Europe
Alitalia and Etihad in discussion
Alitalia and Etihad are in discussion as to possible stake purchase from the Italian flag carrier. Alitalia is in discussion with Etihad Airways, resulting in the Abu Dhabi based airline purchasing a stake in the floundering Italian aircarrier.
German authorities raid EADS, ThyssenKrupp joint venture
Atlas Elektronik and Rheinmetall Defence Electronics were raided by German authorities in relation to bribery accusations on a submarine equipment order.
Sources reveal SocGen plan to launch USD 300 million Islamic bond program in Malaysia
Sources revealed that France-based Societe Generale would be issuing a USD 300 million Islamic bond program in Malaysia.
Encouraging euro zone indicators and US trends hints at positive global economic recovery: analysts
Eurozone indicators and US trends point to a recovery in the global economy. Positive results from business surveys conducted in the Euro Zone as well as encouraging trends in the US all point to better prospects for the global economy.