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Yatra ends merger pact, sues Ebix in US for breach of terms

Yatra ends merger pact, sues Ebix in US for breach of terms

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Ebix had signed the agreement last year to acquire Gurugram-based Yatra Online for an enterprise value of $338 million (about Rs 2,327 crore) in an all-stock deal. The deal was supposed to conclude in the October-December quarter after regulatory approvals but went through several extensions, according to regulatory filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Musk's tweets about buying Manchester United no joke for fed-up fans

Musk's tweets about buying Manchester United no joke for fed-up fans

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Some Manchester United fans had previously urged Musk on Twitter to consider buying the club

Is the world's richest man buying Manchester United?

Is the world's richest man buying Manchester United?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Manchester United is one of the most famous names in world soccer but is currently in crisis

Walmart penalised for violating US anti-corruption norms in India

Walmart penalised for violating US anti-corruption norms in India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Walmart agreed to pay more than $ 144 million to settle US Security and Exchange Commission's charges and approximately $ 138 million to resolve parallel criminal charges by the Department of Justice for a combined total of more than $ 282 million.

Pak bans JuD, FIF from collecting donations

Pak bans JuD, FIF from collecting donations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

The SECP notification further warned that non-compliance with the said ruling could result in a hefty monetary fine.

US court dismisses class action suit against Infosys, top brass

US court dismisses class action suit against Infosys, top brass

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Infosys on Friday said a class action lawsuit filed against the company and some of its employees in the US district court has been dismissed. The move comes after whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management emerged in October last year.

US regulator seeks India's nod to probe Satyam

US regulator seeks India's nod to probe Satyam

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission, the federal agency to regulate the securities industry in that country, has sought India's permission to probe the multi-million dollar Satyam fraud case.

US SEC probe into whistleblower plaints is over: Infosys

US SEC probe into whistleblower plaints is over: Infosys

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Infosys on Tuesday said the US Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded the investigation into the whistleblower allegations made last year, and that it does not anticipate any further action by the regulator. In October last year, Infosys had informed stock exchanges of having received anonymous whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management. It then started a probe into the matter and roped in external investigators.

SEC team in India to probe Satyam case

SEC team in India to probe Satyam case

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

A US Securities and Exchange Commission team is in India to probe the multi-crore rupee accounting fraud at NYSE-listed Satyam Computer and is taking the help of local agencies to this end.

'SEC to probe 24 hedge funds movement'

'SEC to probe 24 hedge funds movement'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Hedge funds maximise absolute returns using a broad range of strategies including unconventional and liquid investments. Quoting people familiar with the matter the Wall Street Journal said: "The Securities and Exchange Commission ordered more than two dozen hedge funds to turn over trading information as it ramps up its investigation into whether traders were spreading rumours to manipulate shares."

Sebi signs MoU with Pakistan counterpart

Sebi signs MoU with Pakistan counterpart

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Sebi has signed an MoU with its Pakistani couterpart to enhance cooperation between the two countries.

Private Equity Funds toy with Exit via SPACs

Private Equity Funds toy with Exit via SPACs

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Discussion has started between blank check companies in the US and Indian PEs on possible deals in certain key sectors.

Infosys takes whistleblower complaint to audit panel

Infosys takes whistleblower complaint to audit panel

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

According to reports, an anonymous group that calls itself "ethical employees" have written to the Infosys Board as well as American regulator US Securities and Exchange Commission with the allegations. They have claimed that they have emails and voice recordings to substantiate the same.

Will Name Change Erase Faceook's Toxic Reality?

Will Name Change Erase Faceook's Toxic Reality?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Adversarial Harmful Networks -- India Case Study, cited in Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's SEC complaints, revealed, among other things, that Facebook was a preferred platform for 'fear-mongering anti-Muslim narratives' in India, observes Devangshu Datta.

Marginal impact on markets from poll results

Marginal impact on markets from poll results

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

After oscillating over 486 points, the 30-share Sensex settled 38.44 points, or 0.10 per cent, lower at 39,020.39. It hit an intra-day low of 38,840.76 and a high of 39,327.15.

Getting compensation for tech glitches could be a tough task for investors

Getting compensation for tech glitches could be a tough task for investors

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Lawyers say compensation may be an uphill task for investors because of a lack of judicial precedent and broader institutional difficulties.

New US immigration bill might hit Infosys revenue

New US immigration bill might hit Infosys revenue

Rediff.com16 May 2013

In a filing to SEC, the company said proposed regulations may discourage its customers from seeking services.

Rajaratnam's brother charged with insider trading

Rajaratnam's brother charged with insider trading

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Rajarengan 'Rengan' Rajaratnam, 42, of Manhattan, was charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the US Securities and Exchange Commission with conspiracy to commit securities fraud and six counts of securities fraud.

Microsoft wants US agencies to probe bribery allegations

Microsoft wants US agencies to probe bribery allegations

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

The company handed kickbacks to foreign govt officials in return for software contracts.

