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Willis Towers Watson names Lee Garvey as Financial Solutions head for ANZ
January 07, 2021 05:53 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaWillis Towers Watson, an international advisory, broking, and solutions firm, has roped in Lee Garvey as the head of financial solutions for ANZ. Lee Garvey has re-joined the Company after leaving in 2012. In between, he worked with a global insur.....

Democrats win Senate majority, woman shot dead during White House chaos
January 07, 2021 03:35 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevicockdown, as Trump supporters started protesting against the president-elect Biden. The state of Georgia concluded an ongoing political run-off between Democrats and Republicans after Democrat Jon Ossoff secured the party’s majority in the...

Searchspring Ropes in Former JCurve (ASX:JCS) CMO to Aid Regional Expansion
January 07, 2021 03:10 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSearchspring, a US-based e-commerce site providing merchandising solutions, has reached another milestone as part of its regional expansion efforts. The American company has hired Kate Massey, the ex-Chief Marketing Officer of JCurve Solution.....

Pro-Trump Protesters Attack US Capitol Hill, One Dead
January 07, 2021 02:25 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaShocking after-effects of the US presidential election seem far from coming to an end. Amid the prolonged tense situation where the incumbent President Trump has been refusing to accept the election results, the course of events took an ugly turn o.....

NYSE now confirms delisting of three Chinese telcos
January 07, 2021 12:32 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyFor the second time in less than a week, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has said it would delist the NYSE-listed shares of three Chinese telecommunications companies. Source: Pixabay The exchange had reversed its original decision aft.....

Beaches, reef, and resorts: what makes these Brisbane suburbs the costliest
January 07, 2021 12:36 AM AEDT| By Edita IvancevicImage Source: Pexels Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is also the surfing capital of the country, and a mecca of beaches for many enthusiasts. Beautiful coasts, Great Barrier Reef, powerful waves, and resort islands are some of the natural gems...

China denies entry to the WHO team probing COVID-19 origin
January 06, 2021 08:51 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyA team from the World Health Organization (WHO), scheduled to investigate the origins of COVID-19 in Wuhan, has been refused entry by China. Of the two associates of the investigation team who had already set out on their visit, one member has now .....

Jack Ma: The face of China?
January 06, 2021 04:12 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyWith the recent news coming on Mr Jack Ma's disappearance, the entire world is glued to the internet to know the e-commerce billionaire's whereabouts. Before Jack Ma went out of the public eye, he took a few crucial steps, such as stepping back fro.....

A look at Melbourne’s top 5 priciest suburbs
January 06, 2021 04:07 PM AEDT| By Edita IvancevicImage Source: Pexels Australians may say that Melbourne is the most European part of the country. Its CBD and inner-city suburbs look a lot different than most Australian capital cities, as Melbourne has a fine blend of both concrete and green area...

Asian stocks slip as political uncertainty grips markets
January 06, 2021 03:50 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaWith uncertainty looming large over the outcome of Georgia Senate runoff elections, Asian stocks were trading largely in red at the time of writing. The crucial runoffs which would determine the Senate’s future, are too close to call, as per.....

China goes dark thanks to Coal Shortage Unfolds
January 06, 2021 01:49 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneySeveral cities across China are facing power outages as authorities limit usage in the wake of coal shortage. Image Source: Shutterstock The trade dispute between China and Australia is now showing some consequences with coal prices shooting high...

Tesla short sellers faced hefty losses in 2020
January 06, 2021 01:43 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyDespite Tesla, Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) share prices going up year after year, short-sellers have been sticking to their point of view. Usually, when investors continuously lose money, they stop wasting their time and effort after a while. Regardless, Tes.....

Why Did UK PM Boris Johnson Cancel His Trip To India?
January 06, 2021 12:26 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaNew Year 2021 is full of hope with COVID-19 vaccine developments getting around, but it has not started on a good note, especially for the UK. In a televised address, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has instructed approximately 56 million people .....

Why the High-Profile Healthcare JV Haven is Falling Apart
January 06, 2021 12:19 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyIn what is being deemed as a major setback for the health sector, the high-profile joint venture between Amazon, JPMorgan and Berkshire Hathaway has come to an end without achieving its objectives. The joint venture fiasco is reportedly being attri.....

NYSE reverses its plan to delist three Chinese telcos
January 06, 2021 10:56 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaThe New York Stock Exchange has reported that it will not delist into the three leading Chinese telecommunication companies. The stock exchange the previously had decided to not move with reported delisting plan as it consulted with relevant regul.....

Which Australian suburbs have the most expensive homes?
January 05, 2021 08:42 PM AEDT| By Edita IvancevicImage Source: Pixabay Despite the coronavirus pandemic that has greatly affected the world, Australia is still going strong by presenting the optimistic GDP numbers and the real estate prices. Experts from the relevant fields have proven that Austr...

South African virus strain more dangerous than the UK mutant warn UK health officials
January 05, 2021 06:23 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaNew coronavirus mutation identified in South Africa is considered more infectious than the strain found in the UK. Experts say that there is no need to panic, even though the British Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, is very concerned about the late.....

Revealed: 10 most expensive suburbs in Sydney
January 05, 2021 05:02 PM AEDT| By Edita IvancevicImage Source: Pexels Sydney is one of the most expensive cities in the world, even though it is not the capital of Australia. Together with Melbourne, the houses in Sydney are ultra-pricey and rank among the least affordable cities in the whole wor...

Cyclone Imogen pummels Queensland; warning issued for Sydney
January 04, 2021 08:47 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSevere thunderstorm has struck the north-west part of Queensland, generating winds of 105km per hour in the area. According to media reports, Cyclone Imogen kept shaking the houses in the locality, just like an earthquake. The tropical low intensifie...

Is Jack Ma Missing Since Criticizing Chinese Govt?
January 04, 2021 08:40 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaThe whereabouts of high-profile Alibaba founder Jack Ma has been the hot topic for a while now. Reports have it that the billionaire has been allegedly missing since criticizing the Chinese government, having not made any public appearances in over.....

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