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TORONTO — Canada’s Big Five banks are potentially misleading investors with their use of terms like sustainable finance, according to a complaint to securities regulators by a climate advocacy group.

After a year marked by caution and shifting expectations spurred by rising borrowing costs, economists believe the Canadian housing market could be in for a rebound in 2024.

(Reuters) -The latest setback for Boeing (NYSE:BA)'s top-selling 737 MAX aircraft occurred on Friday when a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines plane forcing its pilots to make an emergency landing.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has said his government has set a target to contribute 10 per cent to India's GDP and become a USD 500 billion economy by 2026-27. At present, Gujarat, with five per cent the country's population, contributes 8.3 per cent to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and in the previous year, the state accounted for 33 per cent of India's total merchandise exports, Patel said in an email interview to PTI ahead of the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

The formative period of a leader’s career is pivotal in sculpting her professional identity and trajectory. This phase, often fraught with challenges and uncertainty, marks the transition from academic shelter to the real-world arena, demanding self-sufficiency and strategic acumen. Here are five essential skills that can provide a competitive edge to emerging leaders at this critical juncture.

A South Korean lawmaker has claimed that the nation’s leading crypto exchanges are “neglecting their responsibilities to protect investors.”

Atlanta Falcons and their head coach, Arthur Smith, mutually decided to part ways on Monday following a decisive loss to the New Orleans Saints in the 2023 season finale, according to reports. Arthur Smith, who inherited a rebuilding project in his first NFL head coaching job and failed to lift Atlanta from its playoff drought, left, hours after completing his third straight losing season with the Falcons.

The annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) reports are probably the most valuable addition to India’s official statistical economic database in recent times. Regular labour-market data not only provides a timely assessment of the nation’s economy, but also aids in making better informed policy decisions.

The move comes in response to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and sanctions on China.

Health officials say at least two dozen people in 14 states were sickened by salmonella poisoning tied to recalled meat snack trays sold at some Sam’s Club stores

Boeing wants an exemption from federal safety standards for an anti-icing system on its new, smaller version of the 737 Max airliner

Flights have resumed on a repaired runway at Tokyo’s Haneda airport a week after a collision between a Japan Airlines plane and a coast guard aircraft

A group of lobster fishermen has sued fishing regulators, claiming that new electronic monitoring requirements designed to protect rare whales are unconstitutional

Breaking its longest winning streak in nearly two decades, the S&P 500 experienced a downturn for the first time in ten weeks last week.

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Quant Mutual Fund announced the launch of Quant Consumption Fund, an open-ended equity scheme following the consumption theme. The scheme opened for public subscription on January 05, 2024, and will close on January 18, 2024.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalties on five co-operative banks for deficiencies in regulatory compliance. The co-operative banks that faced the central bank's action are Navsarjan Industrial Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mehsana Jilla Panchayat Karmachari Co-operative Bank Ltd, Halol Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Stambhadri Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd and Subramanianagar Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd.

Fujitsu software between 1999 and 2015. Rishi Sunak, the prime minister, indicated that Justice Secretary Alex Chalk might consider stripping the Post Office of its prosecution powers after more than 700 branch managers received unjust criminal convictions. A national outcry over the scandal has intensified, with over 700 branch managers facing legal consequences for apparent financial discrepancies caused by the defective software. The ITV drama, «Mr Bates vs the Post Office,» has further fueled demands for government intervention.

Welspun One, an integrated fund and development management platform, has entered into its second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Tamil Nadu to invest over Rs 2,000 crore over the next five years taking its total investment in the southern state to Rs 4,500 crore. This strategic move solidifies the company’s commitment to the state's economic development and follows an earlier agreement for investment of Rs 2,500 crore inked in 2021. The new pact outlines Welspun One's plan to drive the proposed development of industrial and logistics parks that are expected to generate direct employment opportunities for 5,000 people and contribute to the development of ancillary industries, creating indirect employment opportunities for 10,000 people. «Welspun One's ongoing commitment to invest in Tamil Nadu reflects a collaborative spirit and a common resolve to meet all mutually agreed obligations, guided by the facilitation of Guidance, the pivotal agency of the Government of Tamil Nadu for investment promotion,” said Balkrishan Goenka, Chairman, Welspun World. He expressed confidence the collaborations and projects will play a substantial role in shaping the industrial and economic dynamics of the region. “Our first MoU with the Tamil Nadu Government laid a strong foundation, and we are on track with our investments as per the initial agreement. Our focus is on creating sustainable infrastructure, generating employment opportunities, and contributing meaningfully to the state's industrial growth,” said Anshul Singhal, Managing Director, Welspun One. As part of the earlier pact signed with the state government, Welspun One has set up two projects in Tamil Nadu.

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan's Supreme Court on Monday scrapped lifetime bans from contesting elections for people with past convictions, Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa said, giving Nawaz Sharif the chance to become prime minister for a fourth time. Sharif's party, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), is considered a frontrunner to win the election, scheduled for February 8, with his main rival, former prime minister Imran Khan, in jail and barred from contesting the polls for five years.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been picked for the home series against Afghanistan beginning on January 11, it is a given that the famed duo will be a part of India's squad for the ICC showpiece in the US and Caribbean in June. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will mark their return after playing their last T20I more than a year ago. With the T20 World Cup approaching, their return will bolster India's attempt to fight the right combination for the mega tournament.