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Rihem Akkouche

Rihem Akkouche is a passionate journalist dedicated to shedding light on compelling stories, sparking conversations, and fostering a more informed world.

Blackstone To Buy $1B Power Plant

America January 24, 2025

Blackstone To Buy $1B Power Plant in Virginia’s Data Center

Blackstone, advised by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, has agreed to purchase a natural gas power plant in Loudoun County, Virginia,…

By Rihem Akkouche

Monte dei Paschi Mediobanca takeover

America January 24, 2025

Monte dei Paschi €13.3B Takeover Bid for Mediobanca

In a bold move to consolidate Italy’s banking sector, Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), the world’s oldest bank, unveiled…

By Rihem Akkouche

Venezuela $8.5B ConocoPhillips Award

America January 23, 2025

Venezuela Loses Bid to Annul $8.5B ConocoPhillips Arbitration Award

An ad hoc committee has rejected Venezuela’s attempt to annul an $8.5 billion arbitration award owed to ConocoPhillips, marking a…

By Rihem Akkouche

freddie $32m sec settlement

America January 23, 2025

Freddie Mac Settles $32M SEC Suit with Lloyd’s of London Underwriters

Freddie Mac has reached a settlement with underwriters at Lloyd’s of London, resolving the mortgage lender’s $32 million insurance dispute…

By Rihem Akkouche

Judge Pauses Trump Citizenship Order

America January 23, 2025

Judge Pauses Trump Citizenship Order, Citing Constitutional Concerns

A Washington federal judge has temporarily halted the enforcement of President Donald Trump’s recent executive order limiting birthright citizenship, calling…

By Rihem Akkouche

Saudi Prince $1.2B Bankruptcy ducking

America January 23, 2025

Saudi Prince Escapes $1.2B Bankruptcy Petition in UK

A Saudi prince has successfully evaded a bankruptcy petition over a $1.2 billion arbitration debt linked to a Kuwaiti telecommunications…

By Rihem Akkouche

Francisco Partners Closes $3.3B Credit Fund

America January 23, 2025

Francisco Partners Closes $3.3B Credit Fund

Francisco Partners has successfully closed its third opportunistic credit fund, FP Credit Partners III LP, raising $3.3 billion—well above its…

By Rihem Akkouche

Purdue Pharma Sackler family $7.4B settlement

America January 23, 2025

Purdue Pharma Sackler family $7.4B settlement

A bipartisan coalition of states has announced a $7.4 billion settlement in principle with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the…

By Rihem Akkouche

Bain vs CC Capital Insignia bid

America January 23, 2025

Bain vs. CC Capital: Insignia Financial Bid Heats Up

Bain Capital has upped its offer to acquire Australia’s Insignia Financial Ltd., proposing a bid exceeding $1.9 billion. The revised…

By Rihem Akkouche

Trumps Pick To Lead EPA Advances In Senate

America January 23, 2025

Trump’s Pick to Lead EPA Advances in Senate

President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cleared a significant hurdle Thursday, as the Senate…

By Rihem Akkouche

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