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Agriculture in South Africa is facing a range of challenges that highlight the need for financial institutions to modernize their approach to assessing and supporting agricultural risk.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has announced the appointment of Courtney Falato as senior vice president of external engagement.

Agriculture is at a pivotal moment as it faces challenges from economic shifts, including inflation, interest rates, and global market changes.

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a warning regarding the website bridgeinvest-market.net, which is allegedly offering financial, investment, and cryptocurrency services without the necessary authorization.

Frank Cahill, a UC Berkeley comparative literature Ph.D. student, is now a word panelist for the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee.

The Monetary Policy Board has announced a decision to lower the cash rate target by 25 basis points, setting it at 3.85 percent.

The Bank of Canada Museum has announced the recipients of its 2025 Award for Excellence in Teaching Economics.

The Richmond Federal Reserve Bank has been actively engaging with small towns across the Fifth District to understand and address economic challenges.

Daniela Guadalupe Castellanos, a student at UC Berkeley, is set to graduate this May after three years of study.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced the upcoming retirement of Arthur J. Murton, effective May 31, 2025. Mr. Murton currently serves as Deputy to the Chairman for Financial Stability and Director of the Division of...

The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) and IBM have announced plans to enhance the IBM Quantum System One with a 156-qubit IBM Heron quantum processing unit (QPU).

In a groundbreaking medical achievement, a team of doctors and researchers successfully administered a customized CRISPR gene therapy to an infant born with a life-threatening genetic disorder.

Chancellor Rich Lyons has communicated his anticipation for the upcoming commencement ceremony, scheduled for Saturday.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions on nearly two dozen firms involved in Iran's international oil trade.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on two senior Hizballah officials and two financial facilitators for their involvement in financial transfers supporting Hizballah.

Deputy Secretary Michael Faulkender recently addressed banking leaders at the U.S. Bancorp Fly-In Meeting, highlighting key priorities for the Treasury Department and the Administration under President Trump.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated six individuals and 12 entities for their roles in aiding Iran's efforts to manufacture materials crucial for its ballistic missile program.

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has commented on the recent reconciliation vote by the House Ways & Means Committee.

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) exhibition at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) opens today, showcasing the work of Priyanka D’Souza among six graduating students from UC Berkeley.

UC Berkeley students are exploring the intersection of technology and democracy through a course titled "Building Bridges Between Democracy and Technology for a Better Society."