Episodes

  • SSAB Launches Green Finance Framework, GT Force Partners with ESAF Small Finance Bank

    SSAB Launches Green Finance Framework, GT Force Partners with ESAF Small Finance Bank
    Jun 24 2024
    SSAB introduces a groundbreaking Green and Sustainability-Linked Finance Framework, driving its transformation to fossil-free steelmaking. GT Force collaborates with ESAF Small Finance Bank to simplify E-2W financing. Plus, Indian Railway Finance Corporation's share price analysis and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's loan-growth guidance revision. Sources: https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2024-06-24:newsml_Wkr46qrq6:0-new-framework-for-green-and-sustainability-linked-finance/ https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/two-wheelers/gt-force-partners-with-esaf-small-finance-bank-to-simplify-e-2w-financing/111222225 https://www.livemint.com/market/live-blog/indian-railway-finance-corporation-share-price-today-latest-live-updates-on-24-jun-2024-11719196205956.html https://www.ndtvprofit.com/buzzing-stocks/markets-today-ujjivan-small-finance-bank-share-price-tumbles-after-slashing-loan-growth-guidance Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:41) New framework for Green and Sustainability-Linked Finance (00:03:05) GT Force partners with ESAF Small Finance Bank to simplify E-2W Financing (00:06:10) Indian Railway Finance Corporation Share Price Live blog for 24 Jun 2024 (00:10:23) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Shares Tumble After Slashing Loan-Growth Guidance
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    14 mins
  • Assets Recovery Agency Pursues $960M from Shuttered Alliance Finance, Hong Kong Hosts Largest Asia-Focused Green Finance Event

    Assets Recovery Agency Pursues $960M from Shuttered Alliance Finance, Hong Kong Hosts Largest Asia-Focused Green Finance Event
    Jun 23 2024
    The Assets Recovery Agency seeks to recover $960 million from Alliance Finance for criminal conduct. Hong Kong hosts a major sustainable finance event. Plus, the EU becomes the largest donor of direct budgetary assistance to Ukraine, and Egypt delivers over 28,000 new cars despite economic headwinds. Sources: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20240623/assets-recovery-agency-pursues-960m-shuttered-alliance-finance https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3267527/hong-kong-host-citys-largest-asia-focused-green-finance-training-event-300-guests https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/3877737-eu-is-the-largest-donor-of-direct-budgetary-assistance-finance-ministry.html https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2024/06/22/over-28000-new-cars-delivered-despite-economic-headwinds-finance-minister/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:43) Assets Recovery Agency pursues $960m from shuttered Alliance Finance (00:03:03) Hong Kong to host city’s largest Asia-focused green finance training event (00:06:09) EU is the largest donor of direct budgetary assistance (00:08:38) Over 28,000 new cars delivered despite economic headwinds: Finance Minister
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    12 mins
  • Judge Upholds Fines for Ranked Choice Opponents, School Finance Meetings, Fisker’s Financial Distress, and Reparations Funding Debate

    Judge Upholds Fines for Ranked Choice Opponents, School Finance Meetings, Fisker’s Financial Distress, and Reparations Funding Debate
    Jun 22 2024
    An Alaska judge upholds fines against ranked choice opponents for campaign finance violations. Mount Vernon Township High School finance committee and school board to hold Monday meetings. Fisker faces financial distress as early as last August. The finance committee denies more reparations funding, sparking a heated debate. Stay informed on these important financial stories with Simply Finance. Sources: https://www.adn.com/politics/2024/06/21/judge-upholds-fines-levied-against-ranked-choice-opponents-for-campaign-finance-violations/ https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/mount-vernon-township-high-school-finance-committee-school-board-to-hold-monday-meetings/article_5ed02a9a-3045-11ef-8c9f-4fd9234c493c.html https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/21/fisker-bankruptcy-filings-distress-assets/ https://www.amherstindy.org/2024/06/21/finance-committee-denies-more-reparations-funding-plans-cautionary-letter-to-school-committee-regarding-fy26-budget/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:42) Judge upholds fines levied against ranked choice opponents for campaign finance violations (00:03:29) Mount Vernon Township High School finance committee, school board to hold Monday meetings (00:05:21) Fisker faced financial distress as early as last August (00:08:28) Finance Committee Denies More Reparations Funding. Plans Cautionary Letter to School Committee Regarding FY26 Budget
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    11 mins
  • Fintech Solutions for MSMEs, Importance of Teen Financial Literacy, Junior Achievement Empowers Students

    Fintech Solutions for MSMEs, Importance of Teen Financial Literacy, Junior Achievement Empowers Students
    Jun 21 2024
    Learn how fintech is helping small businesses adopt sustainability and access green finance. Explore the reasons behind the lack of financial education for teenagers and the consequences it can have. Discover how Junior Achievement empowers 8th graders with hands-on financial literacy lessons. These articles cover a range of topics, from sustainable finance to teen financial education and innovative approaches to teaching financial literacy. Sources: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/msmes-green-finance-how-fintechs-can-help-small-businesses-adopt-sustainability/articleshow/111155586.cms https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2024/06/21/why-parents-believe-teens-financial-literacy-isnt-their-responsibility/ https://the-cfo.io/2024/06/21/from-digital-to-automation-to-intelligent-financial-management/ https://www.fox6now.com/news/junior-achievement-simulation-8th-graders-finances Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:42) MSMEs & green finance: How fintechs can help small businesses adopt sustainability (00:02:58) Why parents believe teens’ financial literacy isn’t their responsibility (00:05:31) From digital to automation to intelligent financial management (00:08:49) Junior Achievement simulation; empowers 8th graders with finances
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    12 mins
  • DeFi Revolutionizes Commercial Real Estate, Bernstein Covers Indian Banking Sector

