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Scandinavian pension funds, church groups and university endowments around the world have pulled out of fossil fuel investments, according to research by Fossil Free. But most large British pension funds prefer to engage with companies to persuade them to change their approach....

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Tech and business giants mourn the unexpected death of NBA legend turned investor Kobe Bryant, who was known for his 'obsessive' work ethic and used to call leaders like Tim Cook for advice

The Times of India 27 Jan 2020

While much of his fame may be defined by his accomplishments on the court, he also became an established presence in the business world. He launched a $100 million venture capital fund with investor Jeff Stibel following his retirement from the NBA in 2016, but he delved into the business world long before then....

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Falling rupee and the case for international investing

Deccan Herald 26 Jan 2020

Almost a decade ago - friends and relatives in other parts of the world were positive about investing in India due to its growth prospects ... Today, a broad base of investors are investing between 5-10% of their investment portfolio in foreign funds ... International funds enable investors to participate in the world’s biggest companies and brands....

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BCH Community Leaders Bitcoin.com and Jonald Fyookball Clarify Positions on Funding Proposal

Devcoins 26 Jan 2020

Since Btc.top founder Jiang Zhuoer revealed an infrastructure funding proposal from five major mining pools last week, which would fund BCH devs via redirection of 12.5% of BCH coinbase rewards, the Bitcoin Cash community has been understandably bustling with debate, discussion, and suggestions ... BCH Funding Proposal in a Nutshell....

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Saudi investment chiefs host students from one of world’s top business schools

Arab News 26 Jan 2020

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) ... The fund continues to focus its commitment and dedication in providing a learning culture that promotes partnerships and training with world-class learning institutions, by actively incentivizing professional development and certifications....

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World Zionist Congress Elections Presents ‘Rare Opportunity’ to Strengthen Global Jewish Community

The Algemeiner 26 Jan 2020

... Jews around the world ... The Zionist Council governs the World Zionist Organization, serves as the general assembly of the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund, and holds half the seats on both the Jewish Agency for Israel’s board of governors and the board of Keren Hayesod....

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Shaquille O’Neal to host PUSH fundraiser, NBA wives to help shelters, youth in NBA All-Star Weekend

Chicago Sun-Times 26 Jan 2020

“For All-Star Weekend, we are using our platform and gifts to hold up our unsung sheroes and the work that they do,” she said, “while continuing to nurture our youth, build strong communities and achieve economic stability for families and women across the world.” Funds raised ......

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AlphaCredit� enters into an agreement to raise up to USD$125 million from an investor group ...

The Record 26 Jan 2020

26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AlphaCredit�, a Latin American-focused FinTech platform that specializes in consumer lending and financial solutions for SMEs, has signed an equity round for up to USD$125 million led by SoftBank's Latin America Fund, one of the leading technology investors in the world....

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'Cash is trash', says billionaire investor Ray Dalio

Russia Today 26 Jan 2020

Investors shouldn't miss out on the strength of the current stock market, according to the head of one of the world's largest hedge funds Ray Dalio ... Also on rt.com 'World has gone mad’ with so much free money – billionaire investor Ray Dalio ... Also on rt.com US dollar collapse will happen this year, gold fund manager tells RT’s Keiser Report....

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Tensions run high in Jerusalem as mosques and Muslims targeted

Arab News 26 Jan 2020

The events follow the high-security commemoration of Holocaust memorial events that were attended by dignitaries and heads of state from around the world in Jerusalem ... Wasfi Kailani, executive director of the Hashemite Fund, said the escalation of the situation has caused people to worry ... Wasfi Kailani, Hashemite Fund official....

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These are the hottest fintech startups and companies in the world

The Times of India 26 Jan 2020

What was once a disruptive force in the financial world has become standard practice for many industry leaders. Fintech industry funding has already reached new highs globally in 2018, with overall funding hitting $32.6 billion ......

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Letter: You can help, by crikey!

Lima Ohio 26 Jan 2020

There are also many foundations that actively help Australia’s wildlife, including the World Wildlife Fund, the Australian Conservation Foundation, and Australia Zoo’s ......

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World Bank Group to hold inaugural capital markets conference in Abidjan

Ghana Business News 26 Jan 2020

The World Bank Group’s Joint Capital Markets Programme (J-CAP) will hold its inaugural Capital Markets Conference from the 10-11 February this year in Abidjan, Ivory Coast ... and the expansion of the domestic pension fund industry as a source of long-term finance and stability....