Episodes

Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
LFDE finalizes tie-up with Tocqueville Finance, creating a prominent European leader in conviction management. SEI Asia is seeking a Research Fellow in climate finance and social equity. Finance expert reveals a 'mindset hack' for anyone to get rich. Versatile Credit offers financing options to help merchants and consumers manage economic uncertainty.Sources:https://citywire.com/selector/news/lfde-finalises-tie-up-with-tocqueville-finance/a2441154https://www.sei.org/people/jobs/research-fellow-climate-finance-gesi-capdev/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13341277/finance-expert-mindset-hack-rich.htmlhttps://www.pymnts.com/opinion/2024/financing-options-help-merchants-and-consumers-manage-economic-uncertainty/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) LFDE finalises tie-up with Tocqueville Finance(00:03:04) Research Fellow: climate finance, GESI integration and capacity development(00:06:22) Finance expert reveals 'mindset hack' that can help anyone to get rich(00:09:15) Financing Options Help Merchants and Consumers Manage Economic Uncertainty

Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Exploring the transformative trend of tokenised assets, the growth and challenges of Islamic finance, and innovative solutions in the financial sector. Plus, Pakistan's hopes for a new IMF loan and a trader-turned-scientist's breakthrough in obesity research. Also, Tokyo's warning on yen intervention and its potential impact on global currency markets.Sources:https://www.theglobaltreasurer.com/2024/04/23/exploring-tokenised-assets-islamic-finance-growth-and-cutting-edge-solutions-in-the-financial-sector/https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pakistan-hopes-to-get-new-imf-loan-by-early-july-says-finance-minister/article68097119.ecehttps://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/bioinformatics-research-obesity-trinity-stock-market-traderhttps://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/23/markets/japan-finance-minister-strongest-warning-on-yen/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Exploring Tokenised Assets, Islamic Finance Growth, and Cutting-Edge Solutions in the Financial Sector(00:04:00) Pakistan hopes to get new IMF loan by early July, says finance minister(00:06:44) From finance to bioinformatics and an obesity breakthrough(00:09:20) Tokyo issues strong warning on yen intervention as currency dips further

Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Mongolia signs a landmark climate finance deal to protect its grasslands. Plus, a bank offers valuable tips to avoid falling victim to financial scams. Also, the implications of mainland China's move to ease trading rules with Hong Kong's capital market. Stay informed on these important finance topics with Simply Finance.Sources:https://kfgo.com/2024/04/22/mongolia-signs-landmark-climate-finance-deal-for-its-grasslands/https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/business/bank-offers-tips-to-avoid-financial-scams-business-in-brief/article_39b5a69c-fa88-11ee-a6df-d33f15a8db4f.htmlhttps://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3259817/hong-kong-finance-chief-paul-chan-hails-move-mainland-chinas-securities-regulator-ease-trading-ruleshttps://www.gtreview.com/news/fintech/xalts-founders-on-trade-finance-digitalisation-after-contour-acquisition/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Mongolia signs landmark climate finance deal for its grasslands(00:03:23) Bank offers tips to avoid financial scams(00:05:42) Finance chief hails mainland agency’s move to ease trading rules with Hong Kong(00:08:10) Xalts founders on trade finance digitalisation after Contour acquisition

Sunday Apr 21, 2024
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
Discover why Bunq chose to wait before taking on equity finance. Learn valuable tips from Arvest Bank to avoid financial scams. Explore Egypt's economic progress and ongoing reforms. Understand how Russia's GDP continues to grow despite Western sanctions. Join Simply Finance for insights into the evolving landscape of fintech, financial security, global economics, and geopolitical dynamics.Sources:https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevorclawson/2024/04/21/the-right-moment-why-bunq-waited-before-taking-on-equity-finance/https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/business/bank-offers-tips-to-avoid-financial-scams-business-in-brief/article_39b5a69c-fa88-11ee-a6df-d33f15a8db4f.htmlhttps://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2024/04/20/finance-minister-discusses-economic-progress-continued-reforms-with-imf-egypt-mission-chief/https://kyivindependent.com/russian-finance-minister-says-gdp-expected-to-grow-3-6-in-2024-matching-2023s-rate/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) The Right Moment: Why Bunq Waited Before Taking On Equity Finance(00:04:15) Bank offers tips to avoid financial scams(00:06:26) Finance Minister discusses economic progress, continued reforms with IMF Egypt Mission Chief(00:09:10) Russian finance minister says GDP expected to grow 3.6% in 2024, matching 2023's rate

Saturday Apr 20, 2024
Saturday Apr 20, 2024
Golden-goodbye payouts on Wall Street could be at risk under a resurrected Financial-Crisis era rule. Russian finance minister says GDP expected to grow 3.6% in 2024, matching 2023's rate. Also, Vitesse docked 18 points amid Russia finance probe and ETH restaking drives DeFi TVL to $100B, Solana releases patch for network congestion.Sources:https://fortune.com/2024/04/19/golden-goodbye-payouts-wall-street-at-risk-financial-crisis-rule/https://kyivindependent.com/russian-finance-minister-says-gdp-expected-to-grow-3-6-in-2024-matching-2023s-rate/https://www.dw.com/en/football-vitesse-docked-18-points-amid-russia-finance-probe/a-68876373https://cointelegraph.com/news/eth-restaking-help-defi-tvl-100-b-solana-releases-patch-for-network-congestion-finance-redefinedOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Golden-goodbye payouts on Wall Street could be at risk under resurrected Financial-Crisis era rule(00:03:37) Russian finance minister says GDP expected to grow 3.6% in 2024, matching 2023's rate(00:05:45) Football: Vitesse docked 18 points amid Russia finance probe(00:08:59) ETH restaking drives DeFi TVL to $100B, Solana releases patch for network congestion: Finance Redefined

Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Finance firms urge ambitious action on plastic pollution. Simply Finance provides dividend stock investing rules that investors should not ignore. Elk Grove Zoo's $302M financing plan discussed by city finance officials. Discover Financial highlights how inflation is pressuring lower income consumers. Stay informed on these important financial topics with Simply Finance.Sources:https://kfgo.com/2024/04/18/finance-firms-urge-ambitious-action-on-plastic-pollution/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/personal-finance-six-rules-that-dividend-stock-investors-should-not-ignore-12674641.htmlhttps://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/elk-grove/elk-grove-zoo-302-million-financing-plan-discussed-city-finance-officials/103-f74be2d9-15b1-4af5-88b8-21365462a0c1https://www.pymnts.com/earnings/2024/discover-financial-inflation-is-pressuring-lower-income-consumers/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Finance firms urge ambitious action on plastic pollution(00:02:56) Personal Finance: Six rules that dividend stock investors should not ignore(00:06:21) Elk Grove Zoo $302M financing plan discussed by city finance officials(00:09:54) Discover Financial: Inflation Is Pressuring Lower Income Consumers

Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
G7 finance chiefs express concerns about excessive forex moves. Egypt looks forward to mobilizing sustainable finance for Africa's public health. Imposter scams are on the rise in Idaho, posing a significant threat to consumers. Stay informed about the potential impact on the global economy, public health systems, and financial security.Sources:https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/04/44619baf188b-update2-g7-finance-chiefs-say-excessive-forex-moves-bad-for-global-economy.htmlhttps://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2024/04/18/egypt-looks-forward-to-mobilising-sustainable-finance-for-africas-public-health-finance-minister/https://localnews8.com/news/2024/04/17/imposter-scams-on-the-rise-in-idaho-says-department-of-finance/https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/04/44619baf188b-update2-g7-finance-chiefs-say-excessive-forex-moves-bad-for-global-economy.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) G7 finance chiefs say excessive forex moves bad for global economy(00:02:44) Egypt looks forward to mobilising sustainable finance for Africa’s public health: Finance Minister(00:06:02) Imposter scams on the rise in Idaho says Department of Finance(00:09:27) G7 finance chiefs say excessive forex moves bad for global economy

Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Finastra integrates AI ESG scoring into trade and supply chain finance offering with TradeSun. Canada proposes higher taxes on the wealthiest Canadians. Stay informed about the latest developments in sustainable finance and economic justice in Canada.Sources:https://www.bobsguide.com/finastra-integrates-ai-esg-scoring-into-trade-and-supply-chain-finance-offering-with-tradesun/https://fortune.com/2024/04/16/canada-higher-tax-under-40-its-just-harder/https://www.bobsguide.com/finastra-integrates-ai-esg-scoring-into-trade-and-supply-chain-finance-offering-with-tradesun/https://www.bobsguide.com/finastra-integrates-ai-esg-scoring-into-trade-and-supply-chain-finance-offering-with-tradesun/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:47) Finastra integrates AI ESG scoring into trade and supply chain finance offering with TradeSun(00:03:08) Canada proposes higher tax on 0.1%—For anyone under 40, it's 'just harder to establish yourself,' finance minister says(00:05:20) Finastra integrates AI ESG scoring into trade and supply chain finance offering with TradeSun(00:08:48) Finastra integrates AI ESG scoring into trade and supply chain finance offering with TradeSun

Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Banks and companies contribute EGP 68.85bn to mortgage finance initiative for low-income individuals in Q1 2024. Jio Financial Services shares spike 5% after company announces joint venture with BlackRock. Plus, Pakistan and IMF discussing new multi-billion-dollar program, and local real estate finance firm hunts for deals after lining up $50M war chest.Sources:https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2024/04/16/banks-companies-contribute-egp-68-85bn-to-mortgage-finance-initiative-for-low-income-individuals-in-q1-2024/https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/jio-financial-services-shares-spike-5-after-company-announces-jv-with-blackrock-11713239692295.htmlhttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/pakistan-and-imf-discussing-new-multi-billion-dollar-program-finance-minister-says/articleshow/109331922.cmshttps://richmondbizsense.com/2024/04/16/local-real-estate-finance-firm-hunts-for-deals-after-lining-up-50m-war-chest/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:50) Banks, companies contribute EGP 68.85bn to mortgage finance initiative for low-income individuals in Q1 2024(00:04:16) Jio Financial Services shares spike 5% after company announces JV with BlackRock(00:06:44) Pakistan and IMF discussing new multi-billion-dollar program, finance minister says(00:08:47) Local real estate finance firm hunts for deals after lining up $50M war chest

Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Financial markets nervous amid Middle East tensions as oil price falls. Japan closely monitors yen's fall and vows to take necessary steps. Plus, banks unwilling to finance $5 trillion global nuclear development. Stay informed about the potential impact on the global economy, currency markets, and clean energy sector.Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2024/apr/15/financial-markets-nervous-middle-east-tensions-oil-price-falls-business-livehttps://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/04/2fe04a25cbda-urgent-japan-to-take-all-necessary-steps-amid-yens-fall-finance-chief.htmlhttps://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/japan-finance-minister-suzuki-says-watching-fx-moves-closely-20240415/https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Nuclear-Power/Banks-Unwilling-To-Finance-5-Trillion-Global-Nuclear-Development.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Financial markets nervous amid Middle East tensions; oil price falls(00:03:31) Japan to take all necessary steps amid yen's fall: finance chief(00:06:22) Japan finance minister Suzuki says watching FX moves closely(00:08:24) Banks Unwilling To Finance $5 Trillion Global Nuclear Development