Posts by Mark Darwin
Cheapest Hours to Use Electricity
Ever wondered if doing chores at set times could actually save you money? Well, it can, especially when it comes to electricity usage. With the rise of time-of-use (TOU) electricity plans, knowing when to run your dishwasher or do laundry can make a difference in your electric bill. Electricity tends to be cheaper at night…
Read MoreCommerzbank to assign more employees to branches in revamp
COMMERZBANK is assigning more employees to work in its branches as it seeks to boost the business its does with clients and meet ambitious new targets. As part of a new set-up that will come into effect later next year, Commerzbank will have at least one banker in each branch who can advise clients on…
Read MoreInsurer Income sets up new financial advisory unit and is ‘actively recruiting’: sources
HOME-GROWN insurer Income Insurance is taking a stab at a new business model as it looks at ways to grow its topline by expanding its distribution abilities, The Straits Times (ST) has learnt. The composite insurer is looking to be a business partner to those who want to start their own financial advisory (FA) firms,…
Read MoreServiceNow restructures RiseUp workforce training programme, cuts staff
SERVICENOW is restructuring its user training programme RiseUp amid low job placement rates and a corporate backlash to diversity-focused initiatives. Over the last year, multiple workers have been let go and key leaders left, according to sources familiar with the matter. Some contractors who mentor students and create curriculum also were cut, said the sources,…
Read MoreNvidia challenge to investor suit spurned by Supreme Court
THE US Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by Nvidia, leaving it to face a lawsuit that accuses the company of misleading shareholders about its reliance on crypto-mining revenue in the run-up to a market crash. The dismissal came four weeks after several justices questioned whether the case presented the type of broad legal issue that…
Read MoreStability, rich talent pool in South-east Asia drive double-digit growth for Citi across inter-Asean trade corridors
Governments in the region are welcoming of supply chain shifts, says the bank’s co-head of corporate banking THE South-east Asia region is favoured for its relative stability, geographic location and talent pool, which make it a good region for businesses to diversify their supply chains, said Jason Rekate, co-head of corporate banking at Citi. He…
Read MoreHuawei’s New Mate 70 phone shows its chip advances are stalling
HUAWEI Technologies’ latest flagship smartphone is powered by a chip little different from the one that set off alarm bells in Washington a year ago, signalling a slowdown in the Chinese company’s tech advances. The newly introduced Mate 70 Pro Plus phone runs on a processor built with the same seven-nanometre technology used in its…
Read MoreChinese authorities are considering a weaker yuan as Trump trade risks loom: sources
CHINA’S top leaders and policymakers are considering allowing the yuan to weaken in 2025 as they brace for higher US trade tariffs as Donald Trump returns to the White House. The contemplated move reflects China’s recognition that it needs bigger economic stimulus to combat Trump’s threats of punitive trade measures, people with knowledge of the…
Read MoreBank of England set to stay in central bank slow lane and keep rates on hold
THE Bank of England (BOE) looks set to keep interest rates on hold next week as it moves more slowly to cut borrowing costs than central banks in Europe and the United States. The BOE remains on alert about price pressures in Britain’s jobs market that have subsided more clearly elsewhere. The new government’s tax…
Read MoreAAA Membership Cost: Worth It?
If you’re considering a AAA membership, it’s important to understand the costs and benefits involved. The AAA membership, often referred to as “Triple A,” provides various services, including roadside assistance, travel discounts, and more. In this article, we will explore the membership costs, what you get in return, and whether it’s worth the investment for…
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