In a significant development, Chevron Corp stated, it will be writing down the value of its assets by $10 billion to $11 billion this quarter; the U.S. oil major is also considering selling some of its natural gas projects as… Read More ›
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French retailer Casino to sell off non-core assets worth $2 billion to reduce debt
This planned sales come on top existing plans to sell non-core assets worth 2.5 billion euros by the first quarter of 2020. On Tuesday, French supermarket retailer Casino stated, it plans on cutting its debt while improving its financial performance… Read More ›
Goldman Sachs to merge its private investing arms and create a new division
The move underscores Goldman Sach’s new focus on getting better returns from its asset-management division. As per a report from the Wall Street Journal citing sources familiar with the matter at hand, Goldman Sachs Group Inc its private-investing arms and… Read More ›
Britain should not go soft on economic crimes post Brexit: TSC
A report from the British Parliament’s Treasury Select Committee (TSC) has called for improving anti-money laundering standards post Brexit. On Friday, a panel of British lawmakers stated, Britain should not go soft on anti-money laundering standards in order to win… Read More ›
Disney agrees to divest Fox Sports in Brazil for its $52.4 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox
Disney has agreed to divest the local rights for the Fox Sports channel in Brazil to a buyer at no additional costs. In a significant development, Brazil’s antitrust regulator, CADE stated, Walt Disney Co has accepted its demand to sell… Read More ›
Credit Suisse strengthens its Southeast Asia businesses with key changes in HR
The move underscores Southeast Asia’s growing importance for churning out more profits for the bank. On Tuesday, in a move aimed at strengthening Credit Suisse’s franchise in Southeast Asia, Credit Suisse Group AG appointed Felicity Chan and Yvonne Voon in… Read More ›
Blackstone Group bids $2.3 billion for Sydney-focussed Investa Office Fund
Analysts expect property prices across Australia’s east coast to boom despite a rise in interest rates. On Monday, Investa Office Fund (IOF), a Sydney focussed company stated, they would unanimously recomend an unsolicited and non-binding offer from U.S. private equity… Read More ›
Blackstone Group LP acquires Gramercy Property Trust for $7.6 billion
The deal sees Blackstone Group LP entering into a Definitive Agreement to buy Gramercy Property Trust for $7.6 billion in cash. On Monday, Blackstone Group LP stated it would purchase acquire Gramercy Property Trust for $7.6 billion in cash…. Read More ›
Britain’s Treasury Committee begins investigation into the fantastic sums of money that is being invested in Britain
Under new laws Britain’s Treasury Committee can order the siezure of assets if their owner(s) are unable to explain the source(s) of their funds; providing misleading statements could result in fines or up to two years in the cooler. Following… Read More ›
Supply exceeds demand in U.S. apartment vacancy market
Here are the findings of Reis Inc, a real estate research firm, for the fourth quarter of 2017; the report also includes its projections for 2018. As per a report by Reis Inc, the apartment vacancy in the U.S. has… Read More ›
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