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ESG Clarity Awards: Fund shortlists revealed
ESG Clarity can now reveal the funds that have made the shortlist for the inaugural ESG Clarity Awards. The shortlists for the pre-defined categories have been formed using ESG data…
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Nato’s Jens Stoltenberg hails Nordic applications as security boost
The head of Nato declared that Finland and Sweden would increase Europe’s security as the two Nordic countries formally submitted their applications to join the transatlantic defence alliance. “This is…
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The hunt for Goldilocks: central banks search for neutral rates
Almost all central bankers in the US and Europe agree rates must rise to tackle soaring inflation. What is open for debate is where they should stop. Monetary policymakers and markets…
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Shipping group CMA CGM to take Air France-KLM stake under cargo tie-up
CMA CGM, the French shipping group, is set to become a leading shareholder in Air France-KLM and will forge a partnership in air cargo with the carrier, part of a…
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US rushes to catch up with China in supercomputer race
The US is about to vault into a new era of supercomputing, with a once in a decade leap forward in processing power that will have a big effect on…
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Japan recovery buffeted by Covid restrictions and Ukraine war
Japan’s economy contracted in the first three months of the year as its recovery was hampered by Covid-19 restrictions and soaring commodity prices caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While…
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UniCredit and Commerzbank merger talks derailed by Ukraine war
UniCredit and Commerzbank were on the cusp of merger talks this year before the Ukraine war scotched a deal that could have kickstarted European banking’s long-awaited cross-border consolidation wave. Three…
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Trump-backed Mehmet Oz in close fight for Republican primary win in Pennsylvania
Mehmet Oz, the daytime television star backed by former president Donald Trump, was locked in a close fight with the former chief executive of Bridgewater to be the Republican candidate…
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Australia’s ‘khaki’ election campaign centres on fears of China
Australia’s defence minister told the country to “prepare for war” in the run-up to this week’s general election, capping what analysts have called a “khaki campaign” by Scott Morrison’s incumbent…
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Casino mogul Steve Wynn accused by US of lobbying on behalf of China
The US justice department has sued to force former casino mogul Steve Wynn to register as a foreign agent and accused him of lobbying the Trump administration on behalf of…
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