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State revenue growth slows; majority maintain stable outlook
By Globe Banner | Feb 5, 2025
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) has released its 12th annual State of the States Report, highlighting a slowdown in revenue growth following two years of pandemic-related government stimulus.
World Bank highlights steps for Malaysia's path to high-income status
By Globe Banner | Feb 5, 2025
Malaysia is on the path to achieving high-income nation status between 2028 and 2030, according to a joint report by the World Bank and Malaysia's Ministry of Economy.
World Bank project aims to expand electricity access in Madagascar
By Globe Banner | Feb 5, 2025
Access to electricity is crucial for countries like Madagascar, where it can transform lives and boost economic growth.
NAB's indigenous immersion program aims to enhance banker understanding
By Globe Banner | Feb 5, 2025
Scott MacRae, a Business Banking Manager in Victoria, recently participated in an Indigenous Banking immersive experience.
ANZ named best bank in Asia for relationship quality for eighth consecutive year
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
ANZ's Institutional business has been honored with the title of Best Bank – Corporate Banking in Asia, in recognition of its relationship quality.
NAB provides $1,000 grants for flood-stricken customers in Western Queensland
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
NAB is extending financial assistance to its customers in Western Queensland who have been affected by recent flooding.
Australian teens display strong financial confidence but seek more education, NAB report finds
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
A new report from NAB Economics reveals that Australian teenagers possess a strong level of confidence in their financial skills, with a significant interest in expanding their knowledge beyond what is offered in school.
Belize partners with World Bank on new $58M energy resilience project
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
The Government of Belize, in collaboration with the World Bank and the Government of Canada, has launched a new energy project designed to enhance the country's power supply and improve electricity service reliability.
BMO introduces embedded banking solution for ERP integration
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
BMO, in collaboration with FISPAN, has introduced BMO Sync, a new solution designed to integrate BMO Online Banking for Business services directly into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting systems.
Consumer confidence in Australia reaches highest point since May 2022
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
Consumer confidence is at a 32-month high, with last week's figures revealing a rise of 2.5 points to 88.5 points.
ING progresses with €2 billion share buyback programme
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
ING has provided an update on its €2.0 billion share buyback programme, initially announced on October 31, 2024.
Sun Life U.S. teams up with Maine Celtics for youth fitness program
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
Sun Life U.S. and the Maine Celtics recently organized the second annual Fit to Win event at the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine in Portland.
Morgan Stanley hosts annual women's leadership event with Christine Baranski
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is set to host the 16th annual Go Red Women’s Leadership event in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA) – Westchester and Fairfield Counties.
South Africa faces slow growth; report urges reforms in basic education
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
The latest edition of the South Africa Economic Update, titled "Learning: Overdue Reforms and Emerging Priorities in Basic Education," examines the country's economic outlook with a focus on its basic education system.
World Bank report emphasizes transforming education for inclusive growth in South Africa
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
Transforming South Africa's basic education sector could be key to driving inclusive growth, according to a World Bank report released today.
ANZ provides relief measures for North Queensland flood victims
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
ANZ has announced a disaster relief package to support customers and businesses affected by flooding in North Queensland.
Maria Ramos appointed Group Chair of Standard Chartered
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
Standard Chartered PLC has announced the appointment of Maria Ramos as its new Group Chair, succeeding José Viñals.
E*TRADE releases monthly sector rotation study based on S&P 500 stock activity
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2025
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley has released its monthly sector rotation study, which analyzes customer behavior regarding the buying and selling of stocks within the S&P 500 sectors.
World Bank highlights Saudi labor reforms at Riyadh conference
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2025
Safaa El-Kogali, the World Bank Director for the GCC Region, delivered remarks at the Global Labor Markets Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
ANZ-Indeed job ads rise slightly in January, maintaining above pre-pandemic levels
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2025
ANZ-Indeed Australian Job Ads experienced a slight increase of 0.2% month-on-month in January, following a 0.3% rise in December.