Swiss Finance Minister said that the government would be debating on the issue of bank secrecy on two specific points.
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Suntech was able to obtain another deferment as to the loan obligations that would fall due on May 15.
Dish announces completion of queries from Sprint Special Committee
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Bloomberg Editor in Chief Apologizes
Bloomberg Editor in Chief issues an apology, calling the access as inexcusable. The Editor in Chief of Bloomberg News, Matthew Winkler, apologized Monday for allowing its journalists 'limited access' to sensitive data on how clients utilized the ubiquitous Bloomberg terminals.
Coleman Cannon added to Silicon Legal Strategy
Coleman Cannon adds his expertise to the San Francisco office of Silicon Legal Strategy. Silicon Legal Strategy disclosed today the addition of Coleman Cannon as Senior Associate in its San Francisco headquarters.
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Host British finance minister said that the G7 officials meeting is aimed to discuss continued reforms.
In a move to restructure its banking industry, the Greek Central Bank is closing down FBBank. Greece, in a bid for housecleaning, has split one of its smaller lending institutions into 'good' and 'bad' parts.
Bloomberg news reporters had access to personal information of those using the news service, leading to ethical issues as to its use.
Wisconsin bill for state backed venture capital fund proposed. A bill whose main provision would place US$25 million in state money to fund start up companies in Wisconsin has passed the first reading in its state legislature.
JAB files for regulatory approval of the offer sheet for DE Master Blenders. Joh A Benckiser, the German food conglomerate, together with other co-investors are preparing to apply for regulatory approval of their offer sheet to purchase Douwe Egberts Coffee.
John Hancock and sister Bianca Rinehart sues to remove their mother as trustee of the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust.
Former Enron CEO Jeff Skilling is set to be released from prison by 2018 because of an agreement with federal prosecutors.
Due to issues on informal settlers, trees and others, the construction of the Posco steel plant has been suspended.
Orsi, arrested for the India helicopter scam, was released pending trial. Former Finmeccanica CEO has been released from jail pending trial on charges of corruption next month.
