Vodafone sees progress in resolving Germany issues
Vodafone (VOD.L) is making progress towards resolving issues in its biggest market Germany after suffering a drop in service revenue there, its chief executive said on Monday.
KPMG escapes record fine over Carillion, Regenersis audit checks
KPMG was fined 14.4 million pounds ($17.27 million) on Monday after the accounting firm admitted to providing false and misleading information to its regulator during spot checks on audits of construction firm Carillion and outsourcing firm Regenersis.
Russian rouble weakens as market takes stock of rate cut
The Russian rouble weakened in jittery Moscow trade on Monday, adjusting to the central bank’s decision to slash interest rates on Friday, and as a rouble-supportive tax-payment period reaches its peak.
China plans real estate fund worth up to $44 billion for distressed sector, source says
China will launch a real estate fund to help property developers resolve a crippling debt crisis, aiming for a warchest of up to 300 billion yuan ($44 billion) in a bid to restore confidence in the industry, according to a state bank official with direct knowledge of the matter.
Oil prices fall as Libya resumes output, global demand outlook darkens
Oil prices fell on Friday on a weakening global demand outlook and the resumption of some Libyan crude oil output.
GLOBAL ECONOMY Global slowdown fears darken as cost of living bites
The global economy looks increasingly likely to be heading into a serious slowdown, just as central banks aggressively reverse ultra-loose monetary policy adopted during the pandemic to support growth, data showed on Friday.
Nasdaq profits top Wall Street views as software services rise
Nasdaq Inc (NDAQ.O) on Wednesday reported quarterly profits that beat Wall Street expectations, as traders turned to the exchange operator’s investment-related products to navigate market volatility, helping drive up revenues.
Exclusive: Citi, Raiffeisen, other foreign banks seek staff in Russia as they struggle to exit
Russian divisions of foreign banks, such as Citi and Raiffeisen Bank International (RBIV.VI), have started looking for staff this month after Russian authorities moved to block them exiting the country, industry sources and a recruiting company said.
Explainer: How will Rogers’ C$20 bln contested bid for Shaw play out
Rogers Communications (RCIb.TO) faces a tough antitrust regulator and a July 31 deadline to close its C$20 billion ($15.5 billion) acquisition of Calgary-based Shaw Communications (SJRb.TO).
HSBC confirms staff in China unit set up branch of Chinese Communist Party
HSBC Holdings Plc said employees had formed a branch of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) within its securities brokerage unit in the country, following media reports on Thursday.
