According to a presentation by the Spanish government, Madrid is set to invest $5.11 billion (4.3 billion euros) in the production of electric vehicles as part of a major national spending program financed mostly by European Union recovery funds. The… Read More ›
Month: July 2021
US companies face increased legal risks if their supply chains are implicated to forced labour camps in Xinjiang
On Tuesday, in a report the Financial Times said, the U.S. government is slated to companies of heightened risks in operating in Hong Kong; it is also scheduled to update a previously issued warning on Xinjiang. The report draws attention… Read More ›
UK based equity funds sees $8.6 billion inflows
On Tuesday, in a statement fund network Calastone said, UK-based equity funds recorded inflows totaling to $8.6 billion (6.2 billion pounds) during the second quarter. Incidentally, funds focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have grossed 50% of net… Read More ›
Novo Nordisk acquires Prothena Corp’s experimental heart therapy PRX004
In a joint statement Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk and U.S. drug developer Prothena Corp said, the former will acquire the latter’s experimental heart therapy PRX004, in a deal that could be worth up to $1.23 billion. Novo’s acquisition is in… Read More ›
Deal To Tax Multinational Companies Endorsed By G20 Finance Ministers
A plan to force multinational companies to cough up their “fair share” of taxes in countries all around the world was endorsed by the finance ministers of G20 countries. This plan which is aimed at preventing large multinationals to avoid… Read More ›
Virgin Galactic’s First Successful Space Flight’ Owner Branson Participates
The space flight venture that was started by British billionaire Richard Branson achieved a symbolic milestone on Sunday as his Virgin Galactic rocket plane safely returned to the Earth after soaring more than 50 miles above the New Mexico desert… Read More ›
Vietnam’s domestic car manufacturer Vinfast opens offices in Europe, North America
On Monday, Vietnam’s domestic car manufacturer Vinfast said, it has opened offices in Europe and in North America. The development marks the company joining a crowded sector as it tries to woo customers with smart electric cars. VinFast, a unit… Read More ›
Market hasn’t factored longterm climate risks: Invesco survey
According to the results of a survey by Invesco, nearly a third of sovereign wealth funds and central banks have raised their focus on environmental, social and governance issues over the past year with the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic highlighting issues… Read More ›
UK CFOs double down capex as economy reopens
According to the results of a survey of chief finance officers, large businesses in Britain are surging ahead with post-lockdown investment plans. In a statement audit firm Deloitte said, its poll found CFOs were planning to increase investment, as well… Read More ›
Large insurance and reinsurance companies launch alliance towards net-zero emissions economy
In a significant development, 8 of the world’s top insurance and reinsurance companies, including Europe’s top three insurers by premiums, Allianz, AXA and Generali, have launched a partnership to help speed up the transition towards a net zero emissions economy…. Read More ›