Legal & Regulatory

Poland's market rife with takeovers

The latest takeover bid was submitted by BNP Paribas SA for BGZ Bank in the Polish market that had seen mega million takeover deals in its banking industry.


Two Chinese banks do IPO in Hong Kong bourse

Hong Kong bourse recently listed Huishang Bank and Bank of Chongqing. A record HKD9. 21 billion or USD1. 19 billion was raised from its Hong Kong IPO for Huishang Bank after it had fixed the price slightly above the lowest rung in its price range at HKD3.

Dubai Holding ratings upgraded by Moody's

Upgrades were issued to the CPR and MTN of DHCOG including a positive outlook stamp of approval by Moody's Investor's Service.

METRIX Capital Group closes latest funding round

METRIX Capital Group closed its latest funding round at USD5 million in pledged amounts for its alternative loan program.


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Regulatory authorities are reviewing the capital buffers ING Groep NV for real estate financial loans prior to ECB testing to be conducted.
An internal inquiry is to be conducted by Lloyds Banking Group as to its foreign currency trading operations after being advised by the Financial Conduct Authority to review its processes and report irregularities.
Vimpelcom's third quarter earnings affected by African and Asian regulations as well as Italy's fee charging ceiling for use of competitor networks.
The companies comprising the Kirch conglomerate testified the bank had assisted in the demise of the firm.
Chicago based law firm Freeborn & Peters had announced the hiring of Gary A. Jungels as Partner for its Corporate Practice Group.
Zamin Ferrous purchases Anglo American shareholdings in Amapa iron ore mine in Brazil. The mining consortium established by Pramod Agarwal, Zamin Ferrous, had completed the purchase of the Amapa iron ore mine located in Brazil.
Brussels had launched a full state investigation on the joint venture between Solvay and Ineos due to antitrust concerns.
ING Groep NV's Canadian online bank is to be known as Tangerine. ING Groep NV's Canadian online bank was purchased by the Bank of Nova Scotia.
The Norwegian oil fund sought prevented from investing in specific markets. The opposition Labour Party of Norway had proposed a ban on the country's USD800 billion wealth fund from investing in coal producers.
PPF Group NV agreed to purchase Telefonica Czech Republic's majority shareholdings. The PPF Group NV of billionaire Petr Kellner had agreed to purchase the controlling stake in Telefonica Czech Republic.