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๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: S&P Downgrades Botswana With Negative Outlook On Diamond Weakness

S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Botswana's sovereign credit rating to BBB- from BBB, citing prolonged weakness in global diamond demand and its economic implications.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

LeadCorp, the No. 1 Lending Company, Suffers Hacking Incident with Account and Credit Information Leak

LeadCorp's subsidiary, NR Capital, experienced a hacking attack that compromised customer credit information, prompting an investigation by the Financial Supervisory Service.

Mar 23 โ€ข 02:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

I've been rejected from 500 jobs and am now on Universal Credit - I have a master's

A master's graduate from the UK has faced 500 job rejections while struggling to find employment and relying on Universal Credit for support.

Mar 22 โ€ข 09:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Copom Reduces Selic Rate and Consortium Remains a Strategy for Home Ownership

The Copom's decision to lower the Selic rate impacts housing credit accessibility in Brazil, leading many to consider consortia as a viable alternative for purchasing homes.

Mar 22 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

HMRC Universal Credit alert to 'check today' if you could get ยฃ1,200 boost

HMRC alerts Universal Credit recipients about the Help to Save scheme which can provide up to ยฃ1,200 in bonuses.

Mar 22 โ€ข 04:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Warning lights: what could happen with credit due to the rise in delinquency and how it affects the economy

The rise in loan delinquency rates in Argentina is prompting banks and fintech firms to restrict credit offerings, impacting family financial stability and lending costs.

Mar 22 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Drivers use Afterpay, work extra jobs amid soaring fuel prices

Regional commuters in Australia are increasingly taking on extra jobs and using credit services like Afterpay to manage rising fuel costs.

Mar 21 โ€ข 21:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Payment by credit card, PIX and digital version: see ways to pay IPTU in the Piracicaba region

Residents of the Piracicaba region in Brazil now have various options to pay their Urban Property and Land Tax (IPTU), including via credit card and a digital assistant.

Mar 21 โ€ข 21:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

CSN closes $1.2 billion credit line with banks to face financial crisis

CSN has signed a binding commitment letter with banks for a $1.2 billion syndicated credit line to address its financial challenges.

Mar 21 โ€ข 20:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for taxpayers: in this place in the U.S., they can opt for a large tax deduction if they donate to an NGO

Taxpayers in Ohio can receive a state tax credit when donating to eligible non-profit organizations, providing a direct financial benefit that encourages community support.

Mar 21 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

SP Government authorizes R$ 2.64 billion credit for Santos-Guarujรก tunnel project

The Sรฃo Paulo government has approved a R$ 2.64 billion supplementary credit for the construction of the Santos-Guarujรก tunnel, a long-awaited infrastructure project in Brazil.

Mar 21 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Arrested for serious fraud - suspected of booking trips for 400,000 kronor with others' cards

A man has been arrested for serious fraud after allegedly booking vacations using the credit card information of others, with total charges amounting to around 400,000 kronor.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Selective Memory AI: Major Platforms Ignore Publishers' Rights

A recent study highlights how major AI models fail to credit their sources, particularly Canadian journalism, raising concerns over intellectual property rights.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Moody's agency did not change Poland's rating or its outlook

Moody's has maintained Poland's credit rating and outlook despite concerns over public debt and deficit forecasts.

Mar 20 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

SP government opens supplemental credit to cover blocked federal funds for the Santos-Guarujรก tunnel

The Sรฃo Paulo government has issued a decree to open supplemental credit after federal funds for the Santos-Guarujรก tunnel were blocked by the TCU.

Mar 20 โ€ข 22:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Scope: Greek Credit Rating Unchanged at BBB with Positive Outlook

Scope Ratings has affirmed Greece's credit rating at BBB with a positive outlook, supported by strong fiscal performance and favorable debt structure.

Mar 20 โ€ข 22:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Scope: Greek credit rating stable at BBB with positive outlook โ€“ The impact of the energy crisis on the Greek economy

Scope Ratings has confirmed Greece's credit rating at BBB with positive prospects, citing strong fiscal performance and structural support from European institutions as key factors.

Mar 20 โ€ข 22:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

S&P Global downgrades BRB's credit rating, citing doubts about the bank's capitalization

S&P Global has downgraded the credit rating of Banco de Brasรญlia (BRB) to 'brB-' due to concerns regarding its capitalization capabilities.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

CLT Consigned Credit Completes One Year with R$ 84 Billion Loaned and Still Without Regulation on the Use of FGTS as Collateral

CLT consigned credit in Brazil has loaned R$ 84 billion in its first year, highlighting its significance in providing formal credit access to previously underserved workers.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Every DWP benefit payment rising in April 2026 from Universal Credit to PIP

Benefit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the UK are set to rise in April 2026, reflecting an increase in inflation rates.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Sports

JYP's long wilderness journey is over โ€“ top scorer Valtteri Ojantakanen gives credit to his teammates for the success

Valtteri Ojantakanen, the top scorer of the Finnish Liiga with 37 goals, celebrates his first playoff appearance with JYP after a seven-year absence from the postseason.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

CLT Consigned Loans Lend R$ 117 Billion in a Year, but Interest Rates Are Still a Challenge

CLT consigned loans have facilitated R$ 117 billion in lending over the past year, yet high-interest rates remain a significant issue.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico requires greater productive credit: SHCP

Mexican Finance Secretary Edgar Amador highlights the necessity for increased productive credit to stimulate economic growth, particularly for micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The banking sector commits to granting more loans

In Mexico, the banking sector has pledged to increase private sector credit from 38% to 45% by 2030, as emphasized by the President of the Mexican Banking Association at the opening of the 89th Banking Convention.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Virgin Media offers up to ยฃ250 switching credit for Sky Sports and Premier League fans

