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NCC Bank PLC has launched a new banking product titled the “NCC Freelancer Account” to support the growing community of digital professionals. The product is tailored to address the specific financial needs of freelancers and aims to foster financial inclusion in the national economy. The account was officially launched during the bank’s Annual Business Conference 2025, held at the Palace Luxury Resort in Habiganj, Sylhet. The ceremony was attended by Chairman Md Nurun Newaz Salim, Executive Committee Chairman Khairul Alam Chaklader, Director Syed Asif Nizamuddin, Independent Director and Audit Committee Chairman Meer Sajed-Ul-Basher FCA, and Managing Director M Shamsul Arefin. Also…
Bitcoin is testing a key resistance level at the $88,000 level for a second day as the cryptocurrency adds to this week’s gains while the stock market tries to recover from another sell-off.The price of bitcoin was last higher by 1.7% at $88,798.75, according to Coin Metrics. On Monday, it rose about 3%. At one point it hit its highest level since late March – before President Donald Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement rocked financial markets.Bitcoin is now off its April 7 low by about 20%.Stock Chart IconStock chart iconBitcoin rises about 20% from its April lowThe big up move…
Mon Apr 21, 2025 08:21 PM Last update on: Mon Apr 21, 2025 08:20 PM Star Business Desk Mon Apr 21, 2025 08:21 PM Last update on: Mon Apr 21, 2025 08:20 PM Lutful Habib, head of wealth and retail banking at Standard Chartered Bangladesh; Bitopi Das Chowdhury, head of corporate affairs, brand and marketing; and Tanjiba Rahman, chairman of Bangladesh Freelancers Development Society; pose for photographs during the launch of “Freelancer Account” at the bank’s head office in Dhaka recently. Photo: Standard Chartered “> Lutful Habib, head of wealth and retail banking at Standard Chartered Bangladesh; Bitopi Das Chowdhury,…
“The price action reflects heightened risk aversion and a weakening dollar backdrop,” said Yeap Jun Rong, strategist at IG. “Gold remains a preferred hedge as long as uncertainty dominates the macro landscape.” At the same time, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) slipped to a three-year low near 97.95, further supporting gold’s rise. A weaker dollar typically boosts demand for dollar-denominated commodities by making them more affordable for foreign buyers. Political pressure on the Federal Reserve has added another layer of uncertainty. President Trump’s criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell—and suggestions that his position could be under review—have raised concerns about…
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April 22 2025, 11:30 am | BY Ricki Green | No Comments Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative director or team to select their own personal favourites. This week’s guest judge is Scott Zuliani, award-winning art director turned copywriter turned creative director turned freelancer-all of the above. He’s more high-res in real life. BEST TVI usually judge work (privately) by how jealous I am of it and how much I wish I had made it. So, the film work I’s most jealous of…
U.S.-listed ETFs saw $8.2 billion in net inflows on Thursday, April 17, as investors selectively put money back to work following a turbulent week in the markets. U.S. markets were closed Friday for Good Friday. U.S. equity ETFs led the charge, pulling in $3.8 billion, followed by U.S. fixed-income ETFs, which attracted $2.3 billion. International equity ETFs also contributed $2.3 billion, continuing a trend of global diversification amid trade policy uncertainty. The most popular fund of the day was the Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV), with over $2.1 billion in creations. Investors also piled into the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH),…
Listen to article Earning $10,000 a month as a freelancer may once have seemed like a lofty ambition, but experts suggest it’s an achievable goal—with the right skills and systems in place. According to industry professionals, the difference between struggling freelancers and high earners often comes down to strategic planning and consistent execution. Here are five essential skills that could help freelancers break the five-figure monthly barrier. 1. Strategic planning: Treat freelancing like a business Freelancers are advised to approach their work with the same structure and foresight as a small business. That means setting clear financial targets, choosing a specific niche,…
(Reuters) -UnitedHealth Group spent nearly $1.7 million on security for its top executives in 2024, the healthcare conglomerate disclosed on Monday, months after the fatal shooting of senior executive Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel in December. The company also paid $207,931 on behalf of certain family members of the executives to provide them with personal and home security services, it said. The security spending disclosures, absent from UnitedHealth’s previous annual filings, underscore how the December shooting is prompting companies to reassess the risk of targeted violence against top management. U.S. drugmakers Johnson & Johnson and Eli Lilly also increased…
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