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Sitharaman calls on people to inform others about unclaimed financial assets
Gandhinagar, Oct 4: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday urged citizens to spread the word about unclaimed assets in the financial sector, guiding people to claim what is rightfully theirs. Launching the nationwide awareness...

Africa Finance Corporation Secures Record $1.5B Loan for Growth Projects
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has secured a record-breaking $1.5 billion syndicated loan from a consortium of international banks. This substantial capital infusion, which notably exceeded its initial target of $1.3 billion, will...

Business Spotlight: Experior Financial Group – Empowering Shoreline with Financial Knowledge & Confidence
Experior Financial Group – Empowering Shoreline with Financial Knowledge & Confidence When it comes to financial planning, many people feel overwhelmed by the complexity of money management, taxes, and retirement strategies. That’s where Experior...

Buy Max Financial stock for 24% upside, says MOFSL; details here
Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL) has upgraded Max Financial Services to a ‘Buy’ rating, assigning a target price of Rs 2,000, implying an upside of 24 per cent from current levels. The brokerage highlighted robust growth prospects for the...
SWIFT Integration Places Chainlink at the Heart of a New Financial Order
Chainlink's recent SWIFT integration cements its position at the center of of an emerging financial infrastructure | Credit: Anete Lusina / Pexels. Key Takeaways As financial institutions embrace tokenization, they increasingly rely on Chainlink’s...

Watch: Finance Ministry invites submissions for 2026 National Budget
Nqobile Bhebhe, Zimpapers Business Hub The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion has officially commenced the 2026 National Budget formulation process and is inviting inputs that outline key policy priorities,...

CSO says supreme court ruling yet to deliver LG financial autonomy
The Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity says local governments are yet to enjoy the financial autonomy granted by the supreme court in July 2024. The apex court had ruled that allocations from the federation account should be paid...

Central Bank reports steady rise in financial activity
Central Bank reports steady rise in financial activity 4 October 2025 15:25 (UTC+04:00) In the second quarter of 2025, the volume of financial flows in Azerbaijan amounted to 28.9 billion manats, marking a 7.3 percent increase compared with the...

OpenAI acquires AI-led finance app Roi in personalisation push
OpenAI has acquired an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered finance app, Roi, the Verge reported on Friday. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. TechCrunch reported the recent acquisition, announced by chief executive Sujith Vishwajith, aimed...

Sacramento Attorneys Face Financial Crisis Amid Federal Funding Shutdown
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento defense attorneys are facing a dire financial crisis, as more than 40 lawyers representing federal defendants have been without pay since July. This situation arises from the cessation of federal funding for...

Oman's credit rating confirms success of its financial policies: Minister of Economy
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman continues to improve its credit rating issued by international rating agencies as the government continues its plans to manage financial obligations, reduce public debt levels, and boost non-oil revenues. Last week,...


Senators restrain Boni Khalwale after he nearly smacks Kakamega Finance CEC: "Stop it"
Senator Boni Khalwale clashed with a Kakamega County official during a tense Senate inspection, accusing the county of neglecting key stalled projects The heated exchange turned physical after Khalwale vowed to have the finance CEC, Benjamin...

Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:CFG) Shows Technical Strength and Positive Setup for Breakout
Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:CFG) has become a significant technical breakout candidate by a screening process that finds stocks showing both good basic technical condition and positive consolidation shapes. This method uses two specific...

Pakistan moves ahead with $475m IsDB-financed M-6 motorway
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has taken a major step forward on the long-awaited Hyderabad–Sukkur Motorway (M-6), a critical artery of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) approving $475 million in financing...

Caring for Aging Parents: An Expert Guide to Easing the Financial and Emotional Strain
A friend of mine got a call at 2 a.m. His dad had wandered out of the house with a golf club and a ball retriever, confused and disoriented. They found him hours later, injured and lying in someone's yard. That moment changed everything. It wasn't...

Pisces Weekly Horoscope (6th - 12th October 2025): Career, Finance, Health, Love & Education
Synopsis Pisces Weekly Horoscope (6th October to 12th October 2025): The Moon travels through the Pisces, Aries, Taurus, and Gemini signs. This can shift focus from self-reflection to family life. The Moon will be in the Pisces sign from 6th...

Capricorn Weekly Horoscope (6th - 12th October 2025): Career, Finance, Health, Love & Education
Synopsis Capricorn Weekly Horoscope (6th October to 12th October 2025): The Moon’s transits bring focus on communication, home, love, and routines. The Moon will be in the Pisces sign from 6th October to 7th October. This brings focus on...

CreditAccess, Fusion Finance: Motilal Oswal bet on recovery-led growth in microfinance
The microfinance industry, after enduring a turbulent phase, is now on a gradual path to recovery, supported by operational reforms and structural shifts that promise to strengthen the sector’s long-term fundamentals. While the road to...

Kyrgyzstan to receive financing from World Bank for Osh city development
10:25, 04 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Turdubek AIGYROV 10:25, 04 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Turdubek AIGYROV President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov approved the law ratifying the agreement between the Kyrgyz...