The yet to be officially announced move is aimed at offsetting regulatory cost pressures. On Friday, as per a report from Bloomberg, French bank Societe General SA, plans on trimming thousands of jobs at its global banking and investor solutions… Read More ›
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China applies coal pressure on Australia, terms it quality and safety assurance issue
Chinese customs has stopped importing Australian coal with the Chinese foreign ministry stating this is a “completely normal” practice. While China has always portrayed itself as playing by the rules, its surprising that it did not provide a guidance or… Read More ›
Global anti-terror financial watchdog places Cambodia on money-laundering watchlist
Cambodia has been placed on the watchlist of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) due to its susceptibility to money laundering and terrorism financing. On Friday, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global money-laundering watchdog, placed Cambodia on its… Read More ›
U.S. Federal Reserve permanently bars former MD of JPMorgan Chase & Co’s Hong Kong unit
With Timothy Fletcher’s cooperation, the U.S. Justice Department, the Federal Reserve and the SEC will follow through with any pending or potential enforcement action against other individuals who are or were affiliated with the Hong Kong unit of JPMorgan Chase… Read More ›
Swedish television highlights Swedbank’s links to Danske
A Swedish television program has stated it has uncovered documents which point to at least $4.30 billion (40 billion Swedish crowns) had been transferred between accounts at Swedbank and Danske in the Baltics between 2007 and 2015. Following a report… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin unveil F-21 fighter jet for India
Lockheed Martin unveiled the F-21 fighter jet at an airshow in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru. On Wednesday, in a development that underscores an increase fostering of U.S.-India defense ties, Lockheed Martin has offered India a new combat jet… Read More ›
Nissan likely to pushback on having the same chairman as Renault: FT
Given Renault’s stake in Nissan, Jean-Dominique Senard, Renault’s chairman, will be joining Nissan’s board. On Wednesday, the Financial Times reported citing sources with knowledge of the discussions at hand, Nissan Motor Co Ltd’s independent committee on governance is likely to… Read More ›
Bank of England will pump in money in case of no-deal Brexit: Richard Harrington
Richard Harrington, Britain’s junior business minister expects parliament to take charge in the event of a cliff hanger Brexit. Britain’s junior business minister Richard Harrington stated, the Bank of England may have to step in to pump in money into… Read More ›
Germany will tighten security standards before 5G auction in March
Germany will not take a hasty decision vis-a-vis Huawei, said a source. As per a source from the German government, it is unlikely that the German goverment will take a quick decision on whether to allow emabattled Chinese telecom equipment… Read More ›
India exempts small startups from angel tax to promote growth and jobs
The government has raised the investment threshold to 250 million rupees, up from 100 million rupees, on which tax exemptions can be availed. In a strategic move, India eased tax pressures for a new genre of businesses and exempt them… Read More ›