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Fubon Financial reports strong January profits across subsidiaries
By Globe Banner | Feb 10, 2025
Fubon Financial Holdings has released its earnings results for January 2025, reporting an unaudited consolidated pre-tax profit of NT$18.73 billion and a net profit of NT$15.21 billion.
World Bank supports solar power expansion in Africa for sustainable development
By Globe Banner | Feb 10, 2025
The World Bank has taken significant steps to enhance sustainable energy development in the Central African Republic and The Gambia.
Sun Life expands family leave insurance coverage to four additional US states
By Globe Banner | Feb 10, 2025
Sun Life U.S. has announced the expansion of its Family Leave Insurance (FLI) to include Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina.
Nepal's Narayanghat-Mugling road upgrade improves safety and trade efficiency
By Globe Banner | Feb 10, 2025
The Narayanghat-Mugling road in Nepal, a vital 33-kilometer section of the highway connecting Kathmandu with key trade points such as Birgunj and Bhairahawa, has undergone significant upgrades.
German SME sentiment sees slight uptick amid ongoing challenges
By Globe Banner | Feb 10, 2025
Sentiment among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany has shown a slight improvement at the beginning of the year, according to the KfW-ifo SME Barometer.
Concerns rise over U.S. deficit impact on economic stability
By Globe Banner | Feb 8, 2025
The U.S. economy has demonstrated unexpected resilience in the post-pandemic period, surprising both Federal Reserve and private sector analysts.
Guide outlines importance of accurate business valuation
By Globe Banner | Feb 8, 2025
Business owners often consider their company as their most valuable asset, but determining its worth requires a formal valuation.
AIMA CEO: Debanking 'threatens to stifle innovation and undermine the competitiveness of the U.S. digital assets sector'
By Globe Banner | Feb 7, 2025
Jack Inglis, CEO of the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), has expressed support for the Senate Banking Committee's investigation into debanking within the cryptocurrency industry.
Variant Chief Legal Officer: 'Huge change at SEC' could reduce 'regulation by enforcement' in crypto industry
By Globe Banner | Feb 7, 2025
Jake Chervinsky, the chief legal officer of the crypto venture capital firm Variant, has expressed concerns over a new requirement by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
ANZ and Brotherhood of St. Laurence welcome $50 Million investment in Saver Plus
By Globe Banner | Feb 7, 2025
ANZ and the Brotherhood of St. Laurence have acknowledged the Australian Government's decision to invest over $50 million in the Saver Plus program over the next five years.
Emergency cash transfers help Lesotho families sustain livelihoods amid climate challenges
By Globe Banner | Feb 7, 2025
A steep path leads to Malisuoa’s home in the rural Mphokojoane community of Mokhotlong, Lesotho.
Tamil Nadu empowers rural women entrepreneurs through skills training and financial support
By Globe Banner | Feb 7, 2025
Nithya, a 25-year-old mother from a village in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirapalli district, aspired to contribute financially to her family but faced limited opportunities.
UOB raises over $2.6 million for charity at Lunar New Year event
By Globe Banner | Feb 7, 2025
UOB, in collaboration with around 1,200 business clients, has successfully raised over $2.6 million for charity during its annual Lunar New Year celebrations.
Siemens secures maintenance contract for Kuala Lumpur metro trains
By Globe Banner | Feb 7, 2025
Siemens Mobility has secured a maintenance contract for the Kuala Lumpur metro trains.
Binance CEO: 'Growing use cases and utility' for crypto will increase adoption
By Globe Banner | Feb 6, 2025
Binance CEO Richard Teng expressed confidence in the growing use cases for cryptocurrency as a driver for broader adoption.
Standard Chartered introduces AI-driven FX insights service for global clients
By Globe Banner | Feb 6, 2025
Standard Chartered has announced the introduction of an AI-powered video column named the “Standard Chartered Wealth Management FX Intelligent Expert” aimed at providing real-time foreign exchange market insights to clients in its key markets.
World Bank approves $200 million project for Colombia's disaster risk management
By Globe Banner | Feb 6, 2025
The World Bank has approved a $200 million project to support Colombia in managing disaster risks related to natural events and public health emergencies.
World Bank supports major West African energy projects connecting multiple countries
By Globe Banner | Feb 6, 2025
The construction of a 1,303 km 225 Kilovolt (kV) transmission line has connected the electricity grids of Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone (CLSG), enabling cross-border electricity trade.
Americans spend over $2K yearly on dating: Survey
By Globe Banner | Feb 6, 2025
Ahead of Valentine's Day, a survey by the BMO Real Financial Progress Index reveals that both singles and couples in America are spending significant amounts on dating.
ING reports strong financial performance for full-year 2024
By Globe Banner | Feb 6, 2025
ING Group has reported a net profit of €6,392 million for the full year 2024, highlighting significant commercial growth.