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NAB Foundation increases support for Disaster Relief Australia to strengthen disaster response

NAB Foundation has escalated its commitment to Disaster Relief Australia by granting $4 million over the next three years, raising the total funding to $5.2 million since 2023.


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Sun Life receives diversity gold award again; ranks high among best workplaces

Sun Life has once again been awarded the Investors in Diversity Gold reaccreditation, having first achieved this recognition in 2023.


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World Bank releases first country economic memorandum on Equatorial Guinea

The World Bank has released its inaugural Country Economic Memorandum report on Equatorial Guinea, titled "Equatorial Guinea Country Economic Memorandum – Building the Foundations for Renewed, More Diversified and Inclusive Growth."


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Consumer confidence drops despite recent Reserve Bank rate cut

Consumer confidence has decreased, with last week's figures showing a fall of 2.1 points, bringing the index to 87.7.


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World Bank appoints new representative for unified leadership in Suriname

Diletta Doretti has been appointed as the World Bank Group Resident Representative for Suriname.


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E*TRADE releases monthly sector rotation study analyzing S&P 500 stock behaviors

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley has published its monthly sector rotation study, analyzing customer behavior in buying and selling stocks within the S&P 500 sectors.


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World Bank tackles global lead pollution with strategic phased approach

The World Bank Group is addressing the issue of lead pollution, which poses a significant challenge to development, especially in low- and middle-income countries.


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Financial Stability Board appoints new chairs for key committees

Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, and Dominique Laboureix, Chair of the Single Resolution Board, have been appointed to lead key committees within the Financial Stability Board (FSB).


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Fubon Financial Holdings and subsidiaries recognized at Dragon and Phoenix Insurance Awards

Fubon Financial Holdings and its subsidiaries, Fubon Life and Fubon Insurance, have once again been recognized for their outstanding performance, securing four awards at the 2025 "Dragon and Phoenix Insurance Awards."


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Siemens partners with Mennekes to streamline eMobility charging infrastructure

Siemens and Mennekes have announced a partnership aimed at simplifying the planning process for sustainable eMobility charging infrastructure.


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World Bank endorses new strategic partnership framework for Haiti

The World Bank Group's Board of Directors has endorsed a new strategic partnership for Haiti, focusing on the period from 2025 to 2029.


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HSBC names Ian Stuart as group customer and culture director

HSBC Holdings plc has announced the appointment of Ian Stuart as Group Customer and Culture Director.


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World Bank appoints new country manager for Kyrgyz Republic

Hugh Riddell has been appointed as the World Bank Group Country Manager for the Kyrgyz Republic, effective March 3, 2025.


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World Bank project empowers Georgian women entrepreneurs through training and support

Women in Georgia's tech industry face unique challenges compared to their male counterparts when launching startups.


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Siemens collaborates with Danobat and autonox on new machine tool robot

Siemens has introduced the Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot (MTR), which is controlled by the digital native CNC, Sinumerik One.


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World Bank approves $192M project to aid Jamaica's private sector development

The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has approved a new project aimed at supporting Jamaica in its efforts to promote private sector development and improve disaster preparedness.


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Macquarie appoints David Chang as head of wealth distribution for Asia

Macquarie Asset Management has appointed David Chang as Head of Wealth Distribution, Asia.


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World Bank seeks public input on partnership framework with Poland for 2025-2030

The World Bank Group is in the process of developing a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with Poland for 2025-2030.


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NCUA alters policy on publishing overdraft fee data

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has announced a significant change in its policy regarding the publication of overdraft and non-sufficient fund (NSF) fee income for individual credit unions.


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Morgan Stanley leaders to speak at European financials conference

Dan Simkowitz, Co-President of Morgan Stanley, is scheduled to speak at the Annual Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference in London, UK.