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Nexo Finance accused of being behind Zeus Capital and Chainlink Short
Nexo Finance has been accused of being behind the suspicious asset management firm that sought to short Chainlink (LINK) after social media users saw source code from Zeus Capital pointing to its website. Twitter users found a connection between Zeus Capital, which a few days ago called Link “crypto’s Wirecard”, and Nexo Finance on the …
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W.Va. House Finance Committee sponsors bill to cut personal income tax
CHARLESTON, West Virginia (WSAZ) — The West Virginia House Finance Committee launched its own bill late Monday to cut personal income taxes, but in a way very different from the Governor Jim Justice’s proposal. According to the House communications director, the biggest difference between Justice’s plan and the new one is that the governor’s plan …

EU to offer gas power plants a green finance label, under certain conditions – EURACTIV.com
The European Union plans to label some gas-fired power stations as sustainable investments, after an initial proposal to deny them a green label faced a backlash from a group of 10 EU member states. The European Commission’s new proposal, shared with EU countries on Saturday, would classify gas-fired power plants that produce electricity plus heating …

Market is Booming Worldwide with Social Finance, Stripe, YapStone, PayPal – Cabell Standard According to Latest FinTech Report
Plan Datum Insights Pvt. ltd. recently announced new statistical data, titled Fintech Market 2020 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2027. It includes research studies on current trends in different industries based on their scope. The analyst in this report focuses on the static and dynamic pillars of the industries, for a basic …

Bill Gates and Barack Obama attribute much of their success to this hobby
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DeFi Technologies announces investment in Volmex Finance, a
TORONTO, March 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DeFi Technologies Inc. (the “Company” Where “DeFi Technologies”) (NEO: DEFI, GR: RMJR) is pleased to announce that it has completed an investment in Volmex Finance, one of the first implementations of decentralized volatility index strategies. DeFi Technologies is focused on providing public markets investors with access to the …

Accurate Premium Financial Services will use Input 1’s premium finance software and services to launch its premium finance business
“We took our time looking at software vendors that we felt could help us grow our business. We had a list of specific requirements that included a proven track record of successfully running premium finance transactions, an easy-to-use billing and payment platform that is modern and fully digital, and a knowledgeable support staff that can …
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Prosecutors investigating Trump focus on his CFO – Chicago Tribune
NEW YORK – Manhattan State prosecutors investigating former President Donald Trump and his family business are focusing on the company’s longtime chief financial officer, asking witnesses questions about his dealings with the company, according to people familiar with the matter. . The heightened focus on executive Allen H. Weisselberg could increase pressure on him to …

What we know about the Louis DeJoy campaign finance scandal
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy during the House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing last month. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images/Pool Postmaster General Louis DeJoy may have violated campaign finance laws by pressuring his employees to donate to Republican campaigns that he would later repay, the Washington Job reported this weekend. Former employees of …

Alberta finance minister accuses nurses union of trying to ‘take advantage of a health crisis’
Finance Minister Travis Toews issued a scathing press release on Thursday afternoon accusing an Alberta nurses union of orchestrating an “exaggerated and misleading demand for indefinite job security” that he described it as “a disgraceful effort to profit from a health crisis”. Toews released the statement after United Nurses of Alberta, which represents more than …

G20 finance ministers agree debt framework for countries in need of deep Covid-19 relief | world news
G20 finance ministers have agreed for the first time on a new common framework for public debt restructuring, in anticipation that the coronavirus crisis will leave some poor countries in need of deep relief. The Covid-19 pandemic is straining the finances of some developing countries and G20 ministers said on Friday they recognize more should …

Reverse Proposed AT-1 Standards for Mutual Funds, Treasury Department Tells Sebi
DFS said, however, that Sebi may retain instructions to cap investment limits in perpetual bonds to reduce concentration risk. A day after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) proposed that mutual funds (MFs) value AT-1 bonds as instruments with a duration of 100 years, the Ministry of Finance asked the regulator to withdraw …

