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Norges Bank Takes Major Palantir Position Amid Suspension of Council on Ethics

Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages Norway’s $2.1 trillion Government Pension Fund Global, significantly increased the fund’s holdings in controversial software firm Palantir Technologies Inc., with the investment’s value surging 12-fold to $5 …

Mark Carney, Nordic leaders pledge to deepen ties amid economic coercion

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canada Prime minister concluded his time in Oslo by meeting with leaders of Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden and Finland Author of the article: Canadian Press David Baxter Published Mar 15, 2026  •  4 minute read Prime Minister …

BCI, Norges Bank and Brookfield launch Northview Energy

Norges Bank excludes Adani Green Energy from sovereign wealth fund portfolio

Norway’s Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund with assets exceeding $2 trillion, has excluded Adani Green Energy from its portfolio, citing the fund’s criterion of “gross corruption or other serious …

The sovereign wealth fund with $2 trillion in assets shares an update on climate

The staggering value of the assets in the Norwegian government’s pension holdings — $2.1 trillion, as of the end of 2025 — isn’t the only thing that’s remarkable about the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund.  The fund is subject to ethical criteria that …

Rights violations prompt world’s largest sovereign wealth fund to divest from Bolloré

The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund has decided to divest from French conglomerate Bolloré, the target of long-running allegations of human rights violations, sexual violence and labor rights abuses at plantations in Africa and Southeast Asia. The …

Apple vs Tesla in 2026: Which Stock Will Anchor Your Retirement and Which Will Wreck It?

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) both may command intense customer loyalty through a shared focus on premium design and disruptive innovation, but they sit at opposite ends of the retirement-suitability spectrum in 2026 …

From Cameroon to Sierra Leone: Abuses That Forced Norway to Divest

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), excluded Bolloré SE and Compagnie de l’Odet SE over serious human rights violations at Socfin plantations from Cameroon to Sierra Leone. Finalized on February 26, 2026, this state …

Norway’s Pension Giant Drops Bolloré Over Plantation Abuses

The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund has divested from France’s Bolloré group, citing unresolved human rights violations linked to plantations in Africa and Asia. Norway’s Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), which manages a fund valued at US$2.1 …

Norway pension fund drops Bolloré over Cambodia and Indonesia abuse claims

Norway’s pension fund sold its Bolloré shares over abuse concerns tied to Socfin plantations, including cases in Indonesia and Cambodia. Norway’s sovereign pension fund has sold its shares in French conglomerate Bolloré after citing unresolved concerns …

UBS Says On Track To Complete Credit Suisse Integration By End-2026

The bank issued an upbeat, if measured, tone in its annual report for 2025, with senior figures again stressing that Swiss authorities should not overstep in laying down new capital requirements. Yesterday, UBS said it is on track to “substantially” …

Iberdrola Completes Acquisition of 242 MW Ararat Wind Farm in Australia

Iberdrola has completed the acquisition of the Ararat Wind Farm, located in the state of Victoria, Australia, from Partners Group and OPTrust. With this acquisition, the company now operates across five Australian states — New South Wales, South Australia …

Norway’s $2tn Wealth Fund Excludes Adani Green Over ‘Gross Corruption’ Risk, Stake Worth $43.9mn Offloaded

Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global, the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, has excluded Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) from its investment universe, citing concerns over 'gross corruption or other serious financial crime', according to …

APPL – Apple Stock Price Prediction Gets Street High $350 Target After Earnings Beat as One Crypto Project Gains ...

Apple just delivered one of its strongest quarters in recent memory, beating earnings estimates by a wide margin and posting 15.7% revenue growth that caught even the bulls off guard. Institutional buyers are adding to their positions, a new Street high …

Chevron (CVX) Stock Surges Past $191 Following BofA’s Bullish $206 Target Upgrade

Quick Overview Bank of America upgraded CVX with a new price target of $206, up from $188, maintaining its Buy rating amid high oil prices and Middle East tensions Chevron shares reached a 52-week peak of $191.44 on March 2, gaining over 3% during the …

$2 trillion Norway fund deploys AI to crack down on ESG breaches

A $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund managed by Norway's Norges Bank Investment Management, has begun using artificial intelligence to police its own portfolio, deploying a large language model to scan thousands of companies for signs of ethical and …

Bank of England faces risk of "deficient demand," Taylor says

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review® Posted on March 2, 2026 2 min read Last updated: March 2, 2026 Trade-Off Between Economy and Inflation OSLO, March 2(Reuters) - The Bank of England will soon find itself in a position where it will no …

Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push

Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on Kao Corp. to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into the Japanese company’s supply-chain risk management and internal control. Oasis received numerous whistleblower allegations …

First Turbine Installed at 1.1 GW Thor Offshore Wind Farm

The first wind turbine is now in place at the 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm site in Denmark. Thor will comprise 72 Siemens Gamesa SG 14-236 DD wind turbines, of which 40 will feature recyclable rotor blades, with 36 turbine towers to be manufactured with …

Nickole Diaz Selected to Serve on the Arkansas Financial Educators Council’s Expert Advisory Board

LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nickole Diaz, founder and CEO of the financial education company Transformation Circle, has been chosen as a member of the prestigious Advisory Board of the Arkansas Financial …

