Posts by Riah Marton
Julius Baer’s new CEO takes on old guard to revamp Swiss bank
[ZURICH] On his first day as chief executive officer, Stefan Bollinger told staff at Julius Baer Group that they should not be afraid to speak up and reach out to him if there was anything that needed changing. He received more than 1,000 e-mails. The response underscores the mood at a storied firm that has…
Read MoreThe Mortician’s Jaw-Dropping True Story About Organ Harvesting, Cremation and the Lamb Funeral Home
He did worry at the time about getting caught, he said, because the practice—which Sconce alleged is common in the cremation industry—was a crime under the state’s Health and Safety Code. Meanwhile, the National Funeral Directors Association said in response to The Mortician that, though “the actions chronicled in this documentary are both horrifying and real,”…
Read MoreAbu Dhabi state oil firm makes US$18.7 billion bid for Australia’s Santos
[SYDNEY] Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil company is leading a takeover bid for Australian energy group Santos, valuing it at US$18.7 billion, the two firms said on Monday (Jun 16). Santos’ board said it plans to unanimously recommend the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s offer to shareholders if it can agree on the takeover terms. Adelaide-based…
Read MoreWhy Sister Wives’ Janelle Brown Says Kody Brown and Robyn Brown’s Courtship Wasn’t “Really Appropriate”
Janelle Brown Questioned How Kody Brown Handled the Family Money Griping about the family’s inability to pay off Coyote Pass, Janelle said Kody claimed to have “all these other debts.” And, yet, she’s watched him snap up other assets like trailers and home décor. “I see all the art on their walls,” she said of…
Read MoreNo need for travel e-SIM or roaming: Singapore telcos offer generous cross-border data bundles
[SINGAPORE] More local telcos are offering “borderless” mobile plans at record low prices to woo an increasing number of globetrotting consumers. Such plans allow consumers to use a generous bundle of mobile data across borders without paying more, or activating a travel e-SIM or roaming feature. The latest to jump on this trend is M1,…
Read MoreSGX-listed energy stocks surge, regional names mixed, as oil prices rally on Israel-Iran conflict
[SINGAPORE] Several energy counters in Asia jumped in early trade on Monday (Jun 16), on the back of global crude oil prices surging amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East between Iran and Israel. Brent crude futures rose US$1.70 or 2.3 per cent to US$75.93 a barrel during Asia hours, while US West Texas…
Read MoreGold glimmers near two-month high as Middle East conflict escalates
[BENGALURU] Gold prices rose on Monday (Jun 16), nearing a two-month high as investors sought refuge in safe-haven assets after intensified clashes between Israel and Iran stoked fears of a broader regional conflict. Spot gold gained 0.4 per cent to US$3,447.07 an ounce, as at 0021 GMT, after hitting its highest level since Apr 22…
Read MoreAustralia’s ASIC initiates probe into bourse operator ASX
Published Mon, Jun 16, 2025 · 08:06 AM AUSTRALIA’S securities regulator said on Monday that it has launched an investigation into Australian bourse operator ASX’s governance, capability and risk management practices. The inquiry would be led by an expert panel that will make recommendations to address any identified shortcomings or deficiencies, the Australian Securities and…
Read MoreGucci owner Kering turns to Renault CEO in turnaround bid
[PARIS] Kering is set to name the chief executive officer of Renault as its next CEO, looking to an Italian manager who’s turned around the French automaker to perform a similar role at the owner of the struggling Gucci fashion label. Luca de Meo will be appointed to the job in the coming days, sources…
Read MoreOil prices climb as Israel-Iran conflict heightens supply disruption fears
[TOKYO] Oil prices climbed in early Asian trade on Monday after Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on Sunday, heightening fears that escalating battle could trigger a broader regional conflict and widely disrupt oil exports from the Middle East. Brent crude futures were up US$1.70, or 2.3 per cent, to US$75.93 a barrel by 2253…
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