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Book Review: Guide to Bank Branch Management – Enhancing Efficiency and Effectiveness of Bank Branches
“Guide to Bank Branch Management” is a valuable resource for branch managers and other banking professionals. It is well-written, informative, and practical. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about branch management or improve their branch’s performance.
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Empowering MENA SMEs to Embrace Net-Zero Strategies: COP28 Presidency Unveils Dedicated Program
In a significant step towards accelerating climate action within the private sector, the COP28 Presidency has joined forces with the SME Climate Hub and We Mean Business Coalition to launch a comprehensive program tailored specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Dubbed COP28 & SME…
Game-Changing Partnership to Supercharge SME Growth between Meydan Freezone of UAE and Aramex
In the dynamic landscape of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where the economic ecosystem is evolving at an unprecedented pace, one partnership stands out as a transformative force for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The groundbreaking collaboration between Meydan Free Zone and Aramex,, is set to redefine the relevance and impact of freezones for SMEs…
Yokogawa enters investment agreement with circular economy startup Ideation3X
Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) announces that it has made a US$10 million Series B investment in Ideation3X Pte. Ltd. (i3X), a Singapore-based venture company that is targeting the rapidly expanding integrated solid waste management (ISWM) sector in India with a process that adopts a circular economy approach. The two companies have also signed a…
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First meeting of National MSME Council held with emphasis on RAISING AND ACCELERATING MSME PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME (RAMP)
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Entreprises, Government of India organised the first meeting of the National MSME Council at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 10th May 2023. The National MSME Council has been set up to work as an administrative and functional body to oversee inter-Central Ministerial/Departmental co-ordination, Centre State synergies and advise…
Moldova: IFC to Help Boost Access to Finance for Smaller Businesses, Women Entrepreneurs
Smaller businesses and women entrepreneurs in Moldova are expected to have improved access to finance with IFC’s €20 million loan to maib, Moldova’s leading commercial bank and lender. In 2022, Moldova faced a challenging year with declining GDP and additional fiscal pressures, due to its leading role in hosting a large number of Ukrainian refugees. IFC’s…
ADDED and Wio Bank to support growth of SMEs
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), the catalyst of economic growth in the emirate, and Wio Bank PJSC, the region’s first platform bank, today announced their cooperation to transform how Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) manage their finances, payments, and their overall business operations. This partnership saves SMEs a significant amount of business…
Costa Rica launches a project to strengthen its sustainable finance framework
the project “Aligning the Financial Flows of Costa Rican Financial Sector with the Climate Change Objectives of the Paris Agreement” was presented in the Costa Rican capital, to support Costa Rica’s goal of achieving zero-emissions by 2050. The institutions involved in this initiative are the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), its Finance Initiative (UNEP FI),…
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