SA kicks off G20 presidency with bold agenda for debt relief, climate aid, and even AI – News24
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Central Alberta town seeks debt forgiveness from provincial government
Municipal officials say Olds taxpayers deserve a comparable level of support that other communities have received for internet connectivity OLDS — The provincial government should forgive the expected $3 million or so in debt the Town of Olds will have after the sale of O-NET to Telus Communications because of its unique, ground-breaking history, says…
Boost Your Bottom Line with Smart Technical Debt Management (2024)
A decade ago, custom-built ecommerce platforms were the gold standard for delivering innovative, robust buyer experiences. Other retailers differentiated themselves with heavily customized storefronts built on managed platforms. However, these solutions were inherently limited, forcing businesses to rely on workarounds and complex integrations to stay competitive and drive growth. Today many of these custom, legacy…
Debt management: Are you leveraging your automotive dealership and financial assets?
Having spent 35 years in the automotive industry, it is my experience dealer principals are generally concerned about “being in debt,” though debt, when managed properly, can be a powerful tool for dealership principals to enhance liquidity and profitability. Leveraging debt allows dealerships to access capital needed for growth, manage cash flow effectively, and take…
World Bank Group – International Development, Poverty and Sustainability
Essential data to guide decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate impact. See More Data world-bank:category/digital 92.76 million people had enhanced access to broadband internet in fiscal year 2023-2024 with support from IDA. Source: International Development Association, World Bank world-bank:category/people 143.61 million people received essential health, nutrition, and population services thanks to IDA in fiscal year 2023-2024.…
FTC Gets Court Order in Student Debt Relief Case
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (Dec. 9) that at its request, a federal court halted and froze the assets of the operators of a scheme that allegedly bilked student loan borrowers while pretending to be affiliated with the Department of Education. In response to the FTC’s complaint against Nevada-based Superior Servicing and its…
How Côte d’Ivoire is Reshaping Debt Management to Invest in Human Capital
Before the Covid-19 pandemic swept across the globe, Côte d’Ivoire stood out as one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies. From 2012 to 2019, the nation boasted an annual growth rate of 8%, fueled by sound economic policies and a period of relative political stability. The benefits were tangible: poverty rates fell from 44% to 39.5%, and…
FTC Helps End $10 Million Student Loan Debt Relief Scheme That Deceived Many Borrowers
KEY TAKEAWAYS The Federal Trade Commission helped end a $10 million student loan debt relief scheme by Nevada-based company Superior Servicing. A federal court recently placed Superior Servicing under a temporary restraining order and froze its assets after an FTC lawsuit in 2023. The company had allegedly made false claims that they were affiliated with…
Dad Allegedly ‘Stole Money’ from His Spouse and Kids to Gamble on DraftKings, Lost Nearly $1M in 4 Years: Suit
A New Jersey family is suing DraftKings after a father of two gambled away more than $1 million of his family’s money across four years. The man, known by his username Mdallo1990, allegedly lost $942,232.32 between Jan. 1, 2020, and Jan. 13, 2024, due to his gambling habits, according to a lawsuit filed on Thursday,…
How Iceland’s interest-free loans help families avoid Christmas debt
The Iceland “microloans” range from £25 to £100, in the form of a prepayment card to be used in Iceland, and after the initial loan can only be taken out during school holidays. They are a way for those who cannot ordinarily get credit to afford essentials during periods of strain, and pay them back…