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Clashes, confusion and secrecy consume the Harris campaign's finances

If Kamala Harris' campaign was known for anything, it was its blockbuster fundraising.

The undercover hedge funds financing activist short sellers

When Wall Street’s self-styled financial detectives allege malfeasance, these silent partners stand to reap the benefits

Business - Financial Times - November 15

Netanyahu sacks defense minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, an Israeli official confirmed to The Hill. Netanyahu and Gallant have clashed publicly over the course of the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Iran executes German-Iranian dissident

The German-Iranian had denied leading a group that bombed a mosque in 2008, killing 14 people.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires his defense minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.

Court of Appeal sides with UK consumers over ‘secret’ car loan commissions

Close Brothers shares plummet after landmark ruling that puts sector at risk of redress

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Boeing’s record $21bn fundraising boosts hopes of avoiding downgrade

Aircraft maker is racing to ease pressure on its balance sheet exacerbated by a labour strike

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Santander delays full UK results as it weighs impact of car finance ruling

Profits drop in British business as one of Spanish bank’s biggest markets emerges as a trouble spot

Business - Financial Times - October 29

This policy gap is harming Americans’ health — and finances, doctor group warns

Compared to other industrialized countries, the U.S. has “been behind for quite a while, so the time is definitely now” for these changes, a pediatrician told MarketWatch.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Budget poses new challenge for UK public finances, Moody’s warns

Assessment from rating agency comes as gilts steady after sell-off sparked by scale of extra borrowing

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Here are all the ways sports gambling is hurting some bettors’ finances

A new report shows that bettors are losing more than just parlay bets

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

What England’s tuition fee rise means for student and university finances

Experts say measures will not be enough to fix higher education funding or attract students from poorer backgrounds

Business - Financial Times - November 5

UK motor finance in disarray after court rules against hidden commissions

Major providers have stopped lending or paused commissions as they race to assess implications

World - Financial Times - November 6

Developing world needs private finance for green transition, says Cop president

UN’s top climate official warns ‘no country is immune’ from climate disaster as conference begins in Azerbaijan. Businesses in the private sector must stump up cash for the developing world to ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Cop29: which climate finance ideas are most likely to work?

With $1tn a year needed, we analyse how best to fill the gap, from wealth taxes to levies on flying and oil extraction. Countries meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the Cop29 climate summit are under ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Financing the Fight Against Global Warming Falls to Multilateral Banks

These financial institutions are complex, and vital to funding efforts to slow climate change. Here’s how they work.

Business - Inc. - November 11

COP29 Begins With Climate Finance, Absent Leaders, and Trump Looming Large

The annual UN climate summit has kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, with lofty goals, but many global leaders missing.

Tech - Wired - November 11

Trump and Germany loom over uncertain COP29 finance talks

Also in this newsletter: Much ado about party politics at European commissioner hearings

World - Financial Times - November 12

Starmer touts UK climate leadership but resists call for more public finance

UK’s prime minister is one of only two G7 leaders at UN COP29

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Motorists who bought cars on finance could share in billions

The car finance industry is setting aside billions to pay for potential claims after a test case.

FCA to give car finance sector more time to handle surging complaints

UK financial regulator launches consultation after landmark Court of Appeal ruling

World - Financial Times - November 13

Britain's car finance industry is in crisis – with banks bracing for billions in payouts

The crisis has prompted comparisons to Britain's PPI scandal, which was estimated to have cost banks more than £50 billion ($63.8 billion).

Business - CNBC - November 14

Collapsed London Capital & Finance operated as Ponzi scheme, court rules

High Court judge finds individuals connected with scandal liable for damages

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Expert on tips to boost your finances before the new year

With just six weeks left in 2024, Jill Schlesinger shares practical tips to help you save or even earn extra cash by the new year.

Cop29 live: ministers told to ‘cut theatrics’, ‘move faster’ and ‘get down to business’ amid growing frustration at slow progress

Cop29 president calls for faster action as progress to agree a climate finance deal slows. Climate crisis to blame for dozens of ‘impossible’ heatwaves How usual is it to have G20 happening at ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

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