Europe
Ackermann to step down from Siemens board - reports
Various reports cited sources who said that Former Deutsche Bank AG Chief Executive Officer Josef Ackermann would be stepping down from his post in Siemens AG as deputy chairman of the supervisory board.
Basel IV requirements would need another GBP50 billion for compliance
UK banks would need another GBP50 billion on top of GBP13.7 billion to comply with both Basel III and Basel IV.
KPN announces ongoing talks with America Movil on takeover, outcome unclear
KPN's negotiations with America Movil regarding the EUR7.2 billion or USD9.58 million bid remained to be over.
EU aims to restructure telecoms market
EU submits a list of proposals aimed to improve the EU telecommunications industry. In its newest attempt to overhaul the European Union's telecommunications industry, a proposal to place a price cap on cross border phone calls in Europe was made.