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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Manufacturer of ATMs and charging stations became a resident of the Technopolis Moscow SEZ

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Another capital enterprise has received the status of a resident of a special economic zone (SEZ) “Technopolis Moscow”. Now, significant benefits and a special tax regime apply to JSC SAGA Technologies. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov.

    “Development of service infrastructure remains our priority. On behalf of the Mayor of Moscow, we are developing the world’s best contactless payment technologies, including through new solutions from Moscow companies. Assigning resident status allows enterprises to implement the most modern developments and implement new high-tech projects. For example, in the first half of 2024, private investments by SEZ residents amounted to about 30 billion rubles, which is almost 10 billion more than in the same period last year. Microelectronics and photonics manufacturers have become leaders,” said Maxim Liksutov.

    The company “SAGA Technologies” produces banking equipment, high-tech self-service machines and equipment for automation of production. One of the company’s products is ATMs with a money recycling function. Self-service machines can now be found all over the city – from large retail chains to parking lots with parking meters.

    In the first half of the year alone, the company delivered more than five thousand units of this product to customers. According to Oksana Kalashnikova, Commercial Director of JSC SAGA Technologies, the launch of additional lines will allow expanding production and satisfying growing demand. With the opening of workshops in the Technopolis Moscow SEZ, the company plans to increase its staff, increase the number of machines and finance the development of new products.

    In addition to ATMs, the company produces charging stations for electric vehicles, which are already operating on the streets of the capital and other regions.

    “Today, more than 200 companies operate in the capital’s SEZ, over 100 of which have resident status. This gives them the opportunity to use city support measures, in particular a number of tax preferences. We are interested in increasing the number of residents of the Technopolis Moscow SEZ. Thanks to this status, companies can invest more in their projects, expand and localize production, increase production and increase the number of jobs,” said the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Moscow Department of Investment and Industrial Policy

    Anatoly Garbuzov.

    SEZ “Technopolis Moscow”— a territory with a special legal status, where a preferential regime of entrepreneurial activity for investors operates. The area of six sites (Pechatniki, Alabushevo, Mikron, MIET, Angstrem, Rudnevo), where high-tech enterprises are located, exceeds 280 hectares. SEZ Technopolis Moscow has been a leader in international and national industry ratings for several years.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 09/24/2024, 10:04 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the GAZP (GAZPROM ao) security were changed.

    MIL OSI Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    09/24/2024

    10:04

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC) on September 24, 2024, 10:04 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 138.57) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 148,895 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 21.25%) of the GAZP (GAZPROM ao) security were changed.

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    https://www.moex.com/n73352

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 09/24/2024, 10:06 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor for SWAP transactions and the range of interest rate risk assessment for the TRYRUBTODTOM instrument were changed.

    MIL OSI Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    09/24/2024

    10:06

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the foreign exchange market and the precious metals market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by the NCC (JSC) on September 24, 2024, 10:06 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor for swap transactions (up to 0.002117 rubles) and the range of interest rate risk assessment (up to 0.002959 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 122.73%) for the TRYRUBTODTOM instrument were changed.

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    https://www.moex.com/n73353

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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: Lumad people’s resistance – defending Indigenous communities

    Source: Pacific Media Centre

    Headline: Lumad people’s resistance – defending Indigenous communities – Analysis published with permission of PMC

    Event date and time: 

    Wed, 04/04/2018 – 4:30am – 6:00am

    PACIFIC MEDIA CENTRE SEMINAR 2/2018: INDIGENOUS LUMAD PEOPLE’S RIGHT TO EDUCATION, AUTONOMY AND DIGNITY

    The Indigenous Lumad people’s Our Right to Education, Autonomy and Dignity (READ) Programme in the Philippines is rooted in the vision that every child deserves the basic human right of an education.

    Today the majority of Lumad children in the southern island of Mindanao remain illiterate and have limited access to education.

    Salupongan International is committed to sustaining culture-responsive basic education programmes and schools that help Lumad and Moro students and communities obtain a quality education.

    SI currently supports hundreds of indigenous scholars, teachers and faculty from Salupongan Ta Tanu Igkanugon Community Learning Centers (STTICLC), Mindanao Interfaith Services Foundation Inc. (MISFI) Academy and other community schools throughout Mindanao.  STTICLC and MISFI Academy has provided free, quality culture-responsive education to underserved indigenous, Moro and rural communities throughout Mindanao for over a decade.  

    Two Lumad advocates visiting New Zealand will speak on the issues at the Pacific Media Centre seminar at Auckland University of Technology. Jointly organised by Philippine Solidarity, Asia Pacific Human Rights Coalition (APHRC) and the PMC.

    Contact: Del Abcede

    When: 4 April 2018, 4.30-6pm

    Where: TBC

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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: Harsh response lessons abound in wake of PNG’s ‘invisible’ quake

    Source: Dr David Robie – Café Pacific – Analysis-Reportage:

    Headline: Harsh response lessons abound in wake of PNG’s ‘invisible’ quake

    Timu village from the top showing the site where 11 people were buried
    by landslips during the earthquake on
    26 February 2018. Four of the
    bodies have been recovered, seven are still buried, including five
    children.
    Image: Sylvester Gawi/Graun Blong Mi- My Land

    By David Robie

    Tomorrow Papua New Guinea is marking two weeks since the devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake that devastated

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 09/24/2024, 10-10 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JUKX4 (DOM.RF30ob) were changed.

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    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    09/24/2024

    10:10

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on September 24, 2024, 10-10 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 102.98) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1070.44 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 8.13%) of the RU000A0JUKX4 security (DOM.RF30ob) were changed.

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    https://www.moex.com/n73356

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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: Micronesian militarism – considering climate change

    Source: Pacific Media Centre

    Headline: Micronesian militarism – considering climate change – Analysis published with permission of PMC

    Event date and time: 

    Wed, 30/05/2018 – 4:30pm – 6:00pm

    PACIFIC MEDIA CENTRE SEMINAR 4/2018:
    MICRONESIAN MILITARISM – CONSIDERING CLIMATE CHANGE
    Pacific Media Centre’s postdoctoral research fellow, Dr Sylvia C Frain, explores the connections between climate change and United States (US) militarism in Micronesia and how both impact the daily life of Micronesians living in Hawai‘i. She is most interested in the everyday experience of Micronesians in relation to climate change and US militarisation from local perspectives. So often media narratives are dominated by outside interests and the US military, which overshadows discussion on climate change. Dr Frain seeks to highlight Micronesian narratives and the role that new media plays in sharing these experiences.

    Dr Frain is traveling to the North Pacific in April/May and will report back after attending the 7th International Environmental Futures Conference, held at the East-West Center, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, as well as speaking with students and faculty at the University of Hawai‘i, participants with the Jobs Corps programme on Māui, and those living in the Marianas Archipelago on the islands of Guam, Saipan, and Tinian.