Electric Bus Market 2026 Sustainable Public Transportation Driving Industry Growth

The Business Research Company's Electric Bus Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Electric Bus Market to Surpass $26 …

Insero Advisors announces membership with Aprio Alliance

Insero Advisors will have access to global resources through Aprio Alliance while maintaining its independence and entrepreneurial culture ROCHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Insero Advisors joins Aprio Alliance …

Birdeye Sweeps G2 Rankings: Named a Top Global Software Company and AI Leader

#1 Enterprise Leader across 10+ categories, fueled by a 113% surge in enterprise adoption. PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Birdeye, the leading agentic marketing platform for multi-location brands, today …

Fund That Tiger Announces $1 Million Initial Close, Triggering First Capital Call for Clemson Alumni Venture Fund

Inaugural close unlocks fund's ability to make its first investments in Tiger-led startups CLEMSON, SC, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fund That Tiger, a Clemson, SC-based venture capital fund focused exclusively on …

G.O.L.T.® STAR Certification for AI-powered Contract Intelligence Platform

RECITAL certified by TRANSFORMING.LEGAL as G.O.L.T.® STAR SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TRANSFORMING.LEGAL, owner and operator of the GOLT.ai platform, proudly announces that RECITAL passed its validation program and …

New Reverse Mortgage Program for Florida Condos Expands Retirement Financing Options

Florida’s Best Reverse Mortgage Company Offering Proprietary Reverse Mortgage Solution Designed Specifically for Florida Condominium Owners CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida’s Best Reverse Mortgage …

Sorena AI says false confidence and prompt-injection risk are growing problems in compliance

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sorena AI says companies adopting generative AI for governance, risk, and compliance are running into two connected problems: confident answers that cannot prove coverage, and agentic …

Raleigh Resident Opens Payroll Vault Franchise

Award-Winning Franchise Covers Businesses in Raleigh, Gardner Areas RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Payroll Vault, the fastest growing, award-winning payroll franchise, announced today it has expanded in Raleigh …

SignalHire Data Reveals 30% of B2B Contact Records Go Stale Every Year: Database Decay Costs about 546 Hours Annually

Gartner-backed research quantifies the hidden productivity drain hitting every outbound team, as SignalHire's Data Enrichment eliminates dead contacts SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SignalHire, the B2B …

Jobma and AccuSourceHR Partner to Bring Candidate Screening and Verification into One Seamless Hiring Workflow

Jobma x AccuSourceHR integration brings structured video interviews & background verification workflows together, enabling faster, confident hiring decisions. MINNETONKA, MN, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jobma, a …

CHITA Introduces Spring Collection Featuring Ohana Sofa, Kenna Modular Sofa, and Vinca Recliner

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spring has always been centered around the feeling of a much-needed refresh. It’s when flowers finally begin to blossom again, birds return and fill the morning with song, and animals …

Community Leader and CEO Publishes New Book about Breaking Free of Limiting Narratives and Taking Control of Your Legacy

“The Tyranny of False Choices: A Guide to Authentic Decision-Making” by Rey Ramsey is released with Forbes Books. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “The Tyranny of False Choices: A Guide to Authentic Decision- …

Aurion Holding GmbH Prepares Institutional Private Placement on the SIX Swiss Exchange

ZUG, ZUG, SWITZERLAND, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aurion Holding GmbH, a Swiss investment holding company headquartered in Zug, is preparing an institutional private placement through Credit Linked Notes (CLNs) to be listed on the SIX …

Newpoint Advisors Corporation Helps Businesses Navigate Financial Uncertainty Using Its TAME™ Framework

TAME™ is a structured, fixed-fee, fixed-timeline evaluation designed to identify immediate threats to business stability and prioritize actionable solutions. BRENTWOOD, TN, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newpoint Advisors …

Becoming A Millionaire Power Couple Wins 'Best Web Series' at New York Film & Female Actress Award 2026

👉 Award-winning BNTV series gains global recognition for empowering couples to build wealth, legacy, and strong family foundations. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Becoming A Millionaire Power Couple, the purpose …

Sistema.bio raises $53M to launch FarmCarbon, expanding climate finance for small farmers and mitigating methane

Sistema.bio raises $53M to launch FarmCarbon, channeling climate finance to smallholder farmers to reduce methane emissions through biogas technology. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sistema.bio, a global leader in biogas …

Aztec Group supports Hollyport Capital on US$4.5 billion close of Fund IX

ST HELIER, JERSEY, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aztec Group is proud to have supported Hollyport Capital (“Hollyport”) on the launch and final close of Hollyport Secondary Opportunities IX (“Fund IX”), which raisedUS$4.5 billion across …

Yoodli Releases Free 90-Day Post-SKO Playbook for Sales Leaders

New resource gives sales leaders a structured, repeatable framework to drive real behavior change in the critical window following a Sales Kickoff SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yoodli, the AI-powered …

Bulksms Achieves Top-Tier Comreg Ireland Conformity Index Rating, Reinforcing Trust In Business Messaging

BulkSMS, part of Celerity Group, achieved full compliance within the ComReg Ireland Conformity Index with a score of 4 out of 4. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BulkSMS, part of the Celerity Group, has achieved a …