Virgin Media is enticing sports fans with up to ยฃ250 in switching credits to cover early termination fees when switching to its TV packages that include Sky Sports.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum asks bankers to increase financing

President Claudia Sheinbaum urged bankers to boost credit to support a new investment law for infrastructure.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

SMEs: The Backbone of Mexico

The article discusses the crucial role that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play in Mexico's economy and the government's initiatives to enhance their access to credit.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mariusz Cholewa: In Finance, Transparency Matters

Mariusz Cholewa emphasizes the importance of having a comprehensive credit history database for financial security and market stability in Poland.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The keys on what the Government of Salvador Illa can and cannot do without Budgets

The article discusses the limitations and options for the Catalan government led by Salvador Illa, which approved a credit supplement after withdrawing its budget proposal from Parliament.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Sheinbaum, before Mexican bankers: 'We need you to give even more to the country'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged bankers to increase credit provision to stimulate enterprise and investment during the Banking Convention in Cancun.

Mar 20 โ€ข 02:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

โ€˜It has a lot to give to the countryโ€™: Sheinbaum and banks agree to increase credit to 45% of GDP

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and the Association of Banks of Mexico have agreed to raise bank financing from 38% to 45% of GDP to stimulate national development.

Mar 20 โ€ข 02:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Reserves and Debt: Why Country Risk Remains High, According to Three of the Most Respected Voices in the Market

Leading financial experts outline the conditions necessary for Argentina to improve its credit rating and reduce country risk.

Mar 19 โ€ข 22:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

With social objectives: the Chinese giant Cofco obtained a novel credit for US$435 million

Cofco International secured a US$435 million renewable credit line from Standard Chartered, which is the first in the region focused exclusively on social impact in agriculture.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Are you ready for a bank loan? Experts recommend promoting financial education for users

Experts emphasize the importance of financial education for users seeking bank loans to understand terms, improve credit scores, and access better credit options.

Mar 19 โ€ข 19:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

The EU is already expecting Orban to lose elections to release credit to Ukraine, but now it threatens Slovakia: "If there's no oil, there's no aid"

The European Union is withholding โ‚ฌ90 billion in credit for Ukraine due to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's veto, linked to demands regarding oil pipeline repairs; EU leaders are hopeful for a change in Hungary's political landscape after upcoming elections.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI of INSS approves invitations for testimonies from Campos Neto and Galรญpolo

The CPI of INSS has approved requests to hear testimonies from the current president of the Central Bank, Gabriel Galรญpolo, and former president Roberto Campos Neto regarding concerns over irregularities in loans to retirees and pensioners.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

War in Ukraine: EU Summit Does Not Release Ukraine Credit

The EU summit failed to agree on the disbursement of a โ‚ฌ90 billion credit to Ukraine, pledging only continued support for the war-torn nation.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Mortgage Credit: The Most Common Mistakes for Which the Bank Can Reject Your Application

The article discusses the resurgence of mortgage credit in Argentina and outlines common pitfalls that can lead to the rejection of a loan application.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

DWP 'turning point' could leave families up to ยฃ3,650 better off

The UK government has passed the Child Poverty Bill which scrapes the two-child limit on Universal Credit, potentially benefiting many families significantly.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

War in Ukraine: Orbรกn: No Ukraine Credit Without Oil from Russia

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbรกn insists that Hungary will not support the release of a โ‚ฌ90 billion loan for Ukraine unless Russian oil resumes deliveries to Hungary.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

DWP benefit rule to be scrapped on April 6 as UK families could get a cash boost

The UK government is set to scrap the two-child limit on Universal Credit benefit, potentially allowing hundreds of thousands of families to receive increased financial support starting April 6, 2026.

Mar 19 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF sues against carbon credit projects in AM and points out violations of the rights of traditional communities

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has filed lawsuits against carbon credit projects in southern Amazonas for alleged violations of the rights of indigenous and traditional communities.

Mar 19 โ€ข 01:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A bill is being promoted to set a cap on interest rates on credit cards and bank loans

A new legislative initiative in Argentina aims to cap interest rates on credit cards and bank loans to alleviate the financial burden on families.

Mar 18 โ€ข 22:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sicredi Award offers R$ 20,000 for reports on cooperativism

The Sicredi Communication Award is accepting registrations for journalistic reports on the social and economic impacts of credit cooperativism in Brazil.

Mar 18 โ€ข 20:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Moody's warned that bank delinquency continues to rise and focused on the risk of easing dollar credits

Moody's has raised concerns about the increasing bank delinquency in Argentina, cautioning that this trend could continue and that easing restrictions on dollar credits could expose the financial system to greater risks.

Mar 18 โ€ข 20:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Lola Odusoga's account emptied in a scam โ€“ Here's what happened to the money

Lola Odusoga reported losing a significant amount of money due to credit card fraud but has since recovered her funds after filing a complaint.

Mar 18 โ€ข 20:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

"Expectations are very low, I don't think credit will be unlocked": Orban does not yield to the EU and Ukraine will reach the April deadline without receiving aid

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is unlikely to lift his veto on a โ‚ฌ90 billion EU aid package for Ukraine, leading to concerns that Ukraine will not receive necessary funds by April.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Study finds AI trains itself on Canadian journalism but doesnโ€™t always give credit

A study reveals that AI models trained on Canadian journalism often fail to credit their sources, raising concerns about the integrity of news reporting.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal government opens credit of R$ 1.3 billion for emergency actions due to rain in MG

The Brazilian federal government has announced a provisional measure allocating R$ 1.3 billion for emergency responses to heavy rainfall, particularly in Minas Gerais.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The behavior of President Karol Nawrocki will increase Poland's debt

The article discusses how political disputes among key government bodies affect Poland's public finances and creditworthiness.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:00 UTC

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