EU opens antitrust proceedings against Visa Europe The European Commission said on Wednesday it had opened antitrust proceedings against Visa Europe Ltd over the interchange fees the company charges for cross-border consumer payment card transactions. 27 Mar 2008
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Visa Inc. raises $17.9 billion in record IPO Visa Inc burned its name into the record books for U.S. initial public offerings on Tuesday, raising $17.9 billion as investors seized on its growth potential and lack of direct exposure to the global credit crisis. 19 Mar 2008
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Getting a UK visa now becomes tougher For those aspiring to immigrate to Britain, the procedure of getting a visa has become tougher with Prime Minister Gordon Brown laying down new rules. 23 Feb 2008
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Bangladeshi author leaves Kolkata after riots Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has left her home in West Bengal after her presence ignited riots in its capital, Kolkata, earlier in the week. 23 Nov 2007
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Kolkata burns as army called in to quell riot Riot broke out in central Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, on Wednesday, following protests raised by a Muslim outfit, which demanded the cancellation of visa and expulsion of controversial Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen and condemned the Nandigram turmoil, forcing Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee to seek the help of the army in quelling the violence. 22 Nov 2007
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Visa files for $10 billion IPO Visa Inc, the world's largest credit card network, filed with regulators on Friday to raise up to $10 billion in an initial public offering, in one of the largest and most eagerly awaited U.S. stock offerings. 11 Nov 2007
Visa completes restructuring ahead of IPO Visa Inc., which plans to go public by early next year, said on Wednesday it completed a restructuring ahead of its initial public offering (IPO). 04 Oct 2007
Visa, Master gateways may come under Govt. scanner The Indian Government is considering bringing all international payment gateways like Visa and Master Card under the ambit of law, whereby they would have to report suspicious transactions to the security agencies, Minister of State for Finance S.S. Palanimanickam said in Rajya Sabha, May 15. 17 May 2007
