Brexit allows Britain to have an independent trade policy. A framework for a trade agreement with the U.S. has already been laid. Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement saying U.S.-U.K trade could be potentially hit due to Britain’s trade arrangements… Read More ›
HR & Organization
Tories to back May’s Brexit deal if timetable for departure is tabled: The Times
The Tories are pushing for a Canada-style agreement. As per a report from The Times, Brexiteers “will back British Prime Minister May’s deal if she says when she’s quitting”. The Times report states the Tories are likely to soften their… Read More ›
Avoid China-made telecommunication equipment: U.S. to allies
The United States is pushing allies to avoid using telecommunication equipment made by Chinese Companies, including Huawei Technologies, citing heightened cybersecurity risks. Following perceptions of threats from espionage, the U.S. government is persuading internet providers and wireless operators in allied… Read More ›
Spinning-off network assets from Telecom Italia (TIM) risks 20k jobs
Italy’s government is weighing the pros and cons of spinning-off the fixed-line network of former telecoms monopolist Telecom Italia. On Friday, a source within telecoms union UILCOM disclosed, plans to spin off the fixed-line network of former telecoms monopolist Telecom… Read More ›
Christmas shopping season at risk of being derailed by “yellow vests”
Demonstrations by “yellow vests” have led to a 35% fall in daily revenues as well as 47% drop in footfalls for French retailers. On Friday, French retailers stated, protests against rising fuel prices as well as French President Emmanuel Macron’s… Read More ›
European Securities and Markets Authority wants no disruption to UK clearing houses
Irrespective of whether negotiators and lawmakers manage to hammer out a Brexit deal, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) wants no disruption to central clearing. On Friday, in a significant development, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) stated,… Read More ›
EU-Britain agrees on declaration on their future ties
Much of the noise coming out of Britain was in this general direction. This draft declaration could potentially stymie headwinds for British Prime Minister Theresa May. On Thursday, as per an official from the European Union with knowledge of the… Read More ›
Mattress Firm Inc emerges from bankruptcy within 2 months of filing for Chapter 11 protection
The firm’s strategic decision to voluntarily file an early protection from bankruptcy in October 2018, gave it some much needed breathing room. On Thursday, Steinhoff International stated its Mattress Firm Inc unit, the largest mattress retailer in the United States,… Read More ›
China gauging impact of U.S. report under Section 301
The U.S. has proposed to expand the list of high-technologies listed under Section 301 which bars their exports to countries that are deemed as unfriendly. On Thursday, a spokesman from China’s Commerce Ministry stated, Beijing is in the process of… Read More ›
Renault-Nissan Alliance global alliance to remain strong: Bruno Le Maire
Both, France and Japan, have indicated that they are ready to stabilize and conslidate the alliance between Renault and Nissan. On Wednesday, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire stated, the consolidation of the alliance between France’s Renault and Japan’s Nissan… Read More ›