Why you should never accept financing from a car dealership
OPINION: Would you like to pay fees of $495 to $1,000, which you could avoid by simply making a phone call? Of course not. It would challenge the belief that anyone would. Yet that is exactly what happens when people take out loans from car dealerships. This is because they end up paying “brokerage” fees, …

Former council finance official jailed for stealing over £60,000 to pay off credit card debts
A council finance officer stole more than £60,000 from his former employer to help pay off his racking up credit card debt. Kerry Wheatley was employed as revenue fundraiser for Bassetlaw District Council Commercial Rates. Over a 12-month period, between October 2018 and October 2019, Wheatley diverted business rate refunds, which were to be paid …

Madison’s finance committee gives nod to homeless shelter near East Towne | local government
Emilie Hammer | Wisconsin State Journal Madison’s finance committee on Monday backed a proposal to buy a vacant big-box store near the East Towne Mall and convert it into a permanent shelter for homeless men – despite threats from a developer abandon a nearby luxury housing project if the housing plan moves forward. The committee …

Drew University bolsters its Masters in Finance program with a partnership
Drew University bolsters its Masters in Finance program with a partnership Partnership with GARP generates scholarships, certification programs and a global network September 2020 – Drew University has partnered with the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), a leading organization in the risk management industry. The academic partnership will provide students in the Master of …

Vice President of Finance and Administration leaves IC
Bill Guerrero, vice president for finance and administration, leaves Ithaca College. Guerrero leaves college to serve as vice president of finance and administration at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. This will allow Guerrero to live in Connecticut, where his family has lived since he joined Ithaca College, Ithaca College President Shirley M. Collado said in …
Queen’s University scholar appointed to European Commission’s Platform on Sustainable Finance
Newswise — An academic from Queen’s University Belfast is one of two scholars from the island of Ireland appointed to the European Commission’s Sustainable Finance Platform. Dr Theodor Cojoianu, Lecturer in Finance at Queen’s Management School and Professor Andreas Hoepner of the Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School at University College Dublin (UCD) have been nominated …

Academic finances as a brake on claims
“Essentially all models are wrong, but some are useful.” —George EP Box Investment professionals recognize that markets are messy places, filled with less than rational participants. From their perspective, this may avoid any further discussion of the value of university funding and its models. But that puts too high a threshold on the measurement of …

Academic publication highlights need for Indigenous leadership in conservation funding
Ancient Haida burial totems at SGang Gwaay llnagaay, Haida Gwaii. The Reconciliation Protocol which established the co-management of these islands was supported by conservation funding from the Coast Funds. Photo by Brodie Guy. The Ecological Society of America (ESA) has published its latest issue of Ecology issues titled “Innovative Financing for Conservation: Roles of Ecologists …
Lecturer in finance job with EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY
Lecturer in Finance – Full time, CDI Edinburgh Napier University Business School’s aim is to develop the accounting offer over the next academic year. Accordingly, we seek to appoint an enthusiastic new team member to our academic research, learning and teaching or professional practice journey who can contribute to the development of our teaching and …

Finance Minister T Harish Rao – The New Indian Express
By Express press service HYDERABAD: Finance Minister T Harish Rao said on Monday that the state government will soon formulate a new mining policy facilitating the auctioning of mines to increase non-tax revenue. Speaking in the state legislature on Monday, Harish Rao said the government would auction state land and non-performing assets like the Rajiv …

Master in Finance: Ana-Maria Simionescu, Imperial College
Student name: Ana Maria Simionescu Business School : Imperial College Business School Describe yourself in 15 words: An investment analyst who is a driven woman with ambitious goals who likes a challenge. Master’s end class: 2020. Undergraduate School and Major: University of Bristol, economics. Current employer and job title: Investment Analyst, Willis Towers Watson. Describe …
Berlin hires Switzerland’s top regulator to lead Germany’s troubled financial watchdog
By Tom Sims and John O’Donnell FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Mark Branson, the head of Switzerland’s financial markets regulator, will become chairman of German financial watchdog BaFin, the finance ministry announced on Monday, as part of a reshuffle of the regulator after the Wirecard fraud. Current BaFin chairman Felix Hufeld is leaving at the end of …

