Under new laws Britain’s Treasury Committee can order the siezure of assets if their owner(s) are unable to explain the source(s) of their funds; providing misleading statements could result in fines or up to two years in the cooler. Following… Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
Equifax appoints Mark Begor as its CEO
Mark Begor, 59, is set to join Equifax on April 16, this year. His appointment at the help of the consumer credit rating agency comes at a time when the firm faces significant headwinds stemming from what is slated to… Read More ›
Uber settles class-action lawsuit with $10 million
As part of the court settlement, Uber will have to, in regular intervals, report its demographic data of its workforce, as well as develop a validated promotion assessment process. Uber technologies Inc has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit, brought… Read More ›
Chinese steel industry to cooperate with EU probe on imported steel
Faced with two fronts, the China’s steel industry perhaps could be persuaded to adequately alter its production and trading policy. The imposition of EU tariffs on Chinese steel could complicate matters if not significantly alter the face of the industry…. Read More ›
U.S. wants access to Chinese markets, stop theft of intellectual property
With China’s trade surplus with the United States at $375 billion, it clearly has much to lose. The Trump Administration has demanded that China cut this surplus by at least $100 billion. As per a source familiar with the discussions… Read More ›
Once “Horrible” U.S.- South Korea Trade Deal Rejigged And Agreed To By Both
The differences in trade between the United States and South Korea have been settled through a agreement on trade. A new version of the trade agreement that had existed between the countries over the last six years was developed and… Read More ›
Stocks markets across the world bounce back on easing trade war fears
News of U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin planning a visit to China had eased fears of a trade war between the two giant economies. With the United States and China set to negotiate on trade, fears of trade wars between two… Read More ›
South Korea offers $37 million in financial aid to GM Korea
The financial support of up to $37 million to small and medium sized companies who are affected by on of GM’s Korea’s plant, could be extended to more depending on the overall impact the closure will have on these companies… Read More ›
Part Time Relief From Trump Tariff On Metals To Be Granted To EU And Six Others Countries
In an announcement that was being expected by the European Union following meetings between executives of booth countries earlier this week, the block, along with six other countries would get temporary exemption from the Trump tariffs already announced by the… Read More ›
Boeing decides to not appeal against U.S. International Trade Commission’s ruling in Bombardier’s CSeries jet case
The Canadian government is currently holding a tender, for fighter jets, worth between C$15 billion and $C19 billion. As per a statement made by a Boeing’s spokesman, the airplane maker will not go on appeal against the U.S. trade… Read More ›