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UAE's FAB gives price guidance for its 5-yr sukuk

Jan 8 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates' largest lender, First Abu Dhabi Bank, has given price guidance of around 100 basis points over U.S. Treasuries for its dollar-denominated Islamic bonds, according to a document seen by Reuters on Monday.

UAE's FAB gives price guidance for its 5-yr sukuk

Jan 8 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates' largest lender, First Abu Dhabi Bank, has given price guidance of around 100 basis points over U.S. Treasuries for its dollar-denominated Islamic bonds, according to a document seen by Reuters on Monday.

HSBC completes sale of retail banking business in France

Jan 1 (Reuters) - HSBC subsidiary HSBC Continental Europe (HBCE) has completed the sale of its retail banking business in France to Crédit Commercial de France (CCF), a subsidiary of My Money Group, the British lender said in a statement on Monday.

HSBC transfers retail bank in France to private equity firm Cerberus

(Alliance News) - After more than two years, HSBC Holdings PLC transferred on Monday for an undisclosed amount its retail banking network in France to My Money Group, controlled by US private equity fund Cerberus Capital Management LP.

Rai Way investors seek update on mooted TV towers tie-up - sources

Tie-up with EI Towers would create national leader

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Rai Way investors seek update on mooted TV towers tie-up - sources

MILAN, Dec 22 (Reuters) - A group of investors holding around 10% of Rai Way's MI> capital has asked for the board of the state-owned Italian TV towers group to provide an update on a long-mooted combination with rival EI Towers to create a national champion, sources said on Friday.

South Korea fines two global banks for short-selling rule breaches

SEOUL, Dec 22 (Reuters) - South Korea's financial regulator said on Friday that it would fine two unnamed global investment banks and one local brokerage a record 26.5 billion won ($20.41 million) in total for naked short selling.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks snowed under; UK on brink of recession

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened lower on Friday, with investors not feeling in a festive mood ahead of US inflation data.

LONDON BRIEFING: UK on brink of recession as economy contracts in Q3

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are likely to open lower on Friday, with investors feeling frosty ahead of a US inflation print this afternoon, amid sobering UK economic growth data.

Canada govt approves $13bn sale of HSBC local unit to RBC

(Sharecast News) - The Canadian government has approved the $13.5bn takeover of HSBC Canada by RBC, allowing the sale to proceed despite calls for it to be blocked over fears of reduced competition in the sector.

HSBC eyes special payout as Canada OKs USD10 billion unit sale to RBC

(Alliance News) - HSBC Holdings PLC on Friday said the sale of its business in Canada to Royal Bank of Canada has received approval from the Canadian minister of finance, enabling the deal to proceed.

Canada approves RBC's deal for HSBC Canada, with conditions

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Barclays extends lease on Canary Wharf headquarters until 2039

LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Barclays has signed an agreement with Canary Wharf Group (CWG) to extend the lease on its British headquarters in the financial district until 2039, CWG said on Thursday.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS cuts DS Smith; Kepler likes Genus

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and Tuesday:

UK banks face 'step change' rule to reimburse defrauded customers

LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Britain's banks and other payment firms must reimburse defrauded customers to a maximum of 415,000 pounds ($529,000) from October next year to help combat scams, the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) said on Tuesday.