To increase students ‘financial literacy, Hampton Bays High School is adding a bank.
The creation of the bank aims to instill in students the money management skills they’ll need heading into adulthood, said schools Superintendent Lars Clemensen.
“Building the Dream”: Flint’s Initiative to Foster Youth Financial Literacy and Bridge Wealth Gaps
Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley is launching a new partnership with Financial Plus Credit Union to expand a youth financial literacy program for Flint kids. The “Building the Dream” program …
TD’s Black customer experience strategy striving for greater inclusivity for banking services, leading to stronger financial literacy
From the beginning, the approach was to create processes that got away from business as usual.
Webster Bank Launches New Finance Lab to Foster Financial Literacy in Connecticut
Webster Bank, together with Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, recently celebrated the opening of the Webster/Wakeman Boys & Girls Club Finance Lab, a program created to provide students the skills needed for financial empowerment and future financial well-being.
Economists Anticipate Inflation to Align With Bank of Canada’s Targets This November
Economists are forecasting that Canada’s CPI will decelerate to 2.8% year over year from 3.1% in October. Find out more.
Family Banking Should Be Adopted by CUs to Draw in a New Generation of Users
Attract a younger audience while promoting financial literacy and responsibility.
Availa Bank Gains Recognition for Outstanding Financial Education Initiatives
Availa Bank has been recognized by the American Bankers Association (ABA) Foundation for its financial education outreach program. The bank recently received an honorable mention as part of the ABA
Keystone Bank’s Strategy to Boost SME Growth and Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
Globally, access to finance is a critical success factor in the growth and development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Financial inclusion
Exploring Homeownership Solutions at the Housing Finance Bank Expo
KAMPALA – Uganda’s homeownership landscape has its share of opportunities and challenges around affordable housing financing. While urban areas are witnessing growth and increased access to mortgage financing, informal settlements and inadequate housing infrastructure contribute to the housing crisi
Bank Saqu, which aims to be the “Nation’s Go-to Financial Platform,” supports am in Indonesia
Bank Saqu has been launched by PT Bank Jasa Jakarta to service individuals and SMEs: focusing on money management and long-term savings.
Byline Bank’s Significant Donation of $30,000 Strengthens Local Community Initiatives
CHICAGO, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In honor of Giving Tuesday, and as part of its ongoing commitment to helping communities grow and thrive,…
Strengthening Muslim Investment in Nigeria: IsDB Institute and Nigerian Exchange Limited Join Forces
Organized under the theme “Economic Growth and Business Development Opportunities through the Islamic Capital Markets”, the workshop aimed to contribute to deepening the Nigerian capital markets through the listings and issuances of Islamic financial instruments
2024: The Year of Economic Stabilization, Predicts BofA Global Research
/PRNewswire/ — Few have experienced today’s macro uncertainty in their lifetime, and investors have underappreciated and underpriced its impact. The recession…
An Investment Bank Leverages Market Intelligence to Zero in on Attractive Targets
In the wake of the pandemic, geopolitical crises and recessionary pressures, the global economy’s persistent instability underscores the need for businesses and investors to quickly adapt to change.
Bank of America, Deutsch Bank Predict Interest Rate Cuts in 2024
Bank of America and Deutsch Bank both released outlooks predicting the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next year. The latter says the U.S. will enter a “mild recession.”
Next time, Interest Rate Reductions are Anticipated, According to Bank of America
After a year of cooling inflation and no recession, Bank of America predicts interest rate cuts are coming in mid-2024.
Ulster Savings Bank Expands Team with New Mortgage Specialists
KINGSTON- Ulster Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Sean Dykhouse and Michael Zeoli have joined them as Residential Mortgage Specialists at their main headquarters in Kingston. Sean will serve customers in Ulster County, while Michael will serve customers in both Dutchess and Ulster Counties. Sean Dykhouse, who lives in New Paltz, provides his residential […]
The Evolution of Online Banking Post-Pandemic: Embracing Digital Transformation
The importance of digitalisation in banking cannot be overstated.
Ivy Tech and Regional Organizations Celebrate Grants, Leadership, and Achievements
news and events around the area
Thermax Failures on Export-Funded Dollars Loans: Cenbank
State lender Agrani Bank is in trouble to recover a whopping Tk790 crore loans it extended to apparel maker Thermax Group’s seven establishments, which owe nine
Franklin Food Bank is “ridiously busy” in Poor Circumstances 2023, increasing awareness.
The Franklin Food Bank introduced wraparound services this year to the already popular programs it offers.
The Central Bank of Egypt Seeks to Stay Current with Advancements in Economic Systems
Rami Aboulnaga, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), said
India Defends Itself Against Rising Modern Fraud
Financial literacy education is key to protecting Indians from scams in era of superfast payments
Astra Financial and WeLab Launch Saqu as a Virtual Bank Service in Digital Banking
PT Bank Jasa Jakarta (BJJ), owned by Astra Financial and WeLab since 2022, launched Bank Saqu, a digital banking service, as a financial partner for individuals and SMEs in Indonesia with a solopreneur spirit. At the launch ceremony of Bank Saqu, it was “attended by Prijono Sugiarto, President Commissioner of PT Astra International Tbk. (Astra); Djony Bunarto Tjondro, President Director of Astra; Suparno Djasmin, Director of Astra; Simon Loong, Founder & Group CEO of WeLab;
As Canadian Inflation Cools, Potential Interest Rate Cuts Loom on the Horizon
Inflation in Canada slowed to 3.1% in October, just above the Bank of Canada’s target range. Here is what economists say
Enhancing Financial Accessibility: Industrial Development Bank’s Strategic Alliance with MasterCard in Egypt
Mastercard partners with Industrial Development Bank
Emergence of Digital Banking in Bangladesh: Navigating Through Innovation and Challenges
Bangladesh is determined not to be left out of the digital-banking revolution, recently granting licences to eight entities to become full digital banks. As part of its Smart Bangladesh Vision 2041, the government and central bank are on course to close the chasm separating unbanked and underbanked Bangladeshis from financial services.
UniCredit Bank Austria Collaborates with JA Austria to Enhance Financial Education and Support Young Entrepreneurs
UniCredit Foundation and Junior Achievement Europe launched the EUR 6.5 million ‘Re-Power Your Future’ programme in ten European countries back in July 2023.
The partnership with JA Austria and…
Thanksgiving Foods are Provided to Previously Homeless Tenants by PAL Kaua’i, the Independent Food Banks
PAL Kaua’i is a nonprofit that builds, rehabilitates, and manages affordable housing across the island.
NKB Informs Customers About Data Protection and Advises them to Stay Away from Cautious Ads to Prevent Fraud
This aims to increase awareness among all segments of society and familiarize them with the various fraud schemes, and the precautions to steer clear of these attempts
Shaping Futures: How Internships at U.S. Bank Propel High School Students into Finance Careers
For Jorge Estudillo-Castillo, thinking about a future career in banking started while attending Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities and interning at a U.S. Bank branch in Minneapolis.
A Trend in Modern Banking is Coming to the Philippines
With a large underbanked population living in a fast-growing economy, firms taking the lead in the Philippines could be at the forefront of the country’s digital banking revolution.