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India, Bangladesh reiterate commitment to free, open, inclusive, secure and rules-based Indo-Pacific
India and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. They will co-lead the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management pillar of the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). The joint statement from Prime Ministers Modi and Hasina emphasized cooperation on disaster resilience, climate impact mitigation, and regional integration under BIMSTEC, SAARC, and IORA. They plan to enhance trade, investment, and connectivity, negotiate a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and strengthen defense ties.
Dollar or other currencies? How the US is daring the world to find a dollar alternative
The United States is challenging its own foundations as the world's reserve currency with attacks on the legal system following Donald Trump's conviction. Despite growing consternation, no credible alternative has emerged. The dollar's dominance stems from U.S. democratic principles, but threats loom as sanctions and political turmoil test its credibility.
Bitcoin rally and ‘short memories’ reignite everything in crypto
Bitcoin's rally is reviving animal spirits in the financial world, with a surge in deal flow and investments. The crypto market sees a return of bull market hallmarks, including celebrity endorsements and new tokens creation at a rapid pace.
GameStop slumps around 30% as 'Roaring Kitty' kicks off livestream
Shares of GameStop, which also reported its quarterly results four days ahead of schedule on Friday, shot up nearly 50% the day before after Gill, the key figure behind an eye-popping rally in the struggling company's stock in 2021, posted on YouTube about the upcoming livestream.
Former Allianz employee pleads guilty to fraud over $7 billion funds meltdown
Former Allianz fund manager Gregoire Tournant pleaded guilty to investment adviser fraud charges related to the $7 billion losses in private funds during the COVID-19 pandemic meltdown. Tournant misled investors about fund risks, altered performance data, and obstructed an SEC probe. Allianz agreed to pay $6 billion to resolve the case, with two other managers also pleading guilty. Tournant had previously denied the charges but changed his plea.
ITC Hotels to have a net worth of Rs 10,000 crore and debt-free balance sheet
As of March 2024, ITC Hotels' capital structure stood at approximately Rs 207.85 crore. However, this figure may see slight adjustments on the listing day due to the issuance of shares under the ESOP scheme, according to Puri. This information was shared with shareholders on Thursday during an NCLT-convened audio-visual meeting of ITC Ltd shareholders concerning the demerger process.
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Sebi asks Religare to file Burmans’ open offer plan
Sebi directs Religare to apply with open offer proposal by Burman family to purchase additional 26% stake from public shareholders.
Ethereum ETFs: Why it is a game-changer for mainstream crypto adoption
Ethereum's pivotal role in propelling the mainstream adoption of crypto cannot be overstated. As the market undergoes continuous evolution, Ethereum stands as a cornerstone, guiding the industry toward unprecedented growth and innovation.
Tesla shareholder sues Musk for alleged $7.5 billion insider trading
A Tesla shareholder filed a lawsuit accusing CEO Elon Musk of insider trading by selling over $7.5 billion of Tesla shares before disappointing production numbers were public.
Failed Wall Street trades rate roughly stable under faster settlement
The U.S. failed trades rate stood at 1.90% on Wednesday, stable from Friday, per DTCC. Market expected a rise to 4.1% post T+1 implementation, from 2.9%, as per ValueExchange.
Wipro's majority public shareholders oppose ex-CEO Delaporte's $4.33 million severance
At least 78.4% of the Azim Premji-led IT major's public shareholders or 10.31% of overall shareholders voted against the cash compensation awarded to Delaporte, showed the voting records published on BSE on Thursday.
Wall Street returns to T+1 stock trading after a century
The switch to the system known as T+1 — abandoned in the earlier era as volumes became unwieldy — is ultimately intended to reduce risk in the financial system.
Bitcoin slips below $67.2k; Ethereum falls over 4% despite approval of spot Ether ETFs in US
Cryptocurrency markets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, were trading lower on Friday due to profit-taking. BTC fell to $67,143, while Ethereum declined to $3,655. Edul Patel from Mudrex commented on the market movements.
