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Kenya Supreme Court overturns decision declaring Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional

JURIST

The Supreme Court of Kenya reversed the Court of Appeal ruling on Tuesday that declared the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional. President Ruto signed the Finance Act 2023 into law on June 26, 2023, but it was later contested for unconstitutionality in the High Court.

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COP29 dispatch: new climate finance agreement is a discordant march toward climate action

JURIST

The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) closed Sunday with the central focus of climate finance. Nearly 200 countries gathered in Baku agreed to triple finance contributions to developing countries, with 300 billion dollars pledged annually by 2035. trillion dollars annually by 2035. trillion dollars annually by 2035.

Finance 203
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US court sentences former Mozambique finance minister to extended prison term

JURIST

Mozambiques former finance minister, Manuel Chang, has been sentenced to serve eight-and-a-half years in prison this Friday for his role in the “tuna bond” scandal by a Brooklyn court. In 2005, Mozambique’s President Armando Guebuza named Manuel Chang as Minister of Finance to lead the fight against poverty.

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Uganda court charges senior finance officials with corruption over central bank hacking

JURIST

A Ugandan court on Wednesday charged nine senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development over their alleged involvement in corruption, electronic fraud, and money laundering in connection with a hacking incident that led to a financial loss of at least $21 million from the countrys central bank.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage and financial stability!

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COP29 climate finance proposal sparks criticism from climate activists

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Following the rejection of the first draft, the COP29 Presidency asserted that the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) requires countries to cooperate to increase the financing to poorer nations for climate action, targeting a minimum of US $1.3 The US$250 billion per year in public finance is peanuts.

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AI in Finance and Banking, October 31, 2024

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Pacifici highlights news, government reports, NGO/IGO papers, industry white papers, academic papers and speeches on the subject of AI’s fast paced impact on the banking and finance sectors. The chronological links provided are to the primary sources, and as available, indicate links to alternate free versions.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities.

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Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing

This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients. From multimillion-dollar funding, to no-interest deferred payment options for your court reporting and deposition needs, our guide walks you through the entire process.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? Learn actionable strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and leverage technology for smarter workflows.

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10 Zen Ways to Manage Cash Flows with Contract Intelligence

Cash flow management especially can be a top priority for finance, procurement, and other business leaders. When you have instant access to your contract data, making strategic decisions in tough times (and good times) becomes much easier.