EXCLUSIVE SoftBank shrinks robotics business, stops Pepper production- sources
SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) is slashing jobs at its global robotics business and has stopped producing its Pepper robot, according to sources and documents reviewed by Reuters, as the conglomerate downgrades its industry ambitions.
Bitcoin shrugs off UK crackdown on major crypto exchange Binance
Bitcoin on Monday shrugged off a move by Britain’s financial watchdog to target the major Binance exchange, in the latest sign of regulatory pressure on the emerging cryptocurrency sector.
Renault seals electric car battery deals with Envision, Verkor
French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA) said on Monday it had sealed partnerships with China’s Envision AESC and France’s Verkor to produce electric car batteries in northern France.
Swiss bank UBS to let most staff adopt hybrid working
UBS Group (UBSG.S) will allow most staff to mix remote working with time spent in the office, Switzerland’s biggest bank said on Monday, taking a more relaxed approach than some of its Wall Street rivals.
ECB should retain flexibility of emergency stimulus scheme – Panetta
The European Central Bank should retain the exceptional flexibility of its emergency bond buys after the current crisis, ECB board member Fabio Panetta said on Monday, setting the stage for potential conflict with more conservative policymakers.
With cloud and AI, IBM broadens 5G deals with Verizon and Telefonica
IBM (IBM.N) will offer telecom operators Verizon (VZ.N) and Telefonica (TEF.MC) new services ranging from running 5G over a cloud platform to using artificial intelligence, the U.S. technology company said on Monday.
MOVES Citi shakes up leadership ranks for UK and Ireland deal-making – memo
Citigroup (C.N) has named new co-heads of its banking, capital markets and advisory franchise for the UK and Ireland as part of a leadership shake-up to expand its client network in Europe’s biggest M&A market, according to a memo seen by Reuters.
Didi’s $4 bln IPO order books to close Monday – sources
China’s biggest ride-sharing firm Didi Global Inc will close the investor order books for its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) to raise up to $4 billion one day early on Monday, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said.
EU countries approve landmark climate change law
European Union countries on Monday gave the final seal of approval to a law to make the bloc’s greenhouse gas emissions targets legally binding, as EU policymakers prepare a huge new package of policies to fight climate change.
UK watchdog investigates Greensill and Wyelands Bank auditors
Britain’s accounting regulator said on Monday it has opened investigations into the audits of Greensill Capital and Wyelands Bank as regulatory scrutiny of the companies intensifies.
