Hundreds of corporations, including Shell Plc, Hyundai Motor Co, and PwC, a worldwide professional services organisation, have said that they are withdrawing or halting activities in Russia as a result of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The following are some… Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
Debt Payments Are Proving Difficult For Russian Sanctions-Linked Companies
Investors were on pins and needles as coupon payments to international holders of Russian debt obligations tied to sanctioned oligarchs hit a snag due to Western sanctions prompted by Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. According to a source close to the… Read More ›
Britain’s Advertising Watchdog Tightens Its Regulation Of Crypto Firms
The Advertising Standards Authority of the United Kingdom has increased its scrutiny of cryptocurrency advertisements and has ordered more than 50 companies in the crypto industry to adequately inform their customers that digital assets are unregulated and volatile. During the… Read More ›
Russia Ukraine conflict fuels wheat futures prices, other commodities also affected
With the Russian invasion of Ukraine driving up global wheat futures, Vance Ehmke, a U.S. farmer, was eager to sell his grain. Local prices surged by nearly 30% to around $12 a bushel, the highest Ehmke could recall in 45… Read More ›
Russia may not stop with Ukraine: NATO
Within hours of Russian missiles striking cities in Ukraine at the start of the conflict, German naval commander Terje Schmitt-Eliassen was told to sail 5 warships under his command to Latvia in order to help protect the most vulnerable part… Read More ›
US Britain kick off talks to strengthen trade ties
British and U.S. officials have kicked off a two-day event aimed at strengthening trade in a move that underscores greater transatlantic cooperation. The development comes at a time when Western countries are increasing pressure on Russia over its move to… Read More ›
Japan’s Suzuki Will Invest $1.4 Billion In An Electric Vehicle Manufacturing In India.
Electric vehicle industry of India got a huge boost with the announcement of an investment of 104.4 billion rupees ($1.37 billion) in the country by Japan’s Suzuki Motor in its factory in the country to make electric vehicles (EVs) and… Read More ›
India’s Oil Imports From The US Are Expected To Climb, In The Face Of Criticism Of Russian Purchases
India’s oil imports from the United States will increase by 11% this year, according to officials, as the critically energy-short country seeks supplies from producers throughout the world, including Russia, which has been extensively sanctioned. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine… Read More ›
Australia bans export of alumina, aluminum, and bauxite to Russia
Australia has imposed further sanctions on Russia and has banned exports of alumina, bauxite, and aluminium ores as part of a measure to increase sanctions on Moscow. “Russia relies on Australia for nearly 20 percent of its alumina needs,” said… Read More ›
Russia averts sovereign bond default
As per a source familiar with the situation at hand, Russia has made payments towards sovereign bonds which were due this week, which was received by JPMorgan which processed it and made an onwards credit to Citi. With this Moscow has… Read More ›