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Angola oil tiger plans investment in Europe
Oil-rich Angola, which survived a quarter century of civil war to transform itself into an African El Dorado for keen investors, has begun investing profits in Europe, starting with the former colonial power Portugal. (Sun, 11 May 2008 18:59:39 GMT)

UAE, Dubai offer good investment opportunities: Dr Matrooshi
Rajkot, May 10 (UNI) Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) Chief Corporate Service Officer Dr Juma Al Matrooshi today stressed that UAE and Dubai offer several investment opportunities for Indian companies. (Sun, 11 May 2008 18:24:00 GMT)

Tata resumes talks with Bangladesh Govt on its $ 3billion investment
Dhaka, May 11 (UNI) The Bangladesh government and Indian industrial giant Tata resumed talks here today after a two-year deadlock on its proposed three billion dollars investment in steel, fertiliser, power plant and coal mine projects. (Sun, 11 May 2008 18:17:20 GMT)

Investment Ideas: Follow a withdrawal strategy
When you’re working, you probably focus on how much you’re putting in to your investment portfolio. But when you retire, you may be more interested in how much you take out. And that’s why you have to prepare the proper withdrawal strategies. (Sun, 11 May 2008 14:26:07 GMT)

Huambo: Meeting Recommends Major Investment In Agricultural Firms
Huambo, 05/11 - Participants to a round-table meeting on Poverty in Rural Areas, held on Saturday in Huambo City, were unanimous in saying that the fight against hunger and misery in Angola has necessarily to go through a reinforced and specialised investment in agricultural family firms. (Sun, 11 May 2008 13:52:14 GMT)

Bani Yas Investment and Development unveils Bawabat Al Sharq in Abu Dhabi
Bani Yas Investment and Development Company (BID) announces the launch of Bawabat Al Sharq, a massive 108 hectares mixed-use development in Abu Dhabi’s Bani Yas city. (Sun, 11 May 2008 11:44:39 GMT)

Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority to hold the International Knowledge Forum in Al-Madinah
The Governor of Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) Mr. Amr Al-Dabbagh announced in a press conference held in SAGIA’s head office in Riyadh that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz has cordially accepted the invitation to honor the International Knowledge Forum (NOOR) that is going to take place between 22nd and 24th June 2008. (Sun, 11 May 2008 10:14:39 GMT)

Keep an eye on investment expenses
H igh investment costs remain out of mind when overall returns are strong. Why sweat decimal points when basking in 20 percent gains? (Sun, 11 May 2008 08:37:36 GMT)

Keep an eye on your investment expenses
H igh investment costs remain out of mind when overall returns are strong. Why sweat decimal points when basking in 20 percent gains? (Sun, 11 May 2008 08:29:03 GMT)

Keep investment costs under control
High investment costs remain out of sight and out of mind when overall returns are strong. Why sweat decimal points when basking in 20 percent gains? (Sun, 11 May 2008 06:47:26 GMT)

Bulgaria fears dirty money streaming in as foreign investment
As EU newcomer Bulgaria aims to attract ever larger flows of foreign investment, authorities and analysts have raised fears that part of the money streaming into the country may have been laundered. (Sun, 11 May 2008 05:15:01 GMT)

Bangladesh to reopen talks with Tata on 3bln dollar investment
Bangladesh's military-backed government will reopen negotiations with Indian conglomerate Tata on Sunday on the group's record three-billion-dollar investment plan, officials said. (Sat, 10 May 2008 17:29:20 GMT)

BullMarket.com Offers Investment Opinion on Utility Stocks
BullMarket.com (http://www.bullmarket.com), an online investment newsletter focused on long-term growth and income-generating stocks, announced today that it has provided subscribers with a report on utility stocks, including Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), PPL (NYSE: PPL), Dominion Resources (NYSE: D), Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG), and FPL Group (NYSE: FPL), among others. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:07:55 GMT)

David Kovacs Appointed Chief Investment Officer, Quantitative Strategies at Turner Investment Partners
David Kovacs has been promoted to chief investment officer, quantitative strategies at Turner Investment Partners, an investment firm that manages more than $27 billion in assets on behalf of institutions and individuals. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:07:45 GMT)

GE Ups Renewable Energy Investment Goal
General Electric Co.'s energy investment business, buoyed by rising demand for alternative power, said Monday it will increase its investment in renewable energy by 50 percent, to $6 billion by 2010. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:30:15 GMT)

Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association to Close Registration for its March 2008 Level I and II ...
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association(R) (CAIAA) -- an independent, not-for-profit international organization that provides the only professional financial designation for the alternatives industry -- will close registration for the March 2008 CAIA(SM) Level I and Level II examinations on Monday, January 28. The March 2008 exams have already garnered record enrollments, with ... (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:13:11 GMT)

