Michael Wekerle obtained Difference Capital Financial Icc's Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures for US$10.75 million.
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Asian stocks rose with Europe rally, euro frets
Asian stocks were swept up by Europe's rally while Euro continued to sulk. On Friday, Asian stocks increased as Euro tended its losses. This transpired after Europe's two most influential banks assured venture capitalists.
China Puts Pressure on Singapore's Temasek
China's current slow growth put pressure on Singapore's Temasek. Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd. came under pressure to force the review of its exposure to Chinese banks in the wake of China's current financial and economic conditions.
Brazil stocks gain 2% as investors snap up Vale, OGX
Brazil's benchmark Bovespa stock index increased by 2% after investors picked up Vale and OGX. On Thursday, Brazil's benchmark Bovespa stock index increased by 2%.
Lululemon Sued for Fraud Over Sheer Yoga Pants, CEO Exit
Lululemon was sued for fraud over sheer yoga pants and its CEO sudden resigned. The CEO of Lululemon Athletica Inc. suddenly decided to resign from her position.
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NY DFS sent a letter to foreign reinsurers asking if they were linked with Iran. The New York's Department of Financial Services sent a letter, dated June 25, to 20 non-US reinsurers of any business transactions they had with entities linked to Iran.
Australia's Brambles planned to spin off Recall Holdings. Brambles Ltd. has announced a revival of a previous plan to exit Recall Holdings. Recall Holdings, a data management business, would then be listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Creditors for Rede Energisa gave the Energisa offer the green light Creditors for Grupo Rede Energia SA, a Brazilian power distributor currently seeking to exit a backruptcy protection, approved for a takeover plan initiated by rival company Energisa SA.
Israel Corp. exercised its rights in TowerJazz, with TowerJazz raising US$22 million in the process.
Lloyds planned to sell its stocks amidst talk of investor boycott. Lloyds Bank planned to sell 39% stake, which is a step towards its privatisation. However, talks of boycott among investors could have a negative effect on how the sale proceeds.
South Korea is temporarily suspending $7.3 billion fighter jet bidding South Korea announced that they are temporarily suspending the US$7. 3 fighter jet bidding initiated by the South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).
The CFTC would be conducting a formal meeting to discuss its new rule on swaps. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced for a formal meeting on July 12 to discuss how new rules apply abroad.
According John Wasik, the past week has been an abject lesson for investors who piled into bond funds this year.
New Century Real Estate Investment Trust raises $87 million from their trimmed IPO New Century Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) announced that they were able to raise HK$676 million or an estimated US$87.
