In October 2017, a class action lawsuit was filed against CBA for failing to disclose widespread breaches of anti-money-laundering rules. On Monday, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) disclosed that Phi Finney McDonald had served it with a class action… Read More ›
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Panasonic willing to increase investment in Gigafactory
Panasonic, the sole supplier of automotive batteries for Tesla’s current production models, has stated it is willing to increase its investment beyond its current $1.6 billion. On Monday, Panasonic Corp, which is already partnering with Tesla Inc in its Gigafactory,… Read More ›
EU leaders unite over screening of foreign investment and Trump’s aluminum and steel tariffs
Although the leaders of the world’s largest trading bloc did not specifically mention China and the United States, the writing on the wall is lucid. On Friday, leaders across the European Union pledged to act unanimously and firmly against protectionism… Read More ›
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis to divest its Alcon eye care devices business
The move is aimed at sharpening it focus on its prescription drugs business. On Friday, Novartis disclosed its plans of divesting all of its assets from its Alcon eye care devices business as it sharpens its focus on prescription drugs…. Read More ›
Fox-Disney deal set to be approved by U.S. antitrust regulators: source
The deal will still need to be approved by regulators from other countries. As per a source familiar with the matter at hand, the U.S. Justice Department is set to provide antitrust approval for Walt Disney Co’s bid to acquire… Read More ›
Fujifilm Holdings Corp threatens to compete with Xerox Corp unless tech agreement is renewed
Xerox has already started sourcing products from new vendors and has made it lucidly clear that it may not renew an agreement with Fujifilm. On Wednesday, Fujifilm Holdings Corp threatened Xerox Corp stating it will compete with it in the… Read More ›
Scotland’s Sturgeon priming itself for elections in autumn 2018
The UK has seen 4 elections in an equal number of years. In a significant development that could potentially have a bearing on Brexit negotiations, Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s First Minister has moved one of her key allies into a campaigning… Read More ›
BMW will continue producing cars despite Brexit concerns
Earlier comments published by the Financial Times suggested that BMW would move out of Britain due to Brexit-related supply chain disruptions.This report clarifies on that. On Tuesday, BMW’s special representative in Britain stated the automaker is not considering moving its… Read More ›
Australian Strategic Policy Institute finds Huawei Technologies sponsoring overseas trips of Australian politicians
China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, the world’s biggest maker of telecommunications network equipment, is increasingly finding it difficult to break into the U.S. and Australia telecommunication market on security concerns. A report by Australian think-tank Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)… Read More ›
Australia strengthens defense ties with U.S. with purchase of 6 Triton drones worth around $6 billion
The remotely piloted aircraft, made by U.S.-based Northrop Grumman Corp, will beef up the country’s long range operations, marine patrols and intelligence gathering. On Tuesday, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull stated, Australia will purchase 6 U.S. Triton remotely piloted aircraft… Read More ›