The potential objections to the plan of European Central Bank’s capital demands on Banca Mote deiPaschi di Siena SpA based on stress-test results, were highlighted in reports that Deutsche Bank AG, UniCredit SpA and eight other European Union banks would fall… Read More ›
Sustainability
Brexit has made British companies vulnerable to acquisitions
The shock verdict has led to a fall of business and investor confidence in the British economy. The fall of the pound has made the UK companies easy picking for foreign companies who have snapped up lucrative deals. The shocking… Read More ›
Panama bans Odebrecht contract midst bribery admission
Odebrecht is facing a ban in winning future contracts in Panama unless it cooperates with Panamian authorities. With Brazil’s Odebrecht having admitted to bribing officials in Panama and other countries to snag government contracts, Panama has stated it will now… Read More ›
U.S. Nuclear Acquisition Makes Toshiba Signal Hit of ‘Billions of Dollars’
In a shock warning that sent its stock tumbling 12 percent and rekindled concerns about its accounting acumen, Toshiba Corp said it may have to book several billion dollars in charges related to a U.S. nuclear power acquisition. Potentially requiring… Read More ›
VW agrees to spend additional $1 billion to fix more of its 3.0 engine cars in the U.S
Volkswagen will buyback or fix another 80,000 3.0 litre diesel vehicles in the U.S for which it will spend 1, and up to 105,000 2.0 litre vehicles in Canada. In strategic efforts aimed at putting the emission cheating scandal behind… Read More ›
Alternative Investment Management Association outlines its wishlist before Brexit negotiations
European Securities and Markets Authority gives a preview of how British hedge funds and private credit assets could tap EU’s single market bloc after Brexit. Before Brexit negotiations begins, a British hedge fund group has laid out its wishlist, which… Read More ›
EU close to sealing free trade pact with Japan
The United States’ loss is Europe’s gain.
Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi to have a common platform for EVs
As a result of this collaboration, the prices of their offerings could drop by as much as 1/5 of Nissan’s leaf price tag. As per Japanese business daily, the Nikkei has reported that Renault, Mitsubishi Motors Corp and Nissan Motor… Read More ›
Scotland prefers to remain within the EU
On Tuesday the Scottish government will examine various proposals on how it can remain within the EU. These proposals could potentially deliver a body blow to the UK’s posturing of a united front. In the coming week, Scotland is set… Read More ›
Wind power gains prominence at the expense of solar
The new administration in the United States is promoting wind power at the cost of solar through extended tax cuts. With the U.S. Congress extending generous tax credits for renewable energy projects, wind industry in the country is thriving. However,… Read More ›