Products that are harmful for health of people and the environment are being slapped with new taxes by the United Kingdom as its government strives to alter the consumption behavior of consumers. Plastic bags, diesel cars and sugary soft drinks… Read More ›
Day: April 9, 2018
Financial Reporting Council (FRC) accepts tougher measures against poor financial reporting by the Big Four audit firms
Although the measures adopted by the FRC are strong, in comparison to penalties imposed by Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority they are still small. On Monday, in a significant development, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) disclosed that it has accepted the… Read More ›
Deutsche Bank appoints Christian Sewing as its Chief Executive Officer
Christian Sewing has been a member of the bank’s management board since 2015; he was responsible for overseeing its private and commercial bank division, which includes the Postbank retail banking unit. In a significant development, Deutsche Bank, Germany’s biggest lender,… Read More ›
Novartis to acquire AveXis for $8.7 billion
The acquisition will add AveXis top drug to its repertoire of drugs, which has a significant market in the U.S. for spinal muscular atrophy. On Monday, Switzerland-based healthcare giant Novartis announced its $8.7 billion deal to acquire AveXis; Novartis will… Read More ›