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Sources name UBS as mystery lender for Thai group's Ping An deal

The mystery lender who financed Thai billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont's $9.4 billion acquisition of HSBC's 15.6 stake in Ping An Insurance Group Co.,China's second largest insurer, had been named.


OTK Associates Mulls Legal Remedies on Morgans Hotel Group’s agreement with The Yucaipa Companies

OTK Associates LLC, the largest shareholder of Morgans Hotel Group Co. is evaluating all legal rights and remedies over the Morgans' agreements with The Yucaipa Companies.

North Korea’s threats alarms investors

North Korea's threats have made the financial market slightly wary, and investors exposed to South Korean stocks and bonds are seeking protection.

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.


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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.
Investor Carl C. Icahn can be reimbursed of up to $25 million worth of expenses related to his deal work on certain conditions.
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.
The ten year gilts at record low rates will be offered by the UK Debt Management Office in the next few days.
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.
The scheduled visit of Blackstone Group to Dell’s headquarters on Monday sends a strong signal that the firm is firming up a bid that could upset the $24.4 offer of founder Michael Dell.
In a bid to capture middle class travel in Southeast Asia, Indonesian airline PT Mandala Airlines is set to spend $1.6 billion to buy 18 Airbus A320 planes by 2014.
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.
Petronas, whose real business name is Petroliam Nasional Bhd, offered higher price to buyout shipping company.
In anticipation of a housing shortage and the prospect of higher returns, some 30 institutions plan to invest $11 billion on rental homes in Britain.
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