Sale of part of St James Place interest nets valuable capital for Lloyds. The amount of GBP400 million or US$596 would be gained by Lloyds Banking Group Plc after it sold off part of its interest over St.

Common share of stock sale by Silver Springs Network. Silver Spring Networks is offering common shares of stock totaling 3. 705 million shares with a total expected value of US$76 million.

Swedish companies for sale show market waking up after sluggish end to 2012. The first round of bidding for Hilding Anders of Sweden as well as SF cinema chain is to end this week.

EFG International Bank would sell its shares in EFG Financial Products unit. The Swiss private bank EFG International will be finalizing their departure from EFG Financial Products by liquidating their remaining 20.

Emirate to float sukuk bonds. Dubai's flagship carrier is eyeing to release a 10-year amortising Islamic bond this week following their early price discussion on the deal.

WhaleShark Media to be known as RetailMeNot.com. WhaleShark Media, the most widely known online coupon site in the United States, has announced that it has changed its name to RetailMeNot.

Wenzhou Railway Project garners great interest from investors. The railway infrastructure project located at Wenzhou, Zheijang province has attracted investors from all over the world.

Bahrain based Investcorp claims recovery from recession. Investcorp of Bahrain is on an expansion quest in the Gulf region, choosing to be closer to home compared to previous thrusts into Asia and Africa for new business and ventures.

ARA to go on acquisitions spree to boost private equity funding. The manager of real estate trusts owned in part by billionaire Li Ka-shing is planning to double its asset portfolio in the next five years.

GBP500 million to be raised by British Land for new investment opportunities. British Land said that it intends to raise GBP 500 million or US$745. 02 million from its shareholders in order to fund new investment opportunities.