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February 24, 2022

Bombay : The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Thursday that it has canceled the certificate of registration of PC Financial Services Private Ltd, the company behind the digital ...

Michigan governor blocks more trade than truckers

February 19, 2022

"If you illegally block international trade, it won't hold." That's what the governor of Michigan says. Gretchen WhitmerGretchen WhitmerTrucker Blocks Threat to Auto Industry at Border Biden Tells Trudeau US W...

G20 financial leaders warn of rising inflation and geopolitical risks

February 18, 2022

Ukraine crisis overshadows G20 meeting ending FridayG20 to use 'all available tools' for recovery - draft statementInflation high in many companies - draft press releaseThe draft statement does not directly men...

Protests by Canadian truckers force GM and Toyota to limit operations

February 11, 2022

Automakers have temporarily closed factories in the United States and Canada after truck drivers protesting Covid-19 vaccination mandates blocked critical border crossings, cutting off the flow of auto p...

The apprentices of the NDA group contribute to “building the future”

February 7, 2022

Our apprentices contribute to one of the largest environmental cleanup programs in the world and during the week we will be sharing their stories. This year's theme is “Building the Future”, an...

Longview Aviation Capital Announces Consolidation of Companies Under De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited and Appoints Brian Chafe as Chief Executive Officer

February 2, 2022

VICTORIA, BC, February 2, 2022 /CNW/ - Longview Aviation Capital has announced that De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited will become the operating brand for the companies currently operating as Longview A...

Catalyzing Women Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa for Energy for All –

January 25, 2022

The Development Finance Institute of Canada (FinDev Canada) and its 2X Canada facility will participate in the Energy Entrepreneurs Growth Fund (EEGF) with up to $13 million to target clean energy businesses i...

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg take huge hit to net worth as stock market plunges

January 24, 2022

The richest man in the world is now $34 billion poorer and other billionaires have also taken a hit to their personal wealth in recent days.Billionaires have taken a hit in recent days after stocks tumbled on n...

Documents outline Treasury Department outlook and inflation warnings

January 18, 2022

Breadcrumb Links PMN Policy PMN News PMN Canada Author of the article: The Canadian Press Jordanian press Publication date : January 18, 2022 • 16 minutes ago • 3 min...

Law Society of British Columbia steps up trust account audits to monitor money laundering

January 1, 2022

Breadcrumb Links News Local news â€œWe have taken this very seriously and have tried to make sure the word is well known when it comes to the obligations regarding client ...

Pulse Seismic Inc. announces renewal and extension of revolving credit facility

December 21, 2021

CALGARY, Alberta, December 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Pulse Seismic Inc. (TSX: PSD) (OTCQX: PLSDF) (â€œPulseâ€ or the â€œCompanyâ€) is pleased...

Theralase publishes financial statements and newsletter for 3Q21

November 29, 2021

TORONTO, November 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - TheralaseÂ® Technologies inc. ("TheralaseÂ®"or the"Societyâ€) (TSX Venture Exchange: TLT) (OTCQB: TLTFF), a clinical-stage ph...

British fintech Freetrade seeks to double the valuation of its fundraising

November 24, 2021

British fintech Freetrade will seek a valuation of Â£ 650million in a new round of crowdfunding, double the value posted by the company earlier this year, as the trading app plans to go into...

RBI-led panel suggests restricting loan applications

November 19, 2021

A committee set up by the central bank has suggested limiting controversial digital lending applications through a mix of regulations, including creating a nodal agency to verify their credentials and legisla...

RBI committee suggests restricting digital lending applications

November 18, 2021

MUMBAI : A committee set up by the central bank in January suggested restricting digital lending applications through a mix of regulations, including creating a nodal agency to verify t...

SPLICE Software Announces SMS Payment for Insurance in North America, UK and Australia

November 9, 2021

New Duck Creek Technologies Integration Brings SMS Payment Capabilities to Insurers in Australia, UK and BeyondCHICAGO, November 9, 2021 / PRNewswire / - SPLIC software, (SPLICE), a customer engagement company...

COP26: it’s half-time for crucial Glasgow climate change summit – and here’s the score

November 5, 2021

This article was originally published by The Conversation. Written by Wesley Morgan, Climate Council Researcher, Griffith University The first week of the UN climate talks in Glasgow is drawing to a close. ...

