By focusing on quietly targeting specific sectors like clearing, fintech and high frequency trading, Amsterdam is taking a different approach from other European cities to lure London’s post-Brexit business. “Within that financial sector, there are parts, niches, clusters that will… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Lapses at DBS, UBS, Standard Chartered Uncovered in Singapore in Relation to 1MDB Scandal
Singapore’s central bank has said that it had found lapses and weaknesses related to the beleaguered Malaysian wealth fund which has embroiled DBS, UBS and Standard Chartered in the scandal surrounding 1MDB. Actions against the banks would be taken as… Read More ›
EU Commission shows lukewarm response to Chinese demands for changes in trade rules
China has been struggling with overcapacity, especially in the steel sector. The European Commission has announced that it could change the way it calculates unfair subsidies and dumping in response to China’s demand that it be treated like a normal… Read More ›
$20 Million Raised by Start-up Developing Keyhole Surgery Robot
Backed by European automation giant ABB, $20.3 billion was raised by a start-up creating robots to assist surgeons in carrying out keyhole surgery. A surgeon is allowed to operate by only making a tiny incision rather than a large opening… Read More ›
Return to Global Markets being Explored by Iran After 14 Year Hiatus
A year after a historic nuclear deal that offered it a route out of isolation Iran is seeking to finance an economic recovery by exploring a return to international debt markets for the first time since 2002. In a step… Read More ›
Chip-design Powerhouse ARM to be Bought by Japans Softbank for $32 billion
In a deal worth more than $32 billion, ARM Holdings the giant U.K. semiconductor firm that supplies part of the chip design used in Apple iPhones, will be bought over by Japan’s Softbank. This was announced by the two firms on… Read More ›
BCG says Investment Banks’ Revenue Could be Cut by $8 Billion by Brexit
According to a report by the Boston Consulting Group, securities firms could be pushed to exit some trading businesses and the global investment banks’ revenue could be reduced by about $8 billion due to Britain’s vote to leave the European… Read More ›
Most CFOs of big British companies expect significant slowdown in the British economy
Capital expenditures and the rate of hiring are set to slowdown in the wake of Britain choosing to leave the European Union. According to a survey done on Britain’s biggest companies, their future is beset by doubts over Britain choosing… Read More ›
In the wake of Brexit ECB’s Draghi urges increased government spending
With high unemployment in the Eurozone, especially EU countries must significantly boost their individual government spending which is likely to mitigate the risks of resentment towards the EU project. Mario Draghi, the European Central Bank’s President is likely to plead… Read More ›
‘Pokemon Go’ can be Used to Help you Sell Your House
Despite adding a redesigned roof deck might help draw potential buyers to the open house at his $1.5 million listing, real estate agent Jay Glazer near Manhattan’s Washington Square Park decided to add this line to the sale advertisement for… Read More ›