Although officials from Greek’s central banks have said Brexit’s fallout on its economy will be limited, its stock markets have plunged by 28%. Greek’s central bank has notified that Britain’s decision to exit the European Union will have a limited… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Brexit Fallout – SNB confirms intervention in forex market
Switzerland’s National Bank has confirmed that it has intervened in the sudden rise of the franc in the wake of Brexit. With Brexit voters choosing to leave the European Union, Switzerland’s central bank has given a rare confirmation that it… Read More ›
British markets plunge on the eve of referendum
London bankers have rarely witnessed the scale of the volatility that is sweeping through Britain’s financial markets. If British voters choose to remain within the EU, the market could perhaps reverse the losses, however if Brexit were to happen …… Read More ›
Toshiba Sued over its Accounting Scandal by Japan Government Pension Fund
A law suit that claims nearly $10 million in damages has been filed against Toshiba by Japan’s $1.3 trillion public pension fund. The damages have been claimed after the fund lost money following the accounting scandal that pushed down the… Read More ›
British car manufacturing industry could be severely affected in case of Brexit
If Brexit were to happen Jaguar Land Rover could face a $1.47 billion in taxes by 2020. According to two sources who are familiar with the matter at hand, Britain’s largest car manufacturer, Jaguar Land Rover, could face the brunt… Read More ›
Money Transfers Seem Like “Sending an iMessage” as Banks Try Ripple Blockchain
In a move that could make the process of using blockchain technology faster and cheaper, several global banks including Santander and UBS are conducting real-world trials using blockchain technology for international cross-border payments. Technology provided by U.S. start-up Ripple to test… Read More ›
Ex-Deutsche Bank Executive in Asia Sues Lender for $17 Million
The German firm Deutsche Bank AG is being sued for HK$135.3 million ($17 million) in a wrongful dismissal claim filed with Hong Kong’s labor tribunal by a former co-head of Asia corporate finance at the bank – Douglas Morton. According to… Read More ›
Labaton Sucharow LLP files proposed class action lawsuit on VW on behalf of Boston Retirement System
In the U.S., Volkswagen has until June 28 to reach a settlement with regulators and car owners for its diesel emission cheating scandal. The public pension fund for Boston municipal employees, Boston Retirement System has filed the first bondholders proposed… Read More ›
Oil rallies with diminishing Brexit apprehensions
Three opinion polls have shown that British voters could potentially vote to remain in the EU. The markets have cheered in the wake of such reports. With polls showing a diminished chance of a Brexit from the European Union, investor’s… Read More ›
What’s in Store for the Oil Industry if there’s a Brexit?
There would be a fall in the price of oil – but not for long, predicts the Societe Generale’s head of oil market research, if the U.K. public votes to leave the European Union (EU). With a positive reaction seen… Read More ›