(The following statement was released by the rating agency)
LONDON, February 02 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has assigned the
Society of Lloyd's
(Issuer Default Rating (IDR) A+/Stable) issue of subordinated
debt securities of
GBP300m a final rating of 'A-'.
The notes are rated two notches below the Society of Lloyd's IDR
of 'A+' to
reflect their subordination (one notch) and 'moderate' risk of
non-performance
(one notch), in line with Fitch's notching criteria.
The assignment of the final rating fo
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UPDATE 1-Sports Direct in talks to bid for Bob's, Eastern Mountain Sports -sources
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Struggling British sportswear retailer
Sports Direct is in talks to bid for Eastern Outfitters
LLC, the parent of U.S. discount chain Bob's Stores and outdoor
retailer Eastern Mountain Sports, people familiar with the
matter said.
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Sports Direct is in talks to bid for Eastern Outfitters
LLC, the parent of U.S. discount chain Bob's Stores and outdoor
retailer Eastern Mountain Sports, people familiar with the
matter said.
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BRIEF-Finans Finansal Kiralama 2016 net profit up at 58.7 million lira
* FY 2016 net profit of 58.7 million lira ($15.74 million)
versus 51.6 million lira year ago
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versus 51.6 million lira year ago
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VBS Mutual Bank to list on South African bourse
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 2 (Reuters) - VBS Mutual Bank, which made
headlines last year after it gave South African President Jacob
Zuma a loan to reimburse the state for upgrades to his personal
home, plans to list on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange, its
chairman said on Thursday.
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headlines last year after it gave South African President Jacob
Zuma a loan to reimburse the state for upgrades to his personal
home, plans to list on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange, its
chairman said on Thursday.
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BRIEF-Trajano Iberia buys shopping center for 100 mln euros
* Says buys shopping center Alcala Magna, located in Alcala
de Henares (Madrid) for 100 million euros ($108.2 million)
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de Henares (Madrid) for 100 million euros ($108.2 million)
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Most of Gulf slips, Egypt rebounds from Trump-linked slide
DUBAI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Most Gulf stock markets were weak
on Thursday but Egypt's bourse rebounded after sliding for three
days partly on concern that U.S. President Donald Trump's
policies could hurt the economy.
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on Thursday but Egypt's bourse rebounded after sliding for three
days partly on concern that U.S. President Donald Trump's
policies could hurt the economy.
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Congolese police fire tear gas at protesters in Kinshasa
KINSHASA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Congolese police fired tear gas
on Thursday at more than 100 anti-government protesters gathered
near the home of late opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi in
the capital Kinshasa, a Reuters witness said.
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on Thursday at more than 100 anti-government protesters gathered
near the home of late opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi in
the capital Kinshasa, a Reuters witness said.
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BRIEF-Bajaj Finance allots NCDs worth 100 mln rupees
* Says allots NCDs worth INR 100 million
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In Congo, Tshisekedi's death undermines chances of 2017 transition
KINSHASA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The death on Wednesday of
Congo's opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi leaves opponents of
President Joseph Kabila seriously weakened in their bid to force
Kabila to quit power after he defied constitutional term limits
to stay on last year.
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Congo's opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi leaves opponents of
President Joseph Kabila seriously weakened in their bid to force
Kabila to quit power after he defied constitutional term limits
to stay on last year.
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BRIEF-Virtu posts Q4 adjusted earnings per share $0.24
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.21 -- Thomson Reuters
I/B/E/S
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BRIEF-Intesa denies talk of weekend special board meeting on Generali
* spokesman categorically denies press speculation of an
extraordinary board meeting being convened at the weekend on a
possible bid for insurer Generali
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extraordinary board meeting being convened at the weekend on a
possible bid for insurer Generali
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BRIEF-Guosen Securities' prelim 2016 profit down 67.3 pct y/y
* Says preliminary 2016 net profit down 67.3 percent y/y at
4.6 billion yuan ($668.92 million)
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4.6 billion yuan ($668.92 million)
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BRIEF-Western Securities reprimanded by securities regulator for violation
* Says it is reprimanded by securities regulator for
violating regulations on selling asset management products
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violating regulations on selling asset management products
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Swiss financial watchdog FINMA sanctions Coutts for 1MDB breaches
ZURICH, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Swiss financial markets watchdog
FINMA sanctioned private bank Coutts & Co Ltd for breaching
money laundering regulations in its business relationships with
Malaysia's scandal-tainted sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.
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FINMA sanctioned private bank Coutts & Co Ltd for breaching
money laundering regulations in its business relationships with
Malaysia's scandal-tainted sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.
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Property stocks lead slide in Hong Kong market, gaming shares also down
HONG KONG, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks fell on
Thursday, with property stocks leading the slide, as investors
continued to lock in gains after the U.S. Federal Reserve stuck
to its mildly upbeat economic view but gave no hint of when it
would next raise interest rates.
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Thursday, with property stocks leading the slide, as investors
continued to lock in gains after the U.S. Federal Reserve stuck
to its mildly upbeat economic view but gave no hint of when it
would next raise interest rates.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2017
BRIEF-Otkritie FC Bank increases stake in PIK Group
* Says increases its shares held in PIK Group to 17.3
percent from 4.4 percent
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percent from 4.4 percent
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BRIEF-Promsvyazbank increases stake in PIK Group
* Says increases its stake in PIK Group to 13.07
percent from 9.23 percent
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percent from 9.23 percent
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SE Asia Stocks-Largely up after Fed stands pat; Vietnam hits 9-yr high
By Geo Tharappel
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Most Southeast Asian stock markets were
higher on Thursday in line with Asian peers, after the U.S.
Federal Reserve stuck to its mildly upbeat economic view but
gave no hints of rate hikes.
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan
rose as much as 0.6 percent at one point to hit
its highest since mid-October.
"It was already priced in... Everybody was expecting that
there would be no rate hikes," said Mikey Macanaig, an analyst
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Most Southeast Asian stock markets were
higher on Thursday in line with Asian peers, after the U.S.
Federal Reserve stuck to its mildly upbeat economic view but
gave no hints of rate hikes.
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan
rose as much as 0.6 percent at one point to hit
its highest since mid-October.
"It was already priced in... Everybody was expecting that
there would be no rate hikes," said Mikey Macanaig, an analyst
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BRIEF-Muscat Finance recommends stock and cash dividend for 2016
* Board recommends stock dividend of 7 percent and cash
dividend of 10 percent for year 2016
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dividend of 10 percent for year 2016
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SE Asian ride-hailing firm Grab to invest $700 mln in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm
Grab on Thursday said it will invest $700 million to expand in
Indonesia over the next four years, marking its biggest-ever
investment in any country.
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Grab on Thursday said it will invest $700 million to expand in
Indonesia over the next four years, marking its biggest-ever
investment in any country.
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UPDATE 2-Australia's Tabcorp disappoints as British startup's costs grow
* Tabcorp pursuing competition approvals for Tatts merger
(Recasts throughout, adds CFO comments and market reaction)
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UPDATE 2-Medical group urges protection for doctors, patients after U.S. travel ban
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The largest U.S. physician
group urged President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday
to protect international doctors and seriously ill patients from
an executive order that suspends travel from seven
Muslim-majority countries.
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group urged President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday
to protect international doctors and seriously ill patients from
an executive order that suspends travel from seven
Muslim-majority countries.
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BRIEF-Sino-Ocean Group's unit enters capitalisation and subscription deal
* On 27 January 2017, unit as subscriber entered into
capitalisation and subscription agreement with Gemini
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capitalisation and subscription agreement with Gemini
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UPDATE 1-Gundlach's Doubleline Total Return Fund posts $1 bln outflow -Morningstar
NEW YORK, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The DoubleLine Total Return Bond
Fund posted an estimated net outflow of $1 billion in
January, its third straight net cash withdrawal after it bled
$3.5 billion the previous month, data from research firm
Morningstar showed on Wednesday.
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Fund posted an estimated net outflow of $1 billion in
January, its third straight net cash withdrawal after it bled
$3.5 billion the previous month, data from research firm
Morningstar showed on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 2-Trump golf club must pay $5.77 mln to former members -judge
Feb 1 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday directed a golf club owned by U.S. President Donald Trump to pay $5.77 million to former members who claimed it wrongfully refused to refund their deposits after Trump took over in 2012.
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UPDATE 1-Remittances to Mexico hit record in 2016 in wake of Trump win
MEXICO CITY, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The amount of money sent home
by Mexican migrants living abroad rose to a record high in 2016,
driven by a slump in the peso as well as concerns that U.S.
President Donald Trump could block transfers to pay for his
planned border wall.
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by Mexican migrants living abroad rose to a record high in 2016,
driven by a slump in the peso as well as concerns that U.S.
President Donald Trump could block transfers to pay for his
planned border wall.
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Blackstone to invest $500 mln in overhaul of Chicago's Willis Tower
CHICAGO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Blackstone Group LP said
on Wednesday it will invest $500 million to renovate Chicago's
Willis Tower, upgrading amenities for tenants and adding new
dining and entertainment space in a building that was once the
world's tallest.
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on Wednesday it will invest $500 million to renovate Chicago's
Willis Tower, upgrading amenities for tenants and adding new
dining and entertainment space in a building that was once the
world's tallest.
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BRIEF-AGNC Investment files to say it entered into separate sales agreements with each of Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and Wells Fargo Securities
* AGNC Investment files to say it entered into separate
sales agreements with each of Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and Wells
Fargo Securities
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sales agreements with each of Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and Wells
Fargo Securities
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UPDATE 2-Prosecutors investigate Deutsche Boerse CEO's 2015 share purchase
* Deutsche Boerse says cooperating with investigation
(Adds chairman comment, further details)
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(Adds chairman comment, further details)
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UPDATE 1-U.S. fines Mastercard, UniRush $13 mln for prepaid card breakdowns
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. government on
Wednesday fined Mastercard Inc and UniRush $13 million
for a failure with prepaid cards that in 2015 left tens of
thousands of people unable to pay bills and access cash.
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Wednesday fined Mastercard Inc and UniRush $13 million
for a failure with prepaid cards that in 2015 left tens of
thousands of people unable to pay bills and access cash.
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Fitch Downgrades El Salvador's IDR to 'B'; Outlook Revised to Negative
(The following statement was released by the rating agency)
NEW YORK, February 01 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has downgraded El
Salvador's
Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Ratings
(IDRs) to 'B' from
'B+'. The Rating Outlook was revised to Negative from Stable.
The issue ratings
on El Salvador's senior unsecured Foreign and Local Currency
bonds are also
downgraded to 'B'. The Country Ceiling is downgraded to 'BB-'
from 'BB'. The
Short-Term Foreign Currency IDR is affirmed at 'B
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NEW YORK, February 01 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has downgraded El
Salvador's
Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Ratings
(IDRs) to 'B' from
'B+'. The Rating Outlook was revised to Negative from Stable.
The issue ratings
on El Salvador's senior unsecured Foreign and Local Currency
bonds are also
downgraded to 'B'. The Country Ceiling is downgraded to 'BB-'
from 'BB'. The
Short-Term Foreign Currency IDR is affirmed at 'B
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Puerto Rico to miss some Feb. 1 debt payments
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's government said it will miss
some debt payments due on Wednesday, including general
obligation bonds backed by the U.S. territory's constitution,
debt at its public finance and infrastructure agencies, and $279
million owed by its Government Development Bank.
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some debt payments due on Wednesday, including general
obligation bonds backed by the U.S. territory's constitution,
debt at its public finance and infrastructure agencies, and $279
million owed by its Government Development Bank.
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UPDATE 2-Ghana government says inherits budget deficit of around 10 percent
ACCRA, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Ghana's new government has
inherited a budget deficit of around 10 percent of economic
output, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta told Reuters on
Wednesday, double the 2016 target set by the previous
government.
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inherited a budget deficit of around 10 percent of economic
output, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta told Reuters on
Wednesday, double the 2016 target set by the previous
government.
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UPDATE 2-World First closes FX options business
LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Currency broker World First is
closing its corporate options business, it said on Wednesday, in
a move that will affect up to 50 staff at the UK-based company.
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closing its corporate options business, it said on Wednesday, in
a move that will affect up to 50 staff at the UK-based company.
