Monte dei Paschi being investigated for corruption and fraud in the Antonveneta deal. Siena prosecutors are currently investigating charges of fraud and corruption in the Monte dei Paschi's acquisition of Antonveneta back in 2007.
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TPG Seeking Investors as Assets Reach US$2billion
TPG's real estate expansion reaping dividends. Two years into its expansion into real estate, TPG Capital has been able to parlay US$2 billion worth of equity investments in properties.
Numeric Investors is for Sale
Numeric Investors is a fund manager that is putting itself up for sale. According to Mike Even, Numeric Investors President and CEO said that it is putting the firm up for sale.
Repsol Denies Report on YPF Claim
Repsol denies Reuters report in explanation to Spanish stock market regulator. In an official statement, Repsol reiterated that there are no ongoing discussions with the government of Argentina as to the expropriation of the Spanish oil giant's share in Argentina's YPF company.
PICC to list in Shanghai Index
PICC lists in Shanghai index after HK index. According to People's Insurance Company of China Group's Chairman Wu Yan, it would be completing an A share listing by the third quarter of 2013.
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Zhang led investment group buying stake in GM building in Manhattan. A consortium of investors from China is in talks to purchase a 40% stake in General Motors building located in Manhattan.
TPG Capital to pay Bob Ingham Aus$ 1 billion for Ingham Enterprises. Bob Ingham announced Saturday that TPG Capital, a private equity firm, won the bidding for the acquisition of Ingham Enterprises, Australia's largest poultry firm.
Dinan's assessment makes future of JC Penney less than positive. James Dinan, the head of York Capital Management, is betting that JC Penney Corp would continue its poor performance of the company.
Based on a TV news report, Jet Airways shares jumped as Etihad supposedly would purchase 13% interest.
Qatar set to sell three year and five year bills and bonds worth QR4 billion. Qatar is set to sell QR4 billion or US$1. 1 billion in three year and five year bills and sukuk bonds.
Three executive assistants are suing venture firm CMEA and one of its former partners for harassment and retaliation, marking the third lawsuit in less than a year alleging unfair treatment of women in Silicon Valley's clubby world of venture capital.
Xstrata CEO to set up private mining fund when he leaves company after Glencore takeover. After Glencore International takes over Xstrata Plc, former top management of Xstrata are planning their next move.
News Corp pushes through with separation of businesses into News Corp for publishing and Fox Group for entertainment.
Carfax will either be sold, put on IPO or be subject of acquisitions for its future. The owner of the used-car history provider Carfax, R. L. Polk and Co is exploring its financial options.
