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IOSCO Issues Statement of Support on the IESBA’s International Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance

January 17, 2025/IOSCO The Board of IOSCO congratulates the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) on achieving an important milestone of finalizing their International Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance (including International Independence Standards) (IESSA) and Other Revisions to the Code Relating to Sustainability Assurance and Reporting. IOSCO notes the […]

GTCO’s Capital Raise Shock Raise Questions about Leadership, Strategy

January 17, 2025 By InvestAdvocate  In a stark contrast to its storied dominance in Nigeria’s financial landscape, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) has suffered a stinging blow, reporting a 48% under-subscription in its recent capital raise exercise.  The institution, once celebrated as a market leader, aimed to secure ₦400.5 billion […]

PepsiCo Completes Acquisition of Siete Foods

Deal Will Expand PepsiCo’s Food Portfolio to Include More Options for Consumers Looking for Positive Choices and Simple Ingredients January 17, 2025 /PepsiCo PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) (“PepsiCo”) today announced that it has closed the acquisition of Garza Food Ventures LLC, dba Siete Foods (“Siete”), for $1.2 billion.  Over the […]