News from November 2025
Howden Re leaders discuss APAC reinsurance outlook during Singapore conference
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
As the Singapore International Reinsurance Conference takes place, executives from Howden Re discussed the findings of their latest report, "Who Dares Wins," with Intelligent Insurer.
Uzbekistan advances toward finalizing World Trade Organization accession negotiations
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
A high-level delegation from Uzbekistan, including Azizbek Urunov, the Representative of the President on the WTO and Chief Negotiator, Akhadbek Khaydarov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance, and Makhmud Istamov, Deputy Minister of Justice,...
OCBC appoints Melvyn Low as group chief strategy and transformation officer
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
Mr. Melvyn Low has been appointed as Group Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at OCBC, effective November 10, 2025.
BMO awards grants supporting women-led small businesses across United States
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
BMO, in partnership with Deloitte, has announced the recipients of its 2025 BMO Celebrating Women grant program.
U.S. Embassy in Niger announces town hall meeting for American citizens
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Niamey, Niger, has announced it will host a Town Hall meeting for U.S. citizens on Friday, November 7, 2025.
Howden Re leaders stress relationships as property treaty reinsurance outlook shifts
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
As the property direct and facultative (D&F) and binders treaty reinsurance market enters the final months of 2025, industry leaders at Howden Re see the sector moving into a transitional period.
Howden Re leaders discuss APAC’s growing role in global cyber insurance
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
Howden Re has identified the Asia-Pacific region as a key area for the next stage of growth in the global cyber insurance market.
IMF reviews Zambia’s progress under Extended Credit Facility arrangement
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Mercedes Vera Martin, visited Lusaka from October 22 to November 4, 2025, to review Zambia’s economic progress and policy measures under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.
Study links gambling disorder to increased suicide risk using NHS data
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
A new study published in BJPsych Open has found that people diagnosed with gambling disorder are at a higher risk of dying by suicide compared to those with other causes of death.
U.S. Embassy reminds Americans in Niger to re-enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
The U.S. Department of State is encouraging U.S. citizens in Niger to enroll or re-enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) after a recent update to the system.
UBS announces pricing terms for debt securities cash tender offers
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
UBS Group AG and UBS AG, through its Stamford branch, have announced the pricing terms for their ongoing cash tender offers to purchase certain outstanding debt securities.
U.S. Embassy monitors impact of Typhoon Tino as fatalities rise
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
A strong typhoon known as Tino (Kalmaegi) has impacted several regions in the Philippines, with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) raising Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 over parts of...
Oxford researchers receive fellowships from Schmidt Sciences’ AI2050 program
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
Two researchers from the University of Oxford have been selected as part of the 2025 cohort for the Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Research Fellowship.
Healthcare survey shows need for strategic focus on cybersecurity
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) and KLAS Research have released the US Healthcare Cyber Resilience Survey, which indicates that cybersecurity is becoming a critical component of business strategy for healthcare organizations.
JPMorganChase announces over $2 billion invested in Detroit since 2014
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
JPMorganChase announced that its total investments in Detroit have exceeded $2 billion since 2014, marking a significant milestone in the firm's long history with the city.
RenaissanceRe announces quarterly dividend and expands share repurchase authorization
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per common share.
Typhoon Kalmaegi prompts safety warnings for central Vietnam residents
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
Typhoon Kalmaegi is expected to make landfall in central Vietnam overnight on November 6 and into the morning of November 7, according to an alert issued by the U.S. Embassy and Consulate General in Vietnam.
Bank of America hosts annual Investor Day featuring executive presentations
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
Bank of America is holding its 2025 Investor Day today in Charlotte, North Carolina, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
U.S. Embassy warns of possible disruptions during government supporters’ gathering in Belgrade
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
Supporters of the government are scheduled to gather in front of the Serbian Parliament at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, according to an alert from the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade.
Cambridge scientist receives global fellowship for advancing interpretable artificial intelligence
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
Cambridge researcher Dr. Miles Cranmer has been named one of 28 recipients of the AI2050 fellowship from Schmidt Sciences.