The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), the global regulator of banks, has proposed revisions to its framework for identifying and supervising the world’s biggest banks, in order to prevent...
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Pakistan’s banking sector outlook improves, says Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) has changed its outlook on the banking sector of Pakistan (Caa3 stable) to “stable” from “negative”, according to a report released on Monday, March 8, 2024....
Federal Judge Rules Minority Business Agency Must Serve All Races
A federal judge in Texas has ordered the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a government agency that helps minority-owned businesses, to serve all races equally, ruling that the agency’s criteria...
China’s Trade Surges in First Two Months of 2024, Beating Expectations
China’s trade performance in the first two months of 2024 exceeded market expectations, as the world’s second-largest economy continued to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. China’s exports...
China Blasts US Trade Policy as It Boosts Its High-Tech Sector
China’s foreign minister has slammed the US trade policy as “bewildering” and “absurd” as he spoke at a press conference on Thursday, where China’s leaders have been showcasing their high-tech...
JPMorgan’s secret to success in a turbulent banking sector
The banking industry has faced a series of challenges and crises in the past year, from the collapse of several regional banks in the US to the regulatory crackdowns and...
Nikkei index hits record high of 40,000 points amid tech rally
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index soared to a record high of 40,000 points on Monday, driven by strong gains in technology shares. The index was boosted by the artificial intelligence boom...
How female founders overcome the hurdles of entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is a challenging and rewarding journey, but for many women, it also comes with unique obstacles and barriers. From social expectations and stereotypes to funding gaps and network limitations,...
Oregon Campaign Finance Reform: A Compromise Between Labor and Business
Oregon may soon have campaign contribution limits for the first time in state history, thanks to a compromise between labor and business groups. The proposal, which was introduced as an...
Polaris Centre expands its business support to Kangaroo Island and Adelaide Hills
The Polaris Business Development Centre, a service of the City of Salisbury, has partnered with the SA Office for Small and Family Business to extend its business support services to...