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US investors crave predictability after Orban's overnight law changes

American Chamber of Commerce Hungary President Akos Janza speaks to Reuters during an interview at the group's headquarters in Budapest, Hungary, April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Gergely Szakacs
American Chamber of Commerce Hungary President Akos Janza speaks to Reuters during an interview at the group's headquarters in Budapest, Hungary, April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Gergely Szakacs

Chile's Kast unveils slew of reforms including corporate tax rate cut

FILE PHOTO: Chile's President Jose Antonio Kast attends a press conference at the Chilean embassy, after meeting his Argentine counterpart Javier Milei, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Chile's President Jose Antonio Kast attends a press conference at the Chilean embassy, after meeting his Argentine counterpart Javier Milei, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo

Argentina credit stress deepens as inflation and utility costs hit households

A drone view shows Barrio 31 Padre Carlos Mugica in Buenos Aires, Argentina April 4, 2026. REUTERS/Francisco Loureiro
A drone view shows Barrio 31 Padre Carlos Mugica in Buenos Aires, Argentina April 4, 2026. REUTERS/Francisco Loureiro

Singapore taps digital payments everywhere, but cash still lingers

Boxing-Price calls for Shields fight after beating Pineiro

Boxing - Lauren Price v Stephanie Pineiro Aquino - WBA, WBC, IBF & IBO World Welterweight Titles - Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, Wales - April 4, 2026 Lauren Price poses with Claressa Shields after winning her fight against Stephanie Pineiro Aquino Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Boxing - Lauren Price v Stephanie Pineiro Aquino - WBA, WBC, IBF & IBO World Welterweight Titles - Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, Wales - April 4, 2026 Lauren Price poses with Claressa Shields after winning her fight against Stephanie Pineiro Aquino Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Australia to ban surcharges on payment cards, cut bank fees

The Reserve Bank of Australia said it would remove card surcharging on designated Electronic Funds Transfer at Point-of-Sale, or EFTPOS, Mastercard and Visa networks from Oct 1.
The Reserve Bank of Australia said it would remove card surcharging on designated Electronic Funds Transfer at Point-of-Sale, or EFTPOS, Mastercard and Visa networks from Oct 1.

Singapore extradites ex-Wirecard Asia director to Germany in global fraud probe

Wirecard was one of four payment service providers that were used by criminal networks to process and launder transactions.
Wirecard was one of four payment service providers that were used by criminal networks to process and launder transactions.

Amorim had great ideas but they did not click at Man United, says Maguire

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Southampton - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - January 16, 2025 Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim speaks to Harry Maguire before he comes on as a substitute REUTERS/Phil Noble
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Southampton - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - January 16, 2025 Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim speaks to Harry Maguire before he comes on as a substitute REUTERS/Phil Noble

Nov 19 event: Financing Your Dream Life

Keeping on top of your budget, using savings accounts and investing regularly will help you to meet your goals without breaking the bank. 
Keeping on top of your budget, using savings accounts and investing regularly will help you to meet your goals without breaking the bank. 

Sept 17 event: Smarter Ways to Manage Your Money

Our panel will dive into some smart money management tips, with advice on how to spend and borrow wisely. 
Our panel will dive into some smart money management tips, with advice on how to spend and borrow wisely. 

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