VENTURE CAPITAL POST

MB Financial, Inc. and Taylor Capital Group, Inc. announced that they have signed a definitive merger agreement for the acquisition of Taylor Capital.

Debates once again arise about how to strengthen banks without suppressing lending and estranging investors.

Scotiabank withdrew its offer for Bank of Guangzhou's 20% stake after Chinese authorities' refusal for its Can$719 million bid.

India’s Road Minister Oscar Fernandes said that unless major lands are handed over, financial institutions that would lend for the construction of expressways in the country could possibly shy away.

Miami is reported to top US in foreclosures amid private-equity buying and bank property selling.

Banks computed risks differently, according to Basel Committee.

To achieve the 3% leverage ratio target proposed by Basel, analysts claimed that Deutsche Bank still has to increase its capital or decrease its assets by 409 billion Euros.

Grandpoint bank signs agreement to acquire Gilmore Bank

The IPO of Associated Materials is well on its way as it chose the banks to manage the sale.

Alibaba recently landed an US$8 billion syndicated loan as a prelude to an IPO.

Zalando, an online clothing retailer said that banks contacted the company several times for a possible initial public offering.

Swedish big banks' capital strength are more vulnerable to risk than what appears on paper.

Banks from Switzerland are being pressured by European and United States governments to release private information.

Tunisia received loan facility from IMF to boost capitalization of local banks.

Polkomtel was able to arrange for new financing in order to reduce overall debt burden.