As per lobby groups from medical device makers, the re-imposition of the levy stiffles will once again stifle growth in the sector and slash jobs. Despite opposition from the medical manufacturing industry and a section of U.S. lawmakers, the U.S…. Read More ›
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AT&T’s stands to gains significantly from its FirstNet project
All 50 States of the U.S. have agreed to participate in this $6.5 billion nationwide broadband network with U.S. territories, including Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa set to confirm their respective participation by the end of March 2018. Following… Read More ›
Nippon Life Insurance – looking to diversify its revenue streams
Nippon Life Insurance’s move is in line with the insurance industry’s efforts to divert funds into foreign corporate bonds and alternative investments, however the rise of interest rates in the U.S. is likely to pose a challenge to its strategy… Read More ›
Dominic Blakemore appointed CEO of Compass
Blakemore’s appointment to the helm of the world’s largest catering firm, comes 3 months ahead than it was scheduled. Following the tragic demise of Richard Cousins, 58, CEO of Compass, a British-based company that was the world’s largest catering firm,… Read More ›
Siemens to crystalise the value of its healthcare business in first half of 2018
This will be Germany’s largest IPO since Deutsche Telekom’s in 1996. Ahead of Healthineers’ IPO scheduled for the first half of 2018, Siemen’s healthcare business, the German giant will test the appetite of sovereign wealth funds to secure anchor investments… Read More ›
Healthcare Startup Claims Of Offering Blockchain Based Healthcare Services For Seamless Delivery Of Services
The anticipated rise in the expenses for healthcare globally by 2.4% to 7.5% by 2020 is being proposed to be tackled by Healthureum which is a health-focused startup and its operations are based on the blockchain technology. Containment and reduction… Read More ›
Goldman Sachs picks Dublin for its asset management business post Brexit
Luxembourg and Dublin have emerged as favorites among firms who are shifting their European operations from Britain following Brexit. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Goldman Sachs has picked Dublin as a location for its administrative staff… Read More ›
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Ltd to purchase 50 A320neo aircrafts from Airbus SE for $5.42 billion
The actual price that China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Ltd will pay however be lower than the aggregate list price of $5.42 billion, since it is a common practice in the aircraft industry to provide concessions to buyers. On Friday,… Read More ›
South Korea seizes Hong Kong-flagged vessel for supplying oil to North Korean vessels at mid-sea
South Korean officials have seized the vessel Lighthouse Winmore which they say transferred oil to North Korean vessels at mid-sea. An official from South Korea’s foreign ministry stated it has seized a Hong Kong flagged vessel suspected of transferring oil… Read More ›
M&A activity peaks in 2017
This marks the highest levels since the 2007-2009 financial crisis. Analysts opine that after the passing of the U.S. Tax bill, M&A activity could pick up in 2018. 2017 has been a strong year for the M&A scene with activity… Read More ›