Egypt fintech firm MNT-Halan securing $400 million in new finance – Reuters

CAIRO, Feb 1(Reuters) – Egyptian microfinance lending and payments company MNT-Halan is securing $400 million in new equity and finance, bringing its valuation to more than $1 billion, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.The investments include an equity stake of at least 20% of MNT-Halan worth more than $200 million taken by private … Read more

What Does Budget 2023 Mean for Financial Services Ecosystem? – News18

By: Vivek Ramji IyerEdited By: Mohammad HarisNews18.comLast Updated: February 01, 2023, 18:00 ISTNew Delhi, IndiaFinancial Services has been identified as one of the key priority areas, given that it serves as supply chain for the real economy from a fund’s standpoint.Budget 2023: In a world, where political instability contributing to economic instability seems to be … Read more

New Tax Regime: Definition, advantages and disadvantages explained | Mint – Mint

In her latest Budget presentation, FM Nirmala Sitharaman made changes in the personal income tax slab which have been welcomed by maximum experts, while some have also cited cautions. In her last annual Budget ahead of the general elections in 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 February has brought changes in the Income Tax … Read more

Pacific Business News announces 2023 Women Who Mean … – Pacific Business News

Pacific Business News is excited to announce this year’s Women Who Mean Business honorees.The annual awards recognize women who excel in both business and community leadership. This year’s 37 honorees represent industries that include architecture, hospitality, finance, nonprofits and more. Click through the above gallery to see who made the list. Nanci Kreidman, CEO and … Read more

What’s happening with the debt ceiling (again)? – Brookings Institution

Download Download After the U.S. reached its debt limit last week, Secretary Janet Yellen announced that the Treasury will engage in extraordinary measure to prevent the U.S. from defaulting on its debt, but it remains to be seen how and when Congress will take action. Brookings experts David Wessel, Bill Gale, Molly Reynolds, Wendy Edelberg … Read more

GOP-led panel again defeats campaign finance reform – The Associated Press – en Español

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Republican-led Virginia House panel voted down legislation early Wednesday that would prohibit lawmakers from using campaign funds for personal expenses such as a vacation, mortgage or country club membership.Virginia’s elected officials are outliers in the nation for their ability to spend money donated to their campaigns on virtually anything. Despite … Read more