HgCapital pulls toymaker Schleich out of the market. HgCapital. the European equity group, has halted the sale of German toy company Schleich. Schleich manufactures miniature animal figures and popular blue toys called Smurf.
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ECB Further Cuts Interest Rates
ECB cuts interest rates to nearly zero to help bank liquidity amidst the current Eurozone recession.
SEC Commissioner Gallagher Comments on Proxy Advisors Roles in Corporate Governance
SEC Commissioner Gallagher says one cannot outsource their fiduciary duties. According to a high ranking US securities regulator, lawmakers should review the role that advisory firms play during corporate regulations and determine if regulatory measures are necessary to allow them greater roles during the process.
S&P Downgrades Berkshire Hathaway
S&P downgrades Berkshire Hathaway from AA plus to AA. Standard and Poor's, the renowned credit rating agency, has announced that it would be cutting Berkshire Hathaway's rating from 'AA plus' to 'AA'.
Erste Group Bank Can Repay Bailout Funds Received
Erste Group Bank has confirmed the ability to pay off state bailout funds but did not provide a schedule for the same.
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ADIA appoints John McCarthy to head its global division for infrastructure investments. One of the world's biggest sovereign wealth funds, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority announced the appointment of John McCarthy as global division head of infrastructure.
Edwards Wildman to partner with Ismen Law Firm of Istanbul. The law firm of Edwards, Wildman and Palmer LLP, gladly unveiled to the public its plan to extend its office to Istanbul and work closely with Ismen Law Firm depending on the regulatory consent by the Istanbul Bar Association.
Suntech was able to obtain another deferment as to the loan obligations that would fall due on May 15.
Sony Corp share activity may be related to ThirdPoint's Daniel Loeb call for the firm's restructuring.
Family funds such as the Reimann family have eased out other private equity firms in terms of long term investments.
Bloomberg Editor in Chief issues an apology, calling the access as inexcusable. The Editor in Chief of Bloomberg News, Matthew Winkler, apologized Monday for allowing its journalists 'limited access' to sensitive data on how clients utilized the ubiquitous Bloomberg terminals.
Elliot Management calls the offer of Hess Corp of two directors a "PR stunt". In a bid to appease Elliott Management, Hess Corp has offered the maverick investment fund two seats on the board.
Glass Lewis recommends to shareholders not to vote for proposed executive compensation package. According to proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis, shareholders of Goldman Sachs Group Inc should vote against the proposed executive compensation as the board has 'failed to link pay with performance'.
Coleman Cannon adds his expertise to the San Francisco office of Silicon Legal Strategy. Silicon Legal Strategy disclosed today the addition of Coleman Cannon as Senior Associate in its San Francisco headquarters.
