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Capitalism is having an identity crisis – but it is still the best system

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The 73-year-old Vietnamese refugee is responsible for bringing Sriracha to American consumers

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Electric Truckmaker Rivian, Backed By Amazon, Ford, Raises Whopping $1.3 Billion

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Journalists detained in record numbers in 2022: Reporters Without Borders – JURIST

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Thursday released their annual report summarizing violence and abuse against journalists. The organization reports that a total of 533 journalists are currently detained because of their work, 65 […]

UK cyber firm Arqit Quantum faces SEC probe over Spac merger

British cybersecurity company Arqit Quantum is facing an investigation from the US Securities and Exchange Commission over its merger with a special-purpose acquisition company last year, the company disclosed on 14 December. Arqit […]

EY split could tap private markets as headwinds force leaders to make backup plans

EY’s leaders are looking at backup plans for the firm’s split to address rising funding costs and a potential slowdown in growth that could imperil the rich payouts promised to partners, according to people familiar […]

Iran removed from UN commission on women – JURIST

The UN Economic and Social Council (ESC) Wednesday voted to remove Iran from the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Of the 54 current ESC members, 29 voted in favor […]

Deutsche Bank hires Citigroup veteran Di Stefano as Emea vice chair

Deutsche Bank has hired a former Citigroup executive to bolster its investment bank in Europe. Pierpaolo Di Stefano has joined the German lender as vice chairman for origination and advisory in Europe, […]

UK sanctions Russia commanders, Iran businessmen following strikes on Ukraine territory – JURIST

The UK Wednesday announced 16 new sanctions against Russian commanders and Iranian businessmen in response to missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. The sanctions are in response to the continuing […]

Dickson Minto takeover driven by Americanisation of private equity law

The merger of Anglo-Scottish legal private equity boutique Dickson Minto with US law firm Milbank was motivated by the increasing Americanisation of top-tier private equity deals, according to people familiar with the […]

Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in midst of protests – JURIST

Peru Minister of Defense Alberto Otarola early Tuesday announced that Peru will enter a state of emergency. In a tweet, Otarola said the measures are meant to “guarantee order, the continuation of […]

Сryptocurrencies

T&Cs Expanded for Crypto Platforms Looking to Register in Canada by CSA

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is strengthening its approach to oversight of crypto trading platforms as a result of events in the crypto market. It will expand existing requirements for platforms operating […]

Why ESG ratings desperately need fixing

Daniel Klier is HSBC’s former global head of sustainability and chief executive of sustainability data and technology provider ESG Book It doesn’t require an industry insider to recognise that Republican descriptions of ESG investing […]

North Korea releases US soldier who crossed demilitarized zone 2 months ago – JURIST

North Korea expelled US soldier Travis King on Wednesday, 2 months after he crossed into its territory from South Korea. KCNA, North Korea’s state media, announced that North Korea expelled King after […]

South Korea court overturns North Korea leaflet ban – JURIST

The Constitutional Court of South Korea on Tuesday struck down a provision of the Law on the Development of Inter-Korean Relations which prohibits the distribution of leaflets in North Korea and imposes […]

Hong Kong court sentences journalist to 5 days in jail for obstructing police officer – JURIST

The West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court on Monday sentenced the head of the Hong Kong Journalists Association Ronson Chan to five days in jail, according to the Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP). As […]

Philippine Coast Guard removes floating barrier allegedly placed by China – JURIST