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Standard Chartered-backed Zodia Custody aims to raise $50m in funding round

Crypto custodian, Zodia Custody, aims to raise $50 million from investors to fuel its plans to branch out into new regions and expand its product range. According to a Bloomberg report on Nov. 4, Standard Chartered’s crypto custodian subsidiary Zodia …

Standard Chartered’s crypto custodian Zodia to raise $50M

Zodia Custody, the institutional cryptocurrency custody platform co-owned by Standard Chartered, is working to scale global operations with new funding. Zodia Custody CEO Julian Sawyer disclosed the company’s plans to raise $50 million to expand its reach …

Hoa and Thanh win Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race

284 former Standard Chartered Bank employees sue company over pensions

OVER 280 former employees of Standard Chartered Bank have sued the institution in the High Court, seeking an order for a full account of the principal and 70 per cent accrued interest and bonuses they accrued in the Defined Benefit Scheme prior to the …

Standard Chartered appoints Harini Jayaweera as Chief Compliance Officer

Harini Jayaweera  Standard Chartered has appointed Harini Jayaweera as Chief Compliance Officer in Sri Lanka, effective 21 October 2024.  In this role, Harini will oversee the bank’s conduct, financial crime and compliance functions while continuing her …

John Keells Properties partners Standard Chartered, offers home loan packages

John Keells Properties has announced a strategic collaboration with Standard Chartered Sri Lanka, aimed at providing attractive home loans for prospective buyers of VIMAN Ja-Ela. This alliance combines the market leader in real estate, John Keells …

Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race officially kicks off

Top Wall Street execs are getting skeptical on the Fed's easing path

A trader works as a screen displays the Fed rate announcement, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on June 12, 2024. Brendan McDermid | Reuters RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Major Wall Street CEOs see ongoing inflation pressures in the U.S. economy and …

Here’s Where Analysts Expect Bitcoin Prices Will Head Under Harris And Trump

Topline Bitcoin prices may swing wildly based upon the results of the presidential election, analysts at one Wall Street research firm warned Monday, as former President Donald Trump positions himself as the pro-crypto candidate. Trump speaks at a bitcoin …

Ken Griffin’s money machine

Welcome to FT Asset Management, our weekly newsletter on the movers and shakers behind a multitrillion-dollar global industry. This article is an on-site version of the newsletter. Subscribers can sign up here to get it delivered every Monday. Explore all …

Japan's SBI Expands Singapore's Tokenization Project with New Pilots

Japan’s SBI Digital Markets has strengthened its role in the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Project Guardian, unveiling new pilots aimed at advancing the use of tokenized securities in global markets.  In collaboration with leading financial …

Global GDP could plunge by 24% by 2,100 without urgent climate action

Global GDP could decline by up to 24% by 2100 if fossil fuel pollution continues unabated without significant mitigation and adaptation efforts. The updated and expanded working paper, based on findings from a 2019 study, incorporates the latest data from …

Bharti Telecom plans to raise about ₹8,500 crore in rupee bond market

Bharti Telecom Ltd., owned by billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal, is planning to raise about 85 billion rupees ( ₹8,500 crore) in the local-currency bond market, according to people familiar with the matter. The company may seek bids for the notes due in …

Singapore creating networks to commercialize digital asset tokenization platform after successful trials

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced several initiatives designed to enhance tokenization within the financial sector, according to a Nov. 4 statement. According to the regulator, the move aims to strengthen tokenized assets’ liquidity …

Concerns persist over abductions as Kindiki replaces Riggy G

Introduction This report highlights notable trends in social media platforms X, Facebook and TikTok. During the monitoring period, online users engaged in heightened digital activism, calling for the release of activist Boniface Mwangi and social media …

Breaking: FG to unfreeze account of Onnoghen as Appeal Court acquits ex-CJN

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has quashed the conviction of a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen. The court, in a judgement delivered on Monday, discharged and acquitted Onnoghen of the charge that led to his removal from …

Huawei’s HarmonyOS Next Reportedly Gains Support for China’s Digital Yuan

China's Huawei recently unveiled its new operating system called HarmonyOS Next to power its hardware devices. Among other upgrades, HarmonyOS Next reportedly comes with support for China's central bank digital currency (CBDC). Huawei aims to drive …

6 charged over malware scams involving nearly $8m in transfers of criminal funds

SINGAPORE - More people have been charged in relation to a spate of malware scams reported between May and June 2023, with some of them acting on behalf of a criminal syndicate. Three men and three women, aged 20 to 35, appeared in the State Courts on Nov …

Appeal court clears ex-CJN Onnoghen, orders FG to unfreeze accounts

THE Court of Appeal, Abuja, has cleared a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, of the charge that led to his removal from office in 2019. Recall that on January 25, 2019, approximately 29 days before the presidential election, former …

Bipartisan Leaders Across Georgia Reaffirm Confidence in Election Integrity as November 5 Approaches

Pillars of the Community has issued a strong statement of confidence in the integrity and resilience of Georgia’s election system. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Election Day just days away, a …

SideBar Podcast on The Legal Talk Network Welcomes Professor and Author Ray Brescia

