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The once marginal bourse has been transformed by a conglomerate whose growth bankers and analysts say is hard to explain
UAE’s biggest lender could yet revive the deal and its interest might flush out other suitors
First Abu Dhabi Bank ends interest in UK-based lender that is one of Europe’s most undervalued banks
Shares in UK-based emerging market lender increased 20% on reports of a takeover
Mergers are proving elusive despite favourable conditions
Alex Thursby will be replaced on an interim basis by Abhijit Choudhury
Combining a state bank and a nimbler rival makes sense, in theory
Biggest banking merger since the 2008 crisis will create a regional leader with $175bn in assets
Combining Bank of Abu Dhabi with First Gulf Bank would create region’s largest lender
‘Significant step’ for redevelopment of 43-acre site
Indicators show a marked upturn in financial activity in the region, even as sectarian violence spreads
New frontiers open up as some groups expand by lending more while others snap up rivals
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