    Dr Frain will also facilitate a new media workshop open to all community members in the Marianas Archipelago who are interested in using new media platforms to disseminate research. She will assist the participants in converting their research into a format that is shareable across new media platforms (including, but not limited to: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Change.org).

    Who: Dr Sylvia C Frain, research fellow at the Pacific Media Centre

    When: May 30, 2018
    4.30pm-6pm

    Where: Sir Paul Reeves Building
    Auckland University of Technology
    City Campus
    Room WG903A

    Contact: Dr Frain

    Event on Facebook

     

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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: Asia Pacific Journalism projects and internships 2018

    Source: Pacific Media Centre

    Headline: Asia Pacific Journalism projects and internships 2018 – Analysis published with permission of PMC

    Tuesday, February 27, 2018

    The Pacific Media Centre is running several Asia-Pacific projects again this year and along with Asia Pacific Journalism (Semester 2) we have a new special paper to match – International Journalism Project (JOUR810).

    The deadline for applications is Friday, March 2, at 4pm.

    Send applications to: jessie.hsu@aut.ac.nz
    Copy to: david.robie@aut.ac.nz

    This year’s projects on offer:

    Bearing Witness climate change project: Two weeks in Fiji in mid-semester break to experience and cover climate issues. Based at the University of the South Pacific. The PMC pays for return airfares, accommodation and a living koha. Apply and if selected, this counts towards JOUR810 international Journalism Project. More information. Contact: david.robie@aut.ac.nz
    Possibly a Fiji elections project in the Second Semester mid-semester break (watch this space).

    Pacific Media Watch freedom project: 10 hours a week, paid at HRT08 rates, reporting and editing on media freedom, ethics, educational, training and ownership issues for the digital websites Asia Pacific Report and Pacific Media Watch. More information. Contact: david.robie@aut.ac.nz

    NZ Institute for Pacific Research reporting Pacific research project: A part-time internship with the University of Auckland’s Centre for Pacific Studies, but working out of AUT. Organised by the Pacific Media Centre in collaboration with NZIPR. 10 hours a week, paid at HRT08 rates. This assignment involves researching and news gathering and writing profiles about Pacific researchers and their projects. More Information. Contact: david.robie@aut.ac.nz Managed by Research Operations Manager Dr Gerry Cottrell at NZIPR.

    Asia Pacific Report international news website: Internships are available on application. More information. Contact: david.robie@aut.ac.nz

    Postgraduate students are preferred but there may be opportunities for final-year journalism major students.

    Below: Kendall Hutt, one of the 2017 Bearing Witness climate journalists, talks to David Robie about the project. Video: PMC

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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: WPFD, Indonesia and media ‘open door’ to West Papua

    Source: Pacific Media Centre

    Headline: WPFD, Indonesia and media ‘open door’ to West Papua – Analysis published with permission of PMC

    Event date and time: 

    Thu, 03/05/2018 – 4:03pm – 6:00pm

    PACIFIC MEDIA CENTRE SEMINAR 3/2018:
    WPFD, INDONESIA AND MEDIA ‘OPEN DOOR’ TO WEST PAPUA
    As the world marks World Press Freedom Day on May 3, Pacific Media Centre’s director, Professor David Robie, talks about the challenges of “press freedoms” in the world’s most populous Muslim nation, Indonesia. David was one of only two New Zealanders among the 1500 global journalists, media policy makers and communication researchers present at the last WPFD conference in Jakarta last May. He was also a keynote speaker at the “Press Freedom in West Papua” seminar in Jakarta organised by the Papuan chapter of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) in spite of attempts by local authorities to gag the issue at the conference. David also visited a progressive new research library founded by celebrated Australian author, researcher, activist and Indonesian affairs expert Max Lane in the cultural and educational city of Yogyakarta on this trip. he also spoke to Papuan university students at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) while he was in Yogya.

    He will share his experiences and reflect on media freedom issues in Indonesia amid a disturbing and growing intolerance towards the secular traditions of the republic and the implications for West Papua.

    David’s trip to WPFD was funded by the School of Communication Studies and he has had research papers published in Media Asia and other publications about the issues. David is editor of Pacific Journalism Review and Asia Pacific Report and convenor of Pacific Media Watch freedom project at AUT.

    World Press Freedom Day 2018 in Ghana – ‘Keeping Power in Check’

    An Indonesian oasis of progressive creativity emerges in culture city

    Who: Professor David Robie, director of the Pacific Media Centre

    When: May 3, 2018
    4.30pm-6pm

    Where: Sir Paul Reeves Building
    Auckland University of Technology
    City Campus
    Room WG907

    Contact: Professor Robie

    Event on Facebook
     

    PACIFIC MEDIA CENTRE SEMINAR 3/2018:
    WPFD, INDONESIA AND ‘OPEN DOOR’ TO WEST PAPUA
    As the world marks World Press Freedom Day on May 3, Pacific Media Centre’s director, Professor David Robie, talks about the challenges of “press freedoms” in the world’s most populous Muslim nation, Indonesia. David was one of only two New Zealanders among the 1500 global journalists, media policy makers and communication researchers present at the last WPFD conference in Jakarta last May

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 09/24/2024, 10-39 the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor, the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment for the ABIO (iARTGEN ao) security were changed.

    MIL OSI Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    09.24.2024

    10:39

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on September 24, 2024, 10:39 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor with the settlement code Y0/Y1Dt (up to -36.01%), the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment (up to -0.121 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 59.86%) of the ABIO security (iARTGEN ao) were changed.

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    https://www.moex.com/n73360

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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: Tanah Papua, Asia-Pacific news blind spots and citizen media: From the ‘Act of Free Choice’ betrayal to a social media revolution

    Source: Pacific Media Centre

    Headline: Tanah Papua, Asia-Pacific news blind spots and citizen media: From the ‘Act of Free Choice’ betrayal to a social media revolution – Analysis published with permission of PMC

    For five decades Tanah Papua, or the West Papua half of the island of New Guinea on the intersection of Asia and the Pacific, has been a critical issue for the region with a majority of the Melanesian population supporting self-determination, and ultimately independence. While being prepared for eventual post-war independence by the Dutch colonial authorities, Indonesian paratroopers and marines invaded the territory in 1962 in an ill-fated military expedition dubbed Operation Trikora (‘People’s Triple Command’). However, this eventually led to the so-called Act of Free Choice in 1969 under the auspices of the United Nations in a sham referendum dubbed by critics as an ‘Act of No Choice’ which has been disputed ever since as a legal basis for Indonesian colonialism. A low-level insurgency waged by the OPM (Free West Papua Movement) has also continued and Jakarta maintains its control through the politics of oppression and internal migration. For more than five decades, the legacy media in New Zealand have largely ignored this issue on their doorstep, preferring to give attention to Fiji and a so-called coup culture instead. In the past five years, social media have contributed to a dramatic upsurge of global awareness about West Papua but still the New Zealand legacy media have failed to take heed. This article also briefly introduces other Asia-Pacific political issues—such as Kanaky, Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinean university student unrest, the militarisation of the Mariana Islands and the Pacific’s Nuclear Zero lawsuit against the nine nuclear powers—ignored by a New Zealand media that has no serious tradition of independent foreign correspondence.

