Mapping: Levels of happiness in the world in 2022 What really makes people happy? While countless academic researchers have tried to get to the bottom of this, the truth is that it’s a complicated question to answer. Happiness levels depend on a number of factors, including financial security, perceived social …
Read More »How the war in Ukraine is affecting many financial industries
Powell: Fed to proceed cautiously with rate hike amid Ukraine dispute Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the central bank still plans to raise interest rates despite the “very uncertain” economic effects of the war in Ukraine. “Ultimately we will continue, but we will proceed with caution as …
Read More »To defend democracy is to have a free and independent press
The strengthening of democratic institutions requires the effective defense and promotion of human rights, and the promotion and defense of freedom of the press and of expression… not only in the Latin American region but in the world. The phrase comes from the voice of the Minister of Foreign Affairs …
Read More »The invasion of Russia and Ukraine will increase oil prices
Oil wells in Lake Maracaibo, in the western region of Venezuela. PA Rising oil prices triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could create a big problem for the Biden administration in Latin America: it could create havoc for oil-importing countries in Central America and the Caribbean , and could encourage …
Read More »Today in B2B: RangeMe adds a direct purchase option
In B2B payments today, one in four U.S.-based global businesses will invest in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) integration over the next three years, and Convictional is raising $40 million. dollars at a fundraiser. Additionally, FinTech Transact365 launched its payment platform in Latin America and more. 25% of …
Read More »Consumer spending up 34% at the end of 2021 – ARAB TIMES
WhatsApp Facebook Twitter E-mail Messenger KUWAIT CITY, February 7: Data from the Central Bank of Kuwait shows consumer spending by Kuwaiti citizens and residents at the end of 2021 jumped 8.7 billion dinars, or 34%, to a record high and historic, compared to 2020 spending levels, reaching around 34.3 billion …
Read More »Costa Rica: the green pin-up from Central America
Published on: 02/04/2022 – 02:26Amended: 02/04/2022 – 02:24 San Jose (AFP) – Costa Rica, which elects a new president on Sunday, is a small country that thrives on ecotourism. Its neutrality, strong democracy and political stability have earned it the nickname of Switzerland of Central America. Here are four facts …
Read More »the region’s main ally in overcoming the health crisis and reviving the economy
Tegucigalpa, January 26, 2022.- Over the past two years, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has proven to be the main strategic ally of its member countries, playing an important role as a supplier cooperation, donations and funding to support efforts …
Read More »Widodo highlights the importance of the G20 focus on resilient health systems,
Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Latin American leaders, speaking on day three of the World Economic Forum’s Virtual Davos Agenda 2022, expressed optimism about the region’s economic prospects for the future. coming year. Latin America recorded a strong economic recovery in 2021 and will most likely show moderate …
Read More »A new Costa Rican law guarantees bank loans to companies affected by the pandemic:
The President of Costa Rica signed, this Wednesday, the “law for the creation of the National Guarantee Fund for the support of companies affected by COVID-19 and the economic recovery”, which allows the creation of loan guarantees to grant loans to people and businesses economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic …
Read More »Christiana Figueres: if we fail on climate, we fail on human rights, education and health
Photo by Vaughn Ridley / Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty Images If there is a queen of climate action, it is Christiana Figueres. Best known as one of the architects of the 2015 Paris Agreement, the 65-year-old Costa Rican diplomat is currently the co-founder and director of Global Optimism, …
Read More »What all of this could mean:
Over the past couple of years, huge tech companies and conglomerates around the world have started discussing what’s called the metaverse. Facebook and Microsoft have both made strides in developing it and turning the once theoretical idea into reality. It may be a few years before the Metaverse becomes mainstream, …
Read More »Is It Worth Selling Your Property For Crypto?
