CFTC, Citigroup Private Bank reach settlement on charges of compliance violationsOctober 1st, 2009 CFTC, Citigroup Private Bank reach a settlementNEW YORK — The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said Thursday that it reached a settlement with Citigroup Private Bank GP Inc.
LA-based Nara Bank strikes deal with prosecutors in discrimination caseSeptember 30th, 2009 LA-based bank strikes deal in discrimination caseLOS ANGELES — Federal prosecutors have announced a settlement with a Los Angeles-based bank that was sued along with two auto dealerships for allegedly charging non-Asian customers higher interest rates on car loans. Under the agreement, Nara Bank will pay up to $410,000 to customers who were overcharged, according to a Department of Justice news release.
Russian finance minister: $14 mln settlement of Bank of New York Mellon case to be signed soonSeptember 16th, 2009 Russia, Bank of New York Mellon to sign settlementMOSCOW — Russia has reached a settlement with Bank of New York Mellon over a $22.5 billion lawsuit against the bank stemming from a 1990s money laundering scheme by one of its executives, Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said Wednesday. Russia would receive no less than $14 million for court costs under the long-anticipated, out-of-court deal, Kudrin said — only a fraction of the billions it was claiming.
Israel approves construction of 366 West Bank apartments, plans 84 moreSeptember 7th, 2009 Israel approves 366 new West Bank apartmentsJERUSALEM — Israel has officially approved construction of 366 new apartments in the West Bank. Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Monday that he intends to soon approve about 84 more.
Arab League chief: any Israeli settlement freeze without east Jerusalem unacceptableSeptember 4th, 2009 Moussa: no to settlement freeze without JerusalemCERNOBBIO, Italy — The Arab League chief says any Israeli offer for a settlement freeze that doesn't include east Jerusalem is unacceptable and "will suspend the peace process."
Amr Moussa spoke Friday at a conference on Italy's Lake Como. Moussa said a freeze of settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, which the Palestinians hope to make their capital, is a precondition for any meaningful talks between Israel and the Palestinians.
Judge says more details, names needed in $33 million Bank of America bonus settlementAugust 11th, 2009 Judge: More details needed in BofA bonus caseNEW YORK —A federal judge says he needs more time and additional details before making a decision on a $33 million settlement between Bank of America and the Securities and Exchange Commission over executive bonuses. In a hearing in New York on Monday, U.S.
UBS tax case settlement between US, Swiss due to be presented to Fla. federal judgeAugust 7th, 2009 UBS tax case settlement due before Fla. judgeMIAMI — A federal judge in Miami is due to learn if a settlement has been finalized in the high-stakes attempt by the U.S.
Judge declines to OK BofA's $33M settlement with SEC over Merrill bonuses, sets Monday hearingAugust 6th, 2009 Judge doesn't sign off on BofA, SEC settlementNEW YORK — A judge has balked at signing off on a $33 million proposed settlement between the Securities and Exchange Commission and Bank of America Corp. over bonuses.
US says settlement in principle in UBS tax evasion case; judge in Fla. cancels Monday trialJuly 31st, 2009 Settlement near in UBS tax evasion caseMIAMI — A federal judge is Florida is canceling a planned trial for Swiss bank UBS after the Swiss and U.S. governments struck a deal over allegations that Americans hid money overseas.
Judge to get update on settlement talks in UBS tax evasion caseJuly 31st, 2009 Settlement hearing set in UBS tax evasion caseMIAMI — With time running short, a judge in Miami wants an update on settlement talks in the U.S. effort to obtain names of thousands of suspected American tax evaders from Swiss bank UBS AG.
Both sides say no agreement imminent in US tax evasion case against Swiss bank UBSJuly 29th, 2009 Deal far from done in UBS tax evasion caseMIAMI — Attorneys say no settlement is imminent in the U.S. attempt to force Swiss bank UBS AG to disclose names of thousands of suspected tax dodgers.
Settlement of $17.5M in bias suit by black truckers against Wal-Mart becomes finalJuly 9th, 2009 Wal-Mart in final settlement of $17.5M bias suitLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal judge has given final approval to a $17.5 million settlement of a discrimination lawsuit that accused Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Obama calls for end to Israeli settlement activitiesMay 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama said during his first meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday that Tel Aviv must end its settlement activities in the West Bank in order to progress in the peace process with Palestinians. 'Settlements have to be stopped in order for us to move forward,' Obama said, placing him at odds with the conservative prime minister, whose government appears poised to expand a key settlement in the West Bank.
BP Prudhoe Bay enters $29.5 million settlement with BP ExplorationMay 13th, 2009 BP Prudhoe Bay enters $29.5M settlement dealNEW YORK — BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust said Tuesday it entered into a $29.5 million settlement agreement with BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc., a unit of British oil company BP PLC. BP Exploration will pay the $29.5 million to the trust.
Obama's Day: Budget remarks, education meeting, Russian foreign minister visit on ThursdayMay 9th, 2009 Obama's Day: Budget, education, Russian relationsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama this morning will talk about how much of the taxpayers' money he plans not to spend in the first budget of his young administration. The president has signed off on 121 cuts totaling $17 billion in his 2010 budget.
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