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News from November 2025


ANZ CEO outlines strategy after reporting annual results

ANZ Chief Executive Officer Nuno Matos discussed the bank’s annual results and strategic direction in an interview with Alicia Muling, Senior Writer of bluenotes.


ANZ CEO outlines progress on strategy amid challenging economic landscape

ANZ Group CEO Nuno Matos addressed investors and analysts as he presented the bank’s full-year results for 2025, marking his first annual report since joining the company.


KfW Capital announces winners of its 2025 awards recognizing investors' contributions

Dr Carolin Gabor, Managing Partner of the early-stage fund caesar., has been named Best Female Investor 2025 at the KfW Capital Award ceremony.


KfW IPEX-Bank finances new trains for Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn network

KfW IPEX-Bank has agreed to provide nearly EUR 300 million in financing for the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn.


IMF reviews Zimbabwe’s economic progress and discusses 2026 budget framework

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Wojciech Maliszewski visited Zimbabwe from October 29 to November 5, 2025.


German SMEs show cautious optimism despite ongoing concerns

After a decline in September, German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are reporting renewed optimism about the future, according to the latest KfW ifo SME Barometer.


UOB announces winners of 2025 Painting of the Year awards

Thailand artist Jamilah Haji has won the 2025 UOB Southeast Asian Painting of the Year (SEA POY) award for her artwork “Dua (Pray for a Blessing)”.


Ontario Court of Appeal backs Binance, calls OSC document demand 'unreasonable'

The Ontario Court of Appeal has announced in a public statement that it has set aside the Ontario Securities Commission’s (OSC) request for documents from Binance, ruling that it violated the Charter’s protection against unreasonable search and...


Armenia advances justice system modernization with World Bank support

In Armenia, the justice system is undergoing a significant transformation as it moves from paper-based processes to digital services.


Finmo partners with Standard Chartered to launch multi-currency account services

Finmo, a company specializing in treasury operations for global businesses, has announced a partnership with Standard Chartered to introduce Global Currency Account (GCA) capabilities.


WTO releases trade policy review documents for Guatemala

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents related to the latest Trade Policy Review of Guatemala.


Siemens extends contracts for managing board members Veronika Bienert and Peter Koerte

The Supervisory Board of Siemens AG has extended the contracts of Managing Board members Veronika Bienert and Dr. Peter Koerte ahead of schedule, citing the need for continuity and stability during a significant phase in the company’s...


U.S. Embassy Praia seeks applicants for information management assistant position

The U.S. Embassy in Praia has announced a job opening for the position of Information Management Assistant FSN-08 (OBO).


Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt named Chair of new interdisciplinary AI@Oxford Research initiative

Oxford University has appointed Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt as Chair of the new AI@Oxford Research initiative.


U.S. Embassy Tokyo issues alert after increase in bear sightings in northern Japan

Bear sightings and attacks have increased in northern Japan, particularly in areas near populated zones, according to a recent alert from the U.S. Embassy Tokyo.


Kevin Zander appointed new CEO at Siemens Financial Services

Veronika Bienert will step down as CEO of Siemens Financial Services (SFS), with Kevin Zander named as her successor.


Ambassador Howard Brodie presents credentials to Finnish president

Ambassador Howard Brodie officially presented his credentials to President Alexander Stubb of Finland at the Presidential Palace on November 13, 2025.


Security alert issued for upcoming large events in Managua

Large public events are expected to take place in Managua, Nicaragua from November 12 to November 16, 2025.


ANZ increases support for MoneyBusiness program benefiting First Nations communities

ANZ has announced an increase in funding for its MoneyBusiness financial education program, with a $100,000 contribution from the Federal Government.


Volkswagen Group-Rivian joint venture advances software-defined vehicle technology after first year

One year after its establishment, the joint venture between Volkswagen Group and Rivian, named "Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies" (RV Tech), reports significant progress in developing software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture.