VOL. XXXII

NO. 37

19-JUNE-1989

Financial and Banking News

INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES

KIO Doubles Stake in Midland Bank

The Kuwait Investment Office (KIO) has doubled its stake in the third largestBritish bank, Midland Bank plc, from 5.1% to 10.3% by purchasing a block of39mn shares sold by Hanson plc on 8 June for a price estimated at œ140mn by thelocal press. The major shareholder in Midland Bank is Hong Kong and ShanghaiBank, with a 14.9% stake acquired in 1987. The two banks are expected toannounce...