• Mon, December 16, 2024

by: The Financial Express

Budget 2025: RAI wants all MSME benefits extended to retailers; seeks low-cost finance scheme

Currently, retail and wholesale traders, who were included under the MSME definition in July 2021 and were allowed to register on the Udyam portal, are eligible for access to credit only under priority sector lending norms.

by: Commercial Observer

The Big Chair: CBRE's James Millon Breaks Down Debt and Structured Finance in 2024

The former head of CBRE's large loan team has spent the last year guiding the firm's entire U.S. capital markets strategy

by: cnbctv18

Unclaimed and outstanding LIC claims surge 83% in 5 years: FinMin

Unclaimed and outstanding deposits refer to amounts that remain unpaid due to various reasons, such as the policyholder or nominee not claiming them, lack of proper communication, or unawareness of the claim process.

by: ceps.eu

EU Payment Observatory - Annual Report 2024

In 2023, the share of enterprises experiencing problems because of late payments in the EU experienced its highest increase in the past five years. Average payment periods seem to have deteriorated, a

by: The Hans India

Mortgage finance AUM in India projected to grow 16-17 pc in FY25 and FY26

The assets under management (AUM) of mortgage finance loans in the country is expected to grow at a healthy 16-17 per cent this fiscal and the next (FY25 and FY26), a report said on Monday.

by: fintechmagazine

Payabl. Executives Outline Payments Challenges for 2025

Payabl. executives highlight 2025 payments trends: digital wallets, embedded finance, AI innovation, PSD3 challenges and industry diversity

by: WTOP News

2024 was big for bitcoin. States could see a crypto policy blitz in 2025 in spite of the risks

The new year will usher in the bitcoin-friendly administration of President-elect Donald Trump and an expanding lobbying effort in statehouses that,

by: fox6now

Personal finance expert breaks down the No. 1 rule on the road to becoming a millionaire

"The Ramsey Show's" Rachel Cruze explains why getting ahead on retirement savings, making the most of your company's 401(k) plan and not delaying Roth IRAs can lead to millionaire status.

by: Khaleej Times

Mining Grid: Shaping the future of the mining landscape and trends for 2025

From its regulatory foresight to its sustainability-focused initiatives, the nation's strategies ensure its leadership in the rapidly evolving digital economy

by: Express & Star

Start Up Loans programme has positive impact on small business survival

Smaller businesses backed by the government's Start Up Loans programme have higher survival rates than other businesses, finds an independent evaluation, conducted by SQW working in partnership with Professor Mark Hart,

by: Channel NewsAsia Singapore

Income could still find other buyers but investors may be cautious, say analysts after Allianz withdraws offer

German insurer Allianz on Monday (Dec 16) announced that it has withdrawn its offer to acquire a majority stake in Income Insurance.

by: The New York Times

Are Tariffs Inevitable?

World leaders and C.E.O.s are struggling to convince President-elect Donald Trump to shift his position on imposing new levies against America's trade partners and its rivals.

by: Cyprus Mail

Cyprus outpaced Eurozone in housing loan costs in October

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Monday released its late report on interest rates across all monetary financial institutions (MFIs) for the month of October. The report showed fluctuations in mortgage loans,

by: Daily Monitor

Uganda's property tax collections way below potential - World Bank

Outside Kampala Metropolitan Area, according to the Local Government Finance Commission, Jinja City generates the largest share of revenue from property taxes, averaging Shs1.6b, followed by Gulu City at Shs1.1b and Masaka City at Shs900m.

by: Business Line

Share Market Highlights: Sensex dips 384 points, Nifty settles below 24,700; India VIX up 7%

by: Tuko

Raimond Molenje Takes Helm as Kenya Bankers Association CEO, Effective December 2024

Raimond Molenje has been appointed CEO of the Kenya Bankers Association, effective December 1, 2024, bringing over 19 years of leadership and legal expertise.

by: Global Finance

Making AI Pay Off in Global Banking

Hussein Al-Abdulla, a member of the Executive Management team at Commercial Bank is EGM, Marketing & Alternative Investments. Having started in retail banking at HSBC in Qatar Hussein covers several areas for Commercial Bank and is a specialist in retail banking, marketing, strategic planning, digital transformation and asset management.