Disney and Four Chinese Investment Firms to Buy Stake in NBA China
In the NEW YORK TIMES, Michael J. del Merced reports "the Walt Disney Company and four Chinese investment firms will invest in an 11 percent stake in the National Basketball Association's subsidiary in China, people briefed on the matter said Sunday. The N.B.A. and Disney, which broadcasts the league's games through its ABC and ESPN subsidiaries, will be joined by the Bank of China, China ... (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:10:56 GMT)

GE raises renewable energy investment target to $6 billion
General Electric Co.'s energy investment business, buoyed by rising demand for alternative power, announced Monday it will increase its investment in renewable energy by 50 percent, to $6 billion by 2010. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:58:04 GMT)

Investment company thought to have purchased 30% stake in Williams
Investment company thought to have purchased 30% stake in Williams (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:03:28 GMT)

GE raises renewable energy investment target to $6 billion
General Electric Co.'s energy investment business, buoyed by rising demand for alternative power, was to announce Monday it will increase its investment in renewable energy by 50 percent, to $6 billion by 2010. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:55:23 GMT)

Irish property investment in the UK
Prime City rents are currently in excess of £60 psf and one of the major attractions of this investment is it's low level of passing rent, which allows significant scope for future rental growth. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:44:34 GMT)

Infosecurity investment goes north in 2007
BANGALORE, INDIA: Managing data, accelerating business and generating return on investment (ROI) are the key concern of any enterprise and they go hand in hand. Installation of an IT department been the primary factor at enterprise level to meet the growing market demands. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:38:46 GMT)

24 new jobs from €5m Wyeth investment
Pharmaceutical group Wyeth Ireland has announced an investment worth €5m for its new corporate headquarters in Ballycoolin, Dublin. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:13:54 GMT)

The Infinity I-China Fund Edges Closer to Its Newly Set $350 Million Target With a $50 Million Investment by the China ...
Infinity Equity announced today that the China Development Bank together with IDB Group have invested $50 million in the Infinity I-China Fund. The investment was announced today at a morning signing ceremony at the Ministry of Commerce of the PRC in Beijing, China, where Mr. Chen Deming, a new Minister of the Ministry of Commerce, and Mr. Eliyahu Yishai, Israel's Deputy Prime Minister and ... (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:06:36 GMT)

Malaysia On Track To Achieve US$180 Bln Investment In Services (Malaysian National News Agency
SHARJAH (United Arab Emirates), Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on track to achieve US$180 billion (US$1.00=RM3.26) worth of investment in the services sector, as outlined under the Third Industrial Master Plan (IMP3), International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz said today. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:35:39 GMT)

Constellation Energy Partners To Present At IPAA's Oil & Gas Investment Symposium MLP
Constellation Energy Partners recently announced that it will be participating at IPAA's Oil & Gas Investment Symposium MLP (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:36:19 GMT)

Start-up investment king sees Houston turning green
Blair Garrou, managing partner of Houston venture capital firm DFJ Mercury, is bullish on the Bayou City as fertile ground for start-up companies. In 2005, he and partner Dan Watkins raised $20 million for their first venture capital fund. In starting their company, they partnered with global venture capital investment firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson, based in Menlo Park, Calif., to become DFJ ... (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:18:01 GMT)

Investment bank acquires Boston finance firm
Local investment bank TM Capital Corp. has completed a deal of its own, buying a Westwood, Mass.-based industry peer when industry observers are expecting tougher times for dealmakers in the new year. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:50:42 GMT)

Indonesia`s foreign investment jumps 73.2 pct in 2007: official
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Indonesia reached 10.34 billion dollars last year, 73.2 percent up on 2006, the National Investment Coordinating Board said Monday. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:10:44 GMT)

Indon foreign investment jumps 73.2% in 2007
JAKARTA - FOREIGN direct investment (FDI) in Indonesia reached US$10.34 billion (S414.83 billion) last year, 73.2 per cent up on 2006, the National Investment Coordinating Board said on Monday. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:53:12 GMT)

India PM eyes more trade, investment with China
BEIJING - INDIAN Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets his Chinese counterpart on a trip in which the world's two fastest-growing major economies will seek to put aside a lingering border dispute to build trade and investment. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:53:02 GMT)

Atlas, investment firm infuse $10M in Carmen Copper
Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. and investment fund company Crescent Asian Special Opportunities Portfolio (Casop) have infused an additional capital of $10 million into Carmen Copper Corp., operator of the Toledo copper mine in Cebu province. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:44:56 GMT)

Investment elsewhere
Other states have been approved under the EB-5 investment and visa program. Here are the opportunities available: ALABAMA: Twenty-four communities involved. Focus of economic growth activity: heavy and light manufacturing, agriculture, high technology, construction, hospitality resort and service industries, schools, health care centers, cruise-line support services. CALIFORNIA: Nine counties in ... (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:12:40 GMT)

