The ten year gilts at record low rates will be offered by the UK Debt Management Office in the next few days.
Finance/Venture
Investors resort to ‘cash fund’ as yields dwindle
Investors are resorting to so-called cash funds for higher yields, as strict investment regulations are bringing down returns in the money fund industry.
Cole Credit rejects rival offer, acquires Cole Holdings
Rejecting a $6.7 billion buyout offer from rival American Realty Capital Properties Inc., Cole Credit Property Trust III has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Cole Holdings.
Senate Bill Requires Higher Capital Ratio
There is a new bill for consideration on the US Senate floor as to the required capital ratio of the banks, to avoid the 'too-big-to-fail' argument.
Cole Credit Property Trust Rejects New American Realty Bid
The third bid by American Realty for Cole Credit Property Trust was rejected because of its high debt absorption requirement for the higher purchase per share values.
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China's big banks are not providing more credit to small and microsized firms. According to a researcher, the big banks of China are not lending more to the smallest firms.
Different bonds from Euro countries registered different results, but overall ECB stands to help region recover.
Italian PM Mario Monti finally signs decree approving payments of state debts to private firms. The Italian caretaker government has approved a decree to pay off nearly Eur40 billion state funds to pay off debts it has incurred with private companies.
The former head of Credit Suisse's head of structured credit pleads not guilty to charges of overinflating prices in the subprime mortgage backed bonds market.
Doha Global Investment Co is backed by Qatar Holding for Eur2.3 billion and the IPO is expected to raise the same amount.
MF Global has obtained approval of its liquidation plan under the leadership of former FBI Director Louis Freeh.
Milestone Partners Fund IV has raised US$300 million and acquired new assets. Milestone Partners has announced the final closure of Milestone Partners IV LP with funding amounting to US$300 million.
The government is seeking venture capital financing for growth without affecting its bottom line. Finland is maximizing venture capital financing as a means to spark the economy out of the doldrums without affecting its current AAA ratings.
Kenya based Catalyst Principal Partners is searching for investments for its US$125 million fund. Catalyst Principal Partners, a private equity firm based in Kenya, is eyeing to make investments using a US$125 million fund with a partnership seeking to maximize real estate deals.
