According to a new accounting rule, pensions were in bad shape. According to a new accounting rule that would take effect next year, US pensions were only 60% funded in 2012.
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Bank of Japan Buys US$9.5 Billion Japanese Government Bonds
Bank of Japan bought US$9.5 billion Japanese government bonds. The Bank of Japan offered to buy Japanase government bonds worth of US$9. 5 billion. The government bonds had residual maturities from 1 to 10 years.
Asian stocks rose with Europe rally, euro frets
Asian stocks were swept up by Europe's rally while Euro continued to sulk. On Friday, Asian stocks increased as Euro tended its losses. This transpired after Europe's two most influential banks assured venture capitalists.
China Puts Pressure on Singapore's Temasek
China's current slow growth put pressure on Singapore's Temasek. Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd. came under pressure to force the review of its exposure to Chinese banks in the wake of China's current financial and economic conditions.
Brazil stocks gain 2% as investors snap up Vale, OGX
Brazil's benchmark Bovespa stock index increased by 2% after investors picked up Vale and OGX. On Thursday, Brazil's benchmark Bovespa stock index increased by 2%.
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Michael Wekerle obtained Difference Capital Financial Icc's Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures for US$10.75 million.
Australia's Brambles planned to spin off Recall Holdings. Brambles Ltd. has announced a revival of a previous plan to exit Recall Holdings. Recall Holdings, a data management business, would then be listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Creditors for Rede Energisa gave the Energisa offer the green light Creditors for Grupo Rede Energia SA, a Brazilian power distributor currently seeking to exit a backruptcy protection, approved for a takeover plan initiated by rival company Energisa SA.
Comcast Houston forecast soaring ratings from Dwight Howard's move to the Houston Rockets Los Angeles Laker Center's Dwight Howard's decision to move for the Houston Rockets signifies a victory for Comcast Corp against Time Warner Cable Inc.
Israel Corp. exercised its rights in TowerJazz, with TowerJazz raising US$22 million in the process.
Lloyds planned to sell its stocks amidst talk of investor boycott. Lloyds Bank planned to sell 39% stake, which is a step towards its privatisation. However, talks of boycott among investors could have a negative effect on how the sale proceeds.
South Korea is temporarily suspending $7.3 billion fighter jet bidding South Korea announced that they are temporarily suspending the US$7. 3 fighter jet bidding initiated by the South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).
The CFTC would be conducting a formal meeting to discuss its new rule on swaps. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced for a formal meeting on July 12 to discuss how new rules apply abroad.
New Century Real Estate Investment Trust raises $87 million from their trimmed IPO New Century Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) announced that they were able to raise HK$676 million or an estimated US$87.