Australia and Thailand reopen their borders after long closures | Business and finance

November 1, 2021

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Sydney International Airport came alive with tears...

Global health and economy: Prime Minister concludes productive first day of G20 Leaders’ Summit in Italy

October 30, 2021

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today concluded his first day at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Rome, Italy. Led by Italy, this year's G20 summit focuses on the global economy and global health, climate change and ...

UK budget for £ 3bn in new education funding

October 23, 2021

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak meets with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (not pictured), in London, Britain June 3, 2021. REUTERS / Hannah McKay / File PhotoLONDON, October 23 (Reuters) - ...

Economist and former Federal Councilor urges Ottawa to ignore business lobby and close wage subsidies

October 19, 2021

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said last week she was consulting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, government policy experts and business leaders on whether to end pandemic programs. Sean Kilpatrick...

Is crypto about to enter the financial mainstream?

October 17, 2021

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are at an interesting time right now - seemingly poised to break into the mainstream or suffer a slow death due to a lack of re...

Extending support to long-term care homes in Ontario to manage COVID-19 outbreaks

October 16, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, October 16, 2021 / CNW / - Throughout the unprecedented response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government of Canada provided significant support to provinces and territories.The Honorable Bill Blai...

Head of US Development Finance Corporation to visit India to boost vaccine manufacturing, World News

October 16, 2021

The head of the US International Development Finance Corporation will visit India later this month as part of the Quad's efforts to boost vaccine manufacturing. The United States Internationa...

Analysis-Will the Washington Truce Hold? Wall St assesses the risk of US debt ceiling

October 7, 2021

By Karen Pierog(Reuters) - An apparent truce in the deadlock on the US debt ceiling in Congress has offered some relief to Wall Street investors on the brink of a possible default, but analysts must assess the ...

Complaints About Online Fundraising Rise 250% During Covid Pandemic | Personal Finances | Finance

October 6, 2021

A new report from the Fundraising Regulator has found that online fundraising has received more complaints than any other method of fundraising during the Covid pandemic. Online fundraising includes social me...

Why supply chain bottlenecks could be a threat to Biden’s climate efforts

October 5, 2021

President Biden's lofty climate goals - a carbon-free U.S. electricity grid by 2035 and a net zero-emissions economy by 2050 - require just about anything to go well.What can be an overlooked challenge to achie...

First US Bancshares, Inc.Announces Completion of Subordinated Note Offering

October 4, 2021

Birmingham, AL, Oct 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - - First US Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: FUSB) (the "Company"), the parent company of First US Bank, today announced the completion of a private placement of $ 11.0 m...

Scammers are getting ‘more sophisticated’ – how to spot an Internet scam | Personal Finances | Finance

October 2, 2021

It appears there are more scams to watch out for than ever before, as criminals have sought to profit from the COVID-19 pandemic and capitalize on the confusion it has caused. A leading online security expert...

Portea secures $ 7.7 million loan from US International Development Finance

September 30, 2021

BENGALURU : Out-of-hospital consumer healthcare startup Portea Medical said Thursday it had secured a commitment from the United States' International Development Finance Corporation (DF...

Summit Industrial Income REIT Announces Market Leading $ 75 Million Green Unsecured Development Credit Facility

September 27, 2021

TORONTO, September 27, 2021 / CNW / - Summit Industrial Income REIT (â€œSummitâ€ or the â€œREITâ€) (TSX: SMU.UN) announced today that it has e...

UK nursing homes face funding crunch as banks refuse loans | Social Protection

September 25, 2021

Care homes face a credit crunch as banks refuse to lend money or provide new services for fear the care sector will collapse, senior care officials have warned.A survey of healthcare providers in Hampshire fou...

America’s debt ceiling is a disaster, though fiscal rules can help

September 25, 2021

Sep 25, 2021IONCE again for this bizarre economic spectacle, a debt ceiling showdown in America. In the name of fiscal responsibility, the world's largest economy flirts with an act of shameless irresponsibili...

Half of UK parents plan to treat children unevenly in their wills

September 24, 2021

Legacy updatesSign up for myFT Daily Digest to be the first to hear about legacy news. Just over half of parents offer to share their wealth equally between their children when they die, with ...

