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Seychelles to improve lives of people with disabilities with Commonwealth assistance
The Commonwealth Secretariat, in collaboration with the Government of Seychelles, organized a series of events in Victoria this month to enhance progress on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The focus was on promoting the right to live independently and receive education without discrimination based on disability. The Commonwealth Secretariat’s Human Rights Unit conducted a multi-stakeholder dialogue, working session, and workshop in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Family in Seychelles.
Read the original article here: https://thecommonwealth.org/news/seychelles-improve-lives-people-disabilities-commonwealth-assistance
African Development Bank, African Guarantee Fund kick off Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) Finance Series in Kenya to unlock financing for women-led enterprises
The 6th edition of the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) Finance Series, organised by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in collaboration with the African Guarantee Fund and the Office of the President’s Advisor on Women’s Rights, was inaugurated in Nairobi, Kenya. Themed “Enhancing Financial Inclusion for Women,” the 3-day event, aims to revolutionise the financial landscape, creating an enabling environment for women entrepreneurs to contribute to Africa’s economic development. The initiative aspires to mobilize $5 billion in financing for African women-led businesses by 2026.
Read the original article here: https://afdb.africa-newsroom.com/press/african-development-bank-african-guarantee-fund-kick-off-affirmative-finance-action-for-women-in-africa-afawa-finance-series-in-kenya-to-unlock-financing-for-womenled-enterprises?lang=en
Malaysia’s Maybank launches Islamic wealth management hub in Singapore
Maybank, Malaysia’s leading lender by assets, inaugurates an Islamic wealth management regional offshore hub in Singapore. This move aligns with Singapore’s attraction of substantial wealth inflows due to political stability, favourable tax conditions, and conducive policies for fund establishments. Maybank Islamic Bhd, Maybank’s Islamic banking arm, stands as the world’s fifth-largest Islamic bank with assets totalling $67 billion. The launch positions Maybank as the pioneer in Singapore to provide comprehensive “end-to-end Islamic wealth solutions,” addressing the escalating global demand for Shariah-compliant wealth products and services.
Read the original article here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/malaysias-maybank-launches-islamic-wealth-management-hub-in-singapore/ar-AA1ke4Fq
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