North America
AssuredPartners Inc completes acquisition of GBP Risk Solutions
AssuredPartners closed its purchase of GBP Risk Solutions, an Arizona-based insurance firm. Florida-based AssuredPartners Inc announced the completion of its acquisition of Golseth & Gregson Insurance Services which does business as GBP Risk Solutions.
Bank of America settles discrimination lawsuit for USD 160 million
The Merrill Lynch unit of Bank of America corp would pay USD 160 million to settle a discrimination lawsuit filed by African-American financial advisers.
Appeals court rules in favor of National Credit Union Administration for MBS claims
The US Court of Appeals in Denver ruled for the National Credit Union Administration and allowed it to use the extender statute to pursue its claims against big banks regarding MBS.
Las Vegas Sands to return USD47.4 million to U.S. Treasury
Las Vegas Sands Corp pays USD47.4 million to end federal probe on suspicious cash flow. The Las Vegas Sands Corp, operator of the Venetian and Palazzo hotel complex in Las Vegas, agreed to pay USD47.