Corporate Briefs

South Africa approves 2.88% medicine price increase

South Africa approves a 2.88% medicine price increase effective October 1, the second revision this year, as drug manufacturers warn of rising production costs.

By Brooke Griffin · Sep 25, 2026
Corporate Briefs

Italy deputy PM urges banks, energy firms help

Italy deputy PM urges banks and energy firms to bring forward tax payments to help boost public finances without a tax hike, according to Antonio...

By Brooke Griffin · Sep 4, 2026
Corporate Briefs

Bankers unaware of LIC’s rapid $3.3bn deal

India's government secretly sold a 6.5% LIC stake for $3.3bn, surprising bankers and stabilizing the stock price with strategic secrecy.

By Kayla Hendricks · Aug 6, 2026