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ING US Inc sale raises USD 974 million for parent ING Groep
ING Groep raised USD 974 million from selling its New York-based US insurance business. Amsterdam-based financial services firm ING Groep was able to gather USD 974 million or EUR 706 million from the sale of its US business.
Higher yields is the reason why pension funds choose alternative investments
With a return of just 6.4% per year in traditional investment vehicles, a shortfall of 1.6%, many pension funds opt to invest in alternative options which promise higher returns.
Judge to proceed with civil trial on defective mortgages against Countrywide Financial
US District Judge Jed Rakoff had set a hearing on the issues and a date for his rulings by December on the civil case against Countrywide Financial Corp's defective loan transactions with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Brazil sells dollar bonds worth USD 3.2 billion
Brazil sold dollar bonds amounting to USD 3.2 billion set to mature in 2025 and established a new benchmark in international markets.