In the European Central Bank's launch of a new 10 euro note, the Euro Zone's central bank launched an online competition wherein top-scoring players get the chance to win exclusive prizes for playing a Tetris-like game that unlocks information about the new note's security features.
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Tesco to invest $110 million in Indian joint venture with Tata Group
British retailer Tesco said it had applied with India's Foreign Investment Promotion Board to acquire a 50% stake in a joint venture with Tata Group. Tesco intends to invest $110 million in the partnership.
AerCap's largest shareholder to vote in favor of $5.4 billion ILFC purchase
Al Waha Capital, AerCap's largest shareholder with a 26.3% stake, is in favor of the Dutch aircraft leasing company's $5.4 billion acquisition of International Finance Corp. ILFC is owned by American International Group.
Bob Diamond makes a comeback as Atlas Mara raises $325 million in London IPO- report
Bob Diamond, the former CEO of Barclays, has made a dramatic comeback in the banking sector after the investment vehicle he formed with Ashish Thakkar called Atlas Mara raised $325 million for its London IPO, the Financial Times reported.
Crescendo Biologics Limited scores £17.5m in its Series A round
Crescendo Biologics was able to gather £17.5 million or $28 million from lead investor Imperial Innovations for its Series A round. Astellas Venture Management and Sofinnova Partners also participated in the financing.
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Endemol, the TV production house who was made famous for its game shows like Deal Or No Deal and Fear Factor, was said to have made a $13 million strategic bet in UK-based social casino startup Plumbee.
Massachusetts-based BackOffice Associates has bought Farnborough, UK-based SAP Data Services consultancy firm ENTOTA for an undisclosed amount. Goldman Sachs invested $30 million in BackOffice five years ago.
A report on VentureBeat explained why the country of Ireland is not an attractive investment only for its low corporate tax rate, which many US tech companies with offices in the region had taken advantage.
Reuters said in its report that Britain's BP PLC has closed a $16 billion deal to develop Oman's Khazzan tight gas project. Construction of the tight gas project is expected to begin next year, while first gas is expected in late 2017.
Glasgow, Scotland-based growth equity and venture capital firm Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) said it will boost its total portfolio investment from £40 million last year to £60 million this year.
PA Group, the parent company of UK's national news agency Press Association, is to sell its weather unit MeteoGroup to private equity group General Atlantic in a deal valued at £160 million (€190 million).
Christie's International Plc is said to be conducting its first auction of artworks in Indian soil, and will highlight modern master Tyeb Mehta's (1925-2009) work entitled "Mahishasura."
A report noted that speculators who are looking to acquire Bitcoins by selling sex through certain Reddit subsections are rising at an alarming rate.
Japanese insurance firm Sompo Japan Insurance Inc will acquire private British company Canopius in a deal valued at $970 million to expand its overseas operations, according to a report.
