Japanese firm Lixil buys American Standard

Lixil acquired American Standard in a $542 million buyout. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a sample of an energy efficient kitchen. ASD Americas Holding Corp will be bought by Lixil Group Corp.


UBS extends lead through Southeast Asian boost

Swiss bank UBS remains on top of Asia-Pacific equity capital market through the boom in Southeast Asian countries.

Brevan Howard trader involved in Libor probe exits hedge fund

Brevan Howard's trader who was supposedly involved in Libor investigation left the hedge fund. (Photo : Reuters)Citigroup official logo On Thursday, hedge fund, Brevan Howard, disclosed that it lost a trader who is supposedly associated with a large scale rate-rigging scandal.

Air Canada dismisses debt repurchase plan

Air Canada terminates a tender offer to buyback some bonds after Fed Chairman triggered sell off. (Photo : Reuters)Air Canada jets as they get ready to take off.


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