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NATO: Bulgaria, under pressure, beefing up its defense
Fifteen years have gone by, since Bulgaria joined NATO, but the transition from the Warsaw pact is still slowly ongoing. Among the factors sandbagging the Eastern European nation, is equipment. The upcoming plans of modernization may be the perfect opportunity… Read More ›
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U.S. venture capitalists set for record growth rate this year
Despite apprehensions of a corrections in venture capital funding, data from PitchBook Data Inc and National Venture Capital Association point to a bonanza year. According to a report that was released on Wednesday, U.S. venture capitalists are likely to sink… Read More ›
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson facing rebellion from cabinet member over no-deal Brexit
According to a report from The Times, a large number of conservative members of the ruling cabinet are likely to quit in case of a no-deal Brexit. On Wednesday, as per a report from the Times newspapers, British Prime Minister… Read More ›
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U.S. Federal Reserves approves simpler ‘Volcker Rule’
The ‘Volcker Rule’ was created in the wake of the 2007-2009 financial crisis and barred banks from making profit-seeking trades with customer funds. In a significant development, the Federal Reserve stated, it has approved a final rule which simplifies the… Read More ›
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Boris Johnson’s government aims to end Brexit negotiations by this week: Spectator
It all comes down to whether Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar is open for further negotiations. According to a report from the Spectator citing a contact in Downing Street, the British government is preparing to end Brexit negotiations by this… Read More ›
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U.S. Commerce Department places Hikvision and other Chinese companies and public security bureaus on trade blacklist
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Hyundai Card eyeing IPO for later this year
Hyundai Card has asked banks to pitch proposals for a potential IPO and expects to receive the proposals from banks by October 22. On Tuesday, Hyundai Card, the credit card unit of Hyundai Motor Group, disclosed it is preparing for… Read More ›
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Tesco Bank adds John Kingman to its board of directors
John Kingman was closely involved in the British government’s response to the 2008 financial crisis as Second Permanent Secretary to the treasury. On Monday, Tesco’s financial arm stated, it has appointed John Kingman, the businessman who oversaw Britain’s bailout of… Read More ›
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Banknote and passport printer De La Rue Plc appoints Clive Vacher as its CEO
London-listed De La Rue has printed nearly one third of the world’s banknotes in circulation; it is also the world’s biggest commercial printer of passports. On Monday, passport and Banknote printer De La Rue Plc stated, it has named Clive… Read More ›

