Aviva has received a number of unsolicited approaches from financial and private equity buyers for a U.S. unit estimated to be worth some 1 billion pounds ($1.57 billion).

The U.S. securities regulator filed a complaint in court on Friday against a firm controlled by a Chinese billionaire and other traders.

The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process.

Round Led by Paladin Capital Group Enables PhishMe to Scale Sales, Services and Engineering to Help Solve Today's Toughest Cyber Security Threats.

WI Harper Group ("WI Harper") today announced an investment into AdMaster Inc WI Harper Group ("WI Harper") today announced an investment into AdMaster Inc ("AdMaster"), a leading online advertising data tracking, analytics and optimization company with a focus on organization of full digital, social data and mobile advertising analytics.

Aniika (www.aniika.com), an India based online curated bazaar for lifestyle products from emerging Indian designers has raised $500,000 in angel funding.

Professional athletes, venture capitalists and technology experts will meet face-to-face to discuss new business opportunities.

Three private equity firms, including Carlyle Group LP (CG.O) and CVC Capital Partners CVC.UL, are weighing final bids for Getty Images.

Kennedy Funding, Inc. has completed a $2.338 million loan for Fairfield Square Shopping Center. Kennedy Funding, Inc. has completed a $2. 338 million loan for Fairfield Square Shopping Center, a 99,345-square-foot grocery-anchored retail property in Winnsboro, SC.

Preventia Inc. (OTCBB: PVTA) announces the retention of Madison Street Capital, a leading provider of corporate finance and mergers and acquisition (M&A) advisory services.

KKR & Co LP said on Friday that it would start a new business to offer capital market services to clients other than its portfolio companies.

KKR & Co LP bucked a declining trend among alternative asset companies to report a sterling 73.4-percent jump in quarterly earnings on Friday.

Apple Inc (AAPL.O) has agreed to buy AuthenTec Inc (AUTH.O) for $8.00 per share. Apple Inc (AAPL. O) has agreed to buy(AUTH. O) for $8. 00 per share, the maker of fingerprint sensor chips used in personal computers said, in a deal valued at about $356 million.

South Korea's unlisted Kyobo Life Insurance has decided not to bid for a 6 trillion Korean won ($5.2 billion) controlling stake in Woori Finance Holdings.

Private equity group 3i said it is making progress with cost-cutting measures as it moves to a new reporting timetable it hopes will make it more transparent and win back shareholders dissatisfied at years of poor performance.

Two Chinese private equity funds are reported to be close to finalizing a deal to buy the asset management arm of Franco-Belgian financial group Dexia.

Blackstone Real Estate Partners VII has secured a rare commitment from the Chinese government. Blackstone Real Estate Partners VII, the fund that has proved one of Blackstone Group LP's most popular offerings with investors, has secured a rare commitment from the Chinese government, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

Aviv REIT, Inc. ("Aviv" or the "Company") has acquired 15 skilled nursing facilities ("SNFs"), 3 assisted living facilities ("ALFs") and 1 long-term acute care hospital ("LTACH") in 5 separate transactions for $104.6 million.

Funds to Fuel International Expansion and Accelerate Development of Lifestyle Fashion Brand. JustFab, the innovative fashion styling service and contemporary fashion brand, today announced that it has secured $76 million in funding.

Private equity group Investcorp is considering the sale of Armacell. Private equity group Investcorp is considering the sale of Armacell, one of the world's leading makers of insulation materials, aiming to capitalise on the growing need for energy efficient products, people familiar with the situation said.

United Technologies Corp has agreed to sell industrial businesses of its Hamilton Sundstrand subsidiary to Carlyle Group LP and BC Partners Ltd for $3.46 billion.

Australian equipment hire company Coates Hire is considering an IPO to raise up to A$800 million ($821 million) to help repay debts, sources said.

Meteor Development Group today announced $11.2 million in funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. Meteor Development Group, the company behind the Meteor open-source project, which produces a platform for building software applications, today announced $11.

Regenerative medicine company Histogenics Corporation, announced today the completion of a $49 million round of financing.

bluebird bio today announced the successful completion of a $60 million Series D financing. bluebird bio today announced the successful completion of a $60 million Series D financing.

GoodData has closed $25 million in Series C funding led by Tenaya Capital GoodData has closed $25 million in Series C funding led by Tenaya Capital, with participation from new investor Next World Capital, and existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst Partners, Fidelity Growth Partners and Windcrest Partners.

Sunrun, the nation’s leading home solar company, today announced that Credit Suisse has committed $200 million to help Americans obtain Sunrun solar power service.

Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NYSE: NLSN) announced today that through its majority owned Israeli subsidiary, Nielsen Innovate Ltd., it has been awarded an Israeli government mandate to launch a technological incubator in Israel.

The board of Billabong International is seriously considering a A$694 million ($713 million) offer from private equity firm TPG Capital.

Intel Capital said on Wednesday it was expanding its operations in Israel as it seeks to boost its portfolio of Israeli technology companies and improve returns on its investments.