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Paychex is partnering with SoFi to offer employees access to personal finance tools like loan refinancing and debt management through its digital benefits marketplace. Employees cover the cost of the tools via payroll deduction, which means the employer gets to offer the tools at no cost. This move helps even small businesses stay competitive in … Read more - Chevron defeats Exxon in dispute over…
Chevron has prevailed against Exxon Mobil in a dispute over Hess Corporation’s offshore oil assets in the South American nation of Guyana, Exxon CEO Darren Woods told CNBC’s Becky Quick on Friday. The ruling by the International Chamber of Commerce in favor of Chevron clears a path for the oil major to complete its $53 … Read more - Offshore Company Tax in UAE: 2025…
Understanding Offshore Companies in the UAE Offshore companies in the UAE are independent legal entities with rights similar to natural persons. Historically, their tax treatment has been a gray area, creating uncertainty for businesses. However, the UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has recently clarified the tax obligations for these entities, bringing much-needed transparency. Key Updates … Read more - Lucid shares rise after the company…
Lucid Group share (NYSE: LCID) is trading sharply higher today after the company announced a partnership with autonomous tech company Nuro, Inc., and Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) to launch a next-generation premium global robotaxi program, exclusively for the Uber platform. This strategic collaboration aims to deploy 20,000 or more Lucid vehicles, specifically the new Lucid … Read more - MDP Partners With BPC To Boost…
MDP, continues to solidify its position as a trusted payments powerhouse across the Middle East and Africa by partnering with BPC to build built a next-generation third-party processing center using BPC’s SmartVista platform. MDP-A long-standing leader in Africa’s card issuing and processing industry in partnership with BPC, global payment solutions provider, has leveraged the latter’s … Read more
Inside the First Stargate AI Data
The sheer scale of this one of many AI factories of the near future tell us a lot about AI direction, and adds meat to the bones of Jensens speech in Taipei this week.Trucks carrying concrete and electrical wiring plod over red clay, weaving in between cranes and excavators. Two symmetrical buildings stand in a massive plot of land where thousands of people in brightly colored vests work day and night to construct six more near-identical structures that will make up the first site for the Stargate Project.
Trump signs stablecoin bill into law
President Donald Trump arrives for a signing ceremony for the GENIUS Act in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Friday.
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed the stablecoin bill into law, marking a major win for crypto interests in Washington.
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“We feel obliged to offer our house to this couple to live in while they deal with this horrible experience.” - £10,000 invested in Santander shares 5…
Image source: Getty Images It has been a fantastic five years for Banco Santander (LSE:BNC) shareholders. The Spanish bank stock is up 216% over this time, turning every £10,000 invested back then into £31,600. On top of that, there has been a steady flow of rising dividends since they resumed in 2021 (payouts were paused … Read more - £15k invested in these dividend shares…
Image source: Getty Images Investing in a broad range of stocks can be a great way to target a long-term second income. History shows that holding dividend shares spanning different sectors and geographies can reduce risk and provide a stable return over time. Here are two high-yield dividend stocks that could help diversify an investor’s … Read more - £262 to invest a month? Here’s…
Image source: Getty Images According to Hargreaves Lansdown, the average UK employee has £262 left at the end of the month to save and invest. That may not seem like enough money to target a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA. But the mathematical ‘miracle’ of compounding — where investment profits generate their own gains, accelerating … Read more - £5k in savings? Here’s how that…
Image source: Getty Images Earning a second income doesn’t mean having to get a second job. In fact, by leveraging dividend opportunities in the stock market, investors can get some extra income in their pockets passively. And for those with £5,000 sitting in the bank, kick-starting this process today could eventually lead to a £255 … Read more - 1 year on from the CrowdStrike…
Image source: Getty Images On 19 July 2024 – a year ago tomorrow – the world experienced a huge IT outage. The culprit was cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), whose software update sent IT systems globally into meltdown. At the time, the outage sent CrowdStrike’s share price into meltdown too. But how has the S&P … Read more
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Fluorescent face paint. Bunk beds in dormitories. Whisky served up in plastic buckets on moon-lit stretches of sand. It’s been two decades since my first visit to Thailand: the country was part of a year-long backpacking trip when my only financial concerns were when to splash out on a private room with aircon and when
Guardians of Trust: Navigating Cybersecurity in…
Despite significant investments in cybersecurity, customers lack trust in the banking system’s ability to protect their data. “Trust is the bedrock of business. It transforms transactions into relationships and clients into loyal advocates.” According to Accenture’s recent Banking Consumer Study surveying 49,000 respondents across 39 countries, 58% of banking customers are concerned about the security
How to Do First Abu Dhabi…
Are you looking for the easiest way to check your First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account balance in the UAE? Whether you’re a salary cardholder or have a personal account, knowing how to check your balance instantly can help you stay on top of your finances. FAB offers several convenient options for balance enquiry, including
Paymentology Boosts Dubai Presence with its…
Paymentology has recently announced the opening of its new and expanded office in Dubai, marking a significant milestone in its continued investment across the Middle East. The leading global issuer-processor, Paymentology’s relocation displays it expanding regional footprint, driven by a fast-growing client base and rising demand for advanced, scalable payment infrastructure. With clients and partners
What Time do Standing Orders Leave…
Wondering when your standing order will leave your account or reach the other side? It’s a common question, especially if you’re managing bills, rent, or regular transfers and want to avoid any surprises. This guide breaks down exactly what time standing orders go out, how long they take to process, what happens if your account
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Retirement blogger Fritz Gilbert is trying to reduce his future tax burden, but it’s surprisingly harder than he thought.
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To reverse the trend in payments fraud, regulators and the private sector must work together to expand how we define verification, writes Ben Turner, of Verituity.Adobe Stock The recent request for information, or RFI, from the Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC signals a growing urgency among U.S. regulators to confront the rising tide of payments
Ovasave Raises USD 1.2mln Pre-Seed Round
Ovasave has completed its pre-seed round, raising $1.2 million from a mix of regional and international investors. Ovasave-A, a Hub71 Femtech Startup focused on fertility and hormonal health, was ably supported in the funding round led by PlusVC, Annex Investments, and New York-based 25 Madison, with additional backing from UAE- and Saudi-based strategic angel investors
CellaVision Q2 2025 presentation: 7.6% organic…
CellaVision Q2 2025 presentation: 7.6% organic growth amid mixed regional performance
First National Bank to host Hutterite…
We are excited to announce that our 2025 Hutterite Banking Institute will be held July 22–24 in Fargo, ND! We are centering the curriculum for this year’s class around opportunities outside of the typical grain and livestock enterprises that most colonies depend on today. As we’ve seen many colonies start a manufacturing business or simply