SGA ELECTIONS 2021: Finance Council, university senator candidates
The Elon Student Government Association is holding its Spring 2021 elections on March 18-19. Students will be able to vote for members of the executive board, as well as their class representatives, members of the finance council, and academic senators. Below are the academic and finance council positions, along with their roles and responsibilities. Finance …

UPDATE 6-Berlin hires top Swiss regulator to lead Germany’s troubled finance watchdog
* BaFin has come under fire for handling Wirecard * Finance Ministry reforms BaFin to give it more teeth * Appointment of banker-turned-regulator draws mixed reactions (adds quote from academic) By Tom Sims and John O’Donnell FRANKFURT, March 22 (Reuters) – Mark Branson, the head of Switzerland’s financial markets regulator, will become chairman of German …

South Africa’s deputy finance minister urged to step down for abuse of power
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo has been asked to resign by the integrity committee of the ruling African National Congress over implicating an elite police unit in a dispute with a former lover. Masondo has been tasked with leading growth-enhancing economic reforms and is among the potential successors to current …

Finance officer who stole over £60,000 sentenced to 12 months in jail
A former council finance officer who stole more than £60,000 from her former employer to help pay off racking up credit card debt has been given a 12-month custodial sentence. Kerry Wheatley was employed as revenue fundraiser for Bassetlaw District Council Commercial Rates. Over a 12-month period, between October 2018 and October 2019, Wheatley diverted …

Acting Director of SEC’s Corporate Finance Division Addresses ESG Disclosure Framework – Corporate/Commercial Law
Region / Country Asia Asia Pacific Australasia Europe European Union Worldwide European Union Canada India Ireland Luxemburg Russian Federation UK United States Topic Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Operational impacts and strategy Company/commercial law – Compliance – Contracts and commercial law – Company law and corporate law – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – M&A/Private Equity Employment and HR – Hiring contract – Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment – Employee benefits and compensation – Employee rights / labor relations – …
BUREAU VERITAS binds its syndicated loan
Press release Neuilly-sur-Seine, France – February 24, 2021 Bureau Veritas associates the financial conditions of its syndicated loan with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) indicators Office Veritasa world leader in testing, inspection and certification, announces the signing of an amendment to its syndicated loan of 600 million euros – initially signed in 2018 – in …

Overcoming the 3 Biggest Challenges to Financing Transformation
The finance function is evolving. Organizations that embrace this shift are now looking to their CFO and finance team for critical strategic input that guides the entire business. However, as I have experienced in countless engagements over the years, three common challenges can prevent finance from transforming into the agile, efficient and forward-looking strategic center …

The US personal finance software market is expected to reach $343 million by 2026, registering a CAGR of 5.0% during the period 2019-2026.
The US personal finance software market size was valued at USD 232 Million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 343 Million by 2026, registering a CAGR of 5% from 2019 to 2026. US personal finance software market by product (web-based software and mobile software) and end-user (small business users and individual consumers): Opportunity …

Partnership with UIowa Tippie College Provides New Path to Funding for Grinnell College Graduates – The Scarlet and Black
By Mary Ann Schwindtschwindt@grinnell.edu Welcome, Grinnellians, to the world of finance: Thanks to a new agreement with the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business, Grinnell College students now have a streamlined opportunity to earn a master’s degree in finance. Although this is not the first agreement Grinnell has entered into with other educational institutions, …

SMBX Announces Funding to Usher in a New Era of Finance
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SMBX, a marketplace connecting successful small businesses with everyday investors through small business bonds available through its app and website, announced today that it has raised 2, $5 million in seed funding led by Better Ventures with participation from Impact America Fund (IAF), Unpopular Companies and others. With SMBX, small businesses can issue …

5 Use Cases of Blockchain in Finance That Show Value
The financial industry continues to lead blockchain adoption by making significant investments in the technology and expanding its use. Deloitte’s March 2020 report on key blockchain trends found that 38% of financial services firms plan to invest $5 million or more in blockchain technology in the coming year, compared to 33% in the previous …
EU plan to label climate-damaging investments faces financial industry pushback
By Simon Jessop, Kate Abnett LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A European Union plan to label polluting activities as “unsustainable” is facing resistance from some big financial firms over fears it could prevent investment from reaching businesses trying to clean up their act. FILE PHOTO: Smoke and steam rise from Belchatow Power Station, Europe’s largest coal-fired power …

