• Fri, March 28, 2025

by: GhanaWeb

'President Mahama knows my experience will benefit the capital market' - Klutse Avedzi

The newly appointed Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), James Klutse Avedzi, has defended his suitability for the role, citing his extensive experience in Parliament and finance-related committees as key assets

by: TravelPulse

Delta Air Lines' Business Program Offering Three New Benefits

Delta Air Lines is expanding its Delta Business program with three new ways that provide business travelers more flexibility and personalization. The airline is offering business travelers an Unused Ticket Transfer program that allows them to transfer eligible unused tickets from business travelers directly to their company's corporate spending account.

by: CNA

The future is now - with the AI revolution well upon us, how can workers prevent themselves from being displaced?

As generative AI transforms industries, workers are facing growing uncertainty, with widespread job disruptions, uneven reskilling efforts and the urgent need to adapt in a rapidly evolving labour market.

by: AOL

Toast's CFO and president Elena Gomez got her start in finance at age 5, with the help of her grandfather

Gomez and Aman Narang, CEO and cofounder at Toast, are working together toward continual growth of the company that went public in 2021. When you make a purchase at a restaurant, there's a good chance you're using Toast technology.

by: inforum

Through dozens of bills, Minnesota lawmakers look to carve out cannabis regulations

Less than two years after cannabis was legalized, lawmakers continue to adjust cannabis regulations through roughly 30 bills currently moving through the Minnesota Legislature

by: Patch

Joy Ebhomielen: 2025 Candidate For Northbrook Trustee

Joy Ebhomielen is running for reelection to the Northbrook Village Board in the April 1 consolidated municipal election.

by: Variety

Technicolor Bankruptcy: TransPerfect Acquires MPC and The Mill's France Operations

Language translation and AI tech business TransPerfect has acquired the France-based studios of The Mill and MPC, two global VFX brands that were owned by parent Technicolor, which abruptly shut down in February amid financial difficulties.

by: Investopedia

Tariff Policies Ramp Up Economic Concerns in March

Consumer sentiment fell again in March as inflation expectations moved higher and consumers expressed more anxiety about the labor market and future business conditions.

by: TheStreet

Iconic burger chain makes big move to take down McDonald's

The first location opened in 1950 as a humble burger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas, and since then, it has built over 1,100 restaurants in the U.S. and expanded across 16 states. Those who grew up in Texas share the nostalgia and familiarity of stepping into a Whataburger.

by: Cryptopolitan

Ripple (XRP) and Cardano (ADA) Show Bullish Predictions for 2025, So Why is All the Noise Coming from Mutuum Finance (MUTM)?

Ripple (XRP) has returned to the news following a lengthy court dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with the parties recently agreeing to a $25 million settlement, restoring hope for its future.

by: News24

Ex-Denel chairperson, former CEO in court on corruption charges

Two officials from state arms manufacturer Denel appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court on Friday on multiple counts of corruption for their alleged involvement in the irregular approval and establishment of the Denel Asia joint venture.

by: TwistedSifter

Bank Customer Threatened To Close His Account Because The Customer Service Professional Was Rude, So She Took His Threat Literally And Closed His Account So He Couldn't Do ...

What would you do if you had a very rude customer who was demanding to have a ridiculous number of fees reversed, and when you told him no, he got angry and threatened to close hi

by: Moneycontrol

10 reasons why startups must attend Startup Mahakumbh and how to register

Startups can unveil their latest innovations, receive feedback, and conduct live demonstrations to investors, industry leaders, and potential customers.

by: Forbes

Excellence Was On Display, As The Council For Urban Professionals Builds Pipeline To Power

This month, in NYC, under the vision of empowering the modern workforce CUP hosted over 400 professionals to inspire, elevate and empower them in an ever-changing world.

by: Insider

States With the Best and Worst Credit Scores 2025

Discover which US states have the best and worst credit scores in April 2025 and learn which factors influence these rankings.

by: Bankrate

I'm a financial planner and editor. Here are 5 ways to know if you're getting trustworthy money advice online

As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and someone who edits personal finance content for a living, I've seen firsthand how the rise of financial content on social media has transformed how we learn about money.

