Finance/Venture
Former Co-op chief says executives have doubts over viability of Lloyds banking unit acquisition
Former Co-operative Group chief executive Barry Tootell said he and other company executives had doubts over the capability of the mutual fund to acquire 632 Lloyds Banking Group branches for USD750 million.
PBOC hosts private meeting with money dealers in light of short-term rate increase
An anonymous People's Bank of China (PBOC) official had met with local money dealers in the bank's efforts to stave off investor worry about rising short-term rates.
Judge approves tentative deal for Countrywide
Judge Mariana Pfaelzer of the US District Court of Los Angeles temporarily approves Countrywide settlement for devalued residential mortgage backed securities.
Morgan Stanley to widen share buyback plan, will seek regulatory approval - report
A Wall Street Journal report cited sources who said Morgan Stanley plans to seek approval from the US Federal Reserve regarding its plans to widen its share repurchase program.