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UAE's Majid Al Futtaim picks banks for 10-yr USD green sukuk

DUBAI, May 22 (Reuters) - Emirati retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) has mandated banks for a possible 10-year benchmark-sized green Islamic bond, an indicative term sheet seen by Reuters on Monday showed.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks up and dollar boosted by hawkish Fed bets

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 ended higher on Thursday, continuing a slightly up-and-down week, helped by a weaker pound, as a rally in the dollar on an unwinding of doveish Federal Reserve bets continuing.

Director dealings: HSBC execs spend almost £0.5m, UKCP REIT director invests

(Sharecast News) - HSBC was at the top of the list of director buys on Wednesday, after two of its executives purchased shares under its 2011 share plan.

Climate Asset Management appoints Berg as chief executive

LONDON, May 17 (Reuters) - Climate Asset Management (CAM), a joint venture between the fund arm of HSBC and investment and advisory firm Pollination, said it has appointed Martin Berg as chief executive officer.

French authorities seek 2.5 bln euros from banks in tax fraud case

PARIS, May 16 (Reuters) - French authorities are seeking to recover 2.5 billion euros ($2.75 billion) in back taxes from several banks over their alleged roles in a scheme used to avoid taxes linked to dividend payments, Budget Minister Gabriel Attal said.

London stocks reverse gains as financial and energy stocks dip; Vodafone slides

Vodafone slumps on weak cash flow expectations

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China-Hong Kong Swap Connect kicks off to help offshore bond investors hedge

SHANGHAI, May 15 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's stock exchange on Monday launched a new Connect scheme linking the financial hub with the mainland which offers access to interest rate derivatives, helping offshore investors in Chinese bonds hedge their exposure.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks mostly up, but US budget impasse worries

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were largely higher at midday on Monday and the pound held firm against the dollar, with the FTSE 100 boosted by a strong performance by mining stocks.

Bahrain's nogaholding plans new sukuk issue, offers cash for existing notes

DUBAI, May 15 (Reuters) - Bahrain's state oil holding firm, nogaholding, is planning a sale of U.S. dollar-denominated Islamic bonds and has offered to tender existing notes for cash, a bank document and filing showed on Monday.

HBSC sets out targets for Asia business as all parts "motoring"

(Alliance News) - HSBC Holdings PLC on Monday said it is aiming for revenue and lending growth in Asia over the medium term.

HSBC, Scotiabank hit with US penalties over employees' use of personal devices

WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators on Thursday slapped units of Bank of Nova Scotia and HSBC Holdings Plc with civil penalties for widespread recordkeeping violations through employees' use of personal devices and apps for work communications.

UK's FTSE index ends flat; little reaction to BoE rate decision

BoE lifts benchmark rate to 4.5% as expected

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European shares run out of steam by close as Bayer, energy stocks weigh

Bayer slides after weak outlook

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BNP Paribas joins LendInvest's GBP300 million mortgages financing

(Alliance News) - LendInvest PLC on Thursday said BNP Paribas SA joined its GBP300 million financing syndicate with HSBC Holdings PLC and Barclays PLC to support growth of its short-term mortgages.

U.S. SEC charges HSBC Securities, Scotia Capital for recordkeeping failures

WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - HSBC Securities Inc and Scotia Capital have agreed to pay $15 million and $7.5 million, respectively, to settle charges of widespread recordkeeping failures, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Thursday.