• Tue, December 3, 2024

by: Bill Williamson

Kenya Re, KRA Host Tax Compliance Training Forum for Insurers

In partnership with the Kenya Reinsurance Corporation, Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) and tax experts, KRA held a workshop for insurers on compliance.

by: Bill Williamson

Mastercard reaches 'agreement in principle' to settle mass UK fees case

Mastercard has reached an agreement in principle to settle a collective London lawsuit brought on behalf of British consumers over card fees, it said on Tuesday.

by: Bill Williamson

Intel should leave the foundry business: Analyst on CEO departure

CEO Pat Gelsinger suddenly retired from his chief executive role at the chipmaker over the weekend. Gelsinger began working at Intel as its chief architect in the 1980s, going on to act as the company's chief technology officer from 2001 to 2009,

by: Bill Williamson

South Korean lawmakers call to impeach President Yoon after martial law rescinded

South Korean lawmakers on Wednesday called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later, triggering the biggest political crisis in decades in Asia's fourth-largest economy.

by: Bill Williamson

Larry Fink is making a new generation of billionaires richer than him

AS LARRY Fink drives BlackRock deeper into private markets, he keeps adding new billionaires to the asset-management giant's roster - and making them all richer than he is in the process. Read more at The Business Times.

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Without energy reform, Thai clean tech firms forced to circumvent regulation to scale: industry watchers

Some startups have had to trade clean energy on a smaller scale "behind-the-meter" without the support of government policies. A key barrier is Thailand's centralised energy system which is in need of a reform,

by: Bill Williamson

India's Adani Green Energy recoups losses related to US indictment

India's Adani Green Energy rose about 8% on Monday and recouped all stock losses related to U.S. indictment of group's billionaire founder Gautam Adani over an alleged $265 million bribery scheme.

by: Bill Williamson

UnitedHealth Group Updates Business Outlook Ahead of Investor Conference

December 03, 2024 -- ( BUSINESS WIRE )--UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) issued financial guidance ahead of its annual Investor Conference which takes place on December 4, beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET.

by: Bill Williamson

Sage Intacct supports SMB growth with new enhancements and capabilities

Sage Intacct Release 4 brings AI-driven Sage Copilot and productivity tools to enhance decision-making and efficiency • Tailored integrations for specific industries and expanded language support to serve a growing global user base ATLANTA,

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UK competition watchdog looks into $3.32 bln Blackrock-Preqin deal

Britain's competition regulator said on Tuesday it was considering whether asset management firm BlackRock's 2.55 billion pound ($3.23 billion) acquisition of UK data firm Preqin would raise competition concerns in the local market.

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Covenant university wins 2024 CGMA business leaders challenge

Covenant University has emerged as the overall winner of the 2024 Chartered Global Management Accountants Business Leaders Challenge.

by: Bill Williamson

Campbell's CEO Trades Soup and Snacks for the NFL

Mark Clouse will join the Washington Commanders as president early next year after more than five years as the food-company's boss

by: Bill Williamson

BlackRock Jumps Deeper Into the Private Markets

But this year, BlackRock has been aggressively claiming a major foothold in the private markets. On Tuesday, it made its latest push, announcing a deal to buy HPS Investment Partners — a firm that specializes in making private loans to companies — for roughly $12 billion.
  • Wed, December 4, 2024

by: Bill Williamson

Scottish budget vows to scrap two-child benefits cap

SCOTTISH Finance Secretary Shona Robison announced that the two-child cap on benefits will be scrapped in Scotland as she pledged record spending for both the NHS and councils in next year's Budget today. The moved to scrap the cap would lift 15,000 children out of poverty, Ms Robison said.

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News Highlights: Top Financial Services News of the Day - Wednesday at 11 AM ET

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Meet the Supercharged Growth Stock That Could Make You a Millionaire

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ROYAL BANK OF CANADA REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND 2024 RESULTS

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Central Bank of Kenya Announces New Monetary Policy Committee Members

Governor Kamau Thugge has appinted four new members of the Monetary Policy Committee charged with the duty to formulate policies.

by: Bill Williamson

Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript December 3, 2024 Operator: Thank you for standing by. And welcome to the Donaldson Company First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise.

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Compliant power cooperatives to be granted exemption from local taxes

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3 Ways Boeing Can Have a Great 2025

It's been an extremely challenging few years for Boeing (NYSE: BA), and its recovery under new CEO Kelly Ortberg isn't going to be a quick fix. The backlog is there, and Boeing continues to win orders,

by: Bill Williamson

Why Shares of Johnson Controls Surged Again in November

Heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and building controls company Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) rose by 11% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The catalyst for the move comes from the company's fourth-quarter earnings report,

by: Bill Williamson

Food inflation in policy formulation a complex issue, says EAC-PM member Shah

Shah, who is the managing director and chief executive of Kotak Mutual Fund, questioned if the computation takes into account free food to over 80 crore Indians under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) while arriving at the number.

by: Bill Williamson

Fake CEOs swindle Rs 7 crore from Delhi firms: Modus operandi explained

CEO frauds or BEC scams have become a global threat, with fraudsters impersonating executives to steal billions

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Thai business group sees GDP growth at 2.8% this year, risks ahead

Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.8% this year, the top end of a previous forecast range of 2.6% to 2.8%, helped by stronger exports and government spending, a leading joint business group said on Wednesday.

by: Bill Williamson

Curious deals of billionaire Richard White and his wife Zena Nasser

The former boss of WiseTech Global and his new wife have been making many quiet changes to private investment companies and share trusts.

by: Bill Williamson

Lloyds Boss Warns Car Finance Saga Making UK Banks Less Investable

The boss of Lloyds Banking Group Plc has warned the uncertainty around lawsuits and regulatory probes into motor finance mis-selling is making it difficult for investors to have confidence in British banking,

by: Bill Williamson

For developing economies, the finance landscape has become a wasteland

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Oman: National Finance backs Sheida's solar panel project

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AI-driven, deepfake-enabled cyberattacks to increase in 2025: Report

AI-driven and deepfake-enabled cyberattacks are anticipated to become increasingly prevalent in 2025 with sectors like healthcare and finance most prone targets, according to a recent report.

by: Bill Williamson

Fortune Best Cities in Europe For Business 2024

Whether you're expanding your enterprise or seeking new investment opportunities, these 50 cities are poised to be the epicenters of growth and success in the coming year.

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First Internet Bank Money Market Account Review 2024

Indiana-based First Internet Bank is an online-only bank with a full suite of personal and business banking accounts. The bank's Money Market Savings account has a low opening deposit requirement, but you need a seven-figure daily balance to earn the higher of its two advertised APYs.

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Bookkeeping Tips For 2025

Even though it may be costly and time-consuming, proper bookkeeping helps business owners drive profits faster and keep more money in their pockets longer.

by: Bill Williamson

UK and Qatar pledge to grow investment ties

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Russian finance ministry to increase deferred daily FX purchases

Russia's finance ministry on Wednesday said it would increase the volume of its deferred foreign currency and gold purchases in the coming six weeks.

by: Bill Williamson

Indosuez appoints new CEO for Asia

INDOSUEZ, the wealth management brand of Credit Agricole Group, on Wednesday (Dec 4) said it has appointed Laurent Proutiere as Asia chief executive officer and Singapore branch manager, effective Mar 1,

by: Bill Williamson

Ecuador sets second debt-for-nature swap in motion

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Bank Leumi speaks your language: Stop translating - start banking!

Bank Leumi makes it easy for English speakers to conduct their banking business entirely in English - both online ... different channels with our bankers because, especially in finance, texting is growing globally and is the preferred mode of ...

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Britain and Qatar to sign MoU boosting fintech and green finance ties

The memorandum is being signed during a two-day state visit to Britain by Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is expected to meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer later on Wednesday

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Norway should begin process of divesting Russian assets, central bank says

Norway's government should allow the country's sovereign wealth fund to divest parts of its Russian portfolio when possible, and thus end a general freeze in place since 2022, the Norwegian central bank,

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Finance executive, Elijah Oyeyinka advocates for strategic reforms to strengthen Nigeria's capital markets

Elijah Oyeyinka is a leading finance executive with a decade of experience in corporate strategy and investment banking

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Aditya Birla Capital invests Rs 300 crore in housing finance arm

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Saving less than $197 a month forces me to leave HCMC and return to my hometown

At 34 years old and living in Ho Chi Minh City, I find myself saving less than VND5 million ($197) a month, a situation that has led me to reconsider my life in the urban hustle.

by: Bill Williamson

Britain, Qatar to sign agreement on financial services

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Tax laws amendment bill: list of key changes MPs have proposed after public participation

The National Assembly Finance and Planning Committee has recommended several changes in their report on the Tax Procedures (Amendment) Bill 2024.

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Box Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Box, Inc. (NYSE:BOX), the leading Intelligent Content Management (ICM) platform, today announced preliminary financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended October 31, 2024.

by: Bill Williamson

Parliament session LIVE news updates: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha set to reconvene at 11 am

The Lok Sabha Secretariat on Tuesday stating that MPs not to hold protests in front of the gates of Parliament House, contending that such obstruction of movement could affect their safety and security.

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BlackRock Jumps Deeper Into the Private Markets

But this year, BlackRock has been aggressively claiming a major foothold in the private markets. On Tuesday, it made its latest push, announcing a deal to buy HPS Investment Partners — a firm that specializes in making private loans to companies — for roughly $12 billion.
The article from The New York Times, published on December 3, 2024, discusses BlackRock's strategic move into the private credit market, highlighting its acquisition of a significant stake in a Harvard Business School (HBS) private credit fund. This move is part of BlackRock's broader strategy to expand its footprint in alternative investments, particularly in private credit, which has seen a surge in interest due to its potential for higher yields compared to traditional fixed-income assets. The article details how BlackRock, already a giant in asset management, is leveraging its expertise and scale to tap into this lucrative market, which has been growing as banks retreat from certain lending activities due to regulatory pressures. It also touches on the implications for investors, suggesting that this could lead to more democratization of access to private credit investments, traditionally reserved for institutional investors. Furthermore, the piece explores the potential risks and rewards associated with private credit, including the impact of economic cycles on this asset class.

Read the Full The New York Times Article at:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/business/blackrock-hbs-private-credit.html