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Man Accused of Using City of London Firm for £50 Million Ponzi Scheme

The boss of an allegedly fake City of London foreign-exchange investment firm defrauded investors of £50 million ($61.7 million) after deceiving them with authentic-looking luxury offices and elite sponsorship deals at Chelsea Football Club, a court was told.

Why Tim Draper Is Betting on Sri Lanka’s Startup Scene

Sri Lanka’s economic meltdown was one for the history books. At its cataclysmic height last summer, protesters stormed the presidential palace in Colombo, jumping in the pool, taking selfies in the kitchen and refusing to leave until top officials resigned.

UBS Veteran Ermotti Returns to Lead Credit Suisse Takeover

UBS Group AG is bringing back Sergio Ermotti as chief executive officer to oversee the historic acquisition of Credit Suisse Group AG, tapping a Swiss insider with extensive restructuring experience to replace Ralph Hamers after just over two years.

US, Israel Clash Over Policy That Sparked Democratic Protests

The US and Israel clashed after President Joe Biden rebuked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration for its efforts to weaken the judiciary — a policy that’s ignited waves of protests and labor strikes.

Adidas to Drop Opposition to Black Lives Matter Trademark

Adidas AG will drop its opposition to Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc.’s trademark application for a logo with three yellow stripes, a reversal that comes about two days after first filing the legal objection.

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