Friday, March 31, 2006
A blow to Prince’s effort to restore ethics
BBC NEWS | Business | Royal Mail wants shares for staff
FT.com / By industry / Financial services - BoNY and JPMorgan in banking talks
FT.com / By industry / Financial services - Australia sues Citigroup for alleged insider trading
Thursday, March 30, 2006
U.S. exchanges still eye foreign expansion: analysts - MarketWatch
Hunted LSE may turn hunter - analysts
Latest Business News and Financial Information Reuters.co.uk: "Hunted LSE may turn hunter - analysts"
Equitable Life finances improve, in "serious talks
Reuters Business Channel Reuters.com: "Equitable Life finances improve, in 'serious talks"
Rosbank to closely monitor Ukraine; advances with IPO plans
Rosbank, the seventh largest Russian bank, finds Ukraine an interesting market for potential expansion, reported Vedomosti. The paper published an interview with Rosbank CEO Alexander Popov. In comments about potential expansion of the bank, he stated that Ukraine is “very interesting”, but admitted that Ukrainian assets are expensive. However, Rosbank will monitor this area, Popov confirmed. Popov also stated that Rosbank already has a subsidiary in Belarus. At the moment Rosbank does not consider its presence in other CIS countries, he added. Popov confirmed Rosbank’s preparations its for London IPO, Vedomosti also wrote. Rosbank is in about 97% controlled by Interros, the Russian holding company. The bank had assets of RUR 199.5bn (EUR 5.9bn) as of 1 January 2006, Vedomosti wrote, with reference to Interfax data.
Source
Vedomosti
Value
EUR 5,900m (Rosbank assets as of 1 January 2006)
Source
Vedomosti
Value
EUR 5,900m (Rosbank assets as of 1 January 2006)
London Stock Exchange - 1/11/2005 Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc opens the London Market
BBC NEWS | Business | Nasdaq withdraws LSE takeover bid
FT.com / World / UK - Foreigners' share of UK bonds soars
BBC NEWS | Business | Alliance & Leicester 'spurns bid'
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Computershare Global position
BBC NEWS | Business | Macquarie joins BAA bidding team
Citi - RBS - Market activity today
Dealers also noted rumours that Citibank could make a 2,600 pence bid for Royal Bank of Scotland, which pushed the shares 12 pence higher at 1,852.
The changing world of stock transfer
BP leads the way
TSX CEO wants Canada to be better, stronger, faster
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
allAfrica.com: South Africa: Ultra Sells Majority Stake to Australians
BBC NEWS | Business | GUS to demerge Argos and Experian
Telegraph | Money | Singaporean investors move in on bank
Monday, March 27, 2006
BBC NEWS | Business | Australian exchanges plan merger
JPMorgan Chase chief Jamie Dimon may want to do 'breathtaking deal' - report
mergermarket.com: "JPMorgan Chase chief Jamie Dimon may want to do 'breathtaking deal' - report "
Sunday, March 26, 2006
RBS to see GBP 80bn bid from US player - report
Friday, March 24, 2006
FT.com / By industry / IT - Aldridge's footprints in the corridors of power
Anglo cedes control of Ashanti gold
BBC NEWS | Business | Alcatel and Lucent discuss merger
Thursday, March 23, 2006
BBC NEWS | Politics | Capita boss quits over Blair loan
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
BBC NEWS | Business | Global elite 'to advise Treasury'
Sunday, March 19, 2006
UK PRESS: MacQuarie Lines Up BAA For 850p-900p Bid>BAA.LN
BG could receive bid this week; Gazprom could be the suitor – reports
mergermarket.com: "BG could receive bid this week; Gazprom could be the suitor � reports "
BBC NEWS | Business | Prudential rejects Aviva takeover
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Lord Levy: Labour's fundraiser
BBC NEWS | Business | BAA rejects Spanish takeover bid
Friday, March 17, 2006
Centrica up following rumoured interest by Gazprom
Centrica up following rumoured interest by Gazprom
L'Oreal to take over Body Shop
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Capita Financial fined for fraud
LSE: Nasdaq will consider increasing offer; Apcims wants guarantee of no interference from US
mergermarket.com: "LSE: Nasdaq will consider increasing offer; Apcims wants guarantee of no interference from US "
BP rumoured to be bid target for Exxon Mobil – market reports
mergermarket.com: "BP rumoured to be bid target for Exxon Mobil � market reports "
The battle for LSE - Nasdaq chief to meet leading LSE investors
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
CCCG plans US$1bn Hong Kong listing
FT.com / Home UK - CCCG plans US$1bn Hong Kong listing: "CCCG plans US$1bn Hong Kong listing"
SEC could ease deregistration
Euronext to kick start D Borse merger talks
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
BBC NEWS | Business | Cairn ready to float Indian arm
LSE - The idea of 24-hour share trading strikes many as a dystopian nightmare
Rio Tinto acquires 6.6% in Ashton Mining of Canada for EUR 5.6m; now holds 51.7%
mergermarket.com: "Rio Tinto acquires 6.6% in Ashton Mining of Canada for EUR 5.6m; now holds 51.7% "
Monday, March 13, 2006
Telegraph | Money | LSE 'up for sale'
Thames Water to see GBP 8bn bid from Cheung Kong Infrastructure this week
mergermarket.com: "Thames Water to see GBP 8bn bid from Cheung Kong Infrastructure this week � report "
LSE may favour deal with NYSE to defend against NASDAQ overtures -reports
mergermarket.com: "LSE may favour deal with NYSE to defend against NASDAQ overtures -reports
StoryLSE�s next step to defend against Nasdaq�s offer might involve a rival bid from the New York Stock Exchange, a Sunday Times report said. The report said that the London Stock Exchange (LSE) is likely to rebuff the overtures of Nasdaq in favour of a potential deal with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the larger of the two New York-based stock exchanges. The item cited sources close to the LSE, who said this weekend that Nasdaq�s approach would prompt LSE to begin bid discussions with NYSE.
