Legal & Regulatory
Smithfield CEO: No company changes after China deal
C. Larry Pope said that there would not be any change in management following the US$4.7 billion takeover deal of Smithfield Foods Inc by Shuanghui International.
SEC implements JOBS Act
The US Securities and Exchange Commission, hoping for increased investor mobility, voted for the implementation of the JOBS Act.
Kenya to create sovereign wealth fund of mining companies
Kenya announced places to create sovereign wealth fund for mining companies and mining ventures. Kenya announced it will form a state-owned holdings firm that will hold shares in the mining industry.
Smithfield CEO feels heat at Senate inquiry
On Wednesday, US Senators questioned the head of Smithfield Foods Inc as they looked for answers over the proposed sale of the company to China’s Shuanghui International.