Janet Yellen has defended a controversial decision to lessen the regulatory burden on American International Group, saying it creates the right incentives for other companies
Spanish bonds dip slightly following disputed vote for Catalan independence
Singapore-based GLP has announced the purchase of Gazeley, a logistics firm with ownership of 32 million square feet of property across Europe’s key markets
South Korea is the latest country to crack down on cryptocurrencies, citing concerns over speculation
North Korean businesses operating within China have 120 days to close down following the latest UN resolution
In a new Republican framework, President Trump has promised to cut corporation tax to 20 percent to make US businesses more competitive internationally
In a speech crammed with policy recommendations, French President Emmanuel Macron has painted his vision for integration in the European Union
The EU Commission has expressed confidence in the sustainability of Greece’s finances, ruling that it should no longer be subject to disciplinary measures over its deficit
An underground bank in the south China province of Guangzhou has been shut down following claims it was involved in $70m of illegal asset transfers last month
The proposed merger will be finalised by late 2018 with the new company, ThyssenKrupp Tata Steel, employing 48,000 employees across 34 locations
The largest toy store chain in the US, Toys R Us, has started bankruptcy proceedings due to debt and online sales competition
The Fundo Activo de Capital de Risco Angolano, an Angolan venture capital fund that fosters the development of SMEs, is encouraging governments to invest in small businesses to make the most of the informal sector
Authorities in Beijing have revealed plans to turn all state-owned giants into joint-stock companies by the end of the year
The state-owned development bank achieved a first-of-its-kind bond issuance
Today’s populist parties don’t claim a spot on the traditional economic spectrum, but this position blurring is causing ideological rifts between supporters
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