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European asset managers greener than Americans, study finds

The green-finance gulf between EU investors and US rivals such as BlackRock is widening, a campaign group says

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Wealthy Austrian heiress to distribute €25 million fortune to citizens

Marlene Engelhorn has been fighting for years for a more equitable tax system in her country. A Citizens' Council will be formed in Austria to decide on how to distribute the money.

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Here's some of the best options for starting a UK pension

Retirement may seem a long way off at the start of your career but it's never too early to start saving for a pension.

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The DRC enlists Turkish collaboration for ambitious development plans

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5 key takeaways from the 'historic' COP28 climate deal

Potholes, loopholes and the end of the road for COP28: Campaigners and experts react to the UN climate summit in Dubai agreement.

Economy

Thousands expected to protest EU austerity measures in Brussels

Protesters fear a raft of new EU financial rules could push member states into austerity.

Business

EU on cusp of new money laundering rules

Officials hope revamped laws will draw a line under a series of dirty money scandals

Green News

Trust us to manage climate funds ourselves, Indigenous Peoples ask

Amid lofty climate finance pledges, Indigenous Peoples and local communities are fighting to be involved in decisions about their territories.

Business

UK reins in Christmas spending as cost of living squeeze continues

British retailers missed out on a pre-Christmas sales spike in November as customers limited spending on non-essential items, according to data released on Tuesday.

Economy

Can Europeans put a price on happiness? Some studies say so

How much money do Europeans and US citizens say they need to be happy, and where in the world is it most expensive to be happy? Read on to find out.

Green News

COP28: What happened on day 4 of the UN climate conference?

From the first-ever health day at a COP to climate finance for countries facing conflict, here's what happened in Dubai today.

Green News

28 petrostates risk losing half their fossil fuel income by 2040

Energy transition brings ‘very real risk’ of conflict in petrostates, a new report warns. What can be done about it?

Green News

COP28: World Climate Action Summit kicks off in Dubai

World leaders gathered for the first day of the World Climate Action Summit at the UN climate conference today.

Business

'What's the point?' — EU lawmakers sink teeth into digital euro

The ECB says issuing digital money will help it keep pace with technology — but some MEPs are unconvinced if not downright hostile

Markets

EU retail investment inducements ban in jeopardy

Tougher consumer protection rules to encourage households to get into the stock market seem set to founder

Business

Which crypto blockchain is preferred by terrorist organisations?

A fast-growing crypto network called Tron has become the major platform for crypto transfers backing groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.

Economy

All you need to know about the UK's 2024 economic plans

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has outlined the government’s financial plans for the year ahead in a press conference. Here's the key takeaways.

Green News

COP28: EU pledges 'substantial' contribution to climate damage fund

The European Union will make a “substantial” contribution to a new international fund for climate damages, the Commission announced today.

Business

EU seeks to make 10-second instant bank payments a reality

A legal deal struck late Tuesday could put an end to long waits to transfer money across borders

Economy

Europe at risk of a renewed inflation shock from the Israel Hamas war

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the conflict in the Middle East between Hamas and Israel could drive up inflation as central banks continue the battle to bring it down.