Bloomberg A probe into allegations of a possible cover-up of fraud by Lloyds Banking Group executives has hit fresh delays, the Times reported. The investigation into the bank’s treatment of irregularities at the HBOS Reading branch won’t be completed until 2021, or more than four years after it was commissioned, the newspaper said citing Dame Linda Dobbs, who is leading …

Bloomberg Borrowers from Asia are ramping up dollar debt sales again and are on the cusp of exceeding the full-year record for issuance. Issuers from Asia ex-Japan have sold over $323 billion of notes in the US currency so far this year, compared with $326 billion for all of 2019 — the current all-time high, according to data compiled by …

Bloomberg Corporate Asia is wrapping up a solid bounce-back quarter when it comes to earnings, but that’s hardly translating into stock gains for companies. With majority of the results out, companies in the MSCI Asia Pacific Index have delivered an aggregate positive earnings surprise of 7.7% so far, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That’s versus a 23% aggregate miss …

Bloomberg Chinese authorities moved on a number of fronts to rein in potential risks to the Communist Party’s rule, touching everything from tech firms to bond markets to political dissent in Hong Kong. The actions rattled markets as investors sought to grasp the rationale for the changes emanating from Beijing’s opaque corridors of power. They came shortly after the shock …

Bloomberg Indian shares rallied to a record in the ceremonial evening session to mark Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, as earnings of some of the country’s biggest companies bolstered optimism for a faster economic recovery. The S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 gauges ended higher in the one-hour session, paced by oil and gas companies. Tata Steel Ltd …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s real estate sector represents one of the main economic sectors in economic growth, and it actively contributes to the growth of its economy. Over the past years, the emirate has achieved record rates of economic growth driven by the economic initiatives and packages that the Dubai Government is undertaking to raise economic growth and stimulate various …

Bloomberg Oil declined for a second session as rising Covid-19 cases threatened to derail demand with tougher restrictions in major US cities on the horizon. Futures fell 2.4% in New York on November 13, but still posted the largest weekly gain in a month as optimism from news of a potential Covid-19 vaccine breakthrough jolted markets earlier in the week. …

Bloomberg British Airways parent IAG SA will modify the ownership of its Spanish units as required to comply with European Union rules before the Brexit transition period ends, Spain’s second-ranked transport minister said. London-based IAG has committed to changing the share structure of Iberia, Iberia Express and Vueling by the end of 2020, “making clearer” their control by EU-based investors, …

Bloomberg Target Corp this month discontinued its subscription service model as shoppers increasingly look for more convenient and flexible delivery options. “The majority of our subscription guests have shifted away from regular deliveries to enjoy the speed and flexibility of our same-day services,” said spokeswoman Jacqueline DeBuse. The company didn’t disclose how much revenue it generated with subscriptions. It’s quite …

Bloomberg JetBlue Airways Corp is joining rivals in opening all previously blocked seats, citing increased evidence that cabins are safer from the spread of coronavirus even as US caseloads surge. The airline will make all seats available for sale starting from January 8, JetBlue President Joanna Geraghty said in a memo to employees. The decision follows a similar move by …