In a statement, electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) maker Vertical Aerospace said, it will go public through a merger with a blank-check firm in a deal valued at $2.2 billion. So far the company has pre-orders for up… Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
China passes law to counter foreign sanctions
On Thursday, Chinese state television reported that Beijing has passed a law to counter foreign sanctions. The bill had undergone a secret first review in April, and was passed by China’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC) standing committee… Read More ›
UK, US to collaborate on reopening travel industry
In a statement the British government said, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. President Joe Biden are likely to collaborate in opening up the travel sector between the two countries “as soon as possible”. In his first overseas trip, Biden… Read More ›
Judicial Court of Paris charges Peugeot with consumer fraud in diesel emission investigation
In a statement Stellantis said, a French court has charged its unit, Peugeot, with consumer fraud and ordered the company to provide $36 million (30 million euros) in in guarantees for potential payouts. The charge, part of a diesel emissions… Read More ›
US Super-Rich Allegedly Pay Very Little Taxes, Claims Leaked Documents
A new website has published leaked data that shows claimed details of how little income tax is actually paid by billionaires of the United States. The tax returns of some of the richest people of the world, including Jeff Bezos,… Read More ›
US Will Collaborate Closely With Its Allies To Ensure Supply Of Electric Vehicle Metals
Considering the environmental and other competing interests, it is imperative for the United States to work with its allies so that it is possible to secure the minerals that are critical for making electric vehicle batteries and process them within… Read More ›
Bigger mergers will attract higher fees after this proposed bill becomes law
In a significant development, the U.S. Senate has passed a bill that aims to increase the fees that companies would have to pay government antitrust agencies in case of large mergers. As a result, these government agencies will also have… Read More ›
Nvidia Files Application With Chinese Regulators For Approval Of $40bn Arm Deal
Eight months ago the acquisition of United Kingdom based chip designer Arm by the United States based Nvidia worth a $40bn deal was announced while the US firm has now submitted an application to Chinese competition regulators for reviewing of… Read More ›
Probe On Casinos Expanded By Australian Financial Crime Watchdog
Amid the casino industry in Australia struggling with the Covid-19 pandemic and heightened regulatory scrutiny, the anti-money-laundering agency of the country expanded a probe into due diligence at casinos which includes the three biggest operators of the industry and increasing… Read More ›
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority proposes increased clarity on short positions
In a significant development, Wall Street’s self-regulatory body, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), has proposed changes to its short-interest reporting requirements. The added disclosure is aimed at making the information more useful. The proposal seeks to amend changes to… Read More ›