X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register The deadline has been extended for talks over a potential £490m acquisition of Leeds-based unsecured consumer credit provider, International Personal Finance (IPF). As reported late last month, discussions are underway with BasePoint Capital, a provider of asset-based financing in the US to specialty finance companies, regarding a possible cash offer by a wholly-owned subsidiary of BP PMKN LLC – an entity in the BasePoint group – to acquire IPF. It has been confirmed this morning that an extension to the deadline for these talks has now…
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In 2025, Rwanda has emerged as a pivotal player in the global carbon credit market, leveraging its ambitious climate goals and strategic partnerships to position itself at the crossroads of geopolitical cooperation and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investment trends. For investors seeking to align capital with sustainability, Rwanda’s carbon credit initiative offers a compelling case study of how emerging markets are redefining climate finance. Geopolitical Leverage: From Paris to SingaporeRwanda’s carbon credit strategy is deeply embedded in the architecture of international climate agreements, particularly the Paris Agreement’s Article 6 framework, which facilitates cross-border carbon credit transfers. A landmark 2025…
The recent restoration of DevvStream Corp. (NASDAQ: DEVS) to full Nasdaq compliance marks a pivotal moment for the company and offers a lens through which to examine the broader carbon credit market’s evolving dynamics. After a period of regulatory scrutiny due to its stock price falling below the $1.00 minimum bid requirement, DevvStream’s shares have now traded above this threshold for over ten consecutive days, as confirmed by the Nasdaq Office of General Counsel. This development not only stabilizes the company’s access to capital markets but also signals renewed institutional credibility—a critical asset in the high-growth, yet volatile carbon credit…
South Africa stands at a pivotal juncture. Its carbon-intensive industries—mining, manufacturing, and energy—have long powered the nation’s economy, but the looming shadow of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) threatens to upend decades of export-driven growth. By 2026, when the CBAM fully kicks in, South Africa’s coal-dependent sectors could face steep tariffs on goods like steel, cement, and agricultural products. Yet, this crisis also presents a golden opportunity for investors who recognize the urgency of a green transition. The CBAM Conundrum: A Double-Edged SwordSouth Africa’s export economy is deeply intertwined with global markets. In 2025, 78% of its $135…
Image source: Getty Images After a couple of years in the doldrums, Prudential (LSE: PRU) has come alive in 2025, with its share price up 50%. Now halfway through its five-year transformation strategy, the business looks to have turned a corner with new business profits consistently growing. So where next for the stock? H1 results Today (27 August) the Asia and emerging markets-focused insurance giant posted growth in new business profit of 12% to $1.3bn. Operating earnings per share were up 12%, to $1.4bn. Operating free surplus generation, a key measure of its cash-generating capability, grew by 14% to $1.6bn.…
(a) Global distribution of forest loss and gain (%). The colors on the map represent changes in the extent and density of tree cover over a 20-year period. Green areas denote regions where tree cover has remained stable, red areas highlight regions where tree cover has been lost, and blue areas indicate areas where tree cover has increased. Magenta shades signify regions of high turnover, where both significant losses and gains in tree cover occurred within the same period, reflecting dynamic changes in vegetation; (b) Worldwide loss of the area of tree cover within primary forest extent; (c) Worldwide yearly…
Rwanda said it plans to work with a carbon-project development company to sell the offsets to Singapore. Source link
Philippine Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla says the country needs USD 72 billion to meet its national emissions reduction targets. (Photo: DENR) The Philippines is set to introduce carbon trading rules in September, initially targeting the energy industry in hopes of spurring low-carbon investment. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) estimates the country will need around USD 72 billion in climate finance, and is considering a full revision of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to align with the government’s decarbonization strategy.Energy sector takes the lead in carbon trading Energy Undersecretary Felix William B. Fuentebella said on Aug. 20 that the…
Image source: Getty Images Some investors use a Stocks and Shares ISA specifically to focus on dividend investments. This isn’t a bad move, specifically when the ISA is being used to target a passive income for the years to come. Given the tax-efficient wrapper the ISA provides, compounding long-term returns is possible. Here are the numbers when it comes to trying to reach £1k a month in income from the portfolio. Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for…
The London stock market has had a good 2025 so far overall, with the flagship FTSE 100 index of blue-chip shares hitting new all-time highs on multiple occasions. However, I am nervous that ongoing economic uncertainty in key global markets could hurt stock market sentiment as the year grinds on. On one hand, critical US economic data has been holding up better than many people expected. Set against that though, are a number of less positive factors including weakening consumer demand in many markets and an uncertain outlook for monetary policy. That could give us stock market volatility – or…