These rules once passed by the EU Council and the EU Parliament, will provide the European Commission with the means to assess firms which operate like banks and impose and subject them to a stricter regulations. This has implications for… Read More ›
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New WTO rules unlikely to rein in China: USTR report
Economies across the globe have come to realise that China’s non-market economic policy and trade structures as well as its state-led, mercantilist approach to trade, is skewed and lopsided; it benefits only China, to the detriment of its trading partners…. Read More ›
Germany tightens foreign investment rules eyeing China
Earlier this month, European Union states have agreed to coordinate scrutiny of foreign investments in Europe, notably from China. In a significant development, Germany has agreed to adopt new business rules that lowers the threshold for screening for mergers and… Read More ›
British parliament likely to vote down May’s Brexit deal: Justine Greening
Justine Greening, the former education minister from Theresa May’s cabinet, has joined the growing chorus for a second Brexit referendum. On Monday, Justine Greening, the former education minister from Theresa May’s cabinet stated, the British parliament will vote down Prime… Read More ›
Britain’s financial regulations are likely to become tougher post Brexit: KPMG
While some sections of the Eurosceptics are pushing to loosen lending rules, KPMG expects that Britain’s FCA and the Prudential Regulation Authority at the Bank of England will in fact tighten and enhance rules governing finance. In a report released… Read More ›
Brussels sticks to planned standstill plan over Britain’s demand for broad access to EU banking
Brussels will consider Britain’s request only after the transition period which ends at the end of 2020. As per a senior official from Germany’s finance ministry, the European Union is unlikely to widen the access to its financial markets after… Read More ›
WTO needs rules on forced transfer of technology: European Council President Donald Tusk
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and European Council President Donald Tusk are in Beijing to meet Chinese Premier Li Keqiang for the annual China-EU leaders dialogue. On Monday, Donald Tusk, the President of the European Council stated, the World Trade… Read More ›
Commonwealth Bank of Australia faces class action lawsuit
In October 2017, a class action lawsuit was filed against CBA for failing to disclose widespread breaches of anti-money-laundering rules. On Monday, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) disclosed that Phi Finney McDonald had served it with a class action… Read More ›
The EU will act against U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel: Angela Merkel
In an unusual combative move, here is what German Chancellor Angela Merkel said after the G7 summit in Canada. German Chancellor Angela Merkel voiced regret vis-a-vis U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to withdraw support for a G7 communique. On… Read More ›
JPMorgan applies to set up majority-owned securities business in China
The U.S. bank is one of several foreign banks, including UBS Group AG and Nomura Holdings Inc who have applied to set up majority-owned securities businesses in China, following relaxation of rules. On Monday, JPMorgan Chase & Co stated it… Read More ›