Thu, December 5, 2024

by: Bill Williamson

FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks muted as Vodafone merger gets green light and bitcoin hits $100k

Bitcoin broke through the $100,000 mark for the first time amid a rally sparked by Donald Trump's US election victory.

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: 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: 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

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: 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: moneycontrol.com

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

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: Zawya

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

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

Rexas Finance Crypto Price Prediction: Is RXS Really the Next Dogecoin (DOGE)?

RXS distinguishes itself from other meme currencies with its useful application—just a click tokenizes real-world assets such as intellectual property and real estate.

by: Bill Williamson

Donald Trump picks former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler to lead Small Business Administration

Loeffler is a former finance executive who is currently the co-chair of Trump's inaugural committee. She represented Georgia in the Senate from 2020 to 2021.

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.

by: Bill Williamson

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

by: Bill Williamson

Meet the Supercharged Growth Stock That Could Make You a Millionaire

by: Bill Williamson

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND 2024 RESULTS

by: Bill Williamson

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.

by: Bill Williamson

Compliant power cooperatives to be granted exemption from local taxes

by: Bill Williamson

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

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.

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

by: Bill Williamson

Oman: National Finance backs Sheida's solar panel project

by: Bill Williamson

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.

Hedge fund Dymon Asia opens first Middle East office in Dubai

Singapore's Dymon Asia Capital has opened its first office in the Middle East to capitalise on the time zone and capture more investment talent in that region, the hedge fund manager said.

Dymon Asia, a Singapore-based hedge fund, has opened its first Middle East office in Dubai, aiming to tap into the region's growing wealth and investor base. The new office, located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), will be led by a team of experienced professionals including former Goldman Sachs executive, Ali Khan. This expansion is part of Dymon Asia's strategy to broaden its global footprint and enhance its service offerings to clients in the Middle East, where there is a significant demand for alternative investments. The firm, which manages about $4 billion in assets, sees the Middle East as a key market for future growth, especially given the region's increasing interest in hedge funds and private equity.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/hedge-fund-dymon-asia-opens-first-middle-east-office-dubai-2024-12-05/