| From Independent: Qatar, which owns stakes in Barclays and Sainsbury's, could invest in Lloyds and Royal Bank of Scotland. Qatari prime minister and head of the country's Qatar Investment Authority sovereign wealth fund, Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr al-Thani, said he had discussed investment ideas with his British counterpart.
When asked about RBS and Lloyds, he said: "We are very open to any investment in the UK and we have discussed some. We are capable of being engaged and will continue to be engaged in discussions." ..............................................Full Article: Source |