FinanceTop StoriesWealthy investors exude positive outlook for 2020GBO CorrespondentJanuary 29, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 29, 202001436 67 percent of rich investors have an optimistic attitude towards their own economy while 60 percent are buoyant as far as the global economy is
TechnologyTop StoriesUnassignedUK gives nod to restricted 5G presence of HuaweiGBO CorrespondentJanuary 29, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 29, 202001465 The Chinese telecom giant would however, not be permitted to foray into highly secured places like military centres and nuclear installations.
EnergyTop StoriesSunseap obtains S$50 million from Temasek, ABC World Asia for solar schemesGBO CorrespondentJanuary 29, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 29, 202001820 Credit Suisse Singapore and DBS Bank performed the role of financial advisers to Sunseap for this transaction.
FinanceTop StoriesEuropean Union incurs loss of €170 billion a year due to tax evasionGBO CorrespondentJanuary 29, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 29, 202001924 Netherlands and Ireland are the biggest tax shelters in the EU, while the UK and Germany suffer the most due to tax avoidance and evasion.
FinanceTop StoriesIn Indonesia, debit card spending may surpass credit card spend in 2019GBO CorrespondentJanuary 29, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 29, 202001647 Digital payments may leap from Rp639.9 trillion to Rp821.2 trillion between 2019 and 2023, with debit cards forming the bulk of transactions.
FinanceTop StoriesRBS head considering eliminating thousands of jobs at NatwestGBO CorrespondentJanuary 28, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 28, 202001505 The bank currently has 65,000 staff across the globe, out of which more than 33 percent are employed in the retail banking sector.
FinanceTop StoriesIslamic banking sector in Turkey set for quick expansionGBO CorrespondentJanuary 28, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 28, 202001715 Since 2014, the Turkey has established three new government-controlled Islamic banks that have widened financial access and increased competition.
FinanceTop StoriesIMF calls upon Kuwait to speed up reforms, levy taxesGBO CorrespondentJanuary 28, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 28, 202001501 Ever since crude prices plunged in mid-2014, Kuwait has been severely affected as the country relies hugely on oil for nearly 90 percent of its
FinanceTop StoriesMorgan Stanley introduces CashPlus account for its affluent clientsGBO CorrespondentJanuary 28, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 28, 202002253 Possessing a CashPlus account at Morgan Stanley enables the clients to have a hassle-free banking experience that is crafted to cater exclusively to their requirements.
FinanceTop StoriesBIS says more central banks may seek to launch their own digital currenciesGBO CorrespondentJanuary 28, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJanuary 28, 202001436 According to the BIS study, around 20 percent of the 66 central banks will probably launch their exclusive digital currencies in the next six years.