United States
HSBC's loss may increase over time
Due to the statement by US District Court Judge Ronald A. Guzman, the USD2.46 billion judgment payment charged to HSBC Holdings for improprieties of its unit International Household, may increase due to interest on amounts due.
CBOE Holdings Inc announces rescheduled opening on its website
CBOE Holdings Inc, the largest US options exchange owner, announced on its website the schedule for trading using the VIX.
NRG Energy acquires assets from Edison Mission
An agreement was signed between NRG Energy and Edison Mission for assets worth USD2.64 billion. The largest independent power producer in the United States, NRG Energy Inc, had entered into an agreement to purchase most of the assets of the bankrupt Edison Mission Energy.
KKR approves acquisition of Avoca Capital
New York-based private equity company KKR agreed to buy Avoca Capital for an undisclosed amount. Private equity firm KKR & Co has approved the deal to purchase Avoca Capital.