The Carlyle Group Names Jacques Chappuisto Lead Solutions Business

Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group, today announced that Jacques Chappuis will join the firm as Managing Director and Head of the Solutions business segment


Asia's Lender CIMB Group Sees 4.5% Drop in Fourth-Quarter Net Profit

The Malaysian company reported net profit of 1.08 ringgit for the quarter ending on December 31. (Photo : Reuters) Asian lender CIMB Group Holdings Bhd reported that its net profit for fourth-quarter declined by 4.

Barclays Seeking Shareholder Approval

Barclays to issue convertible bonds for more capital. Barclays, in a move to address possible concerns, is formulating a plan to seek shareholder approval to sell bonds that are convertible to shares should the bank hit troubled waters.

Apache Partners to Launch New Portfolio by March

Apache partners, a UK-based investment advisory firm, will be setting up a fund with main focus equities and fixed income in key markets.


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