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Capital hike needed for M&A where assets exceed $20 bln- Julius Baer CEO
ZURICH, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Julius Baer would need to
raise capital from the market to fund acquisition of banks with
assets under management of more than 20 billion Swiss francs
($20.15 billion), Chief Executive Boris Collardi said on
Wednesday.
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raise capital from the market to fund acquisition of banks with
assets under management of more than 20 billion Swiss francs
($20.15 billion), Chief Executive Boris Collardi said on
Wednesday.
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Emerald abandons Punch bid, leaving Heineken unrivaled in pubs takeover
LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Emerald Investment Partners said
on Wednesday it is not planning to make a takeover offer for
Punch Taverns, reversing course and leaving Heineken
unrivaled in its bid to buy and break up the company.
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on Wednesday it is not planning to make a takeover offer for
Punch Taverns, reversing course and leaving Heineken
unrivaled in its bid to buy and break up the company.
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BRIEF-Wallenstam will be an anchor developer for Barkarbystaden IV
* Municipal executive board in Järfälla municipality has
decided to choose Wallenstam as one of two anchor developers for
Barkarbystaden IV
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decided to choose Wallenstam as one of two anchor developers for
Barkarbystaden IV
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UPDATE 1-Brazil Petrobras's CEO says has no timetable to leave
SAO PAULO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Pedro Parente on Tuesday said
he has no timetable to step down as chief executive officer of
Petróleo Brasileiro SA, vowing his commitment to a
long-term turnaround of Brazil's state-controlled oil company.
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he has no timetable to step down as chief executive officer of
Petróleo Brasileiro SA, vowing his commitment to a
long-term turnaround of Brazil's state-controlled oil company.
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UPDATE 2-Health insurer Anthem's profit, revenue beat estimates
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Anthem Inc, which is waiting for
a ruling on the U.S. government's lawsuit to block its deal to
buy Cigna Corp, reported better-than-expected quarterly
profit and revenue on Wednesday, helped by strength in its
government business.
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a ruling on the U.S. government's lawsuit to block its deal to
buy Cigna Corp, reported better-than-expected quarterly
profit and revenue on Wednesday, helped by strength in its
government business.
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Feb 1 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1130 GMT on Wednesday:
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UPDATE 1-S.Korea's Kookmin to sell stake in Kazakh lender
ALMATY, Feb 1 (Reuters) - South Korea's Kookmin Bank
plans to sell its 41.93 percent stake in
Kazakhstan's Bank CenterCredit to a group of Kazakh
investors that includes Tsesnabank, CenterCredit said
in a bourse filing on Wednesday.
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plans to sell its 41.93 percent stake in
Kazakhstan's Bank CenterCredit to a group of Kazakh
investors that includes Tsesnabank, CenterCredit said
in a bourse filing on Wednesday.
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BRIEF-BBVA sees impact on Mexico from new U.S. administration. expects lower growth
* Says sees impact on Mexico arising from new U.S.
administration, expects lower macroeconomic growth and sees
uncertainties
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administration, expects lower macroeconomic growth and sees
uncertainties
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BRIEF-Keppel REIT Management appoints Jesline Goh Hwee Peng as CEO
* Appointment of Jesline Goh Hwee Peng as chief executive
officer
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Thai banks' bad loans to decline as economy improves - finmin
BANGKOK, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Thai banks' non-performing loans
(NPLs) are expected to fall over the next six months as the
economy is improving, the finance minister said on Wednesday.
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(NPLs) are expected to fall over the next six months as the
economy is improving, the finance minister said on Wednesday.
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Russia's TMK to raise $166 mln in secondary offering for VTB buyback
MOSCOW, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Russia's TMK the
country's largest maker of steel pipes for the oil and gas
industry, said it was selling a 13.44 percent stake to raise
funds to purchase its own shares from lender VTB.
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country's largest maker of steel pipes for the oil and gas
industry, said it was selling a 13.44 percent stake to raise
funds to purchase its own shares from lender VTB.
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European index futures indicate higher open - For more see the European equities LiveMarkets blog
LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Live coverage of European markets now available on
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BRIEF-GE to sell 43 pct stake in Hyundai Card to Hyundai Commercial, Affinity Equity Partners, GIC and Alpinvest
* GE to sell shares in Hyundai Card Co. to Hyundai
Commercial, Affinity Equity Partners and other investors
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Commercial, Affinity Equity Partners and other investors
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TABLE-Aeon Reit Investment -6 MTH forecast
Feb 1 (Reuters)
Aeon Reit Investment Corporation
EARNINGS ESTIMATES
(in billions of yen unless specified)
6 months to 6 months to
Jul 31, 2017 Jul 31, 2017
LATEST PRIOR
FORECAST FORECAST
Revenues 14.60 12.23
Net 4.68 3.55
Div 2,855 yen 2,7
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Aeon Reit Investment Corporation
EARNINGS ESTIMATES
(in billions of yen unless specified)
6 months to 6 months to
Jul 31, 2017 Jul 31, 2017
LATEST PRIOR
FORECAST FORECAST
Revenues 14.60 12.23
Net 4.68 3.55
Div 2,855 yen 2,7
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Saudi's Mobily signs 7.9 bln riyals refinancing with banks
DUBAI, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Etihad Etisalat (Mobily),
Saudi Arabia's second largest mobile telephone operator, said on
Wednesday it had signed a 7.9 billion riyals ($2.11 bln)
refinancing facility with a group of banks.
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Saudi Arabia's second largest mobile telephone operator, said on
Wednesday it had signed a 7.9 billion riyals ($2.11 bln)
refinancing facility with a group of banks.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf may move sideways; UAE earnings in line with expectations
DUBAI, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Stock markets in the Gulf may move
sideways on Wednesday as oil prices have stalled near $55 a
barrel and sluggish global shares offer little positive impetus,
while fourth-quarter earnings from large caps in the United Arab
Emirates came broadly in line with expectations.
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sideways on Wednesday as oil prices have stalled near $55 a
barrel and sluggish global shares offer little positive impetus,
while fourth-quarter earnings from large caps in the United Arab
Emirates came broadly in line with expectations.
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BRIEF-Kuwait's Al Aman Investment to merge with Securities House
* Board approves to merge with Securities House
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BRIEF-Pacific Current Group says as at Dec 2016 total FUM A$51.7 bln
* As at 31 December 2016 total FUM of A$51.7 bln, up 1.5%
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Bridgewater's Dalio says Trump's populist policies could hurt world economy
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Ray Dalio, founder of the world's largest
hedge fund Bridgewater Associates LP, said he is increasingly
concerned about the Trump administration's "populist" policies
that could hurt the world economy.
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hedge fund Bridgewater Associates LP, said he is increasingly
concerned about the Trump administration's "populist" policies
that could hurt the world economy.
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BRIEF-Megaworld Corp expects rental income to reach 20 bln pesos by 2020
* Rental income is expected to reach 20-billion pesos by
2020
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UPDATE 1-Acting SEC chair seeks to scale back 'conflict minerals' rule
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The top Republican at the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday took the
first step toward scaling back the controversial "conflict
minerals" rule, which requires companies to trace whether their
products contain minerals from a war-torn part of Africa.
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday took the
first step toward scaling back the controversial "conflict
minerals" rule, which requires companies to trace whether their
products contain minerals from a war-torn part of Africa.
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China services sector growth picks up in Jan-offical PMI
BEIJING, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Growth in China's services sector
accelerated in January compared with the previous month, an
official survey showed on Wednesday.
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accelerated in January compared with the previous month, an
official survey showed on Wednesday.
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UK's 2017 growth outlook raised after Brexit resilience - NIESR
LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Britain's economy now looks set to
slow only slightly in 2017 after its resilient response to last
year's Brexit vote, but growth is still likely to be a lot
weaker than if the country had decided to stay in the European
Union, a think tank said.
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slow only slightly in 2017 after its resilient response to last
year's Brexit vote, but growth is still likely to be a lot
weaker than if the country had decided to stay in the European
Union, a think tank said.
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Acting SEC chair seeks to scale back 'conflict minerals' rule
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The top Republican at the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday took the
first step toward scaling back the controversial "conflict
minerals" rule, which requires companies to trace whether their
products contain minerals from a war-torn part of Africa.
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday took the
first step toward scaling back the controversial "conflict
minerals" rule, which requires companies to trace whether their
products contain minerals from a war-torn part of Africa.
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Brazil fund Verde says Trump win accelerates possible China clash
SAO PAULO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's
policies could accelerate the arrival of a possible trade war
with China bringing serious impacts to financial markets, the
head of Brazil's largest hedge fund said on Tuesday.
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policies could accelerate the arrival of a possible trade war
with China bringing serious impacts to financial markets, the
head of Brazil's largest hedge fund said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Roche said to consider options for Diabetes unit- Bloomberg
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Roche Holding AG is considering
options for its diabetes-care business including a sale,
Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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options for its diabetes-care business including a sale,
Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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UPDATE 1-Gold becomes one of investors' favorite safe havens with Trump uncertainty
NEW YORK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Some of Wall Street's largest
fund managers have taken a contrarian bet on gold, wagering that
U.S. President Donald Trump's governing style and upcoming
elections in Europe will combine to create more stock market
volatility and boost the prices of a metal long seen as a safe
haven.
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fund managers have taken a contrarian bet on gold, wagering that
U.S. President Donald Trump's governing style and upcoming
elections in Europe will combine to create more stock market
volatility and boost the prices of a metal long seen as a safe
haven.
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LATAM CLOSE-No deals price in LatAm primary market
* Fitch says default at Venezuela's PDVSA probable
* Argentina-focused energy operator to start roadshows
* Mexico's economy grew 2.3% in 2016, FinMin economist says
* Emerging markets in near-record January global bond rush
By Mike Gambale and Paul Kilby
NEW YORK, Jan 31 (IFR) - There were no new deals priced in the LatAm primary
market on Tuesday.
Below is a snapshot of sovereign credit spreads across the region.
SOVEREIGN 1/30 1/27 1/26 1D 10D Y
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* Argentina-focused energy operator to start roadshows
* Mexico's economy grew 2.3% in 2016, FinMin economist says
* Emerging markets in near-record January global bond rush
By Mike Gambale and Paul Kilby
NEW YORK, Jan 31 (IFR) - There were no new deals priced in the LatAm primary
market on Tuesday.
Below is a snapshot of sovereign credit spreads across the region.
SOVEREIGN 1/30 1/27 1/26 1D 10D Y
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BRIEF-Leviticus Partners reports 6.17 pct passive stake in Luna Innovations - SEC filing
* Leviticus Partners, L.P. reports 6.17 percent passive
stake in Luna Innovations Inc as of Jan 26 - SEC filing
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stake in Luna Innovations Inc as of Jan 26 - SEC filing
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Deutsche Bank plans new bonus system for senior staff- Handelsblatt
FRANKFURT, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank is
working on a new, more transparent bonus system for its top
executives, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported on Tuesday,
citing sources.
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working on a new, more transparent bonus system for its top
executives, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported on Tuesday,
citing sources.
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Inflows into Egypt banks at $9 bln since pound float -c.bank official
CAIRO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Total inflows into the Egyptian
banking system have reached $9 billion since the Egyptian pound
was floated in November, assistant central bank sub-governor
Rami Aboulnaga said on Tuesday.
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banking system have reached $9 billion since the Egyptian pound
was floated in November, assistant central bank sub-governor
Rami Aboulnaga said on Tuesday.
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Chinese billionaire whereabouts a mystery, but denies abduction from Hong Kong - media
HONG KONG, Jan 31 (Reuters) - A missing China-born
billionaire was quoted by state media on Tuesday as saying he
had not been abducted from Hong Kong by mainland Chinese agents
as some news outlets had reported, but was receiving medical
treatment.
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billionaire was quoted by state media on Tuesday as saying he
had not been abducted from Hong Kong by mainland Chinese agents
as some news outlets had reported, but was receiving medical
treatment.
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UPDATE 3-Trump pushes drugmakers for lower prices, more U.S. production
WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES, Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President
Donald Trump on Tuesday met with top executives from some of the
biggest drugmakers, calling on them to boost U.S. production and
lower prices, while he also promised to speed up approval times
for new medicines.
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Donald Trump on Tuesday met with top executives from some of the
biggest drugmakers, calling on them to boost U.S. production and
lower prices, while he also promised to speed up approval times
for new medicines.
