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Greek Aid Call Would Send ‘Worst’ Signal, Finance Minister Says
Greek Aid Call Would Send ‘Worst’ Signal, Finance Minister Says Greek Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou said an appeal for outside help to solve the nation’s budget squeeze would send out “the worst possible signal” to investors. Read more on BusinessWeek
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-02-05 10:43 Resolution says prioritises insurance deals
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-02-05 10:43 Resolution says prioritises insurance deals LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – British takeover vehicle Resolution said it was prioritising deals in the insurance sector, after a newspaper reported it might bid for parts of bailed-out lender Royal Bank of Scotland. “Our focus continues to be on UK life and asset management,” [...]
Iran May Yield to Coordinated Sanctions, Gates Says (Update1)
Iran May Yield to Coordinated Sanctions, Gates Says (Update1) U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said coordinated sanctions and pressure on Iran, especially measures that don’t hurt ordinary citizens, may still persuade the country’s leaders to end any pursuit of nuclear weapons. Read more on BusinessWeek
Gates Says U.S., Iran Aren’t Close to Nuclear Accord (Update2)
Gates Says U.S., Iran Aren’t Close to Nuclear Accord (Update2) Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) — U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he doesn’t regard Iran as close to an accord with international powers on the handling of uranium. Read more on Bloomberg
More Countries to Follow Asia on Mortgage Caps, Geoghegan Says
More Countries to Follow Asia on Mortgage Caps, Geoghegan Says Feb. 1 (Bloomberg) — HSBC Holdings Plc Chief Executive Officer Michael Geoghegan said more countries will adopt the mortgage lending caps that protected Asia during the collapse in the U.S. and U.K. housing markets. Read more on Bloomberg