Amcor CEO Ron Delia thrives on Amazon structural shifts – The Australian Financial Review

Amcor chief executive Ron Delia says the packaging giant will be untroubled by the structural shifts in e-commerce as online giants such as Amazon upend traditional business models, with demand picking up for “smart” packaging. He said on Tuesday consumer goods companies are increasingly asking for more protective packaging, better authentification and there is a…

Cardno eyes more acquisitions as it moves back into the black – The Australian Financial Review

Infrastructure and environmental services group Cardno said it was looking for “bolt-on” acquisitions after asset sales helped the group swing to an annual net profit of $8.6 million. The Brisbane-based company’s profit was boosted by the sale of a software business, XP Solutions, in September for $US49 million, allowing it to move back into profit…

Governor takes steps to restructure economic development efforts, create jobs – CapeGazette.com

Gov. John Carney held a signing ceremony Aug. 14 for House Bill 226, a major piece of legislation that restructures Delaware’s economic development efforts, with a focus on supporting Delaware small businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs. Carney also signed incorporation paperwork creating the Delaware Prosperity Partnership, a public-private partnership that will leverage private-sector resources to enhance…

Regulators get ready to authorise ‘ring-fenced’ British banks – The Australian Financial Review

by Caroline Binham and Emma Dunkley Regulators at the Bank of England are quietly getting ready to authorise the creation of the three largest banks to come into existence in Britain. According to the BoE’s Prudential Regulation Authority, the legal entities of HSBC, Barclays and Lloyds Banking Group will mark the biggest creation of banks…

New investment rules to curb China’s foreign acquisition binge – The Sydney Morning Herald

Beijing: The Chinese government has officially put the brakes on Chinese companies pouring big money into overseas property development, issuing rules likely to have a significant impact in Australia. China’s State Council, or cabinet, issued the first rules on overseas investment by Chinese companies on Friday. Wanda Group president Wang Jianlin a year ago boasted…

Bearish bets on Japan Display approaches record after restructuring plan announcement – The Japan Times

While Japans flagship panel maker completed its biggest two-day rally this year on Thursday, bearish bets have climbed toward a record. Japan Display Inc. soared almost 12 percent this week, boosted by reports of strong quarterly sales of iPhones, which use the companys liquid-crystal displays. But short interest rose to 25 percent of free float…