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Fitch Revises Lagos' Outlook to Negative; Affirms IDRs at 'B+'
(The following statement was released by the rating agency)
Link to Fitch Ratings' Report: Lagos State - Rating Action
Report
https://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/893865
MILAN/LONDON, January 31 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has revised Lagos
State's Outlook
to Negative from Stable while affirming the Long-Term Foreign
and Local Currency
Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'B+'. The issue ratings on
Lagos' senior
unsecured bonds have also been affirmed at 'B+/AA+(nga)'. The
National Long-Term
Rating h
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Link to Fitch Ratings' Report: Lagos State - Rating Action
Report
https://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/893865
MILAN/LONDON, January 31 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has revised Lagos
State's Outlook
to Negative from Stable while affirming the Long-Term Foreign
and Local Currency
Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'B+'. The issue ratings on
Lagos' senior
unsecured bonds have also been affirmed at 'B+/AA+(nga)'. The
National Long-Term
Rating h
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BRIEF-Valartis Group CEO Stephan Häberle to leave the group
* CEO Stephan Häberle to leave the group
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Markets exposed to foreign funds underperform in reaction to Trump
DUBAI, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Stock markets in the Middle East
fell on Tuesday as the travel curbs ordered by U.S. President
Donald Trump hit sentiment towards equities globally. Middle
Eastern bourses most exposed to foreign fund flows
underperformed the region.
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fell on Tuesday as the travel curbs ordered by U.S. President
Donald Trump hit sentiment towards equities globally. Middle
Eastern bourses most exposed to foreign fund flows
underperformed the region.
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EU must seek other trade partners if U.S. adopts protectionism - Eurogroup president
AMSTERDAM, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The European Union will have
to establish new global trading partnerships if its traditional
economic and political ally the United States heads down a path
of protectionism, Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem said
on Tuesday.
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to establish new global trading partnerships if its traditional
economic and political ally the United States heads down a path
of protectionism, Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem said
on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Camden National Corp reports Q4 EPS $2.57
* Camden national corporation reports 2016 net income of
$40.1 million and earnings per share of $2.57
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$40.1 million and earnings per share of $2.57
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UPDATE 2-Turkish central bank signals no end to unorthodox lira defence
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Sri Lankan shares fall on foreign selling amid political uncertainties
COLOMBO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan shares fell on
Tuesday to end near a 10-month low as foreign investors sold
equities amid political instability and on worries of further
interest rate hikes, brokers said.
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Tuesday to end near a 10-month low as foreign investors sold
equities amid political instability and on worries of further
interest rate hikes, brokers said.
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Philippines' Duterte asks China to patrol piracy-plagued waters
MANILA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo
Duterte on Tuesday said he had asked China to help in the fight
against Islamic State-linked militants by sending ships to
patrol southern waters plagued by raids on commercial vessels.
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Duterte on Tuesday said he had asked China to help in the fight
against Islamic State-linked militants by sending ships to
patrol southern waters plagued by raids on commercial vessels.
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Oddo & Cie and M&A boutique Messier, Maris et Associes form joint venture
PARIS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - French private bank Oddo & Cie and
mergers and acquisitions boutique Messier, Maris et Associes
announced a joint venture on Tuesday, aimed at taking advantage
of an anticipated pick-up in activity on equity capital markets.
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mergers and acquisitions boutique Messier, Maris et Associes
announced a joint venture on Tuesday, aimed at taking advantage
of an anticipated pick-up in activity on equity capital markets.
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BRIEF-IFCI Ltd says no negotiations taking place for mulling IFCI and IIFCL merger
* IFCI Ltd - clarifies on news item " IFCI mulling IFCI and
IIFCL merger. IFCI sought 500cr. Capital infusion"
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IIFCL merger. IFCI sought 500cr. Capital infusion"
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UPDATE 1-Bad loans at Slovenian banks up to 6.5 pct in November
LJUBLJANA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Bad loans at Slovenian banks,
with repayment delayed by 90 days or more, rose to 2.2 billion
euros ($2.4 billion) or 6.5 percent of all loans in November
from 6.3 percent a month before, the Bank of Slovenia said in a
report on Tuesday.
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with repayment delayed by 90 days or more, rose to 2.2 billion
euros ($2.4 billion) or 6.5 percent of all loans in November
from 6.3 percent a month before, the Bank of Slovenia said in a
report on Tuesday.
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TABLE-Indonesia sells 22 trln rupiah bonds at auction, above target
JAKARTA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Indonesia's finance ministry
sold 22 trillion rupiah ($1.65 billion) of bonds at an auction
on Tuesday, above the indicative target of 15 trillion rupiah.
Total incoming bids were 49.44 trillion rupiah, lower than
the 53.69 trillion rupiah received in the previous auction on
Jan. 17.
The highest bid-to-cover ratio was 3.51 for the T-bills
maturing in May 2017.
Following are results of the auction. Bids are in trillions
of rupiah, yields are in percent.
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sold 22 trillion rupiah ($1.65 billion) of bonds at an auction
on Tuesday, above the indicative target of 15 trillion rupiah.
Total incoming bids were 49.44 trillion rupiah, lower than
the 53.69 trillion rupiah received in the previous auction on
Jan. 17.
The highest bid-to-cover ratio was 3.51 for the T-bills
maturing in May 2017.
Following are results of the auction. Bids are in trillions
of rupiah, yields are in percent.
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Sweden should ease national bank capital rules after Basel III-cbanker
STOCKHOLM, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Sweden should ease national
rules that see its lenders facing additional capital
requirements on top of international minimum levels when new
Basel III regulations are introduced, Riksbank First Deputy
Governor Kerstin af Jochnick said on Tuesday.
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rules that see its lenders facing additional capital
requirements on top of international minimum levels when new
Basel III regulations are introduced, Riksbank First Deputy
Governor Kerstin af Jochnick said on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-India could reduce income tax rates, real estate stamp duties - report
Jan 31 (Reuters) - India could reduce individual income tax
rates and real estate stamp duties, a key government report said
on Tuesday.
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rates and real estate stamp duties, a key government report said
on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-India finmin report: Rising oil prices could dampen India's economic growth
Jan 31 (Reuters) - India's economy should grow between 6.75
percent and 7.5 percent in the financial year beginning on April
1, a government report forecast on Tuesday.
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percent and 7.5 percent in the financial year beginning on April
1, a government report forecast on Tuesday.
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Monday, January 30, 2017
BRIEF-Promsvyazbank decreases its stake in PIK Group
* Says decreases its stake in PIK Group to 9.1618
pct from 13.0706 pct
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pct from 13.0706 pct
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BRIEF-Soho Development to merge with its unit Soho Factory
* Said on Monday that it plans to merge with its unit, Soho
Factory Sp. z o.o. (Soho Factory)
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Factory Sp. z o.o. (Soho Factory)
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Australia, NZ shares slip as Trump immigration policy dents confidence
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Australian shares ended lower for a
second straight session on Tuesday, joining a global selloff in
equity markets after United States immigration curbs imposed by
President Donald Trump dented investor confidence.
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second straight session on Tuesday, joining a global selloff in
equity markets after United States immigration curbs imposed by
President Donald Trump dented investor confidence.
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Turkey's Aktif Bank gets nod to raise $120 mln via sukuk
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Aktif Bank, Turkey's largest
privately-owned investment bank, has received regulatory
approval to sell up to $120 million via Islamic bonds, or sukuk,
in what could be a rare deal in the international sukuk market.
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privately-owned investment bank, has received regulatory
approval to sell up to $120 million via Islamic bonds, or sukuk,
in what could be a rare deal in the international sukuk market.
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BRIEF-B-Lot fully buys capsule hotel firm, takes out 750 mln yen loan
* Says it completed full acquisition of Tokyo-based capsule
hotel firm as planned on Jan. 16
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hotel firm as planned on Jan. 16
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Fitch: Demonetisation May Delay Indian Bank Asset-Quality Recovery
(The following statement was released by the rating agency)
MUMBAI/SINGAPORE, January 30 (Fitch) Demonetisation is likely to
push back the
recovery in Indian banks' asset quality, given the disruptive
impact that cash
shortages have had on the country's large informal economy,
Fitch Ratings says.
Cash shortages caused by the demonetisation of
large-denomination currency notes
have affected the income of many borrowers - by holding back
economic activity -
and reduced their short-term repaym
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MUMBAI/SINGAPORE, January 30 (Fitch) Demonetisation is likely to
push back the
recovery in Indian banks' asset quality, given the disruptive
impact that cash
shortages have had on the country's large informal economy,
Fitch Ratings says.
Cash shortages caused by the demonetisation of
large-denomination currency notes
have affected the income of many borrowers - by holding back
economic activity -
and reduced their short-term repaym
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Fitch: Thai Banks' Buffers Can Withstand Weak Environment
(The following statement was released by the rating agency)
BANGKOK/SINGAPORE, January 30 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings expects a
further
deterioration in Thai banks' performance in 2017, after the
full-year results
for 2016 showed a rise in impaired loans and a slight decline in
profitability.
These trends are consistent with our negative outlook on the
sector. However,
capital and loan-loss buffers continue to rise, and are healthy
enough to absorb
pressures from the weak operating environment.
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BANGKOK/SINGAPORE, January 30 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings expects a
further
deterioration in Thai banks' performance in 2017, after the
full-year results
for 2016 showed a rise in impaired loans and a slight decline in
profitability.
These trends are consistent with our negative outlook on the
sector. However,
capital and loan-loss buffers continue to rise, and are healthy
enough to absorb
pressures from the weak operating environment.
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UPDATE 1-BOJ set to hold fire, seek to dispel tapering fears
TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is set to
maintain its massive monetary stimulus on Tuesday and reassure
markets any reversal of its ultra-loose policies is some time
off, as recent global bond yield gains test its policy of
controlling the yield curve.
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maintain its massive monetary stimulus on Tuesday and reassure
markets any reversal of its ultra-loose policies is some time
off, as recent global bond yield gains test its policy of
controlling the yield curve.
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UPDATE 2-Brazil's Cielo misses profit estimates as costs, expenses rise
SAO PAULO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Cielo SA, Brazil's largest
payments solutions firm, missed fourth-quarter profit estimates
after costs and expenses rose faster than revenue and
transaction volumes faltered in the face of the country's
harshest recession on record.
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payments solutions firm, missed fourth-quarter profit estimates
after costs and expenses rose faster than revenue and
transaction volumes faltered in the face of the country's
harshest recession on record.
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UPDATE 1-Deutsche to pay $425 mln to N.Y. regulator over Russian 'mirror trades'
NEW YORK/FRANKFURT, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank AG
has agreed to pay $425 million to New York's banking
regulator over a "mirror trading" scheme that moved $10 billion
out of Russia between 2011 and 2015, the regulator said on
Monday.
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has agreed to pay $425 million to New York's banking
regulator over a "mirror trading" scheme that moved $10 billion
out of Russia between 2011 and 2015, the regulator said on
Monday.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. lawmakers move to scrap SEC's 'resource extraction' rule
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Two senior U.S. lawmakers
unveiled legislative plans on Monday to scrap a rule devised
under the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform law requiring
publicly-traded mining, oil and gas companies to disclose
payments they make to foreign governments.
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unveiled legislative plans on Monday to scrap a rule devised
under the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform law requiring
publicly-traded mining, oil and gas companies to disclose
payments they make to foreign governments.
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RPT-UPDATE 2-U.S. lawmakers move to scrap SEC's 'resource extraction' rule
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Two senior U.S. lawmakers
unveiled legislative plans on Monday to scrap a rule devised
under the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform law requiring
publicly-traded mining, oil and gas companies to disclose
payments they make to foreign governments.
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unveiled legislative plans on Monday to scrap a rule devised
under the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform law requiring
publicly-traded mining, oil and gas companies to disclose
payments they make to foreign governments.
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U.S. medical students, faculty rally to try to save Obamacare
CHICAGO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Hundreds of medical students and
faculty members gathered at Northwestern University's school of
medicine in Chicago on Monday to voice their opposition to the
dismantling of Obamacare.
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faculty members gathered at Northwestern University's school of
medicine in Chicago on Monday to voice their opposition to the
dismantling of Obamacare.
