Clients of private banks and private equity firms had taken steps to ensure themselves just in case the government shutdown would result to a US default.

The Carlyle Group obtained approval from the Southwark Council Strategic Planning Committee for the South Bank development project.

Liberty Media said it bought back 5.2% of its own stock from Comcast Corp for USD 417 million. Liberty Media Corp bought back 5. 2% of its own shares from Comcast Corp in a cash deal worth USD 417 million.

Investors in CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Inc have offered shares for sale in order to raise funds. The affiliates of Hony Capital Ltd have sought to raise USD260 million through the sale of shares in CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.

Peabody Energy Corp had finalized an agreement for bankrupt Peabody retiree health care benefits. CORRECTION: Removes reference that Patriot Coal is a subsidiary of Peabody Energy.

Regency Energy Partners LP would be acquiring PVR Partners LP in a USD3.88 billion stock and cash deal to expand to the natural gas market.

In a move set to gain further foothold in the Chinese financial services sector, Alipay's parent company purchases asset manager.

Crestwood Midstream Partners bought Arrow Midstream Holdings for USD 750 million to expand its pipeline business in the North Dakota.

Chief executive Fabrizio Viola of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA had told reporters on Thursday that the bank would be increasing its capital via shareholder options.

Cable operator Numericable would be betting on its new fiber technology to attract investors before its planned IPO.