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Extension For Goodell Probable
Despite previous reports that Roger Goodel would retire at the end of his current contract, a new contract could be in the works for the commissioner of the NFL, according to Ben Fischer and John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal. Goodell recently completed his 16th season as commissioner. Originally elected by NFL owners in …
The United States suffered more than a million additional deaths during the pandemic, according to the CDC | Coronavirus
There have been more than a million additional deaths in the United States during the pandemic, according to at the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The deaths are mostly attributable to Covid-19, as well as conditions that may have resulted from delayed medical care and overwhelmed healthcare systems. At least 923,000 …
News | Editorial chronicles
Is it true that there is nothing new under the sun? Is it the same old, in fact, the same old? As things change, do they really stay the same? These adages help set the stage for commentary on “new” economic policies. The first “new” economic policy is modern, or new, monetary theory. It found …
Why petrol prices in Australia are rising
Fuel prices in Australia are at record highs on lingering fears of a war between Russia and Ukraine, with some parts of the country reporting prices well above $2 a litre. Petrol price app Motor Mouth reports an average petrol price in Brisbane of 191.6 cents per litre, although a petrol station in Morayfield was …
Marsh & McLennan (MMC) Unit Unveils Digital Platform in Asia-Pacific
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.MMC Oliver Wyman Digital, the digital unit within the global management consulting arm of the firm (Oliver Wyman), recently introduced the Edge platform. The digital platform powered by Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) and Insurance-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions aims to provide customers with a seamless and cost-effective option to build a digital bank or platform …
The United States needs a national supply chain for this pandemic and future ones
ATo what extent do the benefits of local production of medical supplies outweigh the potentially higher cost? The sudden and almost overwhelming demand for Covid-19 testing during the Omicron phase of the pandemic means that the United States is now at a critical point where we need better – and faster – access to testing …
Ukraine: Long list of national final participants published 🇺🇦
Broadcaster UA:PBC has named the 27 entrants on the long list of potential actors hoping for a spot on “Vidbir”, Ukraine’s national selection show that will determine their participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. The list will be reduced to 8 finalists and unveiled next week. UA:PBC Board Member Yaroslav Lodygin revealed: “Due to the …
Donald Trump Golf Resorts demanded at least £ 3.3million in UK leave support | Scotland
Donald Trump’s loss-making Scottish golf resorts have called for more than £ 3.3million in emergency aid from the UK government, to help staff on leave during the Covid pandemic. The company’s accounts for the former president’s resorts in Turnberry in Ayrshire and Balmedie, north of Aberdeen, show its businesses cut 273 jobs due to the …
Virginia lawmakers endorse staffing requirements for nursing homes
In a major change, a Virginia legislative committee recommends minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes, as part of an effort to improve the quality of care across the industry. Members of the Joint Health Care Commission on Monday approved a proposal to base minimum staffing standards on the needs and conditions of residents living in …
United States supports creation of global pandemic treaty
WASHINGTON – Amid growing concerns about the new omicron COVID-19 variant, the Biden administration is supporting the World Health Organization’s efforts to establish a new international agreement on preparedness and response for a future pandemic. “The United States is committed to working with member states to advance the recent recommendations of the Preparedness and Response …
No substitute for teachers | News, Sports, Jobs
Staff Photo / R. Michael Semple Sub-teacher Judy Vystricl of Southington instructed a grade three class at LaBrae Middle School last week. School districts across the state and nation are struggling to find replacement teachers. To attract more candidates, LaBrae Superintendent Anthony Calderone said the district last year increased the daily salary from $ 78 …
COVID-19 has helped London residents buy decisions to move away from the capital
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of people’s lives. In the workplace, at school and at home, everyday life has undergone significant changes since its inception. One of the biggest changes is how it impacted our lifestyle and made us think about the future. For example, due to the pandemic, people could have lost …
