Category: Economics
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Li Ka-shing writes to Hong Kong
By transmitting the following article, Mr. LI Ka-shing, Mr. CHEUNG Shih-shing, put it in a nutshell and make it clear that the situation in Hong Kong is now in a good state for reading. Li Ka-shing has something to say, no matter what mistakes the Chinese Communist Party has made, No matter how many corrupt…
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Global Peace Index: Global Peacefulness Improves for the First Time in Five Years but World Remains Less Peaceful Than a Decade Ago
LONDON, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Global Peace Index Key Results Ukraine registered the largest improvement this year; Nicaragua the largest drop. More countries decreased their militarisation, 106 countries, than increased it – continuing a decade long trend. Since 2008 global peacefulness has deteriorated by 3.78 per cent, with 81 countries deteriorating and 81 improving, highlighting that deteriorations in peacefulness…
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Our Future in the Digital Age
The Next Steps for International Cooperation in Fintech Opening Remarks by Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, IMFG20 High Level Seminar “Our Future in the Digital Age”Fukuoka, Japan June 8, 2019 As Prepared for Delivery Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen — good afternoon! Minasan, konnichiwa! I would like to thank Japan’s Financial Services Agency for the opportunity to participate…
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Gate.io Launches Startup Discount Offer, first project is Blockchain Data Storage Lambda
BEIJING, CHINA / ACCESSWIRE / June 1, 2019 / Blockchain Data Storage platform, Gate.io has released 1st Startup Discount Offer, that aims to provide its VIP users with a discount in innovative and advanced projects. Users will have a higher purchase limit with more GT holdings. Gate.io Startup will launch its first project with Lambda (LAMB) on June 3,…
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Capital Markets Guru Thomas Carter says, The Digital Remake of Capital Markets is Underway
DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / May 1, 2019 / Whether you call them smart securities, digital securities or security tokens the post-ICO, compliant approach to blockchain-based venture fundraising is poised to unlock trillions of dollars of capital markets value. Recently, many of the nation’s leading firms like Bank of America (BAC), JP Morgan (JPM) and others…
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How People Are Keeping More of Their Money
CHICAGO, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today, with over $4 trillion in consumer debt, less than 20% of people are trying to figure out how to get out of debt. LSI finds that the vast majority are desperately trying to figure out how they can pay all of their bills on time. Missing a payment can be devastating for most…
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Brazil Digital Report: a first-edition dossier on the Brazilian digital economy
A comprehensive report on trends and facts for investors, public and private institutions, entrepreneurs, executives, students, and for digital savvy people who are curious about Brazil PALO ALTO, Calif., April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — McKinsey has released a comprehensive 191-page report on the Brazilian digital economy, including macroeconomic indicators, Internet trends, investment facts, and data on the overall…
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American Humane’s New Impact Report Details Global Efforts in Protecting World’s Animals
American Humane’s life-changing, life-saving work touched 1 billion in past year Multiple awards and honors from top charity watchdog groups for efficiency, transparency WASHINGTON, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, has released its annual Impact Report, detailing major victories and advances made over the past 12 months in furthering its 141-year-old…
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Plug and Play and TechQuartier Announce The First Five Corporate Partners to Join The Fintech Europe Innovation Platform in Frankfurt
FRANKFURT, Germany, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Plug and Play, the largest global innovation platform, and TechQuartier, the one-stop startup hub in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, announce Aareal Bank, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, DZ Bank and NETS Group as the first five corporate partners to join their fintech program based out of Frankfurt. The partnership, known as “Fintech Europe,” will act as a home away from…