Malta property described as a great investment
Malta remains an excellent place to invest in property and the country may be the success story of 2008, says a property specialist according to 999Today.com. Property investment site MaltaBuyProperty.co.uk has welcomed recent press reports highlighting an EC review of Malta - that sees strong economic growth continuing through 2008 and 2009, a reduction in unemployment, an improvement in ... (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:57:09 GMT)

Unicorn Investment Bank acquires 80% equity stake in a leading US electronics manufacturing services firm
Unicorn Investment Bank B.S.C. (c) (Unicorn) announces the acquisition of an 80% equity stake in Victron, Inc. (Victron), a specialty provider of high-mix, complex electronics manufacturing services based in Fremont, California. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:40:09 GMT)

Citizens at eye of storm over state investment pool
$7 billion of insurer's assets invested in troubled state fund Citizens Property Insurance Corp. , Florida's largest property insurer, is hoping its investments in a troubled state investment pool bounce back before hurricane season starts in June. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:23:22 GMT)

PVAXX to list on London's alternative investment market
PVAXX to list on London's alternative investment market (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:15:48 GMT)

PVAXX to list on London's Alternative Investment Market
PVAXX Limited, the materials technology company with operations in Bahrain, has announced its intention to list on the London Alternative Investment Market (AIM), London's junior market which is operated by the London Stock Exchange plc. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 07:24:59 GMT)

Pawlenty to announce capital investment recommendations Monday
Crookston leaders will get their first idea on how much money the city might receive in the form of 2008 state bonding money on Monday, when Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Finance Commissioner Tom Hanson announce the governor's capital investment recommendations. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:25:57 GMT)

Retirees balance life in the Asian sun with risk of investment
The lure of cheap living is strong, especially at a time when developed nations fear a surge of retiring workers will buckle their health and pension systems. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:24:13 GMT)

U.S. tops countries attracting foreign investment
Global foreign direct investment grew to an estimated $1.5 trillion in 2007, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development said this week. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:38:27 GMT)

NDB Investment Bank raises Rs. 30 b from the market in 2007
NDB Investment Bank (NDBIB) continued its pioneering work in the capital market of Sri Lanka. It has structured and executed a number of landmark transactions, revitalising the capital market. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:51:03 GMT)

Bahrain king calls for investment in Iran
Iran - Bahrain - Investment Bahraini King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa said on Saturday that the Arab states eye Iran for investment and Iran is expected to provide the investors with opportunity to have a share in investment projects. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:48:40 GMT)

Singaporeans need to boost their investment literacy: financial expert
SINGAPORE : Community Development Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan says Singaporeans lack financial and investment knowledge. And he says this is one area the Ministry will have to focus on - which a financial planning expert agrees. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:38:40 GMT)

Global City Expansion Congress to address investment strategies
naseba announces that the third edition of Global City Expansion Congress will address strategies for attracting investment and explore the best practices and trends of sustainable urban and commercial development. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 11:54:59 GMT)

Renewable energy bill touted as lure for investment
Supporters of a bill requiring Indiana to generate 10 percent of its power from wind, solar and other renewable sources by 2018 say the measure would diversify the state's coal-dominated power industry and spark new investment and jobs. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 11:00:04 GMT)

„Eventis Mobile” intends to recover its investment in Moldova in a term of five years
„Eventis Mobile”, mobile communication service supplier GSM 900/1800, which launched in Moldova on the New Year’s Eve, intends to recover its investment in the next five years, DECA-press Agency informs. The leaders of the company assert that they have invested 35 million USD so far in the creation of the network. In 2006, the company paid 4 million USD from the licence tax, 2 million USD of ... (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:26:28 GMT)

His Highness, Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum to patron hotel investment forum for fourth year running
His Highness Shaikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai's Department of Civil Aviation and Chairman & CEO, Emirates Group has confirmed his ongoing patronage of the fourth Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, according to conference organiser, Jonathan Worsley. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:39:59 GMT)

Jury finds former investment brokers guilty of 250 theft-related counts
CORONA ---- In what prosecutors call the county's largest elder fraud case ever, jurors Thursday returned guilty verdicts on 250 felony charges in the trial of three former investment brokers, with more than 150 remaining verdicts scheduled to be read today. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 05:32:40 GMT)

Rutgers Investment and HomeLoanAdvisors sign outsource agreement
Rutgers Investment Group, a subsidiary of FirstPlus Financial Group, has signed an agreement with HomeLoanAdvisors.Com to provide mortgage processing and fulfillment services on an outsource basis. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:20:44 GMT)

Man Found Guilty On 248 Counts In Investment Fraud Case
A Riverside County jury returns guilty verdicts on the first 248 of some 400 counts against three men who orchestrated a $190 million investment fraud that preyed on senior citizens. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:18:19 GMT)

Peru May Get Investment-Grade in 2008, Fitch Says (Update1)
Jan. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Peru may receive an investment-grade rating as early as this year as it reduces foreign debt and diversifies out of a commodity-driven economy, said Theresa Paiz-Fredel, a sovereign debt analyst at Fitch Ratings. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:04:46 GMT)

