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Barclays names Yoichi Takemura head of macro trading for Japan

Barclays has announced the appointment of Yoichi Takemura as Head of Macro Trading in Japan. Mr. Takemura will report functionally to Yun Zhang, Co-Head of FIC Trading, APAC and Global Head of MTN & Macro Structured Notes Trading, and locally to...


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CEO highlights regulatory challenges at Davos

Steven van Rijswijk, CEO of a major financial institution, recently appeared on CNBC during the Davos event.


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Consortium invests €50M in Bangladesh's textiles for safety and environment

Textiles from Bangladesh are globally recognized for their affordability, but this often came at the cost of safety and environmental standards.


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Corporate loan growth resumes after two-year decline

In the third quarter of 2024, new lending from banks to the corporate sector increased for the first time in two years, according to KfW Research.


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Barclays partners with Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's

Barclays has entered into a new multi-year partnership with Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), becoming the principal partner of Lord's Cricket Ground.


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Senator Lummis appointed chair of new Senate panel on digital assets

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has been appointed as the first chair of a new Senate panel focused on digital assets.


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Small-caps may see resurgence as monetary policy shifts

The last five years have been marked by significant global events, from lockdowns to economic restarts and government stimulus projects.


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Trump faces complex path to pass agenda despite GOP majority

The U.S. legislative process involves four key players: the president, House of Representatives, Senate, and courts.


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Summit aims for electricity access expansion across Africa by 2030

African leaders and partners are set to gather in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit.


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Morgan Stanley's Andy Saperstein to speak at BofA Securities conference

Andy Saperstein, Co-President of Morgan Stanley, is scheduled to speak at the BofA Securities 2025 Financial Services Conference.


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World Bank funds new project to enhance Burkina Faso's healthcare system

The World Bank has approved a €142 million credit and a $17 million grant to support Burkina Faso's health system.


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World Bank funds bridge resilience project in Fiji benefiting over half a million people

A new initiative by the World Bank aims to enhance the resilience of key infrastructure in Fiji, focusing on four major bridges on Viti Levu.


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World Bank approves $1.6 billion for West African power market integration

The World Bank has approved a significant investment program aimed at improving regional power system integration and energy security in West Africa.


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Senegal advances towards universal electricity access amid transformative changes

Khady, a student from Ndorong Serere, Senegal, now studies under the glow of an electric lamp.


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Ethiopia's electrification program transforms rural lives with new solar mini-grids

In the remote Ethiopian village of Tum, located near the South Sudan border, Meskerem Tadesse's life has changed dramatically with the introduction of electricity.


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Yuanta hosts happiness days for orphanage students during Lunar New Year

Yuanta Financial Holding Company and Yuanta Cultural and Educational Foundation recently hosted two "Yuanta Happiness Days" to celebrate the Lunar New Year with orphanage students in Taiwan.


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World Bank funds $100M project for improved drinking water access in Mali

The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to assist Mali in enhancing access to drinking water and improving the conservation of water sources in several cities.


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Sun Life donates $225K for California wildfire relief

Sun Life Financial Inc. has announced a donation of $225,000 to support communities affected by the recent wildfires in California.


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BMO announces release date for second annual wine market report

BMO has announced the forthcoming release of its second annual BMO Wine Market Report, set to be available in the second quarter of 2025.


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Germany faces weak investment activity compared internationally

Germany is experiencing weak investment activity compared to other countries, both in the private and public sectors.