The San Francisco startup and smartphone maker Revl has been seed funded of $2 million by venture capitalist Bill Tai along with other investors like Frog Ventures, Y Combinator, Lars Rasmussen and James Lindenbaum.
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The Biggest Bank in Norway Heads European Central Bank in Launching Monetary Stimulus in Euro Zone
European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to launch monetary stimulus next month to help banking system in euro zone. Norwegian's biggest bank DNB ASA supported the effort as stated by its chief of asset management.
Lumber Liquidators Stock Dropped as Cancer Risk Arose
Following CDC announement of the risk of carcinogen in its product, the company's stock plunged since last week. Lumber Liquidators is trying hard to win back trust from customers and investors.
Alibaba Resort to $4 Billion Loans For Expansion From Respective Banks
Alibaba plans of expanding and venturing into other business the reason it is seeking $4 billion in loans. It is already in talks with several banks and the request will be finalized by next month.
Hedge Funds Supported China Car Rental eHi
Hedge funds are favoring eHi Car Services Ltd (NASDAQ:EHIC) stocks. Many hedge funds are reportedly increasing their collective stake in the China's car rental company.
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OJK Issued a new regulation with regards to Venture Capital Companies. The new provision changes the licensing and organization of venture capital companies, and includes sharia law and sharia-based legal entities.
G20 finance minister meeting will be held starting this Friday in Shanghai. Ahead of the meeting, Taro Aso, Japan Finance Minister said that he expect G20 to discuss ways to move global economy.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is seeking an approval from Union Finance Ministry for easing capital restrictions on Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs). RBI has recommended Union Finance Ministry to raise the cap on sponsor's holding in asset reconstruction companies.
Based on a report from defense and aerospace consulting firm there was a huge increase for investment in space travel during 2015. Space startup investment in last year were accounted two-third of the 15 years in total.
Global stocks hike starting Monday. Investors are anticipating the G20 meeting which to be held in Shanghai on Friday.
The EFG International announced its intention to purchase the BSI Ltd in a deal worth about $1.34 billion. The deal will make EFG a leader in the private banking industry.
Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima has done the Philippines proud once again by bagging the 'Finance Minister of the Year' award this year as well. This would be Purisima's second award in a row from FinanceAsia and his sixth in total over his six-year tenure under the Aquino administration.
Xavier Rolet, CEO of London Stock Exchange said that startup companies in United Kingdom need support to scale up. In order to make a leap from SME into a large cap business.
Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tsang to deliver annual fiscal budget. Hong Kong is predicted to announce surplus while still holding on to conventional approach.
