Coronavirus wipes off $420 billion from China’s stock market
The market selldown is despite apparent moves by regulators to curtail selling. Adding to investor worries is the economic impact of the coronavirus.
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‘Crypto-Assets Do Not Pose A Threat To Global Financial Stability’: G20 Leaders’ Joint Declaration
The Leaders of G20 is committed towards fostering global economic growth through “technological innovation” while maintain close watch on crypto assets’ development and “emerging risks”.
Gene Editing of Human Embryo Could Find ‘Moral’ Grounds: UK’s Ethics Council
A new report on the ethical aspect of gene alteration in human reproduction sparked mixed remarks.
Tech Giants To Be Regulated Under The Proposed New Transparency Law Of The EU
The watchdogs will keep an eye on how the tech giants treat smaller companies.
Regulation On Financial Market Needs Strengthening For G20 Nations: German Spokesperson
The president of G20 seeks to safeguard “multilateral cooperation”.
Republicans trying to weaken independence of the Office of Congressional Ethics
President-elect Donald Trump, a Republican, is set to take oath on January 20. In his loud signature move, Trump has stated he will repeal many of President Barrack Obama’s legacies, including those pertaining to the environment and health. However, growing evidence of the involvement of Russian intelligence could play a significant role before, during and after his presidency.
New Regulations’ Are Welcomed By Chinese ‘Ride-Hailing’ Services
Didi & Uber, the ride-hailing rival in China get support from Chinese government who still curbs “its behaviour”.
The evolution of jobs in corporate finance: towards a better finance?
The upheavals in the financial world since the 2008 depression have increased the importance of the role of financial advisors. With uncertainty still prevalent in the market, business activities like merger and acquisitions for example are being undertaken with greater caution. A careful introspection of possible investments is critical in retaining and growing wealth.
Kuwait and Qatar Follow Saudi Arabia’s Footstep To Issue Travel Regulatory
Qataris & Kuwaitis are urged to avoid travelling to Lebanon.
Microelectronics industry in Taiwan to be driven by new environmental laws
For decades, Taiwan has been struggling with a potentially disastrous water situation. The boom in the microelectronics sector has not improved the pollution threat, and the country, which alternates between droughts and floods, flirts with dangerous water contamination levels, when water supplies run low. A new set of environmental laws in Taiwan is to change matters and reduce the impact of the industry on the streams and rivers.
