Global investment banking services showed its strongest annual start in two years with fees rising by six percent in the first quarter.
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VTB Acquisition of Tele2 Russia Completed
VTB completes purchase of Tele2 Russia despite competitors crying foul. Tele2 announced Thursday that the acquisition by VTB of Tele2 has been completed.
Greenbrier to Sell Off Non-Core Assets
In a cost saving move, Greenbrier Cos would be selling off its non-core assets. Greenbrier Cos Inc, one of the world's premier railcar manufacturers had a bumper year last year when there was an increase in the demand for oil tank cars.
UBS was backer for CP Group Purchase of stake in Ping An
Unbeknownst to many, UBS was the financial backer of CP Group in its purchase of a stake in Ping An Insurance of China.
Barclays CoCo Bonds Breaks Conventions
The issuance of the Barclays CoCo bonds defies critics and conventions. Barclays new CoCo bond has defied naysayers with its pricing for its ten-year-non-call five issue deemed hard to sell in the US market.
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German Deutsche Telekom plans to amend the terms of a proposed merger between its T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS Communication, a local company, sources said.
Cyprus’ action scares depositors Inflicting losses on deposits at Cypriot banks could drive investors across the world to pull their money from banks in other countries, according to Carlyle Group co-chief executive David Rubenstein.
Harvard can keep its above-average returns with its strategy of investing into hedge funds, private equity and real assets, according to the head of its investment arm.
A new survey revealed that mergers and acquisitions activity for developed and emerging markets declined in 2012.
Italian fashion house Versace plans to accept outside investments to fund expansion in overseas market such as Asia.
Attractive rates and longer maturity periods are luring private equity firms to replace leveraged loans with European high-yield bonds.
The BTS Rail Mass Transit Growth Infrastructure Fund is now worth US$2.13 billion after its IPO. BTS Group, the Bangkok SkyTrain operator has raised nearly US$2.
Sterling Bancorp was purchased by Provident New York Bancorp for US$344 million. Provident New York Bancorp has announced its purchase of Sterling Bancorp through a stock deal amounting to US$344 million.
Cerberus Capital is now preparing to undertake an IPO of its German property assets. Private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management LP, led by Stephen Feinberg is now going full steam ahead with an initial public offering of its German retail property assets.
