North Dakota has been named one of the best states to start a business by Forbes Advisor for the second year in a row. The publication selected the state based on its business environment, low formation fees, business survival rate and lower cost of living, looking at a business’s ability to succeed, costs, workforce and … Read more
March 16 (Reuters) – Britain’s FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 16 points, or 0.26 percent, on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers. For more on the factors affecting European stocks, please click on * The UK blue chip index closed down 0.6 percent on Tuesday at 6,139.97, hurt by a drop in major mining … Read more
Image by Brooke Lark on Unsplash The days are getting shorter, and the weather is getting colder. The holidays are almost upon us, and we’re all looking forward to receiving gifts and giving some to our loved ones. When gift shopping, exploring presents that align with the receiver’s interests, passions, and lifestyle is essential. This … Read more
The fintech sector in 2023 has experienced unparalleled expansion, marking its prominent role in the worldwide financial landscape. As per EMR’s data, the global fintech market reached a significant valuation and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 16.8% during 2023-2028, targeting a market size of USD 492.81 billion by 2028. Source: Expert … Read more
Ministry on the Margins in Bismarck has won a “Bush Prize: North Dakota” from Strengthen ND and the Bush Foundation for its track record of successful community problem solving. The Bush Prize awards grant amounts up to 25% of an organization’s most recent fiscal year expenses, with a maximum of $500,000. BEK Communications Cooperative has been … Read more
In my first article of a new series on the FinTech industry, I explore how, in 2023, the FinTech investment market has become more selective, with venture capitalists investing in FinTechs that adhere to strict financial and performance standards in response to the recent economic developments. This is an indication of sharpened focus rather than … Read more
Around 20,000 members of the RMT union at 14 train operators will walk out Rail strikes are set to spark Bank Holiday travel hell today, disrupting a swathe of major events such as Notting Hill Carnival and Reading and Leeds festival. Around 20,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union at 14 train … Read more
Thousands of Britons have seen their bank holiday travel plans disrupted after British Airways and easyJet cancelled dozens of flights. Both airlines made significant flight cancellations on Thursday (August 24) as a reduction in flying was imposed by Air Traffic Control over parts of Western Europe due to poor weather conditions. The chaos continued into … Read more
11 August 2023, 16:06 | Updated: 11 August 2023, 16:14 Millions face Bank Holiday travel chaos after RMT announces two new strike dates. Picture: Alamy Train operators will be striking on two more dates in the coming weeks, the RMT union today announced. Around 20,000 RMT members at 14 train operators will strike on August … Read more
The Digital Dollar Project has concluded their pilot study into digital currency opportunities alongside Western Union, BDO Unibank in the Philippines, and Accenture. The Digital Dollar Project’s objective is to conduct research and explore possibilities of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the US. CBDCs would be backed by the Federal Reserve, making them more … Read more