    Researcher profile

    Robie, D. (2017). Tanah Papua, Asia-Pacific news blind spots and citizen media: From the ‘Act of Free Choice’ betrayal to a social media revolution. Pacific Journalism Review, 23(2): 159-178. Paper available at: https://doi.org/10.24135/pjr.v23i2.334

    Thursday, November 30, 2017

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 09/24/2024, 10:48 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JVD25 (RusHydro09) were changed.

    MIL OSI Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    09/24/2024

    10:48

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC) on September 24, 2024, 10:48 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 94.53) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 971.63 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 7.5%) of the security RU000A0JVD25 (RusHydro09) were changed.

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    https://www.moex.com/n73362

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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: Flashback to the 1968 My Lai massacre: ‘Something dark and bloody’

    Source: Dr David Robie – Café Pacific – Analysis-Reportage:

    Headline: Flashback to the 1968 My Lai massacre: ‘Something dark and bloody’

    RT’s special report on the My Lai massacre and the cover-up of this atrocity.

    THE MELBOURNE Sunday Observer — the original paper of that name which campaigned against Australian involvement as a US surrogate in the Vietnam War — published photographs of the My Lai massacre in December 1969. It was prosecuted for “obscenity” for reporting the obscenity but the charge was later dropped.

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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: ‘A cloud over Bukidnon forest’ – the Lumad indigenous rights struggle in Mindanao

    Source: Pacific Media Centre

    Headline: ‘A cloud over Bukidnon forest’ – the Lumad indigenous rights struggle in Mindanao – Analysis published with permission of PMC

    THE MOOD in the chapel on the outskirts of Malaybalay, capital of Bukidnon province was somber. Six datu (chiefs) and several delegates of the indigenous tribal Lumad people of the region were airing their concerns about a controversial New Zealand-backed $5.7 million forestry aid project for the Philippines. Ironically, less than 100 metres away, in a derelict building nestling amid a plantation of benguet pines on land earmarked for the project, were living about 80 “squatters” who in a sense symbolised the problem at the root of the scheme. Squatters would be the term used by some New Zealand officials and their technical advisers. But it was hardly appropriate, and reflected the insensitivity to many of the social and economic problems in the province. The homeless people belonged to the Bukidnon Free Farmers and Agricultural Labourers’ Organisation, or Buffalo, as it was generally known. Their story was one of injustice, victimisation and harassment, only too common in the Philippines.

    The opening two paragraphs of Chapter 14 in David Robie’s 2014 book Don’t Spoil My Beautiful Face: Media, Mayhem and Human Rights in the Pacific (Auckland: Little Island Press) summarising his investigation in 1989/1990 into the the controversial $6 million New Zealand forestry aid programme in Bukidnon province, Mindanao, Philippines with a series of articles published in The Dominion and the NZ Listener and other publications.

    Robie, D. (2014). A cloud over Bukidnon forest. Chapter 14 in Robie, D., Don’t Spoil My Beautiful Face: Media, Mayhem and Human Rights in the Pacific (pp. 174-183). Available at: ResearchGate

    RESEARCH: David Robie: THE MOOD in the chapel on the outskirts of Malaybalay, capital of Bukidnon province was somber. Six datu (chiefs) and several delegates of the indigenous tribal Lumad people of the region were airing their concerns about a controversial New Zealand-backed $5.7 million forestry aid project for the Philippines.

    Saturday, April 7, 2018
    “Squatters” on their ancestral tribal land in 1989. Conrado Dumindin (second from right rear) and other Lumads in Bukidnon Forest, Mindanao, Philippines.
    (16) A cloud over Bukidnon [forest]. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324273184_A_cloud_over_Bukidnon_forest [accessed Apr 07 2018]. Image: David Robie

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 09/24/2024, 10:58 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JXXD3 (Rosnft1P6) were changed.

    MIL OSI Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    09.24.2024

    10:58

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on September 24, 2024, 10:58 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 108.1) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1161.37 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 11.25%) of the security RU000A0JXXD3 (Rosnft1P6) were changed.

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    https://www.moex.com/n73364

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 09/24/2024, 10:58 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JXXE1 (Rosnft1P7) were changed.

    MIL OSI Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    09/24/2024

    10:58

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC) on September 24, 2024, 10:58 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 107.34) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1148.32 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 10.0%) of the security RU000A0JXXE1 (Rosnft1P7) were changed.

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    https://www.moex.com/n73365

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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: PMC’s Bearing Witness 2018 crew arrive in Fiji

    Source: Pacific Media Centre

    Headline: PMC’s Bearing Witness 2018 crew arrive in Fiji – Analysis published with permission of PMC

    Touchdown Fiji … Last week: Our intrepid Pacific Media Centre Bearing Witness climate media team Blessen Tom (left below) and Hele Ikimotu Christopher prepping in Auckland before departure … Now: On the ground at the University of the South Pacific.

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    Touchdown Fiji … Last week: Our intrepid Pacific Media Centre Bearing Witness climate media team Blessen Tom (left below) and Hele Ikimotu Christopher prepping in Auckland before departure

    Climate change continues to take its toll on small island nations such as Kiribati and Tuvalu. Image: File – Kiribati in 2009. Jodie Gatfield/AusAID/Wansolwara
    Sunday, April 15, 2018

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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: Pacific nuclear activist-poet tells stories through culture – and her latest poem

    Source: Pacific Media Centre

    Headline: Pacific nuclear activist-poet tells stories through culture – and her latest poem – Analysis published with permission of PMC

    Tuesday, April 17, 2018

    Sylvia C. Frain reports from Hawai’i on the release of a poetry work focusing on the impact of nuclear activity in the Marshall Islands.

    Nuclear activist, writer and poet Kathy Jetñil-Kijner from the Marshall Islands has launched her new poetry work which has a focus on nuclear weapons.

    Her newest poem, “Anointed” can be seen as a short film by Dan Lin on YouTube.

    At da Shop bookstore for the official launch of her poem, Jetñil-Kijner shared her writing process inspiration with the gathered audience.

    “I knew this poem could not be a broad nuclear weapons poem, but I needed to narrow the focus,”  says Jetñil-Kijner.

    The project, which has an aim to personalise the ban of nuclear weapons, began during a talk-story session with photojournalist Lin three years ago in a café.

    Jetñil-Kijner told Lin that she wanted to perform a poem on the radioactive dome located on what remains of the Runit Island in the Enewetak Atoll Chain.

    Lin, who before this project worked as “only a photojournalist,”  agreed to document this collaborative “experiment”.  Lin spoke of how Jetñil-Kijner’s previous poems  had the “Kathy effect” which were filmed with only an iPhone and went viral across digital platforms. 