Royale Finance partners with Boson Protocol allowing players to purchase real-world items with earned in-game currency – European Gaming Industry News
Reading time: 4 minutes Here are the latest slot machine releases from this week! Evoplay welcomes players to the realm of mysterious Overlords in search of riches unimaginable in the latest version, Wild Overlords Bonus purchase. The freshly revamped title sees players returning to the realm of the ruthless tiger, the fearless wolf, the resilient …

German government committee proposes steps for a ‘great transformation’ of the sustainable finance sector
The German government’s Sustainable Finance Committee (SFC) has published its final report on the country’s prospects of becoming a leading place for the green finance industry. The report, entitled “Shifting the billions – a sustainable finance system for the great transformation”, lists 31 measures to better direct public and private investments towards environmentally friendly activities, …

Ombudsman shares RBA concerns over access to finance for small businesses
Australian Small Business and Family Business Ombudsman Bruce Billson has backed the RBA’s call for banks to treat small businesses differently from consumers when considering loan applications. Mr Billson welcomed a closer look at small business access to finance promised by RBA Deputy Governor Chris Kent in his speech to the Australian Finance Industry Association …

From Ministry of Finance to Minister – The New Indian Express
Express press service BENGALURU: The Minister proposes but the Ministry of Finance disposes. Textile Minister Shrimanth Patil had come up with an idea to help weavers, who were struggling to rebuild their lives, thanks to the pandemic outbreak. He wanted to get sarees for them and donate them to Covid warriors – doctors, nurses, pourakarmikas, …

Do you and your travel companion need travel insurance? | Personal finance
When traveling with a companion, whether a spouse, relative or friend, it is important that you both have travel insurance. This is especially important for expensive vacations where you risk losing large non-refundable deposits, as well as overseas travel where having travel medical insurance is essential. Lost baggage, medical emergencies and trip cancellations don’t just …

Senior drivers are safer than previously thought | Personal finance
For many drivers, aging has a cost: auto insurance is becoming more expensive. When I turned 66 and complained about the surcharge imposed, an agent said to me, “You’re not a bad driver, it’s just your age.” It’s no secret that many insurers discriminate against older people. And it doesn’t matter if you’re driving below …

McLeod Software and Katz, Sapper & Miller Transportation Accounting & Finance Conference Offered as 3-Day Virtual Event | News
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — McLeod Software and KSM Bring Their Annual Transportation Accounting and Finance Conference as a 3-Day Virtual Event May 4-6, 2021. McLeod Software has once again partnered with Indianapolisaccounting firm Katz, Sapper & Miller (KSM) on the conference. The event includes a keynote presentation on the economic outlook and …

COVID-19 vaccines: the Minister of Finance is concerned about logistics and access
Zainab-Ahmed Francois Ndubuisi in Abuja The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Ms. Zainab Ahmed, has expressed concern over the modalities of access to COVID-19 vaccines in Africa. She observed that the process had been difficult to navigate given the funding of vaccines for Africa and the approach to addressing access, delivery and adoption …

Elrond & Reef Finance partner for greater connectivity and liquidity
Elrond and Reef Finance are working together to offer connectivity in the DeFi ecosystem at rock bottom prices. Until now, DeFi was synonymous with Ethereum, which resulted in high transaction costs. While these high costs are not a big deal for wealthy traders, DeFi was also designed to allow people to access financial services at …

A leading fintech democratizes access to financing solutions for women
Share Tweeter Share Share E-mail By Jaime McDougall – Chief Marketing Officer at DailyPay and Co-Chair of DailyWomen. This Women’s History Month is different. This feels more important than previous years due to the extraordinary health crisis, racial tensions and social justice movements happening all around us today. …

