Mon, March 3, 2025

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AECI boosts mining division's black ownership in R522m transaction

AECI Ltd announces a R522 million B-BBEE transaction for its mining subsidiary, targeting 51% black ownership amid company-wide strategic restructuring. The deal comes as the chemical manufacturer reports declining financial performance but maintains focus on core business growth.

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FIR against Buch and other officials | SEBI, BSE move Bombay HC; urgent hearing on March 4

The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and BSE have moved the Bombay High Court to challenge an Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) Court order directing the registration of an FIR against former SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch,

by: Mint

Law changes on cards for quick CCI nod for distressed asset sales after SC order

The SC's judgement overruled a 2023 order of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal that had said that while the approval of the CCI was mandatory under the proviso to section 31(4) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,

by: Newspoint

Astrological Forecast for March 2025: Planetary Shifts and Tarot Insights

In March 2025, the planets Venus, Mercury, Saturn and the Sun will undergo significant zodiac sign changes. While some signs would be going through significant changes in their lives like �� Virgo, Sagittarius ��,

by: Moneyweb

New vehicle inflation plunges to lowest level in three years

New vehicle inflation is at its lowest level in three years, while used vehicle price inflation is now in negative territory after a year-long slide.

by: frontpageafricaonline

Liberia: Central Bank of Liberia Moves to Establish Private Pension Scheme and Insurance Commission

by: Zawya

NBK accelerates its commitment to a sustainable future

MSCI reaffirmed the bank's sustainability performance with a "BBB" rating NBK remains unwavering in its commitment to embedding sustainability at the core of its business, operations, and corporate culture,
Sun, March 2, 2025

by: Forbes

Trump's Strategic Crypto Reserve And What It Means For Crypto And You

The US Strategic Crypto Reserve signals a dramatic shift in the government's stance on digital assets. It's impact is far reaching for the world.

by: Interest

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We publish a range of email newsletters and this page explains how you can sign up to them. You can unsubscribe at any time. FOR FINANCE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS For finance industry professionals, we publish a Banking and Finance daily newsletter (BFDN).

by: Reuters

Trump allies pressure Zelenskiy to change course or resign

Finance ministers and central bankers from the G20 top economies gather in South Africa on Wednesday and Thursday, for a meeting marred by the absence or curtailed attendance of key members and disputes over the main issues of climate, debt and inequality.

by: Forbes

Elon Musk Issues 'Foolish' Crypto Price Warning As Memecoin Crash Threatens Bitcoin

Musk has warned those expecting to "win" through betting on memecoins are being "foolish"—as a memecoin crash threatens the bitcoin price

by: Reuters

Malaysia's ex-PM Ismail declares wealth to anti-graft agency amid seizure of assets

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said its investigation is focused on government publicity expenditure and procurement during the premiership of Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

by: BBC

Diversity backlash: Is 'masculine energy' coming to the UK?

Donald Trump has scrapped federal diversity initiatives and many US firms have too - will UK companies follow suit?

by: briefly

Scores of foreign nationals applied to have their spaza shops registered in Gauteng

The MEC for Economic Development and Finance Lebogang Maile revealed that the Gauteng government received 7107 spaza shop applications from foreign nationals.

by: businessday

Top 10 richest countries in 2025

The global economy continues to shift, with some countries maintaining strong financial positions. The richest countries,

by: Reuters

Trump says cryptocurrency 'strategic reserve' includes XRP, SOL and ADA

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his recent executive order on digital assets directed his team to create "a Crypto Strategic Reserve that includes XRP, SOL, and ADA."

by: Forbes

Top 10 Companies Hiring Work-From-Anywhere Remote Jobs In 2025

Do you want the flexibility and freedom to work from anywhere? Would you like to lock down a remote job without having to accept a salary reduction to do so?

by: CNN

Why Trump's aluminum tariffs won't raise the price of your can of Coke

American consumers don't need to fret about President Donald Trump's tariffs on aluminum raising the price of their can of soda.

by: sanews

Spaza shops who met registration deadline to receive support

Spaza shop and food handling businesses that applied to register their businesses with their local municipalities but were awaiting their registration outcomes will not be penalised, Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni said.

by: Forbes

Business Tech News: Gmail Is Killing SMS Two Factor Authentication

OpenAI's Deep Research is available to all paying ChatGPT users, and a hidden feature in Windows will help protect your data, but you need to activate it.

by: sanews

Minister announces fund to support spaza shops

Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni has announced the creation of a R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund that aims to enhance market competitiveness to help spaza shops and food handling outlets compete with larger retailers.

by: Kiplinger

Retire Abroad Where 'The White Lotus' Was Filmed

This lush locale is the perfect setting for 'The White Lotus.' But you can retire in this peaceful country without the hit show's murder and mayhem.

by: Businessworld

Priority regulatory issues for the financial sector

The past years highlighted several critical issues for financial institutions and regulators, ranging from geopolitical and macroeconomic issues to growing challenges in balancing support for technology innovation with protecting consumer and markets from the attendant risks.

by: Forbes

Intersectionality And Money: Why Financial Planning Is More Personal Than Finance

Simply put, just as no two people experience life the same way, no two people experience money the same way. Life experiences—family background, education, health, privilege, hardship—create deeply personal financial perspectives.

by: manilatimes

Ellomay Capital Announces Execution of Project Finance Agreements for its 198 MW Solar Portfolio in Italy

Ellomay is an Israeli based company whose shares are registered with the NYSE American and with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "ELLO". Since 2009, Ellomay Capital focuses its business in the renewable energy and power sectors in Europe, USA and Israel.

by: Forbes

AI And Automation: Threats And Opportunities For White-Collar Professionals

White-collar professional jobs are more susceptible to be disrupted by AI compared to manual or outdoor occupations. This pushes back on the notion that high-paying roles requiring advanced education are immune to automation.

by: Tuko

Iran lawmakers sack minister over economic woes

Iran's parliament sacked the country's finance minister on Sunday after impeaching him over soaring inflation and a plunging currency, state television reported. - 'Chronic inflation' - "The most important problem of the country's economy is inflation,

by: MSN

Is Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) the Best Water Stock to Buy According to Hedge Funds?

