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SAC Capital Advisors Exec Arrested
Michael Steinberg is the highest ranking SAC executive to be arrested for insider trading. Michael Steinberg, portfolio manager at SAC was charged with insider trading by US prosecutors.
KKR in talks to buy French clothing brands Sandro, Maje -source
Private equity firm KKR has entered into exclusive talks to buy a majority of French fashion brands Maje, Sandro and Claudie Pierlot, according to a source familiar with the transaction.
Qatari National Bank Buys Staker in National Societe Generale Bank
In line with its acquisition spree, Qatar National Bank purchases stake in Egypt's National Societe Generale Bank.
UPDATE - Qataris To Purchase Printemps
Qatari investors set to purchase Printemps in full. Official documents seen by Reuters indicate that a Qatari consortium is set to do a full purchase of the French retailer Printemps.