junior bankers, with the long-term goal of building an AI-powered analyst. The company claims its software makes bankers “faster and smarter,” potentially reshaping how deal teams operate. This investment reflects growing interest in AI tools that can replace or augment white-collar roles, especially in high-pressure, data-intensive fields like finance. It also underscores Sequoia’s continued focus on disruptive technologies, even as it restructures globally amid geopolitical tensions. Source: Bloomberg #SequoiaCapital #RogoTechnologies #AIinFinance #InvestmentBanking #StartupFunding #Fintech #Automation #WallStreetTech #BloombergNews #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork

Moelis & Company is set to increase compensation by nearly 20% this year, reflecting a strong rebound in dealmaking activity. The boutique investment bank reported a 34% rise in third-quarter revenue, driven by a surge in advisory fees and an aggressive recruitment push. The firm has allocated $248.9 million in compensation costs over the first nine months of 2025, up 18% year-on-year. CEO Navid Mahmoodzadegan emphasized that Moelis is investing heavily in talent to capitalize on the momentum in M&A and capital markets. This pay hike underscores the competitive environment among boutique banks, which are scaling up to meet rising demand for strategic advisory services. Source: Financial News #Moelis #InvestmentBanking #Compensation #MergersAndAcquisitions #BoutiqueBanking #NavidMahmoodzadegan #TalentStrategy #FinancialNews #DealFlow #WallStreet

This data-rich visualization from Visual Capitalist tracks 30 years of global rare earth oxide (REO) production, highlighting China’s rise to dominance and the shifting landscape of critical mineral supply. ### Key Insights: - **China’s dominance**: Its REO output surged from 30,600 metric tons in 1994 to 270,000 in 2024, now accounting for nearly 70% of global mine production and 90% of refined supply. - **U.S. decline and rebound**: Once a leader via the Mountain Pass mine, U.S. output collapsed after environmental issues in 1997 but rebounded to 45,855 metric tons in 2024. - **New players**: Nigeria and Thailand have emerged as significant producers, each contributing 13,000 metric tons in 2024. Myanmar also saw a sharp rise with 36,125 metric tons. - **Global growth**: Total REO production more than doubled since 2018, reaching nearly 400,000 metric tons in 2024. ### Why It Matters: Rare earths are essential for technologies like EVs, wind turbines, smartphones, and defense systems. Their unique properties make them irreplaceable in high-performance applications. With geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities, countries like the U.S. are investing heavily to reduce reliance on China and diversify sources.

Scott Kelly, a seasoned equity analyst and portfolio manager, is returning to the sell-side by joining Jarden’s equity sales team in Brisbane. Kelly previously spent a decade at DNR Capital and held roles at UBS and Morgan Stanley before that. He will report to Edward Wilson, head of Australian equity sales at Jarden. His move reflects Jarden’s continued expansion and investment in experienced talent across the Trans-Tasman region, as the firm strengthens its equity sales capabilities. Source: Australian Financial Review #Jarden #ScottKelly #EquitySales #DNRCapital #InvestmentBanking #SellSide #AustralianFinance #StreetTalk #AFR

J.P. Morgan has promoted Dorothee Blessing to sole head of its investment banking coverage, following a leadership reshuffle. Her former co-head, Jay Horine, has transitioned to lead the bank’s new $1.5 trillion “Security and Resiliency Initiative,” focused on investing in U.S. companies deemed critical to national economic security. Blessing, a regular on Financial News’s 100 Most Influential Women in Finance list, now takes full charge of one of Wall Street’s most prominent investment banking franchises. The move reflects JPMorgan’s strategic pivot toward national priorities while reinforcing its leadership bench in core banking operations. Source: Financial News #JPMorgan #DorotheeBlessing #InvestmentBanking #LeadershipChange #JayHorine #NationalSecurity #WallStreet #FinancialNews #BankingLeadership #CapitalMarkets