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Central banks report sharp improvement in data governance

Central banks report sharp improvement in data governance

Data governance at central banks appears to be improving, with a significant increase in institutions reporting to have it in place over the past year. For the first time, the majority of central banks responding to…

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a look at the past (and future) of one of the 21st century’s most influential devices

a look at the past (and future) of one of the 21st century’s most influential devices

Today marks 15 years since Apple released what’s arguably its flagship device: the iPhone. A decade and a half later, there are few products that have managed to reach a similar level of brand recognition.…

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Hungary decree allows govt to supervise energy firms if needed By Reuters

Hungary decree allows govt to supervise energy firms if needed By Reuters

© Reuters. Gas pipelines are seen at Zsana Storage Site in Zsana, Hungary, May 20, 2022. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary has passed a decree empowering the government to take over supervision of vital…

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Why Roe v. Wade’s demise – unlike gay rights or Ukraine – isn’t getting corporate America to speak up

Why Roe v. Wade’s demise – unlike gay rights or Ukraine – isn’t getting corporate America to speak up

Corporate America – once known for carefully avoiding public stances on hot button issues – has, in recent years, become increasingly outspoken on a host of thorny topics, from gay rights to the war in…

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Exclusive-PetroChina may sell Australian, Canadian assets to stem losses

Exclusive-PetroChina may sell Australian, Canadian assets to stem losses

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: PetroChina’s logo is seen at a petrol station in Beijing, China, March 21, 2016. Picture taken March 21, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon By Chen Aizhu SINGAPORE (Reuters) – PetroChina may sell out…

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Donating to help women get abortions is a First Amendment right – protected by Supreme Court precedents

Donating to help women get abortions is a First Amendment right – protected by Supreme Court precedents

Several Texas abortion funds – which are charities that help people who can’t afford to get an abortion pay for their travel, lodging and medical bills – paused disbursements on June 24, 2022, after the…

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How Nigeria can turn its huge cashew waste into valuable citric acid

How Nigeria can turn its huge cashew waste into valuable citric acid

Nigeria – the sixth largest producer of cashew nuts globally – exports more than 80% of its raw cashews primarily to Vietman and India where they are processed into variuous consumer products such as butter,…

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Former RBNZ official questions board pick

Former RBNZ official questions board pick

Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Wellington A former senior official at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has questioned the appointment of a member of the bank’s newly empowered board. Michael Reddell, a former special…

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Tokyo June heatwave worst since 1875 as power supply creaks under strain By Reuters

Tokyo June heatwave worst since 1875 as power supply creaks under strain By Reuters

5/5 © Reuters. The interior of Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) building is dimly lit to save electricity during daytime as Japanese government issues warning over possible power crunch in Tokyo, Japan June…

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Business schools get a bad rap – but a closer look shows they’re often a force for good

Business schools get a bad rap – but a closer look shows they’re often a force for good

There is no shortage of books critical of business schools. The titles leave little doubt about how much disdain the authors have for the schools meant to prepare future leaders in business. Consider books like…

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