Beyond Finance raises $7.5M and democratizes access to synthetic products
Beyond Finance, a decentralized platform for creating and trading synthetic financial products, announced a $7.5 million funding round from leading blockchain funds including Moonwhale Ventures, A195, DuckDAO, Cryptomeria Capital, Blocksync, X21 Digital, Rarestone Capital, Master Ventures, Consensus Capitale, and more. The announcement comes after the company raised the funds simply by word of mouth for …

Over 2,500 Austrian Merchants Can Now Accept Cryptocurrency Payments Cryptocurrency
Over 2,500 merchants in Austria can accept three types of cryptocurrencies through payment processor Salamantex. The company explained that the system has been tested with a number of select A1 5Gi network stores. Since the Covid-19 outbreak, contactless payments are trending more than ever before. There are a number of traditional services that take money …

Crédit Agricole Italia says DTA advantage in Creval bid uncertain
MILAN (Reuters) – Credit Agricole Italia cannot say at this time whether its proposed takeover of Creval will qualify for Italian tax measures aimed at boosting mergers, the Italian arm of France’s Credit Agricole said. Crédit Agricole Italia is expected to launch its offer on March 30 after receiving the green light from Italian market …

This Mom Uses OnlyFans To Fund Her Daughter’s Law School Tuition
Law school costs a pretty penny, and these days most graduates leave campus with a degree and up to six figures of debt-backed debt on hand. A lucky pre-law student won’t have to worry about a law school loan if her mom’s plans go as planned. Meet Marcela Alonso. She’s raked in a lot of …

LinkedIn tips for accountants and finance professionals
Networking has been exceptionally difficult over the past year, and most professionals have relied on virtual platforms to build and maintain professional relationships. Many of the best practices for navigating LinkedIn have remained unchanged by the pandemic, but experts say accountants should approach the platform more consciously and deliberately due to a nation’s changing attitudes …

Learn about finance with Brian Basinger
Brian Basinger of Sapient Road Wealth Management says he wants everyone to have a financial education. The company at 17023 Sienna Ridge Drive at 4S Ranch offers financial planning in a variety of areas, including retirement and estate planning, education savings, insurance needs and tax strategies. He’s also passionate about educating people about finance, Basinger …
Jim Mintern appointed new CRH Chief Financial Officer
CRH has named Jim Mintern, a two-decade veteran of the company, as its next chief financial officer. He will succeed Senan Murphy, who in September announced his intention to leave the building materials giant. Mr. Mintern (54), a chartered accountant with more than 30 years of experience in the sector – including nearly 20 at …

Teaching kids about finance and stocks
Children, they grow up so fast, don’t they? Our son turned 8 last month and our daughter turned 3 in January as well. Time flies. Last night I put our daughter to sleep and noticed that she had picked out my son’s old pajama shirt to wear to bed. Wow, that kinda knocked. It’s only …

House finance committee plans to extend COVID-19 disaster declaration
Members of the Alaska House Finance Committee meet with the CEO of Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. Angela Rodell at the Capitol in Juneau, Feb. 23, 2021. (Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO and Alaska Public Media) Lawmakers are considering a bill to extend the state disaster declaration for Alaska’s response to COVID-19 after the previous declaration expired in February. …

The BIS Innovation Hub works on open finance
In an increasingly digital world, data is paramount, both for individuals (as an ever-increasing number of market players request their personal data) and for businesses (as more and more business models, including online platforms, rely on the collection, analysis and monetization of data). In this context, there is a growing awareness that large “closed data …
Here are the best financial stories of the day from March 23
Hello and welcome to Insider Finance. I’m Dan DeFrancesco, and here’s what’s on today: If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can sign up here to get your daily dose of the stories that dominate banking, business and big deals. Do you like the newsletter? Do you hate the newsletter? Do not hesitate to write to …

Neurodiversity offers a huge pool of untapped financial talent
Finance teams often need to solve complex business problems to help their organizations understand market opportunities, competition, and risks. To solve these problems, companies can turn to non-traditional thinkers. Australia-based Andrew Hyland, FCMA, CGMA, is CEO of disability service provider Lifestyle Solutions. He said finance teams often have to solve complex problems to help the …

