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Ministry of Finance moves to improve management of foreign funding
Ministry of Finance moves to improve management of foreign funding The government is moving to improve the management and use of foreign funding to support national development, the Ministry of Finance said at a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City. On...

Senate finance chair questions WV Supreme Court…
CHARLESTON — Budget pressures have hit the state Supreme Court, and more funding from the Legislature isn’t guaranteed. Senate Finance Chairman Jason Barrett is pushing back on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals’ call for increased funding...

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Sept. 30
Dr. Anna Grassellino, Board Member | WikipediaDr. Anna Grassellino, Board Member | Wikipedia North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Sept. 30. Here is the agenda provided by...

Why Whales Are Rotating from Ripple (XRP) into This Crypto at Just $0.035, What do They Know?
While Ripple (XRP) remains a staple of the majority of whale portfolios, on-chain activity in recent weeks shows large investors pouring heavily into Mutuum Finance (MUTM). The utility-driven DeFi altcoin is priced at just $0.035 in Stage 6 of its...

Bajaj Finance Q2 update: AUM grows 24% YoY, deposit book surges over 5%
Bajaj Finance delivered a strong operational performance in the second quarter of FY26, posting a 24% year-on-year (YoY) jump in Assets Under Management (AUM) to approximately Rs 4,62,250 crore, up from Rs 3,73,924 crore as of 30 September 2024....

Hurricane Katrina Impacts Then and Now
I recently read several articles marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The articles covered a plethora of changes, including ISO form changes, the quality of claims serviced, the enormous financial cost, the unreal people cost, the...

Banks resume cash dividends as financial health rebounds
Banks resume cash dividends as financial health rebounds Several banks have resumed cash dividend payments, signalling a rebound in financial health after years of restrictions, with total disbursements reaching nearly $1.7 billion so far this...

Saudi finance minister leads delegation at GCC economic meeting
Kuwait City: Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan led the Kingdom’s delegation to the 124th meeting of the GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee in Kuwait. The meeting brought together finance ministers from Gulf Cooperation...

Judicial Independence, Financial Autonomy, and Institutional Integrity in Ghana
1. Introduction The judiciary forms the backbone of Ghana’s democratic framework. As the guardian of the Constitution and the arbiter of disputes, it must remain independent, impartial, and insulated from political interference. Yet, in practice,...

Unclaimed Financial Assets: FM Sitharaman Urges Citizens To Spread The Word
Gandhinagar: 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 campaign on...

The pros and cons of making a small insurance claim - Limerick financial advisor
THIS is a question I’m asked quite frequently and it’s been a while since I covered this area so this week I thought I’d revisit it and give you my thoughts. So in this weeks’ article I’m going to look at the consequences of making a small claim...
Chase says finances, infrastructure hurting West Indies cricket
West Indies skipper Roston Chase on Saturday bemoaned Caribbean cricket's finances and poor infrastructure following a crushing defeat to India in the first Test. The visitors went down by an innings and 140 runs inside three days in Ahmedabad...

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,...

Why financial identity is the missing element in money education
Financial knowledge has never been more available – and financial stress has never been more widespread. Budgeting apps track every dirham. TikTok influencers and YouTube tutorials churn out tips for every money problem under the sun. If knowledge...

US government shutdown: Deadlock extends to next week- How will it affect your household finances
The federal government shutdown has entered its third day, and possibly the deadlock can extend to next week. Depending on the duration of the shutdown, it could have far-reaching implications for household finances. Economists have indicated that...

WSL Football bosses hire Goldman to kick off financing review
Football chiefs are to bring in Wall Street's best-known investment bank to explore options for financing the growth of women's football in England. Sky News has learnt that the board of the WSL are close to hiring Goldman Sachs to evaluate...

Finance Ministry reports threefold rise in free meal budget absorption
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Finance Ministry has reported a threefold increase in budget absorption for the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program following a shift from a reimbursement-based payment system. Director General of Treasury, Astera Primanto...

Hospices in Wales facing an “unsustainable” financial crisis
Financial resources for federal workers furloughed from shutdown
00:09 Speaker A Hundreds of thousands of federal workers have been placed on furlo as a result of the government shutdown now in its third day. That means they, along with essential workers still on the job will not receive a paycheck until the...

Nirmala Sitharaman Launches 'Aapki Punji, Aapka Adhikar' Nationwide Campaign on Unclaimed Financial Assets
Gandhinagar, October 4: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday launched here a three-month-long nationwide awareness campaign on unclaimed assets in the financial sector - 'Aapki Punji, Aapka Adhikar' (your money, your right). The...