The depreciation of the pound is a double edged sword: while exports have become more lucrative, imports have become more expensive as well. As per the results of a survey, the depreciating value of the pound as well as the… Read More ›
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Banks paid $321 billion in fines after the 2007-2008 financial crisis: Boston Consulting Group
The fines indicate the growing efficiency of regulators in ensuring compliance from banks midst efforts made by the Trump administration to loosen banking laws. As per a note prepared by the Boston Consulting Group, with regulators stepping up their scrutiny,… Read More ›
White House proposal has significant budgetary cuts for ongoing environment and climate change programs
The Trump Administration aims to squeeze funds from climate change and environmental programs to direct them to fortifying the military. According to a person with direct knowledge of the proposal, the White House is proposing a significant cut, by as… Read More ›
Brexit – Irish economy hangs in the balance
During Brexit negotiations, Ireland could emerge as the UK’s Achilles heel. If physical border controls are placed, it could give rise to a resurgence of violent militant protests. According to Britain’s Northern Ireland minister, a post-Brexit trade deal with the… Read More ›
Autonomous version of Nissan’s LEAF seen cruising at 50mph in London
Nissan has tested the autonomous version of the LEAF in Silicon Valley and in Tokyo. This marks its first test in a European city. Nissan took the first step towards the testing of its first self-driving car in Europe. Guided… Read More ›
Viacom tweaks bond language eyeing taw law reforms on the horizon
Attractive terms for Viacom’s hybrid bonds have helped rope in a slew of investors. The opportunity cost of not investing in them is too high for investors; they have all piled into Viacom’s bond offering. Although investors lapped up US… Read More ›
Andrew Olmem joins White House economic council
Although it is as yet unclear as to what post Olmem will take, the National Economic Council coordinates on economic policy matters across Trump’s Cabinet. Olmem, an attorney, was a leading staff negotiator who put together the Doff-Frank Act, which… Read More ›
German manufacturing jobs safe from PSA Group’s Opel takeover deal
Brexit has placed Opel’s Vauxhall sites at a distinct disadvantage. With the PSA group’s planned acquisition of GM’s European operations, jobs, and sites are facing potential cutbacks. As per German Sunday newspaper Bild am Sonntag, the PSA Group has pledged… Read More ›
Kraft Heinz’s takeover bid under British Government scrutiny
The proposed deal marks the biggest ever takeover bid of a British company. The Financial Times has reported, without citing any sources, British Prime Minister Theresa May has asked top officials to review Kraft Heinz’s proposed takeover of Unilever Plc…. Read More ›
Brexit negotiations could take more than just 2 years: Jean-Claude Juncker
Britain will have to change more than 20,000 of its laws so that it can complete its divorce proceeding. Furthermore, as a member of the EU, Britain cannot undertake any bilateral agreement(s). Jean-Claude Juncker, the President of the European Commission… Read More ›