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Rivals plot £10bn bid for RBS's US arm

Itau Unibanco, one of Brazil’s largest banks, and Canada’s TD Bank are among those reported to be plotting bids to transform their coverage of the US.

Statistical flaws found in hedge fund study

Nevertheless, the claims in the book received widespread coverage, and we felt it was important that they were properly examined.

Ageas first-half insurance buoyed by UK business‎

the majority owner of Belgium’s biggest life insurer, reported insurance profit that beat analyst estimates and announced a stock buyback as a lockup on 78.9 million shares held by BNP Paribas SA (BNP) expires.

Armajaro set to launch financials hedge fund

The Armajaro Global Financials Fund will start with up to $100 million of assets under management, which could rise to more than $1 billion if the strategy performs, AAM said on Monday.

Zaoui Brothers Found New Firm After Yoel Leaves Goldman

The pair, who are French citizens, attracted attention in the late 1990s for being on the opposite sides of some of the era’s biggest takeover battles, including the $58 billion deal that created French energy giant Total SA and Vodafone Group Plc (

Dutch financial-services firm may sell Canadian Online Bank

The businesses may be sold for about 2.1 billion euros ($2.6 billion), with most of that value in the Canadian bank, according to Cor Kluis, an analyst at Rabobank International.

AXA first-half earnings fall, beat forecasts

"The solidity of our first half results can be explained by the fact that our strategy for several years now has focused on market lines that are less market-sensitive: P&C, health and protection," Chief Financial Officer Gerald Harlin said

Generali avoids writedowns to increase profit‎

Unveiling its first set of results under new Chief Executive Mario Greco, Generali said its net profit had seen a "strong progression" in the second quarter.

Catholic fund fails to convince believers

The aim was to replicate the success of funds compliant with Shariah law which have been in strong demand with Muslim investors.

Islamic Bank of Britain launches savings bond paying 4%

It's pretty rare for a decent rate on a savings account to come along, but the Islamic Bank of Britain (IBB) has done just this with its new two-year fixed rate account paying 4%.

Alliance Trust acquires Aviva Investors' £1.2bn SRI business

The team will continue to provide investment advice for the current SRI funds under an investment-advisory agreement.

Greece's Eurobank Considers Buying Emporiki Bank

Eurobank's statement comes immediately after an earlier announcement from National Bank of Greece SA, Greece's largest lender, which said it hadn't submitted a binding offer for Emporiki.

BRE Bank H1 net up 20 pct, above expectations

BRE said on Thursday its net profit increased to 651 million zlotys in the first six months of the year.

Pioneer Investments Celebrates 20 Years In Poland

Besides launching the first mutual fund in Poland, Pioneer Pekao TFI S.A. was also the first company which offered special programs of regular savings through mutual funds – dedicated both to individuals and companies.

KBC closes sale consumer finance business in Poland

Żagiel S.A. is one of the most experienced financial intermediaries in Poland, distributing and actively marketing consumer finance products (point of sale instalment loans, cash loans and credit cards).

HSBC Holdings Unit Sells Hungarian Consumer Finance Business

HSBC Credit Zrt had gross assets of 5.28 million dollars at June 30.

Barclays to launch discretionary service on Elevate

Barclays will launch its discretionary portfolio managment service - which includes five portfolios - on the Axa Weatlh Elevate platform

39% increase in weekly ETP turnover due to 75% increase in inverse and leveraged ETFs

On a 20 day basis Lyxor was ranked number 2 with 19.5% market share with iShares at number 1 with market share of 35.4%.

Franklin Templeton seeks FSA approval for Brazilian multi-asset fund

The Franklin Brazil Opportunities fund will be run by the company’s international CIO Stephen Dover, which he will co-manage alongside Sao Paulo-based duo Marco Freire and Frederico Sampaio, who form a core part of the company’s Brazilian asse

Ashburton to close funds after review

The funds include the Euro Asset Management, Sterling Total Return Bond, Dollar Total Return Bond, Americas Equity, Japan Equity fund.

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