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Standard Chartered in $4.8bn fight over collapsed satellite firm

One of Britain’s biggest banks is embroiled in a $4.8 billion legal battle revolving around the collapse of an Australian satellite company more than a decade ago. Standard Chartered is among international lenders that are fighting a lawsuit over claims …

RMB adoption in the Middle East is reshaping regional economies and trade flows

The growing dominance of Renminbi (RMB) in the Middle East as a strategic currency is a direct result of a convergence in pricing dynamics, counterparty preference and long-dated capital needs, particularly in the fields of energy trade, according to …

Financial Process Outsourcing Market 2026 Streamlining Corporate Finance Operations Globally

The Business Research Company's Financial Process Outsourcing Market 2026 Streamlining Corporate Finance Operations Globally LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The financial process outsourcing …

US-Iran War March 12 Updates: UN Condemns Iran Attacks, Gavin Newsom Says No Threat To California

Here are the latest developments in the U.S.–Israel–Iran war on Thursday at 3:00 AM ET, as the conflict enters its thirteenth day. On Wednesday, speaking to supporters in Hebron, Kentucky, President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. had already "won…

Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf stocks fall early as Iran escalates regional attacks

Most major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early ​trade on Thursday, ⁠with the Dubai index leading losses as Iran escalated attacks on ‌oil and transport infrastructure across the Middle East, fuelling concern over a potentially prolonged conflict. Iran …

SAM advises lenders led by Standard Chartered Bank on INR 2,623 crore transmission project financing

XRP ETF Inflows Cross $1 Billion as Goldman Sachs Emerges as The Top Whale

XRP (XRP-USD) is seeing a massive shift in who owns the supply as Wall Street giants officially move into the market. A new SEC filing has revealed that Goldman Sachs (GS) is now the largest institutional holder of XRP in the United States. The bank has …

Goldman Sachs delays BoE rate-cut outlook again on energy-driven inflation risks

Goldman Sachs has pushed back its Bank of England rate-cut ​outlook for ⁠the second time this month, ‌citing inflation risks from higher energy prices, and now expects ​three 25-basis-point cuts in July and November this year, ​and one ​in February 2027. …

XRP or Ethereum: Which Gives You More Upside With $1,000 at Current Prices?

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) have both had a rough start to 2026. XRP surged 25% in the first week of January to reach $2.40, and for a moment looked like it had finally escaped the ceiling that’s trapped every rally since 2018. Then macro …

What Ends a Crypto Bear Market in 2026? Six Catalysts Experts Are Watching

With Bitcoin price down more than 40% from its October all-time high just five months ago, and the overall crypto market cap losing nearly $2 Trillion, there’s no doubt that we’re in a bear market. But the big question is, when does it end? Beneath the …

Banks in the Gulf Evacuate Offices After Iranian Threats

Several major banks have urged employees to stay away from their offices in Dubai after Iran signaled a willingness to target Middle Eastern economic centers and financial institutions linked to the United States. The move followed an overnight attack on …

Foreign Firms in Korea Averaged Corporate Tax Ratio of Low 1% Range of Revenue

While corporate tax payments by foreign firms operating in Korea have dropped by more than 30% over the past two years, Woowa Brothers, the operator of Baedal Minjok (Baemin), was found to have the highest corporate tax ratio relative to revenue. Notably, …

Standard Chartered’s Bill Winters: ‘God knows why I took this job’

Bill Winters rattles off the list of places he will visit during a six-week trip starting in the next few days. “US, Basel, Korea, China, Japan, US again,” he says. It’s a succinct way to demonstrate the travel schedule of the chief executive of Standard …

China, Russia Abstain as UN Security Council Demands Iran Halts Attacks on Gulf States

• 32 nations agree historic 400m barrels reserves release  •Citi, StanChart evacuate Dubai offices, HSBC closes Qatar branches • Iran cannot participate in world cup, minister says •ADC calls on FG to cap petrol prices Emmanuel Addeh and Chuks Okocha in …

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No loans for Gulf as Iran war spooks Asian lenders

On the sidelines of a meeting this week of Asia’s largest loan association, private conversations were dominated by a single theme: how the Iran war has rattled enthusiasm for the Middle East. That mood marked a sharp reversal from just weeks earlier. In …

KCB unveils record Sh22 billion dividend payout as profit surges

Audio By Vocalize Paul Russo KCB Group CEO speaking during 2024 full year financial results on March 12, 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] KCB Group, Kenya’s largest bank by assets, has recommended a record dividend payout after full-year net profit …

BoE: Stronger data versus easing path – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered economists Christopher Graham and Saabir Salad argue that stronger UK activity data in early 2026 raises questions about how quickly the Bank of England will cut rates. They still expect a March cut and see scope for three reductions …

Standard Chartered records $10m loss from Cameroon, Gambia divestment

Standard Chartered has reported a $10m loss on its divestment from its operations in Cameroon and the Gambia. This was indicated in its financial statement for 2025. The PUNCH reports that Nigeria’s Access Bank Plc and Standard Chartered Bank entered into …

Calvary Placement Agency Announces Launch and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in New York, New York

