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Riksbank to revise ethical rules after staff infringements

Riksbank to revise ethical rules after staff infringements

Sveriges Riksbank will revise its internal ethical regulations following breaches by employees, it said today (June 18). “In connection with a routine check of employees’ asset transactions, it has been noted that a few employees…

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South African scientists explain why they make time for science festivals

South African scientists explain why they make time for science festivals

Science festivals across the world attract millions of visitors every year. They are typically busy, buzzing events: visitors stroll through interactive displays, enjoy science-themed shows and popular science talks and take part in hands-on workshops.…

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Peru’s Fujimori loses allies as bid to flip election result falters By Reuters

Peru’s Fujimori loses allies as bid to flip election result falters By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. Peru’s presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori attends a news conference, in Lima, Peru June 17, 2021. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda 2/2 By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) – Peru’s right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, who has…

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EU protection is good news for South African agriculture

EU protection is good news for South African agriculture

The European Union recently added rooibos (red bush) tea to its register of products with a protected designation of origin. The iconic tea is the first African product to receive such status in the EU,…

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FSB launches thematic peer review on corporate debt workouts and invites feedback from stakeholders

FSB launches thematic peer review on corporate debt workouts and invites feedback from stakeholders

Press enquiries: +41 61 280 8477[email protected] Ref no: 15/2021 The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is seeking feedback from stakeholders as part of its thematic peer review on corporate debt workouts. The objective of the…

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Oil drifts near 2018 highs ahead of OPEC+ meeting By Reuters

Oil drifts near 2018 highs ahead of OPEC+ meeting By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Pump jacks operate at sunset in Midland, Texas, U.S., February 11, 2019. Picture taken February 11, 2019. REUTERS/Nick Oxford/File Photo By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices hit and then recoiled…

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Europe is running out of semiconductors – here’s what it can learn from tech survivor Osram

Europe is running out of semiconductors – here’s what it can learn from tech survivor Osram

The shortage of semiconductor chips has exposed the vulnerability of European high-tech manufacturers that rely heavily on chip imports from Asia. The automotive sector alone, traditionally a European high-tech stronghold, is expected to take a…

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Australian media firms were breaking up with Facebook long before the infamous 2021 news blackout

Australian media firms were breaking up with Facebook long before the infamous 2021 news blackout

Not so long ago, Facebook was a goldmine for Australian news media. News featured prominently in Australians’ Facebook feeds, and newsrooms across the country saw a growing online audience engage with their stories. People were…

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FSB seeks feedback on its proposals for quantitative targets for enhancing cross-border payments

FSB seeks feedback on its proposals for quantitative targets for enhancing cross-border payments

Press enquiries: +41 61 280 8477[email protected] Ref no: 12/2021 The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published a public consultation on global targets for addressing the four challenges of cross-border payments. The quantitative targets proposed…

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BoE suspends dividend as capital falls below target

BoE suspends dividend as capital falls below target

The Bank of England will not be paying a dividend to the government this year, as its loss-absorbing capital dipped below the minimum level agreed with the UK Treasury. The BoE did make a pre-tax…

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