This year, the cryptocurrency has taken a big step towards mainstream adoption. More and more Australians are just starting to realize the possibilities offered by the blockchain technology on which crypto is based. One of the great spaces still in the very early stages of connecting with blockchain is the …
Read More »China’s breakthroughs in Latin America and the Caribbean require a new strategy
The Nicaraguan Foreign Ministry officially abandoned diplomatic recognition of Taiwan and established relations with China last week. âThe People’s Republic of China is the only legitimate government that represents all of China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory,â the ministry said in a statement. This decision is …
Read More »World Bank financing aims to accelerate implementation of Rwanda’s human capital development program
WASHINGTON, December 16, 2021—The World Bank’s Board of Directors today approved $175 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA)* to help advance Rwanda’s political and institutional reform agenda for development human capital and inclusive economic growth. This financial package consists of an IDA grant of $87.5 million and …
Read More »Alicia Brcena urged to strengthen multilateral, regional, sub-regional and national banks and improve their coordination to meet the financing challenges of Latin America and the Caribbean
Strengthening multilateral, regional, sub-regional and national development banks, while improving cooperation and coordination between them, is essential to meet the financing challenges of the region in the context of the crisis caused by the COVID pandemic -19, Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the …
Read More »Countries in the region urge rethinking the financing agenda for a sustainable and equal recovery
Within the framework of the thirty-sixth session of the Committee of the Whole of ECLAC, the Executive Secretary of the organization, Alicia Bárcena, presented five innovative proposals for financing development for the region. The current crisis must be used as an opportunity to rethink the financing program for the development …
Read More »UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees calls for regional mechanism to address unprecedented displacement in Mexico and Central America
Unidentified people walk by a fence marking the US-Mexico border in Tijuana, Mexico. © UNHCR / Santiago Escobar-Jaramillo GENEVA – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi concluded a 10-day visit to Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala with a passionate appeal for a regional mechanism that would help scale …
Read More »The Principles for a Responsible Banking open a new path for banks to collectively accelerate action in favor of universal financial inclusion
The Principles for Responsible Banking Commitment to Financial Health and Inclusion is a unique banking industry accelerator initiative to promote universal financial inclusion and health. 28 signatory banks joined the leadership group by signing the Commitment Targets should be set and published within 18 months of signing, with an annual …
Read More »LoanDepot Donates $ 50,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast and Will be Title Sponsor of Winter Wonderland Event |
FOOTHILL RANCH, California, December 1, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Continuing its week of giving, LoanDepot, the nation’s second largest non-bank lender, will donate $ 50,000 at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast (California). As part of the donation, the company will be the title sponsor of …
Read More »Chicago high interest loans target black neighborhoods
Pointing out that high interest loans are proliferating in Chicago’s non-white neighborhoods is a bit like saying the skies are blue or the grass is green, but a consumer group says he’s proving it for the first time. times with precise numbers. Using 2019 borrower loan data obtained from state …
Read More »Bank Indonesia to cut liquidity in 2022 and keep rates low until inflation rises
Adirect quote dds background BI to adopt “pro-stability” monetary policy in 2022 – gov BI cuts growth outlook for 2021, slightly improves forecast for 2022 GDP growth in 2022 seen at 4.7% -5.5%, 2021 at 3.2% -4% JAKARTA, November 24 (Reuters) – Indonesia’s central bank plans to reduce the amount …
Read More »We need to expand access to capital and credit in underserved communities
The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a public health and economic crisis that has exposed racial disparities here in New Mexico. Our state’s underserved communities are struggling. Poverty disproportionately affects about a third of African Americans and Native Americans living in poverty, compared to less than a fifth of whites and …
Read More »Nicaraguan youth in exile fight to build a future after Ortega’s victory | WKZO | All Kalamazoo
By Daina Beth Salomon SAN JOSE (Reuters) – Asked about the three days she spent in a Nicaraguan prison in 2018 for demonstrating against President Daniel Ortega, Tania Cadena pointed out white scars on her arm and forehead, then parted her lips to reveal a missing molar. “It was like …
Read More »Structural reforms cannot be delayed
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Read More »OPPFI INC. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION AND OPERATING RESULTS (Form 10-Q / A)
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Read More »HAWTHORN BANCSHARES, INC. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Position and Operating Results (Form 10-Q)
