Shares in Russian retailer Fix Price tumble after sanctions hit VTB March 1, 2022 Shares in London-listed Russian retailer plunged yesterday after it suspended a planned share buyback programme due to sanctions slapped on the firm’s bank, the state-owned Russian lender VTB Capital.
Abramovich-owned steelmaker Evraz plunges in value as sanctions spark investor exodus February 28, 2022 Shares in Russian steelmaking giant Evraz plunged over 20 per cent this morning as Western sanctions sent the Russian economy into chaos, with the rouble falling over 28 per cent.
Biden confirms new sanctions on Russia but excludes US military intervention in Ukraine February 24, 2022 US President Joe Biden has confirmed a new set of sanctions, including limiting exports, will be imposed on Russia following the Kremlin’s attack to Ukraine. “This is going to impose severe cost on the Russian economy, both immediately and over time,” he said during a White House press conference. “We have purposefully designed these sanctions [...]
Oil prices climb towards $100 as the West rolls out sanctions on Russia February 23, 2022 The escalating crisis on Ukraine’s eastern flank saw oil prices inch towards $100 a barrel for the first time in almost a decade yesterday.
Shares slump in mining companies amid fears of sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine February 21, 2022 Shares in London-listed gold mining company Petropavlovsk had plummeted 17.02 per cent on the FTSE 250 at close of play on Monday.
MHA: UK arm of Baker Tilly International hit with £120,000 fine by regulator July 9, 2024 The accountancy regulator has issued financial sanctions against MHA, a former partner and a former employee in relation to the audits of MRG Finance UK Plc
Russian judge rolls back Peppa Pig copyright in retaliation against Western sanctions March 15, 2022 Peppa Pig has been dragged into the conflict between Russia and the West, after a Russian judge said Russians are free to use the children’s cartoon character in retaliation against Western sanctions. A judge in the Russian city of Kirov said Russian businesses are free to copy Peppa Pig and create their own versions of [...]
UK advertising watchdog escalates sanctions against social media influencers January 18, 2022 The UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) is escalating sanctions against social media influencers who fail to disclose which posts are ads.
Oil dips as European leaders play down prospect of sanctions on Russian energy supplies March 7, 2022 Oil prices have dipped following strong rallies this morning, with Europe playing down the prospect of sanctions on Russian energy supplies.
LetterOne oligarchs resign from board after sanctions hit co-founders March 7, 2022 The investment firm co-founded by sanctioned oligarchs Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven has today announced its three remaining Russian billionaire co-founders will also resign, as it battens down the hatches for further sanctions.