Like much of the British car industry, the uncertainty surrounding Brexit negotiations is pushing companies to invest overseas rather than expand production facilities in the country. On Friday, Britain’s Jaguar Land Rover picked China for its first overseas engine plant… Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
FTC probing allegation of Amazon’s deceptive pricing strategy
Advocacy group, Consumer Watchdog has alleged that Amazon’s deceptive pricing strategy is making the prices of its products look like a bargain. It has asked the FTC to stop Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods while its deceptive discount continues. According… Read More ›
Birmingham Retirement and Relief System sues Chinese ZTO over untrue financial statement in its 2016 IPO
The lawsuit states that the underwriters had failed to do their due diligence. A U.S. pension fund has sued Chinese courier ZTO Express and its underwriters alleging that the company has significantly hiked its profit margins to attract investors for… Read More ›
Fintech Reluctant To Leave London For Paris Even Though Charmed By Macron
France’s dynamic new president will push its fastest growing fintech sector up the global rankings the sector is optimistic. But even if they have French roots, startups based in London do not yet seem ready to swap that key hub… Read More ›
Former Credit Suisse banker pleads guilty in offshore tax case
The former banker has pleaded guilty in aiding U.S. citizens hide their assets in Switzerland, evading U.S. taxes. On Wednesday, a former banker from the Credit Suisse Group AG pleaded guilty to participating in a wide-ranging scheme that was designed… Read More ›
Discovery Communications & Scripps Networks Interactive in merger talks: Sources
Under pressure to divest, Scripps has held talks with Viacom. This is the third time it is holding merger talks with Discovery Communications. If the deal were to go through it would create a $19 billion cable network company. … Read More ›
New rule to protect businesses from Class Action lawsuits from consumers enters a critical period
The new rule limits the ability of consumers to sue financial companies. This should be read in the context of the Trump Administration trying to repeal the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. A rule that was years in the making, intended… Read More ›
House Republican unveils U.S. tax reform for 2018
The plan envisages a repeal of many safe-guard laws whose provisions increase the compliance cost for big businesses. In a first step towards U.S. tax reforms, the U.S. House of Representatives has released budgetary proposals for the fiscal year 2018… Read More ›
Greenlight Capital’s position in Toshiba drive up its stock price
As per the U.S. hedge fund, Toshiba’s shares have the potential to touch 400 yen once it manages to overcome its legal battle with Western Digital Corp. In a significant development, U.S. hedge fund Greenlight Capital has disclosed, it has… Read More ›
U.S. Appeals court upholds imposition of FBI gag order for data surveillance
An attorney for the Electronic Frontier Foundation disclosed that the decision to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is open and has yet to be taken. In a ruling that has dealt a blow to privacy advocates, a U.S. federal… Read More ›