News from 2025
World Bank report calls for improved public services in Sub-Saharan Africa
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
This year's Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) report highlights the need for stronger essential services in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve sustainable growth.
Burkina Faso sees economic growth amid challenges: World Bank report
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
OUAGADOUGOU, July 10, 2025 - The World Bank's April 2025 Burkina Faso Economic Update reports a growth in the country's economy by 4.9% in 2024, compared to 3.0% in the previous year.
World Bank approves $100M for highway rehabilitation in Honduras
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
The World Bank's Executive Board has approved a $100 million project to rehabilitate and manage 174 km of the CA-13 Highway in Honduras.
World Bank aids Paraguay's central bank in reserve diversification
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
Since joining the World Bank's Reserve Advisory and Management Partnership (RAMP) in 2017, the Central Bank of Paraguay has improved its management of international reserves.
World Bank outlines financial strategies at Ukraine Recovery Conference
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
Rome, Italy - Anna Bjerde, the World Bank's Managing Director of Operations, addressed the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 on July 10.
World Bank promotes gender equality in global transport projects
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
Across fiscal years 2019-24, the World Bank reported that 94 percent of its 159 transport projects incorporated activities aimed at bridging gender gaps in the transport sector.
Emerging markets debt team reviews Q2 2025 fundamentals
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
In a recent publication dated July 11, 2025, the Emerging Markets Debt Team provides an in-depth review of fundamentals and valuations across emerging markets debt.
Morgan Stanley releases Q2 2025 floating-rate loan market insights
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
Insight on loan market fundamentals and the role of floating-rate loans within portfolios has been shared by the Floating-Rate Loans Team.
Fubon Financial Holdings announces earnings results for June 2025
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
Fubon Financial Holdings has released its earnings results for June 2025, reporting an unaudited consolidated pre-tax profit of NT$15.26 billion and a net profit of NT$11.85 billion.
KfW becomes main sponsor of German national para athletics team
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
KfW and the National Paralympic Committee Germany (DBS) are set to expand their partnership, with KfW becoming the main sponsor of the German national para athletics team for 2025 and 2026.
Societe Generale appoints new head for mobility & international retail banking
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
Societe Generale has announced that Cécile Bartenieff will take on the role of Head of Mobility and International Retail Banking & Financial Services starting September 1, 2025.
OCBC backs Great Eastern Holdings' resolutions at extraordinary general meeting
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
OCBC announced on June 23, 2025, that it would be content with its 93.72% economic interest in Great Eastern Holdings (GEH), regardless of the outcome of GEH's Extraordinary General Meeting.
WTO council addresses trade concerns amid ongoing global tensions
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
The Council for Trade in Goods (CTG) recently convened to address a variety of trade concerns and current trade tensions.
Swansea University's student satisfaction rises significantly in latest national survey
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
Swansea University has reported an increase in student satisfaction, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS) results.
Community energy systems' role in achieving global universal energy access
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
In the UK, energy access is often taken for granted, yet it plays a crucial role in various aspects of daily life and sustainable development globally.
Affluent investors expect 9% portfolio return in 2025: DBS Hong Kong survey
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited has published its "DBS Treasures Affluent Investor Survey 2025," highlighting that affluent investors anticipate an average return of 9% from their portfolios this year.
BMO launches Spanish-language mortgage app for Latino communities
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
BMO has introduced its first Spanish-language mortgage application, available both digitally and in branch locations.
Sun Life U.S. donates $50K for Texas flood relief efforts
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
Sun Life U.S., along with DentaQuest, has announced a donation of $50,000 to aid relief efforts in Texas following recent flash floods.
Everest appoints Mark Shaw as chief commercial officer for international insurance
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
Everest has announced the appointment of Mark Shaw as Chief Commercial Officer for its International Insurance Operation.
US tariffs affect German exports but industry shows resilience
By Globe Banner | Jul 15, 2025
US President Trump's decision to raise tariffs on exports from the EU and other economies has had a notable impact.