Santander net profit jumps 54%
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Second-quarter net profit for Spain's Banco Santander S.A. rose by 54% to reach $3.65 bil, due in part to capital gains connected to the selling of a stake in Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. Net interest income increased by 26%, with lending volumes up 16%.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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RBS to extend reach in China with deal for 19.9% trust stake
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Royal Bank of Scotland PLC intends to purchase a 19.9% stake in Chinese financial firm Suzhou Trust Co., a move that would enable RBS to expand its wealth management services into China's financial markets. Terms and value of the deal are not known.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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Spain's BBVA enters China
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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. of Spain is the first Spanish bank to invest in China. Stakes in two units of Citic Group of China are being purchased for 989 million Euros ($1.27 billion).
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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