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Exporters from Germany Affected by Depreciation of Yen
German exporters face tough hurdle because of the Yen's continued depreciation. The big exporters of Germany are facing a new difficulty from its Japanese competitors following the quick depreciation of Yen as against the Euro.
Delinquent Eastern Bloc Countries Impede Growth
Delinquent loans from many countries from the former Soviet bloc are impeding the growth and development of these countries and the region.
Greece's FBBank to be Wound Down
In a move to restructure its banking industry, the Greek Central Bank is closing down FBBank. Greece, in a bid for housecleaning, has split one of its smaller lending institutions into 'good' and 'bad' parts.
Russia Takes Different Tact on Cyprus Loan Extension
Russia's Finance Minister says there is a need for Russian Parliamentary approval for any terms changed on the loan.
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Two directors issued a letter in response to the recommendations made by proxy advisory firms on the ceo-chairman split issue as well as removal of some of the JP Morgan directors from the board.
Wisconsin bill for state backed venture capital fund proposed. A bill whose main provision would place US$25 million in state money to fund start up companies in Wisconsin has passed the first reading in its state legislature.
Lloyds pay back Eur3.5 billion of LTRO received from ECB. Lloyds Banking Group had announced that by next week, it would be paying the remaining Eur3. 5 billion or US$4.
David Einhorn of Greenlight Capital and Jeffrey Gundlach of DoubleLine Capital have called out Chipotle.
John Hancock and sister Bianca Rinehart sues to remove their mother as trustee of the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust.
Einhorn of Greenlight Capital gives advice and provides fearless forecast. David Einhorn is one of the most observed hedge fund managers in the industry.
More and more hedge funds are infusing money into cash strapped municipal governments. In the last twenty years, specialized private equity firms have lorded corporate bankruptcies, being called 'vultures' and at the same time infusing capital for these distressed companies.
Sub Saharan Africa a hotbed for bond yields according to Goldman Sachs. Many Sub-Saharan countries, aside from South Africa, have sold nearly US$7 billion in debt for the year.
The proposal to either split the CEO and Chairman position or impose more oversight of the CEO-Chairman subject to approval by JP Morgan shareholders.
