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Australia sees increase in food sector M&A as priorities shift toward influence

Food, beverage and agriculture mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are increasing after a period of reduced activity.


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NCUA Board schedules September 18 meeting with focus on Share Insurance Fund

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board has announced it will hold a meeting on Thursday, September 18, starting at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.


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Kevin Corbally appointed managing director of capital management institutional at ANZ

Kevin Corbally will step down from his position as Group Chief Risk Officer at ANZ and take on the role of Managing Director, Capital Management Institutional.


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Barclays research shows dating costs hinder Gen Z’s financial confidence

New research from Barclays indicates that nearly one in five Gen Z adults in the UK, aged 18 to 27, consider being single a barrier to reaching their financial goals.


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World Bank urges stronger tax revenue efforts for sustained growth in Côte d’Ivoire

Côte d'Ivoire’s economy has shown strong growth and resilience despite global challenges, according to the World Bank’s latest economic update.


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Yuanta FHC receives national environmental protection award for fourth time

Yuanta Financial Holding Company (FHC) has received the National Enterprise Environmental Protection Award from Taiwan’s Ministry of the Environment for the fourth time since 2021.


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Zambia faces workforce challenge as copper production set to triple

Zambia is preparing for a significant increase in copper production, with the government aiming to triple output by 2031.


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ANZ announces leadership changes in its markets division

ANZ has announced that Anshul Sidher has stepped down from his position as Managing Director, Markets, effective immediately.


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Barclays appoints new leaders for private bank and wealth management businesses

Barclays has announced two senior leadership appointments within its Private Bank and Wealth Management (PBWM) UK and Crown Dependencies businesses.


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Fubon Financial reports strong profits across subsidiaries for August 2025

Fubon Financial Holding Co., Ltd. announced its unaudited financial results for August 2025, reporting a consolidated pre-tax profit of NT$12.65 billion and net profit of NT$11.10 billion for the month.


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World Bank launches SHORE Project to boost resilience along Indian coast

The World Bank has approved a new program aimed at supporting coastal communities in India, focusing on the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.


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Morgan Stanley Investment Management discusses key global investment themes in new video

In a recent video update released on September 11, 2025, Morgan Stanley Investment Management discussed three main themes currently shaping the global investment environment.


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Sun Life announces $1 billion debenture offering for corporate purposes

Sun Life Financial Inc. announced plans to issue $1 billion in Series 2025-1 Subordinated Unsecured 4.14% Fixed/Floating Debentures due 2037 in Canada.


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BMO signs five-year deal as official bank partner for UC Berkeley

BMO has signed a five-year agreement to become the Official Bank of UC Berkeley, continuing a partnership that began after BMO acquired Bank of the West in 2023.


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World Bank expands global investment in low-carbon rail logistics

From 2011 to 2024, India constructed 1,200 kilometers of new dedicated freight tracks with support from the World Bank.


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Mozambique expands electricity access through World Bank-supported programs

Between 2020 and 2024, the Mozambique Energy for All project (ProEnergia) connected more than 514,000 households to electricity, reaching about 2.6 million people who previously lacked access.


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Ethiopian livestock project improves livelihoods through inclusive poultry farming

In Serbo Kebele, located in Ethiopia’s Jimma Zone of Oromia, farmer Imran Abba Jihad has seen significant changes in his life after joining the Livestock and Fisheries Sector Development Project (LFSDP).


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World Bank appoints Cécile Fruman as new country director for Brazil

Cécile Fruman has been named as the new World Bank Country Director for Brazil, according to an announcement made on September 1, 2025.


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Gambia maintains steady economic growth amid global challenges

The Gambia's economy has shown continued resilience, with real GDP growth reaching 5.7% in 2024, according to the World Bank’s Fifth Economic Update for The Gambia.