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Read More »FacePhi targets Central America and the Caribbean with the GBM partnership
FacePhi is looking to expand its reach to new markets in Latin America. The company has entered into a strategic partnership with GBM, which already acts as the exclusive distributor of IBM solutions in the countries where it is active. In this regard, GBM mainly focuses on Central American and …
Read More »A bank with a charitable philosophy and without a building
Shawn Melamed’s home office is filled with high-tech equipment – computers, microphones, cameras for Zoom. But the most visible keyboard is not connected to his laptop. It is a real size intended for making music. Melamed, who co-founded and is CEO of Spiral, a startup combining digital banking and doing …
Read More »Cirralto Ltd signs the world’s first commercial client to facilitate fresh produce partnerships with China
âAs a company, we are strategically focused on the agricultural segment in Australia, not only because this is a great market opportunity for us as a company, but because we recognize the importance industry for Australia and want to facilitate better trade. so Australian farmers can be paid faster, âsaid …
Read More »UK minimum wage catches up to pre-pandemic ambitions
October 30, 2021 OBORN FROM the pre-budget leaks – designed to ensure positive press ahead of the big event – were that the minimum wage would drop from £ 8.91 ($ 12.23) to £ 9.50. This will increase a full-time worker’s pre-tax salary by £ 1,000 a year from next …
Read More »LoanDepot named the very first “corporate champion” for boys and girls clubs on the central Orange coast
Honor presented at the “Be Great Gala” for the team’s contributions to supporting youth and families throughout the COVID-19 pandemic Posted: October 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. EDT|Update: 8 hours ago FOOTHILL RANCH, California, October 27, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast (California) …
Read More »Eight updates for plane, ferry and train travel to and from France
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A maze of rooms spans the third floor of the N51, the weathered gray building that has long housed the MIT Museum. The rooms look more like a handyman’s workshop than a scientist’s lab. There are carpentry equipment, metalworking equipment, hammers, wrenches and dozens of boxes just for storing bike …
Read More »Latin America Equity Markets
Strong performance in the era of the pandemic and a look around the corner IPO activity in Latin America hit record levels in 2021, with the region’s largest economy carving out the lion’s share of the premium. Business owners and entrepreneurs looking for money to maintain or expand their business …
Read More »The good, the bad and the ugly – the impacts of tourism
Words by Ritika Srivatsan Travel for leisure and relaxation has historically only been enjoyed by the elite. By the upper classes and royalty who could afford to visit distant sites for their leisure. Pilgrims would take perilous journeys to visit holy sites, northern Europeans in the mid-16th century would travel …
Read More »Randall Castillo Ortega of RACO Investment discusses upcoming financial investment trends in 2022
The banking sector is looking for a way to take advantage of the experience gained during the COVID-19 pandemic period to promote digital banking with innovation that allows it to continue to achieve significant technological progress and in terms of business models. However, not only the circumstances of COVID-19 have …
Read More »Blinken missed the opportunity to encourage investment in Latin America
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Read More »Oil-producing countries’ plans on fossil fuels are not in line with Paris limits
Despite all of their growing climate ambitions and net zero commitments, major oil-producing governments still plan to produce more than double the amount of fossil fuels in 2030 than would be compatible with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. , based on the 2021 output gap. Report, by leading …
Read More »BBVA lowered its growth estimate in Mexico to 6% in 2021
The BBVA reduced its growth forecast for the Mexican economy on Thursday to 6% from 6.3% previously., although it rose to 3.2%, from 3% previously, it had forecast for 2022. Adjustments occur due to impact of third wave of Covid-19 infection for the country and the effects resulting from The …
Read More »Spotlight: asset structuring and regulation in France
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Read More »A second chance for global development
GENEVA – Second chances are not common in this world, but they are happening now. The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the responsiveness of governments and the resilience of economic systems around the world, and has altered social behavior and personal habits in ways previously unthinkable. There were also reasons for …
Read More »Sri Lanka’s central bank keeps rates stable, but remains cautious about inflation
MUMBAI: Sri Lanka’s central bank kept interest rates stable on Thursday, October 14, as it sought to continue supporting the economic recovery after the rate hike in August, but said it would take action necessary to contain inflationary pressures. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) left the permanent deposit …
Read More »Chile, the most innovative economy in the region, according to the Global Innovation Index