Peru May Get Investment-Grade Rating in 2008, Fitch Says
Jan. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Peru may receive an investment-grade rating as early as this year as it trims its foreign debt and diversifies out of a commodity-driven economy, said Theresa Paiz- Fredel, a sovereign debt analyst at Fitch Ratings. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:04:56 GMT)

2nd UPDATE: Survey: State Investment Funds In Good Shape
Tax-dollar investment pools generally have "limited direct exposure to troubled instruments," found a survey of states by Fitch Ratings. To date, for those states with some exposure to impaired investments, "it appears manageable," Fitch said. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:09:08 GMT)

Foreign investment in Batam up 56%
Foreign investment inflows to Indonesia`s industrialized island of Batam last year jumped 56 percent to US$288.52 million from US$184.99 million a year earlier, a report said. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:10:43 GMT)

Securities and investment industry to strengthen IT governance
The securities and investment industry will formulate stronger IT governance strategies as companies are faced with the impact of economic uncertainty, according to TowerGroup. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:45:50 GMT)

GenNx360 Closes First Investment Fund
Private equity firm GenNx360 said Friday it closed its first investment fund with more than $500 million in commitments. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:25:44 GMT)

New pneumococcal vaccines - universal coverage is the future but with big investment. VacZine Analytics Posted on: 11 ...
New pnuemococcal vaccines – universal coverage is the future but with big investment. LONDON, UK----11 January 2008----ExpertREACT. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:58:29 GMT)

LBO Firms Reduce Investment Banking Fees as Takeovers Dry Up
Jan. 11 (Bloomberg) -- The decline in leveraged buyouts is slashing fees for investment banks, including Deutsche Bank AG and JPMorgan Chase & Co., by about 50 percent. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:14:54 GMT)

Malaysia And Indonesia To Set Up Joint Trade And Investment Committee (Malaysian National News Agency
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and neigbouring Indonesia will establish a joint trade and investment committee, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said today. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:57:02 GMT)

Patriot Capital Funding Closes a $10.8 Million ``One-Stop'' Financing, Including an Equity Co-Investment, in Support ...
Patriot Capital Funding, Inc. (NasdaqGS: PCAP), a specialty finance company providing flexible financing solutions to small- to mid-sized companies primarily in transactions initiated by private equity sponsors, today announced that in December 2007 it closed a $10.8 million "one-stop" financing, which was comprised of senior and subordinated debt, and a $125,000 equity co-investment. Funded ... (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:52:06 GMT)

Puritan Financial commences investment services division
Puritan Financial Companies has launched an investment services division consisting of two wholly owned subsidiaries, Puritan Brokerage Services and Puritan Investment Advisors. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:14:53 GMT)

GE unit raises investment target by 50 percent, to $6 billion
General Electric Co.'s energy investment business, buoyed by rising demand for alternative power, will increase its investment in renewable energy by 50 percent, to $6 billion by 2010, the company announced Friday. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:08:02 GMT)

11-01-2008: Apollo completes US$1b investment in NCL
PETALING JAYA: Apollo Management LP has formally completed its US$1 billion (RM3.3 billion) cash equity investment in NCL Corporation Ltd. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:38:08 GMT)

Diegel now investment solutions rep
COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services Agent Garrett Diegel of Fallon is now qualified to offer clients expanded financial planning and investment management services. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:04:59 GMT)

Russia and Japan begin forming investment fund
TOKYO, January 11 (Itar-Tass) - Russia and Japan have begun establishing the first joint multipurpose investment fund of three billion dollars, chairman of the board of the Russian-Japanese Business Council Aslan Atabiyev told a press conference on Friday. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:42:38 GMT)

Freestone Capital Receives a $40 Million Equity Investment From The Sienna Group
Freestone Capital Management, a Seattle-based wealth and asset management firm, today announced that it will receive a $40 million equity investment from The Sienna Group, a Seattle-based private investment firm. Freestone, which has approximately $2.0 billion in assets under management, is one of the 30 largest independent wealth management firms (by assets under management) in the United ... (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:21:36 GMT)

Public agencies withdraw from O.C. investment pool
Although the amount is small, the actions reflect continuing unease with Treasurer Chriss Street's financial stewardship. Four of the seven public agencies that voluntarily participate in Orange County's investment portfolio have withdrawn almost all their cash in recent months amid concerns over Treasurer Chriss Street, and others are reviewing whether to keep their money in the pool, ... (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:04:23 GMT)

Coutu counts on U.S. investment
MONTREAL -- Drugstore chain Jean Coutu Group Inc. (TSX:PJC.A) remains confident its U.S. investment in Rite Aid will generate long-term financial rewards that will complement its strong Canadian franchise. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:14:57 GMT)

