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News from November 2024


Dubai real estate policy director: 'we approved' a strategy to 'democratize real estate investment'

Dr. Mahmoud Alburai, senior director of real estate policies and innovation at the Dubai Land Department, said that tokenization is a key component of Dubai’s newly "approved Real Estate Strategy 2033" aimed at "democratizing" investment.


Nansen CEO: 'We believe that every asset will be tokenized'

Alex Svanevik, CEO and Co-founder of Nansen, expressed his belief that "every asset will be tokenized" and tracked on-chain, making on-chain data essential for investors.


Pacific Island countries engage in labor mobility exchange with Philippines

Representatives from Pacific Island countries recently visited the Philippines to participate in a Labor Mobility Study Visit and Knowledge Exchange.


Workshop explores Southeast Asia's use of trade for tech access

The recent workshop held over three days aimed to facilitate the exchange of experiences and insights among international experts, focusing on designing policies that support innovation and access to health technologies.


Alliance Credit Union of Florida placed into conservatorship by state regulator

Florida's Office of Financial Regulation has placed Alliance Credit Union of Florida into conservatorship, appointing the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) as conservator.


World Bank report urges Armenia towards sustainable growth through effective climate action

Armenia is facing significant challenges related to climate change, according to the World Bank Group's Armenia Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR).


ANZ reports full-year profit decline amid Suncorp Bank acquisition impact

ANZ has reported a statutory profit after tax of $6,535 million for the year ending September 30, 2024.


KfW Entrepreneurs' Award honors innovative German startups with cash prizes

The KfW Entrepreneurs' Award, an annual event recognizing innovative companies across Germany, took place in Berlin.


WTO celebrates 30 years of TBT agreement with future-focused agenda

The 30th anniversary of the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement was marked by a meeting where members emphasized its ongoing significance in addressing modern global trade challenges.



Business climate improvement focus: New indicators complement existing evaluations

The 2024 CPIA Africa report emphasizes the importance of policies and institutions in fostering private sector development across the continent.


IMF assesses Finland's economic recovery amid global uncertainties

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Alex Pienkowski, conducted discussions in Finland from October 29 to November 8 for the 2025 Article IV Consultation.


U.S. federal benefits services scheduled in Ecuador for December

Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Quito and Cuenca in Ecuador from December 2 to 5, 2024.


ANZ CEO discusses strong results amid acquisitions and platform advancements

On November 8, 2024, Shayne Elliott, Chief Executive Officer of ANZ, spoke with Brett Foley from bluenotes about the bank's performance and strategic initiatives.



Barclays outlines steps for UK government's clean hydrogen strategy

Barclays has outlined four key policy recommendations for the UK government to support the scaling of private finance in order to deliver a pragmatic approach to clean hydrogen.


KfW Capital honors top investors for gender diversity and impact initiatives

The KfW Capital Awards 2024 have announced their winners, recognizing significant contributions in the venture capital ecosystem.


Siemens unveils electronic e-starter with fast-switching semiconductor technology

Siemens has introduced a new fully electronic e-Starter, which utilizes semiconductor technology to enhance efficiency and reliability in industrial applications.


Barclays warns against rising purchase scams ahead of Black Friday sales

Barclays has issued a warning to Black Friday shoppers as purchase scams have been on the rise since 2021, with 72% of these scams originating from social media platforms.


WTO reviews TRIPS implementation amid discussions on pandemic readiness

The TRIPS Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is addressing several significant issues, including a review of the TRIPS Agreement's implementation.