Wed, December 4, 2024

by: Bill Williamson

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.

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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.

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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,

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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.

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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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What is the maximum and minimum tenure for personal loans?

Tue, December 3, 2024

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20 Strategies To Safeguard Your Business Credit During A Crisis

One practical way to safeguard your business credit during a crisis is to establish a line of credit in advance.

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Banks get eight years to hit Sh10bn minimum capital

The proposal, if adopted in Parliament, will offer a reprieve to lenders that currently have core capital below Sh10 billion.

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'Unique' homeware store Tilly and Ted set for major upscale

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FHFA announces higher mortgage loan limits for 2025

As home prices rise, the FHFA tends to raise the standard CLL. The new limit for 2025 is $806,500 for one-unit mortgages in most states. Borrowers looking to take out a larger loan have to opt for alternative mortgage options like jumbo loans or private loans.

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Ohio House committee votes to force landlords to verify immigration status for subsidized units

COLUMBUS, Ohio - An Ohio House committee on Tuesday passed legislation that would compel property managers in apartments and other recipients of state affordable housing tax credits to verify the immigrations status of their tenants.

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US job openings rise; layoffs post largest drop in 1-1/2 years

U.S. job openings increased solidly in October while layoffs dropped by the most in 1-1/2 years, suggesting the labor market continued to slow in an orderly fashion. But the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey,

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New rule could stop sale of your personal information

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is aiming to regulate data brokers that are allowed to sell that personal information.

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Govt official slams COP29 as missed opportunity for climate finance goals

Describing COP29 as one steeped in "semantics and not solutions", a senior Indian official has called the proceedings a missed opportunity to mobilize meaningful climate finance for adaptation and mitigation efforts in developing nations.

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Lok Sabha passes The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024

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What Did Enron Do? Learn Why the Company Went Bankrupt

With the announcement of a relaunch, learn everything about Enron's past and why it went out of business in the early 2000s.

by: Bill Williamson

35% GST slab in the works? A look at GST bands and how they are decided

The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation has recommended to raise GST on select sinful goods. Here's how GST Council decides on different tax bands

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Italy seeks arrest of Austrian tycoon Benko in corruption probe

An Italian judge ordered the arrest of Austrian property tycoon Rene Benko and eight others as part of an investigation into alleged corruption of local politicians in the Trentino Alto-Adige mountain region,

by: Bill Williamson

How UK Export Finance is supporting ethnic minority-led businesses to achieve their global ambitions

UK Export Finance helps ethnic minority-led businesses to win, fulfill, and get paid for international exports.

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10 Carl Icahn Quotes Every 20-Year-Old Needs to Hear

Carl Icahn of Icahn Enterprises offers valuable insights as a successful businessman and investor. Those in their 20s can refer to Icahn's quotes when starting their careers. Also: Discover the Next Nvidia.

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Holiday Office Party Taxes: Know Before You Go

Kate is a CPA with experience in audit and technology. As a Tax Writer at Kiplinger, Kate believes that tax and finance news should meet people where they are today, across cultural, educational, and disciplinary backgrounds.

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Small business owners brace for Trump's proposed tariffs

Small businesses are bracing for stiff tariffs that President-elect Donald Trump has proposed as one of his first actions when he takes office. Trump has proposed importers pay a 25% tax on all

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Mar Vista Focus Strategy's Q3 2024 Investor Letter

Mar Vista Investment Partners, LLC, an investment management company, released the "Mar Vista Focus strategy" third quarter 2024 investor letter.

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Tax Laws Amendments: 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.

by: Bill Williamson

Why these 2 billionaire-led crypto plays stand out as buys: Analyst

Microstrategy began as a software company by Michael Saylor, who has since morphed into a crypto loyalist with a net worth of about $9.6 billion on the back off his aggressive bitcoin buying at the company.

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Will Elon Musk Ever Collect His Full Tesla Pay Package?

The electric vehicle maker vowed to appeal after a Delaware judge rejected the tech mogul's massive compensation deal for a second time.

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Mondel?z International Names Volker Kuhn Executive Vice President for Europe

Kuhn joins Mondelēz from Reckitt's hygiene business, its largest global unit, where he delivered top- and bottom-line performance acceleration driven by innovation, consumer centricity and category growth.

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Boubyan Bank completes MX.3 implementation for sharia-compliant treasury activity

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Dentsply Sirona Appoints Herman V. Cueto Interim Chief Financial Officer

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Montage Health appoints Michael McDermott as new president and CEO

Montage Health, a nonprofit healthcare organisation, has appointed Dr Michael McDermott as its next president and CEO, effective the second quarter of 2025. The transition comes as Dr Steven Packer prepares for retirement after a 25-year tenure leading Montage Health and the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula in the same roles.

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.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an inquiry into BlackRock Inc.'s $3.2 billion acquisition of Preqin, a private equity data provider, to assess potential impacts on competition. This move follows BlackRock's announcement in June to acquire Preqin, aiming to enhance its capabilities in alternative investments. The CMA has set a deadline of January 25, 2024, to decide whether a deeper investigation is necessary. This scrutiny comes amidst growing regulatory attention on major financial deals, reflecting concerns over market consolidation and its effects on competition and consumer choice.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/uk-competition-watchdog-looks-into-332-bln-blackrock-preqin-deal-2024-12-03/