The IMF released Ireland's aid fund for its bailout due to 'steadfast' economy. (Photo : REUTERS)The Irish flag flies above the General Post Office on O'Connell Street in Dublin The International Monetary Fund announced its approval of Ireland's bailout program.

Foreign banks recently invested in many local companies pushing the country's merger and acquisitions march forward.

Stephen Poloz, new central bank chief for Bank of Canada said on Wednesday that the bank can no longer rely on its usual models to assess the economy.

The US economy remained stuck at a sluggish pace after the Federal Reserve chairman suggested the US central bank was prepared to reduce its bond acquisitions.

Lloyds Banking Group must plug a capital shortfall of GBP8.6 billion after Britain's banking regulator announced new rulings on Thursday.

Finance ministers in the Euro zone agreed to systematically rescue important banks with a Eur60 billion bailout fund.

Investors used the mid-year point to review fund portfolios making requests to pull out cash from hedge funds increase in June.

Russian president Vladimir Putin announced US$13 billion investment plan on Friday during the annual business forum held at St. Petersburg.

Stockholders at Trio Merger approved merger with SAExploration during the special meeting held today by the company.

Jefferies & Co backed billionaire Carl Icahn's bid for the computer maker Dell Inc. with US$5.2 billion loan.

SBI chairman Pratin Chaudhuri said that the State Bank of India needed Rs3000 crore to merge with one of its associates banks.

More US Senators are getting concerned with the Shuanghui-Smithfield deal and urged thorough review regarding planned acquisition.

According to the Nikkei newspaper, Mitsubishi UFG Financial Group of Japan paid US$4.1 billion for the acquisition of Thailand's fifth largest lender, the Bank of Ayudhya.

Mediobanca planned to sell almost all of its large stakes in companies after being held under pressure to improve shareholders returns.

John Mattera, former hedge fund manager of Praetorian Global Fund Ltd. was sentenced 11 years of imprisonment after pleading guilty to Facebook and Groupon scam.

Cochin Shipyard considered IPO to fund its expansion that is valued roughly at RS1500 crore. (Photo : Reuters)The image shows a ship dry docking at a port.

Bell Hospital's directors announced today that it has signed an agreement to be acquired by LifePoint Hospitals.

On Friday, UBS AG surrendered its banking license in India after battling several allegations of money laundering.

On Friday, Al Noor floated in the London Stock Exchange and made its debut at GBP5.75 per share piece.

Spreadtrum, a Chinese cellphone chip designer said it received a buyout proposal from Tsinghua Holdings priced at US$1.38 billion.

According to Morgan Stanley, it has received a clearance notice to acquire the remaining 35% stake in its joint wealth management firm.

According to sources, Blackstone is interviewing banks for the initial public offering of its shopping center company, Brixmor Property Group Inc.

Sway Medical announced that it received $750,000 in Series A funding. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a man handling their iPhone with their mobile apps.

Intacct included Jeff Epstein into its board of directors. (Photo : Reuters)This is the logo of Intacct. Intacct, a cloud financial and management firm based in San Jose, California, said on Friday that Jeff Epstein, former Chief Finance Officer and executive vice president of Oracle, will be joining the company's board of directors.

TubeMogul named Chip Scovic as its new Chief Revenue Officer. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a sample of the power of web video advertising. Google's former head of media platforms businesses for independent agencies and advertisers Chip Scovic was announced as TubeMogul's new chief revenue officer.

Sun Life Financial Inc. said on Friday that the delay of its US annuity business is likely to happen as regulators conduct reviews of private investor groups.

Leonard Green is looking to buy USIC. (Photo : Reuters)This is an image of a pipe line. Leonard Green & Partners LP, a private equity firm, is near to closing its deal to acquire United States Infrastructure Corporation.

Accel-KKR announced its investmen in Zinc Ahead. (Photo : Reuters)This is an image of a scientist with life science expertise. Accel-KKR announced on Friday that it has made a growth equity investment in United Kingdom-based Zinc Ahead.

Lukerg Renew gains ownership of Vestas Wind Systems' wind power plants. (Photo : Flickr/slettvet)Google Inc. has invested around $200 million in a Spinning Spur Wind Project, a 161-megawatt facility located in Oldham County, Texas.

AirAsia X gained $308 million in its IPO. (Photo : Reuters)AirAsia is completing its deal to buy up to 100 jets from Airbus. AirAsia X, AirAsia Bhd. 's long-haul subsidiary, announced that it has defied odds and successfully gained an amount close to $308 million in a share sale held in Kuala Lumpur.