    However, they agreed that this story deserved more in-depth documentation.  They partnered with the non-profit organisation,  Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL) and with the Okeanos Foundation, specialising in sustainable sea transport. Travelling by Walap/Vaka Motu/Ocean Canoe for 11 days, Okeanos Marshall Islands ensured that zero carbon emissions were used and the experience served as a way to connect with the sea.

    Runit Island
    The radioactive dome on Runit Island is one of 14 islands in the Enewetak Atoll Chain, and the farthest atoll in the Ralik chain of the Marshall Islands. Enewetak and surrounding area has been studied scientifically after the 43 nuclear bomb explosions (out of the 67 total nuclear tests in the Marshall Islands) by the United States between 1948-1958.

    Dubbed the “Cactus Crater”, Runit Island has limited economic possibilities. It is not a tourist destination nor has ability to export goods. No one will visit or purchase products from a radioactive location. This leaves the community dependent on funding from the United States. While many are grateful, they truly want to self-sustaining future. 

    While conducting research for the poem, Jetñil-Kijner found that most of the literature is scientific and by journalists or researchers who do not include the voices of the local community or share the end results. Jetñil-Kijner wanted to create a poem focusing on the story of place beyond the association as a bombing site, and ask, “what is the island’s story?”

    She learned from the elders that the island was considered the “pantry of the chiefs with lush vegetation, watermelons, and strong trees to build canoes”. As one of the remote atolls, the community consisted of navigators and canoe-builders with a thriving canoe culture.

    Both Lin and Jetñil-Kijner said visiting the atolls was emotional and that approaching the dome felt like “visiting a sick relative you never met”.

    The voyage included community discussions with elders and a writing workshop with the youth. Since the story of the dome is not usually a “happy one” the gatherings and workshops served as a method for the people to tell their stories not covered in the media or reported in US government documents.

    Creating the poem with the community also required different protocols and Jetñil-Kijner thanked the community for generously sharing their knowledge and stories. She spoke to how the video connects the local community with a global audience across digital platforms. 

    Digital technology and the future
    Despite the remote location and distance as an outer island, there is limited wi-fi and the community has access to Facebook. These technological advances help with visualising these previous unfamiliar spaces, including using a drone to capture aerial shots of the dome and the rows of replanted but radioactive coconut trees.

    Supported by the Pacific Storytellers Cooperative, a digital platform for publishing Pacific voices, more young people are able to tell their stories online and foster relationships beyond the atoll.  

    The newest generation is raising awareness through the incorporation of cultural knowledge combined with new media technologies to tell their stories. Empowered young leaders continue to unpack the layers of the nuclear legacy while highlighting their unique community and culture.

    The Anointed poem and film serves as an educational resource to highlight the nuclear legacy and ongoing environmental issues in the Marshall Islands. This piece also promotes community justice and is a visual learning tool. Jetñil-Kijner and Lin encourage others to share Anointed and to join the call to action to ban nuclear weapons.

    This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3

    CULTURE: Sylvia C. Frain: On Saturday, nuclear activist, writer and poet Kathy Jetñil-Kijner from the Marshall Islands launched her new poetry work which has a focus on nuclear weapons. Her newest poem, “Anointed” can be seen as a short film by Dan Lin on YouTube.

    https://www.kathyjetnilkijiner.com/
    Nuclear activist and poet Kathy Jetñil-Kijner … exploring the “pantry of the chiefs with lush vegetation, watermelons, and strong trees to build canoes”. Image: Kathy Jetñil-Kijner

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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: Auckland’s iconic Diwali and Lantern Festivals secure naming rights partnership with BNZ

    Source: BNZ statements

    Two of the country’s most iconic cultural celebrations, the Auckland Diwali Festival and the Auckland Lantern Festival, will continue to delight locals and visitors thanks to a new naming rights sponsorship agreement with the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) announced today.

    The Auckland Diwali Festival, known as ‘The Festival of Lights’, draws over 60,000 attendees annually. Since its inception in 2002, the festival has been a vibrant showcase, featuring traditional and contemporary music, dance, and stalls offering Indian delicacies and crafts.

    The Auckland Lantern Festival, founded in 2000, marks the culmination of the Chinese New Year festivities. As Auckland’s largest annual festival and New Zealand’s largest Chinese cultural festival, it attracts over 170,000 attendees each year. With its recent move to the Manukau Sports Bowl, the festival promises to deliver a fantastic celebration.

    BNZ CEO Dan Huggins says, “We’re delighted to throw our support behind two of New Zealand’s best loved and attended festivals.”

    “Our sponsorship of the Auckland Diwali and Lantern Festivals reflects our commitment to growing the social, cultural, and financial wellbeing of New Zealanders. These events align with that mission, bringing hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders from all backgrounds together each year to celebrate Aotearoa’s rich cultural and ethnic diversity.

    “We are thrilled to help bring these free family-friendly events to life from 2023 and beyond.”

    Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Chief Executive, Nick Hill, says the partnership is a significant one.

    “As one of New Zealand’s most recognisable brands, we are thrilled that BNZ is partnering with two of Auckland’s most popular cultural festivals. It’s a great example of how Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is working with the private sector to reduce the reliance on ratepayer funding, while still delivering world-class cultural experiences that inevitably make Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland a great place to live, work, and visit.”

    This year’s Auckland Diwali Festival will take place on 4-5 November at Aotea Square and Queen Street. Auckland Lantern Festival will be held at the Manukau Sports Bowl from 22 -25 February next year.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 09/24/2024, 12-07 the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor, the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment for the ABIO (iARTGEN ao) security were changed.

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    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    09.24.2024

    12:07

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on September 24, 2024, 12:07 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor with settlement code Y0/Y1Dt (up to -48.61%), the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment (up to -0.162 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 73.72%) of the ABIO security (iARTGEN ao) were changed.

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    https://www.moex.com/n73368

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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: Boost for early breast cancer detection in New Zealand

    Source: BNZ statements

    The mission to improve the rates of early breast cancer detection in New Zealand has been given a three tonne, 188 horsepower boost, with BNZ gifting a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van to Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand’s fleet of breast health education vehicles.

    As Breast Cancer Foundation NZ begins a series of events to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including the Pink Ribbon Walk and the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal, it’s CEO Ah-Leen Rayner, says, “Early detection is one of the best tools we have to beat breast cancer. With this new vehicle from BNZ, we will be able to better support remote parts of New Zealand and ensure all our communities can access life-saving breast health education.”

    BNZ CEO Dan Huggins says the gift reflects the bank’s commitment to support the communities it’s proud to serve.

    “We’re delighted to support the Foundation’s mission, particularly during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Foundation has played a vital role reaching into communities across Aotearoa for decades, and with this contribution we look forward to seeing this life-saving work reach even more New Zealanders.”

    Since 2014, the Foundation’s early detection education programme has been run across New Zealand through its Pink Caravan, but the iconic retro vehicle relies on volunteers with the ability to tow it around the country.

