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UM6P, RMA Sign Agreement to Advance InsurTech and Talent Development in Morocco
Rabat – Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and Royale Marocaine d’Assurance (RMA) have entered a new phase of cooperation after signing a memorandum of understanding on April 8 in Casablanca, with a shared objective to rethink how innovation and talent feed into the insurance sector. The agreement sets out a practical framework that connects academic work with industry needs. Rather than remain at the level of theory, the two institutions aim to confront real constraints faced by in...
Thoma Bravo Winds Down Growth Equity to Focus on Owning Firms
Thoma Bravo is winding down its growth equity business less than five years after the software-focused investing firm debuted it, according to people familiar with the matter. Instead, it’s focusing more on its core buyouts strategy, which owns controlling interests in established firms.
KBW's Michaud: Bank Buybacks May Surprise Investors
KBW CEO Thomas Michaud discusses how economic resilience is leaving banks well-positioned, and why the Iran War is not impacting them 'right now.' He talks with Katie Greifeld and Isabelle Lee on "the Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Goldman Stock Traders Set Record as FICC Misses
Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s surprise drop in bond- and rates-trading revenue cast a shadow over another record quarter from the bank’s equities team, prompting Chief Executive Officer David Solomon to point the finger at analysts for setting the bar so high. Bloomberg's Todd Gillespie. (Source: Bloomberg)
Kyle Bass: Expect More Concentration in US Assets
Rochefort Co-CEO Kyle Bass discusses the dollar's tenuous upside, the state of US-China relations amid the Iran war, and the concentration of assets in the US. He talks with Katie Greifeld and Isabelle Lee on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Colombia’s Valencia Vows $14 Billion Deficit Cut, Oil Push
Colombian presidential candidate Paloma Valencia is pledging to cut the nation’s budget deficit by 50 trillion pesos ($14 billion) and reinstate fiscal rules abandoned by the current administration, aiming to defuse what she describes as a ticking time bomb of unsustainable debt.
S&P 500 Erases Iran War-Driven Losses as Earnings Season Begins
The S&P 500 Index rallied to erase all of its losses since the start of the Iran war, as traders continue to bid up stocks since a temporary ceasefire agreement was announced and as US earnings season gets underway.
SC wants govt response to PIL seeking hike in MSP for grains
The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and states on a PIL demanding a higher Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers to cover production costs and prevent suicides. Petitioners argue that current MSPs are insufficient, citing the M S Swaminathan Commission's recommendations and the impact of free ration schemes on agricultural markets.
Restaurant bosses jailed for 3 years after cooking up £700,000 VAT scam
Restaurant bosses jailed for 3 years after cooking up £700,000 VAT scamClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By CONNOR GORDON FOR THE SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL Published: 20:42, 13 April 2026 | Updated: 20:42, 13 April 2026 e-mail View comments
سخنگوی دولت: توان پرداخت کامل هزینه بازسازی خانههای تخریبشده را نداریم
فاطمه مهاجرانی، سخنگوی دولت پزشکیان، با اشاره به محدودیت منابع مالی جمهوری اسلامی گفت دولت در عمل امکان پرداخت کامل هزینه بازسازی خانههای تخریبشده در جنگ را ندارد و ناچار است بر اساس «واقعیتهای اقتصادی موجود» عمل کند.
Inside the $20T ETF Industry, 'QQQ' Competition Heats Up | ETF IQ 4/13/2026
"Bloomberg ETF IQ" focuses on the opportunities, risks and current trends tied to the trillions of dollars in the global exchange traded funds industry. Today's guests: Laffer Tengler CEO & CIO Nancy Tengler, ETF.com President & Director of Research Dave Nadig, and Breakwave Advisors Managing Partner John Kartsonas. (Source: Bloomberg)
Pakistan Is Looking at ‘All Options’ to Pay Back UAE Loan
Pakistan is considering financing from both countries and banks as options to repay a $3 billion loan from the United Arab Emirates and help maintain foreign-exchange reserve levels amid soaring oil prices, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said.
IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs
IBM entered into a $17 million settlement agreement on Friday with the U.S. DOJ over allegations that it engaged in “illegal DEI practices” by taking into account “race, color, national origin, or sex” in its hiring and promotions. The DOJ also alleged that IBM used funds from its government contract for DEI programs and then sought reimbursement. IBM denied any wrongdoing, and the settlement is not an admission of liability nor a concession that the DoJ’s claims were without merit. “IBM is plea...
In meeting with WB vice president, Aurangzeb calls for enhanced technical support for debt management
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb called for “enhanced technical support, advanced analytical tools, and specialised training for Pakistan’s Debt Management Office” in his meeting with the World Bank Vice President Jorge Familiar Calderon in Washington on Monday, the Ministry of Finance said. Aurangzeb arrived in Washington earlier on Monday to represent Pakistan in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group Spring Meetings 2026. He is expected to participate in more than 5...
DARREN LEWIS: 'It is often a choice between heating or eating in this cost-of-living crisis'
DARREN LEWIS: 'It is often a choice between heating or eating in this cost-of-living crisis'In the government’s latest bid to impose healthy eating on our nation’s kids, under new proposals, fruit will replace “sugar-laden treats” for the majority of the school weekCommentsNewsopinionDarren Lewis Mirror Columnist20:03, 13 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesJamie launched his Feed Me Better campaign in 2005. It was shown, 10 years later, to have significantly improved our children’s test results an...
Etihad Town Hands Over Etihad Business District Sialkot in Record Time, Announces Executive Block Expansion
AdvertorialEtihad Town Hands Over Etihad Business District Sialkot in Record Time, Announces Executive Block ExpansionBy Web Desk-Apr 14, 2026Pakistan’s most trustworthy real estate brand Etihad Town, marked another significant milestone with the grand possession event of its highly anticipated project, the Etihad Business District Sialkot, further solidifying its reputation. The event celebrated the early delivery of the Etihad Business District Sialkot, with possession being granted to valued...
Pakistan continues to receive petrol, LPG cargo vessels
BusinessPakistanPakistan continues to receive petrol, LPG cargo vesselsBy Web Desk-Apr 14, 2026KARACHI: The steady arrival of petrol and LPG cargo vessels continues in Pakistan, ARY News reported on Tuesday, citing authorities. As per the details, petrol- and LPG-loaded vessels are docked at Port Qasim’s FOTCO Terminal, further boosting fuel supplies. Sources confirmed that the vessel MT Burgan delivered 42,418 tonnes of motor oil to the port. Meanwhile, MT Lamos transported 57,650 tonnes of pet...
Iranian Rial to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- April 14, 2026
BusinessPakistanIranian Rial to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- April 14, 2026By Web Desk-Apr 14, 2026As of April 14, 2026, the authentic mid-market exchange rate stands at 1 Iranian Rial (IRR) ≈ 0.00021 Pakistani Rupee. This figure is based on reliable global sources (updated around 09:40 UTC / approx. 02:40 PKT). While the Rial remains weak against major currencies like the USD globally due to sanctions and economic pressures, it has demonstrated notable localized gains in Pakistan’s open currency...
Gold prices rise in Pakistan — April 14, 2026
BusinessGold prices rise in Pakistan — April 14, 2026By Web Desk-Apr 14, 2026KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan increased on April 14, 2026, in line with global bullion market trends amid ongoing geopolitical developments. The price of 24-karat gold per tola rose by Rs4,600 to Rs499,962, compared to Rs495,362 on the previous trading day, according to rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold increased by Rs3,943 to Rs4...
Loadshedding hours announced in Pakistan to ‘curtail price hike’
PakistanTop NewsLoadshedding hours announced in Pakistan to 'curtail price hike'By Aleem Malik-Apr 14, 2026ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to enforce around 2.25 hours of daily electricity loadshedding across Pakistan as part of a “peak relief strategy” aimed at preventing a potential increase of up to Rs6 per unit in power tariffs. In an official statement, the Power Division said that despite challenging global conditions, electricity generation in the country remains s...