Letters have been sent to U.S. Commerce Secretary and U.S. Trade Representative highlighting the dangerous implications for U.S. businesses and consumers in renegotiating NAFTA provisions. On Thursday, agricultural groups, American retailers, and restaurant have weighed in against the Trump Administration’s… Read More ›
HR & Organization
Britain to enter into a bilateral trade agreement with Japan following Brexit
With reduced access to the EU’s single bloc economy, British Prime Minister Theresa May wants to assure her peers and British businesses that she can live up to their aspirations, deliver Brexit, and still manage the economy. As per a… Read More ›
Donald Trump to nominate Robert Jackson to the SEC
Jackson’s appointment will bring the 5 member SEC panel to its full strength which will then push for reducing regulatory commitments for public companies – an agenda that the Trump Administration wants fulfilled. According to person with the knowledge of… Read More ›
Expedia names Mark Okerstrom as its CEO
Okerstrom has hinted at a possible future tie up between Expedia and Uber Technologies. On Wednesday, Expedia Inc named Mark Okerstrom as its new chief executive and president. He replaces Dara Khosrowshahi who has been hired by Uber Technologies Inc… Read More ›
Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber’s CEO, underscores need for change of work culture, IPO in 18-36 months
Despite the troublesome inheritance, Khosrowshahi is firm on expanding Uber’s market share and taking Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber Technologies’ new Chief Executive informed employees that the company’s work culture will undergo change and that it is likely to go public in… Read More ›
American Express launches smart debt management tool to atract new customers
The debt management tool is likely to be very useful for big ticket items. In a strategic move aimed at roping in young, economically conscious consumers into its fold, American Express Co has unveiled a new option that allows young… Read More ›
Motiva Enterprises’ Texas oil refinery shutdown due to Harvey
19.6% of the U.S. oil refinery halted by tropical storm Harvey has halted, as of Tuesday. In a significant blow to U.S. oil production, the largest crude oil refinery in the country was forced to shutdown on Tuesday night due… Read More ›
Goldman Sachs’ CFO to detail the company’s bond trading strategy in September
This comes in the wake of the bank reporting a spectacular drop of 40% in its bond-trading revenues, which naturally has unnerved investors. In the wake of increased pressure from big investors who have grown frustrated by Goldman Sachs’ vague… Read More ›
Australia and Peru negotiating terms of an ambitious free trade agreement
The development marks the first signs of trade deal in the Pacific region following the U.S. withdrawal from the TPP. Peru expects to sign a “very ambitious” free trade deal with Australia which is likely to cover goods, investments, and… Read More ›
Joint military drills by South Korean & U.S. military reinforces confidence in region
Markets across the world have fallen due to North Korea’s missile launch. As per South Korea’s Yonhap news agency, top South Korean and U.S. military officials have agreed to make a strong response to North Korea’s latest ballistic missile… Read More ›