A screen displays the Nikkei 225 Stock Average figure at the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), operated by Japan Exchange Group Inc. (JPX), in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. The expansion of Israel’s ground operations in Gaza added more pressure to global markets as investors prepare for a busy week packed with major central bank decisions and a high-stakes announcement of US bond sales. Photographer: Akio Kon/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesJapanese government bond yields surged Thursday, with the 10-year JGB yield hitting the highest since June 2009, with experts pointing to pressure from a global…
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Deploys capital towards opportunities in AI, quantum computing, digital assets, defence, biotechnology and moreDUBAI, UAE, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fayafi Investment Holding, the first UAE firm made available through a bankable certificate issued under the SIX Swiss Exchange framework, listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange and featured on Bloomberg, has announced a strategic expansion of its investment portfolio to capture emerging opportunities.Fayafi has deployed USD 1.2 billion in investments towards diversified and high-growth opportunities in strategic industries. The move aligns Fayafi’s long-term investment strategy with key financial, technological, and green finance opportunities. Fayafi Investment Holding’s diversified portfolio allocation across…
Deploys capital towards opportunities in AI, quantum computing, digital assets, defence, biotechnology and moreDUBAI, UAE, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fayafi Investment Holding, the first UAE firm made available through a bankable certificate issued under the SIX Swiss Exchange framework, listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange and featured on Bloomberg, has announced a strategic expansion of its investment portfolio to capture emerging opportunities.Fayafi has deployed USD 1.2 billion in investments towards diversified and high-growth opportunities in strategic industries. The move aligns Fayafi’s long-term investment strategy with key financial, technological, and green finance opportunities. Fayafi Investment Holding’s diversified portfolio allocation across…
Greg Foran, chief executive officer of Air New Zealand Ltd., during an interview on Nov. 1, 2024.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAir New Zealand announced on Thursday that CEO Greg Foran will step down in October after five years at the helm, as the airline navigates global supply chain disruptions and ongoing engine maintenance challenges.Foran, a former Walmart executive, has led the Kiwi flag carrier through a turbulent period, with the airline facing unique hurdles compared to its global peers, partly due to its geographic isolation.New Zealand’s relatively small domestic market and intense competition from Australian rivals Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia have intensified the airline’s challenges.Joining Air New Zealand just as the COVID-19 pandemic loomed, Foran tackled a series of crises, from…
Fresh off a Mardi Gras high, Mobile city officials had reason to celebrate with a financial win on the new Civic Center arena. The city secured a better-than-expected deal, selling $250 million in bonds to JP Morgan at a favorable 4 percent interest rate. But the morning-after haze brought a headache: The Mobile County Commission’s support for the $300 million project is looking more elusive by the day.“I don’t have a concern,” Mayor Sandy Stimpson said of the county’s reluctance. “I am disappointed, let’s say that.”With construction set to begin soon, officials hope the 10,000-seat arena will be ready for…
Top White House officials are crafting policy to take on China and bolster the United States’ position over rare earths and critical minerals — a move meant to fulfill President Donald Trump’s vow Tuesday evening to take “historic action.” “Later this week, I will also take historic action to dramatically expand production of critical minerals and rare earths here in the USA,” Trump told lawmakers during a joint session of Congress. The administration is preparing an executive order to accelerate the nation’s production and processing of raw materials, including rare earths, according to a person working in the mining industry…
The first six weeks of the Trump administration have felt more like six years for transportation advocates, and you’re not alone if you’re struggling to get your bearings. Here are four simple, concrete ways that you can get your feet back on the ground and get plugged in to the fight to protect shared and active modes right now, and a few resources to help you be the most effective advocate you can be, whether you have time for a few clicks or a full-fledged campaign.1. Make a better call to your congresspersonThe Trump administration’s attempts to freeze, stall, and…
Hiring volumes in structured finance and private credit rebounded in 2024 and are likely to remain robust across 2025, new research has found. According to a report from recruitment specialists RCQ Associates, hiring has been noticeably driven by the growth in demand for private credit, with several alternative asset mangers and insurance companies adding to their teams last year. RCQ said that it expects this trend to continue into 2025. RCQ’s Structured Finance & Private Credit Compensation Report 2025 found that average basic pay increases for those not promoted or moving externally reached six per cent last year. The average…
FILE PHOTO: Special Counsel of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger poses for a portrait in an undated handout image.U.S. Office Of Special Counsel | Via ReutersA federal appeals court on Wednesday allowed the Trump administration to remove a top federal ethics watchdog from his office while a lawsuit challenging his termination plays out.The order permitting the removal of Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel came four days after a federal district court judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s attempt to boot Dellinger was “unlawful, and as the special counsel opposes the terminations of…
Author: Lin Bo-yu Regulation March 06, 2025 Thailand plans to launch the voluntary carbon market in 2027. (Photo: iStock) Thailand’s carbon market is still in its early stages, with its Securities and Exchange Commission estimating that the voluntary carbon market (VCM) will be launched by 2027, ahead of the mandatory market. The cap on carbon credits for offsetting emissions is set at 15%, matching Taiwan’s limit but significantly exceeding Singapore’s 5%. Thai authorities hope this measure will boost the country’s carbon market development. Nature-based carbon credits to drive voluntary market Suraphon Buphakposum, Vice President of Sustainability Services Development at the Stock…