Press Releases From 06/27/2022 Until 03/28/2024

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Fintech Talent in High Demand as Vacancies Grow 182%

LogoNew research has identified that vacancies for fintech talent are on the rise since the pandemic began to wind down, with a wealth of opportunities for those in fintech jobs. In fact, there has been a spike in vacancies of 182%, which means that the fintech talent market is outperforming the broader market by three times. One of the key challenges for many organisations is going to be finding the right talent to fill these positions, as there are major shortages across the tech sector today. Experts predict that the rate of expansion of the fintech market going forward will depend, to a certain extent, on how able enterprises are to find the right people to help their organisation to grow. Adoption of fintech products continues to expand exponentially, while the tech labor market remains tight, so there are major challenges ahead for the firms that are involved in this market.

New Tech Warehouse in Chippenham Creates 400 Logistics Jobs

LogoA new warehouse is being opened in Chippenham by the tech firm Huboo, which will create 400 logistics jobs for the area. Huboo has developed technology that provides online retailers with the tools access and complete end-to-end fulfillment operations and the increased demand for its services has required the firm to add significantly to its capacity. The new 106,000 sq ft facility is not the only expansion that the firm is undergoing, as the announcement about the Chippenham warehouse came shortly after the business expanded its operations in Europe too. Huboo said that Chippenham was the ideal location for the new warehouse because it has great transport links to nearby cities like Bristol and is also very well connected when it comes to ports like Southampton too. The 400 new jobs being created at the warehouse will include roles such as hub manager, site manager and site supervisor.

M&A Driving Business for UK Asset Management Growth

LogoUK asset management growth has faced a number of challenges in recent times, from weaker markets through to acute competition on fees. Perhaps one of the harshest moments for UK asset and wealth managers was savers and investors pulling back £2.5 billion from UK-domiciled retail funds earlier in 2022. That came after high outflows had already marked the first month of the year. While there has obviously been a negative impact from this there are also positives - and M&A and consolidation in the industry is potentially one of them, as this looks set to drive up asset and wealth manager growth this year. There are a number of mergers and acquisitions that are notable, including Abrdn's acquisition of content platform Finimize and RBC's bid for Brewin Dolphin. Given changes in share prices thanks to the aforementioned conditions there could be a lot more M&A activity yet to come this year where asset and wealth management is concerned.

Red Hot Fintech Recruitment Market Frustrates Startups

LogoFintech is a market on the rise all over the UK, including in Edinburgh where the local fintech community was on the receiving end of a £300 million UK government investment last summer. However, while this might seem like the optimum time for startups to break new ground in the sector it is actually presenting some challenges, primarily when it comes to recruitment. Fintech is a red-hot recruitment market right now and this is making it very difficult indeed for many newer firms to attract the talent necessary to spur growth in 2022. Wage inflation and higher expectations from candidates are two reasons for the market becoming increasingly challenging for startups, as well as the general skills shortages that exist across technology. There is a limited talent pool in fintech and many of the same enterprises are currently fighting over these people, including those that have much more substantial resources than many startups have to offer.

Pressured Supply Chains Cause German Used-Car Prices to Soar

LogoChip and component shortages for the auto industry have been big news for some time now. However, it's not just in the production of new cars where these issues are having an impact. Many production lines have been hit by these challenges - including the likes of Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen - and the result has been far fewer cars coming off the assembly line. A consequence of this emerged earlier this year when prices in Germany's used car market jumped 27% from the year before. The auto market in Germany is the largest in Europe and generally reflective of wider trends. The average cost of a new car is now EUR 31,801, which is the highest on record. Although many manufacturers are not suffering extensively due to these supply chain problems (Mercedes saw an 8% bump in first quarter revenues this year), it is going to put a lot of pressure on consumers who are already struggling with inflation.

Talent Is Needed to Fill Thriving Manufacturing Organisations

LogoHigher rates of turnover and spikes in consumer demand have seen manufacturing organisations hiring at record rates in recent months. The necessity of building a resilient talent pipeline in order to keep filling roles in thriving businesses has become increasingly obvious. This has seen many manufacturing enterprises reportedly using many more diverse methods when it comes to recruitment, such as utilising text recruiting because around 70% of manufacturing job seekers said they prefer to receive a text during the hiring process. Also vital is making commitments to increased diversity, not just due to the benefits this can have in accessing a wider talent pool but also because 40% of manufacturing candidates have enquired about an employer's diversity efforts during a job interview. With around a third of the manufacturing workforce aged 55 or older there are clear incentives for manufacturing organisations in diversifying recruitment approaches in order to find the necessary talent to fill vacant roles.

