Private equity insurance deals stalled by authorities' probe. The sale of private equity insurance encountered a road block as regulators decided to review these transactions.

Ritz-Carlton San Francisco was acquired by Thayer Lodging Group. The hotel investment firm Thayer Lodging Group acquired Host Hotels and Resorts' Ritz-Carlton San Francisco.

The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Monday The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Monday: - Chinese state oil firm CNPC will buy a stake in Kazakhstan's giant Kashagan oil project, through back-to-back deals with Kazmunaigaz through which ConocoPhillips will exit, the Kazakh state oil firm said on Monday.

American Realty Capital New York Recovery REIT buys property worth US$220.3 million from SL Green Realty Corp.

Morgan Stanley had raised US$770 million fund to participate in the secondary market investments. (Photo : REUTERS)Morgan Stanley will shift the way advisers in its wealth management business are paid next year, cutting bonuses tied to the amount of revenue they bring in and rewarding them instead for growing assets and loans.

Z Capital Partners acquired sole ownership of Famous Brands when it bought the minority shares from The Carlyle Group.

Aqua America spends a little over US$12 million for seven different acquisitions for its portfolio.

Icahn was able to finalize US$5.2 billion in loan commitments as it continues on its quest to acquire Dell from privatization.

Steinway Musical Instruments is sold for $438 million to an affiliate of Kohlberg & Company. (Photo : Reuters)Steinway Musical Instruments is sold to Kohlberg & Company for $438 million.

Best Buy obtains high ratings as well as record share values because of the latest moves done under the aegis of CEO Joly.