New Syrian parliament meets for first time in Damascus
New Syrian parliament meets for first time in Damascus
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DA hike: Amid expectations of dearness allowance increase in July, here’s a look at the past announcements
The Finance Ministry in April announced 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners, with effect from 1 January 2026, effectively taking DA to 60% of basic pay from 58%. Notably, DA is a percentage of employees’ pay aimed at helping households manage the increased cost of living. It is provided…
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Micron: The Mirage Of A Single-Digit P/E Ratio
Micron: The Mirage Of A Single-Digit P/E Ratio
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8th pay commission to close job vacancies for consultant roles in August — Check eligibility, salary and other details
The 8th pay commission is seeking candidates for full and part-time consultant roles on a contractual basis. Eligible applicants can send in their entries through a form on the CPC’s website, according to the posted notice. It added that the vacancies are for a fixed period and require “high end services or for attending to…
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Admirals Group AS Sets August 10 Payment Date for Early Redemption of Tier 2 Subordinated Bonds | LeapRate
Admirals Group AS has announced it will early redeem its Tier 2 Subordinated Bonds, first issued on 5 February 2021 with a follow up issuance on 31 May 2021, and registered under ISIN code EE3300001999. The redemption follows the terms set out in the Base Prospectus and the Terms and Conditions governing the bonds. Under…
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EPFO portal now offers two ways to transfer your PF balance after changing jobs — here’s the entire process
The revamped Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) member portal now offers salaried employees two ways to transfer their EPF account balance from a previous employer to their current account after a job switch. The latest feature aims to simplify the provident fund balance transfer process, reduce paperwork and help employees consolidate their retirement savings without…
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Accounting AI leaders say autonomous agents aren’t there yet
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. During the July 8 Earmark webinar “AI Agents for Accountants: What’s Working Right Now”, host Blake Oliver, who also serves as CEO of Earmark and co-host of The Accounting Podcast, asked what — in theory — should have been…
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AI Cracked the Mortgage Verification System
Mortgage underwriting runs on documents. Payslips, bank statements and tax returns are the evidence that lenders verify before approving a loan. Generative artificial intelligence can now produce all three in formats that pass standard checks. Australia’s mortgage market may be facing up to $4 billion Australian dollars (about $2.8 billion) in suspected fraud, with organized…
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Stand-Alone Data Centers Banned in Tacoma
A new interpretation of Tacoma’s zoning code clarifies that stand-alone data centers cannot be permitted under current regulations. In a joint statement released this week, Tacoma City Councilmember Latasha Palmer and Olgy Diaz said local communities have raised concerns about the rapid development of stand-alone data centers, citing potential impacts and increased utility costs. “Many communities across…
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Trends with Benefits #156: A CIO’s Take on Geopolitics
Welcome to Trends with Benefits, the podcast that gives you an insider’s edge into finance, tech, and investing. Hosted by Ed Lopez, VanEck’s Head of Product Management. Explore why the S&P may be mispricing geopolitical risk, the case for India, the dollar’s decline, and gold as a trade (not a strategy), with Mercer Advisors CIO Don Calcagni….
