The move would have profound implications for Britain’s economy and could potentially trigger customs check at EU borders, including the one between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The move is also likely to rid Britain from EU’s single… Read More ›
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Britain eyeing TPP once it leaves the EU in March 31, 2019
EU rules state that Britain cannot join any trade deal before it leaves the bloc. The Financial Times has reported that Britain is interested in joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade bloc once it formally leaves the European Union. Britain has… Read More ›
France’s Unibail-Rodamco acquires Australia’s Westfield Corp for $24.7 billion, including debt
The combined company has properties strategically located in 27 of the world’s most alluring retail markets. In what is said to be the biggest takeover of an Australian company to date, France’s Unibail-Rodamco has agreed to acquire shopping mall owner… Read More ›
Britain and EU negotiators agree to a deal on all Irish issues
This remarkable development, is likely to be read as a sign of progress in the ongoing Brexit negotiations, said to be the toughest and the most complicated the world has ever seen since WW2. In a development that underscores a… Read More ›
Widening corruption scandal at Airbus spreads across the Atlantic to the U.S.
The use of middle men to pursue military sales is having a material impact on Europe’s biggest airplane maker. On Tuesday, Airbus stated it had uncovered serious issues involving the use of sales agents to sell U.S. arms technology. The… Read More ›
British lawmakers urge Theressa May’s government to outline its strategy vis-a-vis cross border pensions
Without access to the “grandfathering” process, the legality of insurance contracts to EU citizens, including UK expats, will be null and void. On Monday, British lawmakers have urged Theressa May’s government to address the status of cross-border pensions and insurance… Read More ›
Elliott Management wants in-depth, open, truly independent review of BHP’s U.S. shale oil business
This is indicative that the money fuelling dirty fossil fuels will be better utilised elsewhere. This could also give rise to a slew of lawsuits that oil companies have been misleading shareholders on the impact of their business on global… Read More ›
U.S. Fintech firm Fiserv offers to acquire UK-based Monitise for $98 million
Fiserve has managed to secure a significant 9.9% of Monitise’s issued share capital in its bid, thus ensuring that the bid is likely to sail through. Fiserv, a U.S. fintech company has upgraded its offer to $98 million (75 million… Read More ›
German automakers and lawmakers convene to mitigate pollution
With France and Britain deciding to eventually ban all petrol and diesel vehicles, pressure is building on Germany’s top exporters to tackle long standing issues related to the release of pollutants in the atmosphere. Car executives are set to meet… Read More ›
UK & EU secure RBS with a $1.1 billion deal
The deal brings a finality to the issue related to the spin-off of RBS’ banking division that has been dogging it since years. The European Commission has concurred with a British government plan that frees the Royal Bank of Scotland… Read More ›