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Ruto initiates a new law to wipe the stain from Kenya’s financial image
Business Insider Africa
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June 17, 2025
William Ruto's decision to sign the bill not only stems from the need to combat Kenya’s financial crimes challenges, but also to position the country as a leader in East Africa's financial integrity and regulatory reforms. “Kenya is keen on...
Kenyan leader signs law to tackle money laundering, terrorism financing
Xinhua News Agency
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NAIROBI, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President William Ruto on Tuesday signed into law the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at strengthening the country's fight against financial crimes....
Investment Planning: A Pillar of Financial Security and Growth
The European Business Review
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June 17, 2025
In the journey toward financial independence and security, investment planning plays a critical role. It involves evaluating your current financial standing, identifying your future financial goals, and creating a strategy to achieve them...
UAE finfluencers: Guidelines when promoting finance
Gulf News
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Dubai: In a bid to protect retail investors and bring clarity to the fast-growing world of digital financial content, the UAE recently introduced a dedicated finfluencer licence — the first of its kind in the Middle East. Social media creators who...
Banks, BDCs’ recapitalisation signals strong, resilient financial system
Daily Trust
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June 17, 2025
The ongoing recapitalisation of banks and elapsed capital raising for Bureaux De Change (BDCs) point to Central Bank of Nigeria’s determination to entrench strong and resilient financial system. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi...
TIN Requirements by Country: A Comparative Guide to Global Financial Identity
Justice News Flash
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June 17, 2025
Understanding How Tax Identification Numbers Impact International Banking, Residency, and Asset Protection in 2025 VANCOUVER, BC – In a world of expanding financial transparency, offshore regulations, and aggressive tax enforcement, one acronym...
Saswat Finance raises $2.6m in Pre-Series A to scale agri-fintech operations
The Hindu Business Line
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June 17, 2025
The company has also partnered with banks and NBCFs such as RBL Bank, Shivalik Small Finance Bank, Ambit Finvest, and Western Capital in order to make agricultural loans accessible to farmers. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Rural-focused...
10 ministries, divisions spent additional Tk1.30 lakh cr in FY25: Finance ministry
The Business Standard
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June 17, 2025
Ten ministries and divisions have spent an additional Tk1,30,512 crore beyond their original budgetary allocations in the ongoing 2024-25 fiscal year, according to the Supplementary Financial Statement placed by the Ministry of Finance. These are...
Understanding the Financial Markets: Practical Trading Tips for Success
IT News Africa
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June 17, 2025
For those who know how to use them, the financial markets offer great prospects. Still, trading advice is not based on luck or gut feeling. The most successful trading tips are to apply discipline, plan, and have a strong awareness of market...
91% of Indian graduates prefer human financial advisors amid AI boom, reveals CFA Institute survey
The Economic Times
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June 17, 2025
In an era where artificial intelligence is increasingly prevalent, a striking 91% of Indian graduates still place their greatest trust in human financial advisors for reliable financial guidance, according to a survey by the CFA Institute. This...
China pushes regional finance bank as Russia pivots to Asia: analysts
South China Morning Post
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June 17, 2025
As the United States scales back foreign aid and increases financial sanctions through long-arm jurisdiction, analysts said Beijing is strengthening its influence in international development finance and regional economic cooperation. Driven by...
Ninth Wave Launches Managed Services Division to Accelerate Open Finance Adoption
New Castle News - Pennsylvania
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June 17, 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 17, 2025-- Ninth Wave, a leading provider of Open Finance connectivity solutions, today announced the launch of Ninth Wave Managed Services, a new division focused on helping financial institutions deploy open and...
Lagarde: more blue financing needed to protect oceans
Green Central Banking
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June 17, 2025
More blue financing is needed to protect marine life and coasts, as the ocean is a vital part of the world’s economy, European Central Bank (ECB) president Christine Lagarde has said. “We rely on the ocean for climate stability and economic...
FLA reports 5% fall in consumer car finance volumes in April
Yahoo Finance
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Consumer car finance new business volumes fell by 5% in April 2025 compared with the same period last year, according to the new figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA). The value of new business also saw a decrease of 2% over the...
Gavi and Asian Development Bank sign new partnership to boost health financing for immunisation
Biospectrum Asia
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June 16, 2025
Gavi and Asian Development Bank sign new partnership to boost health financing for immunisation June 17, 2025 | Tuesday | News To expand health and immunisation investments at the country level across Asia and the Pacific Gavi, the Vaccine...
Pay cap of €500,000 at AIB and PTSB removed, Finance Minister says
Breaking News from Ireland
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A pay cap of €500,000 in place at AIB and PTSB is to be lifted, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said. Mr Donohoe, who made the announcement after the Government sold its final 2 per cent stake in AIB on Monday, said it was not appropriate to...
Asset finance new business fell by 7% in April 2025
Yahoo Finance
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New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that total asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) fell in April 2025 by 7% compared with the same month in 2024. In the first four months of 2025,...
Georgia: Finance Minister introduces new revenue head, Irakli Beraia
Georgia Online
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June 17, 2025
Georgia: The Minister of Finance of Georgia, Lasha Khutsishvili, presented the employees of the Revenue Service with a new head, Irakli Beraia. The meeting held at the Ministry of Finance was attended by the Deputy Minister of Finance and Heads of...
GDL Leasing & Finance Expands Capital Base, Lists 20 Lakh New Shares On BSE; Lock-In Periods Announced
Free Press Journal
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June 17, 2025
GDL Leasing & Finance Ltd. has listed 20 lakh new equity shares. | Mumbai: Investors in GDL Leasing & Finance Ltd. have a fresh development to track as the company moves to strengthen its capital structure. On June 18, 2025, the Bombay Stock...
How to Use EMIs to Achieve Financial Goals Faster
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 17, 2025
VMPL New Delhi [India], June 17: In today's fast-evolving financial landscape, achieving big-ticket goals without draining savings is becoming a priority for many. Cashpey, a digital lending platform, is simplifying this journey by offering...