VersaBank announces the price of its public offering

September 22, 2021

LONDON, ON, September 21, 2021 / CNW / - VersaBank (â€œVersaBankâ€ or the â€œBankâ€) today announced the price of its previously announced publ...

moving forward with Terra Nova Asset Life Extension

September 8, 2021

All financial figures are in Canadian dollarsCALGARY, Alta., Sep. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Suncor today announced that the co-owners of the Terra Nova Flotation, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) fa...

Leader of the Canadian Opposition, leading the electoral race, under fire over gun control

September 4, 2021

By David LjunggrenVANCOUVER, Sept. 4 (Reuters) - The leader of Canada's opposition Conservative Party, who has a chance to beat Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in an election, on Saturday dismissed accusations h...

Oxygen in the southern United States is low; Japan investigates deaths: virus update

August 28, 2021

(Bloomberg) -Hospitals in the southeastern United States are running low on oxygen, with the worst affected only 12 to 24 hours, said Premier Inc., a hospital supplies buying group.All NBA referees must be vacc...

McDonald’s is out of milkshakes in all UK restaurants

August 23, 2021

Fast food giant is also running out of bottled drinks (REUTERS)McDonald's restaurants in the UK are unable to serve milkshakes after the burger chain was hit by supply chain issues.The fast food giant is also ...

Five hundred days of pandemic and the financial lessons we learned from the biggest shock of our lives

August 22, 2021

It was March 10, 2020 - two days before the shocking announcement by Taoiseach Leo Varad...

Meten EdtechX to Release Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Financial Results on Wednesday August 18, 2021

August 11, 2021

Results call scheduled for 8:00 a.m.ET on August 18, 2021Shenzhen, china, August 11, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Meten EdtechX Education Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: METX) ("Meten EdtechX" or the "Company"), a leading provid...

New Look Warns of Covid Risks for Businesses

August 3, 2021

Updates to the new lookSign up for myFT Daily Digest to be the first to know about New Look news. Fashion retailer New Look has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic could still pose a threat to i...

North American cast-in-place concrete flooring market to reach $ 4.5 billion by 2027; Global Market Overview Inc.

August 3, 2021

Some of the major players in the cast-in-place concrete flooring market in North America are Twintec Group, Kalman Floor Company, Fluor Corporation, Proform Management Inc. and CoGri USA Inc., among others.Selb...

U.S.-Chinese merchandise trade explodes like virus, tariffs never happened

July 22, 2021

(Bloomberg) - China and the United States are sending goods to each other at the fastest pace in years, making the world's largest bilateral trade relationship seem like the protracted tariff war and pandemic i...

Canada Creates 1,297 Internship Opportunities for Youth Building Cleaner Futures

July 21, 2021

VANCOUVER, BC, July 21, 2021 / CNW / - Young Canadians are concerned about their future, which is why they are leading the charge to create a healthier planet with cleaner air, cleaner water and good jobs now ...

Pay in the UK has stabilized at 2% after an increase in early 2021

July 21, 2021

LONDON (Reuters) - British workers received higher pay rewards in the April-June period than in the first three months of the year, but the acceleration is unlikely to continue, a survey by human resources dat...

Canada Child Benefit increases again to keep pace with cost of living

July 20, 2021

More support for families with childrenKITCHEN, ON, July 20, 2021 / CNW / - Every child deserves the best possible start in life. That is why the government of Canada introduced the Canada Child Benefit (CCB)...

Canada, Nova Scotia Invest in Energy Efficiency Improvements in Five Halifax Community Buildings

July 16, 2021

HALIFAX, NS, July 16, 2021 / CNW / - The health and safety of Canadians is a top priority for governments in Canada and New Scotland. Communities across Canada are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemi...

TGS and PGS announce Lewis Hills 3D Multi-client Phase 2 Offshore East Canada

July 6, 2021

Oslo, Norway (July 6, 2021) - TGS, a global provider of energy data and intelligence, in partnership with PGS, today announced Lewis Hills Multi-Client 3D Phase 2 of Lewis Hills off Eastern Canada. Phase 2 ...

UK taxpayers’ income tax bill has doubled since millennium

July 1, 2021

The annual income tax paid by the public has doubled over the past two decades, according to data from HM Revenue & Customs.In fiscal year 1999-2000, Â£ 93 billion was paid ...

