7 d. ago BlackRock ‘eyes control of 2 Panama ports in Hutchison deal, MSC family 41 others’

Source says that while consortium is seeking to buy portfolio, US firm aims to take a 51 per cent stake in CK Hutchison’s interest in Panama ports.

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1 week ago CK Hutchison defends Panama ports concession, breaking silence on controversy

Two Panamanian lawyers earlier filed complaint at country’s Supreme Court in bid to cancel concession.

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1 week ago Can Panama’s port concession audit give Hutchison a way out of geopolitical storm?

Anel Flores, Panama’s comptroller general, on Tuesday presented results of sweeping financial audit of ports concession with Hong Kong company.

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2 w. ago Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison did not uphold Panama Canal ports contract: Panama audit

Panama’s comptroller office to sue over renewal of 25-year concession to CK Hutchison after audit found ‘many breaches’ of contract.

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2 w. ago CK Hutchison’s control of Panama ports ‘undermines’ sovereignty, lawyers say

‘Even if BlackRock finalises the purchase, our action continues,’ say Norman Castro and Julio Macias, who are challenging concession.

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2 w. ago US, Panama discuss ‘importance’ of audit on CK Hutchison’s Panama ports

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recognises Panama’s efforts in curbing Beijing’s influence, spokeswoman says.

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2 w. ago US, Panama discuss ‘importance’ of audit on CK Hutchison’s canal ports

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recognises Panama’s efforts in curbing Beijing’s influence, spokeswoman says.

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2 w. ago How can Beijing antitrust probe affect Panama ports sale if Hutchison delays signing?

Market regulator empowered to put limits on sale or even halt deal under Anti-Monopoly Law, legal experts explain.

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3 w. ago BlackRock, at centre of Hutchison’s Panama ports row, has about US$16 bn in Chinese stocks

World’s largest money manager has at least seven funds dedicated to Chinese stocks; five are passive ETFs and two are actively managed.

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3 w. ago CK Hutchison's Panama Port deal faces antitrust review amid Beijing pressure

CK Hutchison's Panama Port deal faces antitrust review amid Beijing pressure  ETInfra.com

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3 w. ago CK Hutchison port deal may be hit with wave of antitrust probes

Authorities in all 23 countries where ports operate expected to conduct competition reviews if they find them legally necessary, source says.

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3 w. ago CK Hutchison will not sign deal to sell strategic Panama ports next week, sources say

CK Hutchison will not sign deal to sell strategic Panama ports next week, sources say  Reuters

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3 w. ago Report: Under Pressure from China Hutchison Will Delay Sale of Panama Ports

Report: Under Pressure from China Hutchison Will Delay Sale of Panama Ports  The Maritime Executive

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3 w. ago China's market regulator says to review CK Hutchison's Panama port deal

China's market regulator says to review CK Hutchison's Panama port deal  Reuters.com

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3 w. ago ‘Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison will not sign Panama ports deal next week’

Source says Li Ka-shing’s group will not go ahead with expected signing next week, but no indication deal called off.

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3 w. ago Hong Kong’s Hutchison ‘will not sign Panama deal next week’, Beijing to launch probe

Beijing to launch antitrust probe into deal by Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate.

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3 w. ago Beijing reposts Ta Kung Pao critique of CK Hutchison’s Panama ports sale for the fourth time

Beijing reposts Ta Kung Pao critique of CK Hutchison’s Panama ports sale for the fourth time  Dimsum Daily

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3 w. ago Hutchison, government seek ‘reasonable way out’ as Panama ports deal deadline nears

Sources say Hong Kong government approached Hutchison immediately after learning on March 4 about the surprise deal to sell its port operations.

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3 w. ago Panama ports deal: Beijing posts third news article lambasting Hutchison

Beijing’s top offices on Hong Kong post article quoting residents urging firm to stand up to US pressure and to stand on the right side of history.

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4 w. ago Hutchison’s Panama ports exit inevitable as game has changed, analysts say

US-China rivalry has grabbed headlines, but changing nature of port business seen as important factor in pushing Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate to strike deal.

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