38,000 Tech Firms Incorporated in 2021 Promising Enterprise Solutions Job Growth

LogoUK tech firms are being incorporated at an increasingly fast rate, with 38,000 established in 2021. This is a 62% increase on the year before, which bodes well for enterprise solutions jobs over the coming year. London remains a central hub for all things tech and the highest number of incorporations was in the Capital last year. However, regional growth has also been strong and the West Midlands has been performing especially well with an increase of 61% incorporations over the past 12 months. The North East is not far behind with 59% more incorporations and Northern Ireland has seen a 44% rise. This unprecedented level of tech company incorporations shows just how much of a hub the UK has become for innovators in this field. This is partly due to the impact of the pandemic, during which many more businesses were forced to embrace technology more extensively, and also the development of infrastructure and systems in recent years.

New Digital Centre Set to Transform the Teesside's Tech Scene

LogoTeesside is set to become a new tech hub in the UK thanks to the multi-million-pound digital facility that has been opened at Middlesbrough College. The centre was officially opened back in April by Microsoft's former Chief Envisioning Officer who said that it would be a transformative resource for people all over the region, whether they are new learners, industry experts or businesses looking to acquire new skills. The facility is cutting edge and is part of the bid that Middlesbrough college made to deliver pioneering new technology qualifications, which has been approved by the government. The new qualifications will be called 'T-Levels' and will be supported by the latest in educational resources, from cyber labs and video editing suites to a games design suite and a comprehensive TV studio. The ethos behind the new centre is to encourage collaboration 'between humans and machines' and the idea that anyone should be able to access technology and training.

NASDAQ:MULN Investor Notice: Deadline on July 5, 2022 in Lawsuit Against Mullen Automotive, Inc.

LogoThe Shareholders Foundation announced that a deadline is coming up on July 5, 2022 in the lawsuit filed for certain investors of Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:MULN).

NYSE:VLTA Long Term Investor Alert: Investigation of Potential Wrongdoing at Volta Inc.

LogoCertain directors of Volta Inc. are under investigation concerning potential breaches of fiduciary duties.

NYSE:TUYA Investor Alert: Investigation over Potential Wrongdoing at Tuya Inc.

LogoCertain directors of Tuya Inc. are under investigation over potential breaches of fiduciary duties.

NASDAQ:FAT Long Term Investor Alert: Investigation of Potential Wrongdoing at FAT Brands Inc.

LogoAn investigation was announced for current long-term investors in shares of FAT Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:FAT) concerning potential breaches of fiduciary duties by certain directors of FAT Brands Inc.

Customer Journey Analytics Market Size, Trends, Growing Demand & Industry Forecast 2026

LogoCustomer Journey Analytics Market size expected to grow from 8.3 billion in 2020 to USD 25.1 billion by 2026, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 20.3%

Zero Trust Security Market Worth $60.7 Billion by 2027 - New Research Report

LogoReport classifies Zero Trust Security Market Size by Solution Type, Authentication Type, Deployment Mode, Organization Size, Vertical, and Region

Ground Penetrating Radar Market Size, Share, Industry Analysis 2027

LogoThe global ground penetrating radar market size is anticipated to grow from USD 315 million in 2022 to USD 453 million by 2027, at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2022 to 2027.

Intelligent Power Module Market - Rising Trends, Demands and Business Opportunities

LogoThe global intelligent power module market size is expected to grow from USD 1.8 billion in 2022 to USD 3.0 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 10.7%. The increasing usage of IPMs in industrial, consumer electronics and automotive verticals are the key factors boosting the growth of the market.

