Lessons From a Law Firm’s Decision to Leave China
Dentons’ decision to quit the country and new investment limits by the Biden administration underscore the growing challenges facing Western companies there.Read More
Secondhand Sellers Are Going Premium
The RealReal and ThredUp have gone upscale to improve profitability—a challenge in tougher economic times.Read More
UK Fintech News Roundup: The Latest Stories 09/08
Every Wednesday, we delve into the latest fintech updates from across the UK. This week brings updates from Tandem Bank, PayPal, Zettle, Provenir and Vacancysoft. Jeremy Hunt urges the FCA to look into ‘debanking’ scandal Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has called for an inquiry from UK financial regulator, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), to urgently investigate whether […]
Russia Says It Shot Down 2 Drones Near Moscow Overnight
Until recently, Moscow had rarely been a target of attacks over the course of the 18-month war in Ukraine.Read More
Banks’ Problems Aren’t Over, According to the Bond Market
Moody’s downgrade of several banks highlights how bonds are showing less relief on banks than their shares.Read More
NYSE, Nasdaq Battle for New Listings
Nasdaq wins Instacart and Arm, while NYSE snags Birkenstock and Klaviyo.Read More
After Russian Attack in Ukraine, Broken Glass and Rattled Nerves in Romania
A drone assault on a Danube River port sent shock waves — both the physical and the psychological kind — into villages just across the water that are in NATO territory.Read More
How 4 Countries Are Preparing to Bring Stolen Treasures Home
While attention is focused on western museums and governments giving back looted items, heritage workers in the global south are laying the groundwork for new claims.Read More
Country Garden Is Latest Property Giant in China to Run Into Trouble
Country Garden, China’s last big property developer to avoid default, has spooked investors after missing key debt payments, rekindling memories of China Evergrande.Read More
Biden to Restrict Investments in China, Citing National Security Threats
The measure to clamp down on investments in certain industries deemed to pose security risks, set to be issued Wednesday, appears likely to open a new front in the U.S.-China economic conflict.Read More
