Sources said the Federation of National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations in Japan is looking to consider a shift in policy that would allow them to invest more in stocks and less in government bonds.

Third Point announced they want to put up around US$322.20 million in its IPO to bolster its underwriting capacity.

HSBC's stock falls as it advises diplomatic missions to close their accounts with their bank. HSBC had reported lower than expected earnings last Monday.

Hellman & Friedman agreed to acquire Hub International Inc., an insurance company based in Chicago. San Francisco-based Hellman & Friedman agreed to acquire Hub International Inc.

The governments of New Zealand and Taiwan created the Pan Pacific Capital Fund, a joint venture capital which is the first of its kind.

Nine more banks were hired by Barclays to manage its rights offering next month worth GBP 5.8 billion or USD 8.9 billion.

According to data by the Financial Supervisory Service, Chinese investments in South Korea's local securities increased 42 times since late 2008.

Corporate Financing Group of NXT Capital created Direct Originations Team today as part of its drive to seek new financing opportunities in the mid-market.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) would most likely hold on to its present monetary policy as the Japanese economy shows signs of improvement, sources told Reuters.

Data from Private Equity International and Thomson Reuters revealed that private equity companies are now Asia's new bankers.