Analysts from JPMorgan have warned, Western sanctions on Russia have significantly increased the likelihood of Moscow defaulting on its dollar- and other international market government debt. Russia has more than $700 million in government bond repayments scheduled for this month…. Read More ›
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Germany aims to attract 400,000 qualified workers from overseas to manage labor imbalance
German aims to attract 400,000 qualified workers from overseas every year in order to mitigate a demographic imbalance and labour shortages in key sectors that risk undermining the recovery from the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic. “The shortage of skilled workers has… Read More ›
Biden Administration orders immediate stop in financing new carbon intensive fossil fuel projects overseas
According to US diplomatic cables, the Biden Administration has ordered U.S. government agencies to immediately stop financing new carbon-intensive fossil fuel projects abroad and prioritize global collaborations towards clean energy technology. The move is aimed at ending US financial support… Read More ›
Chinese regulators step up supervision of listed firms abroad following Didi’s IPO scandal
Beijing is stepping up supervision of its companies listed abroad, said its cabinet in a statement. The development comes in the wake of China launching a cyber security investigation into Didi Global Inc just after its US IPO. In a… Read More ›
Britain’s accounting watchdog FRC examining Ernst and Young’s audit of Thomas Cook
The development signals a growing move by Britain’s financial watchdog to scrutinize audits conducted by the Big Four accounting firms. Following a collapse of travel giant Thomas Cook, Britain’s Financial Reporting Council has begun an investigation into the travel company’s… Read More ›
Britain must stop funding fossil fuel projects abroad: lawmakers
Not only is such funding not aligned with Britain’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gases and carries risks for taxpayers but also as a result of stricter emission reduction targets, and as renewable energy becomes cheaper, companies could be left with… Read More ›
Donald Trump’s energy source mix features green energy credentials
This report is in stark contrast to expectations and believes that the Trump Administration is only pro-fossil fuels. Here is a shining example of how a self-funded U.S. goverrnment international finance body is helping to promote and fund green energy… Read More ›