Motive Inc. launches Bitcoin programs to boost financial inclusion – Bitcoin Magazine
The NGO Motiv Inc. has recently launched 16 circular bitcoin economies in Peru. The NGO has launched a series of programs for communities to encourage financial inclusion. Motiv offers tools for making bitcoin transactions, starting businesses, and higher education opportunities. Motiv Inc., a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to financial inclusion, has launched its curriculum of Life Saving Step programs that help underserved communities become better equipped to escape cycles of poverty and violence, according to a statement from press sent to Bitcoin Magazine. Motiv previously announced the launch of 16 circular bitcoin economies that are helping impoverished Peruvian communities enter…
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Longtime Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg pleads guilty to tax evasion
Allen Weisselberg, who first met Donald Trump in the 1970s when he began working for Trump’s father, pleaded guilty Thursday to charges in New York that accused him of running a years-long scheme to avoiding taxes while he was the Trump Organization’s chief financial officer. Weisselberg pleaded guilty to 15 charges — including conspiracy, criminal tax fraud, grand theft and falsifying business records — and acknowledged that he avoided taxes on nearly $2 million in income, including fringe benefits such as rent, the luxury cars and private school tuition for their children. grandchildren The plea involves former President Trump’s namesake…
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Turkey surprises with interest rate cut as inflation rises
Turkey has shocked markets with a 100 basis point interest rate cut despite nearly 80% inflation as the central bank eases policy further to spur growth ahead of next year’s general election . The bank was expected to keep the rate at 14 percent, which has already pushed Turkish real yields into deep negative territory, according to a poll by broadcaster Bloomberg HT. Instead, policymakers cut the rate to 13 percent, saying they were concerned about the possibility of slowing economic growth. “Advanced indicators for the third quarter point to a certain loss of momentum in economic activity,” the bank…
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Net opinion on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Larimer County logo Larimer County recently received a clean audit opinion for its 2021 Annual Financial Report prepared by the Larimer County Department of Finance. The Larimer County Board of Commissioners accepted the report at its regular administrative business meeting. An unqualified opinion indicates that the county has faithfully followed national accounting standards and provides reasonable assurance that the report is free from material misstatement. Having a clean opinion also contributes to a good bond rating. RubinBrown, Certified Public Accountants & Business Consultants, a firm of independent public accountants, audited the financial statements of Larimer County as required by Colorado…
Read More »US bond yields fall on lack of market-changing economic news
Treasuries rallied on Thursday morning, sending yields lower as traders weighed a range of factors including comments from a member of the European Central Bank, the outlook for US-Taiwan trade talks and the Japanese demand for US government bonds. What is happening The 2-year Treasury yield TMUBMUSD02Y, at 3.220%, fell to 3.221% from 3.293% on Wednesday, its highest since June 14 based on 3pm levels. The 10-year Treasury yield TMUBMUSD10Y, at 2.853%, eased to 2.85% from 2.894% late Wednesday. The 30-year Treasury yield TMUBMUSD30Y, at 3.116%, fell to 3.11% from 3.146% late Wednesday. What is driving the markets The US…
Read More »MU Health Care Names New Chief Financial Officer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri Health Care will soon have a new financial leader. The healthcare provider announced Thursday that Dustin Thomas will take over as its next chief financial officer. Thomas will join MU Health Care on Sept. 15 after working for the University of Texas Medical Branch. He currently serves as the director of medical provider analytics and the health system’s chief financial officer. “Dustin is a proven financial leader with a strong academic background in the health system,” said MU Health Care Interim Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Nim Chinniah. “He will…
Read More »PA launches new team to investigate financial exploitation of seniors – Erie News Now
“Elder abuse is a problem that has grown over the years in Pennsylvania, and one of the fastest growing types of elder abuse has been financial exploitation. There are many faces to financial exploitation perpetrators and unfortunately, many of them are faces that seniors know and trust,” said Secretary of Aging Robert Torres. “A trusted person may be well positioned to commit crimes such as theft of property, misappropriation of income or assets, or misuse of a power of attorney. Then there are threats from strangers: scams of many kinds, such as medical emergencies, contractors, grandchild imposters, Social Security or…
Read More »Truist pledges $1.45 million to Junior Achievement of Greater Washington in support of financial literacy
The funding will support programming at Fairfax and Prince George counties CHARLOTTE, NC, August 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC), along with the Truist Foundation and the Truist Charitable Fund, today announced a 1.45 million dollars Commitment to Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (JAGW). The funding will support JAGW’s educational programs around financial literacy, including its JA Finance Park® program for high school students that teaches them how to be financially capable for lifelong success. Truist shared details of his investment in Landover, Marylandwithin the financial park of JAGW a Prince George’s County. Ellen Fitzsimmonschief legal officer…
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