Analysis: Crypto exchanges won’t bar Russians, raising fears of sanctions backdoor
LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) – Some of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges are staying put in Russia, breaking ranks with mainstream finance in a decision that experts say weakens Western attempts to isolate Moscow following the invasion of Ukraine. Western sanctions, which aim to squeeze Russia’s economy and sever it from the global financial system, […]
Arkansas teachers settle with Allianz over fund debacle
FRANKFURT, March 3 (Reuters) – A pension fund for teachers in Arkansas has settled with Allianz and dropped its lawsuit over losses in a multibillion-dollar trading debacle at the German insurer’s funds arm, according to a court document. The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System was the first lawsuit lodged against Allianz in 2020 after the downfall […]
Malaysian financier said he discussed 1MDB probe with Trump allies -testimony
A fugitive Malaysian financier said he won support from allies of former U.S. President Donald Trump for a possible settlement of a probe into the looting of funds from the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund, a former Goldman Sachs banker testified on Tuesday.
Bank of Italy says it is ending COVID-related relief measures for banks
The Bank of Italy said on Tuesday it would remove a number of relief measures on banking requirements that had been introduced to help lenders through the COVID-19 crisis.
Exclusive: U.S. utilities push White House not to sanction Russian uranium
The U.S. nuclear power industry is lobbying the White House to allow uranium imports from Russia to continue despite the escalating conflict in Ukraine, with cheap supplies of the fuel seen as key to keeping American electricity prices low, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
EXCLUSIVE Ford set to announce plans to run EV, ICE as separate businesses -sources
Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Wednesday will announce a reorganization under which its electric vehicle (EV) and internal-combustion engine (ICE) units will be run as separate businesses in a move to fast track growth in EVs, three people familiar with the plan said.
Morning Bid: A turning point for markets
When the yield on Germany’s benchmark Bund, considered one of thea safest assets in the world, posts its biggest one-day fall since 2011 (as it did on Tuesday), something has changed.
Exxon to exit Russia, leaving $4 bln in assets, Sakhalin LNG project in doubt
Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) on Tuesday said it would exit Russia oil and gas operations that it has valued at more than $4 billion and halt new investment as a result of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russia’s Sberbank in Europe faces closure after savers demand money
The European arm of Sberbank (SBER.MM), Russia’s biggest lender, faces failure, the European Central Bank (ECB) warned on Monday, after a run on its deposits sparked by the backlash from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russia to temporarily ban foreigners from selling assets
Russia will temporarily stop foreign investors from selling Russian assets to ensure they take a considered decision, not one driven by political pressure, the prime minister said on Tuesday, as Moscow responds to intensifying Western sanctions.
