Legal & Regulatory
Repsol, YPF likely to reach deal before year-end -Pemex
A final deal between Repsol and YPF on compensation for the seizure of the Spanish oil major's stake in its Argentine counterpart is likely before the year-end, a Pemex board member at Repsol said in an interview on Saturday.
Industry insider prediction spot-on as Hertz-Dollar Thrifty deal fails
A Bloomberg recounted how the Federal Trade Commission's decision to approve the USD2.3 billion buyout deal by Hertz Global Holdings Inc of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc was a mistake.
Basel to sign drafts on securitization holding requirements - sources
Bloomberg obtained information from two sources who were aware of the plans by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision to sign drafts regarding capital requirements on banks worldwide who holds securitizations.
San Jose mayor leads in bid to ease statewide pension costs
Chuck Reed, the Mayor of San Jose, California, is leading a statewide voter initiative that aims to reduce skyrocketing costs of pension plans and retiree healthcare.




