New EU-merger regulator is business-friendly liberal

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Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, the new president of the European Commission, has named several pro-market individuals to key economic posts at the European Union's governing body. Neelie Kroes of the Netherlands will oversee bank mergers, Peter Mandelson of Britain will oversee trade, Charlie McCreevey of Ireland will oversee internal market issues, and Joaquin Almunia of Spain will oversee monetary affairs. All four of the appointees are expected to pursue business-friendly agendas.

United Kingdom, Europe, Government expenditures, Ireland, Executive changes & profiles, Spain, International politics, Officials and employees, Human resource management, Bank mergers, Economic policy, Political aspects, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, European Union. European Commission, Company personnel management, Mandelson, Peter, Foreign policy, Barroso, Jose Manuel Durao, Kroes, Neelie, McCreevey, Charlie, Almunia, Joaquin

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ABN Amro plans to offer buyouts at consumer unit

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ABN Amro is planning to offer a majority of its consumer banking employees financial compensation in exchange for resigning as part of a corporate restructuring. The company will offer the compensation to 75% of the employees.

Organizational history, Compensation and benefits

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ABN Amro will review equities operations

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ABN Amro is conducting a review of its equities operations worldwide. The company may also downsize its labor force or shut down some offices.

Strategy & planning

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