Finance Minister Israel Katz said that the easing of the lending approval process "will create a turning point, and will allow many businesses unable to secure loans up until now to get them. ( read original story ...)
Interest rates on bank loans may be reduced in Azerbaijan – MP
Interest rates of bank loans may be reduced in Azerbaijan, Head of the Committee on Economic Policy, Industry and Entrepreneurship of Azerbaijan’s Parliament, MP Tahir Mirkishili, said ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi banks stay resilient amid pandemic
Saudi Arabian banks’ mortgage finance continuing to record significant growth for the first time, says the KPMG Q3 2020 Saudi banking sector analysis report. The banking sector experiences a range of ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Coffeehouses, a Hub of Male Social Life, May Not Survive Virus
Coffeehouses, mainstays of Turkish neighborhoods for centuries, are suffering under pandemic restrictions — particularly a ban on games. Regulars fear losing “our jokes, our laughter.” ... ( read original story ...)
Finance Ministry Eyes Afs5 Billion Worth of Unpaid Tax in Few Days
The Ministry of Finance on Monday said it will procure at least Afs5 billion ($64.9 million) of unpaid taxes from private companies and government-owned enterprises within the next few days, according ... ( read original story ...)
DP Eurasia eyes dual listing or IPO of Turkish business in Istanbul
DP Eurasia, which runs the Domino's Pizza franchise in Turkey and Russia, said on Tuesday it is considering a dual listing on the Istanbul stock exchange or an IPO of its Turkish business. Dec 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Oxfam NZ questions New Zealand climate finance of dairy project in Myanmar
New Zealand’s overseas climate finance is a lifeline to many of the world’s poorest countries and communities on the frontlines of climate change, but the level of funding provided until now falls far ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar President Orders Mining Firms to Publish Contracts, Boosting Transparency
All oil, gas, timber and gem contracts must be published on Jan. 1, lifting the lid on a sector dominated by Myanmar’s military, its cronies and ethnic armed groups. ( read original story ...)
Turkey Budget Swings to Surplus After Two Months of Deficit
Turkey ran a budget surplus in November, usually a period of strong tax income, after being in deficit for two months. ( read original story ...)
Financial starter packs: Guide to choosing products based on budget and life goals
To help Filipinos protect their health and wealth during the pandemic, Sun Life has launched financial starter packs that is bundled with “riders,” for specific goals and situations. More importantly, ... ( read original story ...)