Traders want fewer working hours at UK and European exchanges
By Hal Williams
EVERY computer programme, algorithm and robot introduced to the workplace theoretically enhances efficiency and cuts the workload — but the real cut...
IMF warns of debt ‘timebomb’ thanks to ‘cheap money’ borrowing policies
THE International Monetary Fund warns that low interest rates are encouraging companies to take on a level of debt that could become a “timebomb”.
The...
Faltering Libra project is losing more traction
FACEBOOK’S Libra currency project appears to be close to dead in the water, with five major payments providers pulling out.
The founding companies in the...
‘Flow like a river’ — Barclays CEO knows how to deal with all challenges...
BARCLAYS Botswana CEO Keabetswe Pheko-Moshagane is a pioneer: the first female Motswana (Botswana citizen) to be appointed to the role.
“Our journey is a unique...
Mega-merger of media giants brings stock moves and criticism
BROADCASTING giants CBS and Viacom are set to merge in a media deal that will see shared ownership of MTV, Comedy Central and Paramount...
Workers out on the streets as massive job cuts bite at giant Deutsche Bank
DEUTSCHE Bank is cutting thousands of jobs in London and New York, part of a radical plan to reduce its global workforce by 18,000.
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‘Ground-breaking’ link to free-up Sino-British stock exchange trade
THE BRITISH Treasury has announced a stock link to allow UK-listed firms to become the first foreign entities to list in mainland China.
Chancellor Philip...
Brazilian meeting shines light on potential of fintech future
JOSÉ Lino Sepulcri, president of the Espírito Santo Trade Federation, and Gutman Uchôa de Mendonça, the regional director of the association of Brazilian banks...
Debts too heavy for airline to retain its international flights
INDIAN AIRLINE Jet Airways is reported to have suspended its international flights.
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World Bank moves to ensure regulation and management of Guyana’s oil, gas reserves
THE WORLD Bank has approved a $20m credit from the International Development Association (IDA) for Guyana’s oil and gas sector.
The bank says the money...