by: Pensions&Investments

TCW's Katie Koch says firm entering private real estate debt market

The firm, which oversees more than $200 billion, will provide privately arranged debt to borrowers for core real estate and value-add credit, Chief Executive Officer Katie Koch said in an interview. Los Angeles-based TCW is also in the process of hiring a team to help run the new real estate business, she said.

by: business-live

North East deals of the week: key contracts, acquisitions and investments

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Wingrove Motor Company, Wordnerds, Lycetts, Crystal & Son, BeamXR, H2CHP and JDR Cables

by: The Jerusalem Post Blogs

A conversation with Brock Pierce: Cryptocurrency pioneer, philanthropist, and friend of Israel

Whether it be attending the March of the Living, meeting Holocaust survivors, or defending Israel, Brock Pierce has shown time and again his commitment to his friends in the Jewish community.

by: Daily Express

Recession fear turns screw on Bank of England to cut interest rates

News last week that the UK economy has shrunk for two months in a row has triggered fears of a recession. At the same time, central banks in Europe, the USA and China have been cutting interest rates to head off a slowdown in key economies around the globe.

by: Seeking Alpha

Lesaka Technologies: Recent News Bolsters The Bull Case

Lesaka Technologies has inched higher in recent months, which is not surprising given several promising developments. Explore more details here.

by: AOL

US economic output grows at fastest pace in nearly 3 years to end 2024

S&P Global's flash US composite, which captures activity in both the services and manufacturing sectors, hit its highest level in 33 months during the month of December.

by: Kiplinger

Honeywell Is the Best Dow Stock on Spinoff Speculation

Honeywell stock is higher Monday on news the industrial giant may spin off its aerospace segment. Here's what you need to know.

by: Daily Express

Rachel Reeves tanked UK economy - and it's set to get even worse in December

I hate to be the repeated bearer of bad news but with Rachel Reeves running the economy it's the only news around these days.

by: AOL

Walmart CFO: 'We're a company that wins in any type of economic environment'

Rainey has been overseeing Walmart's financial statements — which are making a statement in their own right as the business earns Yahoo Finance Company of the Year award — since June 2022. He was Walmart's big free agent signing, then an outsider with stints as CFO of PayPal ( PYPL) and United Airlines ( UAL ).

by: Kiplinger

What's Behind Ford Stock's New Sell Rating?

Jefferies downgraded Ford on concerns over earnings headwinds and "challenging decisions ahead." Here's what investors need to know.

by: MoneyWeek

What a delay in the government's pension review could mean for your money?

The Treasury is rumoured to have abandoned the next stage of its retirement market review that would have considered how to boost auto-enrolment pension contributions

by: Yahoo Finance

Work trends like AI are forcing Asian professionals to adapt, and fast: 'The pace of change is speeding up'

Over 80% of Indian professionals report feeling overwhelmed by how quickly their jobs are changing, according to LinkedIn.

by: Business Standard

Boost Your Finance Career with BBA in Finance & Accounting Integrated with ACCA-UK at JAIN CMS

In today's competitive global market, a robust understanding of finance and accounting is no longer optional--it's a necessity. Businesses depend on skilled financial professionals to manage their revenue,

by: AOL

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Home Depot vs. Lowe's

Home Depot (NYSE: HD) and Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) are the two largest home improvement retailers in America. Both of their stocks slumped in 2022 and 2023 as inflation curbed consumer discretionary spending and rising interest rates chilled the housing market,

by: bnnbloomberg

Justin Trudeau's cabinet bleeds star power on day of key economic update

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is reeling as he loses top cabinet ministers, including Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland who was set to release a key economic update on Monday.

by: Business Standard

Irdai's move to limit banca biz may stifle insurance sector growth: Emkay

Last week, reports suggested that Irdai is likely to bring in regulations to limit the overdependence of life insurance companies on their parent banks for business sources through bank channels

by: Business Standard

Men's grooming market set to blow up, grow exponentially: Nikhil Kamath

Men's grooming industry is "growing exponentially" with 76 brands in the market, compared to 18 more than a decade ago, Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of fintech Zerodha and investment firm True Beacon, has said.

