• Thu, December 5, 2024

by: Zawya

SME finance in the Middle East: the shift towards digital solutions

by: Hoteliermiddleeast.com

Taj Dubai has two new hires in the finance and sales and marketing departments

Taj Dubai's recent promotions. Taj Dubai has two new hires in the finance and sales and marketing departments. Ashok Kapur, Kalpesh Shangvi. Appointments.

by: moneycontrol.com

TruCap Finance Consolidated September 2024 Net Sales at Rs 57.65 crore, up 35% Y-o-Y

by: The Star

Finance Committee members decline to lower Railway Levy

The National Assembly Finance and Planning Committee's report on the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 recommends the levy to be capped at two per cent, 50 basis lower than the initial proposal of 2.5 per cent and higher than the current rate of 1.5 per cent.

by: AOL

Intel's CEO shakeup puts foundry plans, CHIPS Act cash at risk

Intel's CHIPS Act funding could disappear if the company ditches its plans to expand its manufacturing footprint.

by: MSN

Cancer Daily Horoscope Today (June 21 - July 22) December 5, 2024: Attractive proposals will come!

Cancer Money Horoscope Today You will advance industrial efforts and maintain a strong presence in career and business. Attention will be given to financial documentation. Business operations will come under greater control.

by: MSN

Taurus Daily Horoscope Today (April 20- May 20), December 5, 2024: Closed ones will be happy!

Taurus Money Horoscope Today Success rates will improve, and profits will increase. The economic front will remain strong. Emphasis will be placed on career and business. Taurus Career Horoscope Today Favourable conditions will prevail in career and business.

by: Bill Williamson

Marriage and expenses: Curious about impact on expenses after marriage, if my wife chooses not to work after tying the knot. How should I plan?

It is common to face financial challenges in relationships or you take a significant step like getting married. Experts offer strategies to ensure financial stability, enhance future planning, and save for children's education and retirement.

by: Bill Williamson

Finance Adviser launches SICIP

Putting more emphasis on industry-academia collaboration, Dr Salehuddin said that that the conglomerates and business houses of the country need to invest more in research and development.

by: Bill Williamson

US Services Activity Expands at Slowest Pace in Three Months

US services activity expanded in November at the slowest pace in three months as demand and employment growth settled back, indicating the largest part of the economy is losing momentum.

by: Bill Williamson

Shell and Equinor tie-up to create new UK oil and gas producer

Shell and Equinor tie-up to create new UK oil and gas producer - Shell said no jobs will be lost but that the deal was in recognition that the North Sea is 'no longer the prolific basin that it once was'.

by: Bill Williamson

Bitcoin storms above $100K, sees value more than double in 2024

Bitcoin soared above $100,000 for the first time on Thursday, marking a widely anticipated milestone that is hailed even by skeptics amid coming-of-age

by: Bill Williamson

Rukam Capital's Archana Jahagirdar On Backing India's Next Wave Of Consumer Startups

Inc42 caught up with Archana Jahagirdar, founder and managing partner of Rukam Capital, to understand what VCs seek in consumer brands

by: Bill Williamson

Unlocking the economic potential of internally displaced persons in Africa; private sector solutions

Africa is facing an escalating internal displacement crisis, with the continent now hosting nearly half of the world's IDPs.

by: Bill Williamson

The Cellar in Anstruther reopens with a Spanish twist

A restaurant venue in Anstruther has been given a new lease of life with the opening of a wine and tapas bar called The Cellar at 24. With the help of a head chef from San Sebastián, the owners of nearby Ox & Anchor, Nicola and Sian Linton, have set up in the former Michelin-starred site.

by: Bill Williamson

Building a climate-resilient energy sector in Nigeria: Challenges and recommendations

Nigeria is facing severe climate change impacts, including rising temperatures, flooding, and droughts. In 2022, flooding alone caused

by: Bill Williamson

Optimism among SMEs at highest level in over a year - Linked Finance

Optimism within the Irish SME sector is at its highest level for over a year, according the latest SME Confidence Index from non-bank lender Linked Finance.

by: Bill Williamson

Intel's CEO shake-up puts foundry plans, CHIPS Act cash at risk

Intel's CHIPS Act funding could disappear if the company ditches its plans to expand its manufacturing footprint.

by: Bill Williamson

Brookfield-backed debt collection giant Panthera finds new owner

Privately owned credit agency Francom has emerged as the new owner of the company, which collapsed this year following a dispute between its founders.

by: Bill Williamson

Zingers and a pile of votes

OPPO DAYS CHEAT SHEET — MPs are staring down a pile of votes. This time next week, the House will have voted on three opposition motions and more than C$21.6 billion in new spending. Here's the CliffsNotes:

by: Bill Williamson

ADIB announces the 7th Edition of EFICA: Pioneering Innovation in Ethical and Islamic Finance

by: Bill Williamson

Sir Peter Mason, civil engineering supremo who led Balfour Beatty and Amec among other companies

Sir Peter Mason, who has died aged 78, was a leader of the civil engineering industry as chairman of Balfour Beatty and chief executive of Amec; he was also chairman of Thames Water and a senior director of BAE Systems.

by: Bill Williamson

How the world's biggest offshore wind company was blown off course

by: Bill Williamson

Digitisation becomes Africa's great equaliser in financial services

by: Bill Williamson

Online Applications for Admissions-2025 Closing Soon for XIM University's Flagship MBA, Executive MBA, and MMS-BF Programs

by: Bill Williamson

Saudi COP16 Presidency Calls on Private Sector to 'ramp up' Funding Amid Land Restoration Finance 'blackhole'

