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Global financial watchdogs take aim at Big Tech's data dominance

Global financial watchdogs take aim at Big Tech's data dominance

Google, Alibaba and other "Big Tech" companies could be forced to share data on financial services customers with banks and financial technology firms to prevent unfair competition.



6 years ago
As Fed reiterates rate pause, forecasts likely to be blown off course

As Fed reiterates rate pause, forecasts likely to be blown off course

Friday's booming U.S. jobs report should give the Federal Reserve all it needs to stick to its plan not to cut interest rates further in the near future, so when U.S. central bankers meet this week, most of the focus will be on their outlook for next year and beyond.



6 years ago
U.S. banks' reluctance to lend cash may have caused repo shock: BIS

U.S. banks' reluctance to lend cash may have caused repo shock: BIS

The unwillingness of the top four U.S. banks to lend cash combined with a burst of demand from hedge funds for secured funding could explain a recent spike in U.S. money market rates, the Bank for International Settlements said.



6 years ago
Britain's Tesco considers Asia exit

Britain's Tesco considers Asia exit

Britain's biggest retailer, Tesco , has signaled a further retreat from its once lofty global ambitions by starting a review of its remaining Asian businesses, which could result in a sale of those Thai and Malaysian operations.



6 years ago
How the experts would fix Social Security if they had their way

How the experts would fix Social Security if they had their way

The clock is ticking when it comes to whether action will be taken before Social Security has to reduce benefits to benficiaries. Here's how experts would restore or overhaul the system if they had their way.

6 years ago
Asian stocks pulled higher by Wall Street jobs rally but China caution prevails

Asian stocks pulled higher by Wall Street jobs rally but China caution prevails

Asian stocks edged up on Monday, catching some of Wall Street's momentum after surprisingly strong U.S. jobs data although regional gains were capped by concerns about China's economy due to the prolonged Sino-U.S. trade war.



6 years ago
It's not too late to shave your tax bill before Dec. 31

It's not too late to shave your tax bill before Dec. 31

Even with the new tax law, there are still steps you can take before 2019 ends to make sure you're taking advantage of all of the breaks you can.

6 years ago
Britain's Tesco reviews Thai, Malaysian business for possible sale

Britain's Tesco reviews Thai, Malaysian business for possible sale

Britain's biggest supermarket chain Tesco said on Sunday it had started a review of its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia, including looking at a possible sale.



6 years ago
Jeff Bezos says Amazon wants to work more with the Pentagon

Jeff Bezos says Amazon wants to work more with the Pentagon

Amazon.com Inc founder Jeff Bezos said it would support the U.S. Department of Defense as technology companies vie for more defense contracts and the Pentagon seeks to modernize itself.



6 years ago
Japan's markets watchdog likely to recommend $22 million fine against Nissan: NHK

Japan's markets watchdog likely to recommend $22 million fine against Nissan: NHK

Japan's markets watchdog will likely recommend soon that the financial regulator fine Nissan Motor Co Ltd about 2.4 billion yen ($22 million) over false reporting on its financial statement, public broadcaster NHK reported on Sunday.



6 years ago
VW's German plants need to shape up, says production chief

VW's German plants need to shape up, says production chief

Volkswagen's German plants need to boost efficiency to match overseas operations, production chief Andreas Tostmann was quoted as saying, targeting 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) in savings by 2023.



6 years ago
Japan's market watchdog to recommend fine against Nissan over false reporting: NHK

Japan's market watchdog to recommend fine against Nissan over false reporting: NHK

Japan's markets watchdog will likely recommend that the financial regulator fine Nissan Motor Co Ltd about 2.4 billion yen ($22 million) over false reporting on its financial statement, public broadcaster NHK reported on Sunday.



6 years ago
China November crude oil imports hit record high as refiners race to use up quotas

China November crude oil imports hit record high as refiners race to use up quotas

China's crude oil imports hit a record high on a daily basis in November, as refiners operated at high run rates to use up annual import quotas.



6 years ago
China copper imports hit 13-month high in November on improved factory activity

China copper imports hit 13-month high in November on improved factory activity

China's copper imports rose 12.1% in November from the previous month to their highest in more than a year, as an unexpected improvement in the manufacturing sector drove up demand.



6 years ago
China's November coal imports slump 19% month-on-month on port curbs

China's November coal imports slump 19% month-on-month on port curbs

China's coal imports plunged 19% in November from the previous month as tighter import rules at ports curbed shipments towards the year's end.



6 years ago