• Fri, December 13, 2024

by: Mint

Bajaj Finance pivots to profitability with AI, scales back payments ambitions

The lender's revised five-year plan shifts focus from aggressive expansion to sustainable growth, leveraging AI to double assets while retreating from low-margin payments ventures.

by: Business Recorder

Sri Lanka says Adani port project to continue despite US charges

COLOMBO: Indian conglomerate Adani Group's port project in Sri Lanka will go ahead despite US charges against its founder and sudden changes to its financing, the island nation said Friday.

by: The New Zealand Herald

Gloriavale CEO says court backing BNZ to close accounts won't be end of the community

Gloriavale is adamant it will continue to operate, even if BNZ closes its accounts. "It will not be the end of the community," Phil Jamieson, the chief executive of the trust behind the exclusive religious community,

by: moneycontrol.com

Should you use a personal loan to fund your business?

A personal loan can be a viable option for starting a small business, especially for new entrepreneurs without collateral or an established business history. Before opting for a personal loan, evaluate your repayment capacity, loan amount needs ...

by: Indiatimes

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex falls over 550 pts, Nifty below 24,400; metal stocks under pressure

Stock Market LIVE Updates | Indian shares traded lower on Friday, weighed down by metal stocks due to a strong U.S. dollar and uncertainty surrounding stimulus measures from top consumer China.

by: China Briefing

China Expands Private Pension Scheme Nationwide Following Two-Year Pilot Program

After a two-year pilot program, China has officially expanded its private pension scheme nationwide. Starting December 15, 2024, workers covered by urban employee basic pension insurance or urban-rural resident basic pension insurance across the country can participate in this supplementary pension scheme.

by: Business Standard

Govt consistently increased capex for infra development: MoS Finance

The Modi government has consistently increased its expenditure towards infrastructure building over the last 5 years and aims to achieve the Rs 11.11 lakh crore capex target set for the current fiscal,

by: Independent.ie

Bank of Ireland's app and online banking down as Christmas shopping reaches fever pitch

Customers of Bank of Ireland have expressed huge frustration after Bank of Ireland's mobile phone app and its online banking facility went down.

by: Moneyweb

GCR downgrades Sasfin Bank outlook, highlights regulatory risks

The ratings agency cites concerns over strategic transitions and ongoing legal challenges impacting the bank's stability.

by: Delaware County Daily Times

Today in Delaware County history, Dec. 13

That's music to the ears of County Council Vice Chairman Wally Nunn, who's been trying to get Delaware County's powerful delegation in the state Legislature to abolish the property tax for years. 10 Years Ago,

by: Daily Express

Santander, Barclays, TSB and Halifax cut home loan rates ahead of Stamp Duty crunch

Santander, Barclays, TSB and the Halifax are reducing rates on new deals after some others cut the cost of new home loans earlier this week

by: Forbes

Strategies For Effective Compliance In Fintech

Compliance is a cornerstone of sustainable business strategy, fostering investor confidence and long-term resilience.

by: Business Line

Rekha Jhunjhunwala and RARE Enterprises-backed Inventurus Knowledge Solutions IPO enters Day 2

by: businesstech.co.za

Godongwana lays out South Africa's G20 ambitions

South Africa's G20 Presidency focuses largely on Africa and the Global South, advancing economic development and debt sustainability.

by: The Nassau Guardian

AG: Nat'l Risk Assessment for AML/CFT regime completed, set for consultations

Attorney General Ryan Pinder said yesterday that the government's National Risk Assessment (NRA) for its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing regime, in satisfaction of the Fina

by: bnnbloomberg

Ghana Cocoa Buyers Sidelined as Exporters Fill Funding Gap

Ghana's cocoa regulator's growing dependence on top exporters to help finance bean purchases is leaving local buying companies marginalized and making the world's No. 2 grower and global markets increasingly reliant on big foreign players.

by: Tuko

HELB Tourism Fund: Kenyan Govt Launches Revolving Finance for Wildlife Students

Tourism Training revolving Fund, in collaboration with the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), seek to encourage young Kenyans to take a career in tourism.

by: Kiplinger

RH Fell Short on Earnings But Its Stock Is Up. Here's Why

RH stock is one of the biggest percentage gainers Friday as the home improvement retailer's upbeat outlook offsets an earnings miss.