    The addition of the vehicle gifted by BNZ will enable the Foundation’s nurses and other staff to access remote regions the caravan couldn’t easily get to, allowing the charity to talk to even more women and whānau about the importance of early detection, without relying on volunteers.

    The importance of early breast cancer detection is underscored by a ten-year survival rate for women diagnosed early standing at 95 percent. The Foundation, in collaboration with Breast Screen Aotearoa, has been leading the charge, especially in areas with low screening rates.

    “We know how important early detection is, particularly for Māori and Pacific women, who have poorer outcomes when it comes to breast cancer,” says Rayner. “That’s why our early detection programme is so vital and is a key theme in our breast health messaging – the importance of regular mammograms and self-checks.”

    The former BNZ sprinter van is being overhauled to set it up for community outreach. Once finished, it will boast consultation spaces, technology and an awning for outdoor events, all tailored for breast health education and community engagement. It is also being wrapped in bright pink Breast Cancer Foundation vehicle colours.

    “We’re incredibly grateful to BNZ for contributing to our early detection programme, giving us the ability to access more remote locations, be more flexible with the timing of our visits, and increase the frequency of our visits.”

    Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s latest vehicle will be on the road early next year.

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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: No card? No problem: New Zealanders can now shop online without a credit or debit card

    Source: BNZ statements

    Ka whangaia, ka tupu, ka puawai (“that which is nurtured will grow and blossom”)

     New Zealanders can now easily shop online without needing a credit or debit card, thanks to an API agreement between homegrown Māori fintech start-up BlinkPay and the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ).

    BlinkPay provides a platform that connects businesses with their customers using BNZ’s secure API built to Payments NZ standards – a tool allowing third-party services to securely connect with BNZ accounts, with customer consent.

    Blink PayNow is a new payment solution that makes online shopping easy by enabling account to account payments within New Zealand with only a couple of clicks, eliminating the need for a credit or debit card, while reducing transaction fees for merchants.

    “As pioneers in the API payment solutions space, BlinkPay is proud to collaborate with BNZ, which is a leader in the NZ financial services sector,” says Adrian Smith (Ngāpuhi), Chief Product Officer and co-founder of BlinkPay.

    “This collaboration allows BNZ merchants to access BlinkPay’s payment products like Blink PayNow and, in the future, Blink AutoPay. Both products provide a straightforward and secure payment method from a customer’s BNZ bank account.”

    Karna Luke, BNZ’s Executive of Customer Products & Services, says it’s about simplifying the digital economy and making it accessible to more New Zealanders.

    “Whether it’s for the latest fashion, an annual insurance premium, or other domestic online purchases, this service makes it possible to easily pay for your shopping online with just a bank account.

    “Enabled through our secure API, this is a step forward for inclusive banking in Aotearoa, reducing barriers and making it easier for consumers and businesses to benefit from the digital economy.”

    BNZ has been providing open banking services since 2018 and has consistently led the market in New Zealand in releasing APIs. It is a strong supporter of industry moves toward secure standards for open banking, and its APIs are already being used by a range of different organisations and companies, from local councils to financial service providers, fintechs, and many more.

    How Blink PayNow works 

    At checkout on a BlinkPay-integrated website, customers simply select Blink PayNow and choose their bank. They are then redirected to their bank’s portal, where payment details are pre-filled.

    After reviewing and confirming the payment from their mobile banking app, customers are taken back to the merchant’s site with a successful payment notification.

    No credit card details, no lengthy forms, just a few mouse clicks or taps on your smartphone.

     

     

    Making it cheaper to do business

    In addition to providing a user-friendly, secure and accessible payment option for customers, businesses using BlinkPay will also benefit from cheap fees. BlinkPay’s standard fee is 0.95% per transaction, capped at $3.00 NZD, and there is no cost to consumers who pay through the service.

    “We’re proud to offer cheaper fees to New Zealand businesses than our multinational rivals. Reduced fees make it easier for businesses to be competitive in the marketplace, which is also good news for consumers,” Mr Smith says.

    To introduce this new feature, BlinkPay is offering BNZ-merchants a special deal: no integration fees and half-price transaction fees until 31 December 2023. Merchants can get this offer by signing up on BlinkPay’s website by the 30th of September 2023.

    For more details on this payment method, visit BlinkPay’s official website.

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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: BNZ FY23 Results: Solid performance as economy slows

    Source: BNZ statements

    BNZ announced a statutory net profit of $1,509 million for the 12 months to 30 September 2023, up 6.7% or $95 million on the previous year. The result reflects a strong first half, with a decline in Net Profit of 12.5% in the second half reflecting the broader economic slowdown in New Zealand.

    CEO Dan Huggins says challenging economic conditions have impacted business and household confidence and this has flowed through into BNZ’s result in the second half of the year.

    “Inflation, while softening, remains high, and as the official cash rate has risen, businesses and households have taken a more cautious approach to borrowing.

    “Despite the slowing economy and intense competition across the banking sector, we’ve continued to see growth across the business as more New Zealanders choose to bank with BNZ.

    “Customer deposits are up 5.8% to $78.5 billion compared to the same period last year. Home lending increased 5.3% to $57.7 billion, with nearly 5,000 home loan customers switching to BNZ from other lenders in the 12 months to 30 September.”

    Mr Huggins says BNZ remains strong, stable and well capitalised. “With more than $12 billion in total capital, we’re well positioned to continue supporting our customers and the New Zealand economy.”

    Supporting our customers 

    BNZ recognises the cost-of-living pressures that are challenging household budgets, and the concerns New Zealanders have about keeping safe from scams and frauds.

    “While most of our home lending customers have moved onto higher rates, we continue to proactively contact those who we have identified as potentially needing additional support,” says Mr Huggins.

    “With an increase in scams and fraud impacting more New Zealanders, protecting our customers and helping them stay safe online remains a priority. We continue to invest significantly in fraud protection measures, and we support the establishment of a multi-agency anti-scam centre and the introduction of account name and number matching, which will add additional layers of protection for New Zealanders.

    “We continue to work alongside our business customers as they navigate their way through a variety of ongoing challenges. The impacts of adverse economic conditions and this year’s severe weather events are still being felt by a number of our customers.

    “We have made $1 billion in low-cost lending available through our Business Recovery and Resilience Fund, committed more than $50 million in interest relief, and provided nearly $900,000 in cash and community grants,” says Mr Huggins.

    Outlook 

     Economic growth is expected to remain flat for the next 12 months, however, Mr Huggins says BNZ is cautiously optimistic that business and household confidence will begin to rebuild in 2024.

    “New Zealanders are resilient, and while the year ahead will remain challenging, we are optimistic about New Zealand’s future potential and prosperity. As BNZ has done for the past 160 years, we’ll continue to support our customers and New Zealand.”

     Key Financial Items

     Note: compared to the year ended 30 September 2022, unless otherwise stated.