SideBar podcast welcomes Albany Law professor Ray Brescia, author of Lawyer Nation: The Past, Present, and Future of the American Legal Profession MONTEREY, CA, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SideBar podcast on The Legal …

The 2020 Forbes Market Call On American Energy Policies That Reverberates in America’s 2024 Elections

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2020, Fernando C. Hernandez, the Principal of Hernandez Analytica, made precise back-to-back energy market calls in Forbes, one of which resulted in him meeting Suriname’s …

Priscilla: A Political Journey of Resilience

SALISBURY, NC, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- M. J. Simms-Maddox, Ph.D., invites readers to step into the captivating world of "Priscilla: Engaging in the Game of Politics," the first installment in her thrilling …

Savannah River Site Watch Celebrates 10 Years of Public-Interest Advocacy for the Environment, Nuclear Nonproliferation

SRS Watch Papers and Memorabilia of a Successful Decade of Work and those of Director Tom Clements since the 1970s Archived at University of Georgia in Athens COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The public …

Dr. Brooke Taylor, U.S. Wargaming Expert, Presents at Official UK Government Academic Conference

Exploring the Critical Role of Wargaming in National Security Strategy LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Defending Our Country (DOC), LLC is proud to announce that its founder and CEO, Dr. Brooke Taylor will …

Amalfi Jets Celebrates Civic Engagement with $2,500 Flight Credit for Voters

Amalfi Jets invites individuals to send in a picture of their "I Voted" sticker and, in return, receive a $2,500 flight credit. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amalfi Jets, a leading private jet …

Explorando oportunidades na Conferência Pan-Americana da IASP: Promovendo a prevenção do suicídio nas Américas

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Em novembro deste ano, a Conferência Pan-Americana da IASP oferece uma oportunidade única para abordar a questão urgente da prevenção do suicídio nas Américas e visa …

New publication – Financing a Just Transition – Transforming Funding, Tackling Climate Change – to launch at COP29

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New publication – Financing a Just Transition – Transforming Funding, Tackling Climate Change – to launch at COP29 • This is a pivotal time for the world. We have all the …

Dr. Ruben West of the USA Appointed Senior Global Civility Consultant for iChange Nations™

World Civility Leader Dr. Clyde Rivers Names Humanitarian Diplomat Dr. Ruben West as Senior Global Civility Consultant for iChange Nations™ VICTORVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iChange Nations™, a global …

University Lab Reveals Methods for Plants and Animals to Participate in US Elections

Innovative Approach to Environmental Justice Shown in Simultaneous San Francisco and San José Exhibitions in Preparation for November 5th SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the tumultuous final days of …

IICSR Launches Accessible Education Platform to Combat Climate Disasters and Global Inequality

International Institute of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Launches Accessible Education Platform to Combat Climate Disasters and Global Inequality PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent data …

Wayne Johnson Congress: Trump Rally in Macon Calls For Getting Out The Vote — And Black Votes Really Matter

MACON, GA, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President Donald Trump’s final rally in Georgia will take place in Macon on Sunday. Commonsense Congressional candidate Wayne Johnson says that two important aspects of the Trump …

BetterWorld Technology Named One of America’s Most Reliable Companies for 2025 by Newsweek

Setting New Standards in IT and Cybersecurity Excellence, BetterWorld Technology Named One of America’s Most Reliable Companies for 2025 by Newsweek CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BetterWorld Technology has …

New Jersey Libertarian Party Announces New Ad Campaign Supporting Libertarian Candidates On November 5, 2024 Ballot

TRENTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New Jersey Libertarian Party (NJLP) urges voters to elect its slate of candidates. To reach more voters, the party launches a new ad campaign showcasing these candidates and …

Kaos Bender and The Traveling Trailer Park Launch 'Red, White, and Blue' Message of Freedom For Americans

American Rock Band Kaos Bender and The Traveling Trailer Park Launch "Red, White, and Blue" With Message of Freedom For Americans - Come Together As One. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American …

Statement on Fentanyl “Exposure” Laws Issued by the American College of Medical Toxicology

Phoenix, AZ, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the recently issued, “Statement on Fentanyl “Exposure” Laws,” the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) expresses concern regarding Florida’s SB 718 legislation, which imposes severe penalties for …

Moldova’s well-managed presidential run-off offered voters genuine choice, despite legal deficiencies, unbalanced media ...

CHISINAU, 4 November 2024 – The 3 November second round of Moldova’s presidential election was administered efficiently and professionally, and offered voters a choice between genuine political alternatives, international observers said in a statement of …

Fight Colorectal Cancer Rallies Advocates to Vote Ahead of November 5 Election

Springfield, Mo., Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This fall, national nonprofit Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) mobilized over 40,000 advocates across the U.S. to prepare for tomorrow’s election through the “Flex Your Vote” campaign. The campaign has …

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Establishes Additional Payment for iovera in Outpatient Settings

-- Final CMS rule concludes iovera is a qualifying device for separate payment under the NOPAIN Act -- -- Beginning January 1, 2025, providers can receive additional Medicare payment when they use EXPAREL or iovera° via product-specific reimbursement codes …