by: bnnbloomberg

HSBC Sent Stenn Into Administration Over Fears About Client List

HSBC Holdings Plc triggered the shuttering of trade-finance firm Stenn Technologies after uncovering transactions that were supposed to be with key customers but were potentially bogus instead, people familiar with the matter said.

by: Forbes

Challenges And Opportunities Of Digital Transformation In US Law Firms

In this time of transformation, firms must adapt to remain competitive and deliver the best possible client experience.

by: The New York Times

Elon Musk and DOGE vs. Regulators

More about Sarah Kessler Michael J. de la Merced has covered global business and finance news for The Times since 2006. More about Michael J. de la Merced Lauren Hirsch covers Wall Street, including M&A, executive changes, board strife and policy moves ...

by: Business Insider

Here are the deals the 'AI arms race' could drive in 2025, according to 4 bankers from Goldman Sachs, BofA, and Axom Partners

How is Wall Street gearing up for the AI dealmaking gold rush? By focusing on infrastructure and data companies selling AI pickaxes and shovels.

by: Arabian Business

Global water solutions and services major Ecolab launches innovative modular manufacturing in Egypt

The containerized solution enables rapid deployment of local production capabilities, strengthening regional manufacturing capacity and supply chain infrastructure

by: Seeking Alpha

Buy 6 December Dividend Kings But Watch 22 With 'Safer' Dividends

Top Dividend Kings for long-term investing in 2024, including high-yielders and top-gain potentials across various sectors. Click here for a detailed analysis.

by: Yahoo Finance

Meet the Supercharged Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stock That Could Join Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft in the $3 Trillion Club by 2027

One company leading the charge in AI research and implementation is Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). The company is well-positioned to reap the benefits of its foray into AI, which will ultimately help secure its membership in the $3 trillion club by 2027. Let's take a look at how AI will fuel its ascent.

by: AOL

Will Nvidia Be a $5 Trillion Company in 2025?

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the hottest stocks on Wall Street over the past two years and performed well enough that it's vying for the title of the world's largest company against Apple. Nvidia performed so well in years past that a rise to $5 trillion doesn't seem all that far away,

by: Reuters

Exclusive: Aviva's India officials approved brokerage model queried by taxmen

An Aviva business model that Indian tax officials say was used to pay agents unlawful commissions from 2017 to 2023 was rolled out internally in 2013 and approved in writing by top India executives, a confidential company document shows.

by: Arabian Business

Egypt's central bank advances digital payments with tokenisation and Apple Pay integration

The launch was coordinated with several banks, mobile payment application providers, and fintech companies to facilitate the integration of both international and local systems

by: The New York Times

What Is Venture Capital Now Anyway?

Benchmark and Andreessen Horowitz — embody a profound debate about the future of an industry that funds and fosters American innovation.

by: Business Insider

Stock market today: Indexes end lower as tech slips and bond yields rise after PPI

Indexes dropped after wholesale inflation data. Adobe's sharp decline after earnings weighed on the Nasdaq, while Nvidia and Tesla shares also ended lower.

by: MSN

Opposition charges NDP has 'conveniently' withheld financial results, sparking fears that B.C. deficit has skyrocketed

Opposition MLAs say the NDP are 12 days late and counting in filing their quarterly financial outlook. The delay is fuelling speculation over the reason — is it simple administrative delay or is it hiding a deficit ballooning higher than the $8.

by: MSN

Homeland security threats from the People's Republic of China are 'real and they're adding up,' expert warns

Hudson Institute senior fellow Jonathan D.T. Ward breaks down the threats China poses to U.S. homeland and national security.

by: MSN

Warner Bros. Discovery separates TV networks from its streaming and studio business

Warner Bros. Discovery is separating its TV business including CNN from its streaming and studios. It illustrates a cable industry in decline.

by: MSN

Bill Ackman: Stepping into the most pro-growth, pro-business administration in my adult lifetime

Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss President-elect Trump's appearance at the New York Stock Exchange, what to look forward to in the incoming Trump administration,

by: MSN

Dr. Mehmet Oz had up to $33 million in companies doing business with agency he'd run

Dr. Mehmet Oz is Trump's pick to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz held stocks in companies doing business with Medicare.

by: MSN

What impact will Bozeman's plastic ban have on businesses and customers?