     Statutory net profit of $1,509 million increased by $95 million, or 6.7%

    • Loans and advances to customers increased by $2.5 billion to $102 billion driven by home loan growth
    • Customer deposits and other borrowings increased $2.8 billion to $81 billion
    • KiwiSaver funds under management increased by $733 million, up 17%
    • Total Capital Ratio 15.7% – more than $12 billion invested in New Zealand

    An unaudited summary of financial information for the 12 months ended 30 September 2023 follows:

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A project by historians from the St. Petersburg Higher School of Economics on scientific and technical clusters has won a grant from the Russian Science Foundation

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    Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –

    The Russian Science Foundation has summed up the results of a competition for group research led by young scientists. Grant support was received by a project led by Timofey Rakov from Visual History Labs. The study is devoted to scientific and technological clusters in the late Soviet and post-Soviet periods using the example of Zelenograd, Troitsk, Dolgoprudny and Peterhof. The project is designed for three years with a budget of 6 million for each year of grant implementation.

    The aim of the project is to study scientific and technological clusters in the suburbs of Moscow and St. Petersburg in the period from 1960 to 2010. The scientists will pay special attention to four specific cases: Zelenograd, Dolgoprudny, Troitsk and the campus of St. Petersburg State University in Peterhof. The structure of the scientific and technological cluster includes various organizations, such as universities, research institutes, design bureaus, enterprises and local authorities. All of them are connected by economic relations, social ties, organizational contacts, etc.

    “The geography of the project is built taking into account the specifics of the research field of various scientific spaces in the USSR. As a rule, researchers study either science cities and nuclear cities (Obninsk, Dubna, Ozersk), or Siberian academic towns,” said Timofey Rakov, a research fellow at the Laboratory of Visual History. “The objects we selected differ significantly from academic towns and science cities in their trajectory. Troitsk, for example, was initially called an academic town, and then received the status of a full-fledged city, which did not happen with any of the Siberian academic towns. Dolgoprudny and Peterhof are examples of an educational, rather than scientific cluster, where the key role is played by universities rather than scientific institutes, as in science cities. Zelenograd is also an interesting space. It was originally conceived as a satellite city of Moscow, but at the same time it was focused on science and education. Thus, each of the spaces we have chosen differs from those already studied and has its own characteristics, which, in our opinion, can best be described through the clustering framework.”

    The term “clustering” is borrowed from economics, based on the approaches of American economist Michael Porter. According to his theory, the process of cluster formation is a sign of a developed and complex economy. The project considers the selected objects in the long term – from the design stage to the current state. This approach will determine what makes clusters successful, how they are affected by the proximity of capitals and according to what scenarios they develop.

    “Relying on Michael Porter’s approach is a certain challenge for us. He writes about market economies, while in the Soviet Union it was planned. Moreover, Porter believed that one of the reasons for the failure of clusters was the participation of the state in their creation,” says Timofey Rakov. “At the same time, the Soviet state was often the only actor in the formation of clusters. We hope for a broad discussion with interested colleagues about the very idea of clustering, its application to a planned economy and a post-socialist market economy. In addition, we take a long chronological period, which will allow us to look at the formation of clusters in dynamics. Thanks to this, the results of the study can be useful to those responsible for the management and development of the cases we have selected.”

    Over the course of the year, the researchers will interview former and current cluster employees and study their ego-documents. They will also analyze archival and library materials covering the history and modern times of Dolgoprudny, Zelenograd, Peterhof, and Troitsk. Historians, anthropologists, sociologists, and economists from Moscow universities — MVSES, RANEPA, and MIPT — as well as from the European University in St. Petersburg, will join the project.

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    http://vvv.hse.ru/nevs/scene/965970100.html

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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: BNZ expands investment offering by launching High Growth Funds for the BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme and YouWealth

    Source: BNZ statements

    From today, members of the BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme and investors in YouWealth have the option of investing into High Growth Fund options.

    The two High Growth Funds invest 100% in growth assets, providing the potential for higher returns for those who are more long-term minded and understand that it means holding investments through the market cycle which can have its ups and downs.

    BNZ’s General Manager of Wealth Peter Forster says the funds provide those with a long investment timeframe with the opportunity to take a more aggressive approach.

    “We’re excited to give our customers the choice of a fund that will suit people who are prepared to weather the inevitable market turbulence through their investment journey,” he says.

    BNZ has chosen to charge the same low 0.45% per annum fee for the two High Growth Funds as it does across the majority of its BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme and YouWealth funds (the exceptions being the BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme Cash (0.30% p.a. and Default (0.35% p.a. funds).

    “A management fee of just 0.45% for funds that invest 100% in equities represents real value in a market where investors are frequently charged in excess of 1% for more aggressive funds,” says Mr Forster.

    BNZ is also launching an updated version of its KiwiSaver Navigator tool today that will recommend the High Growth Fund when appropriate.

    The tool will provide users with a detailed breakdown of steps they need to take to get back on track if they are not currently predicted to reach their savings targets. These steps could include increasing contribution rate, changing fund choice or delaying retirement or first home purchase.

    BNZ customers can request a KiwiSaver Navigator session by visiting a BNZ branch or over the phone.

     

    Disclaimer:

    BNZ Investment Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of New Zealand (‘BNZ’), is the issuer and manager of the BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme and YouWealth. Download a copy of the relevant Product Disclosure Statement from bnz.co.nz/kiwisaver or bnz.co.nz/youwealth.

    Investments made in the BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme or YouWealth do not represent deposits or other liabilities of BNZ or any other member of the National Australia Bank Limited group, and are subject to investment risk, including possible delays in repayment and loss of income and principal invested. None of BNZ or any other member of the National Australia Bank Limited group, the Supervisor, and any director of any of them, the Crown or any other person guarantees (either fully or in part) the performance or returns of the BNZ KiwiSaver Scheme or YouWealth, or the repayment of capital.

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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: BNZ Foundation backs marine restoration, social vehicle leasing and community support network in first round of partnerships

    Source: BNZ statements

    Restoring marine biodiversity, empowering low-income families with affordable low-emissions transport, and developing new ways to support New Zealanders facing financial difficulty are the focus of three projects selected for support through the BNZ Foundation’s inaugural grant round.

    $590,000 will go to three charitable programmes: Revive Our Gulf, Waka Aronui, and a new partnership aimed at improving community resilience.

    “This marks a significant milestone for the Foundation as we transition from planning to action,” says Dan Huggins, BNZ Foundation Chair. “After 18 months laying the groundwork for the Foundation, we’re delighted to now be in the position to provide tangible support to projects that will make a significant, positive difference for New Zealand.

    “The organisations we are partnering with share our vision for a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Aotearoa and align with our funding mandate to make strategic investments in the areas of regenerating biodiversity and improving financial wellbeing,” Mr Huggins says.

    Restoring the Hauraki Gulf’s marine ecosystem

    Revive Our Gulf—spearheaded by the Mussel Reef Restoration Trust in collaboration with iwi and research partners—is set to receive a significant boost with a three-year, $450,000 commitment from the BNZ Foundation.

