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Belgian savers flock to new bond with higher interest rate
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Belgian savers flock to new bond with higher interest rate
Bond aims to boost competition among banks Belgium has launched a new bond for retail investors that offers a higher interest rate than most bank deposits. The bond, which has a one-year maturity, pays a rate of 3.3%, compared to the 2.8% rate on outstanding deposits of up to two years, according to Belgium’s central bank. The bond is aimed at pressuring banks to raise their deposit rates, which have…
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ECB urged to assess digital euro impact on banks
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ECB urged to assess digital euro impact on banks before launch
The European Central Bank (ECB) should carefully evaluate the potential effects of launching a digital euro on the banking sector, according to Spain’s deputy central bank governor Margarita Delgado. She warned that a digital euro could pose challenges for the stability and profitability of the banks in the euro zone. Digital euro aims to boost European payment services The ECB is expected to decide in October whether to proceed with…
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Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries workers get 12%
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Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries workers get 12% wage hike in tentative deal
Union says agreement delivers on members’ priority of fair wage increases The Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) announced Thursday that it has reached a tentative agreement with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MLL) that would give its workers a 12% wage increase over four years. The union said the agreement also includes improvements to benefits, job security, and health and safety provisions. The MGEU represents about 1,400 workers at…
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girl’s stepfather gets reduced bond, mother pleads not guilty
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Missing girl’s stepfather gets reduced bond, mother pleads not guilty
The case of Madalina Cojocari, a 15-year-old girl who went missing from Cornelius in January 2023, took a new turn on Thursday as her stepfather and mother appeared in court. Stepfather’s bond reduced to $25K Madalina’s stepfather, John Michael Winters, was arrested in February 2023 on charges of indecent liberties with a child and statutory rape. He was initially held on a $1 million bond, but on Thursday, a judge…
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Redmond’s Shepherd’s House Ministries to expand
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Redmond’s Shepherd’s House Ministries to expand services with new location
The nonprofit organization that provides shelter and support for the homeless in Central Oregon is planning to open a new facility in Redmond, thanks to a visit from Oregon Governor Tina Kotek. Governor Kotek tours future site of Shepherd’s House Ministries On Thursday, August 24, 2023, Governor Kotek made a stop at the future site of Shepherd’s House Ministries in Redmond, where she met with several local leaders and advocates…
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India’s space tech startups soar high after historic
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India’s space tech startups soar high after historic moon landing
India becomes the first nation to land on the moon’s south pole India achieved a historic feat on Wednesday evening, when it successfully landed a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole, making it the first country to do so. The Vikram lander, part of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, touched down on the lunar surface at 7:31 pm IST, after a tense descent that lasted about 15 minutes. The lander carried a…
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pan or inevitable future of crypto financialization
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Friend.tech: Flash in the pan or inevitable future of crypto financialization?
Friend.tech is a decentralized social media app that allows users to buy and sell “shares” or “keys” of other users, granting them access to private chat rooms and a share of the trading fees. The app, which launched on August 10, 2023, has quickly become a viral sensation in the crypto community, attracting celebrities, influencers, and investors alike. But is Friend.tech a sustainable and innovative project, or just a fad…
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Technology Launches New Solutions for Lone and Mobile Workers
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Level Up Safety Technology Launches New Solutions for Lone and Mobile Workers
A Calgary-based tech company introduces a mobile application platform and IoT safety solutions for lone and mobile workers. Level Up Safety Technology, a tech company founded in 2022 by CEO Aimee Pawliw, has announced the launch of its new mobile application platform and IoT safety solutions for lone and mobile workers. The company aims to elevate safety practices that protect lone workers while facilitating compliance with legal safety standards. The…
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surround-sound drones: Where high-tech is taking us next
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Bionic suits, airborne taxis, surround-sound drones: Where high-tech is taking us next
Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, and some of the innovations that seemed like science fiction a few years ago are now becoming reality. From bionic suits that enhance human capabilities, to airborne taxis that offer a new way of urban mobility, to surround-sound drones that create immersive audio experiences, here are some of the high-tech developments that are shaping our future. Bionic suits: Boosting human performance and health…
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WBC Adds Two New Board Members to Advance Women in Business
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WBC Adds Two New Board Members to Advance Women in Business
WBC welcomes Esther Aguilera and Lakshmi Eleswarpu as new board members Women Business Collaborative (WBC) is an alliance of more than 80 women’s business organizations and hundreds of business leaders that aims to achieve equal position, pay, and power for all women in business. WBC recently announced the addition of two new board members, Esther Aguilera and Lakshmi Eleswarpu, who bring a wealth of experience and leadership in corporate management.…
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