RUXX investment index set to open 0.56% up
MOSCOW, January 11 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's investment index will open Friday at 965.78 points, up 0.56% following Thursday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:08:32 GMT)

Investment in Thailand breaks record despite political uncertainty
Bangkok - Investment applications in Thailand hit a record 644.8 billion baht (19.5 billion dollars) in 2007, up 32 per cent on the previous year, even in the face of great political uncertainty, the Bangkok Post reported Friday. The Board of Investm... (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:52:50 GMT)

Phony investment adviser guilty of fraud
An Armstrong County man pleaded guilty in federal court yesterday to operating as an unlicensed investment adviser and using his clients' money to pay off other investors and for his own personal benefit. ... (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:34:10 GMT)

Now-Closed Cyrano Revival Recouped Its Investment
The recently shuttered Broadway revival of Cyrano de Bergerac may have run nine and a half weeks, but it was long enough for the limited engagement to recoup its entire initial investment. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:21:31 GMT)

Fitch Affirms PHH's Investment Rating
Fitch Ratings on Thursday affirmed its investment-grade rating of PHH Corp., which provides mortgages and services for managing vehicle fleets, but also revised the company's outlook to negative. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:12:51 GMT)

GE announces investment in wind energy
U.S. company GE Energy Financial Services announced a $350 million investment in wind. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:25:44 GMT)

WallSt.net Updates Investment Community Through All-New Interview With Lattice Incorporated
On January 10, Paul Burgess, Chief Executive Officer of Lattice Incorporated (OTC Bulletin Board: LTTC) will update the investment community in an all-new interview with www.wallst.net. Topics to be covered in the interview include an overview of the company and its growth strategy, recent press releases, market opportunity, and upcoming milestones for which investors should watch. To hear the ... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:06:46 GMT)

US, India eye bilateral investment treaty
The United States and India are to explore the possibility of forging a bilateral investment agreement in high-level talks next month, US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:52:10 GMT)

IPO WATCH: Polish investment fund IIF Group plans to debut on Warsawbourse in February
WARSAW. JANUARY 10. INTERFAX CENTRAL EUROPE - Polish investment fund Internet Investment Fund Group (IIF Group), which specializes in investing in start-up IT and media firms, hopes to debut on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) in February, the company's president Rafal Styczen told an IPO Day conference at the WSE. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:58:18 GMT)

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Announces Upcoming Investment Conference Participation
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIII) announced today that it will present at two major investment conferences next week. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:34:07 GMT)

Capital Investment Companies And Moore & Johnson Form Strategic Partnership
Capital Investment Companies, one of the largest independent financial services and brokerage firms in the Southeast, announced the establishment of a strategic relationship with the Moore and Johnson Agency of Raleigh (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:20:18 GMT)

CNet investment group boosts holdings
An investment group that wants to shake up CNet Networks Inc. has boosted its holdings in the online technology news and entertainment provider in an effort to overcome the company's resistance to a proposed overhaul of its board. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:55:48 GMT)

China Nuvo Solar Receives Initial Funding from Investment Banking Agreement
China Nuvo Solar Energy, Inc. (the "Company" or "China Nuvo") (OTCBB: CNUV) announced today that it has closed and received net proceeds in a funding of $311,900 from a commitment of up to $700,000 pursuant to an investment banking agreement. The Company intends to use the proceeds to further develop, with a view towards commercialization, its unique stacked solar cell technology for which it ... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:19:42 GMT)

Japan's economy slowing on drop in housing investment, central bank official says
The pace of Japan's economic growth is slowing due to a big drop in housing investment and the slowdown is likely to persist for some time, a senior central bank official said in a speech Thursday. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:07:50 GMT)

India Min:To Offer Investment-Linked Incentives To Auto Cos
NEW DELHI -(Dow Jones)- India's federal government plans to offer investment- linked incentives to automobile makers and auto-parts companies as it seeks to boost the growth of the automotive industry, the minister for heavy industries and public enterprises said Thursday. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:26:38 GMT)

Credit Suisse announces China venture following end of ban on new foreign investment
Credit Suisse Group said Thursday it will launch a venture with a Chinese partner to underwrite stock and bond deals as foreign firms rush to expand in China's securities industry following the end of a ban on new investment. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:43:00 GMT)

Merchant Capital listed as top investment banking firm in state
A Montgomery-based investment-banking firm is ranked among the top 20 firms in the U.S., according to a recent survey. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:08:07 GMT)

L&G sales dip on retail investment sales
LONDON (Reuters) - Insurer Legal & General saw 2007 sales dip 12 percent, hit by an expected drop in retail investment sales, but life and pensions sales rose 8 percent and it posted a bumper fourth quarter for annuities. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:19:07 GMT)

L&G sales dip on retail investment sales
Insurer Legal & General saw 2007 sales dip 12 percent, hit by an expected drop in retail investment sales, but life and pensions sales rose 8 percent and it posted a bumper fourth quarter for annuities. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:59:00 GMT)

