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

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.

by: Bill Williamson

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.

by: Bill Williamson

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

by: Bill Williamson

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

by: Bill Williamson

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 ...

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.

PNB Housing Finance is targeting a 17-18% growth in its retail loan book over the next couple of years, as stated by Managing Director Girish Kousgi. This growth strategy comes in the wake of a 10% increase in the retail loan book during the first nine months of the fiscal year 2024, despite a slight dip in the corporate loan segment. The company has also seen a significant reduction in its gross non-performing assets (NPAs) from 3.85% to 1.78% and net NPAs from 2.72% to 1.15% over the same period. Additionally, PNB Housing Finance has raised Rs 2,494 crore through a rights issue to bolster its capital base, aiming to support this expansion. The focus on retail lending, particularly in affordable housing, is part of a broader strategy to diversify and strengthen its loan portfolio.

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