Readers ask: What’s the next “big thing” in finance?
What’s the next step in finance? Is bitcoin a shield against inflation? What’s your favorite weightlifting exercise? Lauren Cohen, LE Simmons Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, recently answered these and other questions about her work, training, and more on the Working Knowledge “Office Hours” series. During “office hours”, HBS experts answer questions …
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What #FreeBritney tells us about finance
MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 11: Britney Spears supporters hold a sign during a #FreeBritney … [+] Protest outside the American Airlines Arena on February 11, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Spears was placed in guardianship run by her father, Jamie Spears, and a lawyer, who controls her assets and business relationships, following her involuntary hospitalization for …
“We’re talking about” – Financial expert drops FIFA claim against Liverpool star Joe Gomez
Kieran Maguire, a football finance expert, spoke in the last edition of The Price of Football podcast about all the latest news in the world of football. © Provided by This is Futbol joe gomez One topic of conversation was Joe Gomez and the deal FIFA has with Liverpool to pay his salary while he …

House finance committee considers extension of disaster declaration
The sign outside the Anchorage Legislative Information Office, March 4, 2016 (Photo by Megan Ahleman) Lawmakers have held multiple hearings on a bill to extend the state’s disaster declaration for Alaska’s response to COVID-19. However, the Dunleavy administration changed course on the bill it proposed at the start of the session after a disaster declaration …

A negative sum game: Brexit pushed European finance to relocate to the United States rather than across the continent
Martin Heneghan and Sarah hall find this Brexit has sparked a negative-sum game for European finance as activity shifts to more established centers across the world, particularly in the United States, which both have regulatory access to the EU via equivalence and deep capital markets. The UK’s decision to leave the European Union sparked a …

What if customers refuse to pay finance charges?
Dear Théa, I have struggled for several years with how to deal with some customers who refuse to pay or ignore finance charges that are piling up on their account. I don’t really have a procedure in place, so I manage on a case-by-case basis. I don’t necessarily want to stand up to the law …

Austin voices condemned for breaking campaign finance laws
Nonprofit Voices of Austin violated city law by campaigning against Proposition A last year, the ethics review board ruled on March 10. The committee voted to censor the organization, the most severe reproach at its disposal. Nonprofits are not allowed to advocate for or against voting measures or political candidates, but Voices of Austin has …

Comments on ESG disclosures by the Acting Director of the Division of Corporation Finance
On March 11, 2021, John Coates, Acting Director of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, released a statement on ESG disclosures in connection with remarks made at the 33rd Tulane Corporate Law Institute. Mr Coates said he believes the SEC’s policies on ESG information should continue to adapt existing rules and standards to the realities …
UK Finance employees have the option of flexible working on a permanent basis
The UK Finance lobby group told employees they would be allowed to have a flexible working model on a permanent basis. Around 200 staff will have a choice of days they wish to come and will only be required to travel to the City of London for certain meetings, it is understood. The decision will …

GST collections exceed ₹1 of missing credit for 5 consecutive months since October 2020: MoS Finance
NEW DELHI : The increase in economic activities led to an increase in the collection of GST which rose above ₹1 lakh crore for five consecutive months since October 2020, Minister of State for Finance and Commercial Affairs Anurag Thakur told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Thakur, during Question Time, said this could be possible …

Industry cast on ‘tough’ financial terms in BBC Two script
The main star of the BBC Two and HBO Industry banking drama has admitted she “absolutely” doesn’t understand the script’s dense financial jargon – but promises the series will prove engrossing either way. Myha’la Herrold (The Tattooed Heart) plays Harper Stern, a young black American woman who lands a graduate role at London’s high-pressure fictional …

Campaign finance reform alone will not end elite control over politics
In his two presidential races, Bernie Sanders has frequently issued battle cries for campaign finance reform. Absolutely nothing about this strategy was out of place and, on the contrary, Sanders’ loud and unapologetic attack on the power of organized money in American politics was long overdue by a major presidential candidate. As virtually everyone without …

