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The World Bank has approved an additional grant of $9.175 million from the Global Environment Facility for the Inclusive and Resilient Cities Project in the Central African Republic.

Madagascar's TALIM project receives $185M funding to improve primary education outcomes

Antananarivo, July 22, 2025 — The newly approved Transforming Access and Learning in Madagascar (TALIM) Project aims to benefit 4.7 million Malagasy students in pre-primary and primary education, along with 135,000 teachers and 27,000 public...

Mauritania and Chad sign $137M education funding agreements with World Bank support

The governments of Mauritania and Chad have signed funding agreements for the Regional Engagement for Learning and Collaboration in Education (RELANCE) Project.

ANZ supports Women's Livelihood Bond 7 for empowerment across Asia

ANZ has announced its involvement in the initial tranche of the Women's Livelihood Bond 7 (WLB7), a bond issuance by Impact Investment Exchange (IIX).

Hospitality sector sees boost from office returns amid economic shifts

Barclays has reported that the Hospitality and Leisure (H&L) sector is experiencing growth due to increased footfall from workers returning to offices.

NCUA releases annual report detailing ombudsman's activities in 2024

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has published its Office of the Ombudsman 2024 Annual Report.

World Bank urges resilient development as Indian cities face climate challenges

India's urban areas are poised to become significant economic hubs, with a new World Bank report indicating that cities will generate 70% of new jobs by 2030.

World Bank supports women's economic opportunities across Europe & Central Asia

From 2017 to 2024, World Bank-supported programs helped over 20,000 women in Bosnia and Herzegovina secure private sector jobs through public and private employment services.

Standard Chartered reports high investor interest in transition investing

Standard Chartered has released new research indicating a significant interest in transition investing among high-net-worth investors.

World Bank aids Romania in human resources management reforms

Romania is making strides in transforming its public administration through comprehensive human resources management (HRM) reforms.

Tuvalu achieves resilient runway with World Bank's innovative engineering solutions

In the Pacific Ocean, Tuvalu's Funafuti International Airport serves as a crucial piece of infrastructure for the island nation.

Macquarie Group donates $500,000 for Texas flood relief efforts

Macquarie Group has announced a donation of $US500,000 to aid relief and recovery efforts following the recent floods in Central Texas.

ETRADE launches Power ETRADE Pro for active traders

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley has launched Power E*TRADE Pro, a new desktop platform designed for active traders.

World Bank releases economic update on Equatorial Guinea's growth challenges

The World Bank has released the 2025 Equatorial Guinea Economic Update, providing an analysis of the country's recent economic developments and future outlook.

Macquarie expands into European student housing with MILESTONE-BaseStack merger

Macquarie Asset Management has expanded its operations in the European Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector by signing an agreement to acquire and combine two specialist platforms, MILESTONE and BaseStack Living.

Fubon Financial Holdings ranks among world’s most sustainable firms for second year

Fubon Financial Holdings has been ranked 32nd globally and 4th in the global financial industry in the "World’s Most Sustainable Companies" list, compiled by TIME and Statista.

World Bank and Türkiye mark 75 years of collaboration

Over the last 75 years, the World Bank and Türkiye have collaborated to enhance prosperity for the Turkish people.

Axis appoints new senior underwriter for renewable energy in Toronto

By Globe Banner | Jul 19, 2025

PEMBROKE, Bermuda – July 15, 2025 – AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Moustafa Abdelrahman as Senior Underwriter and Assistant Vice President for Renewable Energy.