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Ethiopia’s new right to work directive opens economic opportunities for refugees
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
When war broke out between Ethiopia and Eritrea in 1998, Michaele Haile left his home and sought refuge in Ethiopia.
ANZ outlines five-year plan focused on customer experience and operational simplification
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
ANZ has introduced its ANZ 2030 strategy, outlining its immediate priorities and strategic direction for the next five years.
German SME sentiment declines for second consecutive month
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
SMEs in Germany experienced a decline in business sentiment for the second month in a row this September, according to the latest KfW-ifo SME Barometer.
World Bank president Ajay Banga highlights agribusiness role at AgriConnect flagship event
By Globe Banner | Oct 14, 2025
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga spoke at the AgriConnect Flagship Event during the 2025 Annual Meetings, emphasizing the importance of agriculture as a driver for job creation, income growth, and food security.
Macquarie Bank appoints Ashwin Sinha as Chief Data, Digital and AI Officer
By Globe Banner | Oct 14, 2025
Macquarie Bank has appointed Ashwin Sinha to the newly expanded position of Chief Data, Digital and AI Officer.
Fubon Senior Open increases prize fund as international field returns in October
By Globe Banner | Oct 14, 2025
The Fubon Senior Open, recognized as Taiwan's longest-running international senior golf tournament, will return from October 29 to 31 at the Taiwan Golf & Country Club (TGCC).
Barclays signs multi-year strategic agreement with SIX for financial data services
By Globe Banner | Oct 14, 2025
Barclays has entered into a new multi-year strategic agreement with SIX, a global provider of financial data and market infrastructure.
UK consumer card spending falls but treat purchases support select sectors
By Globe Banner | Oct 14, 2025
Consumer card spending in the UK fell by 0.7% year-on-year in September, according to the latest Barclays Consumer Spend report.
Axis Capital appoints Erik Rasmussen as head of US healthcare reinsurance
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has announced the appointment of Erik Rasmussen as Head of US Healthcare Reinsurance.
World Bank Group report urges reforms for job creation and growth in the Philippines
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
The World Bank Group has released its first Growth and Jobs Report (GJR) for the Philippines, aiming to address the country’s slow economic growth and persistent employment challenges.
ANZ outlines new two-phase growth strategy targeting improved returns by 2030
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
Farhan Faruqui, Chief Financial Officer of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), discussed the bank's new ANZ 2030 strategy in an interview with Alicia Muling, Senior Writer at bluenotes.
Warburg Pincus launches takeover bid for process control software firm PSI
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
Warburg Pincus has announced a voluntary public takeover offer for PSI Software SE, proposing to acquire all outstanding shares at EUR 45.00 per share in cash.
World Bank highlights job creation as key strategy for ending poverty in Africa
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
On End Poverty Day, the World Bank Group highlighted its ongoing efforts to address poverty in Eastern and Southern Africa by focusing on job creation and expanding economic opportunities.
Fubon Financial Holdings reports record profits across subsidiaries for September
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
Fubon Financial Holdings announced its unaudited earnings results for September 2025, reporting a consolidated pre-tax profit of NT$20.50 billion and a net profit of NT$17.44 billion for the month.
UOB partners with DBS and ABC Impact on $110M sustainability-linked loan
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
ABC Impact, an impact investment firm supported by Temasek, has partnered with DBS and United Overseas Bank (UOB) to launch a sustainability-linked subscription loan facility.
FSB Chair warns incomplete reform leaves global financial system exposed
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
Incomplete implementation of financial reforms continues to expose the global financial system to potential shocks, according to Andrew Bailey, Chair of the Financial Stability Board (FSB).
Morgan Stanley reviews US and European high yield markets for Q3 2025
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
Morgan Stanley Investment Management has released its latest review of the US and European high yield markets for the third quarter of 2025.
World Bank urges action as climate change threatens Thailand’s economic progress
By Globe Banner | Oct 12, 2025
Thailand faces significant economic and social risks from climate change, according to a new Country Climate and Development Report.
Malaysia’s push for GovTech requires reforms in platforms, policies, people & participation
By Globe Banner | Oct 12, 2025
Digital transformation is increasingly central to the modernization of governments, with the aim of making public services more efficient and accessible.
Investors show rising interest in Germany’s security and defence sector
By Globe Banner | Oct 12, 2025
A recent survey by KfW Research and the German Private Equity and Venture Capital Association indicates that 30 percent of investors in Germany have already invested in companies within the security and defence sector.