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Barclays reshuffles APAC investment banking leadership to boost regional presence
July 3 (Reuters) - Barclays BARC.L announced on Thursday a series of executive appointments within its Asia Pacific investment banking division, aiming to strengthen its operations in the region. These changes follow the May appointment of company veteran Avinash Thakur as head of division. Barclay...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - July 3
July 3 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Headlines- Apollo-backed Athora nearing takeover of UK's Pension Insurance Corporation - Armour maker Kevlar targeted in $2 billion p...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
South Korea's Lee says seeking mutually beneficial outcome from US trade negotiations
SEOUL, July 3 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Thursday that he was doing his best to achieve a "mutually beneficial and sustainable" outcome from trade negotiations with the United States.Lee made the comments during a press conference to mark his first 30 days in of...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
US, India push for trade pact after Trump strikes deal with Vietnam, sources say
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI, July 2 (Reuters) - U.S. and India trade negotiators were pushing on Wednesday to try to land a tariff-reducing deal ahead of President Donald Trump's July 9 negotiating deadline, but disagreements over U.S. dairy and agriculture remained unresolved, sources familiar with the taReuters
Thu, Jul 3
South Korea's Lee says bold government fiscal role more important than ever
SEOUL, July 3 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Thursday it was more important now than ever for the government to play an active role in executing a bold fiscal policy, at a news conference marking 30 days in office.Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
Barclays Says Richard Satchwell Appointed Head Of Capital Markets Financing, Asia Pacific
July 3 (Reuters) - Barclays PLC BARC.L:RICHARD SATCHWELL APPOINTED HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS FINANCING, ASIA PACIFICDUNCAN CONNELLAN WILL ASSUME ROLE OF HEAD OF INVESTMENT BANKING, AUSTRALIAEE-CHING TAY NAMED HEAD OF M&A, ASIA PACIFIC, WHILE CONTINUING IN HER CURRENT ROLE AS HEAD OF INVESTMENT BA...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
Soccer-Luna double sends US into Gold Cup final
July 2 (Reuters) - The United States booked their place in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final with a 2-1 win over Guatemala on Wednesday thanks to a first-half double from Diego Luna at Energizer Park in St. Louis.Luna opened the scoring just four minutes in, pouncing on a rebound after Guatemala goalkeepe...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
Siemens says US has lifted chip software curbs on China, Bloomberg News reports
July 2 (Reuters) - Siemens AG SIEGn.DE has received a notice from the U.S. government saying that export restrictions on chip design software for China have been lifted, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
Trump names two new nominees to serve as appeals court judges
By Nate Raymond and Christian Martinez July 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he is nominating a Maine litigator and a former clerk to a pair of conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices to serve as life-tenured judges on two federal appeals courts.Trump in posts on his ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
'Superman' returns to screens with 'kindness, flying dogs and space battles'
By Hanna RantalaLONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - Donning the famous red cape for the first time in the new "Superman" movie gave actor David Corenswet a big confidence boost.A relative newcomer, Corenswet follows in the footsteps of Christopher Reeve and more recently Henry Cavill, taking over th...Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
CORRECTED-BREAKINGVIEWS-Goldman’s exam score raises study-guide questions
By Stephen Gandel NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Goldman Sachs GS.N has gone from troublemaker to star pupil. The investment banking powerhouse led by David Solomon aced its Federal Reserve stress test a year after being one of the worst performers. Its top score frees up some $20 bil...Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
Strathcona Resources Confirms Closing Of Sale Of Montney Business And Provides Update On Meg Strategic Alternatives Process
July 2 (Reuters) - Strathcona Resources Ltd SCR.TO:STRATHCONA RESOURCES LTD. CONFIRMS CLOSING OF SALE OF MONTNEY BUSINESS AND PROVIDES UPDATE ON MEG STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES PROCESSSTRATHCONA RESOURCES LTD: REMAINS READY AND WILLING TO ENGAGE WITH MEG BOARD,Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
ANALYSIS-Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers acknowledged abuse in successful trial strategy
Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser chargesDefense argued relationships were consensual despite abuseProsecutors said threats, financial control indicated traffickingBy Luc Cohen NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters) - With their client caught on tape beating one of his former girlfriend...Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
Trump to host five African leaders next week to discuss 'commercial opportunities'
WASHINGTON, July 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to discuss "commercial opportunities," a White House official said on Wednesday. Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and S...Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
Sean 'Diddy' Combs cleared of most serious charges, to remain jailed for now
Combs found guilty of prostitution-related offensesFaces maximum 10-year sentence on each of two countsDefense had asked judge to release Combs on bailBy Luc Cohen and Jack Queen NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters) - Sean "Diddy" Combs' will remain behind bars for now, a judge ruled on Wednesd...Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
Trump nominates Maine litigator Joshua Dunlap for First Circuit court
By Nate Raymond and Christian MartinezJuly 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was nominating Maine attorney Joshua Dunlap for a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, a federal court currently dominated by Democrat-appointed judges."Joshua ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
AOS settles with US over unauthorized shipments to China's Huawei
By Karen FreifeldJuly 2 (Reuters) - Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) AOSL.O has agreed to pay $4.25 million to settle with the U.S. Department of Commerce for shipping items to China's Huawei Technologies in violation of export regulations, according to a department order posted on Wednesday...Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
IMF executive board approves Ethiopia review, unlocking $262 million
By Colleen Goko July 2 (Reuters) - The executive board of the International Monetary Fund has approved the third review of Ethiopia's $3.4 billion loan programme, the IMF said on Wednesday, unlocking access to $262.3 million in financing for the East African nation as the country continues de...Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
