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Public Accounts Committee seeks to delay power firms’ sell-off until asset valuation
<p>ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday proposed deferring the privatisation of power companies, expected to take place in January, until their assets, machinery, land and other properties are properly assessed and revalued to prevent potential losses to the national exchequer.</p> <p>The proposal came after Auditor General of Pakista
Grasset : les auteurs vent debout contre la nomination de Lise Boëll
Alors que l’arrivée de la nouvelle équipe de direction a été accueillie glacialement par les salariés, une virulente tribune des auteurs qui ont quitté la maison s’oppose au « pillage » de Grasset.
Lise Boëll, ancienne éditrice d'Eric Zemmour, nommée directrice générale déléguée des Editions Grasset
Sept mois après l'éviction d'Olivier Nora qui avait provoqué une hémorragie d'auteurs chez Grasset, Hachette Livre, propriété de Vincent Bolloré, procède à une nouvelle nomination très politique.
Liquidators probe multi-million-dollar sale of collapsed Mundella assets
Creditors are still owed $12.5 million as liquidators find preliminary evidence of more than $2 million in potentially insolvent and unreasonable director-related transactions at the collapsed dairy manufacturer, Mundella Foods.
Tokenization platform Securitize gains 10% postmarket on Q3 results, move into asset-backed finance
Securitize saw growth in tokenization last quarter and announced its expansion into asset-backed finance through the acquisition of River One.
Lise Boëll, l’éditrice de Jordan Bardella et Sarah Knafo, arrive à la tête de Grasset
La PDG de Fayard est nommée directrice générale déléguée de Grasset, sept mois après le limogeage d’Olivier Nora. Elle arrive dans une maison vidée de ses auteurs et dont les salariés souhaitent partir.
Lise Boëll, PDG de Fayard, nommée directrice générale déléguée chez Grasset
Sept mois après le limogeage d’Olivier Nora, Lise Boëll cumulera ses fonctions avec celles de PDG de Fayard, qui édite notamment Jordan Bardella, Nicolas Sarkozy, Philippe de Villiers et Sarah Knafo.
« Ses résultats parlent pour elle » : Arnaud Lagardère nomme Lise Boëll à la tête des Éditions Grasset
INFO LE FIGARO - Six mois après l’éviction d’Olivier Nora, la PDG de Fayard, fidèle de Vincent Bolloré, devient la directrice générale déléguée de la maison de littérature d’Hachette auprès de Jean-Christophe Thiery.
Deploying mine-hunting assets to anti-piracy unit meant to prepare for unseen threats: defense minister
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul said Monday that South...
Consumer data increasingly lucrative asset in company insolvencies
TORONTO — When Toys "R" Us Canada announced it was selling its branding to a U.S. firm in June, consumers might have imagined the extent of the deal was a new owner for the retailer's name and home for Geoffrey the giraffe.
Chez Grasset, un supplice mortifère après sept mois sans patron
Depuis le limogeage brutal de son PDG Olivier Nora en avril, débarqué par son propriétaire, Vincent Bolloré, la maison parisienne de la rue des Saints-Pères attend, muette et tétanisée, de connaître son sort.
Samsung Electronics to become 1st local firm with cash assets of over 200 tln won: data
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- Helped by the artificial intelligence-led (AI) chip su...
Presos em Salvador sofreram choques elétricos, socos e golpes de cassetetes durante revista; agentes foram condenados
Justiça condena 31 agentes penitenciários e diretores por tortura contra 260 presos em cadeia pública de Salvador Arquivo Pessoal Choques elétricos, socos, chutes, tapas e golpes de cassetetes. Essas foram algumas das agressões sofridas por 260 presos durante uma revista geral nas celas da Cadeia Pública de Salvador, em 23 de junho de 2010. Pelo caso, 31 age
(LEAD) Personal info of some 39,000 leaked from Mirae Asset Securities
SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- The personal information of some 39,000 customers and ...
Mirae Asset says data breaches exposed customer, employee information
SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- Mirae Asset Securities Co. said Saturday that it suffe...
Nvidia pushes back after Jensen Huang asked to closed-door meeting in Congress over ties to Chinese 'asset'
Nvidia has pushed back after chief executive Jensen Huang was asked to appear before the US Congress to discuss his interactions with an alleged Chinese intelligence asset. A representative for the powerful US-based AI and chip design company did not say whether Mr Huang would agree to attend the meeting with members of Congress, who requested his presence f
David Druids paus från Morgonpasset förlängs
<p>Några nya besked om när programledaren kan vara tillbaka finns inte i nuläget.</p>
Data center double-down: Hassett says blue wave won't stop AI build-out
Data centers are a crucial part of President Donald Trump's push to win the global artificial intelligence race, which he continues despite the midterm results.