My opinion: industry overcapacity and consumer interest
The recent 2022 budget announcement included a plan to provide financial support to companies listed on Bursa Malaysia that are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic through equity injections or other financial instruments, with a fund size of RM 3.0 billion reserved for this purpose. Putting aside for now the risk of moral hazard and any …
Inflation is here, but the economic outlook is positive
SALEM, Oregon – A federal economic report released last week confirms what most Oregonians have probably noticed in grocery stores and gas stations lately: Things cost more. Average prices in the Western region, which includes Oregon, are up 6% from what they were a year ago, according to the October report on the Price Index …
Council eyes cuts, adjustments to Spokane mayor’s budget proposal
Spokane City Council has carefully considered Mayor Nadine Woodward’s 2022 budget proposal and has sharpened its fiscal ax. The three-member council budget task force proposed to cut several key positions created in Woodward’s budget, including a deputy city administrator. In a note to administration and the rest of council this week, the budget task force …
Management’s Discussion and Analysis Ally Financial Inc. • Form 10-Q
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Cautionary Notice about Forward-Looking Statements and Other Terms From time to time we have made, and in the future will make, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the …
American Airlines cancels 250 more flights
American Airlines canceled another 250 flights on Monday, continuing a week of flight cancellations due to staff shortages and bad weather at its hub airports, CNN reported. The airline said it canceled 1,058 flights on Sunday, doubling the number of cancellations on Friday and Saturday. About 10% of its main flights were canceled during the …
Historically bad: Nursing homes strained by workforce shortage
It’s a tough time for long term care facilities right now. Two of them in Springfield recently announced their closure. Others across the country are not in great shape. One of the retirement homes in Springfield is owned by Heritage Enterprises, based in Bloomington. Ben Hart, President and CEO of Heritage, said times were historically …
Britain could run out of warehouse space within a year
UK could run out of warehouse space within a year as supply chain disruption and online shopping boom push demand to record highs, real estate agent Cushman & Wakefield. Available warehouse space in the UK has fallen below 50m², the lowest level since Cushman started tracking the industry in 2009. That’s roughly the same amount …
LAUSD says it’s hiring 922 mental health workers. 75% of the positions sit empty
Almost overnight, Lester Solis junior of Belmont High School went from full-time student to full-time student struggling with a full-time job. When his mother lost her job due to the pandemic in December 2020, he started working at Home Depot as a nighttime storekeeper. “We went from my mom having a job to not having …
Child tax credit in Biden’s $ 3.5 billion bill will cause 1.5 million workers to stop looking for jobs, study finds
President Joe Biden wants to permanently increase federal child tax credit from maximum $ 2,000 to at least $ 3,000 The increase in the child tax credit in President Joe Biden’s $ 3.5 trillion social spending bill could drive 1.5 million workers – or 2.6% of all working parents – To quit the American workforce …
Asia-Pacific Financial Markets | White & Case LLP
What’s next for Taiwanese banks and businesses? The severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy continued through 2020 and 2021, and the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) was no exception. Despite the many current challenges, justified optimism and robust business activity exists in the APAC lending markets, particularly in certain regions and types of …
Sources: The Club World Cup will move until 2022
Chelsea’s bid to become world champion faces further disruption, with FIFA planning to postpone the Club World Cup from its current December date to a new time slot in 2022, sources have told ESPN. The annual competition, contested by champions from each continental confederation, has already been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, with Japan stepping …
Programs, funding aim to ease Indian Health Service provider shortage
The Indian Health Service (IHS) has assembled bipartisan support from Congress to recruit and hire more health workers for understaffed clinics and hospitals in tribal nations. A quarter of all positions for doctors, nurses and other care providers at IHS facilities are vacant, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), which means more than 1,300 …
