Hong Kong's stock market was adversely affected by the summer lull. The summer vacation seemed to have penetrated the stock market in Hong Kong. The summer lull sent trading volumes to its lowest point Monday since September 4, 2012.

The international watchmaking company was bought out by its CEO together with the management in a move to implement revitalization strategy.

Julius Baer's profit fall 30% due to tax charges and a merger. Julius Baer Group AG said its profits fell due to two pressing concerns. These were a merger for expansion and a UK tax treaty.

Zimory announced that they are now in collaboration with Devoteam to ease business cloud transformation

“Trend following is dead,” said FX Concepts, expecting another year of dismal returns. "Trend following is dead because trends never really get going," John Taylor, chairman of FX Concepts, grumbled.

PNoy's SONA gave a boost to the Philippine stock market. The fourth State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) was recently given by Philippine President Benigno Aquino III.

CVC Capital Partners raised Eur 10.5 billion for it most recent buyout fund,, which will be utilized for investments in North America and Europe.

With the Beijing Restaurant accepting a lease buy out, building of CVS Pharmacy in Duluth site has been moved next year.

Coub announced that it had received support from local venture capitalists, raising US$1 million. Coub has raised a capital of US$1 million from local venture capitalists Phenomen Ventures and Brothers Ventures.

Cerberus Capital Management revealed that it had acquired two portfolios of German real estate properties with a combined total land area of more than 350,000 square meters.