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Some MF Global clients defect as troubles grow - National Post (registration)
The company's credit lines have been drawn down upon but not exhausted, according to a source briefed on the matter. Its board voted on Wednesday to review alternatives that could include asset sales, a merger or selling the entire business, ...
Hands off our taxpayers, Flaherty tells US - National Post (registration)
... are underway involving the US Treasury Department on proposed US legislation that will compel Canadian banks to turn over information on their American clients to the US Internal Revenue Service, according to a source briefed on the matter. ...
Ebullient hedge funds weigh up IPOs again - National Post (registration)
We've seen a couple of managers go public and we could see a few others follow suit,” said one prime broker who spoke on condition of anonymity. “We've spoken to two or three funds in the last couple of weeks — they're asking us for guidance. ...
Markets not budging on default talk - National Post (registration)
“It's one of those things that is just so difficult to handicap,” said another Canadian fixed-income manager, who asked not to be identified. “The probability of it occurring is very low, but if it does happen, the consequences could be quite severe. ...
BP set to clinch US$7.2-billion energy deal in India - National Post (registration)
The oil ministry has recommended that the deal go through and referred it to the cabinet because of the large investment involved, the official, who asked not to be identified, told reporters in New Delhi. BP wants to tap demand in Asia's ...
The Sino-Forest buzz saw - National Post (registration)
“He has a good track record and has been successful in the past,” said a managing partner at a Canadian investment firm focused on China, who chose to remain anonymous. The partner added that short sellers like Muddy Waters play a very valuable role in ...
SAIC near GM IPO stake buy: sources - National Post (registration)
The people were not authorized to speak with the media and declined to be named because the talks are private. This would not be SAIC's first overseas foray ...
Matt Gurney: Obama's war with the generals - National Post (registration)
James Jones, the national security adviser, is resigning and will be replaced by his deputy, Thomas E. Donilon, senior administration officials said. ...