ARCHIVE November2022
Egyptian authorities arrest hundreds of civilians connected to planned protests in advance of UN climate conference – JURIST
In the weeks prior to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), Egyptian authorities have arrested hundreds of people in for allegedly planning and supporting protests set take place during the conference. At […]
Here’s what the US midterm elections will mean for crypto regulation
Wall Street typically likes it when control of the White House, House, and Senate is divided between Republicans and Democrats. It leads to political gridlock, which makes it tough for lawmakers to […]
Australia-based casino fined $77.2M for non-compliance with gambling regulations – JURIST
Australia’s Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) Monday released a statement outlining that casino operator Crown Melbourne has been fined 120 million Australian dollars ($77.2 million) for failure to comply with […]
FTSE 100 bosses enjoy bumper bonuses despite uptick in ESG-linked remuneration
The top brass at FTSE 100 companies have enjoyed bumper bonus payouts this year, despite a majority of firms linking remuneration with ESG metrics, research from PwC has shown. Nearly 90% of […]
Deutsche Bank faces potential fine over dirty money controls
Germany’s top financial watchdog threatened to fine Deutsche Bank if it doesn’t implement controls against money laundering by a set deadline, suggesting the regulator isn’t satisfied with the bank’s efforts to police […]
EdenTree boss Andy Clark: Why ESG labels worry me
Andy Clark joined ESG-focused EdenTree Asset Management as chief executive in September 2020, after eight years overseeing HSBC Asset Management’s UK arm. Financial News sat down with Clark to find out what attracted him […]
Nomura eyes crypto trading as part of 50-strong digital assets spin-off
Nomura is building a 50-strong team for its crypto spin-out, and is aiming to start trading digital assets early next year as it makes a major push into the sector. The Japanese […]
Ukraine authorities accuse four appellate judges of bribery – JURIST
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office accused on Thursday four judges from the Kyiv Court of Appeal of graft totaling $35,000. According to NABU, the payment occurred […]
Kenya High Court declares housing levy unconstitutional – JURIST
Kenya’s High Court declared on Tuesday that a 1.5 percent levy, introduced in an earlier bill to fund affordable housing, violated constitutional principles. The levy was a provision of the Finance Act […]
Niger junta revokes law which restricted migrant smuggling routes to Europe – JURIST
Niger’s junta issued a decree Monday revoking a law which had helped curb migration of West Africans to Europe. The law had been backed by the EU but faced strong opposition from […]
UN report reveals surge in violence in Haiti rural central region – JURIST
According to a UN report issued Tuesday, there has been a rise in gang violence in Haiti’s central rural region, an area previously considered safe from the increased instability in the country. […]
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