Business Ticker: Airline Allows 30-Kilo Dogs on Board
A recent business update highlights various corporate news, including an airline's new policy allowing larger dogs on board.
Mandatory Disclosure to Prevent Boards from Ignoring M&A Proposals
A former South Korean lawmaker has proposed that the board of directors must be mandated to disclose M&A proposals in order to protect minority shareholders' interests in undervalued companies.
Let’s go to sleep, Katherine
The article discusses the work-life balance changes in investment banking, highlighting a new policy that limits work hours and provides mandatory rest periods for employees.
European banks: Mortgage loans become more expensive, but corporate loans decrease
European banks are tightening mortgage lending criteria and increasing interest rates for households, while corporate loan conditions are expected to become cheaper by 2026.
EK's Häkämies on tax fluctuations: "They create uncertainty"
Jyri Häkämies of EK expresses concern over tax policy fluctuations, urging for predictability in business decisions.
The government's decision leads to a fierce debate - Is the major tax decision going to waste in the next government term?
Opposition parties in Finland are calling for the government to reconsider a tax reduction decision that would lower corporate tax from 20% to 18% by 2027, citing significant economic concerns.
A big uproar arose in the parliament about this tax
Opposition parties in Finland are demanding the government retract its decision to lower corporate tax for the coming year amid intense parliamentary discussions.
Delinquency rises amid high interest rates and reaches highest level since 2017
In Brazil, consumer and corporate delinquency on loans has increased to 5.5%, the highest level since 2017, amid elevated interest rates.
It's Forbidden to Wear Shoes Inside the Office Here... Learn Why the Boss Made This Strange Rule
A California startup founded by Indian origin entrepreneurs has implemented a unique office policy that prohibits wearing shoes at the workplace, igniting discussion in the corporate world.
Goldman Sachs to discard diversity criteria for selecting board members, says newspaper
Goldman Sachs is considering eliminating diversity criteria in board member selection, following a proposal from a conservative group.
Labor Reform: The Fiscal Cost of the Project Halved Due to Changes Negotiated by the Government with the Provinces
The Argentine government negotiated changes to the labor reform project, halving its fiscal cost by removing a corporate tax reduction that affected provincial revenues.
"There is a form of fed up": the CEO of TotalEnergies critical of the corporate surtax
Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of TotalEnergies, expresses concern about the impact of the exceptional surtax on large companies in France, which he believes could have negative effects on employment.
Labor reform: the tax changes that would alleviate the tax burden and the modifications that were left out
Argentina's Senate is set to discuss a labor reform project that incorporates tax changes aimed at easing the fiscal burden on companies and individuals despite the withdrawal of a key proposal to cut corporate income tax.
We Sell Weapons and They Sell Their Lives
The article discusses the current state of the South Korean stock market, highlighting the irrational exuberance and the impact it has on both investors and workers within corporate structures.
Economic and Social Policy: Söder's Double Games
Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder, expressing concern for Germany's economic position, calls for lower corporate tax rates, yet critics question his sincerity and commitment to action.