OakNorth Banks on Regulatory Expertise with Appointment of Adair Turner as Chairman
Adair Turner, former head of the Financial Services Authority, has been appointed chairman of OakNorth, a UK business bank backed by SoftBank. With his experience during the global financial crisis, Turner is expected to contribute to OakNorth’s strategic growth plans and business product diversification. The move follows the departure of Cyrus Ardalan, the current chairman, who adheres to Britain’s Corporate Governance Code. OakNorth, founded in 2015, aims to leverage Turner’s insights for scaling and achieving ambitious sustainability goals, targeting net-zero emissions by 2035. Turner’s regulatory expertise signals OakNorth’s commitment to navigating evolving financial landscapes.
Bulgaria’s Path to Strengthening the Economy and Embracing Sustainability
Bulgaria is on the cusp of a historic transformation as it strides towards adopting the euro and joining the Eurozone. With a thriving banking system and a strategic focus on sustainability, the nation is primed to unlock new opportunities and propel its economy forward. As Bulgaria prepares to embrace the single European currency, it sets its sights on a greener future and accelerated recovery. Discover how euro adoption promises to revolutionize Bulgaria’s economic landscape, empower businesses, and foster a more sustainable society.
Toshiba warns on profit after Q3 slump; COO resigns over expenses
Japan’s Toshiba Corp cut its annual earnings estimate after third-quarter profit slumped and its chief operating officer resigned over the inappropriate use of entertainment expenses.
Amazon.com faces record challenges at shareholder meeting
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) faces 14 investor resolutions challenging its policies at its annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, a record for the retail and cloud computing giant, as socially minded investors scrutinize its treatment of workers.
Toshiba should overhaul board and management, major Japan pension fund says
Toshiba Corp’s (6502.T) proposal to split itself into three companies won’t solve its governance issues and the conglomerate should prioritise an overhaul of its board and management, said a senior executive at one of Japan’s largest pension funds.
Toshiba set to announce split into three firms, shareholder reaction in focus
Japanese industrial conglomerate Toshiba Corp (6502.T) is set to outline plans on Friday to break up into three listed companies that will focus on infrastructure, devices and memory chips, sources with knowledge of the matter said.
ESG appears to have become an integral part of risk assessment!
The process of incorporating environmental, social, and governance issues into investment decisions, resulting in increasing longer-term investments in sustainable economic activities and projects, is known as sustainable finance. ESG investing must have evolved through time to meet the needs of organizations and clients and individual investors, as well as some government agencies, who want to […]
EXCLUSIVE Olam seeking about $3 bln for London IPO of food ingredients unit – sources
Olam International (OLAM.SI) is considering raising about 2 billion pounds ($2.8 billion) through a London listing of its food ingredients unit next year, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, as the Singapore-based trading house seeks to boost its valuation and step up acquisitions.
Tokyo bourse overhaul spurs prime market push for Japanese firms
Tighter requirements to stay on the Tokyo bourse’s prestigious main board are forcing Japanese companies to cease long criticised practices such as cash-hoarding and cross shareholdings, even as some investors call for tougher reform.
