Investors
Lloyds Bank Beats Loans Projections for Manufacturers
Lloyds ceilings for lending to manufacturers with discounted interest rates. Lloyds Bank topped its own estimate of GBP1 billion loans for UK manufacturers before September 2013.
Russia Won't Help Cyprus Depositors
First Deputy Prime Minister Shuvalov said that the government will not provide assistance to Cyprus depositors who lost money, except in certain circumstances.
China's Conflict on Environmental Compliance
The thrust of central government to improve pollution standards is being bucked by state owned companies and local government executives fearful of loss of jobs and business in their areas.
Dell Would Walk Away if other Deals Accepted
Dell would walk away if he is not retained as CEO. Michael Dell, in a statement, would only consider a buyout plan with Blackstone Group if the private equity guarantees that he remains as its CEO.