While there are a couple of scenarios by which Boris Johnson, Britain’s potential next Prime Minister, could deliver on his no-deal Brexit, the most cunning one involves removing them, temporarily of course, from having to deliberate on the issue. A… Read More ›
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Britain’s whiskey exports to the U.S. threatened by Trump’s additional trade tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on $4 billion EU goods, including on Britain’s Scotch whisky, Italy’s cheese and olives. The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to end his trade dispute… Read More ›
Relocation of FCA from Italy to Netherlands will significantly impact state revenues
Italy’s antitrust watchdog has complained that with more companies following FCA’s trail, the Italian state will see severe loss of state revenues. Italy’s national competition watchdog has stated, the decision by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to move its financial and… Read More ›
Insurer Chubb Ltd cuts exposure to coal-related companies
Chubb joins a growing stream of financial institutions who are scaling back their exposure to coal. In a significant development, insurer Chubb Ltd disclosed, it has decided to cut its exposure to coal-powered plants operators and that it would not… Read More ›
Economic impact of no-deal Brexit should be known before Britain opts for it: Bank of England Governor
A vote for a No-deal Brexit option should have “absolute clarity” on what it would mean for the British economy. In a significant development, Mark Carney, Bank of England’s Governor made it lucidly clear that Britain could opt of a… Read More ›
Little impact on hard Brexit: Nestle’s Europe chief
For Nestle, Britain represents its 5th biggest market. In a significant development, Swiss food giant Nestle’s European chief Marco Settembri disclosed, Brexit will have a “very limited effect” on its British business. “We don’t see any disruption in the business,”… Read More ›
New York dethrones London to become world’s No. 1 financial centre
180 executives participating in the annual Global Regulatory Outlook survey working in asset management, private equity, hedge funds, banking and brokerage houses placed New York above London as the world’s top financial center. On Tuesday, as per the results… Read More ›
Attacks placing oil supplies security at risk: Saudi Energy Minister
Ever since Trump re-clamped sanctions on Iran, tension in the gulf region has steadily heated up. Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih stated, although the recent attacks on its energy assets had put the security of oil supply at risk,… Read More ›
China’s economic cools unexpectedly in April
The escalation in the U.S.-China trade war marks a stunning turning point in U.S.-China relations. With the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Chinese economy sinking in, Beijing will have to do a lot more to manage its public image…. Read More ›
Irish border will significantly impact future trade deals: Democratic Congressman Richard Neal
How will Theresa May keep EU-member Ireland’s border with Northern Ireland open after Brexit without any physical infrastructure on the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland? This question is proving to be the most excruciating issue in Britain’s sour grapes… Read More ›