In a blog post Uber’s Chief Security Officer stated that the company “expressly prohibits” the usage of the tech to evade local regulators. In a significant development, Uber Technologies Inc has made it amply clear that it does not… Read More ›
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Likelihood of SEC approving U.S ETF high
Although many investors have are hoping that the SEC will approve the creation of the United States’ first bitcoin exchange-traded fund, a few cautious ones, such as Michael Venuto, chief investment officer at Toroso Investments prefer to avoid the volatility… Read More ›
Foxconn to jointly bid with SK Hynix FOR Toshiba’s memory unit
Japanese business daily Nikkei has reported of such a move by Foxconn. The world’s biggest contract manufacturer, Foxconn reportedly approached South Korean chip manufacturer SK Hynix Inc to explore a joint bid for Toshiba Corp’s memory chip unit, reported the… Read More ›
Deutsche Bank plans major revamp to reinvent itself
Investors agree that the move is in the right direction. Having suffered significant losses, Deutsche Bank is planning on raising more capital as well as overhaul its business structure in order to reinvent itself. The strategic decision to revamp its… Read More ›
EU aims to unify Ireland’s electricity markets
The move could potentially boost the Irish government’s backing of the two new energy import projects: EirGrid and RTE’s Ireland-France electricity link.
UK manufacturing activity at a new high
The depreciation of the pound is a double edged sword: while exports have become more lucrative, imports have become more expensive as well. As per the results of a survey, the depreciating value of the pound as well as the… Read More ›
Banks paid $321 billion in fines after the 2007-2008 financial crisis: Boston Consulting Group
The fines indicate the growing efficiency of regulators in ensuring compliance from banks midst efforts made by the Trump administration to loosen banking laws. As per a note prepared by the Boston Consulting Group, with regulators stepping up their scrutiny,… Read More ›
White House proposal has significant budgetary cuts for ongoing environment and climate change programs
The Trump Administration aims to squeeze funds from climate change and environmental programs to direct them to fortifying the military. According to a person with direct knowledge of the proposal, the White House is proposing a significant cut, by as… Read More ›
Eurozone’s PMI points to strong economic growth across the region
IHS Markit’s final composite Purchasing Managers’ Index has risen to a new historic high. The results of a survey have disclosed that business in the Eurozone has grown in its fastest pace in almost 6 years with job creation being… Read More ›
China making efforts to more closely link its economy with that of the U.S.
Eyeing the twin objectives of deepening its economic cooperation with the U.S. and trying to internalize its currency, Beijing has awarded asset manager BlackRock access to its capital market. In a significant development, China has allowed BlackRock, an asset… Read More ›
