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Citywire Investment News
- HNW satisfaction slides
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:50:00 Z
High new worth individuals (HNWIs) with their main contacts at UK wealth managers has fallen this year, with a sharp decline in those saying they are 'very satisfied' with the service received.
BBC Business News
- US bank chairman in Vietnam push
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:45:05 GMT
The head of the US Export-Import Bank, an independent federal agency, pushes for infrastructure deals with Vietnam worth $1.5bn (£949m).
- India miners face licence repeal
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:32:45 GMT
A panel appointed by India's Supreme Court has recommended that the licences of as many as 49 iron ore miners should be cancelled.
- Macquarie falls on profit warning
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:41:01 GMT
Macquarie Group, the largest investment bank in Australia, says it expects full year profits to drop 25% as a weak market hurts its business.
- China drives growth for KFC owner
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:10:17 GMT
The owner of restaurant brands KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell reports another set of strong figures, helped by growth in China.
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BBC News
- Syria army renews assault on Homs
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:53:59 GMT
The Syrian army resumes heavy shelling in the restive city of Homs as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is due in Damascus for talks.
- Death leads to ambulance demand
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:47:16 GMT
A son whose mother died nine days after a 41-minute wait for a paramedic is handing over a petition urging a dedicated ambulance service for their town.
- VIDEO: Russians due for talks in Syria
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:33:12 GMT
Russia's foreign minister and the head of the country's foreign intelligence service are heading to Syria for talks with President Bashar Al-Assad.
- Muscular dystrophy care sporadic
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:21:07 GMT
A major inquiry at Stormont later will hear that care for muscular dystrophy patients in Northern Ireland is 'sporadic' and needs to be addressed.