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Australian consumers projected to spend billions ahead of Valentine’s Day 2025

ANZ Bank forecasts that Australians might spend as much as $4.39 billion on gifts, dining, and vacations ahead of Valentine’s Day.


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Taiwan Stock Market volatility expected; Fubon launches new ETF with momentum strategy

Fubon Asset Management has announced the launch of its "Fubon Flagship 50 (009802) ETF," a market capitalization-based exchange-traded fund, after a two-year hiatus.


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World Bank supports community resilience efforts in South Sudan

South Sudan has faced significant challenges since gaining independence in 2011, with many of its citizens living in extreme poverty and facing food insecurity.


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Jamaica partners with World Bank on new case management system

A new partnership between the Government of Jamaica and the World Bank aims to enhance case management for social assistance beneficiaries.


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Siemens reports strong start to fiscal year with increased net income

Siemens AG has announced a promising start to its fiscal year 2025, with positive financial results and strategic initiatives.


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World Bank report urges Panama to improve job quality and reduce inequality

A recent report from the World Bank, titled "Panama: From Growth to Prosperity," has identified key challenges in Panama's efforts to reduce poverty and inequality.


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Siemens reports strong start to fiscal year with increased cash flow

Siemens AG has reported a strong start to fiscal year 2025, indicating positive momentum for the company.


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Societe Generale Assurances reports strong growth in revenue and premiums for fiscal year

Societe Generale Assurances reported a significant increase in its financial performance for 2024.


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RBC celebrates recognition of women advisors on Forbes' state-by-state list

RBC Wealth Management, a leading wealth management firm in the United States, has announced that 57 of its financial advisors have been named to the Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State" list for 2025.


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Binance CEO: 'Harmonized global crypto regulations will take time'

Richard Teng, the CEO of Binance, said that different jurisdictions are adopting varied approaches to regulating cryptocurrency, making it difficult to implement unified global regulations at this time.


Banking & Financial Services

Yuanta FHC achieves CDP A List status for five consecutive years

Yuanta Financial Holding Company (FHC) has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability, making the A List for carbon disclosure by CDP, a global non-profit environmental disclosure organization, for five consecutive years.


Banking & Financial Services

ERP StartGeld loan temporarily suspended for non-profits

The ERP StartGeld start-up loan has been temporarily suspended for non-profit companies, effective from February 12, 2025.


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DEG reports record-breaking investment commitments of €2.5 billion for developing nations

DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH announced that 2024 marked a record year for new business, with EUR 2.5 billion committed to private investments in developing and emerging countries.


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E*TRADE recognized as top web trading platform by StockBrokers.com

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley has been acknowledged with multiple accolades in the StockBrokers.com 2025 Annual Awards.


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World Bank announces settlement with Dutch charity over fraud allegations

The World Bank Group has announced a conditional non-debarment of Stichting Cordaid, a charitable foundation from the Netherlands, for 18 months.


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Sun Life announces Q1 2025 dividend payments

Sun Life Financial Inc. has declared dividends on its common and preferred shares for the first quarter of 2025.


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Siemens partners with Alphawave Semi to enhance silicon IP offerings

Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced a new partnership with Alphawave Semi to enhance its offerings in silicon IP, particularly in the realm of advanced technology nodes.


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World Bank advises Timor-Leste on economic reforms for sustainable growth

High government spending in Timor-Leste, relative to its GDP, coupled with modest returns from the Petroleum Fund, may affect the country's long-term fiscal stability.


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Siemens partners with Guofu Hydrogen to boost global green hydrogen production

Siemens and Guofu Hydrogen have entered into a partnership aimed at advancing global green hydrogen production.


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World Bank approves $110M grant for sustainable development on Kiritimati Island

The World Bank has approved a grant of USD 110 million (AUD 175 million) to support sustainable economic development on Kiritimati Island in Kiribati.