Forecasts of tighter LNG supplies along with volatile prices for the next few years are keeping buyers on edge and are impeding the push towards alternative energy sources. As a result of these factors, energy security has become a top… Read More ›
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Zip Co Ltd in early talks to acquire rival Sezzle Inc for undisclosed amount
On Tuesday, in a statement Sezzle Inc said, it is in talks larger Australian rival Zip Co Ltd which aims to acquire it for an undisclosed amount. With the news reaching the market, shares of the buy-now-pay-later company soared by… Read More ›
Will strengthen personal data protection in fintech sector: PBOC Governor
In a statement on Wednesday, Yi Gang, the Governor of China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China, said, Beijing will strengthen personal protections in the financial technology sector to curb unauthorised data collection and abuses. Beijing aims to provide… Read More ›
Britain eases COVID-19 testing rules from low risk countries
In a statement the British government said, starting from October 24, fully vaccinated passengers arriving in the country from low-risk countries will no longer have to take COVID-19 tests. In September, the government had simplified rules for international travel to… Read More ›
European Commission’s monthly sentiment touches 21-year high midst reopening of economies
According to the results of the European Commission’s monthly sentiment survey for the 19 countries sharing the euro, the economic sentiment among these countries have touched a 21-year-high following an accelerated pace of COVID-19 vaccinations on the back of which… Read More ›
Australian expatriate investment bankers return home, fuel economic growth
Lured by the launch of new boutique advisory firms, Australian expatriate investment bankers are returning home in large numbers, in what is likely to be signs of a strong economic rebound following the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic which triggered a recession…. Read More ›
Greece formally opens tourism industry to vaccinated or COVID-19 negative tourists
Greece has formally opened its tourism sector, kicking off a summer season through which it hopes to resurrect its tourism which has been battered by the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic. Following months of lockdowns, Greece has also opened its museums including… Read More ›
2021 revenues and pre-tax profits off to a good start: Daimler AG
On Wednesday, German carmaker Daimler AG said, its revenues in 2021 have got off to a good start. This is despite a global shortage of semiconductors plaguing the automobile industry. Daimler now plans on speeding up the shift towards electric… Read More ›
Grab raises $2 billion from first term loan midst strong demand from institutional investors
In a statement, Southeast Asian ride-hailing and food delivery giant Grab said, it has raised $2 billion from its first term loan, in what is said to be the biggest institutional debt in Asia’s technology sector. The development comes as… Read More ›
Non-performing assets rise by more than 50%, Chinese banks write-off $466.6 billion in 2020
On Friday, in a statement, China’s top banking and insurance regulator said, the sector has written off $466.6 billion (3.02 trillion yuan) in non-performing assets in 2020, up by more than 50% from a year ago. At the end of… Read More ›
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