Columbia's Grupo Aval announced their intent to acquire 100% stake in BBVA Panama Grupo Aval announced that they will pay US$490 million to acquire the Panamanian operations of BBVA Bank.
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Windsail Capital invests US$5 million in Compressed Natural Gas
Windsail Capital announced that they have invested US$5 million in NG Advantage. Boston based, venture capital firm, WindSail Capital Group announced that they have invested US$5 million in NG Advatage.
SEC in “hot seat” for improper investigation of contractors
US SEC was put under pressure for improper contractor vetting. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was placed in a "hot seat" for failing to do a proper background check on 40 to 70 contractors.
Is “Abenomics” the right prescription for Japan?
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe created the “Abenomics” policy for Japan's stagnant economy. On Sunday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will find out whether his mandate to end the country's economic stagnation will push through.
GE Electric Co gets the green light from FTC for the Avio SpA deal
The US FTC announced that they are giving the green light for GE Electric Co's acquisition of Avio SpA's aviation business.
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US financing institution OPIC is set to fund the expansion project of Pakistan hospital. The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), US financing institution, agreed to fund the expansion of Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.
Cinven to acquire Host Europe, an internet hosting and domain firm, in the amount of GBP 438 million.
Private equity veteran T.J. Jubeir has been named as one of the board of directors of Capital Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO-DC).
Battery Ventures, Austin Ventures and The Valley Fund have all made their commitments to back-up the newly launched accelerator program, OpenIncubate.
Serinus Energy formalize its strategic relationship with Dutco Energy Serinus Energy Inc. announced that the formation of a strategic relationship with Dutco Energy Ltd.
Maker’s Row announced that they were able to raise US$1 million from seed round. Maker's Row, announced that the company closed a seed round of US$1 million.
Brookwood Financial Partners, LLC acquires Dallas' Interchange Office Center. Brookwood Financial Partners, LLC announced that they have acquired the Interchange Office Center, in Dallas Texas.
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc and Bank of America leads the corporate bond sales this week, which raked in approximately US $30 million.
Pyramid Group takes the reins of Sheraton Hotel following the latter company's sale amounting to US $61 million
