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13th January 2025

AfricaIMF Raises Sub-Saharan Africa’s 2025 Growth Forecast

Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth is projected to experience a modest pickup to 4.2 percent expected in 2025, according to the latest IMF Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan …

9th January 2025

AsiaSociete Generale launches Asia's first US stock-linked structured certificates on the Singapore Exchange

Societe Generale announces today the launch of a new series of Structured Certificates (SCs) linked to US equity stocks …

7th January 2025

North AmericaInstitutional Investors Expect Continued Growth in Sustainable Investing

Most institutional investors expect assets in sustainable funds to grow in the next two years, according to a“Sustainable Signals” …

3rd January 2025

EuropeTravel Enthusiasm Soars Among Europeans for Autumn and Winter 2024/2025

New research from the European Travel Commission (ETC) has revealed a surge in European travel sentiment for the upcoming …

2nd January 2025

North AmericaCentral & South AmericaPrivate equity building America’s infrastructure

The American Investment Council (AIC) and Pitchbook have published a new report, Building America’s Infrastructure: How Private Equity Improves …

20th December 2024

ATFX Connect Strengthens Presence in Australia

ATFX Connect, the institutional arm of leading global broker ATFX, has made significant strides in expanding its presence in …

19th December 2024

Singapore Commits US$500 Million in Matching Concessional Funding to Support Decarbonisation in Asia

At the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Ms Grace …

18th December 2024

Baltic businesses to get €100 million financing boost as EIF backs new fund

The European Investment Fund is part of the European Investment Bank Group. Its central mission is to support Europe’s …

17th December 2024

Global luxury spending to land near €1.5 trillion in 2024

Global luxury consumers, grappling with macroeconomic uncertainty and continued price elevation among brands, are cutting back on discretionary items. …

16th December 2024

Hybrid aircraft paves the way for more sustainable aviation

EcoPulse, the distributed hybrid-electric propulsion aircraft demonstrator developed jointly by Daher, Safran and Airbus – has concluded its flight …

11th December 2024

Is Osaka Becoming Asia's Next Business Hub?

As businesses around the world look for new opportunities in Asia, Osaka is quickly emerging as a key destination …

10th December 2024

Middle East M&A Market Fuels Economic Diversification with Strategic Global Investments and Innovation

The Middle East mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has emerged as a powerful engine for economic diversification, showcasing resilience …

5th December 2024

The WFE Warns Against Curtailing AI in Financial Markets: A Balanced Approach to Regulation

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has raised concerns about the potential risks of over-regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in …

3rd December 2024

Bitcoin Reaches $100,000 for the First Time, Marking a New Chapter in Crypto Markets

Bitcoin has reached an unprecedented milestone, surpassing $100,000 per coin for the first time in history, a development that …

3rd December 2024

Finance chiefs turn to AI to combat crisis of confidence in corporate reporting

Fears about the integrity and reliability of crucial corporate reporting data are weighing on the minds of finance leaders …

2nd December 2024

Australia's compelling case as an investment destination

Australia has solidified its position as a leading destination for international investment, according to a recent report from the …

29th November 2024

IFC Partners with Axis Bank to Launch $500 Million Blue Loan in India

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a key member of the World Bank Group and the world’s largest development institution …

28th November 2024

New gold investing doubles before Election 2024

Following the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, investor sentiment in the precious metals market has revealed some interesting trends. According …

27th November 2024

EU adopts rules to better measure the environment’s contribution to the economy

Today, the Council formally adopted the amended regulation on European environmental economic accounts, the EU’s common statistical system which …

26th November 2024

IFC Sets Record in African Investments for Fiscal Year 2024, Fostering Economic Growth Across the Continent

In fiscal year 2024, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) committed a record $14.2 billion in investments across 45 African …

25th November 2024

WHO Investment Round Achieves Key Milestone at G20 Summit

The World Health Organization (WHO) made significant progress in securing sustainable funding at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Rio …

21st November 2024

Insurers Increasing Allocations to Private Assets and Clean Energy, BlackRock Report Reveals

According to BlackRock’s 13th annual Global Insurance Report, insurers worldwide are planning significant increases in their allocations to private …

13th November 2024

Parthian Partners’ Legacy of Innovation

Since its inception, Parthian Partners has been a trailblazer in the financial industry, consistently introducing innovative solutions that set …

11th November 2024

Jaiz bank: We offer customers win-win financing options

The Nigerian financial sector has craved an alternative banking model for years, to meet the needs of citizens that …

8th November 2024

Top CEOs navigate global turbulence by betting big on AI

Top global CEOs are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to navigate the current economic uncertainties and drive future …

6th November 2024

Portugal’s Luxury Real Estate Market Sees Exceptional Growth Amidst International Investment Surge

Portugal’s luxury real estate market is booming, as highlighted in the latest independent research from Property Market-Index. The “Portugal’s …

4th November 2024

Serafin Asset Management: Pioneering Sustainable Investing Without Compromise

Serafin Asset Management has established itself as Europe’s leading sustainability-focused asset manager, redefining industry standards. At the core of …

30th October 2024

Global carbon capture needs $196 billion in investment by 2034

The global carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) sector will require a massive $196 billion in investment by 2034 …