by: Reuters

India's Ambuja Cements reassigns Ajay Kapur as managing director, appoints finance chief as new CEO

India's Ambuja Cements has re-designated CEO Ajay Kapur as the managing director and named Vinod Bahety as its new chief, the Adani Group company said on Friday, effective April 1.

by: WTVY

Dothan business among six chosen to represent Alabama in Poland

A Dothan business owner is back in town after promoting his business in Poland on behalf of the Alabama Department of Commerce.

by: AfroTech

Black Economic Alliance Entrepreneurs Fund, Created To Support 'Overlooked And Underserved Founders, Has Raised $28.5M

Black Economic Alliance Entrepreneurs Fund has reached the halfway point of its funding goal. The fund was launched by the Black Economic Alliance Foundation, which is led by Executive Vice President Alaina Beverly,

by: GOBankingRates

TD Ameritrade Promotions and Bonuses for 2025

Expired TD Ameritrade Promotions. Although theses TD Ameritrade promotions are no longer available, they give a snapshot of the offers previously provided by the company. TD Ameri

by: Bloomberg

Taylor Swift and Elon Musk Can Hide Their Flight Data Now

Owners of private aircraft can now ask the Federal Aviation Administration to not publicly disclose their name, address and other data linking them to their planes.

by: Kiplinger

These Eight States Have the Most Expensive Home Insurance in 2025

If you live in one of these eight states, you're probably paying $1,000 or more above the national average for home insurance.

by: Yahoo

State House Dome: Lawmakers, council raising questions over PDIP

A MAJORITY on the Executive Council and a high-powered group of state legislators from both parties are pushing for answers from State Treasurer Monica Mezzapelle regarding the Public Deposit Investment Pool (PDIP).

by: TAG24

Trump pardons founder of Nikola e-trucks convicted of fraud

President Donald Trump has pardoned Trevor Milton, the founder of electric truck company Nikola, who was convicted of defrauding investors.

by: WNEM

6 mid-Michigan business, organizations receive grant funding for agricultural improvements

More than $3.8 million in grant funding has been awarded by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) to Michigan businesses and organizations.

by: Insider

The best queen mattress sales and deals in March 2025

Many mattress brands are running sales with deals over $1,000 off. Here are the best queen mattress deals available now.

by: Yahoo

Hannemann resigns amid HTA controversy

The Hawai 'i Tourism Authority is back in the hot seat with state legislators and the public as it undergoes more leadership shake-ups while dealing with allegations that procedural deficiencies allowed for inappropriate freebies at the Hawai 'i Convention Center.

by: Reuters

FCC opening probe into diversity practices at Disney and ABC

The head of the Federal Communications Commission on Friday said he is opening an investigation into the diversity practices of Walt Disney and its ABC unit, saying they may violate U.S. equal employment opportunity regulations.

by: TwistedSifter

Company's Owner Refused To Pay Him The Percentage Of Profits That Was Agreed Upon, So An Employee Simply Didn't Bring Up The Money And Kept It For Himself

What would you do if the owner of a company asked you to take some of his personal money and invest it, but then when he wanted to cash out, he refused to give you the percentage

by: GOBankingRates

4 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Check your 401(k) Balance as Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

Market volatility can be unsettling, especially during a time of government transition. President Donald Trump informed the American people that as a part of making America great again, he

by: Forbes

Could Agentic AI Be The Superhero Of Sales Order Processing?

Automating sales order processing isn't just about efficiency—it's about positioning your business for future success.

by: Forbes

Why The Expected Trump M&A Boom Is A Bust-So Far

Dealmakers' post-election optimism has fizzled amid Trump-induced economic uncertainty. Are deals dead or just delayed?

by: GOBankingRates

Trump Says a 'Disturbance' Is Coming: 5 Things That Could Mean for Your Wallet

In an interview with Fox News, President Donald Trump agreed that American consumers may face some turbulence in the wake of his economic agenda. "There is a period of transition because what

by: Yahoo

Derrick Brown named new assistant Albany city manager

Albany City Manager Terrell Jacobs announced Thursday that Derrick Brown will become the city's new assistant city manager for utility administration. The position opened at the end of January when former Assistant City Manager Yvette Fields retired from the role.

