Sat, March 1, 2025

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: SunLive

Government struggles with lack of visibility

The government has been struggling with lack of visibility over scores of big projects heading into Budget 2025. It has over $140 billion of projects being planned or built, and while cost pressures are put at just one billion, Treasury is "not sure" about the figure.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: Newspoint

Tax: Till now you were taking tax exemption in the old regime, now you have to go to the new regime, what is its process..

In the budget presented on February 1, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman directly excluded income up to Rs 12 lakh from the scope of income tax. Crores of taxpayers will benefit from this. This step will provide great relief to those taxpayers who were still taking tax exemption from options like investment and home loans under the old tax regime.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: Kiplinger

The Golden Window: A Top Tax Strategy for the Right Retirees

Maximize your retirement savings and minimize your tax burdens by taking advantage of the strategic 'Golden Window' before Social Security and RMDs begin.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: Forbes

Why Rigid RTO Mandates Cost More Than They Save

As companies wrestle with return-to-office (RTO) mandates, many executives frame the debate as a binary choice: remote work versus in-office work.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: JournalofAccountancy

Association's new CEO: 'I want to hear from members'

Calling member feedback "really important," Mark Koziel aims to build community within the AICPA and CIMA membership bodies.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: AOL

9 High Paying Jobs for Americans Living Abroad in Europe

If you want to move to Europe as an American, chances are you'll need a job. Not only do you often need a job for visa purposes (unless you fall into a loophole of dual citizenship or marriage),

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: CNET

Are You Getting Unclaimed Stimulus Money? Sorry, but It's Probably a Scam

It might feel like your lucky day if you get a text from the IRS saying you have an unclaimed stimulus check. Unfortunately, it's actually a scammer trying to steal your personal info. Thieves are impersonating the IRS in texts that tell you to click on a link to claim your money,

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: ProPakistani

SBP Announces Bank Timings for Ramadan 2025

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has notified office and business hours during the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, 1446 AH. During the ensuing month of

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: CNET

Tariffs Explained: What They Mean for You as Canada-Mexico Duties Start Next Week

Tariffs have become President Donald Trump's favored economic move, and they're set to go into effect against Canada and Mexico next week.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: Kiplinger

Dealmaking Drives HEICO Stock's 100,000% Return

HEICO has been skillful with mergers and acquisitions over the years and this has resulted in a 100,000% share-price return.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: AOL

It's 'economic blackout' day as campaign encourages Americans not to spend for 24 hours

A retail boycott is hitting major US businesses Friday as an online campaign calls for Americans to spend nothing at places such as Walmart, Target, Amazon and McDonald's.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: Kiplinger

Listed: Three Homes for Retiring in Portland, Maine

The climate controlled two-car garage has a one-bedroom apartment above it and is connected to the rest of the home by a windowed walkway. This creates privacy for any visiting family or if you want to convert an area into a studio or workspace. It could also be an income-generating opportunity if you were to rent it out

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: CNET

Yes, You Can Claim Pet Expenses on Your Tax Return in These 4 Situations

This story is part of Taxes 2025, CNET's coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and track your refund. I've worked with clients whose pets bring in big paydays from commercials,

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: cnbctv18

Just-In-Time releases save India ?26,000 crore in interest: FM

The FM observed these measures have resulted in significant financial efficiencies without placing any additional burden on taxpayers.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: Salon

Filing your taxes with a big-box chain? Here's what to know

What are big-box tax prep companies? Companies like H&R Block, Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax are as ubiquitous as McDonald's or Burger King. And, like those popular fast food c

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: ProPakistani

Regulated for Growth - Licensing as the Cornerstone of the Digital Banking Revolution

Banks integrated technology to address the rising need for quick transactional operations and enabled the smart cellular sphere to become a standing

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: BusinessGhana

Fidelity Bank Wins Excellence in SME Banking Award at 2025 Innovation & Excellence Awards

Fidelity Bank Ghana, the largest privately-owned Ghanaian bank, has been crowned the winner of the Excellence in SME Banking Award at

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: Vancouver

SFU's $80M supercomputer upgrade set to boost Canadian business

An $80 million upgrade to Canada's largest supercomputer is set to help businesses that partner with academics to create products or improve technology.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: financebuzz

5 Apps Like Dave [2025]: Get a Jump on Payday

Need cash to tide you over between paydays? While Dave is a popular mobile financial services app, it's not the only one. Check out these five alternatives.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: MSN

They Crashed the Economy in 2008. Now They're Back and Bigger Than Ever.

