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Number of UK renters saving for house deposits falls sharply

Renters in the UK are finding it increasingly difficult to save for a house deposit, with only 17 per cent reporting active savings in July, down from 31 per cent in January.


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Macquarie Asset Management launches Summerland Storage Partners targeting US self-storage market

Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has announced the launch of Summerland Storage Partners, a new self-storage platform focused on building a diverse portfolio of self-storage assets in key markets across the United States.


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BMO opens applications for 2025 Celebrating Women grant program for small businesses

BMO, in partnership with Deloitte, has opened applications for its 2025 BMO Celebrating Women grant program.


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Wildfires drive global insured catastrophe losses higher according to Swiss Re Institute

Global insured losses from natural catastrophes reached USD 80 billion in the first half of 2025, according to preliminary estimates by Swiss Re Institute.


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Fubon subsidiaries receive top honors at Faith Hope & Love Awards for eighth year

Fubon Insurance and Fubon Life, subsidiaries of Fubon Financial Holdings, have received a total of 20 awards at the 2025 Faith, Hope & Love Awards of Insurance.


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Australian job ads fall slightly as education sector weighs on growth

ANZ-Indeed Australian Job Ads dropped by 1.0% in July, following a revised 1.6% increase in June.


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Business owners face hurdles as retirement nears

Small and medium business owners in Australia are encountering significant challenges as they approach retirement, according to recent research by NAB Private Wealth.


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Arch Insurance International appoints James Byford as senior contingency underwriter

Arch Insurance International has appointed James Byford as Senior Contingency Underwriter, effective immediately.


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Yuanta Financial receives environmental award for sustained excellence in green procurement

Yuanta Financial Holding Company (FHC) has been recognized by Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment for its ongoing commitment to green procurement.


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How robotics and AI are changing jobs across East Asia-Pacific

Technological change is altering the nature of work across East Asia and Pacific, according to a new World Bank report.


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NAB's Horizons Report shows resilience among Australian regional businesses

Regional businesses in Australia are showing resilience and cautious optimism for the year ahead, according to the 2025 Regional & Agribusiness Horizons Report by NAB.


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Morgan Stanley Investment Management outlines guidelines on manager evaluation

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) has released material discussing the challenges faced by good managers and how to determine when it may be appropriate to let them go.


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Warburg Pincus acquires two logistics facilities near Tokyo valued at $240 million

Warburg Pincus announced the acquisition of two logistics properties in Greater Tokyo through its Warburg Pincus Asia Real Estate Fund (WPARE).


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PartnerRe reports mixed first half 2025 results amid catastrophe losses

PartnerRe Ltd., a reinsurance company based in Pembroke, Bermuda, has announced its financial results for the first half of 2025.


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World Bank appoints Carolina Rendón as representative for Dominican Republic

Carolina Rendón has been named the new Resident Representative of the World Bank for the Dominican Republic, taking over from Alexandria Valerio, who served in the role for five years.


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NAB advises on protecting online accounts with strong password practices

Passwords serve as crucial access points to personal accounts, making robust password practices essential for online security.


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Fubon Financial releases fifth annual TCFD report outlining new decarbonization targets

Fubon Financial Holdings has released its 2024 Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report, marking the fifth such publication by the company since 2021.


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Experts discuss market upheaval amid recent US tariff shifts

As global and local markets adjust to recent tariff announcements, experts from NAB and JBWere shared insights on the current market volatility.


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NAB opens new Yeppoon branch after $1.3 million investment

NAB has launched its newly renovated branch in Yeppoon, Queensland, following a $1.3 million investment aimed at enhancing services in this regional community.


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Turning waste into opportunity: South Asian innovators target jobs through circular economy

Entrepreneurs and organizations in South Asia are developing new ways to reduce waste and create jobs, with a focus on supporting rural communities and addressing environmental challenges.