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USD 9 Billion Dollar Deal for Cebercus Capital Management
A party that was led by the private equity firm Ceberus Capital Management, has agreed to acquire Safeway. This deal is worth over 9 billion US Dollars. The deal also…
A good 4th quater for the German equity capital market
After a weak start, the German equity capital market picked up at the end of 2012: “With a figure of € 5.84 billion, investments almost reached the level of the…
David Cameron speech on Britain and Europe (full version)
Wednesday 23 January 2013 This morning I want to talk about the future of Europe. But first, let us remember the past. Seventy years ago, Europe was being torn apart…
Seafaring Biofuels: Finding the Right Fuel for the Fleet
19 january 2013 As the largest user of diesel in the U.S., the Navy is vulnerable to disruptions in fuel supply. To help in the search for alternative fuels, the…
European Investment Bank Approves Loan for Ukrainian Hydro Program
19 january 2013 LUXEMBOURG The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a plan to finance UkrHydroEnergo’s hydroelectric modernization and upgrade program with a loan worth US$257 million. EIB’s loan will…
Creating a Hybrid Hydro-Wind System on a Spanish Island
19 january 2013 El Hierro, Spain — The island of El Hierro, a part of the Canary Islands chain off the coast of Spain, is implementing a hybrid hydroelectric and…
Sweden Won’t Heed Industry Call for Higher Wind Energy Targets
19 january 2013 HELSINKI — Sweden will not respond to calls from wind-power developers to boost targets for alternative energy output, for fear of undermining investor confidence. “I know it…
Minimum capital requirements for banks analysed
Eliminating the complexity and misguided risk-weighting system in favor of tangible equity capital could not be more logical or sound. It does not surprise me that Deutsche Bank is one…
Is Basel III going to prevent another global banking crisis?
As the world struggles to address the urgent need to have stronger capital standards for banks, I am reminded of a Midwestern saying I heard often as a young man:…
Community Land Scotland submission to land reform review
13 January 2013 An organisation which represents community landowners has sought greater financial and legal support to people’s rights to buy the land they live on. Community Land Scotland has…
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