U.S. consumer confidence declined to its lowest, attributed to government shutdown. Consumer confidence in the U. S. declined for five weeks straight and has reached its lowest level, according to a Bloomberg report.
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Investec study provides valuable insight to European PE market
The 2013 Investec Private Equity study takes the observations of fifteen senior private equity executives and their views on the future of the market.
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Spike in US consumer prices seen in September
The Labor Department of the US released data indicating that consumer prices had slightly rose, but did not affect inflation in the US.
PwC to review 'gogreen' policy for Indian telecoms industry
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Guy Carpenter said the global pension fund industry has invested USD 10 billion worth of funds in insurance.
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Twitter quitters would prove to be a challenge to investors in the social media site's upcoming IPO, a report said.
Like a death in the family, union members of PSA Peugeot Citroen factory located in Aulnay, France mourn the closure of the 40 year old plan.
Mercom Capital Group reported a wind sector investment for India totalling USD5.6 billion. The third quarter wind venture capital funding fell to USD135 million from USD210 million in the previous quarter of 2013.
The state pension fund of Massachusetts ranked the first in private equity investments, according to a report from the Private Equity Growth Capital Council.
New inclusions to avoid the London Whale scandal is sought to be included in the new Volcker Rules, which may result in failure to meet the mandated year end deadline.
With a return of just 6.4% per year in traditional investment vehicles, a shortfall of 1.6%, many pension funds opt to invest in alternative options which promise higher returns.
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper had removed many hurdles for US and European investors in Canadian enterprises.
