Economy

Welcome to a new, humbler private-equity industry

During the past decade it sometimes seemed as if anyone could be a private-equity investor. Rising valuations for portfolio companies, and cheap financing with which to buy them, boosted returns and reeled […]

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France court stops plan to expel migrants from Mayotte island territory – JURIST

A Mayotte, France court Tuesday ordered the government to stop its expulsion of migrants in the Mayotte island territory. Known as Operation Wuambushu, which translates to “Take Back,” the government sought to dismantle […]

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Indigenous peoples march in Brazil capital to defend land rights – JURIST

Hundreds of indigenous peoples from across Brazil Tuesday marched in downtown Brasilia, the country’s capital, to demand government protection of their land and rights against invaders. The march is part of the […]

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UK evacuates nationals from Sudan as ceasefire begins – JURIST

The UK government Tuesday announced that officials began a “large scale evacuation” effort to help British nationals leave Sudan amidst ongoing fighting in the region. The operation follows the 72-hour ceasefire agreement […]

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Сryptocurrencies

It’s Me or Regulations: Coinbase Hints to Move Out of US as Regulations Tighten

Coinbase, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world has teased a move away from the US as it secures a Digital Asset Business License from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. When […]

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Banks

Post Office Remains Key Hub for Banking as FCA Works Towards Eliminating Money Laundering

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined a new set of measures designed to reduce the risk of money laundering via the Post Office. Working with the National Economic Crime Centre […]

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Fintech

European Payments Initiative acquires Dutch payment solution iDEAL: Know more

Image credits: Daniel Van Delft In an attempt to build a unique, European-grown instant payment solution, the European Payments Initiative (EPI), announced on Tuesday the acquisition of Dutch payment solution Currence iDEAL […]

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Сryptocurrencies

Gemini Expands Services to India Ahead of Gemini Foundation Launch

Pravjit Tiwana, global CTO, Gemini, will be taking on the responsibility of APAC CEO for the company. In this position, Tiwana will be leading new product launches from the region and ensuring […]

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Russia condemns US denial of Russian journalist visas ahead of UN visit – JURIST

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Sunday condemned the US for prohibiting Russian journalists from covering Lavrov’s speech before the UN in New York. Lavrov called the decision “a really stupid thing” in […]

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Banks

Valley National Bank Goes Live with NayaOne-Powered Fintech Innovation Platform

Valley National Bank breathes life into its new innovation platform through a new partnership to allow regional and community banks to better access and leverage the benefits of digital.  In recognition of the […]

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Germany expert commission releases report recommending legalization of early-stage abortion and amended laws for later-term pregnancies – JURIST

The Commission on Reproductive Self-Determination and Reproductive Medicine in Germany on Monday submitted a final report recommending the legalization of abortion within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy in the country.The German […]

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Australia judge rules in defamation trial that former government adviser raped a colleague in parliament – JURIST

Australia Federal Court Justice Michael Lee found that former government adviser Bruce Lehrmann raped a colleague in a Parliament House office on Monday. The judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit Lehrmann brought against […]

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Poland classifies attack on humanitarian aid workers as murder, demands Israeli cooperation in investigation – JURIST

The Polish government on Friday labeled the death of Polish aid worker Damian Soból as murder, following the deaths of seven humanitarian aid workers from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) serving in […]

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Amnesty International urges immediate investigation into war crimes in Merawi, Ethiopia – JURIST

Amnesty International asserted Friday that African and global human rights bodies must urgently investigate alleged war crimes committed by the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) in the town of Merawi, Amhara region, […]

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