It is not clear what events and knowledge has prompted her change of stance vis-a-vis CGT. On Wednesday, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stated, her coalition government will not go ahead with a proposal for a capital gains tax… Read More ›
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Ab InBev adds BAML and Citi ahead of Hong Kong IPO
Ab InBev is likely to file for the IPO with the Hong Kong stock exchange in the first half of 2019. According to three sources with direct knowledge of the matter at hand, Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer, has… Read More ›
CIFIUS blocks China’s purchase of Toshiba’s U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) business
China’s bid to purchase Toshiba’s U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) business was blocked by CIFIUS. Analysts have warned, failure to find a buyer will significantly dent the chances of its recovery from bankruptcy. On Friday, Toshiba Corp’s shares fell by… Read More ›
Most banks short of compliance under Basel rules
Basel rules were created so as to avoid a scenario wherein taxpayer’s money is used to bail banks in case of a financial crisis. On Wednesday, financial regulators warned, top international banks will collectively require $34 billion (30 billion euros)… Read More ›
$1.32 trillion to leave London ahead of Brexit: EY
Asset managers, banks, and insurers in London are expanding their European operations or opening new offices there to avoid a disruption from Britain’s potentially chaotic departure from the European Union. On Wednesday, in a significant development, Earnest and Young (EY)… Read More ›
Cost benefit analysis to strengthen Italy’s hand for a high-speed link between France-Italy
Given the political dynamics in Italy, the commission’s CBA could prove useful in deciding whether to complete the high-speed rail link between the two EU nations. On Monday, in an interview with Itlian news daily Il Corriere della Sera, Massimo… Read More ›
Market conditions likely to improve after Q4: Credit Suisse’s CEO
Things have got better since the beginning of 2019. Global financial markets face reduced stress with negotiations still being worked out in the U.S.-China trade war. On Tuesday, Tidjane Thiam, Credit Suisse’s Chief Executive said, he sees market conditions improving… Read More ›
China deepens grip on Sri Lankan economy with a loan of $300 million
Sri Lanka is struggling to repay its foreign debt which is at a record $5.9 billion. The current amount of $300 million can be expanded to $1 billion. On Tuesday, in a move that deepens China’s grip on the island… Read More ›
Britain will choose to be with the EU: one of Brexit’s leading donors
Hedge funds will gain both ways: those that had bet on Brexit had reaped the benefits of betting against UK assets, are now re-positioning for these assets to get stronger. In a significant development, two of the biggest donors to… Read More ›
Falling prices of Apple Inc’s shares pound away at Berkshire Hathaway Inc’s net worth
Billionaire investor Warren Buffet’s love for Apple Inc is taking a toll on Berkshire Hathaway Inc’s net worth and its bottom line. Despite Warren Buffet’s optimism in view of falling prices of Apple Inc’s shares, Berkshire Hathaway Inc, took a… Read More ›