Category: business
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Bank of England to Maintain Core Protections in Ring-Fencing Regime, Sources Say
London, November 18, 2025 – The Bank of England (BoE) is preparing to introduce targeted adjustments to Britain’s bank ring-fencing rules, while resisting a full-scale reform demanded by lenders, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move reflects the central bank’s focus on maintaining core protections for depositors and taxpayers amid a wider government
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Amundi Acquires 10% Stake in UK’s ICG to Drive Private Markets Growth
Paris, November 18, 2025 – Amundi (AMUN.PA), Europe’s largest asset manager, has announced the acquisition of a 9.9% stake in London-listed Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) as part of its strategic push into private markets. The move aligns with Amundi’s ambitious three-year growth plan, aimed at expanding its footprint in alternative asset classes such as private
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ING Bank Slaski to Acquire Remaining 55% Stake in Goldman Sachs TFI
ING Bank Slaski, the Polish unit of Dutch banking giant ING Groep, has agreed to acquire the remaining 55% stake in Polish asset management company Goldman Sachs TFI from Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Holdings for 396 million zlotys ($108 million). Prior to the deal, ING Bank Slaski already owned 45% of Goldman Sachs TFI
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Investors Remain Bullish, but Market Positioning Could Pose Headwinds – BofA Survey
Global investors increased allocations to equities and commodities in November, yet low cash levels are raising concerns that bullish positioning may now act as a headwind for markets, according to Bank of America’s (BofA) monthly fund manager survey. The survey, conducted from Nov. 7–13 and covering 172 fund managers managing $475 billion, highlighted the potential
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Foreign Investors Return to Asian Bonds in October Amid Improved Growth Outlook
Asian bonds saw renewed interest from foreign investors in October, reversing a sharp decline in cross-border purchases the previous month. Improved regional growth prospects and recent U.S. trade agreements in Southeast Asia lifted investor confidence, leading to net purchases of $368 million in key markets including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, India, and South Korea. This reversed
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Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 as Investor Sentiment Turns Risk-Averse
Bitcoin slipped below $90,000 on Tuesday, marking its lowest level in seven months and signaling a sharp decline in investor appetite for riskier assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has erased its 2025 gains, falling nearly 30% from its October peak of $126,000, as traders become increasingly cautious amid broader market uncertainty. In the Asia afternoon
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Hyundai Motor Group Announces $86 Billion Domestic Investment Following U.S.-South Korea Trade Deal
SEOUL, November 16, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Group revealed plans to invest 125.2 trillion won ($86.47 billion) in South Korea from 2026 to 2030, marking a significant increase from its previous investment of 89.1 trillion won during 2021–2025. The announcement follows the finalization of a U.S.-South Korea trade deal that reduces U.S. tariffs on South
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Samsung and Hyundai Announce Major Domestic Investments Following U.S.-South Korea Trade Deal
SEOUL, November 16, 2025 – South Korea’s corporate giants Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor Group, along with other major manufacturers, have unveiled substantial domestic investment plans in response to a recently finalized U.S.-South Korea trade agreement. The move comes amid concerns that commitments to invest in the U.S. could potentially weaken domestic manufacturing. Samsung Expands
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China Steps Into Global Climate Leadership as U.S. Skips COP30 Summit in Brazil
With the United States absent from the U.N. COP30 climate summit in Brazil for the first time in three decades, China is emerging as a central player in international climate diplomacy. Beijing is not only showcasing its clean energy capabilities but also actively facilitating negotiations and supporting global climate agreements, filling the leadership vacuum left
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Tesla Requires Suppliers to Exclude China-Made Components for U.S. Vehicles Amid Trade Tensions
Tesla Moves to Exclude China-Made Parts in U.S. Vehicles November 15, 2025 – Tesla Inc. (TSLA.O) is instructing its suppliers to eliminate China-made components from the production of its electric vehicles in the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported. The directive comes amid ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions, fluctuating tariffs, and concerns over supply chain
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