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Siemens partners with Microsoft for enhanced IT-OT integration

Siemens is enhancing the integration of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) through a collaboration with Microsoft.


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Morgan Stanley invests $125 million in debt financing for FreshBooks

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has announced a significant financial commitment to FreshBooks, a leader in cloud-based accounting software for small businesses.


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ANZ opens grant applications for Community Foundation 2025 program

ANZ has opened its Community Foundation program for 2025, inviting charities and philanthropic organizations across Australia to apply for grants of up to $30,000.


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Indonesia boosts sustainable tourism in Lake Toba and Lombok

Imagine trekking through savannah fields and sandy terrain to the peak of Indonesia's second-highest volcano, Mount Rinjani in Lombok.


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Standard Chartered promotes adoption of ISO 20022 for cross-border transaction efficiency

Standard Chartered has introduced a whitepaper titled ‘Frictionless reconciliation and allocation of cash: Can the adoption of ISO 20022 XML turn this dream into reality?’.


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World Bank approves $120 million project to improve healthcare in El Salvador

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a project aimed at enhancing access to quality health services in El Salvador, with a particular focus on primary health care.


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NCUA reports growth in credit union shares and deposits for Q4 2024

According to the National Credit Union Administration's latest Quarterly U.S. Map Review, federally insured credit unions showed growth in shares and deposits at the median for the year ending in the fourth quarter of 2024, though loans...


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World Bank approves $600M for Morocco's human capital development

The World Bank has approved a $600 million financing package for Morocco, marking the third phase of the "Strengthening Human Capital for a Resilient Morocco" program.


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World Bank debars Italian firm Panaque over corruption charges

The World Bank Group has announced a two-year debarment with conditional release for Italy-based Panaque, S.R.L. and its sole director, Oscar Di Santo.


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Sun Life CFO Tim Deacon to speak at financial services conference

Tim Deacon, the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Sun Life, is set to participate in a fireside chat at the National Bank Financial Markets' 23rd Annual Financial Services Conference.


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Geopolitical uncertainty to influence Australia's 2025/26 crop strategy, ANZ report indicates

As the 2025/26 winter crop season approaches, Australian growers will have to navigate through a landscape marked by global geopolitical uncertainty.


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World Bank approves $1 billion project for productivity boost in Brazil

The World Bank Board of Directors has approved a US$1 billion project aimed at supporting Brazil's initiatives to enhance tax and financial stability, promote sustainable finance, and improve social inclusion.


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World Bank approves funding for fiscal reforms in Rio Grande do Sul

The World Bank Board of Directors has approved a new financing package for the State of Rio Grande do Sul aimed at enhancing fiscal sustainability and public management efficiency.


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NCUA releases 2024 annual report highlighting achievements and future priorities

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has published its 2024 Annual Report, detailing the agency's activities and achievements over the past year.


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ANZ and BSL launch scams education pathway for victims

In a pioneering initiative in Australia, ANZ's MoneyMinded financial education program has introduced a customer referral pathway to provide repeated and deeply affected scams victims with access to a complimentary financial education workshop on...


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World Bank backs $250 million expansion of São Paulo Metro Line 2

The World Bank Board of Directors has sanctioned a project to aid the expansion of São Paulo’s Metro Line 2 – Green.


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Mali implements $73 million recovery plan following devastating floods

Severe flooding struck Mali in July and August 2024, causing widespread damage to health centers, schools, and infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and culverts.


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Recent rains mitigate further cattle sell-offs in Northern Queensland

Recent rains in Northern Queensland have temporarily halted further cattle sell-offs amidst declining national herd numbers, as reported in ANZ's latest Agri Commodity Report.


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Siemens announces workforce adjustments amid shifting market demands

Siemens has announced plans to adjust its workforce and business strategies in response to changing market demands.


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Consumer confidence falls to its lowest since October 2024

Consumer confidence recently experienced a notable decline, with the index dropping 3.1 points to 83.8.