UN endorses ICC Uniform Rules for Forfaiting
In a historic moment, the ICC Uniform Rules for Forfaiting—ICC Publication no. 800 (“URF 800”)—were officially endorsed by the United Nations Commission on International...
Murdoch Takeover Stalls
Sky buy out delayed as UK Government intervenes amid calls for investigation over White House ‘fake news’ story…
THE drawn-out takeover of broadcaster Sky by...
On a roll
All good things must come to an end, but just as the propulsion industry was preparing to write off the iconic brand of Rolls-Royce,...
Rio Tinto Paying Dividends
Handsome pay-outs for mining shareholders as strong underlying earnings deliver record interims for investors…
By Darren Parkin
A SURGE in commodity prices and a rush in...
Structured Deal
Massive conglomerate in China takes an unusual step by revealing the complex details of its ownership, internal make-up, and investments. In an age of...
ICC Court to establish MENA Representative Office in UAE
The International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has announced it is to open a representative office for the Middle...
Jewel of the Nile loses its sparkle
Fears for a forsaken Egypt as Africa’s fourth largest economy mirrors a Greek tragedy, threatening trade and jeopardising foreign investment
By Darren Parkin
NERVOUS investors are...
The Big Win: Singapore
The ‘Lion City’ is roaring again
By Tony Lennox
IN the heart of downtown Singapore, Raffles Hotel, a stately symbol of colonial splendour, sits in the...
Optimism drops, but activity robust in financial services – CBI/PwC
Sentiment in the financial services sector deteriorated in the three months to June, but business conditions – such as volumes, profits and hiring –...