With a plastic ban coming to Bozeman in May 2025, compostable cups and straws could become the new norm. What impact will Bozeman's plastic ban have on businesses and customers?

by: MSN

Upstate business to close after 80 years

An Upstate business announced Thursday that they are closing after 80 years of service. Dobson Gifts & General Hardware said they are closing after serving the Greer Community for decades. "These years of business would not have been possible without the dedication and loyalty of all our employees throughout the past

by: MSN

GCCs in India to Lead Innovation and Shape Global Business Trends: Report

The country currently has over 1,700 GCC enterprises employing over 2 million professionals and is at a pivotal point in their development in transforming into strategic hubs, according to a report titled 'Pioneering Innovation In Global Capability Centers' by Avasant.

by: MSN

Grant Cardone shares one of the biggest financial mistakes he ever made - and how he turned it into millions

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by: MSN

Scott Boras: $765M Juan Soto deal is really about 'good business decisions'

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by: MSN

Bad Business Codes (December 2024)

Bad Business is an FPS shooter game on the Roblox platform that offers deep character and weapon customization, with the latter helping with the gameplay and the prior one being more of a cosmetic showoff.

by: MSN

SEC charges Cantor Fitzgerald, led by Trump's Commerce pick, with breaking securities laws

Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick is co-chair of the transition team for Donald Trump. The SEC says his firm caused two SPACs to make false statements.

by: MSN

UK economy suffers first back-to-back declines since 2020

Britain's economy shrank for a second month in a row in October in the run-up to the government's first budget, the first back-to-back falls in output since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a setback for new finance minister Rachel Reeves.

by: MSN

Taurus Daily Horoscope Today (April 20- May 20), December 13, 2024: Avoid falling prey to fraud!

Taurus Money Horoscope Today Keep a strong focus on the budget and work according to plans. Exercise patience in commercial endeavours. Business activities will show improvement. Taurus Career Horoscope Today A sense of partnership will increase in professional tasks.

by: MSN

Engineering and management studies: The crisis India is facing and a look at what can be done

One of the most important recent concerns has been the level and quality of employment, particularly among our educated youth. While we are the fastest growing large economy, we have struggled to find quality work for engineers and management students graduating even from our elite institutes.

by: MSN

UK economy in October suffers first back-to-back declines since 2020

Britain's economy shrank for a second month in a row in October in the run-up to the government's first budget, the first back-to-back falls in output since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and a setback for new finance minister Rachel Reeves.

by: MSN

ECB's Villeroy: more interest rate cuts to come in 2025

The European Central Bank is likely to further ease interest rates next year and is at ease with market projections for future rates, ECB policymaker and Bank of France head Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Friday.

by: MSN

How SAP's (SAP) AI Integration is Changing the Mobile Business Experience

We recently compiled a list of the Top 10 AI Stocks on Latest News and Analyst Ratings. In this article, we are going to take a look at where SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) stands against the other AI stocks. Hugh Gimber,

Bajaj Finance pivots to profitability with AI, scales back payments ambitions

The lender's revised five-year plan shifts focus from aggressive expansion to sustainable growth, leveraging AI to double assets while retreating from low-margin payments ventures.
Bajaj Finance reported a significant increase in its consolidated profit after tax, which rose by 22% to ₹3,639 crore in the third quarter of FY24, driven by robust growth in assets under management (AUM) and a slight improvement in net interest margins. The company's AUM grew by 35% year-on-year to ₹3.11 lakh crore, with new loans booked increasing by 26% to 9.86 million. Despite a slight dip in net interest margins from 10.5% to 10.4%, the overall profitability was supported by a stable credit cost at 1.7% of average AUM. Bajaj Finance also highlighted its advancements in digital transformation, with 90% of new loans being digitally sourced, and a significant push towards its payments business, including UPI transactions and bill payments, which saw a 70% increase in gross merchandise value (GMV). The company is also expanding its credit card business, aiming to leverage its existing customer base for growth. However, the article notes that the company's stock performance has been lackluster, with shares declining by 10% over the past year, reflecting investor concerns over high valuations and potential competition.

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