HALISTER: VW’s Winterkorn Notified of U.S. Probe in 2014: Bild am Sonntag

VW’s Winterkorn Notified of U.S. Probe in 2014: Bild am Sonntag

(Bloomberg) -- Ex-VW CEO Martin Winterkorn notified of U.S. investigation into emissions cheating software in May 2014, Bild am Sonntag reports, citing internal document.
  • Message to Winterkorn from VW employee states that co. cannot give authorities explanation for emissions
  • Message states it’s probable U.S. authorities will investigate whether VW implemented test-recognition in software
  • Bild cites Winterkorn as declining to comment
  • VW spokesman Eric Felber declines to comment to Bloomberg
  • NOTE: Emissions Lies Haunt VW as It Faces Tougher Justice Department
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Source: BFW (Bloomberg First Word)

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VOW GR (Volkswagen AG)

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Martin Winterkorn (Italdesign Giugiaro SpA)
Eric Felber (Volkswagen AG)

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HALISTER: HSBC Unlikely to Have Periodic Reviews of HQ Location: Sky

HSBC Unlikely to Have Periodic Reviews of HQ Location: Sky

(Bloomberg) -- HSBC directors don’t want to commit to future triennial reviews of headquarters location even if the bank decides to remain in the U.K., Sky News reported citing sources it didn’t identify.
  • Cites cost, resources and management time involved in formal review
  • Bank will keep HQ issue “constantly monitored” in future
  • NOTE: Feb. 10 story: HSBC Board Said to Meet Sunday to Mull Headquarters Decision
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Source: BFW (Bloomberg First Word)

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HSBA LN (HSBC Holdings PLC)

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HALISTER1: New York Post: Goldman Sachs banker involved in a massive overseas money scandal | New York Post

New York Post: Goldman Sachs banker involved in a massive overseas money scandal | New York Post

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Source: NYP (New York Post)

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GS US (Goldman Sachs Group Inc/The)
0206021D MK (1Malaysia Development Bhd)

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Richard Bove (Rafferty Capital Markets LLC)
Russell Simmons (Rush Communications)

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HALISTER1: Forbes: Sanction China For Its Support Of North Korea...And So Much More

Forbes: Sanction China For Its Support Of North Korea...And So Much More

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Source: FOR (Forbes)

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James Clapper (Office of the Director of National Intelligence)
Kim Jong-Un (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
Xi Jinping (People's Republic of China)

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HALISTER1: Markets Awake to ‘Brexit’ Risk Amid EU Reform Talk: Deborah Hyde

Markets Awake to ‘Brexit’ Risk Amid EU Reform Talk: Deborah Hyde

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Source: BN (Bloomberg News)

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David Cameron (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
David Tinsley (UBS Asset Management Japan Ltd)
George Cole (Goldman Sachs Group Inc/The)
Greg Case (Morgan Stanley)
Hans Lorenzen (Citigroup Inc)

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