The return by Egypt of USD2 billion to Qatar is a sign of growing tensions between the two countries.
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European Commission continues to evaluate financial transaction tax
European Commissioner Algirdas Semeta said work would continue on the proposed financial transaction tax.
FTC approves Nielsen acquisition of Arbitron
The Federal Trade Commission stamps seal of approval for the acquisition of Arbitron, the radio audience measuring firm, by Nielsen, the television measuring giant.
Approvals of new swap execution facilities issued by CFTC
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission had announced the approval of the applications to operate swap execution facilities for TruEX Group LLC and IntercontinentalExchange Inc.
The main protagonists in the latest German elections
Germany's new leaders after its recent elections would reflect the future of not only the country but of the EU as well.
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The Indian telecom department is nearing the completion of the new policy guidelines to govern the mergers and acquisitions in the industry.
Reuters reported that Monte dei Paschi di Siena was slated to announce a drastic recovery plan to avert a government takeover.
Global equity funds recorded the highest inflows the week before the US Federal Reserve announced its monetary policy.
The European Union and Singapore concluded a free trade agreement that would make doing business easier and more transparent for both countries.
The Canadian federal government together with two of the largest provinces are working towards a common securities regulator.
The Royal Bank of Scotland raised GBP 630 million by selling all the shares it holds in insurer Direct Line.
In a ruling by Judge Norgle, Groupon was ordered to face the class action suit filed against it for securities fraud.
JP Morgan Chase & Co. reached a milestone in cleaning up its legal affairs however it had also left the company a hefty USD1 billion settlement payments.
A memorandum of understanding was finalized between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines leading the way to the formation of a new airline to service the Indian market.
