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IKEA’s strategic overhaul
Many opine this could result in better tax planning, while some say, the Kamprad family could benefit from it, while others think it could boost growth. What is your take on the matter? In what has been described as a… Read More ›
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Iran wants increased access to global financial system
Despite the lifting of certain economic sanctions, the U.S. still has rules which forbid U.S. banks to work with Iran, which essentially acts as a barrier for Iran to benefit from the U.S. financial system. In the wake of Iran… Read More ›
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TeraExchange and Javelin preparing to bring class action lawsuits against 12 major banks
Their lawsuit revolves around the provisions in the Dodd-Frank Act which aims to bring transparency in the trading of interest rates swaps. In a development that could have a significant impact on major banks, two lone trading start-ups are set… Read More ›
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Volkswagen’s brand taking a hit due to no solution to diesel emission scandal
Its sales chart have marched steadily southwards for the last 18 months. With Volkswagen yet to find a suitable solution for its diesel emission scandal, its brand is taking a hit with models across the brand showing falling sales in… Read More ›
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Spain’s Industry Minister resigns after his name figures in the Panama Papers
Two Spanish news outlets have claimed they have documents which link Jose Manuel Soria and his brother to an offshore account. Spain’s Minister of Industries Jose Manuel Soria has sent in his papers after his name was mentioned in the… Read More ›
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Well Fargo’s ranking in the global financial system gets a boost
A financial watch dog within the U.S. Government’s Treasury Department has boosted Well Fargo’s ranking in the global financial system. As per the findings of a U.S. government research group, Wells Fargo & Co is the only large U.S. bank… Read More ›
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QSR’s force McDonald to change its approach to the Asian market
This strategic change will be hugely beneficial for McDonald as it will be largely absolved of fluctuations in China’s turbulent economy but will come with assured yearly royalties. As per sources who are familiar with the matter at hand, McDonald’s… Read More ›
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Largest U.S. coal producer files for bankruptcy
A significant dip in demand from China, along with falling prices have deeply affected its operations. The Obama administration’s climate change policies have only compounded its woes. Faced with a significant drop in coal prices, U.S. coal producer Peabody Energy… Read More ›
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Viacom’s gets Redstone’s thumbs up for selling minority stake in Paramount Studio
Sumner Redstone, a 92 year old majority stakeholder of Viacom, had opposed the sale. As per a report from the WSJ, Sumner Redstone, who holds a controlling stake in Viacom, is opposed to Phillipe Dauman’s, Viacom’s CEO, plans of selling… Read More ›
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Antitrust regulators in South Africa extend AB-InBev SABMiller deal by 15 days
South Africa’s Competition Commission extends deadline scrutiny for AB-InBev’s acquisition of SABMiller by 15 days. South Africa’s antitrust authorities have extended the scrutiny period of Anheuser-Busch InBev’s acquisition of SABMiller by 15 days. This is because the competition watchdog needed… Read More ›
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