Buxton moves to Old Mutual from Schroders. The eminent head of UK equities at Schroders, Richard Buxton is one of the most renowned fund managers in Britain.
Europe
Avis Budget Completes Acquisition of Zipcar Inc.
Avis-Zipcar acquisition gets regulatory approvals in US and UK. The purchase of Avis Budget Group Inc of Zipcar Inc was successfully concluded. Avis Budget has fruitfully completed the requirements needed to comply with the U.
Marks and Spencer Takeover Speculation Rife
M&S again reported to be subject of takeover bid, this time from the Qatari Investment Authority. The famed British retailer Marks and Spencer became rife with bid speculation again after a year of weak trading and flat share prices.
CPPIB Eyes Nuclear Fuel Producer
Canada's largest pension fund eyes purchase of uranium enrichment firm. One of the world's biggest pension funds in the world, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, is interested in acquiring Urenco, the nuclear fuel production firm.
Delisting Impregilo Not in Future Plans
Impregilo's shares would not be delisted, according to Salini CEO. Salini, the famed builder of Italy, is not planning to delist Impregilo should their takeover plans of the company be a success.
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RBS to sell off shares in business interests. The Royal Bank of Scotland has put into motion its plan to further reduce its exposure in Direct Line. The move is to take advantage in the 20% rise in the insurer's share price since its flotation last year.
Alfa's share in the TNK-BP takeover by Rosneft to be reinvested. Alfa Group, the group that brokered the deal from the sale of the joint venture giant TNK-BP, is now discussing with former BP CEOs John Browne and Tony Hayward as to international oil venture projects.
Walmart's ASDA to bid for beleaguered HMV. According to reports from the Telegraph, ASDA, the British division of US's biggest retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc is contemplating a bid proposal for HMV, the former music retailer.
Rumors of the sale of UBS wealth management subsidiary quashed by CEO remarks. This was the statement from Chief Executive Officer Sergio Ermotti when asked if UBS was planning to sell its wealth management arm.
Belgian KBC sells off its stake in Slovenia's NLB. KBC Group NV, the Belgian giant in banking and insurance, announced that it had completed the sale of its 22% share interest in NLB.
Sale of part of St James Place interest nets valuable capital for Lloyds. The amount of GBP400 million or US$596 would be gained by Lloyds Banking Group Plc after it sold off part of its interest over St.
Swedish companies for sale show market waking up after sluggish end to 2012. The first round of bidding for Hilding Anders of Sweden as well as SF cinema chain is to end this week.
EFG International Bank would sell its shares in EFG Financial Products unit. The Swiss private bank EFG International will be finalizing their departure from EFG Financial Products by liquidating their remaining 20.
GBP500 million to be raised by British Land for new investment opportunities. British Land said that it intends to raise GBP 500 million or US$745. 02 million from its shareholders in order to fund new investment opportunities.
