Foresters to acquire ACM and AFM from Proj Fox Acquisition

Foresters and Proj Fox Acquisition have signed a deal on February 29, 2016, whereby, Foresters will indirectly buy both Aegon Fund Management (AFM) and Aegon Capital Management (ACM).


Honeywell Drops Its Bid of United Technologies

After United Technologies refused its $90.7 billion offer, Honeywell announced on Tuesday to stop its effort in acquiring its rival company. United Technologies refused the offer because of regulatory concern.

Blippar Raises $55 Million to Broaden and Develop Its Augmented Reality

Blippar has a total funding of $55 million in Series D including those from its present investors which CEO and founder Ambarish Mitra called as investors with 'long-term vision'. The said fund will be used to 'power the future of visual discovery'.

Google Invest $30 Million for Digital News Initiative in Europe

Last week, Google announced to invest $30 million to news organizations in Europe. This is a part of the Digital News Initiative plan launched by the Internet giant.


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The legal battle running for 13 years between hedge fund investor Paul Singer and Argentina is over as both the parties have reached to an agreement. Singer's Elliott Management will get $4.65 billion cash from the Argentina government as part of the deal.
Joyce Phillips, head of Australia & New Zealand Banking Group's wealth management business, is stepping down from the bank after a restructure of wealth business. The restructuring move will reduce the bank's expenses.
The world-biggest asset management firm, BlackRock Inc warned that withdrawal from EU will damage financial sector in the UK. The nation will face higher unemployment and inflation if Brexit's decision is taken.
Porsche is constructing its residency tower with hydraulic lifts that could transport residents’ cars to the garage next to their units. The garages will have floor-to-ceiling windows right outside the living room, where car enthusiasts can keep and enjoy their cars in the luxury personal garage while enjoying the buildings post amenities.
Spain-based Caixabank is planning to buy the stake of Isabel Dos Santos in Portugal's Banco BPI SA. The negotiations over the acquisition are still going on and may be completed soon.
Nespresso Prodigio is a coffeemaker that brews your espresso with the use of your iPhone or Android smartphone via Bluetooth. It has smart abilities telling you when to fill the water tank, brew your coffee automatically ahead of time or inform you when you run out of capsules. It can be ordered at Sur la Table for $249.
The world's second largest economy will lower threshold for foreign investments in 2016. The Commerce Ministry of China has confirmed that the government is in the process of lowering the limit on foreign investment for 2016 year. China recorded 6.4 percent growth in foreign direct investment during 2015.
Canada-based Bank of Nova Scotia witnessed a strong profit surge as banking activity in domestic and international operations rose. Scotiabank has increased provision for bad loans in the oil and gas sector. The bank is expanding in Mexico, Chile, Columbia and Peru.
The Dell's acquisition of EMC Corp for $59 billion is going ahead as per the schedule. EMC shareholders are expected to vote on the deal in May. Dell's Michael Dell said in a memo that the deal would be completed according to the stipulated schedule.
Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) have developed a new type of astronomical camera that can spot faint reflections of distant worlds near bright stars millions of times better than that possible with an ordinary telescope.