News from November 2025
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Serbia on second PCI review
By Globe Banner | Nov 1, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Annette Kyobe visited Belgrade from October 22 to 30, 2025, to discuss the Second Review under Serbia’s Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI).
WhatsApp introduces passkey-enabled encryption for chat backups
By Globe Banner | Nov 1, 2025
WhatsApp has announced a new feature aimed at improving the security of users' chat backups.
Siemens and Capgemini expand collaboration on digital transformation in manufacturing
By Globe Banner | Nov 1, 2025
Siemens and Capgemini have announced an expanded partnership aimed at advancing digital transformation in manufacturing industries.
Howden Re View podcast discusses trends shaping the global MGA market
By Globe Banner | Nov 1, 2025
In the latest episode of The Howden Re View podcast, leaders from Howden Capital Markets & Advisory discuss developments in the global Managing General Agent (MGA) market.
Marksaeng, Mamat and Zhang share lead after first round of Fubon Senior Open
By Globe Banner | Nov 1, 2025
Prayad Marksaeng of Thailand, Mardan Mamat of Singapore, and Zhang Lian-wei of China are tied for the lead after the first round of the 2025 Fubon Senior Open, each shooting a 2-under-par 70.
Sun Life U.S. expands Family Leave Insurance coverage into seven additional states
By Globe Banner | Nov 1, 2025
Sun Life U.S. has announced the expansion of its Family Leave Insurance (FLI) to seven additional states: Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, Utah, and Wisconsin.
IMF completes third review under Extended Fund Facility for Ecuador
By Globe Banner | Nov 1, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the third review of Ecuador’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, allowing the country to access an additional SDR 438.4 million (approximately US$600 million).
Collaboration aims to integrate sustainability into core financial statements
By Globe Banner | Nov 1, 2025
The True & Fair Project, led by Social Value International (SVI), is working to change how financial profit is calculated by ensuring that hidden costs and negative impacts are included in financial statements, not just in non-financial reports.
Ida discusses leadership style after joining ING
By Globe Banner | Nov 1, 2025
Ida, who has had a long career in banking and finance across global and Nordic institutions, discussed her reasons for joining ING and the qualities she brings to her new role in an interview published on October 29, 2025.
Western European economies face uneven recovery amid persistent risks
By Globe Banner | Nov 1, 2025
Western European economies are demonstrating resilience in 2025, but the pace of recovery varies across countries.