M&A Financial Institutions: Specialty Finance / Marketplace Lending | White & Case LLP
Trends in the financial institution mergers and acquisitions sector: specialist finance / market lending – H1 2021 and outlook for H2 2021 M&A levels fell in the first half of 2021. As institutional banks supported commercial and B2B financing platforms and venture capital supported P2P financing, SME and treasury disruptors, the two categories of investors …
La Salle’s pantry is “here to support our students”
Erude pandemic, The Cart continued to meet the needs of University students. When students walk into The Basket, the pantry on the La Salle University campus, they often have a similar reaction. “They are just happy to be there,†said Laura B. Frank, Ph.D., associate professor of nutrition and director of The Basket. “We greet …
Governor Murphy Announces Return and Earn Incentive Program
Governor Murphy announces return and compensation incentive program NJDOL to provide $ 500 to new hires, cover 50% of wages during training as economy recovers from Covid-19 pandemic TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today announced that the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) will begin implementation of the Return and Earn program. …
Hextar Global remains on M&A track for expansion
HEXTAR Global Bhd has stepped up its merger and acquisition (M&A) activities to diversify into the specialty chemicals sector. The group is one of the largest agrochemical producers in Malaysia. In July of this year, the group acquired the Chempro group for RM138mil. The deal for Chempro, which supplies niche specialty chemicals for cleaning, hygiene …
UK: Institute of Fiscal Studies reports steepest drop in school funding per student in 40 years
Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) report on UK school funding confirms devastating consequences of a decade of government underfunding, despite claims of increased spending during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic . Mary Bousted (top left) speaking at a NEU Zoom meeting, Kevin Courtney (bottom left) In real terms, the report found that spending per pupil fell …
The issuance of certificates of deposit plunges on weak demand for credit, excess liquidity
The total outstanding amount of certificates of deposit (CDs) issued by programmed commercial banks (BSCs) has plunged by a quarter over the past two years, the conundrum of weak credit demand and excess credit. liquidity having removed the need for banks to raise funds through this short period. futures money market instrument. According to the …
The Recorder – Montague Selectboard candidates share positions in virtual forum
MONTAGUE – Ahead of Tuesday’s special election, the four candidates vying for a seat on the Selectboard shared their views on important city issues in a virtual forum last week. The contestants – Joanna Mae Boody, Mark Fairbrother, David Jensen and Matthew Lord – each made opening statements, closing statements and timed responses to a …
The 10 fastest-growing jobs of the next decade—and how much they pay
The Covid-19 pandemic has radically changed the landscape of work, as millions of Americans have changed careers or said goodbye to the office forever. While employment in the United States will experience slower growth over the next 10 years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for some jobs will skyrocket. The United States …
How biggest boom FedEx has seen in years could turn into a nightmare scenario, logistics experts say
The impact of the pandemic has accelerated three-year package volume growth from FedEx expectations, according to the company. Spencer Platt / Getty Images Prior to the pandemic, FedEx struggled to increase profits as part of the ongoing transition to e-commerce. Recent drops in delivery times threaten the brand’s reputation in the eyes of customers. FedEx …
Firms working long hours, shifting schedules | Coronavirus
Bob Garrett shuddered when he learned at the end of August that Country Cupboard in Lewisburg would close on Sunday. “There are families who have a 50-year tradition of having Sunday Brunch at Country Cupboard,†said Garrett, president and CEO of the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce. They had no choice but to temporarily close …
PRESS RELEASE: The AURELIUS Group announces the opening of its Milan office and appoints Ludovico Denza as CEO of AURELIUS Italy
DGAP-News: AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA / Keyword (s): Miscellaneous The AURELIUS Group announces the opening of its Milan office and appoints Ludovico Denza as Managing Director of AURELIUS Italy 02- 09-21 / 08:00 The sender is solely responsible for the content of this advertisement. ————————————————– ————————————————– ——————- The AURELIUS group announces the …
Growth prospects are high, but valuations are at nosebleed levels. Here’s what investors can do.
