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BUSINESSnowMunicipal Securities Underwriters Pay a Total of $325,000 in FinesThe Securitiesand Exchange Commission announced today that NASD RegulationInc. censured and fined 21 securities firms for violationsof Rule G-36 of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.At the same time, the Comptroller of the Currency sanctioneda…SEC
BUSINESSnowSEC CHAIRMAN ARTHUR LEVITT, IOWA OFFICIALS TO HOLD INVESTORS’ TOWN MEETING IN DES MOINESOn Friday, November 21, U.S.Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Arthur Levitt, U.S.Representative Greg Ganske, and Craig Goettsch, Iowa’sSuperintendent of Securities, will hold an Investors’ TownMeeting at the Embassy Suites Hotel in…SEC
BUSINESS1h agoAmerican Airlines Has the Most Passenger Complaints of Any U . S . CarrierAmerican Airlines has reportedly received the most passenger complaints among U.S. carriers, indicating potential issues with customer satisfaction and service quality in the airline industry.travelerstoday.com · United States
BUSINESS1h agoAndy Ceperly : How to turn data centers into good neighbors ( Opinion ) An opinion piece by Andy Ceperly discusses strategies for data centers to become positive members of their communities. This addresses the social and environmental impact of technological infrastructure.wvgazettemail.com · United States
BUSINESS1h agoThe world’s biggest fine jewellery factory: How Pandora aims to make more and pollute less in VietnamPandora invested $150 million (€132mn) in a Vietnam factory, which it says will operate entirely on renewable electricity. The company also switched to using 100% recycled gold and silver in its jewellery production in 2024.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS1h agoHong Kong’s new Huanggang Port seemingly quiet ahead of expected holiday rushHong Kong’s newly revamped Huanggang Port is expected to handle more than 100,000 passenger trips a day over the three-day Chung Yeung Festival holiday, but its departure hall remained quiet on Saturday morning. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said the port had operated smoothly since opening on Monday, handling about 80,000 passenger trips a day, with the figure exceeding 92,000 on Friday. That represented a 1.5-fold to almost twofold increase from the 30,000 to 40,000 trips...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1h agoPlans submitted to complete Scarborough Business Parkgazetteherald.co.uk · United Kingdom
BUSINESS1h agoIMF says Japan to fall to sixth in world GDP rankings behind India , Britainfreemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
BUSINESS1h agoVietnam prime minister targets 2027 GDP growth of at least 10 % freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
BUSINESS1h agoChina luxury demand recovery may remain elusive , forcing global brands to rethink growth : Bernstein reportA report indicates that the recovery of luxury demand in China may remain challenging, compelling global brands to re-evaluate their growth strategies. This highlights a significant economic trend affecting international commerce.aninews.in · India
BUSINESS1h agoFood Security: Abiodun unveils support package for 10,000 Ogun farmersUnder the initiative, 2,000 rice farmers will receive two bags of fertiliser and one bag of urea each, while 8,000 cassava farmers will receive the same quantities of fertiliser and urea in addition to 1,200 Android phones The post Food Security: Abiodun unveils support package for 10,000 Ogun farmers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS2h agoTrip designers, wellness and privacy: What's trending in luxury travel for 2027?Next year, the luxury travel sector is set to be less about grand displays of opulence, and more about being intentional. From slower itineraries to privacy and dining experiences, here’s what the discerning traveller should know.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS2h agoRailway employees protest outsourcing, seek filling of vacancies in South Western RailwayMembers of South Western Railway Mazdoor Union (SWRMU) staged a protest in Hubballi on October 14, opposing outsourcing and privatisation of core railway activitiesThe Hindu
BUSINESS2h agoSugarcane farmers threaten highway blockade from October 13Sugarcane farmers are threatening to blockade a highway, indicating a potential disruption to transportation and agricultural supply chains. This signals a dispute likely related to farmer demands or pricing.The Hindu
BUSINESS2h agoDelta: Train that keeps disappearing; Ujevwu-Itakpe and the people left waitingAt Ujevwu, the railway tracks remain. Steel lines stretch into the distance, cutting through the landscape like a promise that was supposed to endure The post Delta: Train that keeps disappearing; Ujevwu-Itakpe and the people left waiting appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS3h agoHong Kong touts distinct features to set it apart from London in global gold hub pushDistinctive features will set Hong Kong apart from London, a major bullion hub, as the city accelerates efforts to develop an international gold and precious metals trading ecosystem covering the entire value chain, a minister has told the South China Morning Post. In an exclusive interview on Thursday, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu said the city would officially launch a central gold clearing platform in the first quarter of next year. It would...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3h agoMillionaire profits and price increases: pharmaceutical companies cash in amidst scarcity of menopause hormonesLos laboratorios que fabrican los tratamientos que faltan en España venden más que nunca. Uno de ellos consiguió en Suecia una subida de hasta el 70% a cambio de convertir el país en “mercado prioritario”El País
BUSINESS4h agoS . Korea , US hold first 2+2 meeting of finance , monetarySouth Korea and the US held their first 2+2 meeting focusing on finance and monetary issues, marking a significant step in their economic diplomacy. This highlights cooperation on financial stability and policy between the two nations.koreaherald.com · South Korea
BUSINESS4h agoInflation drives up family expenses by hundreds per month since Jan . 2025Inflation has led to an increase of hundreds of dollars per month in family expenses since January 2025. This indicates a significant ongoing economic pressure on households due to rising costs.mynbc5.com · United States
BUSINESS4h agoSanta Maria weighs growth plans against rising costs , budget pressuresSanta Maria is evaluating its growth plans in the context of increasing costs and budget pressures. This highlights the financial challenges faced by local governments in urban development.santamariatimes.com · United States
BUSINESS4h agoBrent crude hits $110 for first time since May as Middle East conflict , Russia supply risks fuel rallymoneycontrol.com · India
BUSINESS4h agoS & P 500 logs biggest weekly loss since June as oil at $110 , AI trade fears rattle Wall Streetmoneycontrol.com · India
BUSINESS5h agoForeign banks trim China branch networks as low returns test strategyAlmost two decades after gaining permission to conduct yuan business for local clients, foreign-funded banks are still refining their strategy in China, where the financial sector is dominated by state-owned lenders. While Citi exited its China retail banking business, other foreign banks have continued to close branches and sub-branches, focusing instead on digitalisation, wealth management and core clients to strengthen their foothold in the market. Deutsche Bank (China) announced the closure...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS6h ago‘Hot economics, cold politics’: why China gave nod for expanded Japanese trade tripBeijing’s decision to allow a bigger Japanese business delegation to go to China next month may be cause for some optimism but “hot economics and cold politics” will continue to dominate the strained relationship between the two countries, observers say. Kyodo news agency reported this week that Beijing had agreed to allow the Japanese Business Federation – the country’s most influential business lobby, also known as Keidanren – to expand its delegation coming to China next month. The group will...South China Morning Post