Wells Fargo to pay $110 million settlement over accounts scandal
US bank Wells Fargo has agreed to pay $110 million as settlement for the 11 class-action lawsuits brought by customers who had accounts opened without their permission.
Mar 30, 2017 10:39 AM EDT
New pound coin's hidden security features, problems and availability
The new 12-sided £1 coin comes into circulation on Tuesday with a hidden security feature that would stamp out fraud and counterfeiting.
UK banks face new stress test scenario by the Bank of England
Bank of England prepares new stress test scenarios to be given to UK's biggest banks in preparation for any sudden slowdown in foreign interests in UK assets. The Brexit vote last year has triggered a sharp drop in the value of the pound.
Investors pull out from US stock funds
Wall Street has been put on defensive mode ever since Donald Trump became the president of the United States. This led to investors pulling out $8.9 billion from US stock funds that ended on March 22 according to a research conducted by EPFR Global.
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HSBC breaks tradition, names AIA boss Mark Tucker as chairman
The chief executive of the Asian life insurer AIA Group will take over as HSBC chair on October 1, the first outsider to take on the role that breaks an HSBC tradition.
Mar 15, 2017 6:12 AM EDT
Atlanta Fed appoints first African-American regional president as major step in diversity
The move marks as a progress for Atlanta Fed in regards to diversity as Bostic becomes the first African-American regional president in its history.
Mar 14, 2017 6:05 AM EDT
Wells Fargo reshuffles execs, demotes three managers over fake account scandal
Scandal-ridden bank initiates organizational clean-up due to alleged mistreatment of workers aside from the popular fake account scandal. Wells Fargo vows to be a more streamlined, efficient and consistent consumer bank.
Mar 11, 2017 9:14 AM EST
Lenovo Third Quarter Profits Plummet
Tech company Lenovo posts a drop in its third quarter profits as it faced "sizeable" challenges in its business.
Feb 19, 2017 9:11 PM EST
Retail Spending in UK Rises Slightly in January
UK retail spending sees 1.5 percent growth year-on-year in January 2017 compared with January 2016. Retail spending in the UK saw a 1. 5 percent growth year-on-year in January 2017 compared with January 2016, the lowest growth the sector has had since November 2013, according to the latest official figures of the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
Feb 19, 2017 8:12 PM EST
Exxon boosts Permian basin holding in deal worth up to $6.6 billion
Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) said it would buy companies owned by the Bass family of Texas in a deal worth up to $6.6 billion.
Jan 17, 2017 12:03 PM EST
69 Percent of Respondents : Trump Didn't Have To Sell His Business
The US President-elect, Donald Trump, has promised to hand out of his business empires to his children before get sworn as the president next month. Some politicians stated that Trump's words just to avoid potential conflicts of interest.
Dec 07, 2016 9:57 AM EST
Jason Miller : Mr.Trump's Stock Sold In June
"The US President-elect sold his company stocks in June " said a spokesman, Jason Miller. Trump's company well known as one of the world's best corporation, among Walmart, Master Card and Apple.
Dec 07, 2016 3:10 AM EST
Crown Finance Launches Freedom Home Loans
New Zealand home buyers have the new option for home loan. On Tuesday Crown Finance Limited launched its Freedom Home Loans.
Mar 30, 2016 8:28 AM EDT
Bitcoin underrated by more than $200 according to Investment Bank Needham & Co
The report released by Needham & Company, an investment bank and asset management company, showed that bitcoin has been undervalued by more than $200, nearly 58% based on the current price.
Mar 30, 2016 7:58 AM EDT
Nevada Waves $9.2 Million Sales Tax To Allure Hyperloop’s $121 Million Project
Hyperloop Technologies Inc. has been implementing an innovative idea of Tesla CEO Elon Musk through developing a new concept of transportation platform. The Los Angeles tech giant considers for spending $121 million to develop the full track at Apex Industrial Park. To allure the investment, Nevada state officials have waved $9.2 million sales tax applicable on the capital expenditure.
Mar 29, 2016 9:33 AM EDT
EMV Credit Card Increase Security But Slow Implementation Will Make Consumers Vulnerable
Experts said the new chip-enabled or EMV credit and debit cards can help reducing fraud. However, incomplete adoption of chip cards and readers will make consumers and merchants vulnerable.
Mar 09, 2016 8:50 AM EST