Panama ‘consequences’ if no improvement: OECD’s Gurria
The Panama Papers scandal highlights how much progress the world has made in combating tax havens, the head of the OECD told CNBC on Friday.
Uncle Ben’s maker to advise on curbing intake
The Mars Food company – behind famous brands such as Uncle Ben’s – is to advise customers on how often its products should be eaten due to their salt, fat or sugar content.
UK arrest 5 in probe linked to Paris, Brussels attacks
UK police have arrested five people on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts part of an investigation linked to the attacks in Paris and Brussels.
The man who called oil’s fall now sees…
The analyst who called the crude oil glut says the commodity will hit a sticking point this year.
US shale defaults to ‘creep up’: JPMorgan
Investment bank JP Morgan says US shale defaults are set to rise.
BRICS: A roller-coaster ride ahead?
The BRICS Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – have had a roller-coaster ride this week after mixed news reports.
VIDEO: South Africa’s wooden watchmakers
The founders of Bettel talk about their wooden timepiece business in Cape Town.
Czech Republic wants to change name to this…
The Eastern European nation of the Czech Republic is considering changing its name to ‘Czechia’ to avoid the country’s name being “distorted.”
Kremlin backtracks on Goldman Sachs accusation
The Kremlin has apologized over Putin’s accusations that Goldman Sachs was behind one of the papers that publicized the Panama Papers.