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Dodd Frank Now Becomes Brown Vitter Legislation
Brown Vitter seeks to remove the issues created in the banking world that Dodd Frank started. How the tides have turned. A year ago, the big US banks lobby was focused on the amendment and/or total repeal of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law.
Bayer AG Purchases Conceptus
Bayer AG purchases US contraceptive maker Conceptus. Bayer AG of Germany has entered into an agreement to purchase Conceptus, the American contraceptives maker for US$1.
Sumitomo of Japan in Discussion to Purchase BTPN of Indonesia
Sumitomo of Japan would be purchasing shares owned by TPG Capital in BTPN Bank of Indonesia. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp of Japan is in discussion to purchase a US$1.
Asian Insurance Industry Grow at High Rate
Asian insurance industry investors see no sign of slowdown for fast growing market. A frenzy is underway in the Asian insurance industry and it has made many pay large sums so as not to miss opportunities to participate in the region's fastest growing market.




