North America
North America | 23 Jun 16
Ex-Credit Suisse banker pleads guilty to aiding tax evasion
A former Credit Suisse banker, who has been on the run for five years, pleaded guilty in a US federal court on Wednesday to helping Americans evade paying tax.
North America | 22 Jun 16
US SEC acts against adviser defrauding pro athletes
The US Securities and Exchange Commission said it has obtained a court order freezing the assets of an investment adviser charged with secretly siphoning millions of dollars from professional sports stars in an alleged Ponzi scheme.
Microsoft’s $26bn LinkedIn deal prompts mixed views
News of Microsoft’s LinkedIn acquisition has generated mixed views over its merit.
Look to US equities for income while markets calm – JPMAM
While market volatility has eased it’s better to collect dividends from US equities than put money in cash or fixed income, said David Kelly, JP Morgan Asset Management’s chief global strategist.
Commodities | 24 May 16
Commodities remain hurdle for US high-yield
Carl Whitbeck, head of US high yield at Axa IM, expects the struggling commodities sector and ongoing uncertainty around future Fed action to lead to greater volatility in the high yield space.