by: Insider

Hot February inflation data sends stocks spiraling

The data is stoking fresh fears of an inflation surge right as Trump's trade war is escalating, with the market approaching a key April 2 tariff date.

by: Reuters

Kushner's Affinity's assets jump to $4.8 billion after Gulf cash injection

Jared Kushner's investment company Affinity Partners saw assets under management jump 60% last year to $4.8 billion, according to a regulatory filing, after it received a cash injection from Middle East investors including Qatar's sovereign wealth fund.

by: Reuters

Thames Water finance chief to leave company within days

By Sarah Young LONDON -Thames Water, Britain's biggest water supplier, said its chief financial officer Alastair Cochran would leave within days, an abrupt change at the top of the utility as it battles to avoid financial collapse.

by: Insider

How Do Personal Loans Work? Requirements, Considerations, and How To Get One

Get a comprehensive overview of personal loan requirements. Understand the essentials to help you prepare for a successful loan application.

by: Forbes

Drawbacks Of Traditional Financial Systems And How Blockchain Tech Can Help

Blockchain technology offers an innovative solution to many systemic problems by providing immutability in financial transactions.

by: Insider

Canadians don't want to visit the US, so airlines are cutting seats and axing flights

Bookings on flights from Canada to the US have dropped more than 70%, OAG found. WestJet said it's seeing demand shift to Europe and Mexico.

by: Reuters

FDIC says banks can engage in crypto activities without prior approval

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp said on Friday that institutions supervised by the agency do not need to get prior approval for permissible crypto-related activities.

by: Reuters

Exclusive: Alaska Governor to brief Trump on Asia gas push as tariffs bite

Alaska's governor said he will brief U.S. President Donald Trump's administration after returning from Japan next week on progress securing Asian backing for a natural gas project that has become part of a broader discussion on trade and tariffs.

by: Reuters

Factbox-Which global business leaders met with Chinese President Xi Jinping?

The bosses of some of the world's biggest companies met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday. It's the second year running that chairmen, CEOs and company presidents of major global firms operating in China stuck around after the China Development Forum,

by: Reuters

Exclusive: Fed's Daly says two rate cuts this year 'reasonable' as firms adjust to tariffs

San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly still sees two interest-rate cuts this year as a "reasonable" projection, but with the labor market solid, the economy still growing and inflation edging down,

by: Reuters

Congo doubles salaries for beleaguered army amid rebel advance

Democratic Republic of Congo doubled salaries for soldiers and police on Friday, the finance ministry said, in an apparent bid to boost morale as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advance in the east.
  • Sat, March 29, 2025

by: Benzinga

Why CareTrust, Genuine Parts, And Hess Midstream Are Winners For Passive Income

Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. CareTrust, Genuine Parts, and Hess Midstream have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases.

by: GhanaWeb

World Bank Group launches Business Ready Report in Ghana

Report in Ghana, providing a comprehensive assessment of the country's business environment and identifying key areas for reform.

by: Reuters

Italy business and consumer morale slump in March as outlook worsens

Morale among Italian businesses and consumers slumped in March, data showed on Friday, casting a shadow over already weak growth prospects for the euro zone's third largest economy. National statistics bureau ISTAT's composite business confidence index,

Drawbacks Of Traditional Financial Systems And How Blockchain Tech Can Help

Blockchain technology offers an innovative solution to many systemic problems by providing immutability in financial transactions.
The article from Forbes Finance Council discusses the limitations of traditional financial systems and how blockchain technology can address these issues. It highlights that conventional financial systems often suffer from inefficiencies such as high transaction fees, slow processing times, and lack of transparency. These systems are also prone to fraud, require intermediaries, and can exclude those without access to traditional banking. Blockchain technology offers solutions by enabling peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries, reducing costs, and speeding up transaction times through decentralized networks. It also provides enhanced security through cryptographic means, increases transparency with an immutable ledger, and promotes financial inclusion by allowing anyone with internet access to participate in financial activities. However, the article also notes that blockchain isn't without its challenges, including scalability issues, regulatory hurdles, and the need for widespread adoption to realize its full potential.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesfinancecouncil/2025/03/28/drawbacks-of-traditional-financial-systems-and-how-blockchain-tech-can-help/

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