Corporations
British Land Acquires London Transport Hub for US$707 Million
British Land Co. bought assets worth GBP470 million equivalent to US$707 million in a land adjacent to London's Paddington Station.
Banks Compute Risks Differently, Says Basel
Banks computed risks differently, according to Basel Committee. The Basel Committee said that results of its study show variations in how 100 banks compute risk.
Panasonic Buys Stake in Gorenje
Japanese consumer electronics company Panasonic announced acquisition of stake at Gorenje, one of the largest household appliance makers in Eastern Europe.
Higher US Yields, Good News for Investors
Higher US bond yields were good news for investors. According to Mike Howell of CrossBorder Capital's managing director, "A steepening yield curve in almost every occasion is a response to improved economic times.