Young digital entrepreneurs in DRC appeal for support to drive sector
While start-ups are flourishing in neighboring Rwanda, digital entrepreneurship remains a challenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is attracting a … source
INDONESIA: Political parties forced to raise funds via corrupt means
Indonesia’s political parties are often forced to turn to corrupt ways to raise funds as membership fees, state budget and public donations are simply not enough … source
U.S. gun lobby takes aim at ‘gun-hating’ banks Citi, BofA
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. gun lobby is taking aim at “gun-hating” banks after Citigroup Inc and Bank of America said they would no longer provide certain banking services to…
ISS sides against two Tesla directors, backs split of Musk’s roles
BOSTON (Reuters) – Proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recommended on Friday that investors vote against Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) directors Antonio Gracias and James Murdoch, increasing pressure on the car…
Proxy adviser ISS recommends votes against two Tesla directors
BOSTON (Reuters) – Proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services recommended on Friday that investors cast proxy votes against Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) directors Antonio Gracias and James Murdoch. FILE PHOTO: A Tesla…
Apple pays Ireland first tranche of disputed taxes
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Apple has paid 1.5 billion euros ($1.18 billion) into an escrow account set up by the Irish government to hold 13 billion euros ($16 billion) in disputed…
George Soros’ bet on Tesla could see other investors follow suit
NEW YORK (Reuters) – If Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Elon Musk needs to raise even more money, there may be a way. FILE PHOTO: Soros Fund Management Chairman George…
Credit raters put pressure on Deutsche Bank over new strategy
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Deutsche Bank’s (DBKGn.DE) new chief executive Christian Sewing needs to come up with a convincing strategy swiftly to stave off the threat of costly credit downgrades, the…
Sober in Sin City: Hedge funds focus on work at Las Vegas event
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – A hedge fund industry gathering in Las Vegas this week was far less decadent than those of the past, as big money investors focused less on…
BlackRock may keep fees despite executive’s U.S. campaign donation: SEC
NEW YORK (Reuters) – BlackRock Inc can keep fees from the state of Ohio despite a donation one of its top executives made to Governor John Kasich’s U.S. presidential campaign,…