Showing posts with label Capital. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Capital. Show all posts

Friday, June 17, 2016

Colombia sheds cocaine capital image as economy grows

Colombia sheds cocaine capital image as economy grows


Colombia’s image as a drug haven has dissipated while its economy has showed resilience amid major headwinds.


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Monday, June 6, 2016

Breakingviews: Hungry Start-Ups Look to I.P.O.s as Venture Capital Dries Up

Breakingviews: Hungry Start-Ups Look to I.P.O.s as Venture Capital Dries Up


Nascent technology firms risk running short on cash, but a recent revival of initial public offerings could offer them hope.


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Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Entrepreneurship: No Venture Capital Needed, or Wanted

Entrepreneurship: No Venture Capital Needed, or Wanted


Although rare, start-ups have become multimillion-dollar businesses by bootstrapping financing themselves.


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Sunday, May 1, 2016

Building Collapses in Kenyan Capital, Killing at Least 10

Building Collapses in Kenyan Capital, Killing at Least 10


The collapse happened during heavy rains in Nairobi, and rescuers said they were searching for survivors trapped in the rubble.


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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Bank of England to Raise Bank Capital Buffer as Safeguard

Bank of England to Raise Bank Capital Buffer as Safeguard


The buffer is intended to ensure that British banks can provide lending and other essential banking services during times of financial stress.


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Sunday, March 27, 2016

Ben Gray to Leave TPG Capital in Asia

Ben Gray to Leave TPG Capital in Asia


Mr. Gray, the co-head of TPG in Asia, will leave at the end of year and is said to be setting up his own Australia-focused investment firm.


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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Bank of America Gets Fed’s Approval of Resubmitted Capital Plan

Bank of America Gets Fed’s Approval of Resubmitted Capital Plan


The approval will allow the bank to continue paying its 20 cent annual dividend and buy back $ 4 billion in shares.


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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

BlueCrest Capital to Return Money to Outside Investors

BlueCrest Capital to Return Money to Outside Investors


The 15-year-old hedge fund said it planned to transition into a “private investment partnership” that would manage money for its partners and employees.










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Monday, November 9, 2015

China International Capital Off to a Strong Start

China International Capital Off to a Strong Start


The bank’s I.P.O. was helped by China’s decision to resume initial public offerings after a four-month halt, a move likely to improve investment bank revenues.


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Friday, November 6, 2015

New York, Capital of Cool

New York, Capital of Cool


A reader writes, “When you run the artists out of town, you exile one kind of cool, the one that matters to the rest of us who live elsewhere.”


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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Iconiq Capital Leads $85 Million Investment in Alteryx

Iconiq Capital Leads Million Investment in Alteryx


The latest funding for the software maker is said to yield a valuation approaching $ 1 billion.


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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Credit Suisse to Raise $6.3 Billion in New Capital and Cut Costs

Credit Suisse to Raise .3 Billion in New Capital and Cut Costs


The bank also reported a stiff drop in profit in the third quarter as uncertain market conditions weighed on its fixed-income and trading operations.


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Saturday, October 10, 2015

Blast in Ankara, Turkish Capital, Kills at Least 20, Reports Say

Blast in Ankara, Turkish Capital, Kills at Least 20, Reports Say


The explosion on Saturday took place before a planned demonstration against the conflict between Kurdish militants and the government in Turkey’s southeast.










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Blast at Road Junction in Turkish Capital, Many Casualties: Media

Blast at Road Junction in Turkish Capital, Many Casualties: Media


At least one explosion shook a road junction in the center of the Turkish capital Ankara on Saturday, causing many casualties including fatalities, local media said.










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Bomb rocks Turkish capital near main train station

Bomb rocks Turkish capital near main train station













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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Prospective Buyers of GE Capital Reportedly Narrowed Down to 3

Prospective Buyers of GE Capital Reportedly Narrowed Down to 3


Sankaty Advisors, Lone Star and HNA Group are said to be the final participants in an auction of the Australian commercial lending and leasing businesses of GE Capital.


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Saturday, August 29, 2015

Antigovernment Protesters Gather in Malaysian Capital, Defying Police Orders

Antigovernment Protesters Gather in Malaysian Capital, Defying Police Orders


Thousands massed in Kuala Lumpur in a display of anger at the government of Prime Minister Najib Razak, who has been accused of corruption.










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Antigovernment Protesters Gather in Malaysian Capital, Defying Police Orders

Antigovernment Protesters Gather in Malaysian Capital, Defying Police Orders


Thousands massed in Kuala Lumpur in a display of anger at the government of Prime Minister Najib Razak, who has been accused of corruption.


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