US SEC approves exchange applications to list spot ether ETFs
The U.S. SEC approved Nasdaq, CBOE, and NYSE to list ETFs tied to ether's price, surprising the industry. Nine issuers, including VanEck and BlackRock, aim to launch ETFs for the second-largest cryptocurrency after bitcoin. Approval follows SEC's January decision on bitcoin ETFs.
US House passes crypto bill despite warnings from SEC
The House approval comes as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signals that it will likely approve applications for spot ether exchange-trade funds in a surprising boost to the industry.
WisdomTree to list crypto products on London Stock Exchange
Britain's financial regulator has approved WisdomTree's bid to list exchange-traded products (ETPs) backed by cryptocurrencies bitcoin and ether on the London Stock Exchange, the asset manager said on Wednesday ahead of an expected launch this month.
Dollar steady; ether fuels crypto rally
Cryptocurrencies rallied, led by a surge in ether on growing anticipation of an impending approval of spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Speedier Wall Street trades putting global finance on edge
Spurred on by the original meme-stock frenzy, the Securities and Exchange Commission is pushing the shift to reduce the chance of something going wrong between when a trade is executed and when it's settled. But the switch to what's known as T+1 comes with risks of its own.
Shein steps up London IPO preparations amid US hurdles to listing
Shein pivots to a London IPO from New York, facing U.S. regulatory challenges. The online retailer, valued at $66 billion, navigates hurdles with plans for a dual U.S. listing post-London float, monitoring the political climate.
Meesho closes $275 million funding in first tranche, in talks for more
Meesho secures $275M funding in a $600M round. Share transfers hinted in SEC filing. In total, Meesho has raised $1.36 billion – including secondaries – since 2015.
Grayscale's application for ethereum futures ETF withdrawn
Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments' proposal for an exchange-traded fund tied to ether futures was withdrawn last week, according to a Tuesday notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
KM Birla said to mull seeking $1.2 billion in Novelis IPO
Novelis IPO: Hindalco may target a valuation of about $18 billion for Atlanta-based Novelis, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private.
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's shares jump after first inflow since January
Some outflows were also tied to the wave of bankruptcies in the crypto industry, as companies that collapsed in the last two years pulled money out of the fund to repay their creditors.
Robinhood Crypto gets Wells notice from US SEC
The company said it received a so-called "Wells notice," which the SEC issues when it is planning to bring enforcement action against them. Such notices do not necessarily mean the company has engaged in wrongdoing.
Trump Media's newly hired auditing firm was just busted by the SEC for 'massive fraud'
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged auditing firm BF Borgers and its owner, Benjamin F. Borgers, with "massive fraud" for deliberate failures in over 1,500 audits. Despite being hired by Trump Media and Technology Group just 37 days prior, the charges are unrelated to their work for the company. The firm agreed to a $12 million fine, with Benjamin Borgers facing a $2 million fine and both agreeing to permanent suspensions from handling SEC-related matters. The SEC found that BF Borgers fabricated documentation, failed to follow accounting rules, and falsely stated that their work met audit standards.
Supreme Court rejects Musk appeal over tweets that must be approved by Tesla
The case stems from tweets Musk posted in 2018 in which he claimed he had secured funding to take Tesla private. The tweets caused the company's share price to jump and led to a temporary halt in trading.
Baron hikes Pine Labs valuation to $5.8 billion, Invesco marks it up to $4.8 billion
Baron Funds and Invesco revised Pine Labs' valuation to $5.8 billion and $4.8 billion respectively. Fidelity later marked it down to $3 billion. Pine Labs, founded in 1998, offers various digital payment solutions and competes with industry players like Paytm and Mswipe.
Invesco marks Swiggy valuation at $12.7 billion, up 18% from last fundraise
The latest mark up in Swiggy's valuation comes as the Bengaluru-based food and grocery delivery company presses ahead with its planned $1 billion IPO.
ESG reporting witnesses increase in global variance
India has been an early adopter of corporate ESG regulations - be it mandating listed companies to spend towards corporate social responsibility or disclosing ESG parameters through the 'business responsibility and sustainability reporting', or BRSR. Since FY23, the top 1,000 listed companies in India have been disclosing over 1,600 data points pertaining to different aspects of the ESG framework as part of the BRSR.
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