Finance Minister criticizes Iraq’s absolute dependence on oil revenues – Middle East Monitor
Iraq’s finance minister on Monday criticized his country’s “absolute” and unique reliance on oil revenue, saying the strategy had caused Iraq financial hardship. “Mismanagement and absolute dependence on oil revenues have brought us to the situation we are currently witnessing,” Finance Minister Ali Allawi said in a statement, adding that “addressing economic challenges is not …

Total responds to Reclaim Finance and Greenpeace
TOTAL (Paris:FP) (LSE:TTA) (NYSE:TOT): Total has taken note of the report: “Total does dirty things: Is finance an accomplice? published by Reclaim Finance and Greenpeace. Given the many inaccuracies and misrepresentations in the report, Total provides the following clarifications based on documents published by Total, in particular Total’s press release of May 5, 2020 on …

Measure 107 allows campaign finance limits in Oregon
The basics Measure 107 is a simple proposition, with a complicated history. Related: 2020 OPB Election Coverage, Voting Guide and Results If approved, the measure would amend Article II, Section 8, of the state constitution to ensure that the state, counties, cities and other jurisdictions can establish rules explicitly limiting contributions and spending the country. …

Sustainable digital finance can unlock a low-carbon economy
Digital finance refers to the integration of big data, artificial intelligence (AI), mobile platforms, blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the provision of financial services. Sustainable finance refers to financial services integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into business or investment decisions. When combined, sustainable digital finance can leverage emerging technologies to …

Reallocate existing development finance arms
Cabinet approval of an infrastructure-focused development finance institution (DFI) is noteworthy, given weak credit growth amid increased capital spending in the budget. But it would certainly make more sense to reorient an operational DFI, such as IFCI or IIFL, to boost project finance, with an emphasis on project verification. Reports indicate that the National Bank …

Startups will soon be able to register overseas, the Ministry of Finance will announce a special agreement: Sources
The Ministry of Finance is said to be considering changes to the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), Income Tax Act, and Corporations Act. Sources that Your story took the floor to suggest that there could be changes to the tax code that would affect how shares held in overseas listed entities are taxed. Indian companies …
How to Implement International Trade Finance
By: Tradewind Finance New York, Feb 11. 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Making the leap to international sales is an exciting decision for any business. This can bring more (and more!) customers, more demand, and perhaps a new openness to explore product innovation based on regional preferences. If a vendor decides to expand their reach and …

Contour Partners with ThoughtWorks to Accelerate Digital Trade Finance in China
Contour, the global trade finance network, has partnered with international software consultancy ThoughtWorks in China. This marks the last major step for Contour in its expansion in the region and in the digitization of international trade. Through this partnership, Contour will leverage ThoughtWorks’ software expertise and familiarity with the enterprise solutions landscape in China to …

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Lowest-paying county of all states | Smart Change: Personal Finances
March 2021 marks one year of the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting our lives and the economy here in the United States. Before the pandemic, Americans were doing well financially, with major markers like unemployment hitting 50-year lows. After the pandemic, however, things look very different. In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, our country’s real GDP …

Bangladesh abandons nine coal-fired power plants as foreign funding dries up
Rising costs of coal imports and Bangladesh’s role as chair of the Climate Vulnerable Forum contributed to decision to scrap power projects, analysts say Bangladesh plans to abandon nine new coal projects as the cost of imported coal rises and foreign investors cut funding for polluting fossil fuels. The country’s energy secretary, Habibur Rahma, decided …

Best Trading Ideas from Anand Rathi Shares: Buy LIC Housing Finance, HDFC Life
BUY END OF LIC HOUSING | OBJECTIVE: Rs 500 | STOP LOSS: Rs 430 The stock is in the “higher highs-higher lows” cycle and is strongly poised to test its 52-week high zone in the near future. Over the past two sessions, it has consolidated near the previous high indicating strong …

Sensex opens 400 points higher, Nifty above 14,850; NTPC, M&M, Bajaj Finance are the winners
Sensex opened more than 400 points higher in trade today, in line with US markets, as investors eased concerns over the impact of rising bond yields. While Sensex rose 409 points to 50,258, Nifty climbed 104 points to 14,865. On Monday, Sensex closed up 750 points or 1.53% at 49,849 after investors cheered third-quarter GDP …