    The project is at the forefront of restoring the Hauraki Gulf’s soft sediment kūtai (green lipped mussel) reefs: vital ecosystems that once flourished in the region. The project aims to increase biodiversity, enhance water quality, and re-establish critical natural habitats for marine life.

    Revive Our Gulf has already deployed over 350 tonnes of mussels in experimental mussel beds in the Hauraki Gulf. As these beds continue to grow in number, thorough monitoring becomes increasingly important. The BNZ Foundation’s financial support will fuel the development of a comprehensive programme for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the Gulf’s health and the effectiveness of restoration efforts.

    Empowering low-income families with sustainable transportation

    Currently in the second year of a three-year pilot in south Auckland, Waka Aronui is a social car leasing programme which aims to provide low-income whānau with safe, affordable, and low-emissions vehicles to support an equitable transition to a greener future.

    Many low-income families grapple with costly, high-interest vehicle finance, often leading to unaffordable, poorly maintained, and uninsured vehicles. The pilot, spearheaded by the Ākina Foundation and the Manukau Urban Māori Authority, has shown promising results, improving financial and mental wellbeing, along with environmental benefits through CO2 emissions reductions.

    With a $110,000 grant from the BNZ Foundation, a comprehensive feasibility study will explore options to scale the programme to new regions across New Zealand as well as the potential to incorporate new solutions such as vehicle sharing and e-bikes.

    Growing the financial wellbeing of New Zealanders

    Thanks to seed funding from a range of philanthropic foundations, including a $30,000 contribution from the BNZ Foundation, The Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua is establishing a new partnership between corporates, iwi and community organisations to support more resilient communities. The partnership aims to foster collaboration between corporates and community organisations and encourage new practices, products and services that ensure New Zealanders facing economic hardship can always access essential goods and services.

    “These partnerships reflect our commitment to impactful investment. It’s about taking a targeted approach, making every dollar count, and ensuring that our resources bring about substantial and lasting positive change for the country,” says Mr Huggins.

    John McCarthy, BNZ Foundation Independent Trustee, says, “The investment decisions we make are deeply rooted in the principles of Kaitiakitanga and Manaakitanga, values that all our partners embody. We look forward to working closely with them and accelerating positive change for our communities.”

    For more information on the BNZ Foundation and its funding programmes, please visit bnz.co.nz/bnzfoundation.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 09/24/2024, 13-27 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the GAZP (GAZPROM ao) security were changed.

    MIL OSI Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    09.24.2024

    13:27

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on September 24, 2024, 13-27 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 143.79) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 154.114 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 25.5%) of the GAZP (GAZPROM ao) security were changed.

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    https://www.moex.com/n73370

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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: Unlocking home ownership aspirations for iwi housing – BNZ and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei collaborate on papakāinga development

    Source: BNZ statements

    24 new whānau homes are under construction on Hawaiki St, Ōrākei in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, thanks to a new funding framework which enables lending for housing on iwi land. Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) collaborated with the central Tāmaki tangata whenua, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, in the development of the framework.

    Under the new model, hapū members who meet BNZ’s normal home lending criteria can secure a BNZ home loan for papakāinga housing on land owned by the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust at standard home loan interest rates.

    “The framework has made home ownership more accessible for our whānau,” says Grant Kemble, CEO of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa. “BNZ’s commitment to work alongside us, understand our vision, and persevere through complex legal arrangements has been commendable.”

    “For our people that will move into these new homes, it will be the realisation of a dream: the security of home ownership on their whenua.”

    Historically, obtaining finance for housing on Māori owned land has been challenging. The unique ownership structure and restrictions on land transferability often meant that it couldn’t be used as security for loans, creating a significant barrier for Māori home ownership.

    To address this, the new framework employs standard leasehold mortgage lending practices, underpinned by a confidential Deed of Understanding. This ensures that in the face of any challenges, the land integrity and control is preserved with the iwi or hapū, in this case Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, who would take over in the event of a distressed mortgage. This approach balances the bank’s security requirements with the enduring land rights of the iwi.

    Developing the model involved significant legal work, which was undertaken with advice and guidance from Buddle Findlay and Russell McVeagh, who provided pro bono legal support to help enable the solution.

    BNZ believes the framework may hold promise for broader application among other iwi and the approach has been shared with other banks in the hopes that it will help expand access to finance for development on Māori land across New Zealand.

    BNZ CEO Dan Huggins says the prosperity of Māori, and Māori businesses, is vital to the prosperity of Aotearoa.

    “BNZ is committed to growing the social, cultural and financial wellbeing of all New Zealanders, and our collaboration with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is part of our wider strategy to facilitate financial solutions for Māori which enable Māori people and businesses to prosper.

    “Considerable thought has been invested in designing this framework to be as flexible as possible, and it has been shared with other financial institutions in the hope of extending its benefits to more iwi across New Zealand.

    “We are committed to helping New Zealand and New Zealanders to thrive and prosper. Our collaboration with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is another example of how we can achieve this. We hope this example will help more iwi to assist their people into warm, dry homes of their own.”

    Further bolstering the collaboration with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, BNZ has provided a $20 million social loan, certified by EY New Zealand, to support the construction of the homes. Ground has broken on site, with roofing expected to be laid before the summer holidays. Completion of the homes is expected in 2024.



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  • MIL-OSI Reportage: From red roses to red flags – BNZ warns of increase in relationship scams ahead of Valentine’s Day

    Source: BNZ statements

    On Valentine’s Day eve, BNZ is warning Kiwis to be wary of scammers with its customers reporting a 43% increase in relationship and romance scams over the past year.

    “There were 167 reported cases in 2023 – and they’re only the ones that we know about as many of these sorts of scams go unreported,” says BNZ’s Head of Financial Crime Ashley Kai Fong.

    This is up from 117 reported cases in 2022.

    “This shows that despite the headline grabbing nature of these types of scams, relationship scams are still very fertile ground criminals are using to exploit vulnerable Kiwis,” says Kai Fong.

    Relationship scams are a type of fraud where criminals pretend to be interested in a relationship with another person, sometimes for romance and occasionally simply for companionship, most commonly online, and then victims are conned out of their money or tricked into sharing personal details.

    “All scams can be devastating for victims, but relationship scams are particularly heinous given the time criminals invest in building the relationship with their victims. It can be months before the scammer hints or asks directly for money. They steal your heart, then they steal your money,” says Kai Fong.

    In a recent romance scam case, Barry (details have been changed) came to a BNZ branch wanting help to make an international payment to Italy. Barry revealed that the funds were going to his girlfriend’s friend for an airline ticket to New Zealand. They had been dating online for almost a year and he recently started sending his “girlfriend” money. The girlfriend had asked for the money to be sent to her “friend’s account” as her friend had the credit card to purchase the airline ticket.

    “There is so much social engineering involved in romance scam cases, and victims often don’t believe that they are caught up in a scam. That is what has happened in this case. Barry refused to believe this was a scam and despite being warned of the risks, he sent the money,” says Kai Fong.

