China reported its highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in months on Sunday, triggering fears of a second wave of infections as more European countries prepare to reopen their borders. The ... ( read original story ...)
RBI mulls export of UPI, NEFT, other payment solutions as many countries seek to ‘replicate’ them
Stressing on the presence of low-cost payment solutions available in India such as NACH, NEFT, UPI etc, the Reserve Bank of India on Saturday indicated the scope of expanding these solutions to other ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia continues to roll back lockdown restrictions despite rise in COVID-19 cases
Georgia has lifted its stay-at-home order for most seniors and plans to ease restrictions on restaurant capacity; Jonathan Serrie reports from Atlanta. ( read original story ...)
Ministry of Finance launches first phase of Accrual Accounting Programme
The transition to accrual accounting represents a critical step that increases the efficiency of the federal budget and improves public financial management in the country. The fi ... ( read original story ...)
Pinsent Masons grows its Financial Services offering in Dubai; appointment of Banking & Finance partner
Multinational law firm, Pinsent Masons, has appointed Banking & Finance partner Matthew Escritt to lead the firm's Banking & Finance practice in the Middle East, based in Dubai. Matthew joins from ... ( read original story ...)
UAE energy sector is ripe for ‘green’ funds
Despite the unwavering advantages found in financing renewable energy efforts, a majority of financial institutions in the UAE are hesitant to participate on account of numerous v ... ( read original story ...)
WB approves $100m in support for Syrians, host communities in Jordan
The World Bank on Wednesday approved a $100 million financial assistance package to increase access to jobs and create better work conditions for Jordanians and Syrian refugees.According to a press ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan gov’t committed to supporting industrial sector – Hammouri
Attending a ceremony held by Al Zaitouneh company for chocolate manufacturing to announce the production of vitamin- and mineral-fortified chocolate, Hammouri said that the government has contributed ... ( read original story ...)
Germany, Sri Lanka sign agreement on Technical Cooperation
The Government of Federal Republic of Germany and the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka signed the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the two countries on 10th of June ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Home Financing Firm Starts 1st Mideast IPO Since Virus
Amlak International for Real Estate Finance plans to sell shares in an IPO this month in what will be the first Middle Eastern sale since the coronavirus prompted governments to shut down ... ( read original story ...)