Australia’s Future Fund tops the ranking of sovereign investors in governance

July 1, 2021

By Tom ArnoldLONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - The Australian Future Fund has for the second year in a row topped the sovereign investor rankings for sustainability, governance and crisis-resilience, while funds in...

Canada and British Columbia invest in flood mitigation to improve community resilience

June 30, 2021

VICTORIA, BC, June 30, 2021 / CNW / - The safety and well-being of people are top priorities for governments in Canada and British Columbia. Investing in local infrastructure during this extraordinary time ...

British aid cuts global humanitarian spending cut by $ 284 million | Help

June 21, 2021

International humanitarian spending by public donors fell by $ 284 million (Â£ 204 million) between 2019 and 2020, and the UK government has cut humanitarian funding from most major Western count...

Ford reshuffles cabinet, Rod Phillips replaces Merrilee Fullerton as Minister of Long-Term Care

June 18, 2021

Ontario Premier Doug Ford reshuffles cabinet, former Finance Minister Rod Phillips - who resigned after vacation in the Caribbean during COVID-19 pandemic - returns as new minister long-term care. Phillips ...

Canada and British Columbia invest in revamping Deep Cove village core along Lower Gallant Avenue

June 11, 2021

NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, June 11, 2021 / CNW / - The safety and well-being of people is a top priority for governments in Canada and British Columbia. Supporting local infrastructure during this extraordinary t...

Ascendis Pharma A / S Announces Extension of United States Food and Drug Administration Review Period for TransCon ™ hGH (Lonapegsomatropin) for Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

June 11, 2021

Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) deadline extended by three months for further submission review until September 25, 2021COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Ascendis Pharma A / S (Nas...

I would follow Warren Buffett’s lead to buy the best UK stocks now

June 11, 2021

I think there is one person who probably was not disturbed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Well, in terms of investments, I mean. And that's Warren Buffett. He urges investors to buy with a long-term horizon, u...

Government of Canada Invests Over $ 289,000 to Bring High Speed Internet to 601 More Homes in Crysler and St-Albert

June 9, 2021

Ontarians in rural communities will benefit from increased connectivityOTTAWA, ON, June 9, 2021 / CNW / - The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on our relationships. Today more than ever, C...

Incyte announces US FDA extended sNDA review period for ruxolitinib (Jakafi®) in chronic graft versus host disease (GVHD)

June 8, 2021

Incyte (Nasdaq: INCY) today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the review period for the Supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for ruxolitinib (JakafiÂ&...

Statement by the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on June 6, 2021

June 6, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create stress and anxiety for many Canadians, especially those who do not have easy access to their usual support networks. Through the Wellness Together Canada online por...

The developer who owns the Hamilton site where two houses were burnt down had the company administered last year

June 4, 2021

The controversy over two old houses catching fire on a block for a Brisbane townhouse development came at a bad time for the developer - leading real estate investor Sasha Hopkins.Key points:Sasha Hopkins ow...

U.S. Treasury Says G7 Should Endorse U.S. Global Minimum Tax Proposal

June 3, 2021

A G7 logo can be seen on an information board near the Carbis Bay hotel complex, where a G7 in-person summit of world leaders is due to take place in June, in St Ives, Cornwall, in the south-west of the Grea...

Prime Minister to attend G7 Leaders’ Summit, NATO Summit and Canada-European Union Summit

June 2, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, June 2, 2021 / CNW / - The Prime Minister, Justin trudeau, announced today that he will attend the G7 Leaders' Summit in Carbis Bay, UK of June 11 to 13, 2021. After the summit, he will attend t...

UK retailers report increased inflationary pressure as economy reopens

June 1, 2021

By David MillikenLONDON (Reuters) - UK retailers reported the smallest price drops since the start of the COVID pandemic, in part due to shoppers buying more clothes and shoes as closures eased , and they sa...

Government of Canada Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to Save Prairies Tourism Jobs

May 27, 2021

More than $ 8.4 million in funding to support one of the sectors hardest hit by COVID-19 health and safety restrictionsEDMONTON, AB, May 27, 2021 / CNW / - Tourism has been one of the sectors hardest hit by ...

