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Howden Re partners with Reask on European climate risk modelling
By Globe Banner | Sep 7, 2025
Howden Re has announced a new partnership with Reask, a company specializing in climate-driven modelling solutions.
NAB says zero-fee bank accounts have saved customers over $500 million since 2010
By Globe Banner | Sep 7, 2025
Since its introduction in 2010, National Australia Bank’s (NAB) zero-dollar fee transaction account has helped more than seven million customers avoid over $500 million in banking fees.
Homebuyer activity rises as government support expands and interest rates hold steady
By Globe Banner | Sep 7, 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia recently decided to keep interest rates unchanged, despite expectations from the market and economists for a rate cut.
Howden Re expands presence across France Benelux amid changing reinsurance landscape
By Globe Banner | Sep 6, 2025
The reinsurance market in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg is undergoing significant change as the industry moves from a hard market to what Howden Re describes as "a hard market, softening."
Swiss Re Institute reports doubling of global P&C insurance market size since 2005
By Globe Banner | Sep 6, 2025
The global property and casualty (P&C) insurance market has doubled in size over the last 20 years, reaching USD 2.4 trillion, according to a new report from Swiss Re Institute.
Protest expected near U.S. Embassy in Brussels; Americans advised to avoid area
By Globe Banner | Sep 5, 2025
A large protest is expected to take place near the U.S. Embassy in Brussels on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Samsung receives multiple honors at inaugural IFA Innovation Awards
By Globe Banner | Sep 5, 2025
Samsung Electronics has announced that it received significant recognition at the IFA 2025 Innovation Awards, earning nine Best of Innovation titles and 17 Honoree distinctions across several product categories.
U.S. Embassy in Bolivia issues advisory for National Pedestrian and Cyclist Day
By Globe Banner | Sep 5, 2025
Movement restrictions will be in effect across Bolivia on Sunday, September 7, 2025, for National Pedestrian and Cyclist Day.
U.S. Embassy issues alert ahead of planned demonstration in Kuala Lumpur
By Globe Banner | Sep 5, 2025
A demonstration is planned to take place near Kuala Lumpur City Center on September 6, 2025.
U.S. Embassy in Nassau seeks bids for new SUV purchase
By Globe Banner | Sep 5, 2025
The United States Embassy in Nassau, The Bahamas, has announced a solicitation for the purchase of a new vehicle.
NCUA reports asset and membership growth in Q2 2025 for federally insured credit unions
By Globe Banner | Sep 5, 2025
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has released its second quarter performance data for the credit union system in 2025.
Three Fubon Financial subsidiaries earn top ratings for climate-related disclosures
By Globe Banner | Sep 5, 2025
Fubon Financial Holdings announced that three of its subsidiaries—Fubon Life, Taipei Fubon Bank, and Fubon Insurance—have received “excellent” ratings in the Banking and Insurance Industry Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)...
Demonstration planned in Reykjavik prompts security reminder from U.S. Embassy
By Globe Banner | Sep 5, 2025
A demonstration is scheduled to take place at Austurvöllur, Parliament Square in Reykjavik, Iceland on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
IMF reviews Angola's economic progress amid rising fiscal risks
By Globe Banner | Sep 5, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its Post-Financing Assessment (PFA) with Angola, according to an announcement from Washington, DC on September 5, 2025.
Howden Re’s new report urges innovation as reinsurance market enters post-hard phase
By Globe Banner | Sep 5, 2025
Howden Re has published a new report titled “Who dares wins: Innovation in an era of hard market softening,” analyzing the current state of the reinsurance sector as it transitions from a prolonged hard market.
U.S. Embassy in Finland seeks suppliers for vehicle fuel and services
By Globe Banner | Sep 5, 2025
The Embassy of the United States of America has announced an opportunity for companies to enter into a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
U.S. provides over 10 million Pula for new maternity clinic in Seronga
By Globe Banner | Sep 5, 2025
The United States has allocated more than 10 million Pula for the construction of a new clinic in Seronga, Botswana.
U.S.-funded training in Laos focuses on secure trade supply chains
By Globe Banner | Sep 5, 2025
The Strategic Trade Export Control Phase II training took place in Laos, bringing together officials from several government ministries.
Macquarie Asset Management agrees to buy minority stake in Portugal's Luz Saúde
By Globe Banner | Sep 5, 2025
Macquarie Asset Management has announced an agreement to acquire a 40 percent stake in Luz Saúde, a prominent healthcare group in Portugal, for about €310 million.
NAB recovers over $48 million in suspected scam transactions
By Globe Banner | Sep 5, 2025
NAB has successfully intercepted and reclaimed more than $48 million from suspected scams over a six-month period, spanning October 2024 to March 2025.