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2007-02-15 08:15:40Credit Suisse Q4 beats forecasts; launches new 8 bln sfr share buybackZURICH (AFX) - Credit Suisse Group reported a forecast-beating fourthquarter net profit of 4.673 bln sfr, up from 1.103 bln a year earlier,reflecting high levels of client activity and the success of its 'One Bank'integrated banking model.2007-02-15 08:14:23Greek Shares AFX at a glance outlookATHENS (AFX) - The market is expected to open higher this morning on theheels of positive announcements from the FED which has bolstered sentiment in USand European markets, dealers said.2007-02-15 07:38:48Credit Suisse names Brady Dougan as new CEO as of may 5, 2007ZURICH (AFX) - Credit Suisse Group has named CSFB CEO Brady Dougan as itsnew chief executive as of May 5, replacing Oswald Gruebel.2007-02-15 07:03:00Converium non-life premiums rise 3 pct to 1.27 bln usd in Jan 2007 renewalsZURICH (AFX) - Swiss mid-cap reinsurer Converium Holding AG said premiums inits January renewal round rose 3 pct, resulting in the writing of 1.27 bln ofnon-life premiums.2007-02-15 06:30:10Zurich Financial FY net beats forecasts on continued general insurance strengthZURICH (AFX) - Zurich Financial Services Group reported abetter-than-forecast full year net profit of 4.527 bln usd, up from 3.214 bln ayear earlier, citing continued strength in its General Insurance segment as wellas growth in its Global Life and Farmers businesses.2007-02-15 06:08:13Singapore's DBS 2006 net profit doubles in absence of goodwill chargesSINGAPORE (XFN-ASIA) - DBS Group Holdings Ltd's net profit more than doubledto 2.18 bln sgd last year, in the absence of goodwill charges that had limitedits net profit to 824 mln sgd in 2005, and on the back of strong growth inlending, the company said.
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