Europe, Middle East, and Africa all experienced a generally flat syndicated lending volume. (Photo : Reuters)The European Central Bank is expected to print money to prevent a further escalation of the euro zone's debt crisis.

Alibaba recently landed an US$8 billion syndicated loan as a prelude to an IPO. (Photo : REUTERS)An employee walks past a wall painted with logo of Alibaba (China) Technology Co.

Egypt, after two years of political unrest, is nearing the completion of its deal with the International Monetary Fund.

Tunisia finalizes loan package from Islamic Development Bank and the International Monetary Fund. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the former Tunisian first lady in a file photo.

Anacor received a $45 million loan from Hercules Technology Growth, divided into three tranches. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a drug packaging machine in action.

Augme Tech gets loan facility from Silicon Valley Bank. Augme Technologies, Inc together with its fully owned subsidiary, Hipcricket, Inc divulged to the public last Friday that it was able to get a credit facility on its accounts receivable from the Silicon Valley Bank.

Comvest Partners with Kayne Anderson opens a US$24 million loan facility for SCG Financial Acquisition.

Dangote to build refinery with funds Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, announced that he has negotiated loans amounting to US$4. 25 billion to fund the construction of a refinery to help the African continent's biggest crude oil producer be weaned from gasoline imports.

The Commercial Bank of Dubai has chosen three banks to manage its bond issue estimated at US$500 million.

Ista to sell bonds to cover sale by CVC Capital. Ista International would be selling bonds to help CVC Capital Partners' Eur3. 1 billion or US$4. 1 billion buyout of the German metering company.