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Government wishes to sell shares in URENCO

The Dutch government wishes to sell its interest in URENCO, which provides uranium enrichment services for nuclear power producers. The Cabinet has agreed to this intention. The sale of the Dutch shares in URENCO can only take place, when the public interest in terms of non-proliferation, nuclear safety

Dutch minister of Finance makes offer for compensation due to the nationalisation of SNS REAAL

The Dutch minister of Finance makes an offer for compensation due to the expropriation of shares and subordinated debt of SNS REAAL and SNS Bank. The offer amounts to €0,- for both the expropriated shares as well as the subordinated debt. Source

State of the Netherlands nationalises SNS REAAL

The Minister of Finance, in close consultation with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), has nationalised SNS Reaal. Savings deposits of clients are secure and the service provision of SNS REAAL has been safeguarded. The intervention has averted grave threats to financial stability and the economy. Source

Do you need a planner if you’re a DIY investor?

In today’s digital age, there’s an increasing number of Canadians who choose do-it-yourself investing. Online brokerages and low-cost trading platforms allowed for a new style of investing to emerge: a new generation of DIYers. We’ve seen a shift in the financial planning industry. Well, self-management can offer Canadians

How to find cheap flights to anywhere

As someone who’s been a digital nomad for nearly a decade, I’ve taken a lot of flights. I’ve also noticed in that time how much flight prices have increased—last-minute travel deals are harder to find, airlines are getting stingier, and even sale prices are often well above what

What Comes Next Isn’t a Product. It’s a Provocation.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the MIT Media Lab, a place I helped create not to organize what was already known, but to make space for what wasn’t. It was interdisciplinary before the word became decor. It was designed for people who didn’t fit into departments.

Running Ads for Your Side Hustle? Read This First

If you’ve got a side hustle and you’re running digital ads to promote it, good on you. Paid ads for your side hustle can be a powerful way to drive traffic and grow your brand. But they can also burn through your budget fast if you’re not careful.

The Difference Between Whole and Term Life Insurance

Smart financial planning involves taking the time to make sure that the family’s assets are maximized to their fullest extent and protected. One of the ways that you can make sure to protect your family in the event of an emergency is by purchasing a life insurance policy.

Accounting Basics to Know Before Starting a Business

You don’t need to be a CPA to start a business, but there are a few accounting basics to know before you dive in can save you a lot of confusion — and potentially, a lot of money. Good financial habits don’t just keep your books clean; they

Animal Spirits: Is Financial Education Working?

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by Nuveen and YCharts: See here for Nuveen’s alternatives solutions See here for YCharts new risk profiles Get a random Animal Spirits chart here On today’s show, we discuss: Retail Traders Go on Record Dip Buying Spree, Calming a Jumpy Stock

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