In the wake of rising defaults, NYDFS wants to ensure whether these fintech companies have done their due diligence and are in compliance with the state’s various statutes. LendingClub has also mentioned that it is in talks with the SEC…. Read More ›
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Brazilian corporate networks lag behind their peers on Cyber Security
As per a study done by BitSight, a security ratings company, Brazilian companies fare “significantly poorer” in cyber security among companies across major economies. This is a wake-up call before the country becomes a hacker’s nest. According to a study… Read More ›
Rabbits in Court: Duracell and Energizer’s Fight Over Rabbit Mascots
The tussle for who own the rabbit will now be fought out in court. After a judge ruled that a legal tussle over the right to use a rabbit mascot can proceed, the Duracell and Energizer bunnies are all set… Read More ›
Oil Tanker Companies the only Sector in Petro Industry to Benefit from Drop in Oil Prices
The most players in the oil industry is struggling to stay afloat due to the low prices and oversupply of oil, one segment of the industry seems to be gaining from all this turmoil. In recent years with oversupply of… Read More ›
Oil prices hit their 7 months high of $50 a barrel
The U.S. government has reported a larger-than-expected drop in crude inventories. For the first time in seven months Brent crude rose to levels above $50 a barrel. Asian shares however did not ride this wave as they are still struggling… Read More ›
The ECB could help finance Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto
Does Bayer’s acquisition strategy of Monsanto factor in the ECB bond buying program? It would be brilliant if it has in fact factored that in. According to the terms of the European Central Bank’s bond buying program, Bayer would be… Read More ›
Apple delving into charging technologies at stations
Apple has hired 4 electric vehicle charging experts including one from Google. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Apple is in the process of investigating how to charge electric cars. It is talking to station companies and… Read More ›
‘Swiss-Made’ Is a Joke, Says Homegrown Maker of Low-Cost Watches
Swiss watchmakers are facing a threat from within their clubby ranks even as they struggle with the strong franc, weaker Asian demand, and new technologies such as smartwatches. An example is the Goldgena Project which is open to using non-Swiss… Read More ›
Client service: a long reach for excellence
Today more than ever, client service is the key to any successful business. How to reach excellence in that domain may be a complicated task for any kind of business. However some companies are now implementing client-oriented strategies in the… Read More ›
Philippe Dauman and George Abrams puts up a legal challenge to Shari Redstone
The duo have alleged that Shari Redstone is attempting to hijack her father’s plans. In the wake of Sumner Redstone removing Philippe Dauman and George Abrams from the seven member of Viacom and CBS Corp, Dauman and Abrams have filed… Read More ›