In a significant development, the World Bank’s private-sector arm has introduced new climate change specific conditions, which encourages commercial banks and other financial lenders to wind down support for coal projects in Asia and Africa. The International Finance Corporation (IFC),… Read More ›
In a significant development, Citigroup Inc has named Jane Fraser, the head of its consumer banking division, as its next CEO, marking her as the first woman to break the glass ceiling to lead a major Wall Street bank. With… Read More ›
In a significant development, a landmark report commissioned by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, clearly states that climate change poses a “slow motion” systemic threat to the stability of the U.S. financial system, requiring urgent action from financial regulators,… Read More ›
On Thursday, German airline Lufthansa stated, it is in advanced talks with the German government’s economic stabilization fund over a rescue deal worth up to $9.9 billion (9 billion euros); the deal potentially includes the German state taking a 20%… Read More ›
In a report on Tuesday, Business Insider stated citing sources familiar with the matter at hand as saying, the German government has agreed to provide Lufthansa with a financial rescue package worth around $9.74 billion (9 billion euros) in return… Read More ›
Economists ar Goldman Sachs have predicted that the U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates before its next scheduled meeting in two weeks time, citing an unscheduled statement from the head of the U.S. central bank on Friday…. Read More ›
On Thursday, the European Union commissioner stated, the bloc was weighing options which includes measures to support those sectors which have been adversely hit by China’s coronavirus; it would however need more time to assess its precise economic impact. “It… Read More ›
On Thursday, Nausicaa Delfas, executive director of international at Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority stated, it would be prudent for financial firms in Britain to be ready in case Britain does not sign a trade deal with the European Union by… Read More ›
Following a statement from the Swiss competition authority, COMCO, saying it wants to prohibit the Swatch Group from supplying watch mechanisms to other companies during 2020, Swatch, the world’s biggest watch maker, has threatened to pursue damages. “The provisional measures… Read More ›
The ruling of a South Korean court ignited bilateral trade ties. Since then, relations have tread mostly southwards. On Monday South Korea announced, it plans on investing $6.48 billion (7.8 trillion won) in research and development for local materials, equipment… Read More ›
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