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Spain, France Arrest 5 Members of Chinese Money Laundering Gang That Smuggle Over 1 Million Euros a Day

French and Spanish authorities have arrested five members of a suspected Chinese money laundering network in Spain this week.


Lufthansa Receives EU Approval to Acquire ITA Airways for $350 Million

Lufthansa has won EU antitrust approval to buy 41% of ITA Airways for around $350 million...

Russia's Central Bank Encourages Businesses to Use Crypto to Evade Sanctions

Russia's central bank has advised businesses to explore alternative solutions, including cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, to facilitate payments with foreign partners...

UK: Nurses Express Heartbreak as Hospital Patients Die Alone Amid Staff Shortages

Nurses in the UK express profound distress and heartbreak over hospital patients being left to die alone amidst shocking staff shortages, highlighting compromised care standards where survival is now ..


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UK investor Vitruvian raises USD1.6 billion in fundraising for second fund
UK-based independent private equity firm Vitruvian Partners closed USD1.6 billion (EUR1.2 billion) in a fundraising round for its second fund, the Vitruvian Investment Partnership II (VIP II).
Billionaire Glasenberg, Glencore to invest more in thermal coal as rivals stall
Glencore Xtrata PLC, led by its chief executive officer Ivan Glasenberg, will be committing more capital in thermal coal than rivals BHP Billiton Ltd., Rio Tinto Group and Anglo American PLC.
BNP Paribas says it will purchase Polish unit of Rabobank Groep in EUR 1 billion deal
BNP Paribas, the largest bank in France, said it will be buying Bank Gospodarki Zywnosciowej, the Polish arm of Dutch bank Rabobank Groep, for EUR 1 billion.
Ulrich Koerner is new UBS head of global asset management
Swiss bank UBS Ag said Ulrich Koerner will be replacing John Fraser as Head of Global Asset Management. Fraser is set to retire by the end of month.
China gives green light to USD1.3 billion Dongfeng-Renault joint venture
The Chinese government on Thursday cleared the USD1.3 billion car-making joint venture between Dongfeng Motor Group and France's Renault. Under the deal, the two companies will manufacture 150,000 mul
India's Airtel raises EUR750 million in bond issue
India-based mobile operator Bharti Airtel has raised EUR750 million in a bond issue that received bids worth EUR3.8 billion. The bond issue aimed to refinance the company's existing debt.
Chilean shipper Vapores in talks with Hapag-Lloyd on a possible merger
Top executives of shipping companies Compania Sud Americana de Vapores and Hapag-Lloyd were reportedly negotiating a merger deal. Vapores has suffered losses and is seeking for ways to become more com
Bridgepoint agrees to Cambridge Education deal
European private equity company Bridgepoint has agreed to acquire pre-university training firm Cambridge Education Group (CEG) from London-based investor Palamon Capital Partners for GBP185 million.
German startup Wywy bags USD7 million in Series B funding for expansion
Germany-based second screen TV startup Wywy announced that it has secured USD7 million in Series B funding for its expansion to Europe and the United States.
Barclays spinout seeks as much as USD1 billion for debut fund
Glendon Capital Management, a spinout by British bank Barclays, is expected to launch its first fund in the first half of next year. The new firm is reportedly looking to raise USD1 billion for its de
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