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Standard Chartered faces sanctions over Hong Kong flotation
November 1st, 2016
Standard Chartered has become ensnarled in another regulatory problem after admitting it faced potential sanctions from the Hong Kong authorities over its handling of a stock market flotation. As the London-listed bank reported its third quarter results, it admitted that ...
Tobacco giant eyes $47 billion merger
October 21st, 2016
British American Tobacco has launched a $47 billion (£38 billion) bid to buy US tobacco giant Reynolds. The tobacco giant, which already owns 42.2% of Reynolds, has offered $55.5 per share for the outstanding 57.8%. This represents a premium of ...
About 15 Swiss banks reportedly in money laundering ‘red zone’
October 17th, 2016
Roughly 15 Swiss banks are in a”red zone” of lenders particularly exposed to money laundering risks, the head of Swiss banking watchdog Finma said in a newpaper interview published yesterday. Swiss federal prosecutors last week said they have opened ...
GFMA Global FX Division reinforces its global footprint with new member, Scotiabank, and key appointments
October 11th, 2016
The GFMA’s Global FX Division announced the addition of Scotiabank as a new Board member, bringing its total membership to 25 foreign exchange market participants – representing over 85% of the FX dealer market. The Global FX Division promotes ...
EY reports record global revenues in 2016
October 7th, 2016
EY records sixth consecutive year of record growth Solid growth across all businesses and geographical areas, including developed and emerging markets Large scale transformations and capital transactions fuel growth in Advisory and Transactions businesses Significant investment in digital transformation, ...
Asian Stocks Climb With Oil Near $50 as Fed Bets Weigh on Bonds
October 6th, 2016
Yen steadies after seven-day slide as Korean won gains Samsung Electronics rises to all-time high; Sompo surges Asian stocks rose as the yen’s slide to a one-month low boosted Japanese exporters and energy companies rallied following gains in oil ...
Startupbootcamp to open support program for fintech startups in Mumbai
September 30th, 2016
Leading startup accelerator Startupbootcamp will open its first program in India aiming to support 10 fintech startups in Mumbai. The accelerator will provide successful applicants with a US$16,830 grant and office space for at least three months as well as mentorship ...
African fintech hubs join global initiative
September 27th, 2016
South Africa-based AlphaCode and Kenya’s Nest have joined fintech associations and network providers from more than 20 countries in the Global Fintech Hubs Federation (GFHF), aimed at fostering innovation across the global financial services industry. The GFHF is an initiative of ...
Asia Stocks Fall as Oil Rebounds Before Output Talks; Lira Sinks
September 26th, 2016
Turkey’s lira extends slide after Moody’s cut rating to junk Crude rebounds ahead of OPEC talks aimed at limiting output Asian stocks dropped by the most in two weeks and futures foreshadowed losses in European and U.S. equities as ...
Bids for Polish auction site can value it up to $2.2 billion
September 19th, 2016
South Africa’s Naspers (NPNJn.J) is set to receive at least four bids for Allegro in a deal that could value Eastern Europe’s No.1 auction website at up to $2.2 billion, sources familiar with the talks said on Monday. The ...
