ExxonMobil along with 4 other companies have been removed from its board following non-compliance to key minimum requirements, including on emissions reporting and targets. In a significvant development, the Legal & General Investment Management, Britain’s biggest asset manager, has dumped… Read More ›
HR & Organization
Liu Young-Way replaces Terry Gou as Foxconn’s chairman
Terry Gou is preparing to run for Taiwan’s 2020 presidential elections. On Friday, Foxconn stated, it has named the current head of its chip unit as its chairman. Liu Young-Way will now be replacing Terry Gou as Foxconn’s chairman. Foxconn’s… Read More ›
South Korean brands rule J.D Power’s 2019 Initial Quality Study for automotive brands in the U.S.
This is a must read for those looking to purchase a car. In what is likely to be an eye opener, an annual ranking exercise by researcher J.D. Power revealed that South Korean brands have once again demonstrated their best… Read More ›
Deutsche Bank AG probed for compliance to money laundering laws and other financial crimes
U.S. federal authorities are probing to trace and map the flow of illicit funds through the U.S. financial system. According to a report from the New York Times which cites 7 sources familiar with an enquiry, U.S. federal authorities are… Read More ›
Airbus surges ahead with orders from big buyers at Paris Airshow
The A321neo is the most efficient single-aisle jet currently in the market. In a significant development, Airbus made a strong headway in getting orders and sealed deals with big buyers for its latest passenger jet, the A321XLR, at the Paris… Read More ›
Dish Network closing on $6 billion deal for T-Mobile-Sprint Corp’s assets
The potential deal could be formally announced later this week. According to a report from Bloomberg which cites sources familiar with the matter at hand, satellite TV provider Dish Network Corp is in talks to purchase the wireless assets of… Read More ›
Anadarko Petroleum Corp approves $20 billion for Mozambique LNG export project
Following Occidental Petroleum Corp acquisition of Anadarko, the Mozambique LNG project will be sold to French energy major Total SA. In what is slated to be Africa’s single biggest LNG project, U.S. energy Anadarko Petroleum Corp stated, it has approved… Read More ›
Swedbank suspends Estonian heads in Danske Bank probe
The suspensions are aimed at helping Swedbank with discussions with authorities in the ongoing Danske Bank probe. In a significant development, Swedbank has suspended, with immediate effect, the two most senior executives at its Estonian business, which is being investigated… Read More ›
Indigo places jet engine order worth $20 billion with CFM International
The development sees Indigo moving away from Pratt & Whitney engines to CFM’s 1LEAP-1A engines. IndiGo, India’s biggest airline stated, it has placed a $20 billion order for jet engines from CFM International. The development is significant since it marks… Read More ›
Pfizer Inc to acquire Array Biopharma Inc for $10.64 billion
The deal will not only add to Pfizer’s EPS, but will also provide to stronger traction in the cancer drugs market. U.S. pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc stated it would acquire Array Biopharma Inc for $10.64 billion in cash. The potential… Read More ›