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Chile central bank board adopts code of conduct

Chile central bank board adopts code of conduct

The Central Bank of Chile announced on April 18 that its board of directors had adopted a new code of conduct for its members. In its press release, the central bank said that the code…

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FSB Chair’s letter to G20 outlines financial stability issues arising from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

FSB Chair’s letter to G20 outlines financial stability issues arising from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Press enquiries: +41 61 280 8477[email protected] Ref: 10/2022 The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published a letter from its Chair, Klaas Knot, to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors ahead of their meeting…

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Thousands of satellites are polluting Australian skies, and threatening ancient Indigenous astronomy practices

Thousands of satellites are polluting Australian skies, and threatening ancient Indigenous astronomy practices

Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples worldwide have observed, tracked and memorised all the visible objects in the night sky. This ancient star knowledge was meticulously ingrained with practical knowledge of the land, sky, waters, community…

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Exxon sees carbon capture market at $4 trillion by 2050 By Reuters

Exxon sees carbon capture market at $4 trillion by 2050 By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A logo of the Exxon Mobil Corp is seen at the Rio Oil and Gas Expo and Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil September 24, 2018. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes By Sabrina Valle…

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What a £350,000 average house price means for first-time buyers in Great Britain

What a £350,000 average house price means for first-time buyers in Great Britain

The average house price in Great Britain has risen above £350,000 for the first time, according to property website Rightmove. From 2021 to 2022, house prices in all regions and countries except London and Scotland…

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Rolls-Royce expecting UK approval for mini nuclear reactor by mid-2024 By Reuters

Rolls-Royce expecting UK approval for mini nuclear reactor by mid-2024 By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A Rolls-Royce logo is seen at the company’s aerospace engineering and development site in Bristol, Britain, December 17, 2015. REUTERS/Toby Melville By Isabel Kua (Reuters) – A Rolls-Royce (OTC:) design for…

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Payment apps asking for specific tips before service annoy the heck out of users – but still generate bigger gratuities

Payment apps asking for specific tips before service annoy the heck out of users – but still generate bigger gratuities

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Asking customers to leave specific tip amounts before food is delivered or provided prompts larger gratuities but also leads to lower…

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Why African scientists are studying the genes of African species, and how they do it

Why African scientists are studying the genes of African species, and how they do it

DNA is the blueprint of life. All the information that an organism needs to survive, reproduce, adapt to environments or survive a disease is in its DNA. That’s why genomics – studying DNA and genes…

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Turkish central bank to hold extraordinary general meeting

Turkish central bank to hold extraordinary general meeting

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) is to hold an extraordinary general meeting on January 18, allowing it to make an early distribution of profits to the government. The central bank made…

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Gold Steady With Investors Weighing War and Rising Inflation By Bloomberg

Gold Steady With Investors Weighing War and Rising Inflation By Bloomberg

© Reuters. Gold Steady With Investors Weighing War and Rising Inflation (Bloomberg) — Gold pared early gains as investors assessed the war in Europe, elevated inflation and the risk of a U.S. recession. The precious…

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