Pakistan appears to be befriending China – the second largest economy in the world, to a greater extent within just 24 hours of the U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Pakistan on Twitter. It was just one day ago that Pakistan… Read More ›
Month: January 2018
Britain eyeing TPP once it leaves the EU in March 31, 2019
EU rules state that Britain cannot join any trade deal before it leaves the bloc. The Financial Times has reported that Britain is interested in joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade bloc once it formally leaves the European Union. Britain has… Read More ›
Ant Financial’s acquisition of MoneyGram International does not pass CFIUS scrutiny
Of late, the U.S. government has focused on the cyber security, data integrity and privacy related angles to a deal before it gives its blessings. The U.S. government has rejected the acquisition bid by Ant Financial, a unit of Alibaba… Read More ›
British energy giant BP set to gain from overhaul of U.S. tax reforms
Large oil firms, including BP and Shell are expected to benefit from changes made to the U.S tax code. On Tuesday, BP stated it expects a positive outcome from the recent changes in the U.S. tax law on its future… Read More ›
Britain’s Brexit minister pitches for inclusion of financial services into free trade deal with the EU
Michel Barnier, EU’s Chief Brexit negotiator, had ruled out knowledge of an unfettered access to financial services in any trade deal with Britain. On Tuesday, Britain’s Brexit Minister David Davis stated that its financial services sector wants to be part… Read More ›
Crude oil posts strongest ever opening of the year since 2014
Despite receiving support for its bullish upward drive, rising U.S. oil production is likely to be a drag for oil’d 2018 outlook. On Tuesday, oil prices posted their strongest ever opening since 2014, with the anti-government uprising in Iran along… Read More ›
U.S. Congress approves 2.3% tax on U.S. medical devices
As per lobby groups from medical device makers, the re-imposition of the levy stiffles will once again stifle growth in the sector and slash jobs. Despite opposition from the medical manufacturing industry and a section of U.S. lawmakers, the U.S…. Read More ›
AT&T’s stands to gains significantly from its FirstNet project
All 50 States of the U.S. have agreed to participate in this $6.5 billion nationwide broadband network with U.S. territories, including Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa set to confirm their respective participation by the end of March 2018. Following… Read More ›
Nippon Life Insurance – looking to diversify its revenue streams
Nippon Life Insurance’s move is in line with the insurance industry’s efforts to divert funds into foreign corporate bonds and alternative investments, however the rise of interest rates in the U.S. is likely to pose a challenge to its strategy… Read More ›
Dominic Blakemore appointed CEO of Compass
Blakemore’s appointment to the helm of the world’s largest catering firm, comes 3 months ahead than it was scheduled. Following the tragic demise of Richard Cousins, 58, CEO of Compass, a British-based company that was the world’s largest catering firm,… Read More ›