BBVA outbids rivals for Catalunya Banc
Rumours circulating in recent days that Spain’s Catalunya Banc would soon be sold back into the private sector…
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US tax casts further shadow over Swiss banks
The long reach of the US tax authorities seems to have had a hand in yet another deal…
BBA in merger talks with Payments Council
The British Bankers Association is understood to have begun talks with the Payments Council over a possible merger.…
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Saudi Arabia to open up equity market
Saudi Arabia is to open its US$530bn stock market to foreign investors, in a move that will enliven…
Aurelius makes fourth investment with Scholl
In what is its fourth investment so far this year, the German private equity firm Aurelius Group is…
William Grant considers next tipple
Glenfiddich has emerged as a contender to buy Drambuie after the liqueur brand was put up for sale…
Lomond Capital continues acquisition spree
One of Scotland’s fastest growing and most ambitious property management companies, Lomond Capital, has underlined its continuing appetite…
Las Bambas sale nears closure
Glencore Xstrata is looking to complete the US$5.85bn sale of its giant Las Bambas copper project in Peru…
Severstal completes US exit
Russian steelmaker Severstal has agreed to sell its two remaining US plants for a total of US$2.33bn in…
Kindred not giving up on Gentiva
US hospital operator Kindred Healthcare is clearly reluctant to admit defeat in the battle for Gentiva Health Services,…