Leading the Future of Aged & Community Care

Leecare is proud to be recognised in the ACQ5 Global Awards as a category winner for Best Care & Operational Management Software. As a global leader in aged and community care technology Leecare’s Platinum6 Suite is reshaping the approach to Primary and Aged care delivery — with integrated, person-centred software designed for compliance,...

Huge Financial Impact of Heathrow's Fire Blunder Revealed

Heathrow Airport is expected to face costs running into the "low tens of millions" of pounds following its chaotic closure in March, chief executive Thomas Woldbye has revealed. The temporary shutdown was caused by a fire at the North Hyde electrical substation in west London, which led to a power outage and forced the west London airport to halt operations...

UniCredit withdraws offer for BPM after opposition from Meloni’s government

UniCredit has officially withdrawn its bid to acquire the smaller rival Banco BPM following strong opposition from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government, as well as continuing regulatory hurdles linked to Italy’s so-called “golden power” rules. The move comes just days after the European Commission issued a sharp reprimand against the Italian...

Apple's China Market Share Drops

Apple has experienced a notable decline in its market position within China's highly competitive smartphone sector, losing its leadership to local rivals Huawei and Vivo. As of 2024, Apple's market share has dropped to 15%, down from previous years, marking a significant shift in the tech landscape of one of its most crucial markets. According to recent...

BP Job Cuts

BP is making significant changes to its workforce as part of a strategic effort to streamline operations and cut costs. The London-based energy giant announced on January 16, 2025, that it will reduce its global workforce by approximately 4,700 employees, representing about 5% of its total staff of around 90,000. Additionally, BP plans to eliminate...

Upswing Not Matched By Investments

LONDON – In 2025, Britain’s stock market is outpacing Wall Street, and the UK economy has posted the strongest growth among G7 nations in the first half of the year. Yet while overseas investors are benefiting from this upswing, many British investors remain on the sidelines. For years, the UK equity market has struggled with sluggish returns...

Qashio has joined forces with global payments giant Visa

Qashio, a Dubai-based provider of spend management solutions, has joined forces with global payments giant Visa to launch an innovative B2B travel payments solution. The partnership, announced on January 6, 2025, aims to transform and digitize payments for online travel agencies and travel management companies across the UAE, Middle East and North Africa...

US Stocks Plummet Amid Recession Fears

US stocks experienced a significant decline on Monday, with the S&P 500 trading 2.5% lower and the Nasdaq Composite falling into correction territory, down more than 10% from its record high on July 10. The selloff was driven by fears of a potential recession in the world's largest economy, as investors reacted to disappointing employment data and concerns...

Asia-Pacific Markets Downturn as Bank of Japan (BOJ) Begins Policy Meeting

Tuesday July 30th, 2024Asia-Pacific markets are experiencing a downturn as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) begins its two-day monetary policy meeting. This meeting is drawing significant attention from investors and economists alike, as it could potentially mark a shift in Japan's monetary policy. The BOJ is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate to...

Transforming Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing: The UK Government's Proposed New Models

In the complex and ever-evolving landscape of financial crime prevention, the UK government is poised to unveil a paradigm-shifting approach to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) measures. Jake Robson delves into the intricacies of the proposed AML/CTF models. We'll explore the context behind these changes, the key...

Sizewell C Switch

Slaughters, DLA, Freshfields, and Linklaters have played instrumental roles in finalizing the £38 billion investment deal for the Sizewell C nuclear power plant, one of the largest and most significant infrastructure projects in the UK. This complex transaction marks a critical milestone in securing funding and moving forward with the construction...

Council forks out almost £5,000 for “offensive comments”

An employer – Rotherham Council – has been ordered to pay almost £5,000 in compensation after “offensive” comments were made to a disabled member of staff by his line manager. Gareth Matthews, Head of Employment, considers the implications of this case in more detail, particularly in light of the fact that the comments were made following a...