Wall Street expects to sell more than $355 billion in asset-backed debt this year. Remember that conference in 'The Big Short'? It just drew a record 10,000.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: MSN

AFPA Trust appoints three new ambassadors to support charitable initiatives

The AFPA Trust has added three new ambassadors to support charitable initiatives through events and enhancing connections within the asset finance and leasing industry. The newly appointed ambassadors are Julie Warren,

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: cnbctv18

1,100 of 1,200 govt schemes now pay directly via DBT, says Finance Minister

Everything is routed via direct payment—no middlemen, no unborn children receiving allowances. Every beneficiary has a biometric-verified account into which the money flows directly. That's the power of DBT,

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: Reuters

Blackstone CEO Schwarzman's pay tops $1 billion in 2024, Bloomberg News reports

Alternative asset manager Blackstone's CEO Steve Schwarzman collected over $1 billion in pay and dividends last year, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: AOL

The Upfront Summit, less than two months after the fires, draws tech's elite to Los Angeles

The stadium—brand-spanking-new and oddly luminous—bears the tax software firm's name but is indelibly tied to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, now owner of the Los Angeles Clippers. Ballmer was involved in the Intuit Dome's design, which involved building in facial recognition tech, checkout-free concessions, and a dual-sided immersive screen.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: Reuters

US regulators, in unusual move, raise concerns about new private credit ETF

The U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission sounded the alarm about aspects of the first broad private credit market exchange-traded fund, in a letter posted on its website on Thursday, hours after the ETF began trading.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: MSN

Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock Outperforming the S&P 500?

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B), headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is a holding company that owns subsidiaries in a variety of business sectors like insurance, freight, rail, transportation, and utility.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: Bankrate

Best brokerage account bonuses in March 2025

One way they do so is by offering competitive bonuses that you can add right to your brokerage account. It's important to know the best offers so that you can decide whether it's a good time to open a brokerage account and take advantage of what is often risk-free cash.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: manilatimes

SIMPPLE Ltd. Announces Transition of Chief Financial Officer

Chairman of the Board and Executive Director, Kelvin Lee, added "All of us at SIMPPLE thank Sovik for his contribution as CFO. With Gary onboard, I am confident we are able to align our overall cost structure and setting SIMPPLE up for profitable growth."

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: cnbctv18

Top Stories | Markets log biggest weekly loss of 2025, Q3 GDP meets estimates, new SEBI chief & more

TV18's daily newsletter featuring the top 10 stories on markets, corporate updates, economic insights, and financial highlights — delivered at 10 PM.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: Reuters

Bank Secrecy Act: Compliance Issues

An overview of how federal bank regulatory agencies examine banks for Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance and the available enforcement actions or other measures regulators may take when compliance deficiencies are identified.

[ Sat, Mar 01st 2025 ]: Indiatimes

March 2025 Leo Predictions: Love, Career and Finance Predictions

News: March 2025 for Leo promises transformative changes with unexpected financial gains, supportive family dynamics, significant career advancements, and o
Fri, February 28, 2025

[ Fri, Feb 28th 2025 ]: MSN

Mayor Mike Duggan delivers $3B Detroit budget with tax cuts, DDOT boost, homeless outreach

In his last budget presentation as Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan proposed tax cuts, boosts to community services in $3-billion budget for 2025-26 fiscal year

[ Fri, Feb 28th 2025 ]: fintechmagazine

Top 5 Stories in Fintech This Week

FinTech Magazine runs through the Top 5 Stories from across the week, featuring the AI bank race, new M&A activity and partnerships

[ Fri, Feb 28th 2025 ]: Indiatimes

March 2025 Scorpio Predictions: Love, Career and Finance Predictions

News: March 2025 brings a blend of opportunities and challenges for Scorpios, emphasizing calculated risks in investments and projects. Focus on strategic p

[ Fri, Feb 28th 2025 ]: Indiatimes

March 2025 Libra Predictions: Love, Career and Finance Predictions

News: March 2025 is a month of contrasts and gradual transformation for Libra, with financial challenges and legal hurdles in the beginning giving way to im

[ Fri, Feb 28th 2025 ]: Fortune

Engage Gen Z today, lead the market tomorrow

Gen Z is projected to make up 30% of workers globally. That number jumps to 40% by 2040. Forward-thinking companies have a limited window to implement meaningful strategi

[ Fri, Feb 28th 2025 ]: AOL

Career advice from 10 Black American power brokers

Black American corporate executives share their lessons for accumulating wealth, building businesses, growing careers, and making sound investment decisions.

