Tag: Finance
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FDI Flows to India Jump 73% in 2025, UNCTAD Reports
India’s FDI Surges by 73% in 2025, UNCTAD Data Shows Foreign Direct Investment into India climbed sharply in 2025, with UNCTAD reporting a 73% increase and total inflows reaching about $47 billion. The rise highlights continued investor confidence in India’s growth story, underpinned by a large-services sector, digital transformation, and ongoing policy reforms that aim…
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Trump’s devious deal hits China’s wallet — and its influence
Introduction: a deal with wide implications Donald Trump’s latest maneuver in the international arena is drawing intense scrutiny for how it could reshape China’s financial landscape and its broader influence. The central claim is that a strategic agreement—crafted quietly, executed with political speed, and pitched as a pathway to greater leverage for the United States—could…
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CFPB Turbulent Year Since Trump’s Return: A Watchdog Under Pressure
Introduction: A watchdog in flux The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has spent the past year navigating a landscape shaped by leadership shifts, evolving political priorities, and fresh questions about how aggressively it should police the financial marketplace. As NPR and other outlets have chronicled, the bureau’s path is not merely about regulatory rules; it’s…
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Accounting Firm Projects $12M Bill Overseeing Greg Martel Ponzi Bankruptcy
Overview: A Large-Scale Bankruptcy Administration As the fallout from the Greg Martel Ponzi scheme continues to ripple through the wallets of more than 1,700 investors, new court filings reveal an eye-popping figure attached to the administration of Martel’s bankruptcy. An accounting firm appointed to manage the proceedings estimates a total bill of around $12 million…
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Markets Tumble as Gold and Silver Surge on Trump’s Tariff Threats and Greenland Ambitions
Markets Slip on Trump’s Tariff Threats and Greenland Gambit Global financial markets wobbled Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions by threatening to impose additional tariffs on eight European countries, intensifying fears over a broader conflict just as the administration pursues a controversial bid to claim Greenland. The combination of protectionist policy rhetoric,…
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Pakistan’s Current Account Deficit in December 2025 Signals Worsening External Position
Pakistan’s December 2025 Current Account: A Deficit Reversing a Brief Surplus The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a current account deficit of $244 million for December 2025, marking a sharp reversal from the prior month’s modest surplus of $100 million. The December figure adds to a narrative of a fragile external balance as the…
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Champion Breweries Announces N42bn Public Offer to Acquire Bullet Brand Portfolio
Champion Breweries Sets Stage for a Major Industry Move In a bold strategic move to expand its footprint in the beverages sector, Champion Breweries Plc has announced plans to raise about N42 billion through a public offer of ordinary shares. The goal is to fund the acquisition of the Bullet brand portfolio and reinforce the…
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The alleged fraudster who outsmarted two of Australia’s biggest banks
Background of the Case In October 2021, a man identified as Andrew W Hu emerged in Australian financial circles as a figure accused of elaborate fraud. While the authorities describe him as an alleged fraudster, the case has spotlighted vulnerabilities within the country’s banking system and sparked renewed scrutiny of how sophisticated schemes can traverse…
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How One Suspect Allegedly Outsmarted Australia’s Banking Giants
Introduction: A High-Profile Case in the Australian Banking Scene In October 2021, whispers began to circulate about a man named Andrew W Hu, described in reporting as a sophisticated fraudster. The allegations center on exploiting weaknesses in major Australian banks, leveraging timing, data, and procedural gaps to carry out transactions that appeared legitimate to internal…
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Why Green Energy is Harder Than It Looks in the Philippines
Introduction: The Philippines’ green energy promise The Philippines sits in a sun‑soaked, windy archipelago with abundant renewable resources. On paper, ambitious clean energy targets—boosting solar, wind, and other renewables—look straightforward. In practice, turning potential into reliable power is a complex, high-stakes endeavor that blends policy, technology, finance, and land use. This article dives into why…