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How Ukraine pulled off an audacious attack deep inside Russia Months of planning went into a covert operation that relied on cheap, short-range drones By Mike Collett-White, Prasanta Kumar Duttaand Mariano Zafra Published June 4, 2024  11:00 AM EDT Three days after Ukraine launched its most complex attack against Russia since the full-scale war began, details of how it was … Read more

Easy Ways to Save Money

Easy Ways to Save Money

Summary aving money doesn’t have to be overwhelming—monthly saving challenges can make it fun and manageable. This blog explores creative ways to boost your savings, including: No-Spend Month – Cut out non-essential expenses for 30 days. 52-Week Challenge – Start with $1 in Week 1, adding a dollar each week until you reach $1,378.Spare Change … Read more

Fixed deposits TDR and STDR, how...

Fixed deposits TDR and STDR, how...

Fixed deposits, a time deposits you can get in any bank. There are two types of fixed deposits, one is TDR and the other is STDR.  Literally speaking, both are term deposits but there are certain aspects where one differs from the other. It helps in choosing the right product as per investors’ needs.  We … Read more

Reinvent lending offerings and business models...

Reinvent lending offerings and business models...

In our discussions with banking executives, a common theme is how the lending market is changing and constantly giving rise to threats and opportunities, as covered in our Commercial Banking Top Trends for 2024. Confronting these changes is essential, but it also requires banks to be willing to reinvent to stay ahead. Previously, we touched … Read more

Karur Vysya Bank announces bonus issue,...

Karur Vysya Bank announces bonus issue,...

The company’s shares closed the day at ₹270.75, flat, on the BSE.  | Photo Credit: BIJOY GHOSH Tamil Nadu-based Karur Vysya Bank, on Thursday, approved the issue of bonus shares to its shareholders in the 1:5 ratio as part of its quarterly earnings. The bank has set August 26, 2025 as the record date for … Read more

Trump, Powell tussle over renovation costs...

Trump, Powell tussle over renovation costs...

   President Donald Trump paid a rare visit to the Federal Reserve Board headquarters Thursday afternoon to confront Fed chair Jerome Powell over cost overruns related to a building renovation project that began in 2022.  Trump and other members of his administration have raised the cost overruns related to the Federal Reserve’s renovation — which … Read more

Welcome to Union Bank’s North Conway...

Welcome to Union Bank’s North Conway...

Meet our North Conway team, a group of local experts dedicated to understanding the banking needs of the Greater Mount Washington Valley region. – Susan Perry, Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer – Will Perez-Moya, Branch Manager – Kathy Sanderson, Sr. Residential Mortgage Loan Originator (NMLS 409084) – Thomas Rubino, Universal Banker 1   We asked our … Read more

strategic foresight in central banks –...

strategic foresight in central banks –...

Julia Giese and Jacqueline Koay We live in an era of rapid change, complexity and uncertainty. Over recent years, severe global shocks have been frequent, with profound implications for our economy and financial system. Yet such shocks are impossible to forecast with any precision as they are not extrapolations of past relationships. Our economy and … Read more

The Ripple : Midweek Marvels –...

The Ripple : Midweek Marvels –...

Hello Marvelous friend Have you ever felt like your actions are just a small drop in the ocean but what if that drop could create a ripple effect … The Ripple : Midweek Marvels – Weekly Mosaic #25

3 Tax Scams to Avoid

3 Tax Scams to Avoid

Summary Tax season is a prime time for scammers trying to steal personal and financial information. This blog outlines three common tax scams: Phishing Emails & Calls – Fraudsters impersonate the IRS to steal Social Security numbers and banking details.Identity Theft – Scammers file fake tax returns using stolen identities to claim fraudulent refunds.Fake Tax … Read more