Appellate Arguments Heard on Argentine Default Bond Case

The Appellate Court of New York heard the arguments on the proposal of Argentina to provide a mixture of cash and bonds to pay off bondholders.


KKR in talks to buy French clothing brands Sandro, Maje -source

Private equity firm KKR has entered into exclusive talks to buy a majority of French fashion brands Maje, Sandro and Claudie Pierlot, according to a source familiar with the transaction.

Qatari National Bank Buys Staker in National Societe Generale Bank

In line with its acquisition spree, Qatar National Bank purchases stake in Egypt's National Societe Generale Bank.

UPDATE - Qataris To Purchase Printemps

Qatari investors set to purchase Printemps in full. Official documents seen by Reuters indicate that a Qatari consortium is set to do a full purchase of the French retailer Printemps.


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