Category: Face
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Nearly one million taxpayers fail to file returns, face KRA fines
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About 953,971 taxpayers failed to file their tax returns with the Kenya Revenue Authority by the June 30 deadline, exposing them to penalties from the tax authority. Official data from South Korea’s tax service shows that 8,046,029 taxpayers filed their tax returns by the end of June, against a target…
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Binance must face bulk of US SEC crypto lawsuit, judge rules By Reuters
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(Reuters) – A federal judge ruled late on Friday that the majority of a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, can proceed. The decision by Judge Amy Berman Jackson of the US District Court for the District of Columbia…
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EUR/USD may face parity risk amid bumpy political backdrop ahead By Investing.com
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Investing.com – The euro has struggled recently as political uncertainty in Europe returns, but events across the pond in the U.S. could have a bigger impact, potentially pushing the euro toward parity against the dollar if the Trump White House pursues aggressive protectionist trade policies. “We expect EUR/USD (and many…
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The duo shock Kenyan businesswomen face
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Our beloved Kenya has witnessed a sudden shift in societal consciousness over the past week. In the midst of new anti-tax protests in Kenya, we as business academics must begin to analyze the potential impacts on businesses and the economy as a whole. In other countries, small business owners, especially…
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Rich parastatals face cash squeeze in Treasury raid
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Cash-rich parastatals are bracing for tough times after the state moved to raid their coffers in a move that will also see them hand over their surplus cash to the Treasury rather than investing in government paper. President William Ruto’s administration is eyeing at least Sh708.43 billion held by parastatals…
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Visa and Mastercard Face Fresh Trouble in the UK as Tribunal Greenlights Merchant Lawsuits
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One in fifteen European companies face restructuring pressure, with Germany, Austria, and the Nordics taking the lead
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One in fifteen European companies is facing significant restructuring pressure this year after being hit by high financing costs and weak consumer demand, with Germany, Austria and the Nordic countries particularly under pressure, according to a report issued by Boston Consulting Group. About a third of companies in Germany and…
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Seven Percent of European Firms Face Restructuring Pressure
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Breadcrumb links BMN Business One in fifteen European companies is facing significant restructuring pressure this year after being hit by high financing costs and weak consumer demand, with Germany, Austria and the Nordic countries particularly under pressure, according to a report issued by Boston Consulting Group. Article writer: Bloomberg News…
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Panama prepares to evacuate first island in face of rising sea level
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Breadcrumb links BMN Business Article writer: Associated Press Mathias Delacroix and Juan Zamorano Published on June 1, 2024 • 4 minutes read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article content GARDE SUJDUP, Panama (AP) — On a small…
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British Businesses Face £42bn Debt Crisis Post Ultra-Low Rates Era
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UK businesses are bracing for a debt crisis as higher interest rates are expected to cost an extra £41.7bn by the end of the decade. As cheap loans expire, borrowing costs are expected to rise, significantly impacting the economy. According to consultancy Baringa, companies will face an average annual increase…
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Infrastructure bonds face 5pc tax
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Interest earned on future infrastructure bonds with a term of at least three years will for the first time attract a withholding tax at the rate of five per cent if proposals in the Finance Bill 2024 are passed through Parliament. Infrastructure bonds (IFBs) have been tax-exempt since they were…
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USD/JPY buyers face ‘treacherous’ path ahead as Japan likely to intervene again By Investing.com
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Investing.com – The bet on the dollar against the yen has been a hot forex trade that has dominated flows, but the trade could now head down a “treacherous” path ahead, Macquarie warns, with Japan likely to follow suit. Last week’s intervention that sent the Japanese currency higher amid revived…
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Banks face fresh hit from parastatals’ idle cash ban
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Parastatals in Kenya have been banned from holding idle funds in bank accounts under a new public finance reform plan that seeks to promote transparency and efficiency in the use of public resources. Treasury Minister Njuguna Ndung’u revealed that the Treasury has officially adopted a hybrid single-account model whereby ministries…