Article: Abu Dhabi spends $328 million to acquire stake in Brazilian bank.

Summary:

The Abu Dhabi investment fund with the biggest stake in Mercedes-Benz said Sunday it has spent $328 million for a piece of a Brazilian bank recently floated by Spanish financial giant Banco Santander. AaAabar Investments' deal - the latest in a string of big bets by the fund this year - is another sign that Gulf governments are regaining their appetite for fresh investments and have plenty of cash left to spend despite the economic downturn.

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DUBAI: The Abu Dhabi investment fund with the biggest stake in Mercedes-Benz said Sunday it has spent $328 million for a piece of a Brazilian bank ...

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