South Africa Set to License 60 Crypto Platforms by Month-End

Mar 13, 2024 | Markets

More than 300 crypto-asset providers sought permits, FSCA says FSCA to use existing financial-services law to oversee crypto South Africa will license about 60 cryptocurrency platforms by the end of the month, putting it among the first nations on the continent to...

Soaring Denver-Area Rents Spur $200 Million Student Housing Bond

Mar 13, 2024 | Markets

Colorado School of Mines invests in 800-bed sophomore dorm Growing trend of colleges solving affordable housing shortage The Colorado School of Mines is turning to the muni market for the second time in six months to address a housing shortage for its growing campus...

Iron Ore Rout Sets Up Test of $100 as China Concerns Escalate

Mar 13, 2024 | Markets

Steelmaking ingredient tumbles by more than 5% on Wednesday Cost support set to kick in below $100 a ton, CBA’s Dhar says Iron ore extended a slide as China’s economic prospects weighed on the steelmaking ingredient, with futures nearing $100-a-ton levels that could...

Americans’ Financial Insecurity Is at a Record, Survey Says

Mar 11, 2024 | Markets

An annual Northwestern Mutual survey finds financial discipline has gone down amid higher costs. Feelings of financial insecurity among Americans have reached their highest point in at least a decade. A third of American adults in Northwestern Mutual’s 2024 Planning...

China EV Makers Woo Buyers With In-Car Beds, Kitchens and Drones

Mar 10, 2024 | Markets

Major automakers look to high-tech features beyond drivability Country’s cut-throat industry has had sluggish start to year In China, electric vehicles with built-in fridges and even in-car karaoke systems are considered passé. Instead, carmakers are turning to...