As start and end-of-cycle indicators clash, analysts at Neuberger Berman suggest investors are turning to private debt – senior loans to privately backed companies. According to a report co-managers of private credit at the management company, Susan Kasser and David Lyon, investors are faced with a central paradox of the market. Early stage forecasts show …
States are sitting on millions of excess Covid-19 vaccine doses
MMillions of unused Covid-19 vaccines are expected to be wasted as demand declines in the United States and doses are likely to expire this summer, according to public health officials. Several state health departments have told STAT that they have repeatedly called on the federal government to redistribute their supply to other countries, many of …
4 Ways I’m Preparing for the Stock Market Bubble to Burst
Is the S&P 500Worried about a decline in the near 100% gain from last March’s low? You’re not alone. While much of that decision was a pick-up from the sharp drop triggered by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, much of it was also just plain optimism … perhaps a few too much. The stocks …
Private equity ruins U.S. healthcare
For-profit insurance companies have long been seen as the ultimate culprits of medical windfall. However, they are distracting from the unscrupulous involvement of private equity (PE) in medicine, an equally culpable and even more insidious economic titan. PE is a unique, unregulated investment platform with the goal of aggressively generating short-term income for the company …
Kim Jong Un’s comments reflect growing fear of North Korea’s food crisis – The Diplomat
In this June 18, 2021 file photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks at a Workers’ Party meeting in Pyongyang, North Korea. Credit: Korea Central News Agency / Korean News Service via AP, File Publicity Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020, the North Korean …
LTI reopens M&A playbook to expand into digital engineering
When LTI acquired digital engineering firm Cuelogic Technologies on June 16, it was the technology consulting firm’s first acquisition in 20 months. “We believe that rapid production is an essential condition for accelerated digitization in all sectors,” said Sanjay Jalona, CEO and Managing Director of LTI, in a press release last week. Cuelogic’s tools and …
Businesses must look beyond national borders to close the skills gap
Global remote working is the key to closing the UK’s tech skills gap. Many UK industries, including the tech sector, face a significant skills challenge at a time when importing talent into the UK from their nearest neighbor, the EU, has become more difficult. One in ten UK vacancies are in tech, according to Tech …
PRECIOUS-Gold firms on dollar retreat; Powell testimony awaited
June 22 (Reuters) – Gold prices edged up on Tuesday as a decline in the dollar boosted demand for the safe haven metal, ahead of US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress later in the day. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was up 0.1% at $ 1,784.83 an ounce as of 12:54 a.m. GMT. …
Danger of fireworks on display at ConFire demonstration – East Bay Times
With an “unprecedented” explosion of fireworks last year still echoing in their minds, teams from the Contra Costa fire protection district showed on Thursday how quickly a single fireworks display can escalate into disaster. They hope the message will hit hard those who might be inclined to trigger them on July 4 and the weeks …
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G7 leaders urged to tackle inequalities in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and share supply with developing countries
When G7 leaders meet in Cornwall, England this weekend, they will face increasing pressure to address an issue that in many ways has come to define the essence of global solidarity – sharing of vaccines. Few of the issues throughout the COVID-19 pandemic have better illustrated the divide between rich and poor countries than access …
Americans are in desperate need of furniture, but stores are struggling with inventory issues. Here’s how to score deals
Real estate sellers aren’t the only ones gaining traction thanks to the binge eating American real estate market – furniture retailers are also profiting from Americans’ desire to move to bigger and better homes. But the furniture industry has not escaped the supply chain issues and backlogs that have plagued other sectors experiencing increased consumer …
New trends in factoring market size 2021
A recent market research report is an in-depth analysis of Global Factoring Market. Based on historic growth analysis and current scenario of Factoring marketplace, the report intends to offer actionable insights on Global market growth projections. Authenticated data presented in report is based on findings of extensive primary and secondary research. Insights drawn from data …
The price of all milk in April hit $ 18.80
CITY OF CALUMET No one was injured in the FDL Co. barn fire. Eight fire departments responded to a barn fire in Fond du Lac County over Memorial Day weekend. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office, the Communications Center received a 911 call regarding a barn fire at W247 Kiel Road in …
Global Reservoir Analysis Market 2021: Growth Outlook, Business Overview, Growth Rate and Forecast 2028 – KSU
The report provides an overview of the global reservoir analysis market across several key countries spread across different geographic regions of the world. The report focuses on identifying various market trends, dynamics, growth drivers, and factors limiting the market growth. Further, the report provides detailed information about various growth opportunities and challenges based on various …
