UK Santander Bank Fined USD 132 Million, Idris Elba in Cyberpunk 2077:Phantom Liberty
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In the UK, many sectors are controlled. Yesterday there was an impromptu that the CMA imposed a fine on BMW, and today the FCA on the consumer bank Santander. Moreover, the investment attractiveness of the US still remains the best. CNBC will consider the magnitude of the consequences of the pandemic in the United States.
In this article:
- Foreign direct investment
- UK Santander bank fined
- Consequences of the pandemic
- Idris Elba in the story expansion for Cyberpunk 2077
- Megatrend potential
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The US is the best region for foreign direct investment
Foreign investments due to the fact that they affect the economic profile of the region of location, because due to their impact on the production potential, changes in the labor market and the level of technological development. The more such investments in a given region, it indicates its attractiveness and builds its potential. Foreign investments have a positive impact on loyal markets because they generate new jobs (increase in employment - decrease in unemployment) and increase the circulation of money. As data showed the US, the Netherlands and China are at the forefront of regions with the largest number of foreign direct investments. The United States recorded the largest increase of inward foreign direct investment of all economies in 2021.
The share of global foreign direct investment for the largest economies such as the United States and China has increased recently, while that of offshore financial centers has fallen. Our latest blog looks at how and why this happened: https://t.co/eWevJBEsYE pic.twitter.com/SpDiuJ0KBK
— IMF (@IMFNews) December 8, 2022
UK Santander bank fined $132 million
From a tweet of Reuters Business learns that Santander Bank has been fined by the UK Financial Supervision Authority (FCA). According to the FCA, the British branch of this bank did not perform its functions properly in order to prevent money laundering. Santander accepted the punishment. But what does this mean for the bank? This will largely affect its market image. Along with this, it may cause that in the UK it will be less likely to be chosen by new kilets. So far, the most important task for the British branch will be to improve its systems.
UK financial watchdog fines Santander bank $132 million https://t.co/dZby7GFtPm pic.twitter.com/oLSu3SZXv1
— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) December 9, 2022
Consequences of the pandemic for the US
The effects of the coronavirus pandemic are still underestimated. Every economy around the world is grappling with its direct consequences. Even the world's largest economy will have to bear high costs. They are currently valued at $3.7 trillion. Given the current economic situation, this can be a serious problem. You can find out more on CNBC's "This week, your wallet."
Long Covid has affected millions of Americans — and it may cost the U.S. economy $3.7 trillion, according to one estimate.
— CNBC (@CNBC) December 8, 2022
Join the conversation on "This week, your wallet." https://t.co/jlJPGtyvst
Idris Elba and CD Projekt RED
CD Projekt RED continues to work with Hollywood stars. After cooperating with Keanu Reeves, the studio announced that Idris Elba will play one of the main characters in the story expansion for Cyberpunk 2077. This time he will play Solomon Reed, an FIA Agent for the NUSA in Phantom Liberty.
Introducing Idris Elba as Solomon Reed, an FIA Agent for the NUSA. Team up and take on an impossible mission of espionage & survival in #PhantomLiberty, a spy-thriller expansion for #Cyberpunk2077 set in an all new district of Night City. Coming 2023 to PC, PS5 & Xbox Series X|S. pic.twitter.com/jjTuv5PDXA
— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) December 9, 2022
Megatrend potential
Morgan Stanley has a habit of posting tweets that give clues not only to investors, but also, or rather, to average citizens in particular. Unpredictable markets and changing economic conditions make it difficult to know how to invest for the future and how to manage your portfolio. Financial institutions such as Morgan Stanley are constantly researching and drawing new ideas with which they are happy to share. This time he looks at megatrends and how they can help. There is no doubt that the changed has a big impact on everything, especially the social ones.
What makes a trend a megatrend? Learn how structural changes in the economy and society can power growth in your portfolio for years to come. https://t.co/L4FLdkgSAz
— Morgan Stanley (@MorganStanley) December 9, 2022
