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He replaces Simon O’Connor, who has held the role for three years, while also serving as CEO of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia.

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ANZ has built a new chatbot powered by generative-AI called Z-GPT that can use massive datasets adapted by its own engineers to understand detailed and bespoke information specific to its customers and the bank.

Red, White & Royal Blue" has emerged as a global favorite, stealing hearts worldwide. This cinematic gem, adapted from the New York Times bestselling novel bearing the same title, intricately weaves the tale of Alex, the president's son, and Prince Henry of Britain. Amidst a backdrop of political tension, an unexpected yet fervent romance blossoms between the two protagonists.

Chakri Lokapriya, CIO & MD, TCG AMC, says “as we are going into the most important Diwali and post Diwali season, there will be a bunch of big releases and valuations are still okay. Their F&B has actually come down and that is not such good news on the margins. Therefore, the stock will trade on slightly lower margins.”Do you actually see the tide turning for PVR Inox? It was a pretty stellar weekend. And there have been impressive releases as well. Does this change the stance on the stock that has otherwise been through the grind, to put it mildly?In the last couple of months, there have been some very big blockbuster movies both English and as well as domestic names, which have done well.

Indian Embassy beefed up. A large number of police personnel were deployed outside the premises of the Indian embassy, a video posted by news agency ANI showed. This came after Pro-Khalistan groups had planned to stage protests outside the Indian Embassy in Washington DC amid a scheduled Independence Day celebration.

Total sales for the May 2023 through July 2023 period were up 2.3% from the same time a year ago.

Exposure to REITs has dropped to its lowest since December 2008, leading to BofA describing it as one of the 'most fascinating' asset classes to watch.

Sydney robo-adviser Stockspot, founded by ex-UBS portfolio manager Chris Brycki a decade ago, has sold a sizeable stake in the business to Japan’s Mirae Asset Global Investments, best known in Australia for being an early investor in exchange-traded fund powerhouse Betashares.

NEW DELHI : EBay, an online marketplace for buyers and sellers, generates 50% of its revenue from markets outside the US. India, which is classified under emerging markets, has remained an important market for eBay despite the company exiting the market in 2017. In an interview, Vidmay Naini, eBay’s general manager for global emerging markets, which include India and Southeast Asia, spoke about the challenges faced by India’s e-commerce exporters and the role of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in e-commerce ventures.

NEW DELHI : Stiff fees, complex rules and the pandemic have snuffed out many of India’s small but promising craft beer brands, with the remaining shrinking operations and entering adjacent segments. Makers of Witlinger, Mad King and White Owl craft beers have either shut shop or started new ventures, while owners of Kati Patang, White Rhino and Beor 360 have scaled back their operations. Kati Patang beer, a runaway hit with its unique small-batch flavours like saffron, turmeric and lemon rind, has shrunk considerably in the six years since its launch.

Cape Town: Homegrown automaker Mahindra & Mahindra is looking to tap the 2-million unit market for mid-sized pick-ups with a new global lifestyle pick-up truck that will first be launched in its key existing export markets including South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East and South & Central America, the company announced during its global concept showcase in Cape Town on Tuesday. Mahindra is aspiring to snag a double-digit market share in these countries, where it has a rapidly growing presence, albeit with a single-digit share in the respective markets.

Opera News will print its final issue in November and be incorporated into Britain-based Opera magazine

woman and a six-months-old child were injured badly after being attacked by a pet dog inside the lift of a residential society at Sector 50 here, police said on Tuesday. The incident happened in the night on July 28 at Unitech Fresco. The police filed an FIR against the dog owner on Monday at Sector 50 Police Station.Jaswinder Singh, a British citizen and a resident of Unitech Fresco, filed a police complaint against the dog owner.

BBC reported the group were accused of spying for Russia. The individuals are Bulgarian nationals, who were alleged to be working for Russian security services, the BBC said in its report, saying they had been held as part of a major national security investigation. London's Metropolitan Police confirmed five people had been arrested by counter-terrorism officers in February under the Official Secrets Act and three had since been charged with possession of false identity documents with improper intention.

Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday said it aims to bolster its presence globally as it unveiled a pickup concept, which it plans to introduce in the international markets. The auto major, which also showcased the electric version of its sports utility vehicle Thar, noted that it plans to sell its Born Electric (BE) products in markets like Europe and the UK. The company said its products are doing well in the domestic market and it is now time to scale up business in overseas geographies. «We are going to go global...We are off course a strong brand in India, we believe our products are able to compete with the best in the world,» M&M Executive Director and CEO (Auto and Farm Sectors) Rajesh Jejurikar said here.

Indiana Jones enthusiasts will soon witness Harrison Ford's final portrayal as the archaeologist from their homes.Indiana Jones 5, also known as Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, secures its digital release date. Directed by James Mangold (known for Ford v Ferrari), it reaches US homes on August 29. No details are available about the UK digital release date yet. Accompanying the digital release are five featurettes revealing the movie's production process. This installment is the first since 2008's divisive Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and James Mangold took the director's seat, replacing Steven Spielberg. The featurettes will delve into three primary settings of the new film: New York, Morocco, and Sicily. They'll offer insights into the prologue, featuring a digitally rejuvenated Indy, and the concluding scenes where the cast bids adieu to the cherished archaeologist. The movie, premiered in June, showcases Ford donning the iconic hat once again. Phoebe Waller-Bridge from Fleabag joins the cast as Indy's goddaughter Helena Shaw. Notable actors in Dial of Destiny include Antonio Banderas, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Ethann Isidore, Mads Mikkelsen and Karen Allen. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is currently showing in cinemas across the UK and the US.

WisdomTree said the ETP aimed to complement the existing WisdomTree EURO STOXX Banks 3x Daily Leveraged ETP

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Passive strategies saw modest inflows in July, while active funds saw sustained redemptions.

Overall AUM at LGIM fell by £132bn to £1.158trn in the first half of the year, a drop of 10% compared to the £1.29trn reported for the same period in 2022.