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Ghana Farmer’s Day
Farmers’ Day in Ghana was established in 1985 following severe droughts in the early 1980s. It emphasises the importance of agriculture and its critical role in the country’s progress. The celebration features a variety of events, including national awards ceremonies, where outstanding farmers and fishers are recognised with prizes such as tractors, farming equipment, and cash. Exhibitions showcasing agricultural products and innovations are also held, alongside community events featuring traditional dances, cultural displays, and speeches by government officials.
Farmers’ Day underscores the government’s dedication to supporting the agricultural sector and promoting sustainable farming practices to ensure Ghana’s continued growth and development.
StanChart to hire more wealth managers in Hong Kong, Singapore under US$1.5 billion plan
Standard Chartered has announced plans to significantly expand its team of relationship managers in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a five-year strategy to oversee an additional $200 billion in client funds.
According to Judy Hsu, CEO of Wealth and Retail Banking, the initiative includes a 50% increase in staffing by 2028, with a focus on private, priority-private, and international clients. Clients with a net worth exceeding $10 million will be a key target. The bank also plans to enhance international banking capabilities through its London advisory centre.
This move aligns with the UK-based lender’s October announcement to double its investment in wealth management to $1.5 billion, focusing on affluent and international clients while scaling back retail banking in markets like Botswana, Uganda, and Zambia.
Read the original article here: https://www.scmp.com/business/money/wealth/article/3289322/stanchart-hire-more-wealth-managers-hong-kong-singapore-under-us15-billion-plan
Singapore’s dtcpay to Replace Bitcoin and Ethereum with Stablecoins by 2025
Singapore-based cryptocurrency payment provider DTCpay has announced it will phase out Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) transactions by the end of 2024 and transition entirely to stablecoins by January 2025.
The shift is driven by the price volatility of Bitcoin and Ethereum, which complicates digital payments for users. Instead, DTCpay will focus on stablecoins like USDT (Tether), USDC (USD Coin), FDUSD (First Digital USD), and WUSD (Worldwide USD), offering consistent value pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar. This move reflects growing stablecoin adoption, particularly in Singapore, where transaction volumes nearly doubled to $1 billion in Q2 2024. Regulatory support, including frameworks from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for stablecoins pegged to major currencies, has facilitated this trend.
DTCpay’s transition aligns with its vision to enhance scalability and interoperability in payments, supported by its payment institution license from MAS and partnerships with key players like Pontiac Land. The shift also underscores the global rise of stablecoins, especially in banking and digital payments across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Read the original article here: https://cryptonews.com/news/dtcpay-to-replace-bitcoin-and-ethereum-with-stablecoins-by-2025/
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Womenpreneurship
Please join the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce on International Women’s Day 2022 fireside chat featuring Dr Rufaro Mucheka, Jersey Finance’s Business Development for Africa, for an insightful and topical discussion on the progress in and challenges for womenpreneurship in Southern Africa.
The fireside chat takes place online via Zoom on 8 March 2022 (Thursday) at 5 pm Hong Kong time/ 9 am London time/ 11 am South Africa Time.
Virtual Social Networking and Quiz
Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce Virtual Social Networking & Quiz Event with a Quiz on the Commonwealth Games!
Recording of James Fok Fireside Chat 25 January 2022
The book presents a groundbreaking exploration of US-China relations through the lens of international finance, tracing the development of the US and Chinese financial markets, as well as the current US dollar-based global monetary system.