April 25, 2024
Investment

21% of Singapore NRIs are influenced by global trends in investments, survey reveals

The investment landscape in India offers an enticing opportunity for non-resident Indians (NRIs) looking to diversify their portfolios. This is because NRIs can choose from a diverse array of options, ranging from conventional choices like real estate and equities to modern avenues such as startups and angel investing, allowing them to align with their risk

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Funds

Countries Pause UN Funds For Gaza Amid Claims Staff Involved In October 7 Attack

The UNRWA played a pivotal aid role in Israel’s current war on Hamas in Gaza (File) London: Britain, Italy, and Finland on Saturday became the latest countries to pause funding for the United Nations refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA), following allegations its staff were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. Set up

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Funds

Community raises funds for family that lost two daughters in Gilroy crash

article Elisa and Valentina Ornelas pose for their baby brothers pregnancy announcement. ((Photo courtesy of GoFundMe)) GILROY, Calif. – A family in Morgan Hill is grieving after the death of two of their young loved ones due to a crash near Gilroy.  The two girls who died after the crash on Friday have been identified

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Crypto

Can cryptocurrency go green in the future? – Digital Transformation News

Why green cryptocurrency? The global cryptocurrency market is projected to grow from $910.3 million in 2021 to $1,902.5 million in 2028 at a CAGR of 11.1% in 2021-2028, as per insights from Fortune Business Insights, a market research platform. Reportedly, Bitcoin currently consumes around 110 Terawatt Hours per year, which is 0.55% of global electricity

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Funds

Japan ruling party lawmaker Ikeda arrested over slush fund scandal that has battered support for PM

The three have not commented on media reports about their involvement. Ikeda’s policy secretary, Kazuhiro Kakinuma, 45, was also arrested on Sunday. The two are accused of having failed to declare the money Ikeda received in political fundraising reports. In Japan, prosecutors question ruling LDP lawmakers over fundraising scandal Prosecutors decided to arrest the 57-year-old

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Finance

First Mover Advantage? Family Businesses and Sustainable Finance

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] By Professor Veronique J.A. LAFON-VINAIS Associate Professor of Business Education, Department of FinanceHKUST Business School Family businesses include a wide range of businesses from small owner operations to large listed companies, which are significant contributors to the economies of Asia and the world. According

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Investors

2023 in Review: Top 10 trends that caught investors’ attention this year

Despite experiencing headwinds from global monetary tightening, particularly US Fed rate hikes, the Indian economy and its markets demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2023. While the year began with elevated inflation, geopolitical uncertainties, and FPI outflows, a gradual easing of these pressures later boosted investor sentiment. India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals, marked by robust GDP growth, moderating

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Loans

Former NASA employee and husband face federal charges in alleged mortgage loan scheme

A former NASA employee and her husband are accused of running a mortgage loan scheme that involved fraudulent financing and refinancing. Noreen Khan,50, and Christopher Mayberry,51, surrendered to federal authorities and are set to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Yvonne Ho. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV,

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Investment

Why silver and gold may still be the safest investment there is: high jewellery houses Van Cleef & Arpels and Tiffany & Co. embrace precious metals, as values surge in uncertain times

The prices of gold, silver and platinum may all be beginning to enjoy tailwinds due to weakening global economic growth, stabilising rate hikes, geopolitical tensions and growing industrial demand, according to the World Bank. In September, the bank’s precious metals index hit 146.6. “Wars remind us how connected all countries and markets are – the

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Funds

US to pledge $3 bln for Green Climate Fund at COP28 – sources

People arrive to attend the Pledging Conference of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for the First Replenishment in Paris, France, October 25, 2019. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights DUBAI, Dec 2 (Reuters) – The United States will pledge $3 billion to the Green Climate Fund, sources familiar with matter said on Saturday as Vice

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