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FCMB is the first local bank in Nigeria to be established ‘without state or foreign support. This marked the beginning of a journey characterised by innovation and ambition. In the years that followed, FCMB (now First City Monument Bank, following a 2001 renaming), steadily expanded its reach and influence, emerging as a clear leader in investment banking by the turn of the decade. This exclusive offerings encompass every stage of the wealth-building process, from accumulation to safeguarding.
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1 year ago Read more at Business Insider Africa

J.D. Rasch is a visual artist, social activist, investor, philanthropist, and novelist. He’s just published The Silver Forest. It’s the first installment in an ongoing fantasy series. The book is based on the concept of Return to Eden, return to our basic principles.
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1 year ago Read more at UnchainedTV

ADVERTISEMENT Casino said this week it would make the job cuts to improve its financial situation. It said it would consult with unions and other stakeholders on 6 May. Shares in the retailer are down 96% year-to-date but investors responded positively to the update, lifting its stock by about 5%.
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1 year ago Read more at Euronews

Australian enterprises are accelerating their digital transformations and cloud migrations, revealing a new report by Information Services Group (ISG) The rapid evolution of organisations' cloud strategies is driven by concerns about cloud costs, geopolitical instability, and escalating cyberattack risks.
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1 year ago Read more at IT Brief Australia

The 71-year-old actress was left "shocked' when she heard the show was being shelved after seven seasons. She admitted the cast were 'totally ambushed' by the move. Annie said there will now be a 'grievous hole' in her life.
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1 year ago Read more at Yahoo New Zealand News

Manly Wharf, at the gateway to Sydney’s popular northern beaches precinct, will undergo a revamp but the new owners, the Artemus Group, will consult the local community before making any major changes. The Brisbane-based group, which specialise in wharf-style hospitality properties, was officially handed the keys to the property this week after settling on the landmark purchase.
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1 year ago Read more at Sydney Morning Herald

The Paraway Pastoral Company currently runs more than 250,000 sheep and 220,000 cattle on 27 properties spanning 4,481,370 hectares in Qiueensland, New South Wales and Victoria. The ‘Net Zero: Better for Business’ field day on 22 May at the company’s Barton Station property, in Victoria’s Wimmera region aims to showcase its next steps on an innovative pathway to greater agricultural sustainability. Industry experts speaking at the May field way will include Lambs Alive founder Jason Tro
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1 year ago Read more at Sheep Central

The Hanover’s “2024 Small Business Risk Report: A Focus on Workers’ Compensation” surveyed 300 small business owners. The report found that a workers’ compensation claim experience can influence a small business owner’s confidence in their insurance program, including the services they value and the workplace safety measures they have in place. Almost 60% of small businesses who have not experienced a claim rank price as one of the two most important factors in their workers' compensation purchase, while only 40% of business owners who have had more than one claim
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1 year ago Read more at Insurance Journal

The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Aimee and Preston Osborne of Lakewood Lodge as Minnesota Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year. In recognition of National Small Business Week, SBA’s Minnesota district office will recognize its 2024 state winners locally in the weeks ahead. The award highlights veterans’ achievements in the business world and is just one small way we share our country’s gratitude.
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1 year ago Read more at Hometown Focus

Cyber claims frequency in the U.S. rose 13% last year, a new report shows. In 2023, there were more than 880,000 complaints sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation with complaints of cybercrime and reported losses totaling $12.5 billion. The overall claims severity rose 10% year-over-year, with an average loss of $100,000 due to the surge of ransomware claims.
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1 year ago Read more at Claims Journal