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Barclays and Brookfield form partnership to transform payment acceptance business
By Globe Banner | Apr 17, 2025
Barclays and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. have entered into a strategic partnership to transform Barclays' payment acceptance business.
World Bank debars Xinjiang Xiaohaizi for 15 months over project fraud
By Globe Banner | Apr 16, 2025
The World Bank Group has announced a 15-month debarment of the Chinese company Xinjiang Xiaohaizi Water Conservancy Construction and Installation Engineering Co.
Consumer confidence falls amid global uncertainty and expectations of RBA rate cuts
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
Consumer confidence in Australia dipped by 2.6 points to reach 84.2 points last week, according to a recent report.
Efforts to tackle cervical cancer in Eastern and Southern Africa intensify
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
Cervical cancer remains a significant health threat in Eastern and Southern Africa, despite being preventable through vaccination and early screening.
Life and work of Luz Adriana Rodriguez dedicated to the Amazon
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
Luz Adriana Rodriguez, originally from Bogota, Colombia, has spent a significant part of her life dedicated to the Amazon.
ING updates on €2 billion share buyback programme progress
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
In Amsterdam, ING has provided an update on its €2.0 billion share buyback programme, originally announced on October 31, 2024.
World Bank expands investment in early childhood education in Europe and Central Asia
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
The World Bank Group has ramped up its efforts to expand play-based early learning in Europe and Central Asia to enhance foundational skills among young children.
UOB updates financing frameworks to support SMEs' green transitions
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
UOB has announced initiatives to enhance its support for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in sectoral value chains, facilitating their access to sustainable financing through its Sustainable Financing Frameworks.
Sun Life honored as a top workplace for five years by USA Today
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
Sun Life U.S., headquartered in Wellesley, Massachusetts, has once again been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today.
UK consumers embrace British-made products amid import cost concerns
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
UK consumers are showing a strong commitment to locally made products, as concerns about the rising cost of imported goods grow.
IFC and Suzano S.A. promote sustainable forestry with new greenfield pulp mill in Brazil
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), in collaboration with Suzano S.A., has initiated a project aimed at fostering sustainable forestry practices in Brazil.
MIGA's $225M in guarantees support Sub-Saharan Africa's hotel projects
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
MIGA's provision of $225 million in guarantees has supported $450 million in foreign direct investment in the hospitality sector across Sub-Saharan Africa.
DEG invests USD 28 million in solar platform expansion in Vietnam and Thailand
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH has announced its involvement in a solar platform initiative in Vietnam and Thailand.
Federal agencies suspend some appraisal requirements to aid California disaster recovery
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
Federal financial regulatory agencies have taken a decisive step to aid recovery in areas affected by wildfires and wind damage in Los Angeles County, California.
KfW Capital Award opens applications for top investors with new special prize in 2025
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
The application phase for the prestigious KfW Capital Award has commenced, running from April 15 to July 1, 2025.
Barclays secures major financing deal for Corinthia Hotels in UK milestone
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
Barclays UK Corporate Bank has finalized a significant financing agreement for Corinthia Hotels, marking its largest loan to the hotel sector over the past two decades.
Indonesia enhances tourism sector with infrastructure and capacity building initiatives
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
In recent years, Indonesia has embarked on a comprehensive strategy to stimulate its tourism sector, fostering substantial economic growth and job creation.
FSB finalizes global format for incident reporting exchange
By Globe Banner | Apr 15, 2025
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has released the finalized Format for Incident Reporting Exchange (FIRE), an initiative aimed at enhancing the consistency of cyber and operational incident reporting globally.
Standard Chartered launches sports investment fund for high-net-worth clients
By Globe Banner | Apr 14, 2025
Standard Chartered has introduced a new fund focused on the sports investment sector, directed at its ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) and high-net-worth (HNW) clients through its Global Private Bank.
Australians to spend $6 billion during Easter and ANZAC Day period, ANZ forecasts
By Globe Banner | Apr 14, 2025
Customers are anticipated to spend over $6 billion during the upcoming Easter, School Holidays, and ANZAC Day period, according to ANZ.