Clients and facilitators
THE recent incident of underage driving in Lahore in which a boy of 17 rammed his car into another, killing everybody on board, has set social media on fire. Who…
Swiss watchdog scrutinises UBS vetting of wealthy Credit Suisse clients
Switzerland’s financial supervisor has been scrutinising how UBS vets risky wealthy clients that it wants to transfer from Credit Suisse, sources said, as the regulator takes a hands-on approach to…
JP Morgan says client shares in Russia’s Magnit may be missing
J.P. Morgan has become the latest major bank struggling to find Russian stocks linked to some client investments, adding to fears for investors still hoping to recoup some value from…
HSBC clients query bank on climate, one to review engagement
HSBC is facing queries from customers about its commitment to fight climate change after a senior banker downplayed the risks, sources told Reuters, with at least one large institutional investor…
Reset to client status?
All the euphoria in Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) circles after Imran Khan's recent visit to the US may prove premature, misplaced over-optimism, and failure to discern the true meaning or essence…
Reset to client status?
All the euphoria in Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) circles after Imran Khan's recent visit to the US may prove premature, misplaced over-optimism, and failure to discern the true meaning or essence…
Tech glitches, economy twitches
In today’s digital landscape, the internet has become a fundamental necessity for individuals and businesses alike. However, in certain countries, the reliability and accessibility of this vital resource remains a…
Canada turning away more foreigners, approving fewer visas in border crackdown
Canada is closing its doors to more visitors and temporary residents by approving fewer visas and turning away more people who reach its borders with official documents, according to government…
Beirut on my mind
I’M thinking about Lebanon but it’s a more personal reflection than political, although the two are inextricably linked. Since hearing about Israel’s murder of Shaikh Nasrallah, I’ve been filled with…
Seniority is toxic
DEEPLY embedded in our society’s ethos is a presumption that being a ‘senior’ in a particular field, measured solely in terms of the number of years spent in that field,…