Guernsey green finance products tailor-made for the US market – finance and banking
JTC Managing Director James Tracey and Ogier Partner Tim Clipstone discuss opportunities for Guernsey amid global uncertainty and how the island can lead the way with its ESG offering … With the dual effect of the election of Joe Biden to the White House and Democrats controlling both houses of Congress, as well as the …
Private Equity Market Growth, COVID-19 Impact, SWOT Analysis, Key Indicators, Forecast 2027 | Blackstone Group Inc., Neuberger Berman Group – KSU
According to the report published by Allied Market Research titled “Private Equity Market by Application (Leveraged Buyouts, Venture Capital, Equity Investing and Entrepreneurship) and End User (Start-ups and Private Company): Analysis of Global Opportunities and Industry Forecast, 2020-2027 ”, the global private equity market is expected to show significant growth from 2020 to 2027. According …
Pandemic Transforms Canadian Luxury Real Estate Market Fueling Record-Setting Activity
Get inside Wall Street with StreetInsider Premium. Claim your 1-week free trial here. TORONTO, March 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada’s metropolitan luxury real estate markets are undergoing an unprecedented phase of evolution and expansion, according to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. One year following the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic, the compounding effects of dramatic …
What Changed and What Didn’t in One Year of a Pandemic and Lockdown
March 2021 marks one year of the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). And, on March 25, India went into a severe lockdown after a one day janata curfew on March 22. Cases rose alarmingly till the middle of September 2020 and then quickly went down – only to …
Automobile battery failure will increase by a 3rd throughout lockdown
In accordance with TrakM8, the chance of a automotive needing a brand new battery attributable to a failure has elevated by a 3rd. Analyzing the consequences of the lockdown on the well being of the automobile, the telematics supplier additionally discovered that the variety of automotive batteries requiring recharging elevated by 46%. The analysis, which …
US industry associations ask Congress for US$5 billion in financial aid
WE. Major industry associations have called on Congress to provide at least US$5 billion in financial relief to airport concessionaires handling duty-free, catering, parking, car rental and airport contracts. other commercial contracts. The International Association of Airport Duty Free Stores (IAADFS), Airport Restaurant and Retail Association (ARRA), Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC), National Parking Association …
FTSE 100 Falls As Fears Of Rising Interest Rates Haunt Global Markets Again
T The FTSE 100 fell today after bond yields rose again amid rising inflation fears and a move by the US Federal Reserve that could restrict bank lending to businesses. The FTSE closed lower 59.29 to 6720.39 tonight after a mixed session this afternoon on Wall Street. The weakness entered global markets after the US …
Regulators give banks more agribusiness lending options
MANILA, Philippines – The country’s agriculture, fisheries and land reform sectors are expected to have better access to finance now that regulators have expanded how banks can meet mandatory loan requirements for these activities. In a statement, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said that together with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Agrarian …
Global Payments signs multi-year payment agreement with UMB Bank
ATLANTA – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading global provider of payment technology and software solutions, today announced that TSYS, its Issuer Solutions business, has signed a multi-year agreement with UMB Bank, a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: UMBF). Under the agreement, TSYS will provide a range of processing and …
America’s Boldest Real Estate Investors SHVO, Deutsche Finance and BVK Partnership Invested Aggressively During Pandemic
A year ago, as the Covid-19 pandemic spread across the world, stock markets collapsed as panic and uncertainty set in. The real estate market was particularly hard hit, as loans temporarily dried up and in-person home visits became impossible. Even as it became clear that the world could avoid a worst-case scenario, commercial real estate …
Loan Moratorium: No Compound Penal Interest to Charge Borrowers During Loan Moratorium Period, Says SC | Personal finance news
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the Center and RBI’s decision not to extend the loan moratorium period beyond August 31, 2020, saying it is a political decision. No compound penal interest will be charged to borrowers during the loan moratorium period, the amount already charged will be credited or …
Bank stocks tumble as yields fall against interest income optimism to 14-month high
A row of Wells Fargo ATMs. Noam Galai / Getty Images Bank of America, Wells Fargo and other bank stocks fell on Monday as the 10-year Treasury yield fell. Closely watched performance on a range of loan programs fell about 5 basis points from a 14-month high. The SPDR S&P Bank ETF fell 3% on …
Pompeo says China’s loans to Africa create unsustainable debt burden
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gives a press conference on relations with China and Iran, and on combating the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Washington, United States, on June 24, 2020. Mangel Ngan / Pool via REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday blasted China’s policy on lending to …
