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BBA and DAE discuss possible merger of 'certain parts of its business'
BBA and DAE discuss merger possibilities. The world's largest producer of bases for business jets, BBA Aviation Plc was in discussion with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Ltd, an aircraft leasing company, as to the combination of their business enterprises.
ING sells Korean life insurance unit to MBK for USD1.7 billion
ING Groep NV had sold its South Korean insurance unit for USD1.7 billion to MBK Partners Ltd. MBK Partners Ltd. is an Asian buyout company which was formed by ex-Carlyle Group executives.
Uralkali CEO in custody after holding potash talks in Belarus
Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner was held in custody after holding potash discussions in Belarus. OAO Uralkali Chief Executive Officer Vladislav Baumgertner was detained in Belarus.
Gold prices recover in past week
Gold prices, after a previous period of decline, is now on the rise, recently topping the USD1,400 level.