Putin seizes Japan Tobacco assets, further straining relations with Japan
The order impacts four manufacturing plants and has drawn immediate protest from Tokyo.
Japanese regulator urges caution on retail private asset products
Private assets, such as stakes in unlisted overseas firms, tend to be less liquid and transparent than publicly traded equities and corporate bonds.
Midterms primed to test asset allocation
The outcome of the US midterm elections adds a fresh layer of uncertainty to global financial markets, prompting investors to reassess their positions in equities, gold and cryptocurrencies amid shifting political dynamics, earnings risks and regulatory challenges, say investment executives.
(News Focus) S. Korea signals Hormuz role with demining assets for anti-piracy unit
SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's plan to deploy mine-clearing assets and ...
(LEAD) S. Korea to expand anti-piracy mission closer to Hormuz, send more naval assets
SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to expand its anti-piracy mission of...
S. Korea to expand anti-piracy mission closer to Hormuz, send more naval assets
SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to expand its anti-piracy mission of...
Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong doubles down on secret asset sale claims
A few hours before the 5pm Wednesday deadline he made another social media post, adding audio of Crazy by Gnarls Barkley.
Dunedin councillor doubles down on secret asset sale claims
A few hours before the 5pm Wednesday deadline he made another social media post, adding audio of Crazy by Gnarls Barkley.
ACB finds ₹4.75 crore assets in searches against MEPMA Additional Director
Searches at 10 locations uncover properties, gold, silver, vehicles, bank balances and electronic gadgets; the ACB says the market value of these properties is expected to be much higher than their official value
Dunedin councillor given deadline to retract secret asset sale claims
Councillor Benedict Ong says he stands by his Facebook posts and will not be removing them.
Former Minister Anita Radhakrishnan, 6 others acquitted in disproportionate assets case
The Principal District and Sessions Judge held that the prosecution had failed to establish the charge that when he was the Minister in the Jayalalithaa-led AIADMK government between 2001 and 2006, Mr. Radhakrishnan had amassed wealth disproportionate to the known sources of his income in his name and in the names of his wife, brothers, and sons
ED attaches ₹510-crore assets, including two chartered planes, in Reliance Anil Ambani Group cases
The Enforcement Directorate alleges the group siphoned off public funds from banks and financial institutions; it has so far arrested 10 people and filed six prosecution complaints under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act
Asset managers, banks consider stablecoin services
Nigerian banks, asset managers, and fintechs are considering offering stablecoin services as cryptocurrency adoption expands, says Quidax CEO Buchi Okoro. Read More: https://punchng.com/asset-managers-banks-consider-stablecoin-services/
N31.8tn pension assets must guarantee retirement security – Parthian
Parthian Pensions says Nigeria’s N31.8tn pension assets must protect retirees against inflation and rising living costs to guarantee retirement security. Read More: https://punchng.com/n31-8tn-pension-assets-must-guarantee-retirement-security-parthian/
Bill Murray gets Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett to say ‘my dog just died’ on CNBC
Bill Murray crashed a live CNBC interview with Kevin Hassett, one of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers, asking him to say, “My dog just died.”
Philippe Vasset vence Prémio Médicis e Richard Zenith recebe distinção especial
O romance <em>Dans les grandes lignes</em> é o vencedor do prémio literário francês e o biógrafo de Pessoa recebe o prémo especial do júri pela obra <em>Pessoa, l’oeuvre-vie</em>, com tradução de Nicolas Richard.
ED attaches assets, freezes bank account in counterfeit medicines racket; searches five premises in Bengaluru
During the raid, the accused were allegedly found storing medicines and pharmaceutical drugs without valid licences, permits or authorisations and replacing labels on the stored medicines.
Ruud utklasset argentiner i Paris
Casper Ruud stormet til seier i strake sett over argentinske Juan Manuel Cerundolo i 1. runde i Paris Masters.
