Finance/Venture

Japan's MUFG purchases Thai lender's US$5.61 billion stake

Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has agreed to acquire Thailand's Bank of Ayudhya Pcl for US$5.61 billion.


ARCP makes cash-and-stock deal with ARCT IV worth US$3.1 Billion

American Realty Capital Properties was acquiring American Realty Capital Trust IV for US$3.1 billion.

Spoon Rafkin is new Berkshire veep

Berkshire announced today that it has named Lori Spoon Rafkin as its new senior vice president. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the corporate logo of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

UPDATE: Jeffrey Kramer to manage Ares Management's portfolio

Ares Management hired Jeffrey Kramer as new portfolio manager. (Photo : Reuters)This is the Los Angeles business district, where Ares Management is headquartered.


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Pan-European investment firm Idinvest closed a Eur281 million senior debt fund. (Photo : Reuters)This is the logo of Idinvest. Idinvest Partners announced on Tuesday that it closed its latest senior debt fund worth Eur281 million or £2240.
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