Calvary Placement Agency announces the opening of New York location, focused on providing comprehensive case management and resource coordination for children. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Calvary Placement …

New Report Reveals NYC and DC Face 70% of Iranian-Linked Threat Risks Nationally Amid DHS Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the U.S.-Iran conflict (Operation Epic Fury / Roaring Lion) now in its third week—marked by intensified U.S./Israeli strikes, Iranian retaliatory missile attacks on …

Fitch revises Portugal outlook to ‘Positive’ while affirming ‘A’ rating

Fitch upgrades Portugal’s outlook to ‘Positive’ while affirming its ‘A’ rating, citing falling debt, fiscal discipline and growth of around 2% in 2026. LISBON, PORTUGAL, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fitch Ratings has upgraded Portugal’s …

Научный рубеж столетия: к единой картине Вселенной — синтез квантовой и классической физики, гравитации и космологии

Трёхтомная работа «Квантовая модель Вселенной» объёмом около 2000 страниц открывает новую научную дискуссию об объединении фундаментальных законов природы GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, SWITZERLAND, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Женева, Швейцария …

Inside the Newsroom: EIN Presswire Launches Series on What Journalists Really Look for in Press Releases

Takeaways and behind‑the‑scenes insights from conversations with veteran voices in the media WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EIN Presswire is launching a new series, “Inside the Newsroom: What Journalists Really Look …

AMMWEC Hosts Women-Led Interfaith Iftar in New York City to Strengthen American Communities

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) hosted a powerful women-led Interfaith Iftar in New York City, bringing together Jewish, Christian, …

John Kerry to join the Ocean Stewardship Initiative (OSI) as a Champion

The Sustainable Markets Initiative, founded by His Majesty King Charles III, announces John Kerry as Champion for Ocean Stewardship Initiative (OSI). LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 …

Alona Lebedieva: The War Is Creating a New Structure of Ukraine’s Economy

KYIV, UKRAINE, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Russia’s full-scale invasion has fundamentally reshaped the structure of Ukraine’s economy. Before 2022, its key drivers were agriculture, metallurgy, and domestic consumer demand. Today, …

Explore A Family's Unforgettable Journey Through Revolution, Loss, and Unwavering Tolerance

Mazdak Z’s Memoir Reveals the Human Story Behind Iran's Political Upheaval ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When Mazdak Z was growing up in Tehran, his father Karim would tell him stories. Not the sanitized versions …

Alejandro Hernandez III Joins SCCE and Completes ABA Compliance Course on IOLTA Trust Accounts

Alejandro Hernandez III Joins SCCE and Completes ABA Compliance Course on IOLTA Trust Accounts LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alejandro Hernandez III, Managing Director of ARH Global Advisors LLC and a former New …

‘Must-See’ Broadband Policy Event at National Press Club on March 18, 2026

BEAD Implementation Summit features Fireside Chat between NTIA’s Arielle Roth and Breakfast Media's Drew Clark, plus panels on states, tech, funds & financing. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For …

AMMWEC Condemns Attack on Temple Israel Synagogue in Michigan

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) strongly condemns the attack targeting Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan and stands in solidarity with the …

World’s First Denim Run Series to Celebrate the Courage and Resilience of Sexual Assault Survivors

5K Beach Walk/Run and Wellness Festival in Santa Monica Kick Off First-Ever Denim Run Series During Sexual Assault Awareness Month LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 12, 2026, Santa Monica's beach will …

másLabor Hosts Complimentary H-2A Compliance Seminar in Valdosta, GA, Helping Agricultural Employers Navigate Process

Leading seasonal workforce provider joins industry experts to help agricultural employers meet H-2A compliance requirements and secure reliable seasonal labor CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- másLabor, the nation…

Nancy G. Brinker and Eric Brinker Leadership Gift Helps Generate $5 Million for Promise Fund at Palm Beach Event

Funds will expand breast and cervical cancer screenings, patient navigation, and follow-up care for women facing barriers to care across South Florida PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Promise Fund recently …

UAE Ministry of Interior Champions Women's Role in Global Policing

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates successfully organized a side event at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York on the sidelines of the …

Libertarian Convention March 27 - 29 Welcomes Independent-Minded Voters to Lake Lure

The convention themed "Liberty Rising" celebrates 50 years as the strongest political alternative for independent voters RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Libertarian Party of North Carolina (LPNC) …

Mississippi Employers Identify Child Care Access as Major Workforce Challenge

MSBA Foundation and Children’s Foundation of Mississippi report outlines opportunities to expand employer support and strengthen workforce participation JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Access to affordable, …

Advanced Biofuels Canada Comments on Affordability, Energy Security Benefits of Low Carbon Fuels

Data consistently show that biofuels save drivers money at the pump VANCOUVER, CANADA, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) released a statement by Fred Ghatala, President, on the stabilizing role of biofuels …

FDA Foreign Inspection Gap Grows as U.S. Drug Imports Surge, New Study Finds

Foreign facilities failed FDA GMP inspections at up to 1.8x the U.S. rate. Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation study quantifies a decade of oversight gaps. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A peer-reviewed study …