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- South Korean groups ramp up foreign deals
The European debt crisis and paucity of domestic deals embolden companies to become more aggressive chasing natural resources and luxury brands
Posted on 6 February 2012 | 10:11 am
- Julius Baer inflows fail to offset strong franc
Private Swiss bank attracted more than SFr10bn of new money last year in spite of difficult markets and investigation by the US into offshore accounts
Posted on 6 February 2012 | 8:34 am
- Carlyle to focus on Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Leadership change reveals shift in focus towards Turkey and Saudi Arabia as investors shun north African economies, fearing political upheaval
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 11:12 pm
- Sabadell poised for €1.2bn rights issue
Cascade of recapitalisations and mergers predicted across the Spanish banking sector following strict new government regulations
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 8:40 pm
- Banks to take a hit on US home loans
Investors in US home mortgage securities will be forced to write down a ‘substantial’ amount of principal for distressed borrowers as part of a national settlement against US banks
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 8:22 pm
- Source teams up with JP Morgan to launch volatility ETF
Source has joined forces with JP Morgan to launch an exchange traded fund providing long-term exposure to volatility.
Posted on 6 February 2012 | 10:23 am
- FSA reveals 'twin peaks’ regulatory milestone
The new regulatory outlook banks means building societies, insurers and major investment firms will have two groups of supervisors.
Posted on 6 February 2012 | 10:12 am
- ETF strategy: patience key to soaring natural gas
The usage of natural gas is set to soar over the coming years as countries diversify away from oil, but with the current over-capacity, investors need to patient.
Posted on 6 February 2012 | 10:06 am
- Shore Capital hires from Evolution and MF Global
The stockbroker has strengthend its capital markets team with the hire of senior figures from Evolution and MF Global.
Posted on 6 February 2012 | 9:58 am
- The Fat Prophets' 10 predictions for 2012
An election victory for Obama, a continuation of the resources boom and flatlining in the UK property market are among this year's predictions from the Fat Prophets.
Posted on 6 February 2012 | 9:51 am
- Euro crisis 'could damage China'
A eurozone recession could almost halve Chinese growth this year, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund.
Posted on 6 February 2012 | 10:27 am
- Web firms remove India material
Facebook and Google tell a court in India they have complied with an order to remove "objectionable" material, amid ongoing legal moves on censorship.
Posted on 6 February 2012 | 9:56 am
- VIDEO: Heathrow flights hit by weather
The Independent's Simon Calder explains why Heathrow airport was so badly affected by the severe weather on Sunday.
Posted on 6 February 2012 | 9:42 am
- Bank lending 'to shrink' in 2012
UK bank lending is set to shrink this year for the first time since 2009, according to the Ernst & Young Item Club.
Posted on 6 February 2012 | 9:41 am
- Ministers 'can block rail bonus'
Labour has urged ministers to block six-figure bonuses for Network Rail bosses, insisting they have the power to prevent such payouts.
Posted on 6 February 2012 | 9:21 am
- Talks Resume As Clock Ticks On Greek Debt Plan
Greek politicians must reach an agreement over austerity measures demanded by the European Union, or risk losing their next tranche of bailout money.
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- 'Diamond Jubilee Could Harm The Economy'
The Queen's diamond jubilee celebrations could damage economic growth in the UK this year, economists have warned.
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- Govt Told To Veto Bonus For Network Rail Boss
Bonuses for Network Rail executives could be blocked by ministers, Labour insist, contradicting Government claims that they do not have veto powers.
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- US Jobs Rise Boosts Hopes For World Economy
The global economy received a boost after better-than-expected US jobs figures pushed the Dow Jones stock market index to its highest level since before the 2008 financial crisis.
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- £1m Portas Contest To Breathe Life Into Towns
Towns are being offered a slice from a £1m pot to come up with ideas for reviving their high streets.
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