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Far Point Merges With Global Blue In $2.6B Deal

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Virginia-based FinTech firm Far Point closed a $2.6 billion merger deal with Switzerland’s tourism shopping tax refund company Global Blue , earning it a listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the companies announced Thursday (Jan. Global Blue CEO Jacques Stern will remain, and Farley will become chairman.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

This is an innovation-seeking franchise that has built a solid brand and never got over its skis in execution. Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia. Lifetime Leadership Achievement Awards. We salute a legend of lending and credit union leadership. The Bank That Gets Fintech.

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17 Of The Biggest Startup Frauds Of All Time

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The Honest Company’s branding and promotional materials claimed that the firm’s goods were free of synthetic chemicals. In January 2018, Outcome settled all pending lawsuits by the company’s investors on the condition that Shah and Agarwal step down from their leadership positions. The Outcome. Total Funding: $263M.

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