Today’s Top News: Secretary Blinken Travels to Mexico, and More
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Workers Exposed to Extreme Heat Have Few Protections
Tens of millions of Americans are struggling to cope with soaring temperatures. OSHA is developing new workplace safety standards, but they are not yet complete.Read More
Wildfires, Flooding, Heat: How Climate Changed Upended Summer
The globe’s warmest months on record redefined summer for many Americans.Read More
A Wartime Election in Ukraine? It’s a Political Hot Potato.
In normal circumstances, President Volodymyr Zelensky would be running for re-election next spring. Analysts say an election is unlikely, but the prospect is causing some anxiety in Kyiv.Read More
Indian Commuters Demand Integrated Fare Payments for Public Transit
India’s public transit systems must evolve to provide integrated fare payment options that cater to the diverse needs of commuters, says a report by Koan Advisory Group. The study emphasises the growing preference for debit/credit cards and digital solutions among commuters. Koan Advisory Group, a New Delhi-based public policy consulting firm, has released a new […]
HPE Modernises Dubai Islamic Bank to Support ‘Operational Efficiency’ and ‘Economic Diversification’
UAE-based Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has joined forces with US-based information technology company Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), taking advantage of its HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform to modernise its core banking system. Dubai Islamic Bank revealed that it hopes the move with HPE can deliver improved customer experience and launch new services and digital products. In […]
Where Have the Traders Gone? A $4 Trillion Market Is Stuck in a Rut
Hong Kong’s stock market has stalled, trading volumes are slumping and foreign investors are backing away.Read More
Fintech in Canada: the Immigrant Innovation Frontier
Canada’s fintech landscape is in a transient phase. External economic and geopolitical factors have led to a cautious approach from investors, leading to a drop in valuations and investments. Yet, amid these challenges, an emerging segment is capturing the attention of the industry: financial services tailored for newcomers. Data from KPMG in Canada paints a […]
Navigating the Digital Tide: Australia’s Financial Sector Transformation
Australia’s financial sector is experiencing a profound transformation, driven by the rise of digital banking. Traditional banking, once synonymous with brick-and-mortar branches, is now rapidly evolving through mobile apps and strategic partnerships with fintech companies. Here Aaron White, vice president and general manager at Nutanix, a provider of cloud software offering organisations a single platform […]
Tax Moves to Consider Now Before 2017 Cuts Expire
The Trump-era tax cuts will phase out at the end of 2025 unless they are extended. Financial advisers say now is the time for retirees—and near retirees—to start planning for that.Read More