The World Intellectual Property Organization (Ompi) has unveiled its latest edition of the Global Innovation Index, in which Chile is emerging as the most innovative economy in Latin America in 2021. To develop this ranking which ranks 132 countries, Ompi, which is part of the United Nations, takes into account …
Read More »Indigenous women propose an inclusive system to conserve forests in Costa Rica (Part 2)
Since its entry into force in 1997, the PSA has benefited more than 18,000 families, focusing on small producers, rural women and indigenous territories. In total, it has mobilized more than US $ 524 million in contracts aimed at the conservation of more than 1.3 million hectares. “PES is a …
Read More »Indigenous women propose inclusive system to conserve forests
Fill gaps Work on gender gained momentum from 2016, when at the international level, clearer guidance was given on the subject, explains MarÃa Elena Herrera, technical professional at Fonafifo. In 2014, at the climate summit held in Lima, Peru, countries approved the Lima Gender Work Program. This was a key …
Read More »SUMMARY OF MICROFINANCE PAPER: “FinTech and Financial Inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean”, by Dmitry Gershenson et al, published by the International Monetary Fund
This The article examines financial technology (fintech) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), in particular: (1) whether fintech can increase financial inclusion; and (2) best practices for governments looking to use fintech to do so. Among the challenges, there are low levels of financial inclusion are associated with âinstitutional …
Read More »RACO Investment Founder Randall Castillo Ortega Explains SME Finance Considerations
Globally, about 20.8% of small businesses have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This reflects the importance of having financing plans to more effectively support the operations of small and medium enterprises in complex contexts like today’s. Randall Castillo Ortega, founder of SME finance company RACO Investment, explains what small …
Read More »World leaders urged to shape policies for social protection and job creation – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Senator Sania Nishtar stressed the need for the commitment of world leaders to formulate policies of socio-economic recovery, creation of decent jobs, social protection and poverty eradication to overcome the crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Sania was speaking via video link at the UN General Assembly side …
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South Korea’s trade ministry said on Tuesday it had agreed with Uruguay to make joint efforts to speed up negotiations for a free trade agreement with a group of southern countries. Americans. Commerce Minister Yeo Han-koo plans to meet with his Uruguayan counterpart, Francisco Bustillo, practically later in the day …
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The Covid-19 pandemic undoubtedly left great changes and regrettable events, among which the unemployment of a large number of people in the world. Various nations have had to maintain a virtual working relationship, teleworking is one of the alternatives that has gained momentum, on the other hand, the leaders of …
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On September 28, when you go to your favorite Starbucks store for your daily coffee, don’t forget to save the reusable cup it’s in. cents on any beverage purchase. To commemorate the first-ever Reusable Cup Day in Singapore and encourage customers to join the sustainability adventure, Starbucks will be donating …
Read More »Citi named best corporate / institutional digital bank in Jamaica
Citi was recognized as the best corporate / institutional digital bank in Jamaica by Global Finance magazine in the 22sd annual competition âWorld’s Best Business Banks / Digital Institutions in Latin Americaâ. This is the second year in a row that Citi Jamaica has been recognized as the best digital …
Read More »Best Credit Union – Orange County Register
1. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Several locations; ecolesfirstfcu.com A former Best Credit Union winner, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union provides the educational community with a wide range of services including current and savings accounts, auto and home loans, credit cards, insurance, retirement accounts. , mobile banking services, webinars and workshops, etc. …
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LIMA – Niels Olson, Ecuadorian Minister of Tourism, is working hard to bring “digital nomads” to his country. He believes that attracting this new generation of freelancers who can work from anywhere for extended visits is a unique opportunity for everyone. Olson recently tweeted that the average New York-based freelancer …
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LIMA – Niels Olson, Ecuadorian Minister of Tourism, is working hard to bring “digital nomads” to his country. He believes that attracting this new generation of freelancers who can work from anywhere for extended visits is a unique opportunity for everyone. Olson recently tweeted that the average New York-based freelancer …
Read More »Which are the most innovative countries in Latin America?
Chile, Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil and Uruguay are the most innovative economies in Latin America, according to the latest edition of the Global Innovation Index. Produced annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) This year, Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, the United Kingdom and South Korea lead the rankings. …
Read More »Could investing in faucets and toilets be the key to unlocking developing economies?
