Initial public offerings were raised to US$42 billion in the second quarter from the previous US$20 billion made during the first quarter.

Fund firms threatened the privatization of Lloyds Banking Group until rulings are clarified by banks and regulators.

The IPO of Associated Materials is well on its way as it chose the banks to manage the sale. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a home building store. The plan to introduce shares of Associated Materials to an IPO is well underway as buyout firm Hellman & Friedman LLC has picked the banks to manage the home building materials manufacturer's share sale.

Canadian investors fear the lack of transparency and inappropriate conduct from Pakistani government.

Closed end funds are increasing in number and value, with 24 funds launched having US$10.5 billion in portfolio value.

Many investors are divesting their bond holdings because of current economic conditions. (Photo : Reuters)The image are two bond traders on the floor of a stock exchange.

Chinese fund managers suggested a lower exposure to stocks due to a probable cash squeeze. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a bank teller counting yuan. Fund managers from China lowered their preferred exposure to bonds and stocks this June as concerns regarding the effects of a cash squeeze in the money market were raised.

Loans to the euro zone private sector declined further. (Photo : REUTERS)Structure showing the Euro currency sign is seen in front of the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt European region's private sector loans declined further last month as investors gain less interest for spending.

Sun Capital Partners and Bain Capital sell off their American Standard ownership. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the American Standard brand. Sun Capital Partners Inc had invested in the struggling toilet maker operating under the American Standard brand.

Tax havens like the British Virgin Islands gained massive amounts of investments while Belgium and most Euro zone markets failed.