News from 2025
Australian consumer confidence falls slightly as economic outlook improves
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Consumer confidence in Australia experienced a slight dip last week, falling by 0.2 points to 86.3 points, according to recent data.
Morgan Stanley discusses potential opportunities in uncertain financial markets
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Uncertainty in the financial markets is creating potential opportunities for longer-duration assets in developed markets, as well as value in emerging markets debt and securitized credit.
UBS announces second quarter results presentation with webcast options
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
The UBS Group has announced a media briefing for the presentation of its second quarter 2025 results.
Howden Re and Moody's expand talent exchange program for enhanced catastrophe modeling
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Following a successful first year, Howden Re and Moody’s have launched the second phase of their early careers exchange programme.
Insights from Chris Dyer on managing teams and mitigating biases at Morgan Stanley
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Perspectives on personalities and investing have influenced Chris Dyer's approach to leading teams, empowering individuals, mitigating behavioral bias, and delivering strong performance for clients.
World Bank names Tsutomu Yamamoto as new head of guarantee business
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Tsutomu Yamamoto has been appointed as Managing Director of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), according to an announcement from the World Bank Group.
Standard Chartered launches new sustainable escrow solution
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Standard Chartered has introduced a new Sustainable Escrow and Account Bank solution aimed at integrating sustainability into clients' cash management.
Grand Canyon yields first soft-bodied Cambrian fossil discovery
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
The Grand Canyon has yielded a significant fossil discovery, marking the first find of its kind in the area.
Canada donates CAD 250K for global food safety standards
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Canada has pledged CAD 250,000 to support international food, animal, and plant health standards.
RenaissanceRe reports Q2 earnings with strong property segment performance
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showing a net income of $826.5 million available to common shareholders and an operating income of $594.6 million.
U.S. highlights space innovation at World Expo 2025 Osaka
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
The United States is presenting its latest space exploration technologies at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
IMF concludes Article IV mission discussing economic recovery prospects for Vanuatu
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Vanuatu.
Leo Beckham discusses opportunities for hybrid fronting carriers at European MGA Summit
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
At The Insurer's European MGA Summit in Amsterdam, Leo Beckham, Managing Director and Head of UK and Europe at Howden Capital Markets & Advisory, led a panel discussion on "Fronting opportunities and challenges."
U.S. Embassy warns Americans of planned demonstrations in Brasilia
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Media reports indicate that a demonstration is scheduled to occur at the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia on Friday, August 1, at 9:00 am.
IMF board completes Article IV consultation on Mali's economic outlook
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its Article IV consultation with Mali, according to a statement released in Washington, DC on July 31, 2025.
Ambassador Hunt highlights importance of U.S.-Sierra Leone alumni partnership at awards reception
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Ambassador Bryan D. Hunt delivered remarks at the 2025 Alumni Awards Reception held in the atrium of the U.S. Embassy in Freetown on July 30, 2025.
World Bank officials discuss partnership framework addressing Croatian economic challenges
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
The Croatian government has adopted a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with the World Bank Group, aiming to address key economic and social challenges.
IMF completes first review of credit facility for São Tomé & Príncipe
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the first review of São Tomé and Príncipe’s 40-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement and concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with the country.
Samsung Electronics reports lower Q2 profits amid shifting global semiconductor landscape
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Samsung Electronics released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, covering the period ending June 30.
Global services trade slows as Europe and North America lag behind Asia
By Globe Banner | Jul 31, 2025
Services exports in Europe and North America grew by only 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, compared to 8% and 11% respectively during the same period in 2024.