HIGHLIGHTS 10/40

Jan 92 min read

Fixed-Income ETFs Set Records in 2023, Continue Momentum with Strong December Inflows

Fixed-income ETFs continued their strong performance in December, attracting net inflows of $5.1 billion, according to Invesco. This...

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Danske Bank Faces Legal Challenge Over New Corporate Fees Amidst Compliance Struggles

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Jan 92 min read

Danske Bank Faces Legal Challenge Over New Corporate Fees Amidst Compliance Struggles

Danske Bank has recently implemented an annual fee of €500, equivalent to NOK 5,000, specifically targeting its large corporate customers...

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Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has confirmed a 2.44% increase in the Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA)

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Jan 82 min read

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has confirmed a 2.44% increase in the Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA)

In a recent announcement, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has confirmed a 2.44% increase in the Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA) for...

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Urgent International Action Needed to Address Houthi Attacks Threatening Global Supply Chain, Says Cyprus Shipping Chamber

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Jan 52 min read

Urgent International Action Needed to Address Houthi Attacks Threatening Global Supply Chain, Says Cyprus Shipping Chamber

The Director General of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, Thomas Kazakos, has issued a call for urgent international intervention to address...

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Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Facial Recognition: Striking a Balance for Human Rights Protection in the Age of Technology

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Jan 53 min read

Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Facial Recognition: Striking a Balance for Human Rights Protection in the Age of Technology

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled facial recognition...

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FTC Takes Action Against Rite Aid for Misuse of Facial Recognition Technology

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Jan 53 min read

FTC Takes Action Against Rite Aid for Misuse of Facial Recognition Technology

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed a complaint against Rite Aid, accusing the pharmacy chain of using untested and...

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IRS Empowered to Consider Corporate Group Membership in Intragroup Loan Interest Rates, Legal Memorandum Suggests

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Jan 42 min read

IRS Empowered to Consider Corporate Group Membership in Intragroup Loan Interest Rates, Legal Memorandum Suggests

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States may now consider a company's membership within a corporate group when determining...

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Credit Rating Agencies Confirm Evaluation Dates for Cyprus Amid Positive Trajectory

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Jan 42 min read

Credit Rating Agencies Confirm Evaluation Dates for Cyprus Amid Positive Trajectory

International credit rating agencies have revealed the scheduled dates for announcing their assessments of Cyprus' economic outlook in...

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Worldwide Gaming Industry Flourishes: Robust Growth, Diverse Demographics, and Global Trends in 2024

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Jan 42 min read

Worldwide Gaming Industry Flourishes: Robust Growth, Diverse Demographics, and Global Trends in 2024

Experiencing a surge in gaming revenues attributed to its vibrant and youthful population, the gaming industry in the United Arab...

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US Companies Turn to Convertible Bonds to Navigate Interest Costs Amid Subdued Fundraising Landscape

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Jan 33 min read

US Companies Turn to Convertible Bonds to Navigate Interest Costs Amid Subdued Fundraising Landscape

In a notable trend, US companies are increasingly turning to the convertible bonds market as a strategic move to manage interest costs in...

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Cyprus Banking Sector Thrives: Surge in Deposits and Shifting Loan Trends Revealed in Central Bank Report

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Jan 32 min read

Cyprus Banking Sector Thrives: Surge in Deposits and Shifting Loan Trends Revealed in Central Bank Report

Cyprus experienced a notable upswing in both deposits and loans within its banking sector during November 2023, as revealed by the latest...

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Finance Minister Makis Keravnos Charts Path to Economic Resilience and Growth in 2024

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Dec 29, 20232 min read

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos Charts Path to Economic Resilience and Growth in 2024

In an insightful article featured in Economy Today, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos takes stock of the departing year and outlines the...

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OEP Capital Advisors Settles SEC Charges, Agrees to $4 Million Penalty Over Material Nonpublic Information Lapses

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Dec 28, 20232 min read

OEP Capital Advisors Settles SEC Charges, Agrees to $4 Million Penalty Over Material Nonpublic Information Lapses

New York-based registered investment adviser OEP Capital Advisors has reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission...

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Cyprus Aims to Strengthen Its Position as a Leading Maritime Hub in 2024

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Dec 28, 20231 min read

Cyprus Aims to Strengthen Its Position as a Leading Maritime Hub in 2024

Cyprus is set to strengthen its position as a prominent international maritime center in the coming year, according to Deputy Minister of...

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Cyprus and the Global Landscape: A Deep Dive into Challenges, Opportunities, and Adaptive Strategies from 2023 to 2024

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Dec 27, 20234 min read

Cyprus and the Global Landscape: A Deep Dive into Challenges, Opportunities, and Adaptive Strategies from 2023 to 2024

In the transformative and often tumultuous landscape that defined the year 2023, the global economic and sociopolitical spheres bore...

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Oil and Gas Industry's $250 Billion Consolidation Spree in 2023: Navigating Global Shifts and Strategic Pursuits

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Dec 27, 20233 min read

Oil and Gas Industry's $250 Billion Consolidation Spree in 2023: Navigating Global Shifts and Strategic Pursuits

In 2023, the global oil and gas industry underwent a substantial $250 billion buying spree, strategically capitalizing on the high stock...

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Controversy Unfolds as Cambodia Disputes Claims of Thai Nationals, Alleging Arson and Denying Human Trafficking

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Dec 27, 20232 min read

Controversy Unfolds as Cambodia Disputes Claims of Thai Nationals, Alleging Arson and Denying Human Trafficking

Cambodian authorities have detained a group of nine Thai nationals, refuting their claims of being victims of human trafficking and...

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The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has imposed a fine of SEK 2 million (€179,093/$196,343) on Casino Cosmopol AB

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Dec 22, 20231 min read

The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has imposed a fine of SEK 2 million (€179,093/$196,343) on Casino Cosmopol AB

The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has imposed a fine of SEK 2 million (€179,093/$196,343) on Casino Cosmopol AB, citing...

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In its Autumn 2023 report on Cyprus' economic outlook, the European Commission has presented a nuanced analysis of the country's post-pandemic recovery.

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Dec 22, 20232 min read

In its Autumn 2023 report on Cyprus' economic outlook, the European Commission has presented a nuanced analysis of the country's post-pandemic recovery.

The report, based on the 15th post-programme surveillance mission conducted in late September 2023, indicates that Cyprus, despite...

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Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has secured a spot on Deutsche Bank's "Fresh Money List"

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Dec 21, 20232 min read

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has secured a spot on Deutsche Bank's "Fresh Money List"

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has secured a spot on Deutsche Bank's "Fresh Money List" for the first quarter of 2024, marking it as one of...

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