* This article was originally published by the Financial Times as part of its Partner Content. * Investing in universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene could generate huge economic gains over the next two decades – but mobilizing finance is not easy World leaders looking for a way to …
Read More »Borderlands: Mundi Launches Funding Tool for Mexico-Based Freight Forwarders
Borders is a weekly recap of developments in the world of cross-border trucking and trade between the United States and Mexico. This week: Mundi launches a financing tool for freight forwarders based in Mexico; more manufacturing jobs are heading to Mexico; Dachser Mexico provides cross-border services to a tuna shipper; …
Read More »Bringing Nigerian agricultural exports up to international standards
To exchange Chinedu Eze writes that despite its enormous potential to become a major source of foreign exchange for Nigeria, which could exceed oil revenues, the country has failed to export its goods and services which have been in high demand in the country. foreigner. At a recent freight conference …
Read More »Why is the IMF cutting funds from Afghanistan, but helping Ortega?
Journalist Andrés Oppenheimer with Commander Daniel Ortega, in an interview for CNN en Español, in 2018. Photo: Presidency | Confidential As Nicaraguan dictator praises Taliban, IMF withdraws financial aid from Afghan regime to Ortega By Ivan Olivares (Confidential) HAVANA TIMES – Nicaragua is not Venezuela or Afghanistan, but Miami Herald …
Read More »Cartagena is ready to receive cruise ships
Cartagena de Indias is preparing to receive cruise ships after a technical inspection visit from the authorities. If the Colombian Ministry of Health approves the security protocols for the management and control of coronavirus risks in activities related to the arrival, stay and departure of ships with passengers, the city …
Read More »MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Hard-hitting work – during the pandemic and ‘normal’ times | New
GENEVA – Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Boys & Girls Club of Geneva has coordinated the delivery of more than 150,000 meals to its members and other members of the community – an effort that continues today hui. Thanks in large part to this effort, the club …
Read More »How the peer-to-peer lending market will evolve over the next few years: an in-depth study
Pune, Maharashtra, Aug 6, 2021 (Wiredrelease) Market.Biz -:Have you ever wished you could predict the future of the peer-to-peer lending market? – and be right? What if you could clearly see critical changes in the months and years to come and use those insights to shape the future of the …
Read More »RACO Investment Founder Randall Castillo Ortega Explains How Ecommerce Is Changing
Randall Castillo Ortega of RACO Investment outlines what companies should consider before expanding internationally following the COVID-19 pandemic. San José, Costa Rica – WEB WIRE – Thursday August 5, 2021 There are many new risks to consider, including local compliance issues, intellectual property protection or infringement, fraud, corruption, and taxes. …
Read More »The Poaching Pandemic | Hakai Magazine
Item body Miguel Torres spends most of his nights playing cat and mouse. Along with seven colleagues, Torres, a wildlife refuge patroller, scans every hour around Ostional Beach in northwest Costa Rica, looking for sea turtle poachers. The key to winning this game, Torres says, is to be as dark …
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The global pandemic has hurt women and exacerbated inequalities. Private capital can help women-led / founded businesses and create digital solutions that address women’s issues. The UNICEF Innovation Fund invests in open source technology and aims to reach 50% of women-led investments in its portfolio. The COVID-19 pandemic has had …
Read More »Brazilian API Integrated Lending FinTech Pioneer Dinie Raises US $ 3.8 Million in First Funding Round
SÃO PAULO – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Brazilian pioneer of API-based integrated finance, Dinie, announced a US $ 3.8 million funding round led by Accion Venture Lab and K50 Ventures, with participation from Flourish Ventures, Domo Invest and Tribe Capital, among other funds, and several people from companies such as Bill.com, …
Read More »Salvadoran Congress approves 600 million loan with CABEI
San Salvador, Jul 13 (EFE) .- The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador on Tuesday approved the subscription of a loan of 600 million dollars from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI). The loan, which must be approved after negotiations with the financing entity, “will strengthen the General State …
