In a statement the US Securities and Exchange Commission said its Division of Corporation Finance has told companies to disclose the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on their business, including nationalization of assets. In a guidance posted on its website, the… Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
EU Is Split On How To Transition Away From Russian Energy
The European Union countries are divided on how quickly they should reduce their reliance on Russian energy supply. Despite the imposition of sanctions in other areas of commerce, the EU continues to rely substantially on Russian oil and gas. Germany’s… Read More ›
Australia Hikes Interest Rates For First Time In More Than A Decade
For the first time in more than a decade, Australia’s central bank has hiked interest rates. As Australia prepares for an election that will be primarily focused on the rising cost of living, the increase will put additional strain on… Read More ›
Putin orders retaliatory economic sanctions on unfriendly entities and countries
In a statement on Tuesday, the Kremlin said, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on retaliatory economic sanctions in response to “unfriendly actions of certain foreign states and international organisations”. The kremlin did not shed light on which… Read More ›
Germany pledges $10.51 billion to help India achieve climate change goals
In a statement to the media, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, Germany has pledged $10.51 billion (10 billion euros) to help India achieve its climate goals following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Berlin. Both leaders highlighted… Read More ›
Hungary and Slovakia will be exempt from Russian oil embargo: EC
According to two EU officials, the European Commission may exempt Hungary and Slovakia from an European embargo on Russian oil, given their dependence on Russian crude. The European Commission is expected to finalise a sixth package of EU sanctions against… Read More ›
Greece lifts COVID-19 restrictions in bid to boost tourism
Ahead of the crucial summer tourist season, Greece has lifted its COVID-19 restrictions for foreign and domestic flights, said its civil aviation authority in a statement. Athens hopes to see revenues from tourism bounce back from the pandemic slump. To… Read More ›
Amazon’s Net Loss Raises The Question Of Whether It Has Created Too Many Warehouses
Amazon.com Inc has spent billions of dollars on new warehouses in recent years, slashing earnings while claiming to investors that it had no alternative but to fulfill ever-increasing consumer demand. According to observers, Amazon may have created too much, too… Read More ›
Food Prices Will Continue To Rise, Warns Asda Chairman Stuart Rose
The high cost of raw materials will result in food prices continuing to rise and remain higher “for quite some time,” according to Asda chairman Lord Rose. Many families trying to make ends meet will “suffer,” the Conservative peer said,… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia May Reduce June Crude Prices To Asia From Their All-Time Highs
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest crude exporter, may drop prices for crude grades supplied to Asia in June after benchmarks fell from records the previous month as COVID lockdowns curtailed demand in China, the world’s largest petroleum importer, traders said… Read More ›