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Frugal Kiwi government takes axe to central bank budget

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is "redesigning" its operations after the government announced funding cuts of 25 per cent from July.

AAP · Apr 16, 2025

Zimbabwe makes first compensation payments to white farmers over land seizures

Zimbabwe has started compensating white farmers who lost land during chaotic and often-violent land reforms more than 20 years ago, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

‘Clear message’: Can Binance founder help Pakistan become a crypto power?

New crypto council marks shift in Pakistan’s digital finance policy but sceptics question if the country is ready.

Al Jazeera · Apr 10, 2025

Scottish Government 'will look at every lever' to avoid cutting benefits

The Scottish Government will have to “look at every lever” to avoid cutting benefits after the Chancellor’s announcement, Holyrood’s Finance…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2025

We’ll have to ‘turbocharge’ efficiency drive after welfare cuts – Shona Robison

The Finance Secretary said the Chancellor’s decisions amounted to ‘austerity on stilts’.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

'Optimism' in budget as Australia seen turning a corner

The cost of living will be centre stage in the government's budget as many continue to do it tough, but a cabinet minister says there is reason to have hope.

AAP · Mar 24, 2025

IAS Officer Ajay Seth designated as Finance Secretary

Ajay Seth, a 1987-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Karnataka cadre, is currently serving as the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 24, 2025

Rachel Reeves urged to prioritise public spending in UK spring statement

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves is being urged to prioritise “vital” funding for public services and reject the “failed approach of austerity” as…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2025

Stop waiting for a foreign hero: NZ’s supermarket sector needs competition from within

New Zealand’s concentrated supermarket sector is back in the spotlight after Finance Minister Nicola Willis said she was open to offering “VIP treatment” to a third international player willing to create competition.

The Conversation · Mar 17, 2025

S.Africa Revised Budget Gets Booed Despite Smaller Tax Hike

South Africa's finance minister unveiled Wednesday a budget with a smaller increase in value-added tax than previously proposed, but it was immediately rejected by a key party in the unity government.

International Business Times · Mar 12, 2025