Financial management

  • Water chief grilled by MPs over pay during parasite outbreak

    While consumer groups hit out at energy company profits after the energy price cap rose today, the chief executive of water company Pennon was defending her pay increase to MPs. Susan Davy, chief executive of South West Water’s parent company, acknowledged the company had “a lot more to do” on customer service and engagement and…

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  • Assistant/Associate Professor, Finance

    Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Type: Full-TimePosted: 02/17/2025Application Due: Open Until FilledCategory: Finance; +1 AL-KHOBAR, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA Position Assistant/ Associate/ Full Professor, Finance Department Accounting and Finance School Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University Reports to Department Chair; College Dean Introduction The College of Business Administration (COBA) at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University in the…

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  • Scholz’s dismissal of finance minister crashes German coalition govt

    “He has broken my trust too many times”, the chancellor said of his Finance Minister Christian Lindner. The ruling German coalition has collapsed: Social Democrat (SPD) Chancellor Olaf Scholz has sacked Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the liberal FDP party. The leaders of what is known in Germany as the “traffic light” coalition – SPD,…

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  • Bill Gates invested 83% of his money in only 4 stocks – here’s why

    Most investors have probably heard of Bill Gates, best known as a billionaire philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). After heading up the technology company he founded for more than 25 years, the former CEO stepped down to focus on his charity work. Gates is worth an estimated $132.6 billion (as of this writing), according to…

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  • Parenting coach shares 6 ways to save on school uniform

    Parents may struggle with the cost of school uniforms this year, figures suggest. Half of UK parents say school uniforms and supplies are either very or too expensive, a Loqbox survey found. Another survey conducted by Moneyboat found parents spend on average £122 on school uniform, rising to £150 in London. Parenting coach Isobel Mary Champion…

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  • How to beat autumn energy rise and save up to £125

    Another quarter, another energy price fluctuation to contend with – another change to make to your household budget. But there are fixed deals available cheaper than the new price cap, according to Uswitch. The average household can save £125 against October’s price cap with the cheapest 12-month fixed tariff, said Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at…

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  • How to survive harsh economic conditions

    Surviving harsh economic conditions requires a strategic approach to managing your finances and resources. Here are some practical tips: Remember, resilience and adaptability are key during tough economic times. Stay informed, plan ahead, and make mindful financial decisions.

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  • Policemen have arrested a Point-of-Sale (POS) operator who reportedly went on a spending spree after N280m was erroneously transferred to his account by a commercial bank. The POS operator identified as Alfa Rafiu was arrested by the police on Monday in Ilorin, Kwara State capital. PUNCH Metro gathered that the suspect is a resident of…

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  • Module leader: Workshop Tutor: Assessment weight: 100% of the moduleOutcomes Assessed: AllThis assessment is in three parts, please answer all elements.Please note that this is an individual assignment and the universities “Policy on Cheating, Collusion and Plagiarism” applies. All calculations and tables are subject to plagiarism policy of the University. All tables and calculations should…

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  • Wendy Williams isn’t happy with a court appointing her a financial guardian amid her lawsuit against Wells Fargo. An attorney for the “How You Doin’?” host told Page Six in a statement Friday that Williams doesn’t want anyone but her to have control of her money in response to the Sun’s report about a judge’s decision to…

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  • Will Smith has opened up about being jailed and having his house and cars seized shortly after winning a Grammy. The 53-year-old actor and rapper has had a hugely successful career, but things took a turn for the worse early doors. In 1989, Smith and Jeffrey Townes – aka DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince…

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