by 21st Century Competition | Aug 4, 2014 | Global Blogs
UK bank HSBC has reported a pre-tax profit of about $6.2 billion for the first half of the year, down 13 percent from the same time last year, according to reports. In its report, HSBC says that the bank is facing “significant fines or sanctions” in the wake of...
by 21st Century Competition | Aug 4, 2014 | Global Blogs
While France wireless operator Iliad’s offer to acquire T-Mobile for $15 billion would likely face fewer regulatory obstacles than Sprint’s bid, unnamed sources say T-Mobile parent company Deutsche Telekom is unimpressed by the offer. Iliad surprised the...
by 21st Century Competition | Aug 4, 2014 | Global Blogs
The European Commission announced Monday that it has offered approval for a tie-up between Germany’s Siemens and Rolls-Royce assets, according to reports. Siemens will acquire Rolls-Royce for $1.3 billion in a move, the company says, will further cement the...
by 21st Century Competition | Aug 4, 2014 | Global Blogs
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. announced a new hiring at its Boston office to boost the firm’s Intellectual Property section, according to reports. William Meunier will join Mintz Levin and bring to the firm his extensive history in...
by 21st Century Competition | Aug 4, 2014 | Global Blogs
Soon after reports emerged that Chinese officials are investigating Microsoft for possible anticompetitive behavior, reports say regulators are warning the company to behave itself during the investigation. According to reports, the nation’s State Administration...