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UPDATE 1-British lender CYBG says Q1 trading in line with expectations
Jan 30 (Reuters) - British lender CYBG Plc, home
of Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank, said on Monday its
first-quarter net interest margin was unchanged from a year
earlier, in line with its expectations, as asset yields came
under pressure.
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of Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank, said on Monday its
first-quarter net interest margin was unchanged from a year
earlier, in line with its expectations, as asset yields came
under pressure.
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Bankruptcy filings for big Brazil firms seen hitting another record
SAO PAULO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A growing number of large
Brazilian companies will seek protection from creditors in 2017,
hitting a record for a third straight year due to a harsh
recession and tight credit conditions, bankers and lawyers said
on Monday.
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Brazilian companies will seek protection from creditors in 2017,
hitting a record for a third straight year due to a harsh
recession and tight credit conditions, bankers and lawyers said
on Monday.
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Brazil's Cielo misses profit estimates as costs, expenses climb
SAO PAULO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Cielo SA, Brazil's largest
payments solutions firm, missed fourth-quarter profit estimates
after costs and expenses rose faster than revenue and
transaction volumes faltered in the face of the country's
longest recession on record.
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payments solutions firm, missed fourth-quarter profit estimates
after costs and expenses rose faster than revenue and
transaction volumes faltered in the face of the country's
longest recession on record.
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BRIEF-Pine River Capital Management LP reports 6.2 pct passive stake in Jakks Pacific
* Pine River Capital Management LP reports 6.2 percent
passive stake in Jakks Pacific Inc as of January 26 - sec filing
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passive stake in Jakks Pacific Inc as of January 26 - sec filing
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UPDATE 1-Sanofi, Novo Nordisk and Lilly named in patients' price fixing suit
NEW YORK, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Three of the biggest makers of
diabetes treatments, Sanofi SA, Novo Nordisk
and Eli Lilly & Co, were named in a class
action lawsuit about price fixing filed by a group of patients.
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diabetes treatments, Sanofi SA, Novo Nordisk
and Eli Lilly & Co, were named in a class
action lawsuit about price fixing filed by a group of patients.
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WRAPUP 1-Ford, Goldman CEOs criticize Trump travel curbs
Jan 30 (Reuters) - The chief executives of Goldman Sachs
Group and Ford Motor Co joined the criticism of
President Donald Trump's order to halt arrivals from several
Muslim-majority countries, as equity markets fell and the dollar
slipped on Monday.
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Group and Ford Motor Co joined the criticism of
President Donald Trump's order to halt arrivals from several
Muslim-majority countries, as equity markets fell and the dollar
slipped on Monday.
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UPDATE 2-Keysight Technologies to buy Ixia for $1.6 billion
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Keysight Technologies Inc, a
provider of software and equipment to the electronics industry,
said on Monday it would buy U.S. data technology company Ixia
for about $1.6 billion in cash in a bid to increase its
software and security portfolio.
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provider of software and equipment to the electronics industry,
said on Monday it would buy U.S. data technology company Ixia
for about $1.6 billion in cash in a bid to increase its
software and security portfolio.
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U.S. can withhold some documents in Fannie, Freddie case -court
Jan 30 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Monday
narrowed the range of documents that the U.S. government must
turn over to investors suing over its August 2012 decision to
seize the profits of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and
Freddie Mac.
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narrowed the range of documents that the U.S. government must
turn over to investors suing over its August 2012 decision to
seize the profits of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and
Freddie Mac.
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Wells Fargo replaces asset-based lending head
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co's asset-based
lending head Guy Fuchs will resign, according to a bank
spokesman.
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lending head Guy Fuchs will resign, according to a bank
spokesman.
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UPDATE 1-Central banks should revert to conventional tools, new BIS head says
FRANKFURT, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Central banks should gradually
remove stimulus, shedding unconventional measures after testing
their limits during the crisis years, the incoming head of the
Bank for International Settlements told a German newspaper on
Monday.
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remove stimulus, shedding unconventional measures after testing
their limits during the crisis years, the incoming head of the
Bank for International Settlements told a German newspaper on
Monday.
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BRIEF-Fiducial Real Estate FY net income group share rises to 24.0 million euros
* FY net income group share EUR 24.0 million ($25.64
million) versus EUR 21.7 million year ago
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million) versus EUR 21.7 million year ago
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UPDATE 3-Goldman Sachs CEO says bank does not support Trump travel ban
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc Chief
Executive Lloyd Blankfein became the first major Wall Street
leader to speak out against President Donald Trump's order to
halt arrivals from several Muslim-majority countries.
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Executive Lloyd Blankfein became the first major Wall Street
leader to speak out against President Donald Trump's order to
halt arrivals from several Muslim-majority countries.
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BRIEF-Snap Inc to choose NYSE for its IPO - CNBC, citing source
* Snap Inc to choose NYSE for its IPO - CNBC, citing source
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BRIEF-Insurer Aviva extends cover for customers impacted by U.S. travel ban
* Extends cover for customers impacted by U.S. travel ban
for people from seven Muslim-majority countries.
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for people from seven Muslim-majority countries.
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WRAPUP 2-From north to south, euro zone economy steams into 2017
LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The euro zone economy has kicked
off the year robustly, data from the Baltic to the Mediterranean
showed on Monday, evidence for the European Central Bank that
its massive cash stimulus is working but also posing questions
about what comes next.
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off the year robustly, data from the Baltic to the Mediterranean
showed on Monday, evidence for the European Central Bank that
its massive cash stimulus is working but also posing questions
about what comes next.
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U.S. pending home sales jump in December
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Contracts to buy previously
owned U.S. homes rebounded in December following a drop a month
earlier, the National Association of Realtors said on Monday.
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owned U.S. homes rebounded in December following a drop a month
earlier, the National Association of Realtors said on Monday.
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BRIEF-Commerce Union Bancshares Inc announces planned retirement of William R. DeBerry as chairman and CEO
* Commerce Union Bancshares Inc announces planned retirement
of William R. (Ron) DeBerry as chairman and CEO
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of William R. (Ron) DeBerry as chairman and CEO
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Osram says gets German government approval for Lamps sale
FRANKFURT, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Lighting group Osram
has received approval from the German government for the 400
million euro ($425 million) sale of its Lamps unit to a
consortium of Chinese bidders, a spokesman said on Monday.
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has received approval from the German government for the 400
million euro ($425 million) sale of its Lamps unit to a
consortium of Chinese bidders, a spokesman said on Monday.
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BRIEF-Capital Nomura Securities says FY net profit 412.2 mln baht
* fy total revenue 1.69 billion baht versus 1.69 billion
baht
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BRIEF-Comparably Inc files to say it raised about $7.2 million in equity financing - SEC filing
* Comparably Inc files to say it raised about $7.2 million
in equity financing - SEC filing
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in equity financing - SEC filing
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India's affordable housing plan won't fix homelessness, say campaigners
MUMBAI, Jan 30 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The Indian
government is doling out incentives to people to buy affordable
homes as officials race to meet a 2022 deadline of providing
housing for all, but campaigners say the measures won't fix the
problem of homelessness.
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government is doling out incentives to people to buy affordable
homes as officials race to meet a 2022 deadline of providing
housing for all, but campaigners say the measures won't fix the
problem of homelessness.
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Bosnia's Serb region seeks to raise $5.5 mln in 6-mo T-bills on Feb. 6
SARAJEVO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Bosnia's autonomous Serb
Republic said on Monday it would seek to raise 10 million marka
($5.5 million) in an auction of six-month treasury bills on Feb.
6 to help finance maturing debt.
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Republic said on Monday it would seek to raise 10 million marka
($5.5 million) in an auction of six-month treasury bills on Feb.
6 to help finance maturing debt.
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Fitch: Co-op Bank Capital News Shows UK Bank Turnaround Troubles
(The following statement was released by the rating agency)
LONDON, January 30 (Fitch) The Co-operative Bank PLC's
announcement that it is
unlikely to achieve capital guidance set by the UK regulator
until at least 2020
highlights the difficulty of turning around troubled UK banks,
particularly
while interest rates remain low and the economic outlook remains
uncertain,
Fitch Ratings says.
Low rates combined with often high restructuring costs are a
particular threat
to banks that are trying
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LONDON, January 30 (Fitch) The Co-operative Bank PLC's
announcement that it is
unlikely to achieve capital guidance set by the UK regulator
until at least 2020
highlights the difficulty of turning around troubled UK banks,
particularly
while interest rates remain low and the economic outlook remains
uncertain,
Fitch Ratings says.
Low rates combined with often high restructuring costs are a
particular threat
to banks that are trying
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SE Asia Stocks-Muted; Trump's policies cause concern
By Sindhu Chandrasekaran
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian stock markets were
sluggish in lacklustre trade on Monday as U.S. President Donald
Trump's travel ban increased concerns about the impact of the
new administration's policies on trade and the economy.
Trump on Friday barred refugees for four months, with an
indefinite ban on refugees from Syria and a 90-day bar on
citizens from seven other nations.
Philippine shares ended 0.04 percent higher, posting
a third session of gai
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Jan 30 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian stock markets were
sluggish in lacklustre trade on Monday as U.S. President Donald
Trump's travel ban increased concerns about the impact of the
new administration's policies on trade and the economy.
Trump on Friday barred refugees for four months, with an
indefinite ban on refugees from Syria and a 90-day bar on
citizens from seven other nations.
Philippine shares ended 0.04 percent higher, posting
a third session of gai
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BRIEF-Estate agent Purplebricks Group says has had a good start to the calendar year
* Expected with start to calendar year, company has seen
record monthly valuations and instructions activity in January
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record monthly valuations and instructions activity in January
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HgCapital to sell auto leasing firm Zenith to Bridgepoint for 750 mln stg
Jan 30 (Reuters) - London-based private equity firm
HgCapital Trust Plc has agreed to sell Zenith, a British
vehicle leasing business, to peer Bridgepoint in a deal valued
at 750 million pounds ($942.08 million), its manager HgCapital
said on Monday.
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HgCapital Trust Plc has agreed to sell Zenith, a British
vehicle leasing business, to peer Bridgepoint in a deal valued
at 750 million pounds ($942.08 million), its manager HgCapital
said on Monday.
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Sunday, January 29, 2017
Italy has done too little on banks' soured loans-ECB's Nouy tells paper
MILAN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Italy has done too little in the
last three years to reduce non-performing loans weighing on its
banks, the European Central Bank's top bank supervisor told
Italian daily la Repubblica on Monday.
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last three years to reduce non-performing loans weighing on its
banks, the European Central Bank's top bank supervisor told
Italian daily la Repubblica on Monday.
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BRIEF-Swan Energy says Indian Farmers Fertiliser agree to invest up to 10 pct in co
* Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperatives Limited (IFFCO) are
willing to invest upto 10% of the equity in the Swan Energy
Limited
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willing to invest upto 10% of the equity in the Swan Energy
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SE Asia Stocks-Flat on lacklustre trade; U.S. travel curbs hurt
By Sindhu Chandrasekaran
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian stock markets edged up on
Monday as trading remained subdued with some markets shut for
Lunar new year, while concerns over U.S. President Donald
Trump's immigration curbs hurt the sentiment.
Trump on Friday barred refugees for four months, with an
indefinite ban on refugees from Syria and a 90-day bar on
citizens from seven other nations.
"Last week Trump made good on promises towards immigration
and withdrawing from trade
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Jan 30 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian stock markets edged up on
Monday as trading remained subdued with some markets shut for
Lunar new year, while concerns over U.S. President Donald
Trump's immigration curbs hurt the sentiment.
Trump on Friday barred refugees for four months, with an
indefinite ban on refugees from Syria and a 90-day bar on
citizens from seven other nations.
"Last week Trump made good on promises towards immigration
and withdrawing from trade
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1:15 pm: Housing Development Finance Corp. briefs media on fiscal
third-quarter earnings at Mumbai.
