The political rumble and the lack of clarity in the future course of the U.S. healthcare system is unnerving insurers. Having repeatedly urged Republican senators to try and undo his predecessor’s healthcare law, in a tactical shift U.S. President Donald… Read More ›
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Fake online stores exploit loopholes in banking system to process illegal banking transactions
This shadow banking system is used to launder billions of dollars. Here is how it functions. An examination by Reuters has opened a can of worms: a network of dummy online stores selling household goods have been used as a… Read More ›
Trump not likely to assert executive privilege for blocking Comey’s Testimony
The former director of the FBI is scheduled to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee this coming Thursday. The New York Times has reported citing two senior officials in the Trump Administration who spoke on the condition of anonymity, U.S…. Read More ›
U.S. withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement could lead to increased litigation and reduced FDI inflows to the U.S.
The investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) has gained notoriety since it provides companies the means to sue governments in ad hoc arbitrations if they feel their rights have been abused through a change in the legal basis on which their investment… Read More ›
U.S. withdrawal from 2015 Paris Agreement will hurt U.S. jobs and its economy: U.S blue chip companies
Many U.S. companies, including those from the oil industry, see the step as regressive. American companies seem to disagree with U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the landmark Paris climate accord, which can stave off an economic crisis… Read More ›
Trump tightens visa rules to curb extremists entering the U.S.
State Department officials have stated the new visa rules will kick in mostly when applicants become a person of interest. In what could amount to proactive action, the Trump administration is asking U.S. visa applicants worldwide to provide biographical information… Read More ›
A bull in a China shop
With the U.S. embracing increased protectionism despite its posturing in the G7 meet, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has voiced the markings on the wall. The executive summary of last week’s G7 and NATO meeting, comes down to just one line,… Read More ›
Ledger Holdings raises $11.4 million in new funding round
The funding round was led by China’s Huiyin Blockchain Venture Investments and Miami International Holdings Inc.
One of Europe’s strongest economies still prefer the safety of cash
While many European, American and Australian respondents of the Ipsos survey conducted on behalf of ING bank website eZonomics prefer going cashless, the survey shows that Germany has recognised the dangers of slipping into a cashless society, despite its lucrative… Read More ›
Toshiba considering second-tier accounting firms as it auditor, to replace PwC Arata
Within less than a year Toshiba has had a turnover of 2 auditors. Japan’s business daily, the Nikkei has reported that Toshiba Corp will be replacing its auditor PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Arata. The development comes in the wake of Toshiba struggling… Read More ›