Bloomberg New Energy Finance reported that investments in the renewable energy sector increased except in the European region.

French Crédit Agricole and its investment bank unit asked employees to cut costs. French bank Crédit Agricole launched a program to cut its costs by sending members of its investment-banking unit a memo to reduce travel, lodging, meal expenditures.

Belarus' National Agency for Investment and Privatization discussed with nine associations the way to attract more foreign direct investments.

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.

ThyssenKrupp would sell off its European steel business, according to its CEO. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the signage in front of the ThyssenKrupp corporate headquarters.

Loans to the euro zone private sector declined further. (Photo : REUTERS)Structure showing the Euro currency sign is seen in front of the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt European region's private sector loans declined further last month as investors gain less interest for spending.

CVC Capital Partners and Apax Partners LLP show promising results as one of the top buyout firms in Europe.

Rampant speculation on Fed Reserve actions have caused German, Italian and Spanish bonds to decline.

Beijing Automotive established BAIC International Development Co to lead overseas acquisitions. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a snapshot of a Chinese roadway.

The US and European governments won't be able to make any significant cut back on its deficits, according to investors.