Barclays and Brookfield enter into strategic partnership to transform the bank’s payment acceptance business

Press Release – London, 17 April 2025: Barclays (LSE: BARC) and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM), through its Financial Infrastructure strategy, today announce a long-term strategic partnership (the “Partnership”) to grow and transform Barclays’ payment acceptance business (the “Business”), previously referred to as its merchant acquiring business. Barclays and Brookfield will work to create a standalone entity over time. https://www.media.barclays.co.uk/serve/190157-4458188.mp4?dnt=1 Barclays has … Continue reading Barclays and Brookfield enter into strategic partnership to transform the bank’s payment acceptance business

Impact Newswire19/04/202519/04/2025

Europe

EU announces new €86 million investment in long-term climate and environment projects

News Release – 15 April 2025 – The European Commission has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to tackling Europe’s climate and environment crises by investing more than €86 million in new green strategic projects over the next ten years. The latest funding to be announced by the EU LIFE Programme goes to 5 multi-year, multi-million euro projects in Denmark, Estonia, Poland, Slovenia and Iceland. Between them, they will … Continue reading EU announces new €86 million investment in long-term climate and environment projects

Impact Newswire17/04/202517/04/2025

Europe

UpLink Annual Impact Report

Download PDF The UpLink Annual Impact Report showcases how building ecosystems that enable purpose-driven entrepreneurs to scale their early-stage ventures can shape a sustainable, equitable and thriving global economy. It highlights key impact areas, explores the success of UpLink’s community of over 500 Top Innovators and provides insights into how emerging start-ups can drive large-scale change. The UpLink Annual Impact Report showcases how building ecosystems that enable purpose-driven entrepreneurs … Continue reading UpLink Annual Impact Report

Impact Newswire03/04/202503/04/2025

United States

America’s “Gold Card” is a Bold Step in Immigration Policy

By Reaz Jafri – 04/03/2025 President Donald Trump’s proposal to introduce a $5 million “gold card” visa for wealthy individuals has sparked a heated debate, but one thing is clear: it is a strong statement about America’s openness to high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) who wish to invest in and contribute to the U.S. economy. As an immigration lawyer and global mobility consultant to ultra-high net worth … Continue reading America’s “Gold Card” is a Bold Step in Immigration Policy

Impact Newswire04/03/202504/03/2025

Europe, Middle East

Ashish Puri Believes AI Can Reshape Economies but Only If Costs Come Down

Dubai – Ashish (Ash) Puri has spent two decades investing in technology, so he has seen it all. And only a few innovations excite him as much as AI’s potential to reshape the world. In this interview, he explains why Deepseek is a game-changer, how emerging economies can overcome AI’s biggest barriers, and why AI could soon become as commonplace as the smartphone. He also … Continue reading Ashish Puri Believes AI Can Reshape Economies but Only If Costs Come Down

Impact Newswire20/02/202506/05/2025

Africa

Nambia National AI Strategy: Paving the Way for Emerging Economies

News – In a significant move towards technological advancement, Nambia has officially launched its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, positioning itself as a front-runner in promoting AI adoption and innovation within the region. Geared towards establishing the nation as a hub for “AI for Emerging Economies,” this strategy is poised to reshape various sectors of the economy while driving socio-economic growth. The foundation of the … Continue reading Nambia National AI Strategy: Paving the Way for Emerging Economies

Impact Newswire19/02/202519/02/2025

Europe, Middle East

UAE and France Unveil €50 Billion Plan for 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center Campus

News – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and France have announced a landmark €50 billion investment to develop a 1-gigawatt Artificial Intelligence (AI) data center campus, marking one of the most ambitious technology collaborations in recent history. This massive initiative underscores both nations’ commitment to advancing AI infrastructure and digital transformation, positioning them as global leaders in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. The project, situated … Continue reading UAE and France Unveil €50 Billion Plan for 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center Campus

Impact Newswire19/02/202519/02/2025

Global, Middle East

AI Unleashes Big Winds of Change as Global Economies Recalibrate for the $15.7 Trillion AI Future

Unprecedented AI breakthroughs and recent announcements stunned markets, sparking new race for AI domination among leading economies The world’s emerging and most inquisitive tech leaders gather at Ai Everything Global to showcase and debate the changing trajectory and groundbreaking AI advancements in everything Dubai, UAE – January 31, 2025: Following the announcement of monumental consortium-led AI projects, including the $500 billion Stargate – the largest … Continue reading AI Unleashes Big Winds of Change as Global Economies Recalibrate for the $15.7 Trillion AI Future

Impact Newswire31/01/202510/02/2025

United States

Global Economy Stabilizes, But Developing Economies Face Tougher Slog

Long-Term Growth Outlook is Weakest Since Start of the Century WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2025—Developing economies—which fuel 60 percent of global growth—are projected to finish the first quarter of the 21st century with the weakest long-term growth outlook since 2000, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Even as the global economy stabilizes in the next two years, developing economies are expected to make … Continue reading Global Economy Stabilizes, But Developing Economies Face Tougher Slog

Impact Newswire20/01/202520/01/2025