The development assumes significance because it essentially diversifies PIF’s sources of funds and it provides it with much needed financial muscles in its efforts to bring about Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan, which aims to diversify the Kingdom’s markets and… Read More ›
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A weak yuan is one of China’s tools in its trade-war strategy
A weak yuan fits well into the ongoing global move of a loose monetary policy. Chinese policymakers have also made it very easy for investors to borrow and short-sell the yuan, which indicates that they are indirectly pushing down interest… Read More ›
Asian markets wobble with U.S. readying trade tariffs against China
There is a growing nervousness amongst investors since the window of opportunity of avoiding a trade war is rapidly closing. On Friday, with media reports stating that U.S. President is set to impose “pretty significant” tariffs against China, shares across… Read More ›
Domino’s Pizza Group’s CFO leaves company for greener pastures
No reason was given for Rachel Osborne’s departure from Domino’s Pizza Group. The U.S. group was however quick to take control of the flow of conversation by stating that the company was on track to meet its guidance outlook for… Read More ›
U.S. trade action risks alienating key allies
Although Trump’s ‘America First’ policy looks good on paper, the way it is being implemented could see more than 2 million jobs being lost n the very states that voted for Trump and his candidates. Following the imposition of stiff… Read More ›
Cost to recruit global talent could rise by nearly 300% in UK
Falling back to the Tier 2 visa system, in the event of Britain failing to secure a bilateral agreement with the EU on the movement of people, is likely to be a costly affair given that Tier 2 visa applicants… Read More ›
Xerox ends deal with Fujifilm, settles row with Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason
Xerox found “material deviations” between the audited Fuji Xerox financial statements and unaudited statements that was provided to it earlier. In a significant development, Xerox Corp stated it was in the process of ending its planned $6.1 billion deal with… Read More ›
Hungary and Poland are challenges which will be met: European Commission
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 ›
Financial Reporting Council (FRC) accepts tougher measures against poor financial reporting by the Big Four audit firms
Although the measures adopted by the FRC are strong, in comparison to penalties imposed by Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority they are still small. On Monday, in a significant development, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) disclosed that it has accepted the… Read More ›
South Korea offers $37 million in financial aid to GM Korea
The financial support of up to $37 million to small and medium sized companies who are affected by on of GM’s Korea’s plant, could be extended to more depending on the overall impact the closure will have on these companies… Read More ›