A bill that would impose a flat tax of 50 cents on trips in Georgia taxis, ride-hailing services and limousines is on its way to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for his signature or veto. The Senate voted 41-3 …
FORTE INSURANCE RECOGNIZED FOR FINANCIAL STRENGTH AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE BY INTERNATIONAL RATING AGENCY, MEDIA
Forte Insurance (“Forte”) has been recognized for its continued financial strength and its commitment to excellence by an international rating agency and a leading publication covering the financial …
Iran to use its financial resources in Iraq to import basic goods: CBI governor
Abdolnaser Hemmati says Iran and Iraq are going to implement an agreement in the coming weeks based on which Iran is going to use its energy export revenues in Iraq for supplying basic goods, IRNA …
Philippines’ current account swings to a surplus in Q1
The Philippines’ current account swung to a surplus in the first quarter of 2020, on the back of a slimmer trade deficit caused by disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic and falling oil prices.
Pakistan’s military pressured to withdraw support for Imran Khan as Covid-19 cases soar
The government is battling surging coronavirus infections, a potential locust infestation, rising inflation and food shortages, and critics say its military sponsors cannot shy away from blame.
Pakistan’s Public Finances Set to Remain a Rating Weakness: Fitch
Pakistan’s fiscal consolidation targets presented its FY21 budget on 12 June will be challenging to meet amid the economic shock …
India’s Milk Mantra secures $10M from US International Development Finance Corporation
Milk Mantra, a startup that procures, packages, sells and delivers milk and other dairy products, has raised $10 million in a new debt financing round as it looks to grow its business in India, where …
Finance: Hong Kong finds new ways to work
Street protests and a pandemic have forced Hong Kong’s bankers and investors to experiment with how they work and raise funds for clients – their innovations have been surprisingly successful and …
Hong Kong to Remain a Financial Hub: Asset Manager PAG
Weijian Shan, chairman and chief executive officer of PAG,, a Hong Kong-based alternative asset manager which oversees $38 billion globally, explains why he thinks the city will remain the premier …
Covid hurts Taiwan lending
Local firms have rapidly gone from being a reliable source of liquidity for dollar loans to taking a big step back from lending this year. The worst may be over, but cash is no longer king – caution …