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16-year-old Tina Clayton produced the most outstanding performance over the weekend (9-11) as her Jamaican team dominated the NACAC U23 and U18 Championships, the first of the region’s regional events in 17 months. Clayton improved his personal best in the 100m from 11.25 to 11.17 to win gold in the …
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Digital connectivity and the digital economy offer enormous potential, which has played an important role in compensating for lost productivity. This was highlighted by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Tourism and Transport, Shaheen Ali, during the opening statement as chairman of the Forum’s trade officials meeting …
Read More »AfDB and World Bank commit to more climate finance
MULTILATERAL development banks, the Asian Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank, have pledged to increase climate finance as the V20 Group called on developed countries to honor their climate aid commitments under the ‘Paris Agreement. The V20 group, made up of countries most vulnerable to climate change, including the …
Read More »Developing countries and UN seek clear plan for pledged climate finance | News | Eco-Enterprise
Pressure is mounting on rich countries to say exactly how they will deliver the $ 100 billion a year funding pledged to help poorer countries tackle climate change, the UN chief and the Great Brittany calling on Thursday for a clear plan. AT summit hosted by Bangladesh, finance ministers from …
Read More »Costa Rica to borrow $ 300 million from World Bank to boost economy
Costa Rica is borrowing US $ 300 million in loan from the World Bank to boost its economy ravaged by travel restrictions imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new money will help Costa Rica protect âpeople’s incomes and jobs from the impactâ of the pandemic, the lender said …
Read More »Developing countries, UN seek clear plan for pledged climate finance
By Naimul Karim, Megan Rowling DHAKA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Pressure is mounting on rich countries to say exactly how they will deliver pledged $ 100 billion a year in funding to help poorer countries tackle climate change, the UN chief and Britain calling Thursday for a clear plan. At …
Read More »The new development bank has a role to play for the countries of the South in a post-Covid-19 era
The New Development Bank has played a key role in supporting Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics) during the pandemic. It is also expected to continue to play a pivotal role in helping address the economic challenges arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and other development challenges in the …
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Latest research report on Banking as a Service Market (BaaS) covers an in-depth analysis of the key factors that help business players plan their future actions accordingly. It highlights key trends and recent developments that may prove to be critical for the growth of the Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) market in the …
Read More »Legislative Assembly votes in favor of IMF loan to Costa Rica –
The Legislative Assembly approved, during an initial debate, the loan of $ 1.778 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to Costa Rica. Thirty-eight lawmakers voted for, six against and 13 abstained in Thursday’s vote. The bill must pass a second vote by the same legislative body; it’s scheduled for …
Read More »Caribbean Business News Round-Up – July 2, 2021
Some 2,757 private jets landed in the Turks and Caicos Islands between January and June of this year, TCI Sun reported. By NAN Business Editor Americas News, NEW YORK, NY, Fri July 2, 2021: Here are the top Caribbean business news headlines making the news this week. REGIONAL U.S. lawmakers …
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This report to the world Auto Loan Origination Software Market guarantees a wealth of data on many development opportunities in the market. The review incorporates in-depth research conducted by expert analysts. All development factors influencing the Automatic Loan Creation Software market during the evaluation period of 2020-2027 have been systematically …
Read More »Costa Rica signs $ 500 million loan with IDB –
Costa Rica on Thursday formalized two budget support loans to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), for an amount of $ 500 million. The first of the loans, of $ 250 million, will be used to deal with the health emergency caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, by supporting homes and businesses …
Read More »What is the “northern triangle” key to Biden’s immigration policy?
