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German firms want tough action from EU in U.S. tariff talks, DIHK says
French prosecutors open inquiry into kick after livestream death
HSBC fined $4.2 million by hong kong regulators over disclosure failure
Exclusive-Trump administration weighs sanctions on officials implementing EU tech law, sources say
UK competition watchdog begins probe into getty Images-Shutterstock deal
Date: August 22, 2025
(Reuters) -Britain's antitrust watchdog on Friday said it has launched an investigation into U.S.-listed Getty Images' $3.7 billion merger with rival Shutterstock. The Competition and Markets...
Battling unregulated vapes, big tobacco tries a new strategy: Joining in
Date: August 21, 2025
By Emma Rumney LONDON (Reuters) -British American Tobacco for years fought the sale of unauthorised, disposable vapes in the U.S. - the world's largest market for smoking alternatives - lobbying...
Switzerland moves to strengthen its competitiveness after US tariffs
Date: August 20, 2025
ZURICH (Reuters) -Switzerland is intensifying efforts to strengthen its attractiveness as a business location, its government said on Wednesday, after being hit with some of the highest U.S. tariffs...
Deutsche bank chief faces scrutiny about role in risky trades over a decade ago
Date: August 20, 2025
By Tom Sims and John O'Donnell FRANKFURT (Reuters) -In 2013, Deutsche Bank handed Christian Sewing, a rising star, the sensitive assignment of investigating derivatives trades under scrutiny in Italy....
Finance industry bodies call for changes to crypto rules for banks
Date: August 19, 2025
By Elizabeth Howcroft (Reuters) -A group of finance industry bodies is calling for a rethink on looming regulatory standards that they say will make it difficult for banks to participate in crypto...
Swiss lawmakers remove contentious pay cap from remuneration motion
Date: August 19, 2025
ZURICH (Reuters) -A Swiss parliamentary committee on Tuesday said it had voted to amend a motion on pay curbs for bankers, replacing a contentious plan to cap their remuneration at 5 million Swiss...