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Saudi Aramco postpones IPO

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Saudi state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco has postponed, but not canceled, its initial public offering, the Financial Times reported citing three sources. The delay will take several weeks. Earlier it was assumed that the IPO will be announced on...

Credit Suisse ex-banker admitted $ 45 mln bribe

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Former Credit Suisse banker Andrew Pearse told a jury in Brooklyn that he illegally received at least $ 45 million for his role in arranging $ 2 billion worth of loans to companies in Mozambique. In addition, Pearse, who pleaded guilty to fraud,...

Why are US companies ditching Hong Kong?

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The HKmap.live application, which was actively used by residents of Hong Kong, disappeared from the App Store, the Verge reports. Protesters, who have been taking to the streets since March of this year, tracked movements of police officers using...

Berkshire Hathaway to increase share in BofA

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Berkshire Hathaway , owned by Warren Buffet, has requested Fed’s permission to increase its share in BofA above 10%. The bank’s stocks rose more than 3% on Tuesday after Bloomberg reported Buffett’s interest. Berkshire, which owns a 9.96% share in...
Markets & Industries

Investments in risky assets reduced worldwide

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International investors do not believe in the soon conclusion of the trading peace between the United States and China. Therefore, they are increasing share of cash in their portfolios, and adjusting investments in risky assets. High interest for US...

Reserve Bank of Australia cuts rates hoping to support the country's economy

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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) admitted a possibility of lowering rates. However, the bank is increasingly worried about the recent surge in housing prices in the country, which requires increased attention. The RBA Board is “ready to soften...

US authorities are seeking to suspend Telegram cryptocurrency

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced imposition of a temporary injunction on offshore companies that allegedly hold an unregistered initial coin offering (ICO) of tokens. This is stated in the message of the commission. The US...

Iran seeks rescue from economic crisis in stock market

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Under US sanctions, Iran is experiencing the worst crisis in decades. Inflation reached nearly 43% in September, and GDP may decline by 9% at the end of the year. However, the local stock market is growing steadily despite everything. TEDPIX, the...
In-depth coverage

For Oberthur Fiduciaire, the fiduciary industry is a key partner of Central Banks

Central Banks officials have been cutting interest rates in response to ongoing trade tensions in an effort to mitigate economic fallout. This is one of a number of ways that the European Central Bank, the Bank of Japan, and the Federal Reserve, in particular, have unique influence over the global economy. It is easy to forget that central banks are also responsible for creating the physica...
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“Wherever we go, we are above all at the service of the local authorities' urban project” an interview with Carmen Munoz, CEO of the French Company Citelum

Citelum, a subsidiary of the French energy group EDF, is a company specializing in urban lighting, which currently generates more than 75% of its revenue from international operations. Its general manager, Carmen Munoz-Dormoy, explains how the company has established itself abroad and how it is involved in local urban development.1. In your last activity report, you stated that you ar...
World & Politics

Boris Johnson: UK is about to finish Brexit

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On Thursday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker unexpectedly announced that they would reach an agreement between the EU and London on Brexit. Head of the British government expressed...

UK postmen decide to go on strike for Christmas

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The British postal service Royal Mail will strike, seeking to improve working conditions. The action may affect Black Friday, end-November sales and Christmas, BBC News reports. More than 97% of the members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU),...

Japan allocates $6,5 mln to remedy consequences of Typhoon Hagibis

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced allocation of $ 6.5 million from the state budget reserve fund to help rebuild the country's regions affected by Typhoon Hagibis, Kyodo reports. The money will be allocated for basic necessities, such as...

WTO greenlights US sanctions against Europe

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The US sanctions have been imposed in connection with European aircraft manufacturing concern Airbus receiving illegal subsidies. The sanctions in the amount of $ 7.5 billion will enter into force on October 18. The World Trade Organization (WTO)...
Management & Strategy

Greenlight it! How to delegate tasks

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Leaders know that delegation is necessary. It helps to relieve part of the load, focus on management and strategy. It is also an effective tool for employee development and team building. Therefore, it is very important to build the process...

Five rules for project manager

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We manage projects working independently or managing a team. But what makes a project successful and how can project managers achieve their goals? 1. Take your tasks easy The easier you perceive your tasks, the more efficient and focused your work...

How to work with experts and get the most out of it

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When you encounter problems arising in complex processes and systems, experts can accelerate your progress towards the goal. They will answer your questions, help you determine which variables control the problem, and direct you to those parts of...

Study: Socially active top managers attract more job seekers

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Researchers from France and the UK have found that company executives who speak out on relevant political or social issues are attracting increased interest from job seekers. Thus, activist leaders are given more opportunities to select potential...