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OCTOBANK: How Uzbekistan’s “Family Bank” Became a Major Hub for Laundering Russian Money, Casino Revenue and Grey…
While Russia faces mounting sanctions and blocked financial channels, its capital continues to move across borders — only the routes have changed. One of the most reliable…
Tesco weighing sale of Malaysian, Thai supermarkets
Tesco is five years into a recovery plan launched after an accounting scandal capped a dramatic downturn in trading.
LONDON (REUTERS) - Britain’s biggest supermarket chain…
Virgin Trains waves goodbye with final service after 22 years
Launched in 1997, Virgin Trains was Britain's longest-running rail franchise, but its routes have now been taken over.…
How to prepare for digital economy jobs
Digital skills are enhancing existing jobs as well as creating new ones. Navigating the vast amount of information available to decide on what skills will be useful and how to…
Zopa earns its banking stripes with £130m capital injection
US-based IAG Capital will acquire a majority stake in Zopa as part of the capital-raising by the fintech group, Sky News learns.…
Save for retirement and pay less tax with an SRS account
The SRS was started in 2001 to help Singaporeans save more for retirement and to complement the compulsory CPF scheme.
As the year winds down, it's a good time to see if you…
Uber fights rearguard action as regulators weigh London ban
Transport for London is "actively considering" denying Uber a new licence in the capital next week, Sky News learns.…
Investor challenge winners share their tips and tricks
The team of Mr Bryan Tan (left), Mr Yee Jin Koi and Mr Kenny Chia won this year’s Investor-One Challenge, by presenting their investment case for pharmaceutical firm Hyphens…
Unregulated investment schemes on the rise in Singapore
Unregulated investment schemes involving online trading platforms and digital tokens are becoming increasingly common here.The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has…
Apple Card: Major US bank investigated over claims its credit limit algorithms are sexist
A man claimed he was offered a credit limit that was 20 times higher than his wife's - even though she had a higher credit score.…
‘Tis the season to be careful about spending
A long queue of people waiting for an Orchard Road department store to open for a major sale. Sales are enticing and attract lots of shoppers because things are generally…
Ladbrokes owner GVC places bet on Gibson as next chairman
Barry Gibson, who has been a director of William Hill, will be named next week as the chairman of GVC Holdings, Sky News learns.…
Strong private home sales, prices point to stabilising property market
Private home prices also rose in tandem, climbing 1.3 per cent in the third quarter of this year, compared with the previous three months.
Defying global uncertainties and…
Addison Lee lenders battle for steering wheel of taxi giant
Lenders to the London-based minicab giant have hired advisers ahead of a potential financial restructuring, Sky News learns.…
Singapore keeps top spot in Asia for protection of intellectual property rights
This year's International Property Rights Index placed Singapore among the top countries under the three core categories: physical property rights, IP rights and the legal and…
Revealed: The winners and losers on the UK’s high streets
Funeral directors and tattoo parlours are thriving - moving high streets away from being "carbon copies" of one another.…
Be in the know about critical illness plans
Hospital bills are covered by a hospitalisation and surgical plan. To qualify for a lump sum payout upon diagnosis of a critical illness, you have to buy a critical illness…
Ex-Treasury mandarin Kingman to chair Tesco Bank
Sir John Kingman will be appointed to the board of the supermarket's banking arm later this month, Sky News learns.…
US stocks gain as jobs data eases recession fears
Video of Jobs data drives stocks higher
Traders and financial professionals work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Oct 3, 2019.
NEW YORK (AFP) -…
Higher insurance prices for loyal customers could be banned
The Financial Conduct Authority says changes are needed to help the six million policyholders who pay high prices.…