NYSE chief executive John Thain is believed to have instructed NYSE�s advisers, Citigroup, to put together a bid for LSE, according to the report. LSE rejected Nasdaq�s GBP 2.4bn (EUR 3.4bn) takeover bid on Friday (10 March). Analysts cited by a report in The Observer think LSE chief executive Clara Furse wants to prompt a bid battle by encouraging a �White knight� counter bid from NYSE. A report in The Business cited Wall Street sources who said that Citigroup is considering options for NYSE, but that the exchange has a dilemma in that it is still working on its recent flotation, and with preparations for a secondary share issue. The source said the idea of a counter-offer has not been dismissed.
It is understood that Nasdaq is prepared to go hostile with its offer if it fails to secure a recommendation from the LSE board, the Observer report said. The Business item cited City sources who said Nasdaq�s all-cash bid would be funded with debt and contributions from investors. Hellman & Friedman and Silver "
StoryLSE�s next step to defend against Nasdaq�s offer might involve a rival bid from the New York Stock Exchange, a Sunday Times report said. The report said that the London Stock Exchange (LSE) is likely to rebuff the overtures of Nasdaq in favour of a potential deal with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the larger of the two New York-based stock exchanges. The item cited sources close to the LSE, who said this weekend that Nasdaq�s approach would prompt LSE to begin bid discussions with NYSE.
NYSE chief executive John Thain is believed to have instructed NYSE�s advisers, Citigroup, to put together a bid for LSE, according to the report. LSE rejected Nasdaq�s GBP 2.4bn (EUR 3.4bn) takeover bid on Friday (10 March). Analysts cited by a report in The Observer think LSE chief executive Clara Furse wants to prompt a bid battle by encouraging a �White knight� counter bid from NYSE. A report in The Business cited Wall Street sources who said that Citigroup is considering options for NYSE, but that the exchange has a dilemma in that it is still working on its recent flotation, and with preparations for a secondary share issue. The source said the idea of a counter-offer has not been dismissed.
It is understood that Nasdaq is prepared to go hostile with its offer if it fails to secure a recommendation from the LSE board, the Observer report said. The Business item cited City sources who said Nasdaq�s all-cash bid would be funded with debt and contributions from investors. Hellman & Friedman and Silver "
Telegraph | Money | Nasdaq bid sends LSE shares soaring
BBC NEWS | Business | Merck makes hostile Schering bid
BBC NEWS | Business | Capital One eyes banking top 10
FT.com / Lex - Lex: Global exchanges
FT.com / Lex - Lex: Demise of the ADR
Telegraph | Money | Nasdaq mulls listing in UK
Sunday, March 12, 2006
BBC NEWS | Business | BAA may become bidding war target
BBC NEWS | Business | NYSE 'plans London Exchange bid'
BBC NEWS | Business | Vodafone row claims see Gent quit
LloydsTSB up on talk UBS retained by European buyer
mergermarket.com: "LloydsTSB up on talk UBS retained by European buyer - market report "
Telegraph | Money | Credit Agricole plan to move into UK could target A&L
Friday, March 10, 2006
BBC NEWS | Business | LSE rejects Nasdaq takeover bid
LSE: Euronext to receive EC Commission's clearance to bid as soon as Monday – report
mergermarket.com: "LSE: Euronext to receive EC Commission's clearance to bid as soon as Monday � report "
ScottishPower: E.On/Endesa puts SSE back in bid picture, no talks at present
mergermarket.com: "ScottishPower: E.On/Endesa puts SSE back in bid picture, no talks at present
mergermarket"
mergermarket"
Bradford & Bingley: BBVA, SCH and Northern Rock re-emerge as potential bidders
mergermarket.com: "Bradford & Bingley: BBVA, SCH and Northern Rock re-emerge as potential bidders - market reports "
GlobalCustodian.com - Multiple Voting Of Stock On Loan Is Influencing Proxy Battles, Says Bloomberg Report
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Shareholder rights are an antidote to company regulation
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
BBC NEWS | Business | FTSE stays the same after review
FT.com / Lex - Lex: Cross-border trading
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
GlobalCustodian.com - STRATE Does Not Compete With South African Custodians, Insists Singer
Monday, March 06, 2006
Proxy solicitor wins its second consecutive Tops Award
BBC NEWS | Business | AT&T in $67bn BellSouth takeover
Sunday, March 05, 2006
BBC NEWS | Business | BOC and Linde 'near to £8bn deal'
Friday, March 03, 2006
FT.com / China / Finance & Markets - Bankers fly in to woo ICBC in IPO frenzy
FT.com / China / Finance & Markets - China's Citic plans $1bn overseas listing
FT.com / By industry / Financial services - StanChart seeks acquisitions after record profits
BBC NEWS | Business | High Court clears P&O's takeover
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Multiple Voting Of Stock On Loan Is Influencing Proxy Battles, Says Bloomberg Report
Societe Generale Buys European Fund Services (EFS) To Acquire Transfer Agency Capability
Director Elections And Boardroom Pay Are The Hot Topics For The 2006 US Proxy Voting Season, Says GovernanceMetrics
Unilever may receive bid approach from P&G – market reports
mergermarket.com: "Unilever may receive bid approach from P&G � market reports "
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Moscow Exchange to Cooperate With LSE
Telegraph | Money | Cazenove shapes up for acquisition
