Bad debt reduction offers a silver lining to ailing banking sector in Europe
Through Samantha barnes, International banker
It has not been the easiest time for European lenders. A low interest rate environment in the region has severely affected the profitability of many banks and, in an increasing number of…
Once heroes, ex-Gulf Indian workers forge a new future
Through Roli Srivastava, Rakesh nairYEROOR, India (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - It is not dawn yet, but the village of Yeroor has been awake for a long time, the buzz of productivity floating above 'Gulf Street', a leafy boulevard that…
The Good Samaritans save family of four from burning yacht
Image courtesy North Wales Fire and Rescue…
Kenya: Puzzle of 1.2 trillion shillings in loans borrowed during Covid year
Kenya increased its public debt by more than 1 trillion shillings in the year of the Covid-19 pandemic after the government last week received the first installment of the latest 257 billion shillings loan from the International Monetary…
Labor will help households and businesses store batteries for solar power
Tasmanian work$ 20 million to fund loans of up to $ 15,000 to purchase batteries and solar power for homes and businessesValue of solar investment plummeted under Liberal watchLabor will lower electricity prices while Liberals privatize…
Fintech has a role to play in the post-pandemic recovery of SMEs | Banking
SMEs have had a few difficult years. Brexit uncertainty hangs over many small businesses, 40% believe it will have a negative impact on their business (YouGov, 2020). Then the pandemic struck, adding further turmoil. While some sectors…
Tasmanian Labor puts solar at the top of its campaign promises – PV Magazine Australia
The Tasmanian Labor Party believes Prime Minister Peter Gutwein and his Liberal Party have largely given up on solar power. Tasmanian labor leader Rebecca White is therefore pledging $ 20 million to fund loans for residential and…