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More flexibility and stricter reporting rules needed for U.S. derivatives market: chairman of CFTC
Strongly in favor of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, through this new blueprint Christopher Giancarlo aims to improve optimize it the implementation of the rules in the act. On Thursday, Christopher Giancarlo, the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC),… Read More ›
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Qualcomm eases licensing terms, to unclog inflow of revenues
Through this strategic move Qualcomm is aiming to avoid potental future legal disputes and maintain its existing business structure. In a development that underscores how far Qualcomm Inc is willing to go to preserve its core business practice of making… Read More ›
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U.S.-Israeli startup GameEffective raises $11 million in new funding round
The startup aims to enhance employee performance and learning by using real time feedback through digital motivations, psychology and gamification. On Wednesday, GameEffective, a U.S.-Israeli startup stated which has created a digital platform to boost workforce performance, stated it has… Read More ›
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South Korea and GM weighing $2.8 billion investment plan
In a nerve-wrecking moment, literally at the very last hour, GM signs a preliminary deal with the union. Investment plan of $2.8 billion looks promising now. On Wednesday, a senior government source with direct knowledge of the matter stated, South… Read More ›
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China moving back on economic reforms: U.S. Consul general of Hong Kong & Macau
While China has been loquacious about economic reforms and opening up its domestic sector to foreign players, its actions on the ground reflect broken contracts and non-compliance of WTO rules. On Tuesday, the U.S. consul general of Macau and Hong… Read More ›
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Whirlpool divests its Embraco compressor business to Japan’s Nidec Corp for $1.08 billion
The strategic divestiture is aimed at increasing its focus on its consumer business. On Tuesday, Whirlpool Corp, a U.S. home appliance maker, disclosed it has agreed to divest its Embraco compressor business to Japan’s Nidec Corp for $1.08 billion. The… Read More ›
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ZTE’s valuation tumbles following U.S. sanctions
The United States sanctioned Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE after it was caught illegally shipping U.S. goods to Iran. With the United States banning ZTE Corp from selling its components to U.S. telecom equipment makers for seven years, Chinese funds… Read More ›
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Amazon increases its traction in India as its expands further into the groceries market
Last week, Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder and CEO told shareholders in a letter that Amazon India is its fastest growing marketplace: in its first year of Amazon Prime, Amazon added more members in India than any other location in Amazon’s… Read More ›
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Uber faces flak from Australia’s competition regulator
Uber is in the midst of preparing for its IPO in 2019. It is facing strong competition in the U.S. and in Europe. On Monday, the head of Australia’s antitrust regulator stated it will scrutinize contracts signed between Uber Technologies… Read More ›
