RHJ International had said that Germany's banking regulator would probably give its decision on its planned acquisition of BHF-Bank by September's end.
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Finland saves welfare society with EUR 9 billion plan
Finland rolled out a EUR 9 billion plan enough to pay for welfare expenses of its aging population. The government of Finland agreed on a plan to ensure that it would have money to pay welfare costs for its fast-growing elderly population.
US and Swiss governments agree on step closer to removal of secrecy laws
The new agreement between US and Swiss governments would allow payment of fines or deferment of prosecution from tax evasion committed by US clients.
TH Lee Partners LP obtains dismissal of conspiracy charges filed against them
TH Lee Partners LP is discharged as a defendant in the case of an 'overarching' conspiracy regarding buyouts and the collusion between private equity firms.
JPMorgan conducts internal bribery investigation
JP Morgan had conducted an internal probe on approximately 200 employees in Asia regarding the possibility of illegal nepotism.
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Although Javier Martin-Artajo had bought himself time by getting arrested in Madrid, lawyers involved in getting the JP Morgan ex-employee back believed that his extradition, though delayed, was inevitable.
Blackrock Inc victorious in court battle as U.S. district judge dismisses compensation lawsuit. A U. S. judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against BlackRock claiming it looted securities-lending revenues from iShares exchange-traded funds investors.
US government widened probe into JPMorgan's hiring practices to include countries across Asia. An investigation into JPMorgan's hiring practices in China uncovered evidence that links hires to specific deals.
Blackstone finalized a settlement with its investors over alleged misrepresentations during its IPO.
After global food safety scare, Danone SA unit plans to take legal action against New Zealand's Fonterra.
American Airlines said that the scheduled March trial for antitrust issues would put its planned merger with US Airways Group at risk.
Goldman Sachs' managing director Jason Lee had been indicted with rape by a grand jury. Jason Lee, managing director at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. was charged with rape.
The US Senate investigation panel had asked energy regulators to hand over documents from an investigation with JP Morgan Chase & Co.
JP Morgan Chase & Co. said that M&As within the UK water industry still exits amid regulatory price review.
