Brexit or not, Prudential says it made sense to move some business to Luxembourg
Prudential announced earlier this month that it was transferring 36 billion pounds ($47.58 billion) of assets to Luxembourg, which is intended to be the company’s hub for its European business after Brexit.
What’s going on with the UK economy?
Employment is soaring but growth is tepid, so what should we make of the state of the UK economy?
The Disney-Fox giant in six charts
What Disney’s takeover of Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox means for the industry – in charts.
Passengers being airlifted from Viking Sky luxury cruise ship in storm off Norway, 8 with injuries
Rescue helicopters are evacuating dozens of people from the Viking Sky luxury cruise ship, which suffered engine failure on Saturday in stormy weather off the west coast of Norway. Eight of the evacuees have suffered minor injuries.
Attorney General Barr reportedly won’t share Mueller report findings with Congress on Saturday
Barr had suggested in a letter to leading lawmakers that he might share the conclusions from Mueller’s final report as soon as this weekend.
Trump sends top officials to Beijing to continue China trade talks
President Donald Trump is sending U.S. Trade Rep. Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to Beijing on Thursday to continue U.S. trade talks with China.
How a premature ejaculation drug sparked a $150 million legal battle over trade secrets
The maker of the premature ejaculation drug Promescent is suing consumer giant Reckitt Benckiser for $150 million, alleging fraud and theft of trade secrets.
Italy, China sign memorandum deepening economic ties
Italy has signed a memorandum of understanding with China in support of Beijing’s “Belt and Road” initiative, which aims to weave a network of ports, bridges and power plants linking China with Africa, Europe and beyond.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May may not seek vote on Brexit deal this week
May told lawmakers in her letter that Britain still has options including an extension that would require taking part in European Parliament elections in May.
French yellow vest protests staged amid enhanced security
The French government vowed to strengthen security as yellow vest protesters stage a 19th round of demonstrations, in an effort to avoid a repeat of last week’s riots in Paris.