Financial markets
In a bid to educate shareholders and enhance corporate governance in Pakistan, the Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) and the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG) have introduced a new digital platform, Shareholder Agahi. The platform was launched under the guidance of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
Dividends
Kuwait-based Mobile Telecommunications Company K.S.C.P, known as Zain, has outlined the key dates for its corporate action regarding the distribution of cash dividends for the first half of 2025. In accordance with the Capital Markets Authority's disclosure requirements, Zain will distribute a cash dividend payout
Financial markets
The passage of the "Genius Act" last month, which sets rules for government-backed stablecoins, has ignited a heated debate about the potential risks and benefits of these dollar-pegged crypto tokens for the economy. With a market cap exceeding $250 billion and the potential to reach $2 trillion within
Financial markets
A 67-year-old retired businessman from Noida Sector 128 was duped of Rs. 68.77 lakh by a cyber fraud involving stock market investments after being approached by an unidentified woman. The victim, who wished to remain anonymous, was convinced to invest in the share market through a stock trading group
Financial markets
Research from the School of Information Engineering has made significant progress in addressing the scalability and security challenges hindering the adoption of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The study proposes a novel framework using Ethereum staking and Layer-2 scaling solutions to overcome these limitations. By leveraging a hybrid token standard and
Financial markets
As of August 16, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted liquidity operations under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF), Marginal Standing Facility (MSF), and Standing Deposit Facility (SDF). The operations involved a net liquidity injection of ₹-1,32,921.00. Key Takeaways: * The weighted average rate for the overnight
Financial markets
Jerome Powell, the chair of the US Federal Reserve, will deliver a crucial speech at the annual gathering of central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday. The speech comes amid intense pressure from President Trump, who has criticized Powell for not cutting interest rates. A list of potential candidates
Financial markets
The Real Estate Development Company, listed on the Amman Stock Exchange under the symbol REDV, has demonstrated stability in its stock performance. On August 17, 2025, the company's shares opened and closed at JD 0.47, marking a steady position in the financial market. The company's
Financial markets
Kenyan fund managers have witnessed a remarkable surge in investments in offshore assets, such as foreign company stocks, gold, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), as they seek higher returns and easier entry and exit prospects. The value of listed offshore securities held by collective investment schemes skyrocketed by 161.1 percent
Financial markets
High Performance Real Estate Investments (HIPR) on the Amman Stock Exchange maintained a steady trading pace on Thursday, ending the day unchanged. Throughout the session, HIPR's shares traded between 0.26 JD and 0.27 JD, before closing back at the reference price of 0.26 JD. The
Financial markets
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has made a significant mistake by lowering its main policy interest rate from 4.25pc to 4pc this month. Despite high and rising inflation, the MPC undermined its credibility by cutting rates. This decision has been met with financial market
Financial markets
High Performance Real Estate Investments (HIPR) on the Amman Stock Exchange maintained a steady trading pace on Thursday, ending the day unchanged. Throughout the session, HIPR's shares traded between 0.26 JD and 0.27 JD, before closing back at the reference price of 0.26 JD. The
