VTB completes purchase of Tele2 Russia despite competitors crying foul. Tele2 announced Thursday that the acquisition by VTB of Tele2 has been completed.

Unbeknownst to many, UBS was the financial backer of CP Group in its purchase of a stake in Ping An Insurance of China.

The issuance of the Barclays CoCo bonds defies critics and conventions. Barclays new CoCo bond has defied naysayers with its pricing for its ten-year-non-call five issue deemed hard to sell in the US market.

Deutsche Telekom board considering modifying offer on merger terms between T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS Communications.

CEO Ferraris of Versace is open to recommendations on possible capital investments or retention of family exclusivity for growth opportunities.

Global investment banking services showed its strongest annual start in two years with fees rising by six percent in the first quarter.

Cyprus’ action scares depositors Inflicting losses on deposits at Cypriot banks could drive investors across the world to pull their money from banks in other countries, according to Carlyle Group co-chief executive David Rubenstein.

Harvard can keep its above-average returns with its strategy of investing into hedge funds, private equity and real assets, according to the head of its investment arm.

A new survey revealed that mergers and acquisitions activity for developed and emerging markets declined in 2012.

Italian fashion house Versace plans to accept outside investments to fund expansion in overseas market such as Asia.