LIVECHAT- FX WEEK AHEAD
FX Buzz analyst Jeremy Boulton analyses G7 currencies at 4:30
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BRIEF-Sta Lucia Land clarifies on news article
* Clarifies and confirms news article entitled "developer
bets big in the year of the rooster" published in The Inquirer
on 28 Jan
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bets big in the year of the rooster" published in The Inquirer
on 28 Jan
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BRIEF-360 Capital Group expects operating profit for HY ending Dec 31 2016 to be about $9.7 mln
* Expects operating profit for half year ending 31 december
2016 to be approximately $9.7 million
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2016 to be approximately $9.7 million
Read more
BRIEF-HSBC Bank Oman appoints Sherard Cowper-Coles as chairman
* Appoints Sherard Cowper-Coles as director and chairman
Source:(http://bit.ly/2kJwEVB)
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Source:(http://bit.ly/2kJwEVB)
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Australia shares lower on Trump migration row; NZ down
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Australia shares saw broad-based losses
on Monday after three sessions of gains as news of U.S.
President Donald Trump's travel ban on people from several
predominantly Muslim countries put investors on the back foot.
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on Monday after three sessions of gains as news of U.S.
President Donald Trump's travel ban on people from several
predominantly Muslim countries put investors on the back foot.
Read more
BRIEF-Spotless notes announcement by IMF Bentham about funding of class action against co
* Notes announcement by IMF Bentham that it proposes to fund
on a "conditional" basis a shareholder class action against
Spotless
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on a "conditional" basis a shareholder class action against
Spotless
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HIGHLIGHTS-The Trump presidency on Jan 29 at 8:32 P.M. EST/0132 GMT
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Jan 29 (Reuters) - Highlights
of the day for U.S. President
Donald Trump's administration on Sunday:
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of the day for U.S. President
Donald Trump's administration on Sunday:
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UPDATE 2-Canada's Saputo seeks to mop up Australia's Warrnambool Cheese and Butter
SYDNEY, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Canadian diary company Saputo Inc
said on Monday it will make an all-cash takeover offer
for the 12 percent of Australia's Warrnambool Cheese and Butter
it does not already own, valuing the company at A$682
million ($515 million).
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said on Monday it will make an all-cash takeover offer
for the 12 percent of Australia's Warrnambool Cheese and Butter
it does not already own, valuing the company at A$682
million ($515 million).
Read more
BRIEF-IMF Bentham to fund class action against Spotless Group
* Proposes to fund on a conditional basis claims of certain
current and former shareholders of Spotless Group ACN 154 229
562 against Spotless
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current and former shareholders of Spotless Group ACN 154 229
562 against Spotless
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BRIEF-IOOF Holdings achieved positive net flows of $528 mln in FUMA for Q2
* Achieved positive net flows of $528 million in funds under
management, administration and advice for Q2 of 2017 financial
year
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management, administration and advice for Q2 of 2017 financial
year
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BRIEF-Bank of Queensland total capital ratio has decreases to 12.2 pct as at Nov 2016 from 12.3 pct as at Aug 2016
* Bank's total capital ratio has decreased to 12.2 pct as at
November 2016 from 12.3 pct as at August 2016
Source text for Eikon:
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November 2016 from 12.3 pct as at August 2016
Source text for Eikon:
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Australia shares to open subdued following Wall St; NZ lower
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Australian shares are expected to open
lower on Monday tracking a weaker Wall Street after soft
economic data.
U.S. economic growth slowed more than expected in the fourth
quarter, with GDP rising at a 1.9 percent annual rate, below the
2.2 percent rise expected by economists.
The local share price index futures dipped 0.2
percent, or 11 points, to 5,650, a 64-point discount to the
underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close.
The benchmark gained 1 percent last week.
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lower on Monday tracking a weaker Wall Street after soft
economic data.
U.S. economic growth slowed more than expected in the fourth
quarter, with GDP rising at a 1.9 percent annual rate, below the
2.2 percent rise expected by economists.
The local share price index futures dipped 0.2
percent, or 11 points, to 5,650, a 64-point discount to the
underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close.
The benchmark gained 1 percent last week.
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BRIEF-Standard Chartered appoints Tracey Mcdermott as group head corporate, public and regulatory affairs
* Says has appointed Tracey Mcdermott to group's management
team as group head corporate, public and regulatory affairs
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team as group head corporate, public and regulatory affairs
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Box Office: "Split' Tops 'Dog's Purpose' With $26 Million
LOS ANGELES, Jan 29 (Variety.com) - Despite the TMZ videos
and boycott threats, "A Dog's Purpose" still managed to pull in
family audiences, who apparently were not convinced of the
significance of footage of a cowering German Shepherd being
forced into rushing water.
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and boycott threats, "A Dog's Purpose" still managed to pull in
family audiences, who apparently were not convinced of the
significance of footage of a cowering German Shepherd being
forced into rushing water.
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New Socialist presidential candidate Hamon calls on left to unite
PARIS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Hard-left Socialist Benoit Hamon,
who won his party's ticket for this spring's French presidential
election on Sunday, called on the Socialist party, independent
leftwinger Jean-Luc Melenchon, and a Green candidate to unite.
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who won his party's ticket for this spring's French presidential
election on Sunday, called on the Socialist party, independent
leftwinger Jean-Luc Melenchon, and a Green candidate to unite.
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Allianz eyes Australia's QBE Insurance -Handelsblatt
FRANKFURT, Jan 29 (Reuters) - German insurer Allianz
is in informal talks about the potential acquisition
of Australian peer QBE Insurance, German newspaper
Handelsblatt reported on Sunday, citing sources.
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is in informal talks about the potential acquisition
of Australian peer QBE Insurance, German newspaper
Handelsblatt reported on Sunday, citing sources.
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Keysight Technologies nears acquisition of Ixia -sources
Jan 29 (Reuters) - Keysight Technologies Inc, a
provider of software and equipment to the electronics industry,
is nearing a deal to acquire U.S. data technology company Ixia
for more than $1.6 billion, according to people
familiar with the matter.
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provider of software and equipment to the electronics industry,
is nearing a deal to acquire U.S. data technology company Ixia
for more than $1.6 billion, according to people
familiar with the matter.
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Saudi money supply growth picks up as economy strengthens
DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian money supply growth
picked up in December in a sign that the economy is regaining
strength after a slump last year caused by low oil prices and
government austerity measures, central bank data showed on
Sunday.
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picked up in December in a sign that the economy is regaining
strength after a slump last year caused by low oil prices and
government austerity measures, central bank data showed on
Sunday.
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Egypt says considers Yen, Yuan bond issuance
CAIRO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Egypt is considering issuing
international bonds in currencies such as the Japanese Yen and
the Chinese Yuan, Finance Minister Amr El Garhy said on Sunday.
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international bonds in currencies such as the Japanese Yen and
the Chinese Yuan, Finance Minister Amr El Garhy said on Sunday.
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Market permitting, Dubai Investments plans IPOs in 6-9 months -CEO
DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Dubai Investments, a diversified
Dubai-based investment group, will press ahead with floating
shares in subsidiary companies if a market rally extends over
the next six to nine months, its chief executive said on Sunday.
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Dubai-based investment group, will press ahead with floating
shares in subsidiary companies if a market rally extends over
the next six to nine months, its chief executive said on Sunday.
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British Olympian Mo Farah slams Trump ban, says makes him "alien" in U.S.
LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - British Olympic champion Mo Farah condemned U.S. President Trump's curbs on immigrants and visitors as coming "from a place of ignorance and prejudice" and said they would make him an "alien" in the United States, where he trains and lives with his family.
Read more
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UPDATE 1-U.S. Senate finance committee to vote on Rep. Price on Tuesday
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The Republican-majority U.S.
Senate Finance Committee will vote on Tuesday on the nomination
of Representative Tom Price to head the Department of Health and
Human Services, the panel's chairman, Senator Orrin Hatch, said
on Sunday.
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Senate Finance Committee will vote on Tuesday on the nomination
of Representative Tom Price to head the Department of Health and
Human Services, the panel's chairman, Senator Orrin Hatch, said
on Sunday.
Read more
BRIEF-Arab Jordan Investment Bank posts FY net profit before tax 33.5 mln dinars
* board recommends FY cash dividend of 12 percent
Source:(http://bit.ly/2jETeB0)
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US Senate finance committee to vote on Rep. Price on Tuesday
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The Republican-majority U.S.
Senate Finance Committee will vote on Tuesday on the nomination
of Representative Tom Price to head the Department of Health and
Human Services, the panel's chairman, Senator Orrin Hatch,
announced on Sunday.
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Senate Finance Committee will vote on Tuesday on the nomination
of Representative Tom Price to head the Department of Health and
Human Services, the panel's chairman, Senator Orrin Hatch,
announced on Sunday.
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UAE credit demand eased slightly but seems to have stabilised -c.bank
DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Total demand for business and
personal loans in the United Arab Emirates eased slightly in the
October-December quarter but demand now seems to have
stabilised, reflecting higher oil prices, a central bank survey
showed on Sunday.
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personal loans in the United Arab Emirates eased slightly in the
October-December quarter but demand now seems to have
stabilised, reflecting higher oil prices, a central bank survey
showed on Sunday.
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Czech finance minister to transfer his businesses to trust fund, complain to EU
PRAGUE, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Czech Finance Minister Andrej
Babis said on Sunday he would transfer his assets a trust fund
to comply with new conflict-of- interest legislation, but would
also challenge the rules with the European Commission.
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Babis said on Sunday he would transfer his assets a trust fund
to comply with new conflict-of- interest legislation, but would
also challenge the rules with the European Commission.
Read more
BRIEF-Jordan's Comprehensive Leasing board proposes 18 PCT dividend for 2016
* FY net profit 2.3 million dinars versus 2.1 million dinars
year ago
Source: (http://bit.ly/2kfQESA)
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)
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year ago
Source: (http://bit.ly/2kfQESA)
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BRIEF-Bank Muscat proposes 25 pct cash dividend, 5 pct bonus shares for 2016
* Board proposes 5 percent bonus shares for year 2016
Source: (http://bit.ly/2jiGi57)
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Source: (http://bit.ly/2jiGi57)
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UPDATE 2-Bangladesh central bank keeps policy rate unchanged, sees inflation below target
DHAKA, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Bangladesh's central bank kept its
key policy interest rates unchanged on Sunday, the bank's
governor said, citing overall macroeconomic stability and a
steady inflation outlook.
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key policy interest rates unchanged on Sunday, the bank's
governor said, citing overall macroeconomic stability and a
steady inflation outlook.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Most of Gulf moves little, Kuwait rises
DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Most Gulf stock markets moved
little in early trade on Sunday, although Kuwait continued this
month's bull run in heavy trade.
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little in early trade on Sunday, although Kuwait continued this
month's bull run in heavy trade.
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Bangladesh central bank keeps policy rate unchanged, sees inflation below target
DHAKA, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Bangladesh's central bank kept its
key policy interest rates unchanged on Sunday, citing overall
macroeconomic stability and a steady inflation outlook.
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key policy interest rates unchanged on Sunday, citing overall
macroeconomic stability and a steady inflation outlook.
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Saturday, January 28, 2017
Saudi's National Commercial Bank proposes higher H2 dividend
DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The board of Saudi Arabia's
National Commercial Bank is recommending a dividend of
1 riyal per share for the second half of 2016, the kingdom's
largest lender said in a bourse filing on Sunday.
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National Commercial Bank is recommending a dividend of
1 riyal per share for the second half of 2016, the kingdom's
largest lender said in a bourse filing on Sunday.
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Australia's banks announce reforms amid consumer backlash
SYDNEY, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Australia's biggest banks
announced on Sunday a $1 billion ($754.6 million) investment in
a new system to allow real-time transfers and payments as part
of reforms aimed at appeasing public dissatisfaction with the
financial system.
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announced on Sunday a $1 billion ($754.6 million) investment in
a new system to allow real-time transfers and payments as part
of reforms aimed at appeasing public dissatisfaction with the
financial system.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf to consolidate; few positive cues
DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Gulf stock markets look set to
move sideways on Sunday in the absence of fresh positive factors
and with the global market environment lacklustre.
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move sideways on Sunday in the absence of fresh positive factors
and with the global market environment lacklustre.
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UPDATE 2-Under fire, UK's May criticises Trump curb on refugees
LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May said
on Saturday Britain did not agree with U.S. President Donald
Trump's curbs on immigration after facing criticism from
lawmakers in her own party for not condemning his executive
order.
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on Saturday Britain did not agree with U.S. President Donald
Trump's curbs on immigration after facing criticism from
lawmakers in her own party for not condemning his executive
order.
