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A quintessentially British new dining destination alights on the banks of the Thames
A new riverside dining destination has landed on the banks of the Thames. Located on the first floor of Fulham Pier, Brasserie Constance offers a casual-yet-refined setting that feels familiar yet unique. The eatery is the project of Michelin-star...

Iran-Israel war: Cyberattack cripples major banks
A devastating cyberattack launched during the recent 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel brought banking operations at two of Iran’s largest financial institutions—Sepah Bank and Pasargad Bank—to a halt, triggering a national financial...
From Beatings to Power: How a Lost Cow Shaped HH’ Politics- Linda Banks
From Beatings to Power: How a Lost Cow Shaped HH’ Politics By Linda Banks It was a quiet morning in Sussex, the kind that gently wraps itself around your senses. The sun was just beginning its slow climb above the hedgerows, painting the sky in...

Week ahead: US corporate earnings and international trade in focus
Alphabet and Tesla will be the first out of the block from amongst the so-called Magnificent Seven, with their earnings, on Wednesday. Earlier that same session, markets will be waiting on the release of a raft of purchasing managers' surveys...

Is Inflation Percolating or Just Another Head Fake for the Bear Camp?
One of the key questions of the day is if the inflation that so many have been anticipating this year is starting to percolate. Or, as the bulls are quick to point out, based on the recent data, maybe it’s just not coming. One of the bear camp’s...

Punchstats: Barrios leads with jab; Pacquiao banks on power blows
LAS VEGAS, United States — Manny Pacquiao’s close fight with Mario Barrios here Saturday, July 19, (Sunday, July 20, Manila time) ended up to be a battle between an aggressive power puncher against a jabber. Compubox, the company in charge of...

GENIUS Act Stops Big Tech And Banks From Monopolizing Stablecoins: Circle Exec
(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) In a significant development in the cryptocurrency sphere, the U.S. House of Representatives has introduced the 'Genius Act,' a legislative proposal aiming to regulate the issuance and operations of stablecoins by large...

India to set rules for banks to manage climate risks
20 July 2025 - 06:45 by REUTERS India’s central bank is close to finalising rules for banks and financial institutions to disclose and manage risks from climate change, sources say. The move runs counter to several top global banks including...

Understanding PSD3 and its impact on payments, innovation and offshore financial strategies
The European digital finance landscape is experiencing yet another fundamental shift with the soon-to-be-released third Payment Services Directive or PSD3. Understanding PSD3 and its impact Concentrating on improving consumer protection, refining...

Strategy Acquires $740 Million Bitcoin in Latest Investment
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-focused investment vehicle, Strategy, has acquired a further 6,220 Bitcoin at a cost of approximately $739.8 million, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing released on Monday. The purchase comes as...

US close: Stocks pare gains but S&P 500, Nasdaq still hit new records
With no major economic data on tap during the session, and little newsflow regarding tariff-related developments, the focus was firmly on earnings, with blue chip Verizon lifting sentiment after upgrading its full-year guidance. The Dow finished...

Core CPI Cools, Headline Heats: July Rate Cut Off the Table
Meanwhile, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) now accounts for 3% of the global market cap. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts. 1. A Mixed US CPI Inflation Report Core CPI came in cooler than expected,...

Bessent eyes review of Fed amid Trump dust-up with Powell
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought last week aimed to tamp down speculation that controversy over a $2.5 billion Federal Reserve renovation may be a Trojan horse for the Trump administration’s attempt to remove central bank Chair...

Banking services, ATMs, passport & drivers license kiosks, cheaper electricity for Reg 8 – Pres Ali at Mahdia meeting

Banking services will finally be available in Mahdia – President Ali
Residents of Mahdia, the mining town in the mountainous Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), have long asked for banking services, and on Friday night, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that commercial banks will soon set up ATMs there and offer other...

Banking revolution changed economic landscape
On July 19, 1969, India witnessed a landmark moment in its economic history when 14 major private banks were nationalised by the government led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. This bold and controversial step marked a turning point in India’s...

OPINION: How China Is Reshaping Global Finance Through New Development Banks
The traditional architecture of global finance—long dominated by Western-led institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank—is undergoing a subtle yet profound transformation. At the centre of this shift is China, whose...
Australia’s banks and super funds lift ad spend to $696m
Share Tweet Share Email Australia’s top financial brands increased advertising spend by 16% year-on-year, according to Nielsen’s latest Ad Intel data. From July 2024 to June 2025, the sector’s total spend rose from $600 million to $696 million,...

What profile and challenges for Tunisian banks in 2025, per Tunisie Valeurs
The year 2025 appears “uncertain” and gloomy for Tunisian banks, facing a tense cyclical context, an expected decline in interest rates that could weigh on their interest margins, tighter fiscal policies imposed by authorities, as well as...

Country star Shania Twain supports Maine food banks with $25,000 donation
AUBURN, Maine (WGME) -- It's a big donation from a big name. Country music star Shania Twain is donating $25,000 to the Good Shepherd Food Bank in Auburn. This will provide meals for about 50,000 people. Twain is passionate about ending food...