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White House not weighing capital gains tax change

Bloomberg The White House isn’t actively considering the Treasury Department’s push to issue a rule that would slash tax bills for investors who have investment income, according to a person familiar with the discussions. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told the New York Times earlier this month that his agency was looking at whether it could sidestep Congress to allow capital ...

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Avison Young acquires UK firm Wilkinson Williams

Bloomberg Avison Young Canada has bought London-based real estate services firm Wilkinson Williams LLP, its first deal since receiving a $190 million investment by a big Canadian pension fund earlier this month. Wilkinson Williams represents landlords and tenants across the UK and has acted as an adviser on retail and supermarket leases. Last year, the firm advised clients on investment ...

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Uber makes deal to protect S African drivers

Bloomberg Uber Technologies Inc. is partnering with security and insurance company Chubb Ltd. to cover its South African drivers in case of death or injury as violent attacks plague the country’s cities. The new deal will pay out a lump sum to the family in case of death, or to the driver if he or she is permanently disabled, the ...

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