SEC Adopts New Rules on Identity Theft

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted new rules that require stock brokerages, mutual funds and investment advisers to establish programs to help detect identity theft.


Toronto Start-Up ThoughtWire Gets Canadian Government Support

The Canadian government has announced a government investment that allows Toronto-based startup ThoughtWire access to close to $2 million financing from southern Ontario angel investors to accelerate the development of its innovative software platform.

Carlyle Group Purchases Shanghai Office Address

Carlyle Group purchases Central Plaza for US$267 million from Forterra Trust. Private equity giant the Carlyle Group has announced the acquisition of the Central Plaza for US$267 million.

Cortland Fund Services to Provide Fund Administration Services to Four PE Real Estate Funds

Cortland Fund Services has been chosen to provide fund administration services to four new private equity real estate funds managed by real estate management firm BainbridgeZKS.


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