Affin Holdings Bhd (AHB) was picked over its biggest competitor, AMMB Holdings Bhd (AMMB), to start talks in purchasing most of Hwang-DBS Malaysia Bhd's investment banking assets.
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China calls on Asian neighbors to strengthen ties as Fed tapering looms
China urged its Asian neighbors to forge stronger financial ties in the wake of the Federal Reserve's plan to taper its stimulus package.
Golub to head RBC investment banking unit as chief market strategist
The Royal Bank of Canada named Jonathan Golub to head the investment banking unit of RBC as its new chief market strategist for the US.
Union says Fiat will invest almost EUR 1 billion to produce Maserati SUV in Turin plant
Fiat union leaders said the carmaker would invest nearly EUR 1 billion to make the Maserati SUV in its Turin factory.
First Saudi corporate sukuk bond issue to be offered
Almarai Co would be issuing the first sukuk bond issue with four banks to be arranging the investor meetings.
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Petrochina Securities investor Johan Broux filed a disclosure suit against Petrochina Co and its current and former executives for failing to disclose pertinent news to investors.
As the company faces an investigation on corruption under the previous leadership, the new management of PetroChina is seeking to distance itself from the legacy of its former chairman.
Yucaipa Cos. and billionaire Ron Burkle filed a letter to Morgans Hotel Group Co. Chairman Jason Kalisman demanding the sale of the New York-based hotelier.
Yanchang Petroleum would be purchasing Novus Energy CAD 232 million or USD 220 million. Yanchang Petroleum International would acquire Novus Energy for CAD 232 million or USD 220 million.
China-based Bright Food Group has planned to buy a stake in Israel's Tnuva Food Industries. Bright Food Group Co said it could buy a stake in Tnuva Food Industries Ltd.
The CBRE Group Inc said Chinese insurance companies could spend USD 14.4 billion in commercial real estate investments overseas.
Australian tycoon James Packer bought a 9.4% stake in US real estate website Zillow Inc. James Packer acquired a 9. 4% stake in Zillow Inc. Cavalane Holdings, of which Packer holds a controlling stake, purchased 3 million shares in the US real estate website.
South Korea would be offering a sale of ten-year bonds despite concerns of the US Federal Reserve reducing its asset purchases.
Japanese camera and endoscope maker Olympus Corp. would be prosecuted by UK's Serious Fraud Office for providing "misleading, false or deceptive" information in its Gyrus Group's financial accounts dating fiscal years 2009 and 2010.
