Rampant speculation on Fed Reserve actions have caused German, Italian and Spanish bonds to decline.
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Lloyds Asks for Two Year Extension on Branches Sale
Lloyds Banking Group asked for a two year extension from the European Commission for the sale of its 631 branches.
KIPCO to do IPO of OSN
KIPCO's pay TV unit OSN is preparing for an IPO. (Photo : Reuters)The image is OSN's corporate logo. Kuwait's largest investment firm in terms of assets, Kuwait Projects Co, announced last Saturday that it had engaged the services of Rothschild financial group to provide advice for an initial public offer of OSN, its pay television company.
Luxoft to do IPO
Luxoft, the software development firm of the IBS Group, is preparing for an IPO in the New York Stock Exchange.
Barclays Under Investigation by German Tax Authorities
Barclays is under investigation by German tax authorities for possible tax evasion according to German newspaper.
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Bank regulators are now considering increasing the simple leverage ratio to 6%. (Photo : REUTERS)The JP Morgan Chase & Co. headquarters is pictured in New York In a surprising move, US regulators are now studying a proposal to double the minimum capital requirements for its largest banks.
The contraction of the economy and cash shortages have been stretching the management abilities of the newly installed leadership of the Chinese Communist Party.
Fed Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's remarks have caused major tumbles in world financial markets.
Taiwan approves several foreign investments and local investors' attempt at China. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the Taiwanese flag unfurled over the business district.
Arsenal Capital Partners bought ADCO Global, a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Group. (Photo : Reuters)This is an image of a man working with adhesive tools.
Beijing Automotive established BAIC International Development Co to lead overseas acquisitions. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a snapshot of a Chinese roadway.
Site Scout purchased intellectual property assets by AdBrite. (Photo : Reuters)These two screens exhibit online advertisements. Site Scout Inc. has announced that is has purchased intellectual property assets produced by AdBrite Inc.
Apax Partners' Apax VIII fund closed at US$7.5 billion. (Photo : Reuters)This is the logo of Apax Partners. Apax Partners, a globally leading private equity firm, said on Friday that it has received US$7.
Japan planned to limit spending excluding payment of debts for the next two fiscal years. (Photo : Reuters)The image shows a man passing by the electronic board that displays Nikkei shares closing prices.
