Australia's Star Entertainment Group said on Monday it was raising A$750 million ($481.43 million) via equity placement under its broader refinancing process to improve its funding arrangements and capital structure.

LONDON (Reuters) -Citigroup has warned UK-based employees of the likelihood of redundancies as the lender pushes ahead with a sweeping reorganisation, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Friday, a move that could affect hundreds of jobs in the country.

Colombia's central bank is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate at 13.25% during the board's meeting next week as inflation has been falling more slowly than expected, a Reuters poll revealed on Friday.

The Bank of Japan maintained ultra-low interest rates on Friday and its pledge to keep supporting the economy until inflation sustainably hits its 2% target, suggesting it was in no rush to phase out its massive stimulus programme.

The United Auto Workers (UAW) will announce on Friday it has made real progress with Ford Motor in talks over a new labor contract, a source familiar with the matter said.

TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan maintained ultra-low interest rates on Friday and a pledge to keep supporting the economy until inflation sustainably hits its 2% target, suggesting it was in no rush to phase out its massive stimulus programme.