Why US didn't prosecute Walmart for flouting norms in India

Why US didn't prosecute Walmart for flouting norms in India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

US officials did not prosecute companies accused of bribing officials in foreign countries when companies disclosed the conduct to authorities, fired responsible employees and took steps to improve compliance with the law.

In report to US, Walmart shrugs aside links to Bharti

In report to US, Walmart shrugs aside links to Bharti

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

While elaborating on its international business, including the cash-and-carry or wholesale stores in a joint venture (JV) with the Bharti group, Walmart has pointed out that the list does not include the 'franchised' retail stores.

Record $600mn settlement in US insider trading case

Record $600mn settlement in US insider trading case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

Two Indian Americans are at the centre of a case, which resulted in a deal that brought $600 million to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the largest amount it got ever to settle an investigation.

Infosys faces another lawsuit in US

Infosys faces another lawsuit in US

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

US-based Schall Law Firm has said it will file a class action lawsuit against Infosys Ltd to recover losses suffered by investors in the wake of allegations of "unethical practices" at the Indian IT major. In October, Infosys had informed the stock exchanges of having received anonymous whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management.

Facebook IPO: Mark Zuckerberg to become richer

Facebook IPO: Mark Zuckerberg to become richer

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Facebook Inc's initial public offering will vastly increase the wealth of its 27-year-old co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, leaving him with over $ 1 billion in cash and stocks worth $17.6 billion.

US SEC okays Infy ADR issue

US SEC okays Infy ADR issue

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

Wal-Mart profits may be hit by overseas bribery probe

Wal-Mart profits may be hit by overseas bribery probe

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Wal-Mart said in its annual report, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, that it could not estimate how much loss would come to because of the complexity of the related probes and internal review.

George Soros reveals stake in Manchester United

George Soros reveals stake in Manchester United

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Billionaire money manager George Soros reported a nearly 2 percent stake in Manchester United Plc on Monday, in one of the first revelations of investors in the British soccer club's controversial initial public offering earlier this month.

US SEC charges China affiliates of top accounting firms

US SEC charges China affiliates of top accounting firms

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Monday's move indicated China was refusing to yield in talks with the United States over access to Chinese audit papers, trying to keep foreign regulators off what it sees as its turf.

SEC charges 4 Indian brokers for unauthorised dealings

SEC charges 4 Indian brokers for unauthorised dealings

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

The firms settled the charges by paying a total of $1.8 million.

E-vote on winding up Templeton MFs suspended

E-vote on winding up Templeton MFs suspended

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The fund house had offered two options to affected investors -- either monetisation of assets by trustees or hiring a third party to conduct the process.

Warburg Pincus signals formal exit from WNS

Warburg Pincus signals formal exit from WNS

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Since the start of the year, the PE player has no board representation in the company.

India must learn from US, UK regulators' mistakes

India must learn from US, UK regulators' mistakes

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

India must learn from the missteps made by financial regulators in the US and UK.

Zuckerberg won't sell Facebook stock for 1 year

Zuckerberg won't sell Facebook stock for 1 year

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Zuckerberg currently holds around 444 million shares of Class B common stock as well as 60 million shares of Class B common stock issuable upon the exercise of an option.

Rajat Gupta should pay $15 mn penalty: SEC

Rajat Gupta should pay $15 mn penalty: SEC

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The US government has asked a court in New York to slap a maximum penalty of $15 million on India-born fallen Wall Street titan Rajat Gupta and permanently bar him from serving as director of any publicly-traded firm for his "terrible breach of trust" by indulging in insider trading.

Facebook's IPO by Apr-Jun 2012

Facebook's IPO by Apr-Jun 2012

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Facebook, which has about 800 million users worldwide, is currently in 'internal discussions' with US regulator Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the timing of its initial public offering, the Wall Street Journal quoted people familiar with the matter as saying.

Manchester United to list on NY stock exchange

Manchester United to list on NY stock exchange

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Manchester United has picked the New York Stock Exchange to make its stock market debut, ending months of speculation over where the world's best-supported soccer club would list.

Henrique de Castro appointed Yahoo! COO

Henrique de Castro appointed Yahoo! COO

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

De Castro is the second big appointment that Yahoo! has made from its rival Google. Earlier this year, Yahoo! appointed former Google executive Marissa Mayer as its chief executive.

Citigroup to pay $285 mn to settle charges against it

Citigroup to pay $285 mn to settle charges against it

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The SEC has charged Citigroup's principal US broker-dealer subsidiary with misleading investors about the $1 billion derivatives deal tied to the US housing market.

Why are RBI and Sebi silent on illegal digital dabba trading?

Why are RBI and Sebi silent on illegal digital dabba trading?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

If Sebi and RBI remain quiet about this brazenly illegal activity, will someone in the finance ministry or the NITI Aayog take a closer look, asks Debashis Basu.

Zuckerberg barred from working on Facebook rival

Zuckerberg barred from working on Facebook rival

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, along with his three top leutinants, will get about USD 2 million in just salaries and bonuses, but cannot work on creating a rival to the social networking giant.