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BNP Paribas S.A.

BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas S.A. is a global banking group, headquartered in Paris, with its second global headquarters in London.

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Eurozone Rattled by Possibility of Greek Exit

Central banks and companies not bracing for a possible Greek euro exit would be making a grave error, Belgium's foreign minister said on Friday, rattling markets already alarmed by Spain's deteriorating finances.

Greek elections are due on June 17 and could hasten the country's departure from the currency club should a government intent on ripping up the country's bailout program result. Polls suggest the outcome is too tight to call.Greece accounts for little more than two percent of the euro zone economy but could pose a profound contagion threat if it quit the currency area, throwing the spotlight on Portugal, Spain and even Italy."There is no organized discussion at the European level along the lines of: what do we do (if Greece leaves)," Belgium's Didier Reynders told the European American Press Club in Paris. "Now, if central banks and companies are not preparing for the scenario, that would be a grave professional error."Spain is in plenty of trouble even disregarding any backwas...

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  1. Paccar Prices EUR300 Million 3-Year Bond

    Issuer: Paccar Financial Europe, the European financing arm of Paccar Inc. (PCAR)Issuer credit rating: A1 from Moody's, A+ from S&PReoffer Price: 99.843Coupon: 1.375...

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    United Technologies Corp. (UTX) has hit the U.S. bond market with a six-part benchmark deal to help it finance its $16.5 billion takeover of Goodrich Corp. (GR).A de...

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  4. BNP Paribas May Increase Dividend From 2013

    BNP Paribas SA (BNP.FR) Chairman Baudouin Prot told shareholders Wednesday that the French bank may increase its dividend from 2013, having slashed it last year to p...

  5. Philip Morris Prices EUR1.35 Billion Two-Part Bond

    Philip Morris International Inc.(PM) priced a two-part senior unsecured bond, one of the banks running the deal said Tuesday.BNP Paribas, Citigroup, HSBC Holdings PL...

  6. Philip Morris Sets Pricing On Euro 7Y, 12Y Benchmark Bond

    Philip Morris International Inc., (PM) has set pricing on its euro-denominated, benchmark-size, two-part senior unsecured bond, one of the banks running the deal sai...

  7. Taiwan Cooperative Bank Still In Talks To Sell Stake To BNP - Source

    Taiwan Cooperative Bank is still in talks to sell a stake to BNP Paribas SA (BNP.FR), as part of the government-owned bank's plan to raise NT$18 billion (US$609.9 mi...

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