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ANZ announces increase in Progress Saver interest rate

ANZ has announced an increase in the bonus interest rate for its Progress Saver accounts.


ANZ CEO discusses financial performance amid global challenges

ANZ Chief Executive Officer Shayne Elliott recently addressed stakeholders, highlighting the bank's resilience and strategic positioning amidst recent challenges.


ANZ reports increased statutory profit and proposes interim dividend

ANZ has reported a statutory profit after tax of $3,530 million for the half year ending March 31, 2022.


Nonprofit America First Works: 'When will corporations like J.P. Morgan act against the Chinese Communist Party’s abuses?'

The nonprofit group America First Works (AWF) has released a new video, which it says highlights J.P. Morgan's apparent hypocrisy when it comes to its relationship with China.


Rubio and Scott introduce bill to crack down on U.S. investment in Chinese companies

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Transaction and Sourcing Knowledge (TASK) Act (S. 4095).


ANZ raises variable home loan rates following RBA's cash rate hike

ANZ has announced an increase in variable interest home loan rates in Australia by 0.25% per annum.


Imperial Dade CEO: 'We are extremely excited to have officially closed this acquisition'

Imperial Dade recently closed its Veritiv Canada, Inc. acquisition after receiving all required regulatory approvals, a press release reported.


P97 Networks' Jones: 'We are honored to have the privilege of working with Viva Energy'

P97 has entered a partnership with Viva Energy Australia to launch the custom mobile app, Shell Card Go, a press release reported.


KKR managing director: 'The launch of Aster reflects KKR’s confidence in Asia’s renewables sector'

KKR recently launched its new renewable energy project, Aster, to help develop wind and energy storage abilities in Taiwan and Vietnam.


Shanghai health commissioner: 'Many enterprises reported increasing difficulties in logistics and transportation'

Shanghai has instituted strict lockdowns on its population of 25 million since early March, and new case numbers continue to come in as residents find it increasingly difficult to deal with the restrictions.


Matsushita: 'It’s the opportunity of a lifetime to serve as WPP’s CEO'

WPP recently appointed the current CEO of Essence Global Kyoko Matsushita as its Japan-based CEO.


ANZ reveals impact on first half profits due to notable financial activities

ANZ has disclosed that its first half 2022 statutory and cash profit will be affected by several significant items, resulting in a net after-tax charge of $43 million.


Mandiant executive vice president: 'This year’s M-Trends report reveals fresh insight into how threat actors are evolving'

Reston company recently issued its M-Trends 2022 report, revealing a slight acceleration in cyber security threats and solutions, according to Mandiant.


Cleveland: 'We don't want to finance companies that may very well develop a capability, whether it's cyber or military, to target the United States'

A U.S.-China economic and security review commission 2021 report urges Congress to address the risks imposed by Chinese investments, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).


DeepSig CEO on Telco Al World Summit: 'These events provide a unique opportunity to share insights and learnings from experts'

DeepSig is currently participating in the Telco Al World Summit in Berlin. The AI-related industry event began Tuesday (April 26) and concludes Thursday (April 28), according to a press release.


Westinghouse plans to add four AP1000 reactors in China: 'It has unique, fully passive safety features that make it the safest'

Westinghouse Electric Company recently received approval to construct four additional AP1000 reactors in China, bringing its total sum of the global AP1000 fleet to 10 units, according to a press release.


Alorica CEO on new global connection hub: New hubs 'further strengthen Alorica’s global footprint and geographic offerings'

Alorica, Inc. has added its newest global connection hub in Candon City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines to expand its work-from-home offerings and fulfill demand in select markets, a press release reported.


Vorsatz: 'The addition of Picón & Asociados as a member firm allows us to maintain our foothold in Latin America'

Andersen Global has welcomed Picón & Asociados, based in Peru, to join its global organization of tax and legal professionals, according to a press release.


Hoyo on partnership with Dell, Clip: 'These partnerships will have a positive impact on the region'

Tangelo recently partnered with Dell Leasing and Clip to promote the use of multiple digital payment methods among businesses based in Mexico.


Gross: 'The addition of BCG Nexus Costa Rica highlights the tremendous growth story of BCG'

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) recently opened a new business service center in Costa Rica.