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

October 9, 2022

Finance

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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Beasley Broadcast Group reported Q3 revenue

The FINANCIAL — Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBGI) (“Beasley” or the “Company”), a multi-platform media company, announced operating results for the three- and nine‑month periods ended September 30, 2020. The results presented herein reflect actual results including the operations of WDMK-FM

by The FINANCIAL

November 4, 2020

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Internal Revenue Service announced changes to help struggling taxpayers

The FINANCIAL — The Internal Revenue Service announced a number of changes designed to help struggling taxpayers impacted by COVID-19 more easily settle their tax debts with the IRS. The IRS assessed its collection activities to see how it could apply relief

by The FINANCIAL

November 3, 2020

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New research finds no evidence of recovery in US household finances

The FINANCIAL — While US GDP is rising, households across the country face continued severe financial fragility, according to new joint research from faculty members at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Harvard Kennedy School and George Washington University. The research uses new

by The FINANCIAL

November 2, 2020

1 min read

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NIB finances UPM’s next-generation biorefinery in Germany

The FINANCIAL — NIB and the Finnish forest industry company UPM-Kymmene Oyj have signed a 10-year loan agreement for EUR 200 million for financing the construction of a biorefinery producing wood-based biochemicals in Leuna, Germany, that will provide bio-based sustainable alternatives for fossil

by The FINANCIAL

October 30, 2020

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IRS released tax inflation adjustments for 2021

The FINANCIAL — The Internal Revenue Service announced the tax year 2021 annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules and other tax changes. Revenue Procedure 2020-45 PDF provides details about these annual adjustments. Highlights of changes in Revenue

by The FINANCIAL

October 27, 2020

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EIB and IFD finance elderly care infrastructure upgrade with €200 mln

The FINANCIAL — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Instituição Financeira de Desenvolvimento (IFD) have joined forces to finance a €400 million investment programme aimed at upgrading infrastructure for long-term and elderly care across Portugal, involving approximately 150 projects. The funds

by The FINANCIAL

October 26, 2020

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ADB urges Southeast Asian countries to expand investments in digital infrastructure

The FINANCIAL — Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa today urged Southeast Asian countries to expand investments in digital infrastructure and ensure equitable access to technology as economies recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. “We must close the digital divide

by The FINANCIAL

October 21, 2020

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Cross-border payments are about to improve

The FINANCIAL — When paying for coffee, we swipe, tap, wave, and soon may wink—a quick and painless exchange of coffee for money. But when paying for imports or sending remittances, we often fill-out forms, wait for days, and pay—too much. Progress to

by The FINANCIAL

October 21, 2020

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To promote SMEs recovery IFC announced readiness to invest up to $2 billion pesos in ABL Trust Mexico

The FINANCIAL — The International Finance Corporation (IFC), member of the World Bank Group, announced an initial investment of $300 million pesos (approximately US$15 million equivalent) in ABL Trust Mexico, a trust conformed by MAS Leasing and Jolly Haul, two Mexican leasing

by The FINANCIAL

October 20, 2020

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International Finance Corporation supports SMEs in Turkey

The FINANCIAL — IFC is supporting the financing needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Turkey by partnering with Alternatif Bank to extend new trade-related or working capital loans to SMEs whose cashflows have been disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

by The FINANCIAL

October 19, 2020

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