Private equity insurance deals stalled by authorities' probe. The sale of private equity insurance encountered a road block as regulators decided to review these transactions.

The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Monday The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Monday: - Chinese state oil firm CNPC will buy a stake in Kazakhstan's giant Kashagan oil project, through back-to-back deals with Kazmunaigaz through which ConocoPhillips will exit, the Kazakh state oil firm said on Monday.

American Realty Capital New York Recovery REIT buys property worth US$220.3 million from SL Green Realty Corp.

Z Capital Partners acquired sole ownership of Famous Brands when it bought the minority shares from The Carlyle Group.

Aqua America spends a little over US$12 million for seven different acquisitions for its portfolio.

Icahn was able to finalize US$5.2 billion in loan commitments as it continues on its quest to acquire Dell from privatization.

Steinway Musical Instruments is sold for $438 million to an affiliate of Kohlberg & Company. (Photo : Reuters)Steinway Musical Instruments is sold to Kohlberg & Company for $438 million.

Rosneft head Igor Sechin denies any takeover plans for PKN Orlen of Poland and Bashneft of Russia. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the Russian signage for Rosneft.

Intuit Co. wanted to focus on its core businesses which led to a deal worth US$1 billion with Thoma Bravo.

Confie Seguros bought two insurance firms located in New York. (Photo : Reuters)This image shows a view of New York City ABRY Partners' portfolio company Confie Seguros announced on Monday that it purchased two insurance companies.