Saudi Arabia's UNCCD Presidency launched Land Day today, the first of its seven scheduled Thematic Days designed to focus discussions and ongoing negotiations on key areas within the land degradation,

by: Bill Williamson

National Bank of Canada reports rise in profits as it looks to closing CWB deal

MONTREAL — National Bank reported a rise in its fourth-quarter profit and raised its dividend as it looks to a transformational year ahead with the likely closing of its acquisition of Canadian Western Bank.
  • Wed, December 4, 2024

by: Bill Williamson

Moneylenders, govt lock horns over interest rates

Leaders of the moneylenders say the government did not consult them about the interest rate cap, which they also say is unfair compared to what commercial banks charge

by: Bill Williamson

Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE:CNM) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript December 3, 2024 Operator: Hello, and welcome to the Core & Main Q3 2024 Earnings Call. My name is Alex. I'll be ordinating the call today. [Operator Instructions] I'll now hand over to your host,

by: Bill Williamson

Bitcoin tops $100,000 on optimism over Trump crypto plans

Bitcoin rose above $100,000 for the first time on Thursday as the election of Republican Donald Trump as president of the United States spurred expectations that his administration will create a friendly regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies.

by: Bill Williamson

ASIC aims to put an end to Cigno as loan provider's legacy lives on

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) say it's "resolute about putting an end to the business models" of Cigno Australia, a company it has taken to court three times over various illegal lending models.

by: Bill Williamson

Why Rules On Data Scammers and Credit Card Fees May Be the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Swansong

by: Bill Williamson

Why Some of the Market's Favorite Altcoins Were Soaring Today

by: Bill Williamson

Digital shift and ESG power ADIB's growth agenda

by: Bill Williamson

OECD cuts Israel growth forecast as costs of war expected to continue to mount

The Paris-based organization says risks remain high and urges the government to take fiscal action to bring the deficit down

by: Bill Williamson

Losses in China lead to $5 billion charge for General Motors as it cuts the value of its assets

by: Bill Williamson

Aquarius Daily Horoscope Today (Jan 20- Feb 19), December 5, 2024: Stay goal oriented!

by: Bill Williamson

Citigroup rolls out artificial intelligence tools for employees in eight countries

Citigroup began rolling out on Wednesday new artificial intelligence tools to be used by employees in eight countries, senior executives said.

by: Bill Williamson

Even before Trump and his tariffs, Europe is in trouble

The timing couldn't be worse. The fall of the French government and the collapse of Germany's coalition government have left Europe even more vulnerable to a new trade war with America.

by: Bill Williamson

Hedge fund Dymon Asia opens first Middle East office in Dubai

by: Bill Williamson

TCH's real-time payments can be larger; Mastercard to pay $254 million UK settlement

The Clearing House increased its transaction limit from $1 million to $10 million; Mastercard settled a card fee lawsuit; and other news from the world of payments.

by: Bill Williamson

UK set for faster growth in 2025 but high inflation too, OECD forecasts

The OECD on Wednesday bumped up its growth forecast for Britain's economy next year, citing a surge in government spending that is also likely to push inflation to the top of the G7 charts.

by: Bill Williamson

Trump Picks Atkins, Ex-SEC Commissioner, to Succeed Gensler (3)

Paul Atkins, a veteran financial regulator and a fixture in Washington's conservative financial circles, is President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead and possibly overhaul the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

by: Bill Williamson

Higher prices, lower wages and mortgage rates up: The impact of Labour's shocking Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' ambitious spending and borrowing plans outlined in the autumn Budget are expected to slow the decline in UK interest rates and push inflation higher than previously forecast over the next two years,

by: Bill Williamson

Brian Thompson Was a Veteran Executive at UnitedHealthcare

Mr. Thompson managed a division that employs about 140,000 people and offers insurance plans to employers and individuals.

by: Bill Williamson

Hong Kong needs to nurture insurance talent to rival Singapore and Dubai, CEOs say

by: Bill Williamson

PNB Housing Finance eyes 17-18% growth in retail loan book over next couple of years

Girish Kousgi, MD & CEO of PNB Housing Finance also expects liquidity easing measures and a possible rate cut from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by February 2024, which could further support growth in the sector.

by: Bill Williamson

3 Reasons Women Are Well-Positioned To Acquire And Lead Financial Practices

My tenure as a business owner who started and currently leads a wealth management firm tells me that women bring specific advantages to this space. Let's explore why.

3 Reasons Women Are Well-Positioned To Acquire And Lead Financial Practices

My tenure as a business owner who started and currently leads a wealth management firm tells me that women bring specific advantages to this space. Let's explore why.
The article from Forbes Finance Council, published on December 4, 2024, titled "3 Reasons Women Are Well-Positioned To Acquire And Lead Financial Practices," discusses why women are increasingly suited to take on leadership roles in financial services. Firstly, empathy and relationship-building are highlighted as key strengths; women often excel in understanding client needs and building long-term relationships, which is crucial in financial advising. Secondly, adaptability and innovation are noted, with women bringing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to traditional financial practices, especially in areas like technology integration and client service models. Lastly, diversity in leadership is emphasized, pointing out that diverse teams, including those led by women, tend to perform better due to varied viewpoints leading to more robust decision-making and problem-solving. The article suggests that these attributes not only make women effective leaders but also position them to drive the evolution of financial practices in a rapidly changing industry landscape.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesfinancecouncil/2024/12/04/3-reasons-women-are-well-positioned-to-acquire-and-lead-financial-practices/

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