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ING releases comprehensive 2024 annual report highlighting strategy and performance
By Globe Banner | Mar 6, 2025
ING has released its 2024 Annual Report, offering stakeholders a detailed overview of the company's strategy, business activities, and performance over the past year.
Tanzanian engineer revolutionizes Lake Victoria's sardine trade with solar innovation
By Globe Banner | Mar 6, 2025
Engineer Diana Mbogo, Managing Director of Millennium Engineering Enterprises Limited in Tanzania, has made significant strides in improving the sardine trade around Lake Victoria.
World Bank supports Serbia’s green transition with $160 million loan
By Globe Banner | Mar 6, 2025
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved a loan of EUR 153.7 million ($160 million equivalent) to support Serbia's ongoing green transition reforms.
Electrification boosts Tanzania’s small-scale mining sector
By Globe Banner | Mar 6, 2025
Charles Buzalwa returned to Geita, Tanzania, after eleven years abroad with the goal of establishing his own business.
Macquarie launches new high-yield municipal bond ETF
By Globe Banner | Mar 6, 2025
Macquarie Asset Management has launched the Macquarie National High-Yield Municipal Bond ETF (HTAX), expanding its active exchange-traded fund (ETF) platform.
Yuanta wins insurance awards for 12th year; launches new recruitment programs
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
Yuanta Financial Holding Company (FHC) has been recognized once again by the Modern Insurance Educational Affairs Foundation, receiving the "Most Desirable FHC" award.
ING completes share repurchase for employee compensation
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
ING Group has finalized its share repurchase program aimed at employee compensation.
Fubon Financial Holdings excels in sustainability rankings, achieving top 25% position
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
Fubon Financial Holdings received recognition at the second annual "Sustainable Finance Evaluation" awards.
KfW Capital commits EUR 1.6 billion to strengthen venture capital ecosystem
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
KfW Capital, a subsidiary of KfW, reported commitments of EUR 1.6 billion last year, following a high volume of around EUR 2.1 billion in 2023.
German SME business climate declines further as optimism fades
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
The business climate among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany has shown a decline, according to the latest KfW-ifo SME Barometer.
Regulators urged to prepare for fast-paced financial system amid tech advancements
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
As the financial industry stands on the brink of transformation due to rapid technological advancements, regulators are urged to prepare for a faster financial system.
Sun Life partners with Workday Wellness to enhance employer benefit management
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
Sun Life U.S. has been named a strategic partner of Workday Wellness, an AI-powered solution designed to improve the management of employee benefits.
Standard Chartered expands tech support for women entrepreneurs in emerging markets
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
Standard Chartered has announced a partnership with Village Capital to expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan.
World Bank backs Micronesia's effort to enhance public financial management
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
The World Bank has announced its approval of a $13 million initiative aimed at enhancing public financial management in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).
World Bank approves projects benefiting millions through improved transport and healthcare
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
At least 19 million Filipinos are set to benefit from two new projects approved by the World Bank's Board of Executive Directors.
World Bank advances global efforts on road safety after Marrakech ministerial
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
The World Bank Group is advancing efforts in road safety financing and governance following the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety held in Marrakech, Morocco.
Mondulkiri Water Utility increases female workforce participation with World Bank support
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
The Mondulkiri Water Utility in Cambodia is actively working to increase female representation within its workforce, a move supported by the World Bank-financed Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project.
Estate planning advice for families with special-needs members
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2025
Facing one's own mortality while planning an estate can be challenging, particularly for those with family members who have special needs.
World Bank urges economic diversification for sustained growth in Equatorial Guinea
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2025
The World Bank has released a new report emphasizing the need for Equatorial Guinea to diversify its economy beyond oil dependency.
Sun Life U.S. introduces menopause benefit for employees
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2025
Sun Life U.S. has introduced a menopause benefit for its employees, aiming to address a gap in women's healthcare.