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The National University of Singapore (NUS), in collaboration with Northern Trust and UOB, has launched an initiative to tokenize green bond credentials.

Julie Cayse appointed regional director by National Credit Union Administration

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has appointed Julie Cayse as the new regional director for the Western Region, effective January 12.

Fubon Group raises NT$13.25M for Genesis Foundation's care initiatives

Fubon Group has demonstrated its commitment to charitable work by supporting the Genesis Foundation for nine consecutive years.

Education initiatives aim to close learning gaps in Salvador

A visit to the Iacy Vaz Fagundes school in Salvador, Brazil, highlights the educational challenges faced by vulnerable students.

Fubon Financial launches joint recruitment program targeting fintech talents

Fubon Financial Holdings has announced the launch of its 2025 joint recruitment program, aiming to hire 6,700 professionals across its company and subsidiaries.

German municipalities face investment backlog threatening sports facilities

Despite financial challenges, municipalities in Germany are maintaining a broad range of sporting facilities.

German start-ups raise €7.4B as venture capital market shows recovery

The German venture capital market showed signs of recovery in 2024, with start-ups raising approximately EUR 7.4 billion, a 4% increase from the previous year.

World Bank funds projects for health services improvement in Sudan

By Globe Banner | Jan 12, 2025

The World Bank has approved two projects totaling $182 million to improve health services and provide emergency safety nets in Sudan.

Fubon Group celebrates employees with appreciation party featuring music and green initiatives

By Globe Banner | Jan 11, 2025

Fubon Group recently held an Appreciation Party at the Nangang Exhibition Center to honor its employees' dedication over the past year.

RBC Wealth Management celebrates inclusion in Forbes' Best-In-State rankings

RBC Wealth Management, a major full-service wealth management firm in the United States, announced that 125 of its financial advisor teams have been recognized in Forbes' "Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams" ranking.

World Bank official expresses optimism for Kosovo's progress toward 2025

Massimiliano Paolucci, the World Bank Country Manager for Kosovo and North Macedonia, expressed optimism for Kosovo's future in a recent op-ed.

NCUA offers support as wildfires impact Los Angeles area credit unions

As wildfires continue to affect the Greater Los Angeles area, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is actively monitoring the situation and offering resources to support impacted credit unions.

BMO extends financial aid for wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles

BMO has announced an extension of its support for communities impacted by the wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

NCUA places Butler Heritage Federal Credit Union into conservatorship

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has placed Butler Heritage Federal Credit Union, located in Middletown, Ohio, into conservatorship due to unsafe and unsound practices.

Morgan Stanley promotes 173 employees to managing director positions

Morgan Stanley has announced the promotion of 173 professionals to the position of Managing Director.

Business owners face challenges in finding successors

More business owners in Germany are considering closing their operations due to difficulties in finding successors.

Binance announces quarter-billion user milestone in 2024

By Globe Banner | Jan 9, 2025

Binance announced it surpassed 250 million registered users in 2024, marking a milestone in global cryptocurrency adoption.

Former CFTC Chairman: 'Crypto exchanges play a role' in preventing illicit activity

By Globe Banner | Jan 9, 2025

Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Timothy Massad said that cryptocurrency exchanges can help prevent illicit activity by implementing controls such as know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements.

Business owners urged to prepare for retirement with comprehensive planning

By Globe Banner | Jan 9, 2025

Many individuals anticipate retirement as they approach the end of their careers.