Over a nearly 7-year period, federal prosecutors say Mitchell Simpson defrauded three companies to the tune of $3 million. Now, he’s learned his sentence …
Singapore seeks to raise issuance of govt securities to $1.5 trillion to grow CPF, local debt market
The increase has no impact on the Government’s fiscal or net financial positions. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Devoting finance to hard-to-abate carbon-heavy sectors like steel, cement
Experts say the latest move by Singapore’s central bank to devote climate financing to carbon-heavy sectors like steel and cement is vital to set them on the right track. These industries struggle to …
Govt to okay JTC for Cambodia talks
The government is expected to approve the establishment of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) to negotiate with Cambodia over the development of disputed maritime areas in the Gulf of Thailand during …
Trump admin. plans to bankrupt Iran with ‘maximum pressure’ policies
Sources revealed that the administration plans to impose stricter sanctions, particularly on Iran’s oil exports, which serve as a critical revenue source.
Trump’s team wants to bankrupt Iran with ‘maximum pressure’ plan – FT
US President-elect Donald Trump’s team wants to ruin Iran. For this purpose, a new plan of ‘maximum pressure’ has been developed, according to the Financial Times. According to the agency’s sources, …
Higala, RCBC to drive financial inclusion
Inclusive instant payments platform operator Higala Group Inc. has teamed up with Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) to operationalize an open payments platform that expands digital …
Bangladesh won’t face situation like Sri Lanka: governor
It is unlikely that the economy of Bangladesh will face stress like that of Sri Lanka as the current situation is solvable, according to Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur.
Georgia to launch pair of home energy rebate programs
Georgia is launching two new pilot programs offering rebates for home energy efficiency, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority announced. Experts consider energy efficiency a key element of redu …
2 Georgia veterans receive new cars thanks to Progressive Insurance, Enterprise
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. – Two Georgia veterans received a life-changing surprise as part of the ongoing Veterans Day celebrations. On Tuesday, John Pierce of Blue Ridge and Jasmine Harris of Fayetteville …