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Financial authorities probe construction material firms over suspected money laundering, currency smuggling
Hespress
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July 2, 2025
Morocco’s financial intelligence watchdog has launched an investigation into an alleged money laundering and currency smuggling network operating under the cover of construction material companies in the northern regions of Tangier and Tetouan,...
Bank branch closures alert: TSB customers could 'lose access' after Santander deal - list of locations
GB News
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July 2, 2025
Consumer analysts are warning TSB customers are at risk of "losing banking access" as a result of Santander's takeover deal of the financial institution.Yesterday, the Spanish-owned bank confirmed its £2.65billion acquisition offer for TSB, which...
Spanish diocese proposes Opus Dei shrine plan
The Pillar
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July 2, 2025
A two-year dispute over a Spanish shrine took a new step this week when the Diocese of Barbastro-Monzón announced a new proposal, which included declaring it an international shrine and putting it under the direct supervision of the Holy See....
Traton Financial Services completes rollout of integrated captive structure across 14 markets
Automotive World
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July 2, 2025
Traton Financial Services (TFS) has successfully completed the rollout of its integrated financial services platform across 14 strategic markets Traton Financial Services (TFS) has successfully completed the rollout of its integrated financial...
Resetting development finance
Bangkok Post
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July 2, 2025
At the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development this week in Seville, delegates are calling for urgent action to fix a system that has stopped working. Prior to the third such gathering a decade ago, in Ethiopia, we had...
PEZA investments surge in 1st half
Business World
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July 2, 2025
THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) saw a 59% increase in approved investment pledges in the first six months of 2025, despite a drop in approvals in June. In a statement, PEZA said its board approved P72.362 billion worth of investments...
CGEM: Morocco positioned as strategic hub for Saudi investment in Africa
Hespress
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July 2, 2025
Morocco is emerging as a key gateway for Saudi investment into Africa, underpinned by its geographic proximity, robust infrastructure, and seasoned private sector, according to Chakib Alj, president of the General Confederation of Moroccan...
Dr. Clarke Wants Fairer Approach to Global Finance
Nationwide 90FM
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July 2, 2025
Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Dr. Nigel Clarke, is calling for a fairer approach to global finance for developing nations. Jamaica’s former Finance Minister issued the call while addressing the United Nations Summit...
At the Vatican, experts challenge the rules of global debt and finance
Religion News Service
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July 2, 2025
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Some of the most provocative recent proposals challenging global inequality and international debt are not the work of Ivy League economics departments or Silicon Valley think tanks. They’re coming from inside the Vatican. “I...
Spain teammate tells Nico Williams 'don't worry' over Barcelona transfer delay
Sporting News
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July 2, 2025
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has hit the repeat on his summer transfer business. The La Liga champions are focusing their full attention on one new signing - after bringing in highly-rated goalkeeper Joan Garcia from rivals Espanyol - with Nico...
Belgium’s KBC bank plans crypto offering after CACEIS gets MiCA license
Ledger Insights
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July 2, 2025
Belgium’s KBC bank plans to provide a cryptocurrency retail offering via its Bolero banking app, Les Echo reported. First it needs to get approval as a crypto asset service provider (CASP), which could make it the first Belgian firm to land a...
Finance Minister Calls For Reforms In Mdbs, Credit Rating Systems & Tax Policy At FFD4 In Spain
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, July 2 (KNN) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday strongly advocated for comprehensive reforms to the international financial architecture, calling for changes in multilateral development bank (MDB)...
SPAIN-SEVILLE-UN-4TH INT'L CONFERENCE ON FINANCING FOR DEVELOPMENT-CHINA-SPECIAL ENVOY-SPEECH
Memphis Sun - Tennessee
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(250702) -- SEVILLE (SPAIN), July 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's Special Envoy and Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an delivers a speech at the United Nations Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville,...
Spain's new rule on using cash as tourist destinations hit by Euro note changes
Chronicle Live
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July 2, 2025
20:03, 02 Jul 2025 Whilst a considerable number of individuals have transitioned to card payments for their travels, some still favour cash, and there may be instances on holiday where cards are not accepted. If you're plotting a Spanish escape...
Spain's Santander buys TSB Bank to boost presence in the UK
Euronews
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July 2, 2025
Published on 02/07/2025 - 14:08 GMT+2 Spanish Banco Santander S.A., the biggest lender in continental Europe by market capitalisation, is buying Scotland-based commercial bank TSB for £2.65 billion (€3.08bn). This is a major step to bolster the...
China urges global unity on development financing at UN conference
Xinhua News Agency
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SEVILLE, Spain, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's Special Envoy and Minister of Finance Lan Foan on Tuesday called for greater international cooperation and responsibility in addressing the global development financing gap, as he...
Spain And Brazil Push Global Action To Tax The Super-rich
RTTNews
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July 2, 2025
Spain and Brazil have launched a joint initiative to promote higher tax contributions from the super-rich worldwide, aimed at tackling soaring inequality by ensuring those with the most pay their fair share. Presented during the UN's 4th...
Spain warns Brits using cash over Euro note 'no longer accepted'
Yorkshire Live
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July 2, 2025
While many have transitioned to card payments for their travels, some still favour cash, and there may be instances on holiday where cards are not accepted. If you're planning a Spanish holiday this year, you might be considering withdrawing some...
High Street set for more bank branch closures and job losses as Santander snaps up rival TSB in £2.9bn deal
This Is Money
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July 2, 2025
By JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS Updated: 17:03 EDT, 2 July 2025 Santander yesterday admitted that branches could be closed and jobs lost as it takes over rival TSB. The Spanish bank, led by Ana Botin, also hinted that the TSB brand could disappear from...
Al-Shaar presents Syria’s 2035 Vision at the FFD4 Conference in Spain
SANA
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July 2, 2025
Madrid, SANA-Syrian Minister of Industry and Economy, Dr. Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar, participated in the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) held in Sevilla, Spain. During his speech, the minister reviewed Syria’s 2035...