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Warren Buffett-Backed Capital One to Buy Discover Financial in $35 Billion Deal

Warren Buffett-backed Capital One is set to acquire US credit card issuer Discover Financial Services in an all-stock deal valued at $35.3 billion.


Sebi upgrading surveillance for CommExes

India's securities market regulator Sebi is upgrading and strengthening its surveillance system on commodity exchanges (CommExes). Recently, Sebi has barred 16 commodity trading members from trading f..

Wall Street gains prop up stocks in Asia, Australia

Encouraging gains on Wall Street were propelling up stocks in Asia and Australia. Barring Hang Kong and Japan, all the major market benchmark indices in Asia and Australia, rose...

Argentina to issue $15-bln bonds, returns to credit markets

Argentina is planning to issue $15-bilion bonds making it the largest sum by any developing nation since 1996. Country's new President Mauricio Macri-led government will use funds mobilized through bo..


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JPMorgan reaches tentative settlement agreement
A total of USD13 billion is to be paid out by JPMorgan under the tentative settlement agreement forged with US authorities related to mortgage backed securities.
UK government to decide next month on RBS split- report
A report from the Daily Telegraph said the UK government would be deciding on the future of Royal Bank of Scotland by next month.
ECB head Mario Draghi seeks protection for bondholders
Bondholders were sought protected by Mario Draghi through the European Central Bank.
British court starts Libor hearings this week
A UK court had started to hearing evidence about the alleged London Interbank Offered Rate or Libor manipulation brought against Barclays and Deutsche Bank.
JPMorgan Chase to settle FHFA suit
JPMorgan is nearing settlement of a suit filed by FHFA for mortgage related securities fraud.
Morgan Stanley's CFO reiterates ROE goals
With an average of USD6 billion revenues on 10% cost on equity, Morgan Stanley's CFO said the business is doing good.
Commerzbank to pass ECB stress tests
The increase in Commerzbank's overall financial value would help in passing tests conducted by the European Central Bank.
Regulators review instant messages of 'The Cartel'
Named 'The Cartel', US regulators are reviewing how these individuals comprising the group may have influenced or attempted to manipulate the market.
Evidence in one case used tor LIbOR rigging suit against Barclays
Presented evidence on another case is being used as evidence to prove Barclays' hand in the recent LIbOR rigging scandal.
HSBC Holdings closes InvestDirect Securities unit in India
HSBC Holdings would be winding down the operations of its InvestDirect Securities unit in India.
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