Industry

Repsol Rejects YPF US$5 Billion Offer

On Wednesday, Repsol’s board of directors announced that it has rejected a noncash offer from YPF valued at US$5 billion.


UK Mutuals in Jeopardy due to New Rules Imposed

According to an IFR report, UK mutuals may not be able to survive the tough new regulations imposed by UK authorities.

HSBC and Citigroup obtain mutual fund distribution licenses

The Chinese securities regulator grants mutual fund licenses to HSBC and Citigroup. (Photo : REUTERS)Banking group HSBC has settled a case brought by a fund over losses it suffered during the collapse of fraudster Bernie Madoff's financial empire, potentially paving the way for more claims against fund custodians.

First Omani Sukuk to be closed soon

Tilal Development Co would be issuing a sukuk whose proceeds would be used to pay off debts and expand the Muscat Grand Mall.


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Samsung and Apple continue their battle for dominance with mobile patents which may possibly result to a $17.3 billion fine for Samsung.
ANA Holdings will purchase AirAsia’s way out of their budget airline cooperative enterprise in Japan, leading to a disbanded bond.
Billionaire Wang Jing of HKND Group said he has found global investors to fund the Nicaragua Canal construction.
Cerberus planned to increase its stake in Seibu Holdings Inc. by recommending people to the company's board however shareholders rejected said plan.
State run oil and gas companies, ONGC and Oil India announced to pay US$2.5 billion for Mozambique field stake from Videovon Industries Ltd.
Carrefour, the second largest retailer in Europe planned a sale on its China and Taiwan businesses. (Photo : Reuters)The image shows grocery carts from Carrefour.
Hospital chain Tenet Healthcare Corp said on Monday that it will purchase its smaller rival Vanguard Health Systems Inc.
Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance of Japan is in the process of acquiring Thai Life Insurance Co at a deal priced at around US$700 million.
Demand Media, a content media owner acquired Society6 for US$94 million to be able to diversify its business into e-commerce.
The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) was given unconditional approval to acquire NYSE Euronext for US$8.2 billion.
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