Taking the stock home

Article Abstract:

There are still considerable barriers to the creation of a pan-Nordic stock exchange, but it now seems very likely that this plan will go ahead. The key issues to be resolved before a pan-Nordic stock exchange can be created have their roots in the differing political developments in Scandinavian countries over recent decades. A pan-Nordic stock exchange would boost domestic and intra-Nordic consolidation in the Nordic region, and would also benefit the corporate finance community.

Securities and Commodity Exchanges, Security and commodity exchanges, Securities Exchanges, Stock-exchange, Stock exchanges, Exchanges, Scandinavia

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Whose side are you on?

Article Abstract:

The high failure rate of hostile takeover bids means the aggressive acquisition method should only be used as a last resort and after all other avenues have been explored. London is the world centre for hostile bid activities, with advisers continuing to target firms and directors on a personal level. Research has shown the success rate of hostile bids is very low and the companies themselves often have a difficult time after a bid has been agreed.

Psychological aspects, Management, Acquisitions and mergers, Financial institutions

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Spain leads e-banking boom

Article Abstract:

Spain is leading the boom in e-banking activity with Telefonica's ISP arm, BBV Argentaria and Terra Network, acquiring Irish internet bank First-e for $290 million.

Banking industry, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Electronic commerce, E-commerce, BBV Argentaria

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