In a significant development, British transport minister Grant Shapps said, London will share the details of a plan which aims to do away with quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers who return from medium risk countries. The potential move will boost… Read More ›
U.S.
FTSE Russell to remove Chinese stock from its global indexes
Following U.S. President Joe Biden updating an executive order banning non-compliant Chinese companies from US stock exchanges, global index publisher FTSE Russell said it will remove a further 20 Chinese companies from its indexes. Many of these companies have alleged… Read More ›
Chinese regulators step up supervision of listed firms abroad following Didi’s IPO scandal
Beijing is stepping up supervision of its companies listed abroad, said its cabinet in a statement. The development comes in the wake of China launching a cyber security investigation into Didi Global Inc just after its US IPO. In a… Read More ›
US investors blindsided by inadequate disclosures by Chinese ride hailing firm’s US IPO
U.S. investors were shocked to hear an announcement by Chinese regulators of an investigation into Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi, which just two days ago made its US debut with a $4.4 billion IPO on the New York stock exchange. Although… Read More ›
All major economies agree to minimum corporate tax of 15%
Following two days of negotiations, most of the countries negotiating a global overhaul of cross-border taxes have backed plans for new rules which will see companies being taxed at a minimum of 15%. According to Organisation for Economic Cooperation and… Read More ›
FTSE adds China’s Didi to its global indexes
In a statement FTSE said, China’s Didi Global Inc will be added to its global equity indexes on July 8 following its U.S. stock market debut. In a statement FTSE said, Didi’s shares will be included in the FTSE All-World… Read More ›
US bans import of key solar panel material from Chinese companies
In a significant development, the Biden Administration has banned U.S. imports of a key solar panel material from China’s Hoshine Silicon Industry Co over forced labor allegations, said two sources. In a separate move, the U.S. Commerce Department has also restricted… Read More ›
EIG Global Energy Partners led consortium acquires 49% stake in Aramco’s pipeline business for $12.4 billion
In a statement U.S.-based EIG Global Energy Partners said, a consortium led by it has closed a deal to acquire a 49% stake in Saudi oil giant Aramco’s pipelines business for $12.4 billion. The co-investment process for the deal attracted… Read More ›
Biden scheduled to meet financial regulators on Monday
U.S. President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet financial regulators on Monday for an update on the country’s financial systems and institutions, said press secretary Jen Psaki in a statement. “The meeting will cover regulatory priorities including climate-related financial risk and… Read More ›
Turing Holding Corp confidentially files for US IPO
In a statement ThoughtWorks Inc, a software consultancy company said, its parent Turing Holding Corp had confidentially submitted paperwork for an initial public offering in the US. In January, ThoughtWorks, which helps firms digitize their operations, was valued at $4.6… Read More ›