A Chinese Insurance Company bought the Lloyds' building in London for US$388 Million A leading Chinese insurance company agreed to buy the Lloyd's Building in London.
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Macquaire Funds Agrees To Puchase Theolia
Macquaire fund agreed to purchase Theolia The Macquaire fund, owned by Australian bank, Macquaire, agreed to purchase Theolia, a French wind power group.
Fed's Reduced Bond Buying Threat Results in Fund Withdrawals
Fed's reduced bond buying threat resulted in fund withdrawals from several investors. After the Federal Reserve announced that it may slow down the pace of its asset purchases this year, several investors reacted by withdrawing their investments in mutual funds.
Shazam Gets US$40 Million Funding From America Movil
Shazam announced that they were able to secure a US$40 million funding from America Mobil Shazam announced that they were able to raise US$40 million for funding from America Movil.
Global venture capital financing increases to 14% from Q1
Global venture capital financing increased globally last quarter according to a report by Preqin. Global venture capital had reached late 2012 levels of financing, increasing the numbers to US$10.
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Yahoo's top lawyer, Michael Callahan, was now at Auction.com. Michael Callahan, Yahoo's top lawyer since 1999, now works at Auction. com as its Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer.
TransAlta Corp planned to spin off its wind and hydroelectric power plants through an initial public offering to increase the company’s value.
Chargemaster Plc intended to raise GBP6 million through an initial public offering that is expected to start trading this month according to its CEO, David Martell.
PAL announced that they are conducting preliminary talks with ANA and Emirates for possible venture San Miguel Corp (SMC) announced that they are conducting preliminary talks with Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) regarding a possible partnership for Philippine Airlines (PAL).
An acquisition deal for Envision Pharmaceutical Holdings by TPG Capital may be announced as early as today.
Daiwa House Industry aims to raise US$1.4 billion through share issuance Daiwa House Industry, Japan's biggest home builder, aims to raise US$1. 4 billion in share issuance to finance a real estate development push which will help power the property sector.
The central bank of India announced its concern following the fast growing currency derivatives trading in the last three years.
Audi sees trade talks as chance to cut back on rules set by U.S. regulators Manufacturer of advanced lighting systems, Audi AG, sought the approval of futuristic headlights which will automatically dim for oncoming vehicles, which are set to be sold in the US.
The U.S. Treasury is being sued by Perry Capital LLC over its handling of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