Philippe Vasset remporte le prix Médicis 2026 avec «Dans les grandes lignes», un livre «drôle et poétique»
Écrivain et journaliste, diplômé en géographie et en philosophie, Philippe Vasset s’est montré heureux d’avoir été choisi « pour un livre aussi improbable », dit-il. À 54 ans, il a décroché lundi 2 novembre le prix Médicis 2026 avec Dans les grandes lignes, édité par Flammarion. Son roman raconte avec beaucoup d’audace comment un homme se confie aux tracés d
Littérature : Philippe Vasset remporte le prix Médicis pour son roman "Dans les grandes lignes"
L'auteur et journaliste Philippe Vasset a été récompensé du prix Médicis, lundi, pour son roman "Dans les grandes lignes" (Flammarion) pour lequel il a voyagé deux ans à travers la France en suivant les lignes à haute tension.
Prix Médicis 2026 : Philippe Vasset récompensé pour son roman « Dans les grandes lignes »
Le jury, présidé par la romancière Pascale Roze et comprenant notamment les écrivains Marie Darrieussecq, Anne Garréta et Andreï Makine, a préféré ce livre aux six autres ouvrages sélectionnés.
Le prix Médicis 2026 attribué à l’écrivain Philippe Vasset
L’auteur est récompensé ce lundi par le prestigieux prix littéraire pour son roman Dans les grandes lignes (Flammarion).
Pakatan files police report against BN’s Rim candidate over alleged use of govt assets in Melaka campaign, evidence to go to EC
JASIN, Nov 2 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) has lodged a police report against Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the 16t...
Le prix Médicis 2026 est décerné à Philippe Vasset pour son roman "Dans les grandes lignes"
C'est le premier prix majeur remporté par cet écrivain et journaliste de 52 ans, dont le roman relate un périple à travers la France sous le tracé des lignes à haute tension. Il succède à Emmanuel Carrère, lauréat en 2025 avec "Kolkhoze".
Al Habtoor Group board approves sale of all assets and investments in Lebanon
Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group said its board of directors had approved the sale of the company's assets and investments in Lebanon , after it ceased operations there. The company, which has hotels, commercial and residential properties in Lebanon, said in January that it was ceasing operations and would terminate its employees in the country due to "prolonged
Consolidated Hallmark’s assets rise 47% to N111.6bn
Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc’s total assets rose by 47 per cent to N111.62bn as of September 2026, from N75.94bn at the end of December 2025, as the insurance group expanded its financial investments and strengthened its equity base. Financial assets, the largest category of assets on its balance sheet, increased by 73 per cent to Read More: https://pu
Linkage Assurance grows assets to N100.8bn as profit surges
Linkage Assurance’s profit after tax rose by 31 per cent to N4.09bn in the nine months ended September 2026, supported by stronger investment and other income despite rising insurance-related costs. The company’s unaudited financial results filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited showed that profit after tax increased from N3.12bn in the corresponding perio
Haldane McCall profit jumps 30% on asset expansion
Haldane McCall Plc has reported a 30.2 per cent increase in net profit to N540.87m for the nine months ended September 2026, driven by revenue expansion and increased investments in its property development portfolio. The real estate firm disclosed this in its latest financial results, revealing that revenue rose 59.4 per cent to N2.90bn from Read More: http
David Druid tar paus från Morgonpasset i P3
<p>Detta till följd av att klipp spridits på sociala medier av ett bråk mellan Druid och en kvinna.</p>
Binance CEO says 90 percent of stolen assets have been ‘replenished’
After hackers stole a shocking $6.3 billion from Binance customers in a record-breaking crypto heist, the company's CEO says that 90 percent of the funds have been replaced, and the company plans to cover the remaining 10 percent as well. Binance is covering the stolen funds directly, and the remaining 10 percent consists of "less […]
Binance covers 90 per cent of assets stolen in $6.3 billion hack
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said on Saturday that it has been able to cover 90 per cent of the amount stolen in an unprecedented hack on its platform. In an update on its website, Binance said the amount to cover the stolen funds would come out of three sources: a partial use of the Secure Asset Fund for Users; a portion of the Futures insurance f
Binance replenishes 90% of assets stolen in security incident
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Binance resumes withdrawals following $6.3 billion hack, says 90% of stolen user assets are covered
Binance says it has restored backing for 90% of assets affected by its $6.3 billion hack and resumed phased withdrawals.
ED attaches assets worth ₹427 crore in ₹2,459-crore Belagavi Ponzi scam
Over 35,000 investors allegedly cheated; properties of kingpin Shivanand Neelannavar, family members and associates attached
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