The Drilldown: Keystone XL Costs No More Than $1.3 Billion, Alberta Finance Minister Says
The head Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews said “taxpayers will not be liable” for the more than $1.3 billion in costs that have already been incurred for the Keystone XL pipeline, reports The Canadian Press. “Our total exposure is just under $1.3 billion. It’s not expected to grow significantly,” Toews said while answering questions from …

Lowest-paying county of all states | Personal finance
March 2021 marks one year of the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting our lives and the economy here in the United States. Before the pandemic, Americans were doing well financially, with major markers like unemployment hitting 50-year lows. After the pandemic, however, things look very different. In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, our country’s real GDP …

Abortion emerges as a key divide in Becerra’s finance audience
President Joe Biden’s candidate for head of the Department of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, told the Senate Finance Committee during some of the most tense exchanges in two days of confirmation hearings that he would follow the abortion law. Finance Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Did not specify when the committee, the only panel …

When Should You Start Taking Social Security? | Smart change: personal finance
The amount of the spouse’s benefit is not affected if the higher income receives benefits before full retirement age. So even if the higher-income spouse receives early benefits, the lower-income spouse can expect a spouse’s benefit based on the unreduced AIP of the higher income. However, this does not mean that a higher income taking …
Brinc Finance Launches Invitation-Only Spearhead Program, Offering Airdrops, Community Rewards, Bug Bounties, and More
The Brinc Token (BRC) is a next generation challenge cryptocurrency launched in May 2021. SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Effective immediately, members of the crypto community can visit Brinc Finance at Brinc.fi register for exclusive access at Brinc Spearhead Program, the closed beta of Brinc dAPP who launches into April.” This …

Make a Plan to Get Your Financial Resolution Back on Track | Personal finance
Having a personal reason in mind can inspire you to carry it out. Take smaller steps If you know your “why” but are having trouble finding a solution, try making “small plans as part of the big plan,” says Hubble. Think about what you can do on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to make …

Brazil will complete Angra 3’s financial package in 18 months, according to BNDES director: Energy & Environment
March 22, 2021 Leonardo Mendes Cabral, director of privatizations at the Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), said he expects a financing agreement to complete Unit 3 of the Angra nuclear power plant be ready by the end of next year. BNDES is one of the main funders for infrastructure projects in …

Chinese central bank prioritizes green finance
The bank will take climate change into account when implementing its monetary policy and regulatory role going forward and will encourage financial institutions to support green investments with a market-based approach. According to Yi, the government will be able to cover a small portion of the trillion yuan in financing that he believes may be …

How the Modi government can make the renaissance of the development finance institution a success this time around
Illustration by Ramandeep Kaur | The imprint Text size: A- A + TThe Narendra Modi cabinet approved a bill to create a government-owned development finance institution (DFI) called the National Bank for Infrastructure and Development Finance, which will be set up with a body of Rs 20 000 crore and an initial grant of Rs …

Investors in Debt Funds May Benefit from Tactical Yields and Indexing Opportunities
It was the time when the first wave of covid-19 hit India and the nation went into lockdown. A heavy dose of monetary stimulus from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowered yields and supported the debt market in the following months. According to some fund managers, the current surge in bond yields is also …
South Africa’s finance minister warns third wave of COVID-19 could hurt country’s ratings
South African Finance Minister Tito Mboweni gestures as he delivers his budget speech to parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, February 26, 2020. Reuters / Sumaya Hisham JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s Finance Minister said on Thursday that a third wave of coronavirus could destabilize the government’s efforts to control its finances and prevent a …

Finance Manager job at Futures Housing Group
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Apple Card customers could soon finance more than an iPhone
In December of last year, Apple started allowing its customers to finance their iPhone with their Apple Card. When purchasing a new iPhone through Apple’s website or through the Apple Store app, you can choose 0% financing with your Apple Card and the company will charge you monthly payments for 24 months. The finance option …