Investment bank eyes Southeast Banking
A New York investment bank plans to invest more than $1.5 billion in Southeast Banking Corp., the storied Miami financial institution that has been mired in bankruptcy for more than 16 years. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:03:40 GMT)

State investment pool raises withdrawal limit
Local governments should soon have access to much more of their money that has been tied up in a state-run investment pool restricted because of a multibillion-dollar run. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:03:03 GMT)

BOI investment in 2007 tops Bt655 billion.
The Board of Investment reported that the combined value projects sought the investment privileges last year.... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 06:24:18 GMT)

US sees great investment options in India
Against the backdrop of enhanced two-way investment flows, India and the United States are mulling a "mutually beneficial" bilateral investment agreement. The issue is expected to be discussed next month in Chicago, when Commerce Minister Kamal Nath is scheduled to meet US Trade Representative Susan Schwab. "In the private sector, we are hopeful of moving forward to pursue and conclude a ... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:43:58 GMT)

VIETNAMESE VENTURE FUND MAKES NEW MEDIA INVESTMENT
Publishing The investment venture DFJ VinaCapital (DFJV) agreed to invest over US$3 million in the ad firm Chicilon Media (Vietnam) yesterday. Chicilon Media General Director Guo Zhi Feng said the investment would help his company expand financial capacity and widen its clientele. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:58:35 GMT)

ISRAEL, VIETNAM SEEK INVESTMENT PROTECTION
Trade / foreign investment An Israeli delegation led by Han Sosnitsky, head of the Finance Ministry's Bilateral Relations Department, is negotiating with Vietnamese counterparts for an investment protection agreement between the two countries. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:26:38 GMT)

Tony Blair joins investment bank
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair joins US investment bank JPMorgan in a part-time advisory role. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:34:07 GMT)

Tony Blair joins investment bank
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair joins US investment bank JPMorgan in a part-time advisory role. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:33:37 GMT)

Investment Pool Withdrawal Limit to Rise
Local governments should soon have access to much more of their money that has been tied up in a state-run investment pool that is restricted because of a multibillion-dollar run, an official said Wednesday. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:43:55 GMT)

Apollo Completes $1B Cruise Investment
Apollo Management LP has completed its $1 billion cash equity investment in the parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, making the private equity group a 50 percent owner of the cruise operator. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:44:07 GMT)

Apollo completes NCL investment
Apollo Management has completed its $1 billion cash equity investment in the parent company of Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line, making the private equity group a 50 percent owner of the cruise operator. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:48:49 GMT)

Robeco Investment Management's 130/30 Equity Strategies Nears the US$1 Billion Mark
Robeco Investment Management, the U.S. asset management arm of Robeco Group N.V, a Netherlands-based global asset manager, announced today that assets under management in its 130/30 equity strategies have neared the US$1 billion mark. Officially launched in early 2007, RIM's two actively managed 130/30 Alpha Extension strategies leverage the firm's decade of experience managing long and ... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:19:57 GMT)

Nortia Capital Partners Acquires Friedland Investment Events and Herd on the Street LLC
Nortia Capital Partners, Inc. (OTC: NCPN), today announces that it has acquired Friedland Investment Events LLC (FIE) and Herd on the Street LLC (HOTS), both privately-held companies, and their associated brands in exchange for 1,000,000 shares of Nortia's common stock. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:14:33 GMT)

Silver Lake gets expansion boost from CalPERS investment
Technology private equity firm Silver Lake got a boost to its expansion plans, via a 9.9 percent investment stake from pension fund giant CalPERS (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:11:31 GMT)

Henderson Taps Seb Beloe to Head Sustainable and Responsible Investment Research
Henderson Global Investors, the independent asset management firm, announced the appointment of Seb Beloe to head the firm's Sustainable and Responsible Investment research function. Mr. Beloe joins a seven-member team dedicated to investing in sustainable and responsible companies. He's based in London, and reports to George Latham, chief of Henderson's Sustainable and Responsible funds. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:05:06 GMT)

BullMarket.com Offers Investment Opinions on the Top-Performing Stocks of 2007
BullMarket.com (http://www.bullmarket.com), an online investment newsletter focused on long-term growth and income-generating stocks, announced today that it has provided subscribers with a report on some of the top-performing stocks of 2007, including Baidu.com (Nasdaq: BIDU), Intuitive Surgical (Nasdaq: ISRG), Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), Amazon.com (NYSE: AMZN), and Research in Motion (Nasdaq: ... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:04:46 GMT)

Investment professionals blew it, Fed's Poole says
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - Investment professionals' short-sightedness led them to make fundamental errors that led to the mortgage and credit meltdown, St. Louis Federal Reserve President William Poole said Wednesday. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:52:00 GMT)

