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HSBC and Citigroup obtain mutual fund distribution licenses

The Chinese securities regulator grants mutual fund licenses to HSBC and Citigroup. (Photo : REUTERS)Banking group HSBC has settled a case brought by a fund over losses it suffered during the collapse of fraudster Bernie Madoff's financial empire, potentially paving the way for more claims against fund custodians.


More complicated anti trust issues arise if Liberty Global wins bid for Kabel

According to the German antitrust regulatory authority, the ownership of other service providers would delay and hamper Liberty Global's purchase of Kabel Deutschland.

British Airways to issue asset backed bond

After a previous disapproved bond issue, British Airways again attempts to float asset backed bonds to raise funds.

First Omani Sukuk to be closed soon

Tilal Development Co would be issuing a sukuk whose proceeds would be used to pay off debts and expand the Muscat Grand Mall.


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Metacloud raised $10 million in its Series A funding led by Canaan Partners. (Photo : Reuters)This image represents cloud technology. Cloud solutions provider Metacloud said today that it closed its $10 million Series A fundraiser.
Steve Cohen was named by BenefitMall as its new vice president. (Photo : Reuters)This is the logo of BenefitMall. Steve Cohen, former vice president of sales at White Glove Health, was announced as BenefitMall's new vice president.
Rapid Micro Biosystems received funding from several lead investors. (Photo : Reuters)This is an image of workers in a microbiology laboratory. Rapid Micro Biosystems announced today that it has successfully received backing from lead investors Longitude Capital and TPG Biotech.
Ludei announced that it has gained $1.5 million in funding from Spanish investors. (Photo : Reuters)This is the logo of Ludei. The new capital will be utilized for the company's expansion of its JavaScript and HTML5 engineering processes and engineering team in lieu of the industry's increasing demand from major players in the entertainment and tech sector.
Related and Highbridge agreed to partner and create a joint venture on real estate. (Photo : Reuters)The image is an urban area where REITs and real estate moguls earn their keep.
Egypt's OCI increased in value as the country's finance authority approves of tender. (Photo : Reuters)The image is snapshot of the trading floor of the Egyptian bourse Orascom Construction Industries, one of Egypt's largest publicly traded firms, predicts a tremendous upsurge in more than seven years.
Lark Energy put 100 megawatts worth of projects for sale. (Photo : Reuters)The image is an aerial shot of the proposed project from the LA Department of Water and Power.
India's ICICI said that it is picking exporter stocks amidst foreign fund exits. (Photo : Reuters)Securities and Exchange Board of India chief U. K.
Sergeyevich Ivanov joined Altimp's international advisory board. (Photo : Reuters)This is the logo of Altimo. Russian international telecoms investor Altimo announced today that it has picked Igor Sergeyevich to join its international advisory board.
Former director of Bumi Rosan Roeslani will be paying the company $201 million. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a Indonesian money held by a woman. Bumi Plc.