Pea Protein Market Analysis, Statistics and Global Forecast to 2027

LogoPea Protein Market by Type (Isolate, Concentrate, and Textured), Form (Dry and Wet), Source (Yellow Split Pea, Lentils and ChickPea), Application, and Region (North America, Europe, APAC, South America and ROW ) - Global Forecast to 2027

V2X Market Soaring to New Highs in Automotive

LogoAutomotive V2X Market by Connectivity (DSRC, and Cellular), Communication (V2V, V2I, V2P, V2G, V2C, and V2D), Vehicle (Passenger Car, and Commercial Vehicle), Propulsion (ICE and EV), Unit, Offering, Technology, and Region

The Rising Awareness Regarding Bio-Based Lubricants Is Expected to Fuel the Bio-Based Industrial Lubricants Market

LogoThe global industrial lubricants market size is projected to reach USD 73.3 billion by 2024 from USD 62.8 billion in 2019, at a CAGR of 3.1%, during the forecast period. The growing demand for industrial lubricants in countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea from the construction, metal & mining, power generation, cement production, and automotive industries is expected to fuel the growth of the industrial lubricants market in the region. The market is evolving, with major players playing a crucial role in the development of new and advanced products.

Demand for Eco-Friendly Disposables Will Drive the Demand for Plates in the Molded Pulp Packaging Market

LogoThe molded pulp packaging market is growing rapidly in accordance with the growth of the packaging market, globally. Factors such as cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and growth in demand for recyclable food service disposables and packaging products have largely contributed to the growth of the molded pulp packaging market. The molded pulp packaging market is classified on the basis of molding type, source type, product, end use, and region. It has experienced continuous progress in terms of acquisitions, mergers, and expansions in the packaging industry. According to MarketsandMarkets, the global market for molded pulp packaging, in terms of value, is estimated at USD 3.5 billion and is projected to reach USD 4.4 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 4.4%.

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) Investor Alert: Investigation over Possible Violations of Securities Laws

LogoAn investigation on behalf of investors of The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) shares over potential securities laws violations by The Charles Schwab Corporation and certain of its directors and officers in connection with certain financial statements was announced.

NASDAQ:CRNC Long Term Shareholder Notice: Investigation of Potential Wrongdoing at Cerence Inc.

LogoAn investigation was announced for long-term investors in shares of Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ:CRNC) concerning potential breaches of fiduciary duties by certain directors of Cerence Inc.

New Research in Drug Combinations Show Efficacy in Treating Diabetes and Obesity

LogoResearch that has been carried out via a collaboration between Canadian and German researchers has found that new drug combinations may be more effective at treating obesity and diabetes than single drugs. They may also be able to replace many of the more invasive options that are often suggested for these conditions, including bariatric surgery. The research has looked at drugs that control incretins, which are metabolic hormones used in the human body to produce and control insulin. As a result of the research, it has become clear that combining the drug not only means that it is likely to be more effective but also that there are fewer side effects for patients to contend with. Some of the patients taking part in the trial achieved up to a 15% weight loss - this is impressive given that in most trials weight loss of just 5% is considered to be meaningful. Further research is recommended to identify why some individuals respond better to the drug than others.

German Pharma Recruitment Activity Up 9.5%

Logo2022 has already been a positive year for pharma recruitment in Germany. The latest figures show a 9.5% rise in IT hiring activity in pharma between February and March this year and indicate that the industry as a whole continues to thrive. The numbers also show that IT hiring continues to take up a large percentage of overall hiring activity, accounting for 4.87% of total hiring activity in March of this year. Roles, such as software and web developers, database and network administrators and analysts, are all in high demand. There are some companies that continue to dominate when it comes to pharma recruitment activity - Bayer, for example, posted 36 IT jobs in March of this year and other companies, such as Merck and CompuGroup Medical SE & Co are also active. In fact, when it comes to IT hiring for the pharmaceutical industry, the top 5 account for more than 66% of activity and growth.

Germany Technology Recruitment Activity Rises 1.8%

LogoHiring in Germany's technology industry continues to thrive, with a rise of 1.8% recorded in March of this year. IT hiring has shown strong progress, as many more organisations seek to get support for the accelerated IT transformations that have been undertaken in many different industries since the start of the pandemic. When it comes to IT jobs there are five roles, in particular, that are especially in demand right now. Software and web developers, for example, take up the largest share of IT recruitment activity, followed by database and network administrators and architects. Miscellaneous computer occupations accounted for just over 8% of overall IT recruitment activity in March and computer and information analysts almost 6%. What's clear from these figures is the German technology recruitment activity remains strong - and is likely to continue to do so. This is being bolstered by a number of top companies that continue to hire, including Deutsche Telekom, SAP and Celonis.