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Prudential Financial's Japan life unit CEO to resign after widespread staff misconduct
TOKYO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The CEO of Prudential Financial's PRU.N Japan life insurance unit will resign following revelations of misconduct by about 100 of its employees totalling roughly 3.1 billion yen ($19.60 million), including embezzlement of funds, the Japanese company said on Friday.The d...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
Machado said meeting was 'excellent,' but did not elaborateEncounter comes as Trump has praised Caracas' interim leader Trump has prioritized securing access to Venezuelan oil - not bringing democracy back to VenezuelaBy Steve Holland, Bo Erickson and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, Jan 15 ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
US tells Mexico incremental progress on border security 'unacceptable'
MEXICO CITY, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente and his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, spoke on Thursday about security and "reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Mexico partnership," both governments said in a joint statement.In a post on ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Australian treasurer backs RBA chief's show of solidarity with Fed's Powell
SYDNEY, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Australia's Treasurer on Friday threw his support behind the head of the country's central bank for standing in solidarity with embattled Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying the decision was "appropriate".The Trump administration threatened Powell w...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Golf-McIlroy says LIV Golf losing steam with no new big names, Koepka's exit
Jan 16 (Reuters) - LIV Golf is losing steam as it has been unable to attract new major signings to its roster while the return of former world number one Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour is a huge blow for the Saudi-backed circuit, Rory McIlroy said.Koepka's return, which comes with a hefty price t...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Japanese broadcaster TBS to invest $150 million in US film producer Legendary
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Tokyo-based broadcaster TBS Holdings 9401.T said on Friday that it has agreed to invest $150 million into U.S. film production company Legendary. TBS said it has entered into a partnership with the producer of 'Dune' and 'A Minecraft Movie' to build on the value of...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Japan's Prudential Life Insurance CEO Mabara To Step Down
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Prudential Financial Inc PRU.N:JAPAN'S PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE: CEO MABARA TO STEP DOWNJAPAN'S PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE: CONFIRMED MULTIPLE CASES OF INAPPROPRIATE FINANCIAL CONDUCT BY EMPLOYEES FOLLOWING AUGUST 2024 INVESTIGATIONSource text: [ID:]Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Boeing secures tentative labor deal with former Spirit AeroSystems workers
Jan 15 (Reuters) - A union representing about 1,600 white-collar workers at fuselage supplier Spirit AeroSystems said on Thursday that it has reached a tentative agreement with Boeing BA.N on a new collective bargaining contract. The negotiation team for the Society of Professional Engineering Emplo...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Australia's treasurer supports central bank chief's decision to sign Powell statement
SYDNEY, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Friday that he thought central bank Governor Michele Bullock's decision to sign a statement in support of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was "appropriate"."I know Jay Powell," said Chalmers at a briefi...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Prudential Japan CEO to resign after staff embezzle funds, Asahi newspaper reports
TOKYO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The CEO of Prudential Financial's Japan life insurance branch will resign following revelations of misconduct by about 100 employees involving about 500 customers including embezzlement of funds, the Asahi newspaper reported on Friday.The misconduct amounts to about 3.1...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Trump says he supports transitional Palestinian panel in Gaza
US announced launch of second phase of ceasefire on WednesdayPanel of Palestinian technocrats named to lead post-war Gaza, US says Ceasefire began in October but remains very fragileHundreds of Palestinians, 3 Israeli soldiers reported killed since truce beganBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Jan 15 ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Infinite Eagle Acquisition Announces Pricing Of $300 Million IPO
Jan 15 (Reuters) - INFINITE EAGLE ACQUISITION CORP., LED BY EAGLE EQUITY PARTNERS’ HARRY SLOAN, JEFF SAGANSKY AND ELI BAKER, ANNOUNCES PRICING OF $300 MILLION IPOINFINITE EAGLE ACQUISITION - PRICING OF ITS IPO OF 30 MILLION UNITS AT $10 PER UNITFurther company coverage: [ ]Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
PRESS DIGEST-British Business - January 16
Jan 16 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Times - Germany’s EnBW EBKG.DE said on Thursday it was pulling out of the Morgan and Mona projects and taking ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
US judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit seeking California voter details
By Sara Merken NEW YORK, Jan 15 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit that sought an unredacted statewide voter registration list from California.U.S. District Judge David Carter in Santa Ana said the Justice Department's claims were insufficient ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
US judge to shield scholars who challenged deporting of pro-Palestinian campus activists
Judge Young criticizes Trump administration's First Amendment violationsOrder to protect academic associations' members from deportation retributionLawsuit follows arrests of pro-Palestinian campus activists, including Mahmoud KhalilBy Nate Raymond BOSTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Describing Pr...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Taiwan aims to become strategic AI partner with US in tariff deal
TAIPEI, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Taiwan aims to become a strategic artificial intelligence partner with the United States thanks to a deal on reducing tariffs and increasing Taiwanese investment in the country, Taiwan Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said on Friday.Cheng made the comments at a news conference ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
