With China opening up its financial sector, worth trillions of dollars, foreign financial institutions can finally tap the Chinese market. In a deal that will result in Morgan Stanley becoming the top shareholder of Morgan Stanley Huaxin Fund Management Co,… Read More ›
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Raytheon wins $568 million U.S. defense contract
The contract is part of a modification package of a foreign military sale to Sweden. The Pentagon said in a statement, Raytheon Co was won a $568 million U.S. defense contract for modifying a Patriot missile defense system it is… Read More ›
Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera to modernize the country through tax reforms
The $26 billion plan aims to overhaul the country’s tax structure by placing taxes paid by conventional companies on par with their more modern peers. Digital companies which will be effected by the move include Uber and Netflix. Chilean President… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin Corp wins contract worth $451 from the Pentagon
The terms of the contract includes providing materials and designs for 4 Multi Mission Surface Combatant ships and includes foreign military sales to Saudi Arabia. As per a report from the Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Corp has won a contract to… Read More ›
Foreign investors sold Japanese equities worth $7.06 billion in May-June 2018
Having purchased substantially in the first half of the month, foreign investors turned net sellers once the Trump Administration raised the ante, escalating the trade dispute into a potential trade war against Chinese imports to the U.S. aimed at balancing… Read More ›
Malaysia to sink in $697.9 million towards completing its TRX City project
The move is aimed at easing concerns of local and foreign investors regarding the completion of the TRX City – an integrated financial district. On Thursday, in a strategic move aimed at allaying concerns of foreign and domestic investors vis-a-vis… Read More ›
U.S. wants access to Chinese markets, stop theft of intellectual property
With China’s trade surplus with the United States at $375 billion, it clearly has much to lose. The Trump Administration has demanded that China cut this surplus by at least $100 billion. As per a source familiar with the discussions… 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 ›
Nippon Life Insurance – looking to diversify its revenue streams
Nippon Life Insurance’s move is in line with the insurance industry’s efforts to divert funds into foreign corporate bonds and alternative investments, however the rise of interest rates in the U.S. is likely to pose a challenge to its strategy… Read More ›
Mexico preparing contingency plans if Trump exits NAFTA
The IMF has suggested that Mexico should go ahead with structural economic reforms, including diversifying its economy. Currently 80% of Mexican exports are shipped to the U.S. A Macro-economic response that reassures investors appear to be Mexico’s best bet out… Read More ›