News from October 2025
JPMorganChase launches $1.5 trillion initiative focused on U.S. economic security
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
JPMorganChase has announced a $1.5 trillion Security and Resiliency Initiative, a 10-year plan aimed at facilitating, financing, and investing in industries considered essential to national economic security.
World Bank highlights job creation as key strategy for ending poverty in Africa
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
On End Poverty Day, the World Bank Group highlighted its ongoing efforts to address poverty in Eastern and Southern Africa by focusing on job creation and expanding economic opportunities.
WTO Market Access Committee discusses supply chain resilience and elects new chair
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
At its meeting on 13 October, the World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Market Access elected Mr. Gaurav Gupta of India as Chair for the remainder of the 2025-26 period.
Allianz Group highlights financial performance and sustainability efforts in latest update
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
The Allianz Group, a global insurance and asset management company, operates in nearly 70 countries.
Fubon Financial Holdings reports record profits across subsidiaries for September
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
Fubon Financial Holdings announced its unaudited earnings results for September 2025, reporting a consolidated pre-tax profit of NT$20.50 billion and a net profit of NT$17.44 billion for the month.
U.S. Embassy advises Americans in Pakistan amid ongoing protests
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulates General in Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar have reported ongoing protest activity across Pakistan as of October 13, 2025.
Facebook relaunches local jobs tool for US users
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
Facebook has reintroduced its local jobs feature in the United States, aiming to make it easier for users to find and apply for employment opportunities within their communities.
UOB partners with DBS and ABC Impact on $110M sustainability-linked loan
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
ABC Impact, an impact investment firm supported by Temasek, has partnered with DBS and United Overseas Bank (UOB) to launch a sustainability-linked subscription loan facility.
Report urges UK planners to integrate faith groups into new town developments
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
Researchers from the Cambridge Interfaith Research Forum and Goldsmiths, University of London have called for faith and belief communities to be recognized as key partners in the planning of new towns across Britain.
FSB Chair warns incomplete reform leaves global financial system exposed
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
Incomplete implementation of financial reforms continues to expose the global financial system to potential shocks, according to Andrew Bailey, Chair of the Financial Stability Board (FSB).
U.S. Embassy monitors rising violence as Ecuador launches major security crackdown
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
Violence in Ecuador has increased, with the U.S. Mission in Ecuador reporting a rise in criminal activity and security operations by local authorities.
Allianz reports financial results for 2024 with focus on sustainability
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
The Allianz Group operates as a global insurer and asset manager, providing services to both private individuals and businesses in almost 70 countries.
Morgan Stanley reviews US and European high yield markets for Q3 2025
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
Morgan Stanley Investment Management has released its latest review of the US and European high yield markets for the third quarter of 2025.
U.S. congratulates Equatorial Guinea on its national day
By Globe Banner | Oct 12, 2025
The United States has extended congratulations to Equatorial Guinea on the occasion of its 57th anniversary of independence, which is celebrated on October 12.
U.S. Consulate General warns Americans of major protest in Amsterdam on October 5
By Globe Banner | Oct 12, 2025
A large protest is expected to take place in Amsterdam on October 5, organized by civil society groups in response to the Dutch government’s actions regarding events in Gaza.
World Bank urges action as climate change threatens Thailand’s economic progress
By Globe Banner | Oct 12, 2025
Thailand faces significant economic and social risks from climate change, according to a new Country Climate and Development Report.
Malaysia’s push for GovTech requires reforms in platforms, policies, people & participation
By Globe Banner | Oct 12, 2025
Digital transformation is increasingly central to the modernization of governments, with the aim of making public services more efficient and accessible.
WTO discusses recognition of professional qualifications and addresses services trade concerns
By Globe Banner | Oct 12, 2025
WTO members met on 2 and 3 October to discuss the recognition of professional qualifications (RPQs) for service providers and other issues related to services trade.
Investors show rising interest in Germany’s security and defence sector
By Globe Banner | Oct 12, 2025
A recent survey by KfW Research and the German Private Equity and Venture Capital Association indicates that 30 percent of investors in Germany have already invested in companies within the security and defence sector.
U.S. congratulates Equatorial Guinea on 57th independence anniversary
By Globe Banner | Oct 12, 2025
The United States has extended congratulations to Equatorial Guinea on the occasion of its 57th anniversary of independence, which is celebrated on October 12.