News from 2025
U.S. Embassy welcomes Abigail L. Dressel as new chargé d’affaires in Mozambique
By Globe Banner | Aug 21, 2025
Abigail L. Dressel has assumed the role of Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Mozambique as of August 11, 2025.
Abigail L. Dressel appointed Chargé d’Affaires at U.S. Embassy Maputo
By Globe Banner | Aug 21, 2025
Abigail L. Dressel has taken on the role of Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Maputo, Mozambique, as of August 11, 2025.
U.S. Department of State updates nonimmigrant visa interview waiver policy
By Globe Banner | Aug 21, 2025
Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State will revise its policy on interview waivers for nonimmigrant visa applicants.
U.S. Embassy Suva seeks bids for America 250 Fiji Series event planning services
By Globe Banner | Aug 21, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Suva is seeking quotations from companies for event planning and production services as part of the America 250 Fiji Series.
U.S. Embassy seeks multimedia services for America 250 events in Pacific nations
By Globe Banner | Aug 21, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Suva has issued a request for quotations for multimedia production services as part of the America 250 Commemoration, which will take place in Fiji, Kiribati, Tuvalu, and Nauru.
U.S. Embassy warns Americans in North Kivu of possible terrorist threats
By Globe Banner | Aug 20, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa has issued a security alert for American citizens in North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, citing reports that places of worship may be targeted by terrorist attacks.
Howden Re names Candy Wong as head of treaty for Hong Kong
By Globe Banner | Aug 20, 2025
Howden Re has announced the appointment of Candy Wong as Head of Treaty for Hong Kong.
ANZ appoints Ender Tanar as new country head for Japan
By Globe Banner | Aug 20, 2025
ANZ has announced the appointment of Ender Tanar as Country Head for ANZ Japan, pending regulatory approval.
Arch Insurance Australia appoints Diva Mupnar as senior property underwriter for southern region
By Globe Banner | Aug 20, 2025
Arch Insurance Australia has appointed Diva Mupnar as Senior Property Underwriter for the Southern Region, effective immediately.
Unseen WWII correspondence published online for VJ Day anniversary
By Globe Banner | Aug 20, 2025
The University of Oxford has released a collection of previously unseen letters and diaries from the Second World War to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
Howden Re View podcast explores European MGA market and industry-first report
By Globe Banner | Aug 20, 2025
The second episode of the Howden Re View podcast features Enrico Bertagna, Managing Director of Bowood Europe, and Nena Atkinson, Research Associate for Strategic Advisory and Industry Analysis at Howden Re.
Morgan Stanley launches framework for private market asset allocation
By Globe Banner | Aug 20, 2025
Morgan Stanley Investment Management has introduced the Private Markets Asset Allocation Framework (PMAAF), a proprietary process designed to guide investors in allocating capital across private markets and different market cycles.
Cambridge Maths School celebrates first graduating class with strong A-level results
By Globe Banner | Aug 20, 2025
Students at Cambridge Maths School have received their A-level results, marking the first graduating class since the specialist sixth form college opened in September 2023.
Meta leaders discuss privacy investments and AI's role in compliance
By Globe Banner | Aug 20, 2025
In the latest episode of Meta’s Privacy Conversations series, Erin Egan, Vice President and Chief Privacy Officer for Public Policy at Meta, hosted a discussion with Susan Cooper, Global Data Protection Officer at Meta, and Bojana Belamy,...
Morgan Stanley launches Tax Optimized Portfolio Solutions for personalized wealth management
By Globe Banner | Aug 20, 2025
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) has launched Tax Optimized Portfolio Solutions (TOPS), a new tool designed to offer a range of tax management strategies tailored to individual client needs.
Morgan Stanley’s Dan Simkowitz to address Barclays financial services conference in September
By Globe Banner | Aug 20, 2025
Dan Simkowitz, Co-President of Morgan Stanley, is scheduled to speak at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference.
KfW IPEX-Bank finances Hassa-Dörtyol Tunnel project supporting Turkish infrastructure
By Globe Banner | Aug 20, 2025
KfW IPEX-Bank is providing EUR 200 million in financing for the construction of the Hassa-Dörtyol Railway and Highway Tunnel in Türkiye.
Algae-based cooling panels win top prize at entrepreneurship fund competition
By Globe Banner | Aug 20, 2025
Hauwa, a participant in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund Competition, has developed an algae panel designed to help buildings stay cooler and reduce their carbon footprint.
Australian consumer confidence dips slightly but four-week trend improves
By Globe Banner | Aug 20, 2025
Consumer confidence in Australia saw a slight decrease last week, dropping by 1.3 points to reach 89.3 points, according to the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey.
Zero Two joins Evolution Data Centres partnership alongside Warburg Pincus
By Globe Banner | Aug 20, 2025
Evolution Data Centres has announced that Zero Two has joined as a strategic shareholder, forming a new partnership with Warburg Pincus.