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As part of the re-organisation, HSBC also announced the first-ever female finance chief in the bank’s 159-year history. Pam Kau, currently the chief risk and compliance officer, has worked for the bank for more than a decade. ADVERTISEMENT HSBC’s new chief executive officer (CEO), Georges Elhedery, has announced a major overhaul of the bank’s structure, splitting geographically into eastern and …

Getty Images There were riots across England in the summer, including in Sunderland There was a “clear connection” between the violent disorder in England and Northern Ireland in the summer and posts on social media and messaging apps, Ofcom has concluded. The government had asked the media regulator to consider how illegal content and disinformation spread during the unrest. In …

On October 22, 2024, Quincy took to Instagram, posting a picture of him, his siblings and their father, Diddy, and expressing their collective support during this challenging time. He defended his father, saying, “The past month has devastated our family. Many have judged both him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories, and false narratives that have spiralled into absurdity …

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Getty Images Facebook and Instagram owner Meta is to introduce facial recognition technology to try and crack down on scammers who fraudulently use celebrities in adverts. Elon Musk and personal finance expert, Martin Lewis, are among those to fall victim to such scams, which typically promote investment schemes and crypto-currencies. Mr Lewis previously told the Today programme, on BBC Radio …

The album released in 2022 has now sold 500,000 units in the United States thus earning it an RIAA Gold plaque. This feat comes courtesy of the hit records the album delivered including ‘Last Last‘ which spent multiple weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at NO. 44. His hit collaboration ‘For My Hand’ featuring Grammy-winning British star Ed Sheeran …

In a recent video posted to her official TikTok account, Simi encouraged women to take control of their financial futures. She said, “Please do not raise your daughters to think that when they grow up, all they have to do is rely on someone that they don’t have to take care of themselves. When someone is spoiling you, it shouldn’t …

The Republic of Ireland will be without Louise Quinn and Megan Connolly for their Euro 2025 play-off games against Georgia. Centre-back Quinn has injured her hip while Lazio midfielder Connolly is out with a hamstring issue. Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson, who is already without several players through injury, has opted against calling up replacements. Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan …

The film also added another achievement to the list as the highest ticket pre-sale for a Nollywood film, the highest opening weekend for a Nollywood crime thriller, the biggest opening weekend for an October Nollywood release, and the highest opening weekend for the Wives on Strike franchise. In a heartfelt post, Oboli expressed her gratitude to the cast, crew and …