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Greek privatisation revenues hinge on swift bailout review -official
ATHENS, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Greece's privatisation revenue
targets hinge on the swift conclusion of a crucial review of the
country's bailout progress, a senior official at Greece's
privatisation fund said on Saturday.
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targets hinge on the swift conclusion of a crucial review of the
country's bailout progress, a senior official at Greece's
privatisation fund said on Saturday.
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Mozambique's president says wants to resume ties with lenders
MAPUTO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi
said his government was committed to winning back the trust of
international financial institutions and investors after a debt
scandal that came to light last year.
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said his government was committed to winning back the trust of
international financial institutions and investors after a debt
scandal that came to light last year.
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U.S. responsible for its policies on refugees, UK's May says
ANKARA, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Washington is responsible for its
policy on refugees, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on
Saturday, when asked about U.S. President Donald Trump's ban on
people from certain countries seeking refuge in the United
States.
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policy on refugees, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on
Saturday, when asked about U.S. President Donald Trump's ban on
people from certain countries seeking refuge in the United
States.
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UPDATE 1-Puerto Rico board extends key deadlines on turnaround plan
Jan 28 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's federal oversight board
voted on Saturday to give the debt-laden U.S. territory more
time to submit a fiscal turnaround plan and to restructure $70
billion in debt without fear of lawsuits.
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voted on Saturday to give the debt-laden U.S. territory more
time to submit a fiscal turnaround plan and to restructure $70
billion in debt without fear of lawsuits.
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Sudan calls Trump ban unfortunate in light of sanctions progress
KHARTOUM, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Sudan called President Donald
Trump's decision to ban entry of its citizens "very unfortunate"
in light of "historic steps" taken just weeks earlier to lift
sanctions for cooperation on combating terrorism, its foreign
ministry said on Saturday.
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Trump's decision to ban entry of its citizens "very unfortunate"
in light of "historic steps" taken just weeks earlier to lift
sanctions for cooperation on combating terrorism, its foreign
ministry said on Saturday.
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UPDATE 1-Jordan's Arab Bank group says 2016 net profit rose 20 percent
AMMAN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Jordan's largest lender, Arab Bank
Group, said on Saturday its 2016 net profit rose 20
percent to $533 million, saying the results were due to
diversified operations and growth in revenue from core banking
activities.
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Group, said on Saturday its 2016 net profit rose 20
percent to $533 million, saying the results were due to
diversified operations and growth in revenue from core banking
activities.
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ECB inspection of Monte dei Paschi still ongoing-BOI official
MODENA, Italy, Jan 28 (Reuters) - An inspection by the
European Central Bank of Monte dei Paschi di Siena's
loan portfolio that had been due to conclude at the end of last
year is still under way, a top official at the Bank of Italy
told Reuters on Saturday.
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European Central Bank of Monte dei Paschi di Siena's
loan portfolio that had been due to conclude at the end of last
year is still under way, a top official at the Bank of Italy
told Reuters on Saturday.
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Any deal between Intesa, Generali would need many authorisations-BOI
MODENA, Italy, Jan 28 (Reuters) - A possible tie-up between
Italy's top retail bank Intesa Sanpaolo and insurer
Generali would need "many authorisations" from
regulators, a top official at the Bank of Italy said on
Saturday.
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Italy's top retail bank Intesa Sanpaolo and insurer
Generali would need "many authorisations" from
regulators, a top official at the Bank of Italy said on
Saturday.
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Puerto Rico oversight board taps Citigroup as financial adviser
Jan 28 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's federal oversight board
announced at a public meeting on Saturday that it has selected
Citigroup Global Markets as its financial adviser, and Ramon
Ruiz-Comas as interim executive director.
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announced at a public meeting on Saturday that it has selected
Citigroup Global Markets as its financial adviser, and Ramon
Ruiz-Comas as interim executive director.
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Trump's trade approach could harm world growth -ECB's Visco
MODENA, Italy, Jan 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald
Trump's approach to trade issues could trigger retaliation in
other countries and harm global economic growth, European
Central Bank policy maker Ignazio Visco said on Saturday.
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Trump's approach to trade issues could trigger retaliation in
other countries and harm global economic growth, European
Central Bank policy maker Ignazio Visco said on Saturday.
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Italy govt fund has room to recapitalise other banks after Monte Paschi-BOI
MODENA, Italy, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Twenty billion euros
earmarked by the Italian government will be enough to help
recapitalise other weak banks after Monte dei Paschi di Siena
, the Bank of Italy governor said on Saturday.
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earmarked by the Italian government will be enough to help
recapitalise other weak banks after Monte dei Paschi di Siena
, the Bank of Italy governor said on Saturday.
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Intesa chairman says nothing will happen at weekend over Generali deal
MODENA, Italy, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Italy's Intesa Sanpaolo
will not unveil its plans for a possible deal with
insurer Generali over the weekend, the bank's chairman
said on Saturday.
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will not unveil its plans for a possible deal with
insurer Generali over the weekend, the bank's chairman
said on Saturday.
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Azeri govt raises stake in top bank after capital injection
BAKU, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The Azeri government has increased
its stake in the country's largest bank to over 76 percent after
injecting 600 million manats ($309 million) of additional
capital, the finance ministry said in a move to shore up the
lender.
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its stake in the country's largest bank to over 76 percent after
injecting 600 million manats ($309 million) of additional
capital, the finance ministry said in a move to shore up the
lender.
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Friday, January 27, 2017
BRIEF-SIGNALPATH RAISES $5 MLN IN EQUITY FINANCING
* SAYS IT HAS RAISED $5 MILLION IN EQUITY FINANCING - SEC
FILING
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FILING
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Trump cabinet's First World problem: omitting a few million here and there
NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's
cabinet is worth a combined $14 billion, and they are catching
flack in recent weeks for confessing an inability to keep track
of their vast sums of wealth.
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cabinet is worth a combined $14 billion, and they are catching
flack in recent weeks for confessing an inability to keep track
of their vast sums of wealth.
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BRIEF-Lavendon says notes TVH statement saying offer is final
* Note announcement issued today by TVH Group N.V.
confirming that its revised offer of 261 pence per share of
Lavendon is final and will not be increased
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confirming that its revised offer of 261 pence per share of
Lavendon is final and will not be increased
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Ghana 91-day bill yield rises to 15.9376 pct
ACCRA, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The Bank of Ghana said the yield
on its weekly 91-day bill rose to 15.9376 percent at an auction
on Friday from 15.7952 percent at the last sale, on Jan. 20.
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on its weekly 91-day bill rose to 15.9376 percent at an auction
on Friday from 15.7952 percent at the last sale, on Jan. 20.
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UPDATE 1-Senator says U.S. Labor Dept dismantled website for Wells Fargo workers
WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Democratic Senator Elizabeth
Warren on Friday accused the U.S. Labor Department of
dismantling a website designed to help Wells Fargo
workers file whistleblower retaliation and other complaints
against the bank after Donald Trump became president, an
accusation denied by the department.
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Warren on Friday accused the U.S. Labor Department of
dismantling a website designed to help Wells Fargo
workers file whistleblower retaliation and other complaints
against the bank after Donald Trump became president, an
accusation denied by the department.
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UPDATE 1-Ex-Jefferies trader guilty on one fraud count, acquitted on nine
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan 27 (Reuters) - A federal jury on
Friday found former Jefferies Group bond trader Jesse
Litvak guilty on one count of securities fraud for cheating his
customers on bond prices, but acquitted him on nine other
counts.
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Friday found former Jefferies Group bond trader Jesse
Litvak guilty on one count of securities fraud for cheating his
customers on bond prices, but acquitted him on nine other
counts.
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CORRECTED-Greek bond yields leap, stocks tumble after no progress in bailout talks
ATHENS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Greek 10-year bond yields shot up
and stocks tumbled on Friday, a day after euro zone finance
ministers acknowledged the country's fiscal progress but failed
to break an impasse with the International Monetary Fund over
its future bailout targets.
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and stocks tumbled on Friday, a day after euro zone finance
ministers acknowledged the country's fiscal progress but failed
to break an impasse with the International Monetary Fund over
its future bailout targets.
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BRIEF-TVH says third raised offer of 261 p/shr of Lavendon is final
* Announces that third increased offer of 261 pence per
share of Lavendon Group Plc is final and offer price will not be
increased
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share of Lavendon Group Plc is final and offer price will not be
increased
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BRIEF-Endurance's shareholders in favor of proposed merger with Volcano International Limited
* Endurance announces results of special general meeting of
shareholders in connection with acquisition by SOMPO
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shareholders in connection with acquisition by SOMPO
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UPDATE 1-VW ex-CEO may have known of cheating sooner - prosecutors
* Former CEO has denied earlier knowledge of cheating
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Neptune trains crosshairs on buyside as MiFID II looms
LONDON, Jan 27 (IFR) - Corporate bond utility Neptune
anticipates that looming best execution requirements under MiFID
II will help it increase the number of buyside participants on
its fixed income pricing platform in 2017.
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anticipates that looming best execution requirements under MiFID
II will help it increase the number of buyside participants on
its fixed income pricing platform in 2017.
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Sri Lankan shares end higher; investors pick diversified stocks
COLOMBO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan stocks ended firmer
on Friday, moving further away from a near 10-month low, as
investors picked up beaten down shares, including beverages and
diversified counters.
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on Friday, moving further away from a near 10-month low, as
investors picked up beaten down shares, including beverages and
diversified counters.
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German prosecutors widen VW emissions probe
BERLIN, Jan 27 (Reuters) - German prosecutors have expanded
an investigation into Volkswagen's emissions
test-cheating scandal and said the carmaker's former chief
executive may have known about the manipulation sooner than he
has so far said publicly.
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an investigation into Volkswagen's emissions
test-cheating scandal and said the carmaker's former chief
executive may have known about the manipulation sooner than he
has so far said publicly.
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Russian security service says hackers attacked major banks in 2016 - Ifax
MOSCOW, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Russia's major commercial banks
came under cyber attacks in November last year, the country's
Federal Security Service said on Friday, Interfax news agency
reported.
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came under cyber attacks in November last year, the country's
Federal Security Service said on Friday, Interfax news agency
reported.
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Turkey's Halk Bank says does not expect capital ratios deterioration if sovereign rating changes
ISTANBUL, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Turkish lender Halk Bank
does not foresee a deterioration in its capital
adequacy ratios if there are changes in Turkey's sovereign
credit rating, the bank said on Friday.
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does not foresee a deterioration in its capital
adequacy ratios if there are changes in Turkey's sovereign
credit rating, the bank said on Friday.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar recoups losses, shares lower as banks weigh
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The dollar extended its recovery
against a basket of other currencies on Friday, while banks
dragged European shares slightly lower following underwhelming
results from Swiss major UBS.
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against a basket of other currencies on Friday, while banks
dragged European shares slightly lower following underwhelming
results from Swiss major UBS.
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Toshiba to sell less than 20 pct of chip unit, but may opt for IPO later
TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp is currently
looking to sell less than 20 percent of its memory chip business
as it looks to raise capital to offset an upcoming multi-billion
dollar charge, but may eventually list it, executives said on
Friday.
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looking to sell less than 20 percent of its memory chip business
as it looks to raise capital to offset an upcoming multi-billion
dollar charge, but may eventually list it, executives said on
Friday.
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MOVES-Insurer Lancashire appoints chief for Cathedral Underwriting
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Property and casualty insurer Lancashire
Holdings Ltd said it had appointed Andrew McKee as chief
of its Cathedral Underwriting business with effect from June 26.
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Holdings Ltd said it had appointed Andrew McKee as chief
of its Cathedral Underwriting business with effect from June 26.
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
BRIEF-Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings to sell part of stake in securities unit to Tochigi Bank
* Says the co plans to sell part of stake in its
Tochigi-based securities unit to Tochigi Bank Ltd
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Tochigi-based securities unit to Tochigi Bank Ltd
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BRIEF-Hong Kong Monetary Authority says to increase Countercyclical Capital Buffer for the city
* Says to increase countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) for
Hong Kong to 1.875 percent from 1.25 percent, with effect from
Jan. 1, 2018
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Hong Kong to 1.875 percent from 1.25 percent, with effect from
Jan. 1, 2018
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Hong Kong Dec home prices extend record run
HONG KONG, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Hong Kong home prices
shattered records for the second consecutive month, reaching
yet another life-time high in December, the latest government
data released on Friday showed.