The âNorthern Triangleâ label is making headlines again as the Biden administration focuses on reducing illegal immigration from the three countries that make up the triangle: El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. Many people in Central America don’t like the term because they think it unfairly – and sometimes diminishes – …
Read More »US announces plans to allocate 5.5 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses to India and other countries
The United States has announced plans to allocate 5.5 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines to the rest of the world as a second tranche, including 1.6 core jabs to 18 Asian countries such as India, Pakistan and Nepal, under the Biden administration. trying to end the pandemic in the world. …
Read More »Ortega and his attacks on dissent end years of economic growth in Nicaragua
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has boasted for years that his management of the economy is superior to that of his Latin American neighbors. From 2007 to 2017, the government focused on attracting foreign companies to set up manufacturing plants, which spurred growth at rates above the regional average. But the …
Read More »Latin America vastly under-spends on post-pandemic green recovery
Latin America is investing too little in a green recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic, with just 2.2% of the region’s stimulus funds spent on environmentally sustainable projects last year, according to a new platform developed by the University of Oxford and the UN. 2.2% Stimulus funds from Latin America were …
Read More »Emerging from democracy, Nicaragua defies American reprimands
Band Diego Oré MEXICO, June 17 (Reuters) – Police in Nicaragua arrest opponents of President Daniel Ortega and even dissidents from his Sandinista movement in a crackdown ahead of the November presidential election who poses a challenge to US efforts to strengthen democracy in Central America. In the past two …
Read More »UNCTAD appoints first female Secretary-General
The United Nations on Saturday appointed Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica as the new secretary general of its trade and development agency, Unctad. Ms. Grynspan is the first woman in Central America to lead the global body that deals with trade, investment and development issues, UNCTAD said in a statement. …
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Could we have predicted that Sam Cassidy, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employee who killed nine of his colleagues before turning the gun on him, would have committed such a crime? This is what VTA staff and local leaders are now trying to answer through an investigation into Cassidy’s …
Read More »United States men’s soccer team celebrates streak with Costa Rica 4-0 loss, 19,000 fans to Sandy
Fans jump in as they watch the United States and Costa Rica play a friendly match at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The United States won 4-0. (Scott G Winterton, Deseret News) SANDY – Seconds after the United States’ last triumph over a regional rival, …
Read More »Costa Rica becomes 38th member of the OECD
Costa Rica has now joined the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) like its 38e member, making it one of the most attractive markets for foreign investment in the region. Costa Rica is the fourth Latin American country to join the Paris-based organization, which accounts for 80% of global …
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When Muhammad Ali died five years ago, his name was known around the world. But that was his home in Louisville, Kentucky, where he came back. From his death on June 3, 2016, to his funeral a week later, the Bluegrass community that raised him joined with visitors from around …
Read More »WORLD VISION: Why 84 countries are borrowing from the IMF
By SIR RONALD SANDERS (The author is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States and the Organization of American States. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London and Massey College. of the University of Toronto The opinions expressed are entirely its …
Read More »#BTColumn – Why 84 countries borrow
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by this author are their own and do not represent the official position of Barbados Today Inc. through Sir Ron Sanders Following the economic damage caused by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries on all continents of the world have turned to the …
Read More »Costa Rica commits to sustainable tourism for economic recovery
Costa Rican authorities reported last week that the country has pledged to sustainable tourism which allows the economic recovery sector, the most affected by health crisis, which will only be possible with the support of the national banking system. At the II Roads to Recovery Meeting titled âSustainable Tourism as …
Read More »2021 Mortgage Backed Securities Market Growth Potential Report | Current industry figures with forecast to 2027 – KSU
The professional survey report uses exhaustive primary and secondary research to assess the current status and forecast of the global mortgage security market through 2027. The research authors use cutting edge data assessment tools to to map the growth trajectory of the global mortgage security market during the forecast period …
Read More »Chinese factory activity grows at a slightly slower pace as raw material costs rise
Business Chinese factory activity grew at a slightly slower pace than expected in May, as soaring commodity prices weighed on industrial production. FILE PHOTO: A worker wearing a face mask works on a steel rim production line for bicycles at a factory, as the country is hit by the novel …
Read More »Ensuring accountability through transparency in public spending in the health sector
Muhammad Zamir | Published: May 30, 2021 8:59:58 PM Governments around the world are playing a crucial role in providing lifelines for people and businesses to help fight the pandemic and its economic fallout. To support the effectiveness of these efforts, it is important that these expenditures are also subject …
Read More »Opening remarks by the Director-General at the press conference on COVID-19 – May 28, 2021 – Worldwide
With more than 3.5 million deaths recorded from COVID-19, an estimated loss to the global economy of US $ 22 trillion, and new variants exacerbating explosive epidemics, this pandemic is far from over. At the World Health Assembly this week, there was broad consensus that ensuring equitable access to vaccines …
Read More »Are the days of the US dollar below 600 ¢ no more?