by: Reuters

Trump repeats warning to Hamas to release hostages soon or face consequences

President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he had a "very good talk" with Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, about the war in Gaza and reiterated his threat that "all hell is going to break out" if Hamas does not release its hostages by Jan.

by: Reuters

EU watchdog frees green bonds from fund naming rules

Green bond funds in the European Union are free to continue investing in bonds sold by big polluters such as power and energy companies, after the securities watchdog introduced allowances to its new fund naming guidelines.

by: Reuters

Trump and SoftBank CEO announce $100 billion US investment

President-elect Donald Trump, with SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his side, announced on Monday a $100 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years in what would be a boost to the U.S.

by: Reuters

India tax panel may consider lowering GST on online food delivery fees, report says

India's GST Council, chaired by the federal finance minister, may lower the tax on food delivery charges by e-commerce operators to 5% from 18%, CNBC-TV18 reported, citing sources.

by: Reuters

SoftBank CEO to meet Trump, announce $100 bln U.S. investment, CNBC reports

SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son will announce a $100 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years during a Monday visit to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's residence Mar-a-Lago, CNBC reported on Monday.

by: Reuters

Britain to publish economic and fiscal forecasts on March 26

Britain will publish its next set of economic and fiscal forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) on March 26, finance minister Rachel Reeves said in a statement on Monday.

by: Reuters

SoftBank CEO to announce $100 bln investment in US during visit to Trump, CNBC reports

SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son will announce a $100 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years during a Monday visit to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's residence Mar-a-Lago, CNBC reported on Monday.

by: Reuters

US finalizes $9.63 billion loan for Ford, SK On joint battery venture

The U.S. Energy Department on Monday said it has finalized a $9.63 billion loan to a joint venture of Ford Motor and South Korean battery maker SK On to help finance construction of three new battery manufacturing plants in Tennessee and Kentucky.

by: MSN

Reliance Capital Acquisition: How did Anil Ambani's company, Once bigger than HDFC, Become debt-ridden? Full timeline

Hinduja Group's IndusInd International Holdings Ltd. (IIHL) plans to complete the takeover of debt-ridden Reliance Capital (RCAP).

by: MSN

German election: Scholz faces confidence vote

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called a confidence vote following the collapse of his coalition government. He is likely to lose the vote, paving the way for elections in February. DW has the latest.

by: Reuters

German business activity ends year in contraction territory, PMI shows

Germany's economic downturn eased slightly in December but business activity still contracted for a sixth month running, according to a survey published on Monday.

by: MSN

Pueblo Chamber names 2024 Citizens of the Year and more local business news

Let's talk business in Pueblo: real estate's challenging year, economic benefits of playoffs, grants, landlords meeting and recognition awards.

by: MSN

Students inclined towards studying social democracy, inclusivity, and climate change crises will choose France

EDHEC Business School is expanding its reach in India with the launch of EDHEC India by 2025, following the success of EDHEC America. The school aims to strengthen academic and business ties with Indian universities,

by: MSN

Aries Daily Horoscope Today (Mar 21 - April 19), December 16, 2024: Relationships will improve!

Aries Money Horoscope Today Financial strength will increase. You will find success in career and business. Business activities will speed up, and exchanges will remain practical. Aries Career Horoscope Today Cooperation will continue in the professional sphere.

Aries Daily Horoscope Today (Mar 21 - April 19), December 16, 2024: Relationships will improve!

Aries Money Horoscope Today Financial strength will increase. You will find success in career and business. Business activities will speed up, and exchanges will remain practical. Aries Career Horoscope Today Cooperation will continue in the professional sphere.
The Aries daily horoscope for December 16, 2024, suggests a day filled with positive developments in relationships. Aries individuals can expect improvements in their personal connections, with a focus on deepening bonds and resolving past conflicts. The day encourages open communication, which will help in strengthening ties with partners, friends, and family. Additionally, there might be opportunities for romantic encounters or rekindling old flames. On the professional front, teamwork and collaboration are highlighted, promising success in group projects. However, Aries should be cautious about their health, as the stars suggest taking care of their physical well-being amidst the busy social interactions.

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