We recently published a list of 10 Best Water Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE:PRIM) stands against other best water stocks to buy according to hedge funds.

by: MSN

Rail fares rise by 4.6% in England and Wales

The government says fares must go up so it can fund investment, but admits passengers are frustrated by services.

by: MSN

Figure's humanoid robots will handle your chores this year

Ready for robots in your home? Figure is quickly advancing its humanoid robot business and plans to begin alpha testing in homes by 2025. CEO Brett Adcock credits this rapid progress to breakthroughs in their Helix AI,

by: Reuters

'Fearless Girl' statue sponsor State Street drops boardroom diversity targets

State Street's asset management unit dropped targets for the number of women and minority directors who should serve on corporate boards.

by: MSN

A millennial with a $5,000 side hustle portfolio explains which gigs are fun and easy

Steph Thompson enjoys side hustles that involve giving her feedback. While she's not a fan of all survey platforms, there are a few she likes.

by: manilatimes

CGTN: How did China lay a good foundation for 2025 economic development

Those tasks, apart from driving a dramatic rebound for the Chinese economy, also laid a positive foundation for its 2025 trajectory. Experts have pointed out the adaptability and resilience rooted in China's economy, expressing optimism following the Central Economic Work Conference.

by: MSN

A Lockheed exec tells BI what's needed to fix the F-35's biggest problems

The supersonic aircraft is widely recognized as a top fifth-generation fighter jet, but the program has faced criticisms.

by: MSN

Nation announces controversial changes to major industry: 'Significantly changed business environment'

The Japanese government's goal is to ease the financial pressures of inflation and supply chain issues. Nation announces controversial changes to major industry: 'Significantly changed business environment' first appeared on The Cool Down.

by: news24online

India's GST Collections Soar 9.1% To Rs 1.84 Lakh Crore In February 2025

Meanwhile, net GST collections, after accounting for refunds, grew by 8.1 per cent, reaching around Rs 1.63 lakh crore. This is a solid performance when compared to the same month in the previous year, when gross GST collections amounted to Rs 1.68 lakh crore and net collections stood at Rs 1.50 lakh crore.

by: MSN

Over 2,000 attend 20th annual Marshall County Chamber Business and Health Expo

Rows of vendors, organizations and interactive stands filled the Moundsville Center during the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce Business and Health Expo. For 20 years this event has helped connect community members with local entities and shine a light on companies throughout the valley This weekend over 2,

by: Yen

High-stakes father-son feud rocks Singapore property giant

A high-stakes father-and-son feud has plunged Singapore property giant City Developments Ltd (CDL) into turmoil, with the private boardroom dispute of one of the city-state's wealthiest families
Sat, March 1, 2025

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: Reuters

CK Hutchison plans $1 billion port investment in Pakistan, ministry says

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Limited's ports subsidiary plans to invest $1 billion to upgrade its operations in Pakistan, its Finance Ministry said on Friday."Hutchison Ports presented their upcoming investment plan of $1 billion,

by: 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.

by: MSN

As Musk polices his own conflicts, some agencies hear sirens going off

The billionaire's private interests intersect with wide areas of government work — and federal workers worry about his public role.

by: MSN

Non-profits made thousands off Commissioner Ford alleged scheme

WREG is learning more about the organizations involved in the federal indictment of Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. A man tasked with creating legislation and establishing policy is now accused of breaking the law.

by: MSN

OneEighty's housing services join CAWM for better client support

OneEighty's Housing and Support Services will transfer to Community Action Wayne Medina (CAWM) in an effort to consolidate services.

by: MSN

Is Alcoa Corporation (AA) the Best Metal Stock to Buy According to Analysts?

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The dreaded S-word: Stagflation concerns are creeping back into the US economic picture

Fears of a dire economic scenario have crept into the discussion recently, with top commentators this week expressing concern the US could be headed for a period of stagflation. Such a scenario entails high inflation and low economic growth,

by: MSN

What the makers of the F-35 stealth fighter say is needed to tackle the jet's cost and readiness concerns

The supersonic aircraft is widely recognized as a top fifth-generation fighter jet, but the program has faced criticisms.

Priority regulatory issues for the financial sector

The past years highlighted several critical issues for financial institutions and regulators, ranging from geopolitical and macroeconomic issues to growing challenges in balancing support for technology innovation with protecting consumer and markets from the attendant risks.

The article from BusinessWorld discusses the key regulatory issues facing the financial sector in the Philippines as of March 2, 2025. It highlights the ongoing efforts by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to enhance financial stability and consumer protection through various regulatory reforms. These include the implementation of Basel III standards to strengthen bank capital requirements, the push towards digital transformation with regulations on cybersecurity, and the management of risks associated with fintech innovations like digital banks and electronic payments. Additionally, the article touches on the need for regulatory adjustments to accommodate sustainable finance, focusing on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. The BSP is also addressing issues related to financial inclusion, aiming to broaden access to financial services for underserved populations, and is considering the implications of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, which require a balanced approach to regulation to foster innovation while mitigating risks.

Read the Full BusinessWorld Article at:
https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2025/03/02/656621/priority-regulatory-issues-for-the-financial-sector/