The suspensions are aimed at helping Swedbank with discussions with authorities in the ongoing Danske Bank probe. In a significant development, Swedbank has suspended, with immediate effect, the two most senior executives at its Estonian business, which is being investigated… Read More ›
Month: June 2019
Report Estimates 9.6% Growth In Global Electronic Gaming Revenues For 2019
A report from gaming analytics firm Newzoo has predicted there would be a growth of 9.6 per cent year on year in the revenues for the growth of the global video and electronic games market for the entire of 2019,… Read More ›
Indigo places jet engine order worth $20 billion with CFM International
The development sees Indigo moving away from Pratt & Whitney engines to CFM’s 1LEAP-1A engines. IndiGo, India’s biggest airline stated, it has placed a $20 billion order for jet engines from CFM International. The development is significant since it marks… Read More ›
Pfizer Inc to acquire Array Biopharma Inc for $10.64 billion
The deal will not only add to Pfizer’s EPS, but will also provide to stronger traction in the cancer drugs market. U.S. pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc stated it would acquire Array Biopharma Inc for $10.64 billion in cash. The potential… Read More ›
French-Israeli billionaire Patrick Drahi to acquire auction house Sotheby for $3.7 billion
The acquisition is being routed though BidFair USA. In a deal worth $3.7 billion, Patrick Drahi, has agreed to purchase art auction house Sotheby. The billionaire tycoon behind telecoms and media group Altice has signed a definitive agreement to be… Read More ›
Etihad Airways appoints Andrew Macfarlane as the group’s CFO
Etihad’s former CFO, Mark Powers had resigned in April with Adam Boukadidam; Etihad’s finance executive replaced Powers on an interim basis. On Monday, a spokesman for Etihad Airways disclosed, the airlines has appointed Andrew Macfarlane as the group’s CFO. Mark… Read More ›
Economic impact of China’s extradition law with Hong Kong
According to Kevin Yam, a prominent Hong Kong-based lawyer, high net-worth individuals from Hong Kong are taking steps to relocate their assets to Singapore. China’s aggressive push towards Hong Kong is starting to have repercussions. According to lawyers, bankers, and… Read More ›
Google appoints Stanley Chen as MD of Greater China Sales and Operations
China is under increasing pressure to open up its market to foreign players. On Monday, Alphabet Inc’s Google has appointed Stanley Chen as the managing director of its Greater China sales and operations. According to a statement, Chen, was previously… Read More ›
Goldman Sachs to merge its private investing arms and create a new division
The move underscores Goldman Sach’s new focus on getting better returns from its asset-management division. As per a report from the Wall Street Journal citing sources familiar with the matter at hand, Goldman Sachs Group Inc its private-investing arms and… Read More ›
Papa John’s International Inc replaces KPMG with EY as its auditors
This is not a routine change of financial auditors… In a development that will certainly raise eyebrows, according to a regulatory filing by Papa John’s International Inc, it has dismissed KPMG LLP as its financial auditor and has appointed Ernst… Read More ›