Today, ADM was notified of an approved clearance by the South African Competition for its proposed acquisition of GrainCorp Limited.
Legal & Regulatory
IBM emerges as test case to Japan Prime Minister’s labor reforms
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faced a tough test on whether or not permit foreign firms operating in Japan to easily fire out workers after IBM was sued for illegal termination of employees.
Investment group files case against U.S. over Fannie, Freddie bailout terms
Perry Capital LLC investors filed a suit against the US Treasury and the Federal Housing Finance Agency for the bailout terms it had set for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Sebi clamps down dairy scheme
Sebi announced its verdict on the dairy scheme utilized by HBN Dairies and Allied Ltd. Sebi made its move today to prevent an investment scheme involving public funds collection that were used to purchase cattle.
CCI takes call after getting more information on Jet-Etihad deal
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said that it would approve the proposed Jet-Etihad deal provided that the two carriers supply it with enough information.
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US senators have announced a plan to reintroduce Glass-Steagall Act. U. S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, reported she and a team of lawmakers are introducing a bill geared at a revived Glass-Steagall Act.
C. Larry Pope said that there would not be any change in management following the US$4.7 billion takeover deal of Smithfield Foods Inc by Shuanghui International.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission, hoping for increased investor mobility, voted for the implementation of the JOBS Act.
Kenya announced places to create sovereign wealth fund for mining companies and mining ventures. Kenya announced it will form a state-owned holdings firm that will hold shares in the mining industry.
On Wednesday, US Senators questioned the head of Smithfield Foods Inc as they looked for answers over the proposed sale of the company to China’s Shuanghui International.
Last Wednesday, US regulators lifted a long time ban on advertising by hedge funds and other firms. On Wednesday, US regulators lifted an 80 year old ban on advertising by hedge funds, private equity firms and other companies.
In order to manage a currency crisis, selling off foreign currency to mop up local currency averts a long term crisis.
The People's Bank of China has released notice to require banks and companies to use the yuan in their international transactions.
TECO Energy Inc filed an approval application of its acquisition of the New Mexico Gas Co that was priced at US$950 million.