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shattered records for the second consecutive month, reaching
yet another life-time high in December, the latest government
data released on Friday showed.
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SE Asia Stocks-Steady tracking strong global markets; S'pore hits 15-mth high
By Hanna Paul
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian stocks were steady on
Friday in thin trading, tracking a rally in broader global peers
on strong U.S. corporate earnings and an overnight surge in oil
prices.
MSCI's world index, which tracks shares in
46 countries, hovered near record highs, cheered by a 2 percent
rise in oil prices and a rebound of the greenback from a
seven-week low.
U.S. President Donald Trump's pro-growth initiatives also
boosted sentiments.
"Everybody was a
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Jan 27 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian stocks were steady on
Friday in thin trading, tracking a rally in broader global peers
on strong U.S. corporate earnings and an overnight surge in oil
prices.
MSCI's world index, which tracks shares in
46 countries, hovered near record highs, cheered by a 2 percent
rise in oil prices and a rebound of the greenback from a
seven-week low.
U.S. President Donald Trump's pro-growth initiatives also
boosted sentiments.
"Everybody was a
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Hong Kong stocks ease off 3-month high ahead of holiday weekend
HONG KONG, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks slipped on
Friday, ending four straight days of gains but only easing
slightly from three-month highs as investors took profit ahead
of the holiday weekend.
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Friday, ending four straight days of gains but only easing
slightly from three-month highs as investors took profit ahead
of the holiday weekend.
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Toshiba decides to split off core chip business, sell stake
TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp's board on
Friday approved plans to make its core chip business a separate
company and seek outside investment in it, aiming to avoid being
crippled by an upcoming multi-billion dollar writedown for its
U.S. nuclear business.
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Friday approved plans to make its core chip business a separate
company and seek outside investment in it, aiming to avoid being
crippled by an upcoming multi-billion dollar writedown for its
U.S. nuclear business.
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Digital Bridge to acquire Vantage Data Centers for $1 bln -sources
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Digital Bridge Holdings LLC, a firm that
invests in data centers, has agreed to acquire Vantage Data
Centers Management Co LLC from buyout firm Silver Lake Partners
for well over $1 billion, including debt, people familiar with
the matter said on Thursday.
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invests in data centers, has agreed to acquire Vantage Data
Centers Management Co LLC from buyout firm Silver Lake Partners
for well over $1 billion, including debt, people familiar with
the matter said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 2-PayPal outlook muted on mobile competition, currency trends
Jan 26 (Reuters) - PayPal Holdings Inc offered a
subdued outlook on Thursday, as it faced unpredictable currency
fluctuations and an increasingly competitive digital payments
market.
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subdued outlook on Thursday, as it faced unpredictable currency
fluctuations and an increasingly competitive digital payments
market.
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BRIEF-Charles Schwab increases quarterly dividend by 14 percent
* Increase quarterly cash dividend to $0.08 per common share
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UPDATE 3-Trump tells Republican lawmakers: Enough talk. Time to deliver.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump
pushed Republican lawmakers on Thursday for swift action on a
sweeping agenda including his planned U.S.-Mexican border wall,
tax cuts and repealing the Obamacare law, despite tensions over
timetables and priorities.
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pushed Republican lawmakers on Thursday for swift action on a
sweeping agenda including his planned U.S.-Mexican border wall,
tax cuts and repealing the Obamacare law, despite tensions over
timetables and priorities.
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UPDATE 1-Jagged Peak Energy prices $474 mln IPO below range -source
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Jagged Peak Energy LLC raised
$474 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday,
significantly below the roughly $650 million it was targeting, a
source familiar with the situation said.
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$474 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday,
significantly below the roughly $650 million it was targeting, a
source familiar with the situation said.
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UPDATE 1-Ackman's fund mum on names of latest investments
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Billionaire hedge fund manager
William Ackman, who has long courted publicity with his
multibillion-dollar stock investments, took a new tack on
Thursday when he shrouded his most recent bets in mystery.
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William Ackman, who has long courted publicity with his
multibillion-dollar stock investments, took a new tack on
Thursday when he shrouded his most recent bets in mystery.
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Investors pull $5.7 bln from U.S. stock funds in latest week -Lipper
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Investors pulled $5.7 billion
from U.S.-based stock funds during the week through Jan. 25,
unraveling a move into equities following the presidential
election last year Lipper data showed on Thursday.
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from U.S.-based stock funds during the week through Jan. 25,
unraveling a move into equities following the presidential
election last year Lipper data showed on Thursday.
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BRIEF-First South Bancorp reports Q4 earnings per share $0.21
* Quarterly net interest income $8.42 million versus $7.73
million
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BRIEF-Hometrust Bancshares Q2 earnings per share $0.17
* Hometrust bancshares, inc. Reports financial results for
the second fiscal quarter of 2017
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the second fiscal quarter of 2017
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Borrowers hesitate even as buyside eyes Mexico
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (IFR) - While cheap valuations have put
Mexico back on bond investors' radar, the country's borrowers
are far from ready to jump in, due to unease over US trade
policies and soaring funding costs.
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Mexico back on bond investors' radar, the country's borrowers
are far from ready to jump in, due to unease over US trade
policies and soaring funding costs.
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Credit China invests $30 mln in U.S. blockchain firm Bitfury
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Bitfury, a U.S. infrastructure
provider of bitcoin and private blockchains, announced on
Thursday that Credit China FinTech Holdings Ltd has
invested $30 million in the company.
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provider of bitcoin and private blockchains, announced on
Thursday that Credit China FinTech Holdings Ltd has
invested $30 million in the company.
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Intesa CEO says insurers need integration with banking network
TURIN, Italy, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Insurers make sense when
they are integrated into a banking network, the head of Intesa
Sanpaolo said on Thursday, after the Italian bank said this week
it was studying possible "industrial combinations" with insurer
Assicurazioni Generali.
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they are integrated into a banking network, the head of Intesa
Sanpaolo said on Thursday, after the Italian bank said this week
it was studying possible "industrial combinations" with insurer
Assicurazioni Generali.
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Italy's Banco BPM explores sale of asset manager Aletti -sources
LONDON/MILAN, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Newly-fomed Banco BPM
is considering a sale of its asset manager Aletti
Gestielle SGR as it seeks to "optimise" the Italian bank's
assets, sources told Reuters on Thursday.
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is considering a sale of its asset manager Aletti
Gestielle SGR as it seeks to "optimise" the Italian bank's
assets, sources told Reuters on Thursday.
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Moody's puts Novartis on notice over debt-funded buyback plan
ZURICH, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Moody's cut Novartis's
debt rating outlook on Thursday to negative from stable, saying
the Swiss drugmaker's borrowing capacity would be weakened by
its debt-financed share buyback at a time of stagnating sales.
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debt rating outlook on Thursday to negative from stable, saying
the Swiss drugmaker's borrowing capacity would be weakened by
its debt-financed share buyback at a time of stagnating sales.
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BRIEF-Seizert Capital Partners LLC reports 5.96 pct passive stake in Liberty Media Corp as of Dec 31
* Seizert Capital Partners LLC reports a 5.96 percent
passive stake in Liberty Media Corp as of December 31, 2016 -
SEC filing
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passive stake in Liberty Media Corp as of December 31, 2016 -
SEC filing
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UPDATE 2-Blackstone's 4th-quarter profit beats forecasts
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Blackstone Group LP, the
world's biggest alternative asset manager, said on Thursday it
was hopeful it can cope with any U.S. tax reforms after posting
better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings on the back of a
stronger stock market.
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world's biggest alternative asset manager, said on Thursday it
was hopeful it can cope with any U.S. tax reforms after posting
better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings on the back of a
stronger stock market.
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REFILE-DERIVATIVES-MiFID reforms could accelerate ETF growth
LONDON, Jan 26 (IFR) - Sweeping reforms set to take effect
in 2018 could accelerate growth in European exchange-traded
funds as reporting rules amalgamate fragmented exchange
liquidity and cast light on an "invisible" portion of the market
that currently trades over the counter.
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in 2018 could accelerate growth in European exchange-traded
funds as reporting rules amalgamate fragmented exchange
liquidity and cast light on an "invisible" portion of the market
that currently trades over the counter.
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SEC charges two former Och-Ziff executives in corruption case
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission said on Thursday it charged two former
executives at Och-Ziff Capital Management Group with
masterminding a far-reaching bribery scheme that violated the
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
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Exchange Commission said on Thursday it charged two former
executives at Och-Ziff Capital Management Group with
masterminding a far-reaching bribery scheme that violated the
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
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EFG International CEO says BSI integration entirely on schedule
ZURICH, Jan 26 (Reuters) - EFG International's
integration of BSI Bank, the private bank it bought last year
from BTG Pactual, is "entirely on schedule", Chief
Executive Joe Straehle said on Thursday.
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integration of BSI Bank, the private bank it bought last year
from BTG Pactual, is "entirely on schedule", Chief
Executive Joe Straehle said on Thursday.
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Tie-up between Intesa and Generali would be "market operation"-minister
BRUSSELS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Italian Economy Minister Pier
Carlo Padoan said on Thursday that a possible tie-up between the
country's biggest retail lender Intesa Sanpaolo and its
largest insurer Assicurazioni Generali would be a
market affair.
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Carlo Padoan said on Thursday that a possible tie-up between the
country's biggest retail lender Intesa Sanpaolo and its
largest insurer Assicurazioni Generali would be a
market affair.
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BRIEF-Artis REIT announces redemption of Series G convertible debentures effective Feb. 28
* Artis Real Estate Investment Trust announces redemption of
Series G convertible debentures effective February 28, 2017
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Series G convertible debentures effective February 28, 2017
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BRIEF-ITC Corp was informed by vendor that vendor and Ace Pride Holdings entered into sale and purchase agreement
* Co was informed by vendor that on 23 January 2017 that
vendor and offeror entered into sale and purchase agreement
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vendor and offeror entered into sale and purchase agreement
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Turkey gives Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ permission for local advisory services
ISTANBUL, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Turkey's banking regulator has
granted the local arm of Japanese lender Mitsubishi UFJ
Financial Group permission to give support and advisory
services for some credit transactions, the government said in
its Official Gazette on Thursday.
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granted the local arm of Japanese lender Mitsubishi UFJ
Financial Group permission to give support and advisory
services for some credit transactions, the government said in
its Official Gazette on Thursday.
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BRIEF-Russia's Polyus says Sukhoi Log is a unique asset
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Russia's largest gold producer Polyus
said on Thursday, after its joint venture with Rostec
won a state auction to develop the Sukhoi Log gold deposit:
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said on Thursday, after its joint venture with Rostec
won a state auction to develop the Sukhoi Log gold deposit:
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Uganda negotiating $2.3 bln loan with China to fund rail line
KAMPALA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Uganda is negotiating a $2.3
billion loan with China's Exim Bank to fund an initial 273 km
stretch of rail line the east African country is planning to
build for faster and cheaper transportation, an official said on
Thursday.
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billion loan with China's Exim Bank to fund an initial 273 km
stretch of rail line the east African country is planning to
build for faster and cheaper transportation, an official said on
Thursday.
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Buyside dominant price makers on MarketAxess
LONDON, Jan 26 (IFR) - Investors have become the dominant
liquidity providers on MarketAxess's Open Trading platform,
though rapid growth in participant firms appeared to level off
in 2016.
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liquidity providers on MarketAxess's Open Trading platform,
though rapid growth in participant firms appeared to level off
in 2016.
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Qatar investment in Russia to bolster OPEC, non-OPEC ties - Barkindo
MOSCOW, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Qatar's investments in Russia
will further strengthen ties between the Organization of the
Petroleum Exporting Countries and non-member oil producers, OPEC
Secretary-General Mohammed Barkindo told Reuters.
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will further strengthen ties between the Organization of the
Petroleum Exporting Countries and non-member oil producers, OPEC
Secretary-General Mohammed Barkindo told Reuters.
