On Wednesday, Finnish telecom equipment giant Nokia stated, it had issued an offer to buy back its 1% notes in cash, which was due on March 15, 2021 for up to 500 million euros. The purpose of the tender offer… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Chinese regulators encouraging Asset Investment Companies to boost equity financing and debt to equity assets
In order to reduce leverage in the economy, Chinese regulators have allowed asset investment companies (AIC) to conduct asset management business to invest in debt-to-equity assets and boost equity financing in the country. Major state-owned banks including China Construction Bank… Read More ›
Egypt’s non-oil private sector collapses midst coronavirus lockdown
On Tuesday, according to the results of a survey, business activity in Egypt’s non-oil private sector collapsed in April, following the total shutdown of the tourism industry, weakening demand as well as the imposition of lockdowns in its cities as… Read More ›
U.S.-UK commence trade negotiations
On Tuesday, the United States and Britain launched trade negotiations through videoconferencing following the UK’s exit from the European Union. Both countries, struggling to cope with the coronavirus pandemic are aiming to shore up domestic supply chains. These talks are… Read More ›
CFOs of Britain’s 100 biggest companies have reduced risk appetite due to coronavirus pandemic
According to the results of a survey published on Monday by Deloitte, large companies in Britain expect the coronavirus to reduce their sales by more than a fifth this year. They expect the impact of the coronavirus to be worse… Read More ›
New Report Identifies 7 New Trends For Shoppers In A Post Covid-19 Era
The coronavirus pandemic has taught people to stay at home and work from home as well as forced people to adapt to new norms of shopping. Therefore, after the pandemic ultimately comes to an end, many people will potentially emerge… Read More ›
European Aviation Sector Witnessing ‘Tsunami’ Of Job Cuts, US Carriers Could Follow Suit
The severe hit of the travel restrictions and lockdown because of the novel coronavirus pandemic on the global airline industry has forced airlines to scale back their businesses. The airlines also do not see a quick recovery from the coronavirus… Read More ›
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund backs AGM resolution for ‘net zero’ bank by 2050
On Friday, in a statement Norway’s sovereign wealth fund stated, it will vote in favor of a resolution which will commit Barclays to tackle climate change at the bank’s annual general meeting on May 7. The resolution calls on Barclays… Read More ›
Ryanair grounds 99% of flights until July 2020
On Friday, Europe’s biggest low cost carrier Ryanair announced, it will be grounding more than 99% of its flights until July. It has also commenced negotiations with Boeing for cutting the number of aircraft deliveries over the next 24 months…. Read More ›
Have enough liquidity to sustain for next 12 months even without passengers: Heathrow Airport
In a statement, Europe’s busiest airport, London’s Heathrow Airport said, passenger numbers are expected to be down by nearly 97% in April; it went on to add, they are likely to remain weak until governments fighting the coronavirus outbreak deem… Read More ›