US cuts prison term of disgraced Enron CEO Skilling
A US judge cut 10 years off the prison sentence of disgraced former Enron chief executive Jeff Skilling on Friday after he spent years fighting his original 24-year jail term for fraud.
23 June 2013
Halyk Bank may give up on BTA deal
The deal to purchase BTA by Halyk Bank may take longer than planned; one shouldn’t rule out the possibility of Halyk Bank giving up on the idea of purchasing BTA in case Kazakhstan Government doesn’t offer concessions in terms of price.
Reasons for postponement of the People’s IPO Program
According to President Nazarbayev, the IPO for the general public will enable citizens to purchase shares of the largest Kazakh companies, giving them a new tool for investments and savings.
IMF admits 'notable failures' in 2010 Greece rescue
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday admitted to significant failures in the first Greek rescue that forced a second, larger bailout and left the country in a deep recession.
Global economy may be in 'softer patch': Lagarde
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, warned Tuesday the global economy may be slowing more than thought just over a month ago.
EU, IMF, praise Greek progress battling debt
Greece on Friday received a vote of confidence from international creditors over progress in overhauling its stricken economy -- and a fresh injection of cash from the IMF.
01 June 2013
UBS France placed under investigation
Paris investigators placed the French branch of Swiss bank UBS under formal investigation Friday on suspicion it helped try to persuade rich French clients to open undeclared accounts in Switzerland.