Citigroup, meanwhile, saw the Fed block its capital-return plan, just as it did in 2011 to BofA, which did not even propose raising its dividend or buying back stock in 2012.

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But the likely bill for repairs - described by the council as requiring major capital investment - could prove a stumbling block, and the council admits there is "little chance" of it reopening by the summer.

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Be the first women on your block to walk confidently into a venture capital dog-and-pony show or investment bank.

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The majority of investment banks in Hong Kong have relied on IPOs and block trades for more than 70% of their capital-market revenue in the last five years, according to Dealogic.

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Shortly after Mr. Obama's inauguration, he and some congressional Democrats were pushing a plan to block managers of hedge funds and private-equity funds from paying a low 15% capital-gains tax rate on part of their income.

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South Africa has about 200 troops stationed in the capital, Bangui, to block the Seleka rebels from overthrowing the government of Mr Bozize - who is now in Cameroon.

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