China has done little to address core U.S. concerns on respecting and adhering to international standards on intellectual property rights and forced transfer of U.S. technology to Chinese firms. Unless there is a verifiable way to ensure Beijing sticks to… Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
Theresa May reneging on UK government commitments on Irish backstop
Making commitments and reneging on them appears to be part of the unscripted, Shakespearean Brexit drama that is threatening to ravage the British economy. A second referendum seems increasingly more inviting given the prospects of increased clarity that will stem… Read More ›
EU-Canada free trade deal aligned with EU law: Advocate General Yves Bot
The European Court of Justice is to decide whether the provisions of the EU-Canada FTA on investment protection are tenable in within the ambit of EU law. On Tuesday, Advocate General Yves Bot recommended to the European Court of Justice… Read More ›
Sanctions On Russian Aluminum Firms Close To Putin’s Ally Lifted By US
Sanctions on three Russian companies that are allegedly linked to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, an ally of President Vladimir Putinm have been lifted by the Trump administration. After Mr Deripaska ceded control, sanctions on aluminium giant US Rusal, En+ Group… Read More ›
KPMG Says Prayers For Extension Of Article 50 Being Made By US Firms For Brexit
Even as various data suggested a steep drop in foreign investments in the United Kingdom and a six year low for the outlook for growth, British companies are “praying for an extension to article 50” and not a no deal… Read More ›
Germany to phase out of coal-fired power plants by 2038
Germany aiming for renewable and sustainable energy power for its long term energy security policy. On Monday, Peter Altmaier, Germany’s Economy Minister made it clear that Germany does not want to compensate the loss of electrical power for its planned… Read More ›
Cooperating with SEC’s probe on executive pay: Nissan
The Carlos Ghosn saga is now being under the SEC’s loop. As per a source, the SEC is examining whether Nissan has maintained adequate controls to prevent improper payments. On Monday, Nissan Motor Co stated, it is co-operating with an… Read More ›
Japan’s carmaker Subaru Corp resumes production in Japan
Subaru had suspended operations at the plant following a suspected defect in a power steering component. On Monday, Subaru Corp disclosed, it has restarted its only car factory in Japan. The resumption of work at the plant comes in the… Read More ›
UK Lawmakers Seek Suitable Rules For UK Financial Sector As Goldman Issues Warning
Goldman Sachs has warned that there can be job cuts if there is no deal when the United Kingdom goes out of the European Union. This has caused UK politicians to start an inquiry to ascertain the best way out for… Read More ›
France preparing for no-deal Brexit: French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire
Le Maire made it very clear that if Britain goes the no-deal route, it will not ease the process by offering deals on logitics and aviation. Supply chains could be significantly affected in case of a cliff-hanger Brexit. French Finance… Read More ›