Global shares increased as the ECB lowered interest rates. (Photo : Reuters)This is the logo of the European Central Bank. The European Central Bank made it easier for private equity firms and ventures to invest in the region as it lowered its refinancing interest rate.
Investors
Boeing and Airbus 'race' for FlyDubai partnership deal
FlyDuba said that AirBus and Boeing are in an 'open race' to supply them 50 narrow body aircrafts.
BlueCrest's BlueTrend hedge fund suffers 16.9% fall
BlueCrest Capital Management's BlueTrend hedge fund slumped by 16.9% that was expected to reflect a US$2.7 billion loss in the main fund.
Prosensa holds IPO
Idinvest's Prosensa Holding held its first trading day on the Nasdaq. (Photo : Reuters)This is the logo of Prosensa. Prosensa Holding, a biotechnology and life sciences firm from the Netherlands, initiated its first trading day on the Nasdaq New York.
Impetus Trust and PEF merge to form Impetus-PEF
Impetus Trust and PEF formed a new charity as they merged today. (Photo : Reuters)These is the logo of Impetus - PEF. Impetus Trust and The Private Equity Foundation announced today that they have merged, creating a new charity called Impetus - the Private Equity Foundation.
Latest News
Fitch ratings for the transport infrastructure sector was mostly Stable Outlook. (Photo : Reuters)The image shows a building of Fitch Ratings, a global rating agency.
Yahoo's acquisition of Xobni was below its valuation and barely covered the amount venture capitalists invested.
Naftogaz is renegotiating its obligations with Gazprombank. (Photo : Reuters)The image is natural gas fuel burning in a stove. The national oil and gas company of Ukraine, Naftogaz, is undertaking negotiations to extend the demandable maturity date that it owes Gazprombank of Russia.
Ocapo Ltd received new round of investment for expansion purposes. (Photo : Reuters)The image is an man browsing online. In an announcement, Northzone said it led a GBP9.
Apollo Global Management LLC would raise US$6.8 billion in its first stage of assets raising for its leveraged-buyout fund.
The Monetary Policy Committee would keep the quantitative easing and benchmark interest rate unaltered as the new governor tries to drive UK away from financial problems.
Yangaroo revealed its strategic plan for the company's growth. (Photo : Reuters)The image shows the logo of Yangaroo, a leader in secure digital media management.
Round 1 of Big North's private oOffering closed at Can$180,000. (Photo : Reuters)The image shows a general view of the broadcast center of TSX Venture Exchange.
Buyout firm TPG Capital is researching options for sale of Strauss Coffee shares. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the corporate logo of Strauss Coffee. The Strauss Group, the food maker and TPG Capital, the private equity firm, had undertaken reviews fo their options as to the possible sale of the 25% shareholdings of TPG in Strauss Coffee.
