FTX Customers Are Getting Money Back. 5 Things to Know. 
 

The failed crypto exchange raised the funds to repay creditors by selling investments and other assets.


 
Spain's BBVA Runs out of Room for Friendly Merger With Sabadell 
 

Spain's Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria got the cold shoulder in its attempt to revive a merger with smaller rival Banco de Sabadell. While some analysts still think a deal is possible, a friendly approach seems to have been ruled out.


 
TPG Profit Slips as Private-Equity Firm Digests Additions 
 

The buyout firm's first-quarter profit fell on higher expenses that reflect growth over the past year, and executives at the alternative-asset manager laid out plans to further expand its offerings.


 
Wells Fargo Hires Ex-JPMorgan Investment-Bank Boss Fernando Rivas 
 

The San Francisco lender is focused on expanding its relatively small investment bank.


 
Lone Pine Capital Resumes Private-Market Investments 
 

Investment firm Lone Pine Capital resumed backing private companies, more than two years after shifting its focus to publicly traded businesses.


 
BOJ Governor Says Early Rate Hike Possible if Prices Rise Faster Than Expected 
 

Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda said he is open to the idea of early interest-rate increases if inflation rises at a faster pace than the bank's projections.


 
Sweden Cuts Rate as Europe Moves Ahead of the Fed 
 

The Riksbank cut its key rate to 3.75% from 4%, in line with forecasts, becoming only the second central bank from a rich, advanced economy to begin its easing cycle following the post-pandemic surge in inflation.


 
Hannon's Take: The Risk of Waiting for the Fed 
 

For Europe's central banks, moving ahead of the Federal Reserve risks a depreciation of the national currency. But there is another argument.


 
Munich Re Says Full-Year Profit Could Top EUR5 Billion 
 

The German reinsurer posted net profit for the first three months of 2024 of $2.3 billion, in line with preliminary figures, and said it was "more likely" it would surpass its full-year profit target.


 
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk 
 

Gain insight Raymond James, ANZ, QBE and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.


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