The Royal Bank of Scotland, due to a looming divestment by the British government, had put up for sale a shipping loan worth USD800 million.
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Liberty Global in discussions for possible acquisition of Intel Corp's online pay-TV service
Sources told Bloomberg that early talks were on-going between Liberty Global and Intel Corp for a possible purchase of the chip maker's online pay-TV service.
JZ Capital Partners, Avenue Capital Group announces launch of new firm
JZ Capital Partners and Avenue Capital Group joined hands to form Toro Finance, a new investment vehicle that would focus on financing small and medium-sized companies based in Spain.
Foresight acquires UK solar plant for GBP43.7 million
Foresight Solar Fund bought Wymeswold Solar Plant located in Leicestershire for GBP43.7 million in a deal financed from initial public offering (IPO) proceeds raised in October.
KPMG launches USD100 million investment fund for big data analytics
KPMG launched its new USD100 million investment fund, London-based KPMG Capital, which would help identify and develop big data analytics firms all over the world.
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Octopus Investments led the seed round, which raised more than GBP 700,000 for Uniplaces. Student accommodation website Uniplaces was able to raise more than GBP 700,000 in seed funds.
Seplat Petroleum Development Co said it planned a dual stock listing for the Nigerian oil firm. Nigeria-based oil firm Seplat Petroleum Development Co said it was thinking of listing its shares on two bourses.
Law firm Slater & Gordon Ltd said it would make more acquisitions in the UK using funds raised through share sale this year.
Private equity-owned Numericable and Merlin Entertainments held successful initial public offerings despite holding higher debts.
Property company Westfield Group announced that UK mall is up for sale. Property giant Westfield Group put its UK shopping center up for sale. The company cited expansion and development for other stores as the reason for this sale.
Monier Group Services was able to get an extension for its debt even without the backing of all its creditors after London's High Court decided on the matter.
A report from the Financial Times said China Investment Corporation was nearing a deal to buy Chiswick Park from Blackstone.
British Home Stores (BHS) faced rumors about foreign companies trying to convince Sir Philip Green to sell the troubled department store chain.
New broadcasting firm BT acquired exclusive rights to broadcast UEFA football games. BT had scored a coup in the multibillion pound sports broadcasting market.
