Although rumors of a 3-way split are doing the rounds, analysts from Goldman Sachs opine, given the preference of clients who choose ad agencies with integrated services over others, divestments and sales of assets are unlikely to be considered in… Read More ›
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Blackstone Group LP raises $9.4 billion in new Asia-focussed funds
Blackstone’s real estate fund set a new record as the largest-ever investment fund dedicated to the real estate sector in Asia. As part of a strategic move, U.S. private equity fund Blackstone Group LP has raised $9.4 billion in a… Read More ›
Toshiba to buyback shares worth at least $6.3 billion
The move is aimed at keeping its earlier promise to shareholders that it would reward them. On Wednesday, Toshiba Corp stated, it would buyback its shares worth at least $6.3 billion (700 billion yen). Toshiba’s move comes in the wake… Read More ›
Credit Suisse strengthens its Southeast Asia businesses with key changes in HR
The move underscores Southeast Asia’s growing importance for churning out more profits for the bank. On Tuesday, in a move aimed at strengthening Credit Suisse’s franchise in Southeast Asia, Credit Suisse Group AG appointed Felicity Chan and Yvonne Voon in… Read More ›
Domino’s Pizza Group’s CFO leaves company for greener pastures
No reason was given for Rachel Osborne’s departure from Domino’s Pizza Group. The U.S. group was however quick to take control of the flow of conversation by stating that the company was on track to meet its guidance outlook for… Read More ›
Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority closes investigation into life insurer Scottish Widows
The investigation into the Scottish Widows was brought to an end due to “insufficient basis for taking any enforcement action”. On Tuesday, Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), its financial markets regulator, disclosed it has closed its investigation into Scottish Widows… Read More ›
Solidarity measures key metrics in Telecom Italia’s cost restructuring strategy
Why cut jobs when solidarity measures can garner equivalent results? On Tuesday, as per a source familiar with the matter at hand, as part of the ‘solidarity’ measures Telecom Italia has signed with trade unions, it will achieve savings that… Read More ›
The EU will act against U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel: Angela Merkel
In an unusual combative move, here is what German Chancellor Angela Merkel said after the G7 summit in Canada. German Chancellor Angela Merkel voiced regret vis-a-vis U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to withdraw support for a G7 communique. On… Read More ›
Regional security at threat, if Iran cornered: Iranian parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani
Although Ali Larijani’s posturing is aimed at Iran’s domestic population, it assumes significance due to its geo-economic ramifications. On Friday, Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Ali Larijani, said security in the Middle East could be threatened if Tehran was cornered by Saudi… Read More ›
Oil prices likely to rise due to U.S. sanctions on Iran and Venezuela
Iran slammed U.S. arrange of ignoring 60 years of OPEC’s history by suggesting Saudi Arabia boost its oil production in order to make up for Iran’s shortfall. In a development that essentially sets the stage for a tough meeting at… Read More ›