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Morgan Stanley hosts annual women's leadership event with Christine Baranski

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is set to host the 16th annual Go Red Women’s Leadership event in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA) – Westchester and Fairfield Counties.


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South Africa faces slow growth; report urges reforms in basic education

The latest edition of the South Africa Economic Update, titled "Learning: Overdue Reforms and Emerging Priorities in Basic Education," examines the country's economic outlook with a focus on its basic education system.


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World Bank report emphasizes transforming education for inclusive growth in South Africa

Transforming South Africa's basic education sector could be key to driving inclusive growth, according to a World Bank report released today.


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ANZ provides relief measures for North Queensland flood victims

ANZ has announced a disaster relief package to support customers and businesses affected by flooding in North Queensland.


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Maria Ramos appointed Group Chair of Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered PLC has announced the appointment of Maria Ramos as its new Group Chair, succeeding José Viñals.


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E*TRADE releases monthly sector rotation study based on S&P 500 stock activity

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley has released its monthly sector rotation study, which analyzes customer behavior regarding the buying and selling of stocks within the S&P 500 sectors.


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World Bank highlights Saudi labor reforms at Riyadh conference

Safaa El-Kogali, the World Bank Director for the GCC Region, delivered remarks at the Global Labor Markets Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.


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ANZ-Indeed job ads rise slightly in January, maintaining above pre-pandemic levels

ANZ-Indeed Australian Job Ads experienced a slight increase of 0.2% month-on-month in January, following a 0.3% rise in December.


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Fed pauses rate cuts amid mixed analyst expectations

The Federal Reserve's decision to pause interest rate cuts was anticipated by analysts, with no significant market reaction following the announcement.


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World Bank supports Belize's blue economy with $32M project

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a new project aimed at advancing Belize's blue economy.


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Binance CEO Teng: 'Crypto exists because 1.4 billion people are still unbanked'

Binance CEO Richard Teng said that one of the company's primary objectives is to enhance financial access for communities that are underbanked and unbanked.


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Global education community commits to reducing child learning poverty by 2030

The global education community has recognized a pressing issue: nearly 60% of children worldwide face learning poverty, meaning they cannot read and understand a simple text by age ten.


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KfW IPEX-Bank joins financing for Poland's largest renewable energy project

KfW IPEX-Bank has joined a consortium of commercial banks and international financial institutions to finance the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm project in Poland.


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Siemens unveils train design for Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport Project

Siemens Mobility and Sydney Metro have unveiled the design for the new metro train as part of the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project.


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NCUA prohibits former Genisys employee from working with federally insured institutions

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has issued a prohibition notice in January 2025.


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Canada braces for potential economic impact from proposed U.S. tariffs

The potential imposition of U.S. tariffs poses a significant concern for Canada's economy, given the deep trade ties between the two nations.


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Germany supports Syrian recovery amid political transition

The recent developments in Syria, marked by the departure of President Bashar al-Assad and the rise of a new ruling alliance led by Haiat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have brought significant changes to the region.


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World Bank urges urgent macroeconomic reforms in Malawi

Malawi's economic recovery is currently fragile due to delays in implementing macroeconomic reforms and external shocks, according to the latest World Bank Malawi Economic Monitor (MEM).


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Zimbabwe urged to boost agriculture resilience against climate shocks

Zimbabwe is urged to strengthen its resilience against climate-related shocks, with a particular focus on agriculture, according to the Zimbabwe Economic Update (ZEU) released on January 31, 2025.


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World Bank report urges revenue boost for sustainable investments in Kazakhstan

The World Bank has released a new economic update on Kazakhstan titled "Funding the Future: Boosting Revenues for Lasting Investments."