BDC Venture Capital invests additional USD135 million to healthcare entrepreneurs

In an announcement made today, BDC Venture Capital would be investing an additional USD135 million to support Canadian companies in the healthcare sector.


Chinese crackdown on luxury goods does not deter Burberry CEO

Burberry projects growth in the Chinese market to continue despite government crackdown on luxury goods.

Chiesi Farmaceutici to wholly acquire Cornerstone for USD9.50 per share

Pharmaceutical company Chiesi Farmaceutici SpA agreed on Monday to acquire the remaining stake it does not own in Cornerstone Therapeutics Inc for USD9.5 per share in cash.

RBS may face more lawsuits over 2008 share offer

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group could face more lawsuits stemming from the share offering it conducted in 2008 that caused investors to lose money.


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