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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

1 min read

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Many fintechs have been nimble and adaptable during COVID-19

The FINANCIAL-- A global study jointly authored by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, The World Bank and The World Economic Forum reveals 12 out of 13 fintech sectors have grown during the first half of 2020 compared to the same period in

by The FINANCIAL

December 4, 2020

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American Express commits $2.5M to “100 for 100” program

The FINANCIAL — American Express (NYSE: AXP) revealed the 100 Black women entrepreneurs selected for its “100 for 100” program, which will provide each with grants of $25,000 and 100 days of business resources, including business education, mentorship, marketing, virtual networking, WorkSpaces

by The FINANCIAL

November 20, 2020

6 mins read

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American Express launches education campaign to educate consumers about how protect themselves from fraud

The FINANCIAL — American Express has launched new resources to educate consumers about how to protect themselves from fraud. Throughout the holiday shopping season – a time when fraud attempts increase – consumers who follow the company’s social media channels will see infographics,

by The FINANCIAL

November 19, 2020

1 min read

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Societe Generale finances new e-Buses in Chile with $129.5 M

The FINANCIAL — Societe Generale jointly led the US$129.5MM financing for 433 e-Buses and associated charging infrastructure for the RED transit system in Santiago, Chile. These zero-emission, 100% electric buses manufactured by BYD are leased to and operated by Metbus. The buses are jointly owned by

by The FINANCIAL

November 17, 2020

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EIB finances KINEXON with €15 mln to develop their internet of things technology

The FINANCIAL — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and KINEXON, a Munich-based global technology leader that develops hardware and software solutions, have signed a €15 million venture debt loan to promote KINEXON’s real-time localisation technology, which enables objects or people to interact

by The FINANCIAL

November 16, 2020

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Cisco revenue falls by 9% to $11.9 bln

The FINANCIAL — Cisco reported first quarter results for the period ended October 24, 2020. Cisco reported first quarter revenue of $11.9 billion, net income on a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis of $2.2 billion or $0.51 per share, and non-GAAP net

by The FINANCIAL

November 13, 2020

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EBRD and TSKB co-finance Turkish chocolate maker Altinmarka

The FINANCIAL — Turkey’s leading cocoa producer and chocolate maker, Altinmarka Gida Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS, is receiving a financial boost to keep up with growing demand. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Turkiye Sinai Kalkinma Bankasi (TSKB), the Industrial Development Bank

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2020

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EBRD, EU and GCF boost green finance in Egypt

The FINANCIAL — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Union (EU) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) are responding to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Egyptian economy by boosting green finance and the development of value chains for the private sector. Working with

by The FINANCIAL

November 11, 2020

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World Bank releases guide for sovereign issuers to engage with investors on ESG issues

The FINANCIAL — The World Bank today published a guide to help public debt managers improve their engagement with investors on ESG topics. Titled “Engaging with Investors on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Issues – A World Bank Guide for Sovereign Debt Managers,” it

by The FINANCIAL

November 9, 2020

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