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Short-Term Earnings Goals Drive More Pollution, Especially for Green Companies

October 9, 2022

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Yale SOM’s Frank Zhang and Jacob Thomas suspected that firms might increase their pollution when they’re struggling to meet earnings targets—and in new research, they and their co-authors found that indeed they do. What surprised them was who was most likely to engage in this pattern: the firms with a history of environmental responsibility.

One in four companies globally have suffered a data breach that cost them US$1 – 20 million or more in the past three years

British Reporter — One in four companies (27%) globally have suffered a

by British Reporter

October 3, 2022

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What is driving global supply chain bottlenecks?

The FINANCIAL — Bottlenecks in the world economy have been a key

by British Reporter

September 12, 2022

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Bank of America Payments and Spending Data Shows Consumers Continue to Demonstrate Robust Spending Growth

British Reporter — The number of customers making childcare payments in August

by British Reporter

September 12, 2022

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ADB to Help Strengthen Pakistan’s National Disaster Risk Management

The FINANCIAL -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on November 24 has approved a $200 million loan to strengthen Pakistan’s disaster risk management including support to the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) to reduce the country’s vulnerability to disasters from natural

by The FINANCIAL

November 25, 2016

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Consumer climate stabilizes at the end of the year

The FINANCIAL -- Overall, consumer mood appears to be stable in November. Economic expectations and propensity to buy have increased slightly, while income expectations have experienced a minimal decline.

by The FINANCIAL

November 25, 2016

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NIB and SG Finans launch SME facility in Norway, partly Arctic

The FINANCIAL -- NIB and Norway’s SG Finans have launched a EUR 150 million loan facility for financing equipment leasing to small and medium-sized enterprises in Norway.

by The FINANCIAL

November 24, 2016

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Retailers expect strong Christmas sales

The FINANCIAL -- The Barclays Christmas Survey 2016 has revealed that retailers are optimistic that they will achieve a positive result in their biggest sales period, with most anticipating increased revenues on Black Friday and across the wider Christmas season.

by The FINANCIAL

November 22, 2016

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NIB lends to increase proportion of renewable fuels in Finland

The FINANCIAL -- NIB has signed a 12-year loan with Finnish utility Helen Oy to finance an increase in the proportion of renewable fuels in its energy production.

by The FINANCIAL

November 22, 2016

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NIB signs loan for improvements to public water network in Kungälv, Sweden

The FINANCIAL -- NIB and the Swedish municipality of Kungälv have signed a 20-year maturity loan for the construction of a new waterworks and the expansion of the public water and sewage networks.

by The FINANCIAL

November 21, 2016

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ADB and PFTAC Strengthening Public Financial Management in Pacific

The FINANCIAL -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) in partnership with the Pacific Financial Technical Assistance Centre (PFTAC) is helping Pacific governments better manage their public financial systems.

by The FINANCIAL

November 21, 2016

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Gap Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results

The FINANCIAL -- Gap Inc. on November 17 reported results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2016.

by The FINANCIAL

November 18, 2016

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NIB funds new Aalto University campus near Helsinki

The FINANCIAL -- NIB and Finland’s Aalto University Foundation have signed a long-term loan agreement of EUR 60 million for the construction of two university buildings near Helsinki.

by The FINANCIAL

November 17, 2016

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Staff costs in UK’s care homes at all-time high

The FINANCIAL -- A surprise increase in the use of agency staff within the UK’s care homes has resulted in nursing home staff costs equating to 55% of turnover, according to NatWest’s Care Home Benchmarking Report.

by The FINANCIAL

November 16, 2016

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