THE FED: Investment Professionals Blew It, Fed's Poole Says
WASHINGTON (Dow Jones) - Investment professionals' short-sightedness led them to make fundamental errors that led to the mortgage and credit meltdown, St. Louis Federal Reserve President William Poole said Wednesday. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:41:22 GMT)

M&M to hike Chakan investment to Rs 4,000cr
Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) will increase investment in its Chakan manufacturing plant to Rs 4,000 crore. The company had initially planned two plants - one standalone unit at Chakan and the second in partnership with Renault and Nissan - to increase manufacturing capacity. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:21:14 GMT)

Investment Tech Dec. Volume Slightly Up
Investment Technology Group Inc., a technology-based trading services platform, said Wednesday increased less than 1 percent. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:01:04 GMT)

A recent study shows that using brokers to time the market may be harmful to the health of your investment portfolio.
To get the best investment returns, what course should you follow? a) Hire a broker to get the latest research about the hottest performing mutual funds as well as some direction about whether the market is poised to climb or collapse. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:51:36 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-01-09 13:25 GMT: Investment Technology Group reports December trading results
NEW YORK (Thomson Financial) - Investment Technology Group Inc. Wednesday said its December average daily trading volume was 172.2 million shares, up slightly from the 171 million shares reported in December 2006. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:50:53 GMT)

Nozari: Sanctions unable to affect investment in Iran
Iran - Sanctions - Nozari Oil Minister Gholam-Hossein Nozari said here Wednesday that international companies are getting more interested in making investment in Iran and sanctions, imposed by "bad tempered" countries, have not had and will not have any effect on the process of investment in the country. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:50:14 GMT)

Investment Technology Group Releases December 2007 U.S. Trading Statistics
Investment Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE: ITG), a leading provider of technology-based trading services and transaction research, today announced that December 2007 U.S. trading volume was 3.4 billion shares and average daily volume (ADV) was 172 million shares. This compares to 3.4 billion shares and ADV of 171 million shares in December 2006 and 4.8 billion shares and ADV of 229 million shares ... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:35:06 GMT)

Peter T. Crenier Joins CheckFree, Now Part of Fiserv, to Lead Investment Services Solutions ...
Brookfield, Wis., December 19, 2007 - CheckFree, now part of Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISV), a leading provider of information technology services to the financial industry, today announced that Peter T. Crenier has been hired as senior vice president to manage the CheckFree Investment Services sales team. In his new role, Crenier will lead the team responsible for sales of CheckFree Investment ... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:10:12 GMT)

Israel, VN seek investment protection
HA NOI — An Israeli delegation led by Han Sosnitsky, head of the Finance Ministry’s Bilateral Relations Department, is negotiating with Vietnamese counterparts for an investment protection agreement between the two countries. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:22:09 GMT)

Venture fund makes new media investment
HCM CITY — The investment venture DFJ VinaCapital (DFJV) agreed to invest over US$3 million in the ad firm Chicilon Media (Viet Nam) yesterday. Chicilon Media General Director Guo Zhi Feng said the investment would help his company expand financial capacity and widen its clientele. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:06:59 GMT)

Al Reem, Yas and Abu Dhabi islands attracts large investment
Al Reem, Yas and Abu Dhabi islands attracts large investment (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:04:34 GMT)

Abu Dhabi real estate a favourite investment class for 2008
Factors as diverse as the likely revaluation of the dirham and the outlook for interest rates combine with property undervaluation to make Abu Dhabi real estate a favourite investment class for 2008. The poor outlook for global real estate and equity alternatives are also increasingly persuading investors that this is the year to invest locally. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:49:26 GMT)

Sahyadri Hospitals to get $36m investment from ICICI Ventures
ICICI Venture has announced an investment of US $36 million through its holding company IVEN Medicare in Sahyadri Hospitals Limited (SHL) promoted by world renowned neurosurgeon Dr Charudutt Apte for an undisclosed stake. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:46:13 GMT)

Council to get update on troubled investment
SPRINGFIELD - The City Council next week will get the update it has requested about a city investment with Merrill Lynch that plummeted in value from $13.9 million in April to $1.2 million in November. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:43:10 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-01-09 07:59 GMT: Bolton Group H1 pretax loss narrows, says investment projects identified
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Bolton Group International Ltd reported a narrower first-half pretax loss as the company continues to search for suitable property investment opportunities in emerging markets. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:05:57 GMT)

Government walks fine line - Cabinet throws support behind FSC - Leaves room for legal operation of investment schemes ...
Cabinet has thrown its support behind the Financial Services Commission (FSC) after examining the controversial treatment o investment schemes. However, Don Wehby, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, yesterday left room for amendments .... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:31:40 GMT)

Foreign investment reached a new high in 2007, says UNCTAD
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) reached a new record in 2007, rising almost 18% compared with 2006 to reach an estimated $1.5 trillion. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:22:33 GMT)

