Venture capital reached US$1.3 billion in New York. Venture capital fundraising in New York reached US$1 billion. This figure was for the first half of the year.
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Shuanghui plans Hong Kong IPO after completing Smithfield deal
The China-based holdings company intends a Hong Kong IPO once the deal with the US pork producer is completed.
Hamamatsu Photonics and Zecotek signs a joint collaboration partnership agreement
Zecotek Photonics Inc.'s subsidiary, Zecotek Imaging Systems Pte. Ltd., signed a joint collaboration partnership agreement with Japan's Hamamatsu Photonics.
RBS seeks buyer for Australian Schools Portfolio
The Royal Bank of Scotland announced their intention to sell their Australian Schools Portfolio. The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC announced that they are seeking a buyer for a unit that manages and maintains 11 schools in the Victoria state of Australia.
Lexington set to win Generali Portfolio
Assicurazioni Generali SpA agreed to sell private equity fund stake to Lexington Partners. Assicurazioni Generali SpA announced that they have agreed to sell private equity fund stakes to Lexington Partners, Inc.
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Jersey Finance welcomed another key step towards meeting AIFMD requirements. Jersey Finance welcomed another key step towards meeting the requirements of Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).
The London-based online music provider tries to break into several Asian counties in an effort to race with Pandora in global expansion efforts.
AT&T Inc's deal to sell Leap Wireless International Inc.'s block of airwaves clouded the real value of the acquisition.
Malaysia's Boustead planned to make its plantation REIT private and offer an IPO. Malaysian company Boustead Holdings Bhd stated that it would be making private its US$190-million plantation REIT.
Altamont partners with GSO Capital Partners to grant refinancing to Billabong to help stabilize the company and fund its expansion endeavors.
Cargotec's MacGregor announced that they have entered an agreement to acquire the privately owned Hatlapa Group.
Sany alleged Zoomlion of kidnapping Liang Wengeng and his assistant Two of the construction giants in China have escalated their rivalry in an attempt to get a bigger share in the construction equipment industry in the country.
Altamont entered into an agreement to purchase DAKINE from Billabong. San Francisco-based Altamont Capital Partners (Altamont) entered into contract to purchase DAKINE, a leader in action sports accessories, from Billabong International Limited.
Bernanke speech and US retail sales sent most Asian stocks down. US retail sales, which were weaker than expected, caused most Asian stocks to drop Tuesday.
