Brian T. Moynihan, the CEO of BOA has been awarded with a pay package of $16 million, a 23% rise from the previous year. However, the package will reach at maximum if BOA can touch 0.80% earning against assets during the next three years. JP Morgan Chase & Co. CEO James Dimon has ranked top in receiving pay packages for the 2015.
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Singapore prepares to auction radio frequency to a fourth carrier; Singtel voices concern
The possible entry of a fourth mobile operator in Singapore due to the country's decision to auction radio frequency has caused much disquiet among the existing telecom operators. Among them, Singtel CEO has been most vocal about this decision, stating her concern about the market getting too focused on price leading to profit reductions and dividend cuts, leaving no scope for innovation.
Red Tape Barrier In Approving Orders By US May Force Boeing To Invest Significant Fund In F/A-18 Jet Program
Boeing has been reported to wait for approval pending with the US government regarding purchase of F/A-18 jets by the Navy and Kuwait. Delay in approving funds has become a growing concern. Further delay in rendering approval may compel in Boeing authority to decide hundreds of millions dollar fund to keep its Saint Louis plant operative.
US-Cuba Bilateral Relations Expected To Boost Up With Resumption of Commercial Flights After 50 Years
Anthony Foxx is expected to sign a deal in Havana on Tuesday. The deal will allow resumption of commercial flights between the two countries. All the major airlines are expected to take part in the bidding of commercial flights towards different destinations of Cuba.
Facebook Retreats From ‘Free Basics’ Controversy In India
Facebook has introduced an app naming Free Basics in collaboration with Reliance group. Due to allegations for violating net neutrality, TRAI has instructed Reliance group to restrict access into Free Basics till completion of the investigation over its legal aspects. But industry insiders believe, Facebook may reappear with greater vicinity anytime soon.
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The average oil price has dipped well below $30 a barrel on Thursday, which has been reported to be sold at $31 on Friday. Sharp fall of oil prices on Thursday has been analyzed as the triggering factor for some bargain hunting by some traders. However, equity market has also witnessed a boost which is believed to be induced by oil price soaring.
Over the recent weeks, Canada has been seen quietly disposing of its gold reserves, so much that the reserves now stand at 0.62 tons. The decision to sell the yellow metal is said to be issued straight from the Finance Minister, Bill Morneau's office.
Amazon just closed a deal worth Rs 9.5 Crores acquiring a 26 percent stake in the India fifth largest publishing company, Westland. Amazon bought the shares from its main investment firm, Trent Ltd, a company owned by the Tata Group.
Rolls-Royce halved its dividend payment to shareholders this year. However, many were relieved to get a dividend amount itself, especially since the company had issued five profit warnings in two years. Despite a fall in profit by 12%, the company shares jumped 13%.
Commerzbank posted a profit for the fourth quarter of 2015, helped by lower provisions for bad debts. The bank expects to report a mild increase in 2016 net profit.
A recent research shows that there is a significant increase in the use of online dating services, especially via mobile dating apps. There are also significant increases in two particular age groups, which is young adults and older adults between the age of 55-64 years old. Personal safety remains a major issue for online daters, but most still believe that the method is more efficient and help them find a better match.
Apple is rumored to have selected Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company as its sole manufacturer of the processor chip for iPhone 7. This puts Samsung, its other chip maker, out of the equation. TSMC is now all set to roll production for the superior A10 chips in June.
Zimbabwe suffers a massive disaster in the form of drought which has hit immensely on the entire country. The Vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa has appealed for $1.5bn aid from the local businesses and charities to save more than a quarter of his population from extreme water scarcity.
Tesla has release it's Summon software update that will allow users of its Model S to remotely park their cars. The technology will also increase the safety for the driver.