UGX. 110 billion paid in dividends-Stanbic Bank
Stanbic Bank Uganda (SBU) paid out a total of UGX 110 billion to its shareholders for fiscal 2019, continuing a long tradition of consistently positive revenues despite current challenges. At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic last year, the Bank of Uganda (BoU) ordered supervised financial institutions to defer all discretionary payments, including dividends, until …
Helping Out During the Pandemic | News, Sports, Jobs
Symptoms of the COVID-19 pandemic go far beyond a cough and fever. The pandemic and the regulations put in place to mitigate its spread have resulted in unprecedented unemployment rates in the United States since the Great Depression. People have been forced to stay at home for fear of being exposed to the virus. It …
Profits soar despite COVID at OakNorth ‘Entrepreneur Bank’
Former British Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammon signed last January as an adviser to OakNorth. Photo: Frank Augstein / AP A British banking start-up advised by former Chancellor Philip Hammond saw its profits jump last year despite the COVID-19 pandemic. OakNorth Bank’s annual accounts, released on Monday, showed pre-tax profits rose 18% to £ …
Florida’s largest credit union allocates $ 1 million to help with COVID-19
Source: Shutterstock. The $ 11 billion Suncoast Credit Union said it is donating $ 1 million to help local community residents, first responders, healthcare workers, small business owners and education providers affected by COVID-19. Last month, the Tampa, Florida-based credit union also contributed 500,000 meals to the Feeding Tampa Bay food bank. This donation was …
Public schools may adopt weaker physical distancing policies with masking mandates
As COVID-19 infection rates continue to decline, Massachusetts officials are signaling that it is almost time to end distance learning and send all school-aged children back to class. Although emerging data suggests that young children and schools have not been the primary drivers of the COVID-19 pandemic, the evidence to guide best practices to prevent …
El Salvador’s bet on fintech
New electronics laws have been passed in El Salvador over the past two years, and more laws are expected until 2022. With the digital agenda 2020-2030, the government is trying to modernize the state. The plan will focus, among other things, on personal data management, cybersecurity and digital inclusion through fintechs. Other laws, such as …
Adequate Funding for Key UC Programs Essential for FY21 | 2020-11-18
CUNA wrote to the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday in support of several priorities of credit unions in committee-published Appropriation Act for the 2021 fiscal year. “Credit unions are interested in several of the programs and the language of reporting included in these bills and as we continue to endure the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent …
Mortgage rates remain at record highs during pandemic
An East Texas mortgage specialist says if you’re thinking about buying a new home, don’t wait. LONGVIEW, Texas – As people stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, East Texans are still buying new homes. “I’m told when we close it will be like a drive-through shutdown and our real estate agent won’t be able …
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation completes merger with
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: OCSL) (“OCSL”) is pleased to announce the closing of the previously announced merger with Oaktree Strategic Income Corporation (“OCSI”), with OCSL as the surviving company. Based on financial information as of December 31, 2020, the merged company has assets of over …
Using the pandemic as an opportunity for reform for higher growth: CB Chief
Central Bank Governor Professor WD Lakshman Emphasizes that COVID-19 gives a unique chance to reorient strategies and thought patterns, and to solve long-standing structural problems in the economy The economy is projected to recover in 2021 from which the country could enter a new era of social and economic prosperity Said that the banking sector …
Taiwan Cooperative Financial Continues Stable Profit Growth
By Crystal Hsu / Journalist State-owned Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding Co (合 庫 金控) pursues stable profit growth this year thanks to economic improvement at home and abroad, although the operating environment remains challenging, has the company said yesterday. The cautious optimism forecast came after the banking-focused conglomerate’s profit fell 2.17% last year to NT …
Actual on local weather motion, Mr. Cormann? Here is easy methods to flip a brand new leaf
Christian Downie, Australian Nationwide College Former Australian Finance Minister Mathias Cormann was elected Secretary-Basic of the Group for Financial Co-operation and Improvement (OECD) final week, after campaigning on a platform with local weather motion as a central board. In a press launch following his appointment, Cormann dedicated to “Stimulate and promote world management on formidable …
Marcus Cave joins PwC asset supervisor Quilter Traders
Quilter Traders employed Marcus Cave as an ESG fund analysis analyst. The previous PwC skilled will take cost of the evaluation of collective investments, with a specific give attention to the ESG traits of funds. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) dangers have continued to function excessive on the agenda of the investor group in recent …