QCOSTARICA – The last time we saw the dollar trade below 600 colons, we have to go back to September 18, when a US dollar was worth 599.86 colons. According to Karla Arguedas, head of advice and strategy at Prival Securities, the Central Bank of Costa Rica will manage the …
Read More »Regional study highlights challenges for Costa Rican SMEs to access credit
Despite the fact that 6 out of 10 microphones, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Costa Rica know the existence of Development banking system (SBD), 33% of them said their request for help was rejected. And the group of companies that obtained funds of the SBD, only 5% received partial …
Read More »Experian Announces New Real-Time Income and Employment Verification Solution for Employer Service Companies
COSTA MESA, Calif. COSTA MESA, Calif .– (BUSINESS WIRE) – To support the collective recovery of businesses and consumers, Experian today announced its expansion into employer services and the release of its new suite of real-time income and employment verification products, Check Experianâ¢. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the need …
Read More »Migration could reduce migration, with money sent home
Migrants have crossed the border illegally to work and earn money in the United States for many years, often working here in tough trades suffering from a lack of manpower. For many American employers, these are the perfect workers because they receive low wages and are willing to do harder …
Read More »Wanted: Transparency and Accountability in Pandemic Spending
As part of the UN-backed Covax initiative, Unicef ââis shipping syringes of Covid-19 vaccine from a warehouse in Dubai Logistics City, United Arab Emirates. And as the world continues to grapple with the health and economic crisis triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, the UN and the Islamic Development Bank have …
Read More »Harness the digital potential of COVID-19 in Latin America
Source: Reuters / Jorge Silva Latin America is still free from the COVID-19 pandemic as vaccines become available worldwide. Numbers, The region’s economy shrank by 7% in 2020. This is the biggest recession on record in Latin America and the Caribbean. As countries in the region have launched vaccination campaigns, …
Read More »2021 Virtual Payment Systems Market Analysis Report with Analysis of COVID-19 Pandemic and Analysis of Future Growth by 2027 | Paytm, MobiKwik, PayUmoney, Vodafone Mpesa, Idea Money, ABPB Wallet, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, PhonePe (Flipkart) – KSU
A New study by RMoz provides analysis of history and current development Activities in the Global Virtual Payment Systems Market. Thus, the report helps the reader precisely gauge possible future development in the global market for virtual payment systems. Through it study, readers are offered in depth information pertaining to …
Read More »Second pandemic year will be deadlier than first, WHO warns – as happened | World news
6:20 p.m. EDT 18:20 Surge tests have been announced in Hackney, London, after the cases of both India variant and South Africa variant were detected. All those who live or work in targeted areas in Shoreditch and Dalston have been asked to take a Covid-19 test. 5:57 p.m. EDT 17:57 …
Read More »Comment: Goodbye Boracay, hello Tagaytay – lesser-known places could be the future of domestic travel
SINGAPORE: Tourism trends during the COVID-19 pandemic are changing. Take Baguio and Tagaytay as examples. A recent Airbnb survey found that a majority of Filipino travelers wanted to visit these lesser-known getaways than regular tourist spots like Boracay. This finding is consistent with the shift in tourism preferences that is …
Read More »Tourism and transport show first signs of recovery in Costa Rica
Economic activities linked to tourism and transport have given the first signs of recovery in Costa Rica last March, after the precipitous fall, they registered the same month of 2020, with the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic. The monthly index of economic activity, calculated by the Central Bank of Costa …
Read More »What Nicaraguans need to know to travel to Costa Rica as tourists
A month ago, the Costa Rican consulates in Nicaragua resumed the authorization and issuance of visas for Nicaraguans. This service has been suspended for more than a year due to the covid-19 pandemic, and Costa Rica’s borders have been closed to contain the virus. Costa Rica began a gradual reopening …
Read More »International solidarity for the realization of human rights during and after the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) – Report of the independent expert on human rights and international solidarity (A / HRC / 47 / 31) [EN/AR/RU/ZH] – World
Human rights councilForty-seventh sessionJune 21-July 9, 2021Agenda item 3Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil,political, economic, social and cultural rights,including the right to development summary This is the fourth report prepared for the Human Rights Council by the independent expert on human rights and international solidarity, Obiora Chinedu Okafor. …
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