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ANZ hit with second “strike” as shareholders dissent over pay report
AUSTRALIAN lender ANZ Group’s new CEO will forgo his short-term bonus this year, while a significant minority of shareholders opposed the bank’s executive pay report at its 2025 annual general meeting.Shareholders...
Binance weighs US strategy as billionaire Zhao regains clout
Binance has positioned Yi He’s promotion, who is Zhao’s partner, as a sign of stabilityCHANGPENG Zhao has unfinished business.The billionaire co-founder of Binance has stepped back into the spotlight,...
European equities muted as tech valuation concerns linger; UK markets outperform
EUROPEAN shares were little changed on Wednesday with losses in technology stocks offsetting strong performance from basic resources amid lingering concerns over sky-high, AI-fuelled tech valuations.UK markets, meanwhile, advanced after...
Hollywood stars launch Creators Coalition on AI
A group of entertainment industry workers launched a new coalition that aims to advocate for the rights of creators amid the growing AI industry.The group, called Creators Coalition on...
Oracle data centre plan hit as Blue Owl walks from US$10 billion deal: source
Blue Owl’s discussions with lenders and Oracle for an OpenAI-linked Michigan data centre stall after failed negotiationsOracle’s largest data centre partner, Blue Owl Capital, will not provide funding for...
Wall Street subdued at open as investors eye policy outlook; Oracle slides
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes were subdued at the open on Wednesday (Dec 17) as investors searched for fresh clues to gauge the outlook for monetary policy, while...
HSBC’s Elhedery to kick off 2026 with extended Hong Kong stint
His temporary relocation is part of an effort to cut down on a hectic travel schedule[LONDON] HSBC Holdings staff in Hong Kong are about to see a lot more...
At a Silicon Valley summit, robots fold laundry—and investors open their wallets
Robots from around the world converged on Silicon Valley to provide a glimpse of a potential future.Two robots picked up T-shirts with orange-tipped claws, then neatly folded and piled...
Volkswagen budget cuts force battery unit to seek external funds
PowerCo is considering bank loans, external investors and a potential public offering [FRANKFURT] Volkswagen’s battery business is being forced to seek external financing after the German carmaker cut its...
South Korea central bank sees upside inflation risk with a weaker won
[SEOUL] South Korea’s central bank said on Wednesday (Dec 17) that headline inflation in 2026 could exceed earlier forecasts, if the won stays at its current level against the...
