Sectors
Ackermann to step down from Siemens board - reports
Various reports cited sources who said that Former Deutsche Bank AG Chief Executive Officer Josef Ackermann would be stepping down from his post in Siemens AG as deputy chairman of the supervisory board.
Melody Capital Partners eats risk for breakfast
As risk is shunned by regular banks, Melody Capital Partners takes on risk to expand its business. After the announcement by UBS AG of its closure of its fixed-income trading business last OCtober, three executives of the bank had opened up shop to trade in areas where bigger banks have since refused to tread.
Icahn buys Apple as share prices slide
In an interview with CNBC, Carl Icahn confirmed his firm's large purchase of Apple stock as it fell due to consumer disinterest in new iPhone models.
Societe Generale may sell private banking unit in Asia - sources
According to sources familiar with the matter, French bank Societe Generale was considering on selling its Asian wealth arm based in Singapore.




