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Alibaba Undergoing SEC Investigation Over Accounting Practices

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said it’s being investigated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission over its accounting practices and whether they violate federal laws.

Financial Markets

Alibaba Undergoing SEC Investigation Over Accounting Practices

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said it’s being investigated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission over its accounting practices and whether they violate federal laws.


China

Alibaba's Ma Cancels Speech After Row with Anti-Counterfeiting Group

Alibaba's chief Jack Ma has cancelled a planned speech at an anti-counterfeiting conference in the US after the IACC suspended its membership.

China

Alibaba's Ma Cancels Speech After Row with Anti-Counterfeiting Group

Alibaba's chief Jack Ma has cancelled a planned speech at an anti-counterfeiting conference in the US after the IACC suspended its membership.


News & Analysis

Two Counts Dismissed in Navajo Case Against Urban Outfitters

A federal judge has dismissed two counts in a lawsuit the Navajo Nation filed against clothing retailer Urban Outfitters Inc.

News & Analysis

Two Counts Dismissed in Navajo Case Against Urban Outfitters

A federal judge has dismissed two counts in a lawsuit the Navajo Nation filed against clothing retailer Urban Outfitters Inc.


China

Head of Anti-Fakes Group Closely Tied to Alibaba, Owns Stock

An investigation by The Associated Press has found that the president of an influential anti-counterfeiting group owns Alibaba stock, has close ties to a key Alibaba vice president and uses family members to run his coalition.

China

Head of Anti-Fakes Group Closely Tied to Alibaba, Owns Stock

An investigation by The Associated Press has found that the president of an influential anti-counterfeiting group owns Alibaba stock, has close ties to a key Alibaba vice president and uses family members to run his coalition.


News & Analysis

Storm at Anti-Counterfeiting Group After Alibaba Joins

Controversy over Alibaba's admittance into the IACC has intensified after board members received an anonymous email threatening a mass defection unless Alibaba is pushed out.

News & Analysis

Storm at Anti-Counterfeiting Group After Alibaba Joins

Controversy over Alibaba's admittance into the IACC has intensified after board members received an anonymous email threatening a mass defection unless Alibaba is pushed out.


Technology

Wal-Mart Sues Visa Over Chip-Enabled Debit Cards

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has sued Visa Inc., charging that the payment network is not allowing the retail giant to let customers verify chip-enabled debit card transactions with what it believes is a more secure method: personal identification numbers.

Technology

Wal-Mart Sues Visa Over Chip-Enabled Debit Cards

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has sued Visa Inc., charging that the payment network is not allowing the retail giant to let customers verify chip-enabled debit card transactions with what it believes is a more secure method: personal identification numbers.


China

Gucci Sorry for Warning to Hong Kong Funeral Offering Shops

Gucci and its parent company have apologised after drawing heavy criticism for warning some Hong Kong shops not to sell paper offerings for the deceased that resembled the fashion brand's luxury products.

China

Gucci Sorry for Warning to Hong Kong Funeral Offering Shops

Gucci and its parent company have apologised after drawing heavy criticism for warning some Hong Kong shops not to sell paper offerings for the deceased that resembled the fashion brand's luxury products.


Technology

China Regulator to Launch Campaign to Clean Up E-Commerce, Online Ads

Chinese authorities will launch a campaign to clean up e-commerce — targeting trademark violations, counterfeit and poor quality products and the faking of transactions to boost a merchant's online rankings.

Technology

China Regulator to Launch Campaign to Clean Up E-Commerce, Online Ads

Chinese authorities will launch a campaign to clean up e-commerce — targeting trademark violations, counterfeit and poor quality products and the faking of transactions to boost a merchant's online rankings.


News & Analysis

Ferragamo SpA Sues Ex-LA Rams Quarterback Over Same-Name Winery

Salvatore Ferragamo SpA has sued former Los Angeles Rams football quarterback Vince Ferragamo, saying he infringed its trademarks by operating his namesake winery in southern California.

News & Analysis

Ferragamo SpA Sues Ex-LA Rams Quarterback Over Same-Name Winery

Salvatore Ferragamo SpA has sued former Los Angeles Rams football quarterback Vince Ferragamo, saying he infringed its trademarks by operating his namesake winery in southern California.


China

Alibaba Weighs Appeal Against HK Panel Ruling That Healthcare Deal Broke Takeover Code

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said it's considering whether to launch an appeal against a Hong Kong regulator's finding that it breached takeover rules by buying an effective majority stake in a healthcare firm in 2014 without extending the offer to all of its shareholders.

China

Alibaba Weighs Appeal Against HK Panel Ruling That Healthcare Deal Broke Takeover Code

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said it's considering whether to launch an appeal against a Hong Kong regulator's finding that it breached takeover rules by buying an effective majority stake in a healthcare firm in 2014 without extending the offer to all of its shareholders.


News & Analysis

German Court Rejects Adidas Bid to Block New Puma Shoes

A German court has rejected an attempt by Adidas to stop its smaller rival Puma from selling a new line of shoes with light-weight, bouncy soles similar to its popular "Boost" brand.

News & Analysis

German Court Rejects Adidas Bid to Block New Puma Shoes

A German court has rejected an attempt by Adidas to stop its smaller rival Puma from selling a new line of shoes with light-weight, bouncy soles similar to its popular "Boost" brand.


China

China's Grey Luxury Market Threatened by New Tax Regime

China is raising fees on packages ordered from abroad and cracking down on smugglers who carry in suitcases full of luxury goods, in a concerted effort to encourage shopping at home and squeeze a grey market that shoppers use to avoid tax.

China

China's Grey Luxury Market Threatened by New Tax Regime

China is raising fees on packages ordered from abroad and cracking down on smugglers who carry in suitcases full of luxury goods, in a concerted effort to encourage shopping at home and squeeze a grey market that shoppers use to avoid tax.