The FINANCIAL -- The boom in Switzerland's property market extended into the first quarter, driven by record low mortgage rates and the ongoing influx of cash-rich migrants, and is set to enter the risk zone of a market monitoring index this quarter.

The FINANCIAL -- Technicolor SA, the French cinema production services provider and manufacturer of television set-top boxes, said Thursday it will launch a capital increase of up to EUR158 million which will be acquired by JPMorgan Chase.

The FINANCIAL -- By embarking on a low-carbon growth path, China’s cities can help reach the country’s targets for reducing the energy and carbon intensity of its economy, and become more livable, efficient, competitive, and ultimately sustainable, says a new World Bank report released.

The FINANCIAL -- The country which triggered the wave of changes known as the Arab uprising will be visited by the EBRD President Thomas Mirow from 2-4 May 2012.

The FINANCIAL -- MasterCard Incorporated announced financial results for the first quarter of 2012.