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IFC, Tamwilcom Launch $300 Million Initiative to Boost SME Financing in Morocco
Agadir – Tamwilcom, Morocco’s financial institution, partnered with The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Morocco. “Tamwilcom and IFC – International Finance Corporation have formalized the signing of a strategic investment agreement in Washington D.C.,” Tamwilcom announced. Said Jabrani, CEO of Tamwilcom, and Ethiopis Tafara, IFC Vice President of Africa, signed the partnership agreeme...
Blue state poured thousands of dollars into study on reparations as effort launches
Washington reportedly began a study on "reparative actions" for descendants of slavery on Friday after allocating $300,000 to the effort.Last year, the Washington State Legislature funded a study to examine the history and impact of slavery in the U.S. as it relates to "the geography of the former Washington and Oregon territories." The state also wants to analyze how residents were impacted by state laws and systems regarding criminal justice, economics and education, according to the Washingto...
Magnum Ice Cream Ranks Among Biggest Short Seller Bets in Europe
Magnum Ice Cream Co., the maker of Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers and Klondike bars, has become one of the most popular short bets in Europe as it grapples with shrinking profits and changing consumer appetites.
China’s Proya Cosmetics Earnings Drop as Core Brand Sales Weaken
Chinese beauty products maker Proya Cosmetics Co. reported 2025 revenue that declined year‑on‑year and missed analyst estimates, a trend that extended into the first quarter as sales of its core brand lost momentum.
MBA graduate ditches Rs 25 LPA job to become taxi driver, earns Rs 6.5 lakh monthly
MBA graduate ditches Rs LPA job to become taxi driver earns Rs lakh monthly
Buckle Up for Next Leg of Hungary’s Bond Rally, BofA’s Doan Says
The incoming Hungarian government is quickly taking its first steps to prepare the country to join the euro region, boding well for prolonging its steep bond rally, according a Bank of America Corp. economist.
Trucking company owner suing state over 'millionaires tax' says policy hits small businesses
Washington State’s newly signed income tax on high earners is already facing a legal challenge, with critics arguing it violates the state constitution and could hit small businesses.The measure implements a 9.9% tax on income of $1,000,000 or more for individuals and households, marking a major shift for a state that has resisted traditional income taxes. The law that established the tax was passed on March 11 and was signed by Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on March 30.While the tax was pitched...
REP CLAUDIA TENNEY: Why is New York punishing nuns who care for the dying?
For more than a century, the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne have quietly cared for the sick, accompanying them in their final days with dignity and compassion at the Rosary Hill Home in New York. These Catholic nuns provide free hospice care to terminally ill cancer patients who have nowhere else to go. They do not take a dime from patients or taxpayers, they simply serve, guided by their faith and a commitment to charitable care for the most vulnerable among us.Instead of supporting these dutif...
Pakistan decides to increase Eurobond issuance to over $1 billion
BusinessMust ReadPakistan decides to increase Eurobond issuance to over $1 billionBy Shoaib Nizami-Apr 21, 2026ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to increase its Eurobond issuance to $1 billion from $750 million, sources said on Tuesday, a day after the government had raised the issuance size from $500 million to $750 million. According to Ministry of Finance sources, the federal government will issue an additional $250 million in Eurobonds as part of the expanded plan. The total Eurobond issuance...
SCMP’s ‘original’ finance reporting honoured at State Street Institutional Press Awards
The South China Morning Post received six honours at the State Street Institutional Press Awards Asia-Pacific 2025 on Tuesday. The awards, which recognise outstanding news reporting on institutional finance across Asia-Pacific (APAC), drew a record 246 submissions this year from eight economies – mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and France. Most notably, SCMP veteran Enoch Yiu received the Outstanding Contribution to Institutional Journalism Award. The...
China confronts Middle East supply shock, as State Council mulls energy strategy
Beijing is putting its power strategy under the microscope as China navigates the impact of a shipping crisis in the Strait of Hormuz that risks becoming a long-term economic liability. Calling energy security a pillar of national stability, Premier Li Qiang on Monday convened a high-level study session of the State Council, China’s Cabinet, according to Xinhua. The meeting, focused on coordinating energy security and the sector’s transformation, was the latest in a series of policy discussions....
Iranian Rial Rate Today in Pakistan – April 21, 2026
BusinessPakistanIranian Rial Rate Today in Pakistan - April 21, 2026By Web Desk-Apr 21, 2026As of April 20-21, 2026, 1 crore (10 million) Iranian rials is trading at approximately PKR 10,000 in Pakistan’s open/informal market — roughly four times higher than the pre-surge level of around PKR 2,500. Pakistan Open Market (Premium/Informal Rate) Based on PKR 10,000 = 1 Crore IRR bundle rate PKR Amount Iranian Rial Equivalent 1 PKR ~1,000 IRR 10 PKR ~10,000 IRR 1,000 PKR ~1,000,000 IRR (10 lakh rial...
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Is China a winner of the Iran war or facing economic risks?
China's economy beats expectations despite the Iran war, but weak demand and structural risks remain.
Barclays makes new announcement for customers 'from Wednesday'
Barclays makes new announcement for customers 'from Wednesday'Skipton Building Society has also given customers and updateCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor11:39, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesBarclays is making some mortgage rate reductions from Wednesday(Image: Mike Egerton/PA)Customers of Barclays have been given good news in a new update. More mortgage lenders have announced rate cuts after a slew of reductions last week.Barclays said it was cutting rates across more than 20 mortg...
Royal Mail invests £500m to tackle late deliveries as second-class post cut back
Company promises to meet new delivery targets by next May after being fined last year for poor recordBusiness live – latest updatesSecond-class post will be delivered every other weekday and scrapped on Saturdays from next month as part of a £500m plan to tackle late deliveries at struggling Royal Mail.The delivery company has been testing a new letter delivery pattern in a pilot since July, and it will be rolled out nationwide in May. Continue reading...
‘Much‑needed relief’ for homeowners as more lenders poised to cut mortgage rates
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Premium for mainland China shares erodes – or flips – as capital flows to Hong Kong
A long-standing pricing gap between the mainland China-listed and Hong Kong shares of dual-listed companies has narrowed – and in some cases reversed – as global investors re-rate China’s technology companies. The Hang Seng AH Premium Index, a widely watched gauge of the valuation gap between dual-listed companies’ A shares trading on mainland exchanges and their H shares in Hong Kong, has remained below 120 in recent sessions, down sharply from a high of 157.89 in February 2024. The shift has.....
The hidden power keeping wages low
For decades, economists gave short shrift to the idea of monopsony — a power employers can have to suppress wages. Now a wave of research suggests it's everywhere, and a new book argues it's key to understanding today's inequality.