‘Peaky Blinders’ & ‘Alex Rider’ Exec Nicole Finnan Debuts Jaeger Media

EXCLUSIVE: Nicole Finnan, the veteran UK producer and commercial director who most recently led Peaky Blinders producer Caryn Mandabach Productions, has launched her own consultancy business. Jaeger Media will look to work with start-up and small-to-mid-size producers, artists and influencers to help them maximize commercial opportunities and protect their IP. Services will be available through…

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MAS proposes to improve complex product labelling and disclosures for investors

MAS proposes to improve complex product labelling and disclosures for investors

[SINGAPORE] Investors in Singapore may soon gain clearer disclosures and improved guidance for complex products, following the implementation of proposed amendments by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The central bank released a consultation paper on Tuesday (Jul 1) seeking feedback over the next two months on plans to strengthen product highlights sheet (PHS) requirements…

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No compulsory financial advice needed for most retail investors under proposed MAS changes

MAS proposes to improve complex product labelling and disclosures for investors

[SINGAPORE] Retail investors may soon be able to invest in products that are deemed complex without seeking the now-mandatory financial advice, even where they may not have the relevant qualifications, experience or knowledge in investing. But safeguards would still be in place for those who need the protection. Under the proposals, information on the products…

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Locarno Sets Short & Medium Length Competition Titles, Neo Sora & Salvatore Mereu To Debut New Works 

Locarno Sets Short & Medium Length Competition Titles, Neo Sora & Salvatore Mereu To Debut New Works 

Neo Sora (Happyend) and Salvatore Mereu (Three-Step Dance) are among the filmmakers set to debut new works as part of the Pardi di Domani competition at this year’s Locarno Film Festival.  The Pardi di Domani competition debuts new short and medium-length works from filmmakers. This year’s edition features 40 world premieres across three competitions and…

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Landmark EU tech rules holding back innovation, Google says

Landmark EU tech rules holding back innovation, Google says

[BRUSSELS] Alphabet’s Google will on Tuesday warn EU antitrust regulators and its critics that landmark European Union rules aimed at reining in Big Tech are hampering innovation to the detriment of European users and businesses. The US tech giant will also urge regulators to give more detailed guidance to help it comply with the rules,…

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Chinese automakers grab record hybrid market share in Europe

Chinese automakers grab record hybrid market share in Europe

[LONDON] Chinese automakers continued to expand their European foothold in May, capturing the highest share ever of hybrid-car sales and the biggest slice of the electric vehicle (EV) market in 10 months. Manufacturers led by BYD and Saic Motor’s MG surpassed 9 per cent share in both of those categories, based on figures from industry…

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Three senior Mizuho FX/rates traders exit in Singapore, London

Three senior Mizuho FX/rates traders exit in Singapore, London

Published Tue, Jul 1, 2025 · 11:44 AM [SINGAPORE] Three senior executives have left Mizuho Financial Group’s foreign-exchange and rates trading teams in Singapore and London, according to sources familiar with the matter. Those who have departed include Robert Reilly, head of trading for rates and foreign exchange Asia ex-Japan, and Alexandre Manakyan, head of…

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Shell-led LNG Canada ships first cargo to meet Asian demand

Shell-led LNG Canada ships first cargo to meet Asian demand

[LONDON] Shell has started exports from Canada’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, helping to meet rising Asian demand and extending its position in the global LNG market. The first cargo from the plant in British Columbia was loaded on the vessel Gaslog Glasgow. Operator LNG Canada Development said on Monday (Jun 30) that the…

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