    In another case, romance scam victim Sally (details have been changed) believed she was sending money to her US Army surgeon boyfriend stationed in Syria. But Sally’s “boyfriend” said he couldn’t access his bank account due to a poor internet connection and needed the money urgently to fly to NZ. This customer had already sent considerable funds to her “boyfriend” from a number of banks, despite being warned of the risks. The funds for the latest transaction were the proceeds of a personal loan from a finance company.

    “As in this case, criminals can go to great lengths to provide evidence to support their fake personas,” says Kai Fong.

    “They set up bogus social media profiles, and often share doctored documents such as boarding passes or letters from fake employers. While relationship scams primarily involve romantic relationships, criminals can also exploit friendships built up online too.

    “So, while we’ve got an eye out for red roses this Valentine’s Day, and I know it’s not very romantic, my plea is that New Zealanders keep an eye out for the red flags of romance scams this year too.”

    How to recognise a romance scam: 

    • Strong emotions are expressed within a short timeframe.
    • The scammer gives you excuses as to why they cannot meet in person or video call.
    • They’ve asked you to keep the relationship a secret.
    • You’re asked to provide financial assistance.
    • You’re asked to receive money on their behalf and forward it to them.

    Top tips to protect yourself from romance scams: 

    • Never send money or give personal or financial information to someone you have just met or have not met in person.
    • Do not trust someone who claims to be in love with you after a short time without meeting you.
    • Do not trust someone who asks you to communicate only through email, phone, or chat apps and avoids video calls or social media.
    • Do not trust someone who has a lot of excuses for not meeting you in person or who cancels plans at the last minute.
    • The internet is your friend – use reverse image search to check if their photos are stolen from someone else. Search for their name, email, phone number, or other details on the internet and see if they match what they have told you.
    • A great relationship isn’t a secret! Talk to your friends and family about your new relationship. They may be able to spot the signs of a scam that you may have missed.
    • Report any suspicious or fraudulent activity to the online platform where you met the person.  If you’ve sent any funds, contact your bank immediately.

    The post From red roses to red flags – BNZ warns of increase in relationship scams ahead of Valentine’s Day appeared first on BNZ Debrief.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: IMF Executive Board Completes the Sixth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Guinea-Bissau and Approves US$7.3 Million Disbursement

    Source: IMF – News in Russian

    August 28, 2024

    • The IMF Executive Board today completed the sixth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Guinea-Bissau. This decision allows for an immediate disbursement of SDR5.44 million (about US$7.3 million) to help meet the country’s financing needs.
    • The authorities’ commitment to a range of challenging policy reforms is starting to show some results. They should persevere with their ambitious structural reform agenda to improve domestic revenue mobilization, strengthen expenditure controls, and enhance governance.
    • Economic growth is expected to reach 5 percent in 2024, while inflation should slow to 4.2 percent compared to 7.2 percent in 2023. However, the economic outlook remains subject to significant near-term risks.

    Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the sixth review under Guinea-Bissau’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. The three-year arrangement, approved on January 30, 2023, aims to secure debt sustainability, improve governance, and reduce corruption while creating fiscal space for inclusive growth. The Executive Board granted an augmentation of access (140 percent of quota or SDR 39.76 million) on November 29, 2023.

    The completion of the sixth review enables the disbursement of SDR 5.44 million (about US$7.3 million) to help meet the country’s balance-of-payments and fiscal financing needs. This brings total disbursement under the arrangement to SDR 24.88 million (about US$ 33.44 million). In completing the sixth review, the Executive Board granted a waiver of nonobservance of the end-April 2024 quantitative performance criterion on the floor on social and priority spending and the continuous quantitative performance criterion on the ceiling on the accumulation of new external payment arrears. Furthermore, the Executive Board also completed the financing assurances review.

    Economic growth is projected at 5 percent in 2024 and inflation should decline significantly from last year to reach 4.2 percent. The current account deficit is expected to narrow and reach 6.1 percent of GDP. The authorities remain committed to achieving the domestic primary deficit target of 1.2 percent of GDP in 2024 to put public debt on a firm downward trajectory. The authorities’ commitment to a range of challenging policy reforms is starting to show some results, but the economy remains subject to important near-term risks, including a challenging socio-political climate.

    At the conclusion of the Executive Board’s discussion, Mr. Li, Deputy Managing Director and Acting Chair, made the following statement:

    “Guinea-Bissau continues to face very challenging external and domestic environments. Terms-of-trade shocks and high inflation continue, while the tightening of regional financial conditions have raised borrowing costs. Despite these challenges, the Guinea-Bissau authorities continued to build consensus on critical reforms and maintained political and macroeconomic stability. It is also commendable that the authorities have restored orderly export processes of cashew nuts, which are essential for growth and fiscal revenue, and maintained strong fiscal consolidation measures. Continued commitment to the implementation of structural reforms and policies under the ECF arrangement will be critical to ensure debt sustainability, macroeconomic stability, and address the country’s vast developmental needs.

    “Program performance in the sixth review has improved. Seven out of nine Quantitative Performance Criteria (QPC) as well as all two Indicative Targets were met for April 2024. The QPC on external payment arrears as well as the continuous structural benchmark (SB) on debt service were missed due to technical arrears in external debt service. To avoid recurrence of external arrears, the authorities should strictly adhere to the revised continuous SB which incorporates a corrective action. The QPC on social priority spending was missed due to delayed external project grants, which are expected to materialize in coming months.

    “Fiscal consolidation remains critical to reduce vulnerabilities and ensure debt sustainability and macroeconomic stability. This should be underpinned by strict rationalization of non-priority expenditure and revenue mobilization. To control spending pressures ahead of the legislative election in November 2024 and ensure achievement of the fiscal consolidation targets, expenditure controls through the Technical Committee of Arbitration of Budgetary Expenditure (COTADO) should be strengthened, and the containment of wage bill spending should continue. Revenue mobilization should focus on reducing tax expenditures and strengthening of revenue administration. The authorities should also continue to engage donors for additional budget support and grants to finance social priority spending. Moreover, it is important to strengthen debt management procedures to avoid the incurrence of technical arrears.

    “The authorities are implementing structural reforms which are pivotal to the program’s success. Urgent actions should be taken to mitigate fiscal risks from the public utility company. The authorities should also continue advancing the disengagement of the undercapitalized bank, including through contingency planning. Moreover, further efforts are needed to improve governance, especially transparency in public procurement and beneficial ownership information, which are the essential steps to improve the anti-corruption and AML/CFT effectiveness.”

    IMF Communications Department
    MEDIA RELATIONS

    PRESS OFFICER: Tatiana Mossot

    Phone: +1 202 623-7100Email: MEDIA@IMF.org

    @IMFSpokesperson

    https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2024/08/28/pr25312-guinea-bissau-imf-exec-board-completes-6th-rev-ecf-arr-approves-us7m-disbursement

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