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Read the full story: Airwallex raises $330m, sets dual HQ in San FranciscoAirwallex has raised $330 million at an $8 billion valuation. The company will establish San Francisco as a dual global headquarters to accelerate its U.S. growth and AI expansion. The move follows a 30% valuation rise and marks a major milestone in its global financial technology strategy.

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Resilience, not technology, defines Marie-Claire Dwek’s leadership at Newmark today. From losing her home in the 1990s crash to returning as CEO of a once-struggling engineering firm, she has turned Newmark Security into a growing, service-led listed business built on human capital protection, recurring revenue, and a promise to herself.







