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How female-led fintech firms raising only 3. 4% of funding highlights inequality
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (1269+ words) Female-led fintech companies raised $1. 19 billion in 2023, just 3. 4% of the approximately $35 billion invested in the fintech sector that year, according to Anthemis. In an industry that prides itself on disrupting incumbent financial institutions, fintech's own capital allocation perpetuates one of finance's…...
Insurer Herconomy deepen drive for women's financial inclusion
22+ hour ago (166+ words) Date: 11 April 2026 5: 02am WAT Efforts to advance women's economic empowerment in Nigeria are gaining momentum, as financial institutions and fintech platforms scale up initiatives aimed at closing the gender gap in access to finance and business opportunities. In line with this…...
Douglas Elliman Enhances Executive Compensation and Severance Protections
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (193+ words) Douglas Elliman Inc. ( (DOUG) ) just unveiled an announcement. The most recent analyst rating on (DOUG) stock is a Hold with a $1. 50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Douglas Elliman Inc. stock, see the DOUG Stock…...
IBM Agrees to Pay $17 Million in DOJ Settlement Over Alleged DEI Policies
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (570+ words) International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) agreed to pay $17 million to settle a U. S. government case over its diversity, equity and inclusion practices, in a deal announced on Friday by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche." The agreement is the first resolution under…...
MY BRILLIANT CAREER | Overcoming gender stereotypes underground
21+ hour, 22+ min ago (190+ words) What does a mine overseer do? What was your job before you were appointed as mine overseer? I was a shift boss, responsible for a specific section, making sure production targets are met safely and efficiently. Mining has historically been…...
Tech giant reaches multimillion-dollar deal after federal scrutiny of workplace practices
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (242+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) has agreed to pay more than $17 million to settle accusations that it engaged in discriminatory employment practices tied with diversity initiatives while working under federal contracts, according to the U. S. Department of Justice. The settlement…...
IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million
10+ hour, 25+ min ago (218+ words) Engadget IBM has agreed to settle the US Department of Justice's accusations that the company violated civil rights laws with its DEI practices. According to a press release from the DOJ, IBM will pay more than $17 million to resolve allegations…...
Employee Retention Strategies That Turn Teams into Loyal Powerhouses
15+ hour, 19+ min ago (566+ words) Are your best employees quietly planning their exit while you think everything is fine? In many organisations, the real issue is not hiring but keeping great people engaged. This is where People Management Courses step in as a game-changer. They…...
Strong start to 2026: India Real Estate attracts $1. 2 billion in private equity; what it means for buyers, investors |
19+ hour, 21+ min ago (463+ words) Strong start to 2026: India Real Estate attracts $1. 2 billion in private equity; what it means for buyers'The Times of India...
IBM Pays $17 Million to Resolve Allegations of Discrimination Through Illegal DEI Practices
17+ hour, 42+ min ago (587+ words) finchannel The FINANCIAL -- Today, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the first False Claims Act resolution secured under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which he launched in May 2025. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has agreed to pay the United States…...