Independent European Firms Bounce Back in H1 League Tables

Independent law firms made a comeback in European M&A in the first half of 2022. Nine of the top 20 legal advisers on U.K. and Europe deals in the six months to the end of June were local Continental European firms, according data from Refinitiv. German firm Hengeler Mueller came second in the rankings, while Italian firms Legance Avvocati Associati,...

Supreme Court Narrows Availability of United States Discovery for International Arbitration

A unanimous Supreme Court on June 13 determined that 28 U.S.C. §1782 (“Section 1782”) does not permit United States courts to order discovery for foreign or international “private adjudicatory bodies”.  ZF Auto. US, Inc. v. Luxshare, Ltd., No. 21-401, 2022 WL 2111355, *3 (2022)(“ZF Automotive Decision”).  Rather, the Supreme...

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JPMorgan's global M&A head Aiyengar says More mega deals are on the way

Companies worldwide are pursuing larger deals in the second half of this year as executives grow increasingly comfortable navigating volatile markets and unpredictable global politics, JPMorgan Chase dealmakers predict.Mergers and acquisitions have been regaining momentum after earlier disruptions caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, which...

M&A Deals Picking Up Pace in Asia

After a long lull in investment activity, M&A deals are picking up across Asia. In a region that has often been attractive for its growth opportunities, M&A has recently experienced a quiet spell. In the first half of 2024, deal volumes and values in the Asia-Pacific decreased by 23% and 35%, respectively, compared to the first half of 2023, according...

Composites and Fuel Containment Division Sold

Parker Hannifin Corporation, a prominent player in motion and control technologies, has announced a significant strategic move by agreeing to sell its North America Composites and Fuel Containment (CFC) Division to SK Capital Partners, a private investment firm. This decision, made public on July 29, 2024, is part of Parker's broader strategy to streamline...

Avista’s UBC prepares for sale, WindRose recaps Veristat, Toshiba confirms CVC’s buyout proposal

Avista-backed United BioSource preps for sale and WindRose recaps Veristat.Read More

TA Associates sells Exeter to EQT for $1.87bn

TA Associates has sold Exeter Property Group, a real estate investment management firm, to EQT.Read More

Kylian Mbappé's Ambitious Move: Becoming One of Europe's Youngest Club Owners

In a groundbreaking development that has sent ripples through the football world, Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé is poised to become one of the youngest club owners in Europe. The 25-year-old French forward has acquired an 80% stake in Ligue 2 side SM Caen for a staggering €20 million. This move not only underscores Mbappé's growing influence in...

Upcoming TVB Dramas 2014

Here’s the lineup of upcoming TVB Dramas for the rest of 2014. Check back here for updates as we add new dramas! Line Walker Chinese title: 使徒行者 Cast: Michael Miu, Charmaine Sheh, Raymond Lam, Sharon Chan, Elena Kong Broadcast: August 25 – October 3 All That is Bitter is Sweet Chinese title: 大藥坊 Cast: Linda [...]The post Upcoming...

Ethan Ruan in Gap Ad

Ethan Ruan is spotted in a Gap advertisement for a Fall 2014 collection. Great leather jacket and look!The post Ethan Ruan in Gap Ad appeared first on Asian Entertainment News.Read More

HKTV dramas compete with TVB

We’ve added a new section for HKTV Dramas – the newest Hong Kong television station that has scoped out a lot of former TVB artistes. It’s great to have to more competition as TVB was pretty much monopolizing the TV series scene in Hong Kong since ATV productions usually can’t compete in ratings. HKTV’s dramas [...]The...

Actress Han Chae-young Expecting First Child

The beautiful actress Han Chae-young has just announced happy news for her family. She’s pregnant with her first child! After having tied the knot six years ago, she is currently about 11 weeks pregnant. Han is filming the KBS drama “Advertisement Genius Lee Tae-baek”, but making sure to take extra cautions for her health. BH [...]The...