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Andersen Global, BoardRoom Business Solutions form collaboration agreement

Andersen Global, a global network of tax and legal professional, has formed a collaboration agreement with tax advisory firm BoardRoom Business Solutions Pte. Ltd., a news release said.


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IMF Executive Board Concludes Second and Third Reviews of the Extended Fund Facility for Ecuador and 2021 Article IV Consultation

Press release: The IMF Executive Board concluded yesterday the combined second and third reviews of the 27-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Ecuador, allowing for an immediate disbursement equivalent to about US$800 million. The Executive Board also concluded the 2021 Article IV consultation.


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Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the conclusion of a meeting with UNECA and African Ministers of Finance on COVID-19

The International Monetary Fund has issued the following press release:Washington, D.C.: Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met today with African Ministers of Finance and representatives from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) to discuss Africa’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the efforts for a sustainable, green, and inclusive recovery.At the conclusion of the meeting, Ms. Georgieva made the following statement:“The COVID-19 pandemic caused an unprecedented recession in Africa in 2020.


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IMF Executive Board Concludes Second and Third Reviews of the Extended Fund Facility for Ecuador and 2021 Article IV Consultation

Press Release: The IMF Executive Board concluded yesterday the combined second and third reviews of the 27-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Ecuador, allowing for an immediate disbursement equivalent to about US$800 million. The Executive Board also concluded the 2021 Article IV consultation.


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Gross Domestic Product, (Third Estimate), GDP by Industry, and Corporate Profits (Revised), 2nd Quarter 2021

Press Release: Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 6.7 percent in the second quarter of 2021, reflecting the continued economic recovery, reopening of establishments, and continued government response related to the COVID-19 pandemic.


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IMF on United Arab Emirates mission: 'Economic recovery has begun to strengthen'

The International Monetary Fund has issued the following press release: End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country.


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Florida mulls pulling financial support for Ben & Jerry’s, Unilever over Israel stance

Ben & Jerry’s recently announced it would stop selling products in “occupied Palestinian territory,” which spurred the action


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IMF director Georgieva disputes allegations of manipulation

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva faces allegations that she manipulated the Doing Business Report of 2018 while in a previous role at the World Bank.


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IMF board finishes consultation with Brazil on Article IV

WASHINGTON – On Sept. 10, 2021, the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Brazil.


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IMF finishes third review of credit facility for The Gambia

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Ivohasina Fizara Razafimahefa, mission chief for The Gambia, held a virtual mission with the Gambian authorities during Sept. 9-22, 2021 to conduct the 2021 Article IV consultation and discuss the third review of The Gambia’s economic program supported by the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility.



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ANZ CEO outlines economic outlook amid pandemic challenges

Australia's economic outlook appears promising as the country moves towards reopening, according to ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott.


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ANZ pledges $100k for Afghan refugee support; matches staff contributions

ANZ has pledged $100,000 to Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia as part of efforts to aid Afghan refugees.


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Miami Dolphins team with Broxel on new prepaid debit cards

The Miami Dolphins are partnering with Broxel to develop the team's official prepaid debit card in hopes of turning the Hard Rock Stadium into an entirely cashless venue.


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Brown Advisory 'excited' to expand fixed income ESG research team

Global investment management firm Brown Advisory recently appointed Anna Rudgard as a fixed income environmental, social and governance analyst on its new Global Sustainable Fixed Income team.


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Sharmini Coorey to retire as director of Institute for Capacity Development

After more than three decades of working with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Sharmini Coorey has tendered her resignation as Director of the Institute for Capacity Development (ICD), effective as of Oct.29.


Banking & Financial Services

ANZ transitions share investing customers to CMC Markets platform

ANZ has announced an agreement to transition its customers from the ANZ Share Investing platform to a CMC Markets-branded platform.


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Cebuana Lhuillier partnering with Western Union 'to make it easier for customers'

Western Union and Cebuana Lhuillier, a company from the Phillippines, are partnering to launch a digital money transfer capability with an embedded micro-savings account through Cebuana Lhuillier's mobile app.


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ANZ supports SMEs with expanded COVID-19 recovery loan scheme

More small and medium-sized enterprises can now apply for financial assistance from ANZ as part of the Federal Government’s expanded COVID-19 recovery loan scheme.