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Investment Bank China Renaissance Plans $600M BNB Treasury With YZi Labs: Bloomberg
Hong Kong-listed investment bank China Renaissance is seeking to raise $600 million to introduce a public crypto treasury focused on BNB, the native token of the BNB Chain that’s widely used for discounts on Binance fees. The project, if...

Indian-origin banker quits JP Morgan to join an AI investment bank: 'I have no regrets'
For most finance graduates, landing a job at an investment bank like JPMorgan is a dream come true. But for an Indian-origin investment banker, the allure of artificial intelligence proved stronger. In an interview, Varun Agarwal, 25, shared that...

Bank of America hikes gold forecast to $5K an ounce as investors flock to safe-haven asset
Bank of America on Monday hiked its price forecast for gold to $5,000 an ounce in 2026 as investors flock to the safe-haven asset. The bullish prediction follows a blowout year for the precious metal, which surged above $4,000 for the first time...
Finances: A survival guide for 60-year-old sandwiches
The real cost of caring: When love has a price tag If you’re in your 60s and still caring for both generations, you probably already know what the research is only just catching up to. The costs are real, and they’re relentless. A 2025 report...

Finance Minister Aurangzeb begins high-level talks in Washington ahead of IMF-world bank meetings
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday began a series of high-level meetings in Washington DC, aimed at securing investment and development financing as part of his participation in the annual meetings of the...

Cryptocurrency options on futures - Bloomberg cheat sheet
Bitcoin and Micro Bitcoin options OPTION SUBCLASS CME GLOBEX CODE BLOOMBERG CODE (DETAILED) BLOOMBERG OMON CODE BITCOIN OPTIONS MONDAY WEEKLY P1A - P5A PDAW_(Month Code)(Year Code)(Option Code)(Week Code)(Strike) PDAA Curncy TUESDAY WEEKLY P1B -...

Bank invests in SS red mangrove restoration effort
(CNS): RF Bank & Trust (Cayman) and Sustainable Cayman have joined forces in an effort to restore red mangrove habitats along Grand Cayman’s South Sound Boardwalk. In recent decades, hundreds of acres of mangrove habitat across Grand Cayman have...

Finance Ministry preps tax reform timeline
Revising income tax deductions a priority The Finance Ministry is preparing a timeline for its tax reform plan, covering both tax increases and reductions. According to finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit, once the government's "Quick Big...

Finance Minister: Super Gasoline Price Cut by $1 Per Litre, Effective Immediately
Effective immediately, vehicle owners using Super gasoline will pay less at the pump. This from Minister of Finance, Davendranath Tancoo, as he gave his maiden Budget presentation in the House of Representatives on Monday. “Effectively...

Financial expert from Colorado offers tips for those struggling during government shutdown
If you are living paycheck to paycheck here in Colorado, Roger Reynolds, CEO of Reynolds Financial Group in Greenwood Village says there are ways to stretch your dollar. First, he suggests prioritizing expenses that are fixed.

Finance Titans May Have Found Trojan Horse For 'Climate Mandates'
Major global asset managers including BlackRock and Blackstone have been looking to buy power utilities across America in a move that some industry insiders warn could harm consumers, raise electricity costs and advance a climate-driven energy...

Investors are on edge as talk of an AI bubble gets louder
Last week, the London-based Balderton Capital hosted an event to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The renowned venture capital firm, which has backed the likes of Revolut, Wayve and Darktrace, hired out the V&A museum for the lavish affair....

Financial Conversations Every Couple Should Have Before Marriage
Money remains among the most significant reasons why couples in the US break up, with 45% of them occasionally arguing about money issues. These money arguments are considered huge indicators that a marriage could fail. The key is not to avoid...

Investing In The Future: Arthur Blank Foundation Donates $50M To HBCUs In Atlanta
Source: Kevin C. Cox / Getty Arthur Blank’s latest move is nothing short of monumental. Through the Arthur Blank Foundation, he has pledged $50 million over the next 10 years to support four of Atlanta’s most storied HBCUs (Clark Atlanta...

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Financial Advice New Zealand Leaders Recognised On The Global Stage
Press Release – Financial Advice New Zealand The award recognises individuals who have made a lasting impact on the advancement of financial planning and CFP certification worldwide through leadership, advocacy and volunteer service. DENVER, COLO...

Bank of America says investors are ignoring one major stock market risk
For a market that seems eerily calm, a sudden change could be closer than most investors think. The latest volatility insights report from Bank of America says the S&P 500's historically low volatility hides a fragile setup that could break if one...

Bank branch closures alert: Santander shutting down dozens of locations in 2025 - full list
Santander is in the process of closing dozens of bank branches in 2025 with customers opting to use online banking services in lieu of physical locations. Earlier this year, the high street staple confirmed its branch network would be slashed by...

Bank of Albania Purchases €914 Million to Curb Lek’s Appreciation
The Governor of the Bank of Albania, Gent Sejko, presented the 2024 Annual Report before the Parliamentary Committee on Economy, highlighting the country’s main economic developments. He emphasized that Albania’s economic outlook remains positive....

Polkadot at $3, Hedera at $0.17 — Investors Bet on BullZilla as the Next Early Coin with 1000x Upside
Polkadot (DOT) and Hedera (HBAR) continue to capture attention with their strong growth potential. As investors look for early coins with 1000x upside. Polkadot’s Superchain upgrade is reshaping cross-chain communication, while Hedera is at a...