In a significant development, Barclays is facing an estimated $592 million (450 million pound) loss and regulatory scrutiny for exceeding a U.S. limit on sales of structured products, some of which have surged in popularity following the Russian invasion of… Read More ›
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NYSE transitions to e-trading from Monday to limit spread of Wuhan coronavirus
A day after an employee and a trader tested positive for the Wuhan coronavirus, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) said, it will temporarily close its trading floors and move fully to electronic trading from Monday, said Intercontinental Exchange Inc,… Read More ›
GM, FCA, Ford and UAW collaborate to limit Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak
Automakers, including General Motors, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Ford Motor Co are collaborating to form a task force along with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union to improve protections for their employees and limit the spread of the Wuhan… Read More ›
Malaysian palm oil exports could be hit by Indian trade action
Kuala Lumpur’s relations with New Delhi took a downward turn following Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad alluding to an Indian state as a separate country in the United Nations. According to a report from news wire Bernama, Malaysia’s Prime Minister… Read More ›
Lack of clarity in Brexit has significant consequences for airlines industry
The leadership challenge faced by British Prime Minister Theresa May will have serious consequences for Brexit, including its extension or cancellation. Alexandre de Juniac, the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has stated, the leadership challenge to British… Read More ›
Australian Strategic Policy Institute finds Huawei Technologies sponsoring overseas trips of Australian politicians
China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, the world’s biggest maker of telecommunications network equipment, is increasingly finding it difficult to break into the U.S. and Australia telecommunication market on security concerns. A report by Australian think-tank Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)… Read More ›