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Fubon Financial Holdings excels in sustainability rankings, achieving top 25% position
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
Fubon Financial Holdings received recognition at the second annual "Sustainable Finance Evaluation" awards.
KfW Capital commits EUR 1.6 billion to strengthen venture capital ecosystem
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
KfW Capital, a subsidiary of KfW, reported commitments of EUR 1.6 billion last year, following a high volume of around EUR 2.1 billion in 2023.
German SME business climate declines further as optimism fades
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
The business climate among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany has shown a decline, according to the latest KfW-ifo SME Barometer.
Regulators urged to prepare for fast-paced financial system amid tech advancements
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
As the financial industry stands on the brink of transformation due to rapid technological advancements, regulators are urged to prepare for a faster financial system.
Sun Life partners with Workday Wellness to enhance employer benefit management
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
Sun Life U.S. has been named a strategic partner of Workday Wellness, an AI-powered solution designed to improve the management of employee benefits.
Standard Chartered expands tech support for women entrepreneurs in emerging markets
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
Standard Chartered has announced a partnership with Village Capital to expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan.
World Bank backs Micronesia's effort to enhance public financial management
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
The World Bank has announced its approval of a $13 million initiative aimed at enhancing public financial management in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).
World Bank approves projects benefiting millions through improved transport and healthcare
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
At least 19 million Filipinos are set to benefit from two new projects approved by the World Bank's Board of Executive Directors.
World Bank advances global efforts on road safety after Marrakech ministerial
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
The World Bank Group is advancing efforts in road safety financing and governance following the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety held in Marrakech, Morocco.
Mondulkiri Water Utility increases female workforce participation with World Bank support
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2025
The Mondulkiri Water Utility in Cambodia is actively working to increase female representation within its workforce, a move supported by the World Bank-financed Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project.
Estate planning advice for families with special-needs members
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2025
Facing one's own mortality while planning an estate can be challenging, particularly for those with family members who have special needs.
World Bank urges economic diversification for sustained growth in Equatorial Guinea
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2025
The World Bank has released a new report emphasizing the need for Equatorial Guinea to diversify its economy beyond oil dependency.
Sun Life U.S. introduces menopause benefit for employees
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2025
Sun Life U.S. has introduced a menopause benefit for its employees, aiming to address a gap in women's healthcare.
Australia leads in global scam prevention measures, surpassing the UK
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2025
Australia is increasingly identified as a frontrunner in combatting scams, often being looked upon by other nations as a model to emulate.
NAB Foundation increases support for Disaster Relief Australia to strengthen disaster response
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2025
NAB Foundation has escalated its commitment to Disaster Relief Australia by granting $4 million over the next three years, raising the total funding to $5.2 million since 2023.
Sun Life receives diversity gold award again; ranks high among best workplaces
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2025
Sun Life has once again been awarded the Investors in Diversity Gold reaccreditation, having first achieved this recognition in 2023.
World Bank releases first country economic memorandum on Equatorial Guinea
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2025
The World Bank has released its inaugural Country Economic Memorandum report on Equatorial Guinea, titled "Equatorial Guinea Country Economic Memorandum – Building the Foundations for Renewed, More Diversified and Inclusive Growth."
Consumer confidence drops despite recent Reserve Bank rate cut
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2025
Consumer confidence has decreased, with last week's figures showing a fall of 2.1 points, bringing the index to 87.7.
World Bank appoints new representative for unified leadership in Suriname
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2025
Diletta Doretti has been appointed as the World Bank Group Resident Representative for Suriname.
E*TRADE releases monthly sector rotation study analyzing S&P 500 stock behaviors
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2025
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley has published its monthly sector rotation study, analyzing customer behavior in buying and selling stocks within the S&P 500 sectors.