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News from October 2025


World Bank urges job creation focus for growth in Western Balkans

Economic growth in the Western Balkans is expected to pick up in 2026 and show a stronger recovery in 2027, according to a new World Bank report.


BMO’s Carolyn Booth recognized among most powerful women in banking by American Banker

Carolyn Booth, Head of U.S. Personal and Business Banking at BMO, has been named to American Banker Magazine's "Most Powerful Women in Banking" list.


RenaissanceRe to discuss Q3 2025 financial results in October conference call

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has announced it will hold a conference call for investors on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its third quarter financial results and company outlook.


Diversity Visa 2026 registration dates announced with reminders on eligibility and fraud

The U.S. Embassy has announced the registration period for the Diversity Visa (DV) 2026 Program.


IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Guinea-Bissau on ninth review under credit facility

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mission Chief Niko Hobdari, has reached a staff-level agreement with authorities in Guinea-Bissau regarding the Ninth Review of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.


Johnson & Johnson to join Guggenheim Healthcare Innovation Conference on November 11

Johnson & Johnson announced it will take part in the Guggenheim Securities 2nd Annual Healthcare Innovation Conference on November 11, 2025.


U.S. Embassy Bogota announces early closure due to planned protest on October 7

The U.S. Embassy in Bogota has announced it will close early on October 7, 2025, due to anticipated large-scale protests and transportation disruptions in the city.


U.S. Embassy in Serbia issues security alert for Americans on October 7 anniversary

U.S. citizens in Serbia have been advised to remain alert due to the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel.


Berlin introduces full online company registration via KfW start-up platform app

Entrepreneurs in Berlin can now register their businesses and complete tax registration through a single digital process using KfW’s start-up platform app.


Standard Chartered surpasses USD3 billion in Signature CIO Funds AUM after three years

Standard Chartered has announced that its Signature CIO Funds have surpassed USD3 billion in assets under management (AUM) three years after their launch.


FXStreet sees path to $1,300 as BNB sets record high

FXStreet has reported that Binance Coin (BNB) has reached a new all-time high, surpassing $1,200, with potential for further gains to $1,300.


U.S. Embassy Tirana issues security alert for Americans amid regional tensions

U.S. citizens in Albania have been advised to exercise increased caution around the anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel.


U.S. Embassy in Cyprus issues alert ahead of October 7 attack anniversary

U.S. citizens in Cyprus have been advised to exercise increased caution due to the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel.


Howden Re leaders discuss hurricane impacts and resilience after Helene and Milton

Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck in 2024, causing tens of billions in insured losses but leaving the reinsurance market stable.


U.S. Embassy consular officers to offer citizen services in Lviv on October 15

Consular officers from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv will provide services for U.S. citizens in Lviv on October 15, 2025.


Tom Murphy appointed president as Sun Life consolidates asset management operations

Sun Life has announced that Tom Murphy will become President of Sun Life Asset Management as the company brings all its asset management businesses together under one organizational structure.


U.S. Embassy warns Americans in Philippines on anniversary of October 7 Hamas attacks

U.S. citizens in the Philippines have been advised to remain alert due to the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel.


University of Cambridge study links school policy on GCSE languages with inequality

Students from less affluent backgrounds in England are more likely to attend schools where studying a language at GCSE level is optional, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.


U.S. Embassy urges vigilance for Americans in Greece amid anniversary of Hamas attack

U.S. citizens in Greece have been advised to exercise increased caution due to the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel.


GeoPura secures £27 million loan from Barclays for UK-Danish hydrogen project

GeoPura, a company specializing in green hydrogen generation and fuel cell technology, has secured a £27 million green loan facility to expand its hydrogen-powered energy services in the UK and establish a new hub in Denmark.