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ING updates progress on €2 billion share buyback program

ING has provided an update on its ongoing €2.0 billion share buyback program, initially announced on October 31, 2024.



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Saudi Arabia partners with World Bank Group to launch Knowledge Hub in Riyadh

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the World Bank Group have signed an agreement to establish a Knowledge Hub in Riyadh.


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UK economy faces challenges amid low stock market valuations

The UK economy is facing challenges, but the stock market's low valuations may offer long-term opportunities.


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Macquarie Asset Management unveils investment outlook for 2025

Macquarie Asset Management has released its Outlook 2025 report, offering insights into the factors expected to shape the investment landscape and asset class performance in the coming year.


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Survey shows growth expected in sustainable investing over next two years

A recent survey conducted by the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing indicates that a significant majority of institutional investors anticipate growth in sustainable assets over the next two years.


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Cinema boosts drive UK entertainment spend despite economic challenges

Consumer spending in the UK experienced a mixed performance in November, according to the latest Barclays Consumer Spend report.


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ING acknowledges 2024 EU-wide Transparency Exercise outcome

ING Groep N.V. has acknowledged the announcements made by the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Central Bank (ECB) concerning the 2024 EU-wide Transparency Exercise.


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World Bank official reflects on tenure in Albania

Emanuel Salinas, the outgoing World Bank Country Manager for Albania, shared his experiences and reflections on his tenure in an interview originally broadcasted by A2CNN TV station.


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NCUA announces board meeting schedule for upcoming year

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board has announced its meeting schedule for 2025.


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Battery-powered trains debuting in North Rhine-Westphalia by summer 2026

The first battery-powered trains for North Rhine-Westphalia are set to begin service in 2026, marking a significant step towards environmentally friendly transportation.


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Croatia increases financial commitment to International Development Association by 115

The Government of Croatia has announced a significant increase in its financial commitment to the International Development Association (IDA) for the 21st replenishment cycle, known as IDA21.


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E*TRADE unveils new sector rotation study for S&P 500

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley has released the latest data from its monthly sector rotation study.


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Croatia boosts support for global development with increased pledge to IDA21

The Government of Croatia has announced a substantial increase in its financial commitment to the International Development Association (IDA) for the 21st replenishment cycle, known as IDA21.


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World Bank outlines project timeline for Mozambique initiatives

The World Bank has clarified details regarding its recent and upcoming project approvals in Mozambique.


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Job ads decline slightly across Australia; Queensland sees growth

ANZ-Indeed Australian Job Ads experienced a 1.3% decrease in November, following a revised 0.7% increase in October.


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World Bank urges Fiji to tackle non-communicable disease crisis

Fiji is currently facing a significant health crisis due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and weak health outcomes, according to a new World Bank report.


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UK boosts pledge to World Bank's International Development Association by 40

The United Kingdom has increased its contribution to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) by 40%, raising it from 1.414 billion GBP in IDA20 to 1.98 billion GBP in IDA21.


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Societe Generale announces changes in finance division leadership

Societe Generale has announced new appointments within its finance division, effective January 2, 2025.


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World Bank launches $204M project for improved energy access in Papua New Guinea

The World Bank has announced the approval of the National Energy Access Transformation (NEAT) Project, a $204 million initiative aimed at improving electricity access for over 400,000 people in Papua New Guinea.