Turkcell sues MTN in South Africa for $4.2 billion in Iran damages

Turkish mobile phone company Turkcell has taken to a South African court its $4.2 billion lawsuit against rival MTN Group, alleging it was the victim of "corruption and bribery" that caused it to lose a contract in Iran.


U.S. expands China hiring probe to Morgan Stanley

The U.S. Justice Department is probing Morgan Stanley for its hiring practices in China. The move comes as U.S. authorities expand their investigation into whether banks' hiring of politically connected Chinese employees may have breached U.S. bribery laws.

Orange picks up USD.1.4 from sale of Dominican Unit to Altice

Cable and telecommunications investor Altice's acquisition of Orange Dominicana SA was made in order to expand its already growing empire in the media business in the Dominican Republic.

RBS sells remaining WorldPay stake to Advent, Bain Capital

Royal Bank of Scotland said it sold its remaining stake of about 20 percent in WorldPay to the payment processing firm's majority shareholders, private equity firms Advent International and Bain Capital.


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