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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

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.

KfW study: Ageing SME owners investing less amid succession challenges

Older business owners in Germany are investing significantly less in their companies compared to their younger counterparts, according to a special evaluation by KfW’s SME panel.

Consumer confidence drops after RBA holds cash rate

Consumer confidence in Australia experienced a decline last week, dropping by 2.1 points to reach 86.5 points.

Morgan Stanley evolves sovereign ESG methodology for sustainable bond investments

Since 2019, Morgan Stanley Investment Management has been refining its Sovereign ESG Methodology to enhance the evaluation of countries' sustainability performance in sovereign bond investments.

Morgan Stanley presents new European private debt fund

Mark Jochims, Head of European Private Credit at Morgan Stanley Private Credit, recently discussed the Morgan Stanley Dette Privée Europe SLP.

Dr Dominik Steinkühler named head of group development at KfW

Dr Dominik Steinkühler has been appointed as the new Head of Group Development and Economics at KfW, effective September 1, 2025.

KfW launches major European fund for Ukraine's reconstruction

KfW has launched a significant European fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine, as announced at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.

World Bank supports productive alliances to boost smallholder farming competitiveness

The World Bank Group has been involved in supporting Productive Alliances (PAs) across Latin America and Africa, impacting over 1.6 million family farmers since 2002.

Cameroon economic update highlights role of forests in sustainable growth

The 2025 Cameroon Economic Update, titled "Cameroon’s Green Gold: Unlocking the Value of Forests and Natural Capital," provides an analysis of the nation's economic developments and outlook.

Morgan Stanley reports surge in investor optimism entering third quarter

By Globe Banner | Jul 18, 2025

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management has released the results of its quarterly retail investor pulse survey.

World Bank reports surge in global gas flaring impacting emissions goals

By Globe Banner | Jul 18, 2025

Global gas flaring has reached its highest level since 2007, with approximately $63 billion in energy wasted and significant setbacks in emission management and energy security.

World Bank updates procurement rules to boost jobs with local labor focus

By Globe Banner | Jul 18, 2025

The World Bank is updating its procurement requirements to address job challenges in developing countries.

Morgan Stanley releases 2025 report on single-family office compensation trends

By Globe Banner | Jul 17, 2025

Morgan Stanley's Single Family Office Advisory has released its biennial compensation report for 2025.

World Bank approves $127.5 million project for social protection in Kenya

By Globe Banner | Jul 17, 2025

The World Bank has approved the Second Kenya Social and Economic Inclusion Project (KSEIP2) to enhance social protection systems in Kenya.