FINMA’s investigation has focused on Credit Suisse failing to combat corruption in cases linked to soccer body FIFA and Venezuelan and Brazilian state oil companies. On Monday, Swiss finance industry watchdog FINMA stated, the operations of Swiss multinational investment bank… Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
China could hit at the core of the U.S. manufacturing supply chain machinery: Lou Jiwei
The suggestion by Lou Jiwei, a former finance minister, would feed the most hawkish sentiments in the Trump Administration and would attract a sharp retaliation from the U.S. With U.S. President Donald Trump expecting to announce new tariffs on U.S…. Read More ›
Henri Bendel’s brick-and-mortar stores and website to close on Feb 1, 2019
The closure of Henri Bendel by L Brands Inc, its parent, brings an end to a company which opened its first store in New York’s Greenwich Village in 1895. The owner of Victoria’s Secret – L Brands Inc – stated… Read More ›
Hershey Co acquires Pirate Brands from B&G Foods for $420 million
The acquisition will bring health conscious snack brands such as Original Tings, Pirate’s Booty, and Smart Puffs to its portfolio. Hershey Co disclosed its all-cash deal wherein it would be acquiring Pirate Brands from B&G Foods Inc for $420 million…. Read More ›
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland to travel to Washington for NAFTA negotiations
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland briefed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau twice in the spate of the 2 hours. For the second time in a few hours, Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland briefed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the ongoing… Read More ›
Verbraucherzentrale (vzbv) to file class-action suit against Volkswagen on Nov 1, 2018
Volkswagen has maintained that there is no way consumers can establish intentional harm caused by dieselgate in Germany. On Wednesday, Verbraucherzentrale (vzbv), a German consumer protection organization stated, it would file a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen on November 1,… Read More ›
EU should play a more influential role internationally: EU President Jean-Claude Juncker
Is it not absurd that Europe pays 300 billion euros a year in US dollars while importing only 2% of its energy imports from the U.S.? On Wednesday, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker called on the European Union to promote… Read More ›
Trump aims to bring down oil prices ahead of Nov. 6 Congressional elections
U.S. & Saudi energy ministers are scheduled to meet in Washington to discuss ways to boost output and lower global oil prices. On the negotiating table is Saudi Arabia’s long demand for a civilian civil nuclear cooperation which will enable… Read More ›
VW’s shareholders seek $11 billion in damages over dieselgate
In a lawsuit aimed at Volkseagen, shareholders representing 1,670 claims, have sued the carmaker over inadequate disclosures; they have argued that if they would have known of dieselgate they would have the opportunity to sell or not buy VW’s shares…. Read More ›
Aston Martin’s IPO set to launch in early October
Under Andy Palmer, Aston’s CEO, the carmaker has undergone a turnaround plan. It has projected its volumes to rise between 6,200 to 6,400 vehicles in 2018; and aims to ramp up production by 10,000 vehicles in 2020. On Monday, 105-year… Read More ›