    DeFi Revolutionizes Commercial Real Estate, Bernstein Covers Indian Banking Sector
    Jun 20 2024
    Discover how decentralized finance is revolutionizing commercial real estate and learn about Bernstein's coverage of key players in the Indian banking sector. Also, explore China's commitment to financial reforms and the implications of a large block deal in the finance sector. Sources: https://www.cointribune.com/en/finance-how-defi-is-revolutionizing-commercial-real-estate/ https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/bernstein-initiates-coverage-on-bajaj-finance-indusind-bank-and-muthoot-finance-stock-market-11718859309062.html https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3267339/chinas-top-financial-industry-officials-say-beijing-will-press-reforms https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/pnb-housing-finance-shares-tumble-nearly-5-after-large-block-deal/articleshow/111128856.cms Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:42) Finance: How DeFi Is Revolutionizing Commercial Real Estate (00:03:47) Bernstein initiates coverage on Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, and Muthoot Finance (00:06:22) China’s top financial industry officials say Beijing will press on with reforms (00:09:07) PNB Housing Finance shares tumble nearly 5% after large block deal
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    12 mins
  • IMF Survey Reveals Potential of CBDCs, European Maritime Finance Raises $500m

    IMF Survey Reveals Potential of CBDCs, European Maritime Finance Raises $500m
    Jun 19 2024
    The IMF explores the benefits of CBDCs in the Middle East and Central Asia. European Maritime Finance plans to raise $500m in a new fund. Plus, the rise of private credit in property finance and Lionsgate's significant slate financing deal with Media Capital Technologies. Sources: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/06/19/imf-says-cbdcs-could-boost-middle-easts-financial-inclusion-payment-efficiency/ https://www.tradewindsnews.com/finance/european-maritime-finance-to-raise-500m-in-new-fund-as-it-prepares-to-go-global/2-1-1657319 https://www.capitalbrief.com/article/cba-and-macquarie-cheer-on-private-credit-surge-in-property-finance-137276b6-a085-4a31-b518-a215b72e5b62/ https://variety.com/2024/film/news/lionsgate-media-capital-technologies-multi-year-slate-financing-agreement-1236040888/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:45) IMF Says CBDCs Could Boost Middle East's Financial Inclusion, Payment Efficiency (00:03:59) European Maritime Finance to raise $500m in new fund as it prepares to go global (00:07:37) CBA and Macquarie cheer on private credit surge in property finance (00:10:02) Lionsgate, Media Capital Technologies Sign ‘Significant’ Multi-Year Slate Financing Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
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    13 mins
  • Former CNBC Analyst Arrested, Protests in Kenya Over Finance Bill, Nashville’s Controversial Finance Directors, and Finbourne’s AI Gold

    Former CNBC Analyst Arrested, Protests in Kenya Over Finance Bill, Nashville’s Controversial Finance Directors, and Finbourne’s AI Gold
    Jun 18 2024
    A former CNBC financial analyst and CEO-turned-fugitive has been arrested by the FBI. Protests are planned in Kenya over the Finance Bill. Nashville's councilwoman calls for a No Confidence vote on the city's finance and law directors. Finbourne secures $70M for its AI-powered financial data platform. Stay informed with these captivating stories from the finance world. Sources: https://nypost.com/2024/06/18/us-news/cnbc-financial-analyst-turned-fugitive-james-arthur-mcdonald-jr-arrested-by-fbi-after-3-years-on-the-run/ https://www.voaafrica.com/a/7641391.html https://www.wsmv.com/2024/06/18/councilwoman-calling-no-confidence-vote-nashvilles-finance-law-directors-over-mishandling-funds/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/17/finbourne-taps-70m-for-tech-that-turns-financial-data-dust-into-ai-gold/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:44) CNBC financial analyst-turned-fugitive arrested by FBI after 3 years... (00:04:05) Daybreak Africa: Protests planned in Kenya over Finance Bill (00:07:38) Councilwoman calling for No Confidence vote on Nashville’s finance, law directors over ‘mishandling’ of funds (00:10:31) Finbourne taps $70M for tech that turns financial data dust into AI gold
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    14 mins
  • PwC’s Leadership Changes, Political Links in Finance, Bitcoin Banking Law Reform, and Salaries for Finance Graduates

    PwC’s Leadership Changes, Political Links in Finance, Bitcoin Banking Law Reform, and Salaries for Finance Graduates
    Jun 17 2024
    PwC's Korean member taps new chiefs and creates a finance unit. French and Swiss finance firms top Europe charts for boardroom political links. The Salvadoran Government introduces a Bitcoin banking law reform. Salaries for masters graduates in the finance sector power ahead. Stay informed about the latest developments in the finance industry with Simply Finance. Sources: https://www.kedglobal.com/leadership-management/newsView/ked202406170007 https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/french-swiss-finance-firms-top-europe-charts-for-boardroom-political-links-11718580415543.html https://news.bitcoin.com/salvadoran-government-introduces-bitcoin-banking-law-reform/ https://www.ft.com/content/15e026db-528b-4244-bcd8-13484c96578d Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:40) PwC's Korean member taps new chiefs, creates finance unit (00:03:06) French, Swiss Finance Firms Top Europe Charts for Boardroom Political Links (00:06:27) Salvadoran Government Introduces Bitcoin Banking Law Reform (00:06:56) Salaries for masters graduates in finance sector power ahead
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    10 mins