Here is how Jean Claude Junker is striving to bridge unity in diversity within the European Union. Next week, the European Union is set to deploy a new financial tool in am attempt to reign in what it sees as… Read More ›
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Elliott Advisors reveals its 6% stake in Whitbread Plc
Elliott Advisors is a unit of U.S. activist investor Elliot Management. In the second such incident in recent months, a unit of Elliott Management, a U.S. activist hedge fund, stated it now holds the largest stake in British hotel and… Read More ›
Ford’s wholly owned subsidiary receives license to set up a bank in Germany
Ford Credit Europe (FCE), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Ford can now continue to service business customers, dealers, fleets and retailers, in Britain and other countries in Europe. A spokesman for Ford stated, its application to set up a… Read More ›
Britain’s market watchdog to asset manager : assess value of services provided to clients
Under new guidelines, the UK’s asset managers will have to annually report an assessment of the value of their services they provide to clients, such that clients can have a firmer grip on the fund’s objectives and better undertsand its… Read More ›
Britain’s Treasury Committee begins investigation into the fantastic sums of money that is being invested in Britain
Under new laws Britain’s Treasury Committee can order the siezure of assets if their owner(s) are unable to explain the source(s) of their funds; providing misleading statements could result in fines or up to two years in the cooler. Following… Read More ›
EU firms scaling back their presence in UK
Lack of clarity on the UK’s long term relationship with EU is clouding supply chain decision-making beyond March 2019, the date the UK will formally break relationships with the EU. As per a survey, 1 in 7 business from EU… Read More ›
Britain based financial services likely to have limited market access to EU’s single market regime
The services of London-based financial services, including funds, banks and insurers are likely to be capped in their access to EU’s single market regime. Bloomberg has reported, citing a draft document, that the European Union plans on providing British-based financial… Read More ›
Britain’s automotive regulations will align themselves with that of the European Union
The move is aimed at protecting Britain’s automotive industry and not disrupt its well-oiled supply chain. Britain’s health minister, Jeremy Hunt stated the country will align its regulations with the European Union’s in some areas, including the automotive sector, after… Read More ›
More than 900 KFC stores shut due to shortage of chicken
The issue in KFC’s supply chain occurred when it switched its delivery contract to DHL U.S. fast food restaurant chain, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) stated it has been forced for close hundreds of its stores in Britain due to shortage… Read More ›
Britain rules out customs union after Brexit: BBC
The move would have profound implications for Britain’s economy and could potentially trigger customs check at EU borders, including the one between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The move is also likely to rid Britain from EU’s single… Read More ›