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Singapore's Keppel posts smallest annual profit in a decade
SINGAPORE, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Singapore's Keppel Corporation
Ltd said on Thursday fourth-quarter net profit fell 65
percent and 2016 profits tumbled to a decade low due to a dearth
of orders at its rig-building business and provisions for
impairments.
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Ltd said on Thursday fourth-quarter net profit fell 65
percent and 2016 profits tumbled to a decade low due to a dearth
of orders at its rig-building business and provisions for
impairments.
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European shares hit 1-year high on M&A deal, Actelion soars
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - European shares climbed to a
one-year high on Thursday after news that Johnson & Johnson
will buy the Swiss biotech firm Actelion in a
$30 billion deal.
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one-year high on Thursday after news that Johnson & Johnson
will buy the Swiss biotech firm Actelion in a
$30 billion deal.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
BRIEF-Property firm Great Portland sees "healthy" interest despite economic uncertainty
* 16 new lettings (86,600 sq ft) signed generating annual
rent of 7.2 million stg (our share: 6.4 million stg); 2 pct
above march 2016 ERV
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rent of 7.2 million stg (our share: 6.4 million stg); 2 pct
above march 2016 ERV
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Britain's 3i Group posts 24 pct Q3 return on assets
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Investment company 3i Group's
total return on assets reached 24.1 percent in its third
quarter to Dec 31, it said on Thursday, helped by strong
performance in its private equity division.
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total return on assets reached 24.1 percent in its third
quarter to Dec 31, it said on Thursday, helped by strong
performance in its private equity division.
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UPDATE 2-TransCanada has not yet broached Keystone XL with shippers-CEO
WHISTLER, British Columbia, Jan 25 (Reuters) - TransCanada
Corp has yet to discuss the Keystone XL oil pipeline with
shippers and is not certain if all were still in support of it,
the company's CEO said on Wednesday in his first public comments
since President Donald Trump revived the project.
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Corp has yet to discuss the Keystone XL oil pipeline with
shippers and is not certain if all were still in support of it,
the company's CEO said on Wednesday in his first public comments
since President Donald Trump revived the project.
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BRIEF-HMN Financial Inc fourth quarter earnings per share $0.35
* Says qtrly net interest income of $6.3 million, up $0.6
million from $5.7 million for q4 of 2015
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million from $5.7 million for q4 of 2015
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Dubai's Mashreq board proposes cash dividend of 40 pct for 2016
DUBAI, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Mashreq, Dubai's
third-biggest bank by assets, said on Thursday its board had
proposed a cash dividend of 40 percent of the bank's paid up
capital for 2016.
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third-biggest bank by assets, said on Thursday its board had
proposed a cash dividend of 40 percent of the bank's paid up
capital for 2016.
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BRIEF-National Finance Co board recommneds cash and stock dividend for 2016
* Board recommneds cash dividend of 14 percent and stock
dividend of 3 percent for 2016
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Qatar International Islamic Bank Q4 net profit slips 7.2 pct
DUBAI, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Qatar International Islamic Bank
, the Gulf state's third-largest listed Islamic bank by
assets, reported a 7.2 percent fall in fourth-quarter net profit
on Thursday, according to Reuters calculations.
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, the Gulf state's third-largest listed Islamic bank by
assets, reported a 7.2 percent fall in fourth-quarter net profit
on Thursday, according to Reuters calculations.
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TransCanada to find out if shippers still behind Keystone XL -report
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan 25 (Reuters) - TransCanada Corp
does not know definitively if shippers are still behind
the recently revived Keystone XL pipeline project and will be
reaching out to them to find out, chief executive Russ Girling
said on Wednesday, according to the Canadian Press.
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does not know definitively if shippers are still behind
the recently revived Keystone XL pipeline project and will be
reaching out to them to find out, chief executive Russ Girling
said on Wednesday, according to the Canadian Press.
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BRIEF-Yango Group signs agreement to buy Smooth Ever Investments for 3.18 bln yuan
* Says the company enters into framework agreement to fully
acquire 100 percent stake in Smooth Ever Investments Limited,
with provisional price of 3.18 billion yuan
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acquire 100 percent stake in Smooth Ever Investments Limited,
with provisional price of 3.18 billion yuan
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Mexican official widens tax-dodge complaint against Trump
MEXICO CITY, Jan 25 (Reuters) - A Mexican official widened a
tax evasion complaint against U.S. President Donald Trump on
Wednesday, the same day the new American leader signed a decree
to speed up construction of a border wall between the two
countries.
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tax evasion complaint against U.S. President Donald Trump on
Wednesday, the same day the new American leader signed a decree
to speed up construction of a border wall between the two
countries.
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Fitch: China's One Belt, One Road Initiative Brings Risks
(The following statement was released by the rating agency)
Link to Fitch Ratings' Report: China's One Belt, One Road
Initiative Brings
Risks
https://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/893605
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, January 25 (Fitch) China's One Belt, One
Road (OBOR)
programme will support domestic demand in some of the economies
involved, and
may help to resolve some infrastructure inadequacies. However,
OBOR is driven
primarily by China's efforts to extend its global influence and
relieve domestic
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Link to Fitch Ratings' Report: China's One Belt, One Road
Initiative Brings
Risks
https://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/893605
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, January 25 (Fitch) China's One Belt, One
Road (OBOR)
programme will support domestic demand in some of the economies
involved, and
may help to resolve some infrastructure inadequacies. However,
OBOR is driven
primarily by China's efforts to extend its global influence and
relieve domestic
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Singapore Q4 private home prices fall 0.5 pct q/q, down 3.1 pct in 2016
SINGAPORE, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Singapore's Urban
Redevelopment Authority released detailed estimates for the
change in private home prices in the fourth quarter of 2016:
Quarter-on-quarter, percentage price change:
Quarter Q4/2016 Q3/2016
Singapore -0.5 -1.5
private
home prices
- For the whole of 2016, private residential property prices
fell 3.1 percent, after a 3.7 percent decline in 2015.
- For the whole of 2016, rentals of private re
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Redevelopment Authority released detailed estimates for the
change in private home prices in the fourth quarter of 2016:
Quarter-on-quarter, percentage price change:
Quarter Q4/2016 Q3/2016
Singapore -0.5 -1.5
private
home prices
- For the whole of 2016, private residential property prices
fell 3.1 percent, after a 3.7 percent decline in 2015.
- For the whole of 2016, rentals of private re
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UPDATE 3-U.S. Republicans lay out plans for Obamacare repeal
PHILADELPHIA, Jan 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Republican leaders on
Wednesday laid out plans for repealing Obamacare by spring,
followed by funding the building of a border wall and reforming
the tax code by late summer, as lawmakers launched an effort to
unify behind a legislative strategy.
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Wednesday laid out plans for repealing Obamacare by spring,
followed by funding the building of a border wall and reforming
the tax code by late summer, as lawmakers launched an effort to
unify behind a legislative strategy.
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BRIEF-FCB Financial Holdings Q4 core earnings per share $0.62
* FCB Financial Holdings Inc surpasses $9 billion in assets
and reports record fourth quarter 2016 financial results
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and reports record fourth quarter 2016 financial results
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UPDATE 1-Generali finance chief to leave, takeover talk mounts
MILAN, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Italy's Assicurazioni Generali
said on Wednesday its chief financial officer Alberto
Minali would be leaving at the end of the month, at a time of
uncertainty for the country's biggest insurer.
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said on Wednesday its chief financial officer Alberto
Minali would be leaving at the end of the month, at a time of
uncertainty for the country's biggest insurer.
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U.S. business borrowing for equipment falls 3 pct in Dec - ELFA
Jan 25 (Reuters) - U.S. companies' borrowing to spend on
capital investment fell 3 percent in December, compared with a
year earlier, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association
(ELFA) said.
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capital investment fell 3 percent in December, compared with a
year earlier, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association
(ELFA) said.
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UPDATE 1-Greece, lenders must show "realism, flexibility" in bailout review - central banker
ATHENS, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Greece and its foreign lenders
must both show "realism and flexibility" to swiftly complete a
review of the country's bailout programme, Greek Central Bank
Governor Yannis Stournaras said on Wednesday.
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must both show "realism and flexibility" to swiftly complete a
review of the country's bailout programme, Greek Central Bank
Governor Yannis Stournaras said on Wednesday.
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BRIEF-RBS takes multibillion pound charge as U.S. mis-selling fine looms- Sky News
* Royal Bank Of Scotland to announce within days it is
taking another multibillion pound charge for mis-selling
mortgage-backed securities - Sky News
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taking another multibillion pound charge for mis-selling
mortgage-backed securities - Sky News
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AXA CEO says not interested in Generali -DPA
FRANKFURT, Jan 25 (Reuters) - French insurer AXA
is not interested in a bid for Italian peer Assicurazioni
Generali, its chief executive told German news agency
DPA in remarks published on Wednesday.
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is not interested in a bid for Italian peer Assicurazioni
Generali, its chief executive told German news agency
DPA in remarks published on Wednesday.
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Corporates lead way in renewed LatAm bond supply surge
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (IFR) - The Latin American primary markets
were enjoying another burst of activity on Wednesday as
corporates led the way following a deluge of sovereign supply
last week.
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were enjoying another burst of activity on Wednesday as
corporates led the way following a deluge of sovereign supply
last week.
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BRIEF-Juna Equity Partners LP reports a passive stake of 5.5 percent in Evine Live as of Dec 31, 2016
* Juna Equity Partners Lp reports a passive stake of 5.5
percent in Evine Live Inc as of December 31, 2016 - SEC Filing
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percent in Evine Live Inc as of December 31, 2016 - SEC Filing
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BRIEF-Generali held 3.376 stake in Intesa as of Jan 23-filing
* held 3.376 percent of Intesa Sanpaolo as of Jan. 23,
according to a filing by market regulator Consob
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according to a filing by market regulator Consob
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Redefining a 'special relationship': Trump and May to talk trade
LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Trade will dominate the first
talks between the new leaders of the United States and Britain
this week, with both hoping commitments to a future deal will
redefine their 'special relationship' in a new world order.
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talks between the new leaders of the United States and Britain
this week, with both hoping commitments to a future deal will
redefine their 'special relationship' in a new world order.
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Russia's Finance Ministry says to start FX operations from Feb
MOSCOW, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Russia's Finance Ministry said on
Wednesday it would start forex operations on the domestic market
from February to shield the economy from oil swings.
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Wednesday it would start forex operations on the domestic market
from February to shield the economy from oil swings.
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NYSE plans NYSE American to counter 'Flash Boys' exchange IEX
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The operator of the New York
Stock Exchange said on Wednesday it will change the model of its
NYSE MKT exchange to implement a so-called speed bump, in a
direct challenge to the Investors' Exchange, the newest U.S.
stock exchange.
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Stock Exchange said on Wednesday it will change the model of its
NYSE MKT exchange to implement a so-called speed bump, in a
direct challenge to the Investors' Exchange, the newest U.S.
stock exchange.
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BRIEF-Tobin Properties issues bonds of SEK 170 million
* Has issued further bonds of 170 million Swedish crowns
($20 million) under co's existing bond loan isin SE 0008347371
with limit of 500 million crowns
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($20 million) under co's existing bond loan isin SE 0008347371
with limit of 500 million crowns
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YOUR MONEY-Early financial aid letters shake up college decisions
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The road to college has turned
into an autobahn for some high school seniors this year.
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into an autobahn for some high school seniors this year.
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BRIEF-SL Green sells Tarrytown NY office property
* SL Green Realty Corp - deal for $21 million
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BRIEF-S&P Global Inc apoints Stephanie Hill to its board
* S&P Global Inc -addition of Stephanie Hill to board brings
number of S&P global directors to 13
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number of S&P global directors to 13
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Israel's Bank Leumi trims stake in Kenon Holdings to 2.3 percent
* Israel's Bank Leumi said on Wednesday it sold
another 4.6 percent stake in Kenon Holdings for 112.5
million shekels ($30 million), or 45 shekels a share to Ansonia
Holdings Singapore.
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another 4.6 percent stake in Kenon Holdings for 112.5
million shekels ($30 million), or 45 shekels a share to Ansonia
Holdings Singapore.
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BRIEF-CHC Student Housing provides update on business combination with Dundee Acquisition Ltd
* CHC Student Housing Corp provides update on business
combination with dundee acquisition ltd.
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combination with dundee acquisition ltd.
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