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Finance News Roundup, April 19

This week’s finance news roundup explores Latin American markets and fintech expansion, rising mortgage rates, and Latino tech investors

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Genentech Progress and Goals

Genentech is making strides in diversity, equity, and inclusion, with goals to strive further in 2025

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Finance News Roundup, April 5

This week’s finance news roundup explores the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, inflation concerns, and Latin American fintech on the rise

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From Goya Heir to Investor: Andy Unanue Empowers Families and Hispanic Leaders

Andy Unanue is using his expertise in the Hispanic market to invest in family businesses and build legacy as managing partner of AUA Private Equity Partners

Finance News Roundup, March 22

This week’s finance news roundup covers Reddit’s stock market debut, mortgage rates on the rise, and more

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Finance Associations to Help You Thrive in Your Career

These twelve finance associations are working to improve the understanding of finance as a gateway to collaboration, learning, and growth for industry professionals across the globe

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Meet the Engineer-Turned-VC Investing in the Future of Food Tech

As cofounder of Supply Change Capital, Noramay Cadena invests in new talent with big visions of creating the future of food tech that is more inclusive, resilient, and climate-friendly

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Hisplaining: Why Latinos Don’t Plan for the Future or Trust Banks

After a decade in the US, humorist Laura Martinez has not adopted the American penchant for planning. This includes financial planning, educational planning, and funeral planning.

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Latina Leadership in Mutual Funds

Adela Cepeda, Paulita Pike, and Emma Rodriguez-Ayala advocate for more mentorship and more representation in the mutual funds space

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Carlos E. Calderon Sees Diversity as a Competitive Advantage

Chief Financial Officer Carlos Calderon knows inclusion and integrating ESG into business models is the future. That’s why he’s leading financial strategy at Ariel Investments, the oldest African American-owned asset manager, and Ariel Alternatives, a newly launched private equity initiative to elevate minority-owned businesses and foster supply chain diversity.

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Armand Aponte is a Legal Asset

Armand Aponte is more than a typical in-house attorney. His interest and experience at the intersection of finance, business, and law sets him apart and is helping him lead Nikko Asset Management Americas to new heights.