[ Fri, Feb 28th 2025 ]: Forbes

Digitization Of Small Business Lending Helps Fill The Lending Gap

Fortunately, small businesses lending is undergoing a technological transformation that is helping to expand access to capital while significantly improving the

[ Fri, Feb 28th 2025 ]: Forbes

India's Stock Market Dip: Time To Buy Or Wait For Further Correction?

India's central bank recently shifted toward a more accommodating monetary stance by cutting its benchmark repo rate from 6.5% to 6.25%, its first reduction in nearly five years to bolster economic activity.

[ Fri, Feb 28th 2025 ]: MSN

Student loan borrowers face disruption as Biden's plans halted by court

Student loan borrowers are struggling to access applications due to a court ruling, tax refunds are significantly smaller this year, 401k account balances have hit a record high, and Blue Origin is set to launch an all-female space mission in the spring.
Sun, February 23, 2025

[ Sun, Feb 23rd 2025 ]: Insider

I'm a millionaire and my partner makes $60K. I don't ask him to split bills 50-50 because it's not fair.

Tori Dunlap is a multimillionaire while her partner made $60,000 in 2024.The couple, who talked about money on their first date, prioritize transparency and communication.They discussed prenups and splitting expenses equitably,

[ Sun, Feb 23rd 2025 ]: Forbes

Men Are Getting Filler Injected Into Their Genitals To Get Larger

Thursday night's "Meanwhile" segment of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert mentioned a trend among finance bros to get penis filler and scrotum filler injections.

[ Sun, Feb 23rd 2025 ]: AOL

Forget quiet luxury: America's wealthy 1% are adopting a bolder new approach

CEOs and billionaires are leaning in towards bold public persons, and wealthy consumers are following suit with their fashion styles.

[ Sun, Feb 23rd 2025 ]: AOL

Warren Buffett: America's businesses 'usually find a way'

Warren Buffett, legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A), wants everyone to know that he remains a long-term bull on U.S. stocks.

[ Sun, Feb 23rd 2025 ]: Kiplinger

Investing in Art: 10 Things You Should Know

"There's a long history of artists defining or ridiculing what is art," says the art market analyst Michael Moses, who co-created the Sotheby's Mei-Moses art index. "When you have an enormous amount of money it doesn't matter anymore." He was one of just a few uber-wealthy buyers who splurged big on fine art last fall.

[ Sun, Feb 23rd 2025 ]: GeekWire

Qualterra raises $4.5M to turn organic waste into carbon-trapping, crop-boosting biochar

A Washington startup has landed $4.5 million to support ag-tech that turns crop and timber waste into carbon-trapping biochar that helps produce grow.

[ Sun, Feb 23rd 2025 ]: MSN

Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ATMU) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript February 21, 2025 Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. misses on earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.4802 EPS, expectations were $0.53. Operator: Ladies and gentlemen,

[ Sun, Feb 23rd 2025 ]: MSN

What happens when a company's 'low performers' speak up

In this Sunday edition of Business Insider Today, we're hearing from Meta's "low performers," who may not be low performers at all.

Regulated for Growth - Licensing as the Cornerstone of the Digital Banking Revolution

Banks integrated technology to address the rising need for quick transactional operations and enabled the smart cellular sphere to become a standing

The article from ProPakistani discusses the pivotal role of licensing in fostering the growth of digital banking in Pakistan. It highlights how the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a comprehensive licensing framework to regulate digital banks, aiming to promote financial inclusion, innovation, and competition. The framework includes stringent criteria for applicants, focusing on governance, risk management, and technological capabilities to ensure stability and security in the digital banking sector. The article also touches upon the potential benefits of digital banks, such as lower operational costs, enhanced customer experience through technology, and the ability to reach underserved populations. However, it notes the challenges like cybersecurity risks, regulatory compliance, and the need for public trust in digital platforms. The licensing regime is seen as a cornerstone for the digital banking revolution, providing a structured path for new entrants while safeguarding the financial ecosystem.

Read the Full ProPakistani Article at:
https://propakistani.pk/2025/03/01/regulated-for-growth-licensing-as-the-cornerstone-of-the-digital-banking-revolution/