Help India, a fundraising special on May 31 on Global

May 26, 2021

Features of the Primetime Fundraising EventLL Cool J, Russell peters, Mindy Kaling, Archie Panjabi,Victor Garber and an exclusive one-on-one interviewwith the prime minister Justin trudeauThe star-studded sh...

Statement by the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on May 22, 2021

May 22, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, May 22, 2021 / CNW / -The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create stress and anxiety for many Canadians, especially those who do not have easy access to their regular support networks. Through the...

Billionaire Harry Triguboff calls Australian bosses ‘parasitic’ for allowing employees to work from home

May 22, 2021

Australian billionaire real estate king Harry Triguboff has criticized bosses who allow their employees to work from home as "pests."After the COVID-19 pandemic saw Australians forced to work from home, the ...

Omni-Lite Industries Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results and Announces May 21, 2021 Investor Conference Call

May 21, 2021

Fiscal 2021 first quarter revenue of $ 1.3 million, comparable to fiscal 2020 fourth quarter and down 41% from fiscal 2020 first quarterA 77% improvement, sequentially, in adjusted EBITDA loss on a comparabl...

What to do if your employee does not want to return to the office

April 29, 2021

Many offices are considering reopening as the lockdown has eased and COVID cases continue to decline in the UK. Photo: GettyAs managers begin to bring people back to the office, many people have mixed feeli...

U.S. merchandise trade deficit hits record high in March

April 28, 2021

By Lucia MutikaniWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. merchandise trade deficit hit an all-time high in March, suggesting trade held back economic growth in the first quarter, but this was likely offset by robust...

Nestlé says 573 UK jobs threatened by confectionery overhaul

April 28, 2021

BloombergSaudis in talks to sell Aramco stake to global energy company(Bloomberg) - The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia has said the kingdom is in talks to sell a 1% stake in state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco ...

Quebec Silica acquires additional claims in Quebec, Canada

April 28, 2021

Vancouver, British Columbia - (Newsfile Corp. - April 28, 2021) - Quebec Silica Resources Corp. (CSE: QTZ) ("Silica from Quebec"or the"Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement t...

Enbridge Partners with Walker Industries and Comcor Environmental to Develop Renewable Natural Gas Projects Across Canada

April 28, 2021

Landfill waste to energy conversion projects will use existing infrastructure to heat homes, power businesses and power vehicle fleets while reducing carbon emissionsCALGARY, AB, April 28, 2021 / CNW / - Tod...

EY, Optus and Macquarie Group topped LinkedIn’s 25 Best Companies list

April 28, 2021

EY, Optus and Macquarie Group have emerged as the top three companies to work for in Australia for career growth, according to LinkedIn. Compiled from data examining the career paths of millions of professio...

Australia warns Google and Apple on app stores

April 28, 2021

BloombergBonds beat pension fund stocks and turn 60/40 upside down(Bloomberg) - The traditional 60/40 portfolio debate seems endless, but for pensions at least it's over - and bonds have won. The pension fun...

Westpac increases rates on fixed-term mortgage loans

April 28, 2021

Westpac pulled the country's lowest four-year mortgage off the market, which could spell the end of historically low rates. The country's second-largest bank raised its four- and five-year fixed rates by 30 ...

Safaricom, Longhorn, Shupavu291 & Viusasa partner to enable digital learning for free

March 11, 2021

Safaricom has partnered with Eneza Education, Longhorn Publishers and Viusasa to provide free access to educational content for primary and secondary school students who study at home. Students are at...

Basco Paints relaunches Zawadika Na Marangi program to allow painters to redeem loyalty points for cash

March 11, 2021

Basco Paints has announced that it has relaunched its Zawadika Na Marangi program to allow painters to redeem loyalty points for money. The initiative has been relaunched to help painters survive ...

Possible reasons why SafeBoda leaves Kenya just after two years of operation

March 11, 2021

Ugandan Bicycle Service, SafeBoda announced the cessation of operations in Kenya from November 27, 2020. In an official statement released via the company's Twitter account, Safeboda revealed th...

New CA report shows surge in demand for Internet access in Kenya

March 11, 2021

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has released its report on sector statistics for the first quarter of fiscal year 2020/21. This current report covers the performance and trends of the ICT sector ...

SME: FCMB financially supports 15,000 women

March 11, 2021