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ANZ NZ names Ben Kelleher managing director for retail & business banking

Ben Kelleher has been named Managing Director of Retail & Business Banking at ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited (ANZ NZ).


Urgent Calls for EU Permitting Reform Following New Study

BusinessEurope today released the findings of a new survey highlighting the pressing need for reform in EU industrial permitting processes. The study, encompassing companies from 21 European countries, shed light on the challenges faced by businesses in navigating the complex and lengthy permitting procedures within the EU."In today’s very competitive global scene, speed is of strategic importance. Long and complex industrial permitting is a bottleneck for companies’ green and digital transformations and the EU’s global competitiveness," emphasized BusinessEurope...


Santander reports record profits for third consecutive year

Santander has announced a significant profit increase for the year 2024, with attributable profits reaching €12,574 million.


ANZ disputes A Current Affair's portrayal of customer interaction

ANZ has responded to a recent segment aired on Channel Nine's A Current Affair, claiming the program misrepresented facts regarding a customer interaction.


Openbank by Santander reaches $2 billion in U.S. deposits

Santander Bank, N.A. has announced that its digital platform, Openbank, has reached $2 billion in total deposits in the United States since its launch in the fourth quarter of 2024.


ANZ completes sale of OnePath P&I business to IOOF

ANZ has announced the completion of the sale of its OnePath Pensions & Investments (OnePath P&I) business to IOOF Holdings Limited (IOOF).


Santander partners with Publicis for global media consolidation

Santander is consolidating its global media and creative services under a single agency, Publicis, to aid in its business transformation.


Openbank expands services in Germany with local IBANs and loan offerings

Openbank, the fully digital bank of Grupo Santander, is expanding its operations in Germany by introducing a German IBAN and offering loans.


Santander partners with Coursera for free training access

Banco Santander has announced a partnership with Coursera, a global online learning platform, to offer 10,000 scholarships for access to Coursera's training content free of charge for one year.


U.S. Embassy announces 2018 call for cultural preservation proposals

The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State have announced the 2018 call for proposals for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP).


Regional English Language Office supports education in Balkans, Baltics, Central Europe

The Regional English Language Office (RELO) for the Balkans, Baltics, and Central Europe is committed to enhancing English language education in these regions.


Serbia preserves historical sites: Vinča-Belo Brdo stabilization among key projects

Vinča – Belo Brdo, a 25-acre archaeological site in Serbia, is under threat from erosion and landslides.


China Construction Bank reports steady growth in Q3 financial results

China Construction Bank (CCB) has released its financial results for the third quarter of 2019, revealing steady development and performance improvements.


China Construction Bank reports H1 2019 results showing steady growth

China Construction Bank (CCB) has released its operating results for the first half of 2019, reporting a steady growth in profitability.


China Construction Bank reports stable growth in Q1 financial results

China Construction Bank Corporation (CCB) has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2019, showcasing steady performance across core indicators such as assets, profitability, and asset quality.


Ambassador Mosbacher praises Polish youth at Social Wolves gala

Addressing a gathering of 2,700 high school finalists from the Social Wolves project, Ambassador Mosbacher commended the students for their achievements.


U.S. condemns Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka

The United States government has expressed strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka.


U.S. Embassy commemorates Warsaw Ghetto uprising anniversary with cultural events

In commemoration of the 76th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising on April 19, 1943, Ambassador Mosbacher participated in official events organized by the Jewish Association for Culture and Social Affairs and the Warsaw Ghetto Museum.


California Coastal Commission manager discusses marine debris in Poland

Eben Schwartz, the Marine Debris Program Manager for the California Coastal Commission, visited Poland from April 8 to April 11.


American Olympian Jimmy Pedro headlines Polish judo camp

The Judo Academy Sports Club from Poznań is organizing the Brother Olympic Camp, an annual event for judo athletes in junior and senior categories.