Financial services
Singlife, a leading financial services company, has partnered with GXS Bank to offer complimentary group personal accident insurance coverage to customers investing in the Bank's first investment product, GXS Invest. Eligible customers will automatically receive coverage for accidental death and total permanent disability, up to three times the
Economic development
As Africa faces an annual infrastructure funding gap of between USD 68 billion and USD 108 billion, the continent is at a critical juncture. Development assistance has declined by 10 percent, and foreign direct investment has dropped by 12 percent to USD 40 billion, emphasizing the need to mobilize domestic
Economic development
Virginia's international business scene has continued to thrive, as Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the graduation of 13 companies from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership's (VEDP) Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. These companies, who have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting
Economic development
Amid ongoing water issues in KwaZulu-Natal, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has raised concerns over the operational status of eThekwini's wastewater treatment works, revealing alarming statistics and community frustrations regarding environmental degradation and public health risks. The DA's spokesperson on environmental affairs for KZN, Hannah Lidgett, questioned
Financial services
Only 42% of Americans feel prepared to navigate shifting financial challenges, including higher costs from tariffs, market volatility, and recession concerns. As a result, more than two-thirds of respondents worry that the unpredictable economic environment could derail their financial goals. However, working with a financial advisor can significantly improve one&
Financial markets
Fauji Fertilizer Company Ltd's (FFC) trading activity saw a moderate move in its share price on July 11, 2025, during the ongoing futures contracts session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The company's futures contract, symbolized as FFC-AUG, is part of the Deliverable Future Contracts segment for
Financial markets
As the economy navigated heightened uncertainty and dramatic market dips in the first half of 2025, REITs and commercial real estate appeared to exit the ride in a similar place as where they started, while broader financial markets also exhibited similar overall performance. Despite a solid start to the year,
Financial markets
The Financial Market Stability Committee (FMC) of Liechtenstein, led by Eve Beck, met on July 7, 2025, for its 25th meeting, focusing on the economic situation and its implications on the country's economy and financial sector. The committee discussed the global economic challenges, high economic policy uncertainty, and
Financial markets
Africa's economy has long been hindered by the inability of its 41 currencies to interoperate freely, forcing businesses to rely on hard foreign currencies for cross-border trade, resulting in estimated transaction costs of $5 billion annually. The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) has unveiled the PAPSS African
Financial markets
DeFi Technologies Inc.'s subsidiary, Valour Inc., continues to demonstrate strong growth, reporting assets under management (AUM) of US$771 million (C$1.04 billion) as of June 30, 2025, representing a 5% decrease from the previous month. Despite market conditions, Valour maintained net inflows of US$4.5
Economic growth
Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, faces significant challenges in collecting and reporting accurate and transparent trade data. The inconsistencies in trade figures lead to misguided policies, revenue losses, and weakened investor confidence. The inadequate management of trade data by institutions such as the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigerian
Economic growth
Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo expressed optimism that Indonesia's economy can grow closer to 5.2 percent in 2026, a projection made by the Ministry of Finance, but emphasized that certain conditions need to be met. The central bank is advocating for policies that boost export performance, accelerate