Investment record set
Global flows of foreign direct investment totaled $1.5 trillion in 2007, exceeding the previous record set in 2000, a United Nations agency said Tuesday. With financing drying up as the credit crunch took hold in the second half of the year, mergers and acquisitions activity in developed countries slowed from the high rates of activity recorded in the first half of the year. But for 2007 as a ... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:20:52 GMT)

Two investment banks buy minority stakes in KCs BATS Trading
Investment bankers Deutsche Bank AG and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. each bought undisclosed minority stakes in Kansas City's BATS Trading, the nation's third-largest equity securities trading center. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:14:41 GMT)

Asian Masters Fund Announces the Change in Investment Mandate (AUF.AX, 00801704, 20080109)
Asian Masters Fund announced its intention to change its investment mandate to provide additional flexibility to invest in attractive funds management investment opportunities. The Company intends to amend its investment mandate to increase its fund allocation limit for investments with any single underlying fund or underlying funds operated by the same fund management group from the current ... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:24:00 GMT)

Foreign investment reached a new high in 2007, says UNCTAD
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) reached a new record in 2007, rising almost 18 per cent compared with 2006 to reach an estimated 1.5 trillion US dollars. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:34:47 GMT)

Foreign direct investment risks chill after record 2007: UNCTAD
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) hit a record in 2007 but economic turbulence and inflationary pressures could have a "chilling" effect in 2008, the UN trade and development agency said Tuesday. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:45:31 GMT)

Peru Expects Investment in Infrastructure to Double (Update1)
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Peru expects private investment in ports, power lines, roads and other infrastructure to more than double to $2.6 billion this year, a government agency said. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:45:34 GMT)

Leading Minority-Owned Investment Bank Adds Industry Veteran, Anthony LeCour, and Seasoned Professional, Jack Foster, ...
CastleOak Securities, L.P., a leading minority-owned investment bank based in New York, announced (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:11:55 GMT)

BullMarket.com Offers Investment Opinions on the Top-Performing Stocks of 2007
Bullmarket.com (http://www.bullmarket.com), an online investment newsletter focused on long-term growth and income-generating stocks, announced today that it has provided subscribers with a report on some of the top-performing stocks of 2007, including First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR), Terra Nitrogen (NYSE: TNH), Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (NYSE: POT), Calgon Carbon (NYSE: CCC), and Cal-Maine ... (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:47:32 GMT)

Arena Media Networks Announces Significant Minority Investment by Brooklyn NY Holdings
Arena Media Networks LLC (AMN) today announced the completion of a significant minority investment transaction with Brooklyn NY Holdings (BNYH), the asset and investment management company of the Lerner Family, owners of the Cleveland Browns and the Aston Villa Premier League football club. Completed October 31, 2007, BNYH's investment includes both equity and debt investments. The use of these ... (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:38:09 GMT)

CORRECTING and REPLACING ERF Wireless Adds Strong Finish to 2007 with $3 Million of New Cash Investment
First graph, second sentence of release should read: The exact terms of the investment were not revealed (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:56:56 GMT)

Nollenberger Capital Partners Welcomes Richard Juarez to Its Investment Banking Team
Nollenberger Capital Partners, Inc. (NCPI), a privately held investment banking and investment advisory firm, today announced that Richard Juarez has joined its Investment Banking team as a Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking. Mr. Juarez brings over 16 years of technology finance, strategy and operations expertise to the firm. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:50:43 GMT)

DundeeWealth concludes ownership transfer of DFG Investment Advisors
DundeeWealth Inc. announced today that it has completed an agreement transferring 90% of its New York-based subsidiary DFG Investment Advisors (DFG) to Kym Anthony, chairman of DFG, and a small group of DFG employees. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:46:55 GMT)

Canada investment rules not aimed at China: minister
Canada's new foreign investment guidelines, which contain tougher criteria for state-owned enterprises, do not target China's sovereign wealth fund, Trade Minister David Emerson said on Tuesday. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:25:52 GMT)

Emerson Says Canada and China Are Close to an Investment Accord
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian Trade Minister David Emerson said a Canada-China agreement on investment is ``within striking distance.'' Emerson made the comment in a conference call with reporters from Beijing, where he is pursuing trade and investment opportunities in the Asian country. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:55:13 GMT)

Brandywine Global Investment Management Names Stacy M. Dutton Managing Partner
Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC today announced the appointment of Stacy M. Dutton as managing partner. Stacy will serve on the firm's Executive Committee and be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company including managing Brandywine Global's growing business around the world, coordinating strategic decision making, and spearheading firm initiatives. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:47:18 GMT)

KRG Capital Closes Investment In Tri-County Petroleum - Quick Facts
(RTTNews) - Tuesday, Denver-based private equity firm KRG Capital Partners said that it has completed an investment in Tri-County Petroleum Inc., or TCP, a specialty distributor of industrial and commercial lubricants. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:41:28 GMT)