Harvard Management Co oversees the United States’ largest endowment. The Wall Street Journal has reported citing sources familiar with the matter at hand that Harvard University’s investment arm is likely to outsource the management of its $35.7 billion endowment and… Read More ›
Strategy
Exxon names Susan Avery to its board of directors
An environmentalist, Susan Avera is the former head of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution who is also a former professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder. In a significant development that potentially bodes well for the environment, the world’s largest… Read More ›
As Lawmakers Challenge Her Power, U.K.’s May Faces Brexit Revolt
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May’s talks over leaving the European Union is getting complicated as she is battling a rebellion from her own lawmakers. Demanding that May publishes an official government document detailing her negotiating goals, at least six Conservative… Read More ›
Cisco acquires appmaker AppDynamics for $3.7 billion
Although analysts have stated that the acquisition “appears to be high”, most view the development in positive light since it could boost Cisco’s revenues. With Cisco Systems Inc looking to expand beyond its core networking business, the computing giant announced… Read More ›
EU tells China to walk the talk
Although Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for “inclusive globalization” China itself has enforced strong capital controls and has placed measures that impede global investment in its economy. With Chinese President Xi Jinping talking about protectionism at the World Economic… Read More ›
GE could potentially prop up Nigeria’s oil assets
The development has manifold potential for Nigeria – not only will it substantially slash its oil import bill but it could also strengthen its creaking power grid. In a strategic move aimed at recouping sunken cost in Nigeria’s oil refineries,… Read More ›
To Reduce Cyber Risks, EU Mulls Banking Stress Tests as Attacks Grow
As concerns grow about the industry’s vulnerability to hacking, European Union officials and sources said that the bock is considering testing banks’ defenses against cyber attacks. With criminals finding new ways to target banks beyond trying to illicitly obtain details… Read More ›
In Spite of Trump’s TPP, Nafta Moves, Optimism Emerges in Canada
Signs of optimism emerged from Justin Trudeau’s government that it can escape the upheaval relatively unscathed on a day when Donald Trump backed out of one trade deal that included Canada and pledged to reopen a second. With Trump atop the… Read More ›
Britain must get parliament’s approval for triggering Article 50 – UK’s Supreme Court
While this ruling was expected by analysts and lawmakers, it could complicate if not delay Theresa May’s 12-point plan of focusing on global trade. In a landmark ruling that could set Britain’s tone for Brexit, the UK’s Supreme Court has… Read More ›
China’s capital controls a worry – MSCI
In recent months, Beijing has clamped down on the flight of currency from its economy while denying the imposition of new capital control norms. Last year, the yuan fell to its 7 year low against the greenback. A top executive… Read More ›