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Customization and tax efficiency drive trends in wealth management industry
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
Customization and tax management have become central concerns for affluent investors, according to a new study by Cerulli Associates.
UOB launches company-wide AI upskilling programme for workforce
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
UOB has launched a comprehensive initiative to prepare its workforce for an AI-driven workplace.
Regulators remind lenders of requirements during lapses in national flood insurance program
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
Federal financial regulators have issued a reminder to lenders regarding their obligations when the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is not available.
NCUA ensures continued insurance coverage for credit union members during government shutdown
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) announced it will remain operational and continue to insure individual credit union accounts during the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Howden Re CEO discusses AI’s growing role in facultative reinsurance
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
Gordon Craig, CEO of Howden Re Fac, spoke with Igor Best Devereux, CEO of eReinsure, about the future of the facultative reinsurance market and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) during an interview for The Insurer TV at RVS.
Australian consumer confidence rises as economic outlook improves
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
Consumer confidence in Australia increased last week, according to the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey.
World Bank releases new reports on disaster preparedness for wildfires and earthquakes in Europe
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
Europe is experiencing increasing risks from natural hazards, with wildfires becoming more frequent and intense, and earthquakes remaining a persistent concern.
Howden Re’s Wade Gulbransen sees opportunity in North American property reinsurance
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
Wade Gulbransen, CEO North America at Howden Re, described the current reinsurance market for property in North America as a "market of opportunity" during an interview with Reinsurance News at RVS 2025.
Howden Re analyzes impact of event-driven litigation on D&O insurance sector
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
Howden Re has published a new whitepaper examining the changing nature of securities litigation and its impact on Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance.
World Bank approves $200 million program for wastewater management in Peru
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
The World Bank has approved a $200 million, 10-year program to help Peru improve wastewater management and promote circular economy strategies in the water sector.
NCUA bars five former credit union employees from working at federally insured institutions
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) announced on September 30, 2025, that it has issued five prohibition orders against former credit union employees.
NCUA announces over $3.4 million in grants for low-income-designated credit unions
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has announced that more than $3.4 million in funding will be available to low-income-designated (LID) credit unions through the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) for 2025.
UOB launches instant cross-border card rewards redemption for Singapore customers traveling to Johor
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
UOB has introduced a new feature allowing Singapore credit card customers to redeem UNI$ rewards points instantly at eligible merchants in Johor, Malaysia.
Fubon Group donates NT$20 million for Hualien typhoon recovery
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
In response to the damage caused by Typhoon Ragasa in Hualien's Guangfu Township, Fubon Group and Fubon Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (Fubon FHC) have announced a joint donation of NT$20 million to support disaster relief and reconstruction efforts...
Founder of Binance on Financial Times report: 'YZiLabs was not spun out of Binance'
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, founder of Binance, has addressed what he claims to be misrepresentations by the Financial Times regarding YZiLabs' status and his legal case.
Lisa Miller & Associates reports Florida Attorney General lawsuit against roofing company after 131 complaints
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Lisa Miller & Associates has released a comprehensive update on property insurance developments, highlighting several key issues including a lawsuit by the Florida Attorney General against a roofing company, hurricane rebuilding advice, the...
Ten European banks join new distributed ledger initiative led by SWIAT
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
Ten European financial institutions have joined forces to launch the Regulated Layer One (RL1) initiative, which aims to establish a common distributed ledger under open and credible governance for regulated market participants.
World Bank launches $137 million project for natural resource management in Zambia
By Globe Banner | Sep 28, 2025
The World Bank has approved the second phase of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD II) project in Zambia.
Morocco sees major rise in preschool enrollment amid push for universal early education
By Globe Banner | Sep 28, 2025
Preschool enrollment in Morocco has seen a significant increase since 2018, following the government’s commitment to provide universal access for children aged 4 to 5 by 2028.
World Bank approves $500 million plan to modernize Indonesian power grid
By Globe Banner | Sep 28, 2025
The World Bank has approved a $500 million program aimed at transforming Indonesia’s electricity distribution system in the Java, Madura, and Bali regions.