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Aramark agrees to $6.3 billion buyout by investment group
Aramark Corp., the nation's largest food service company, said Tuesday it agreed to be acquired by an investment group led by its longtime chief executive for $6.3 billion, plus the assumption of about $2 billion in debt. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 20:37:22 GMT)
GlobalBridge Inc. Working With Mercer Investment Consulting Inc. to Offer Proprietary New Program for Trust Banks
GlobalBridge Inc., a leading nationwideprovider of open architecture separately managed account services for trustbanks, today announced that it had completed an agreement with MercerInvestment Consulting Inc., a major global provider of investmentconsulting services to fiduciaries of pension funds, foundations andendowments, for investment research and consulting. Under the terms of (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 20:37:43 GMT)
Cameroon: Stakeholders Criticise Public Investment Budget Execution
Stakeholders in the Southwest Province have criticised the new approach towards executing the Public Investment Budget, PIB.They raised their pre-occupations during a workshop on the new mechanism towards the execution of the PIB, Tuesday, August 1, at the Pan-African Institute for Development, PAID, Buea. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 20:53:32 GMT)
Affin Investment appoints two new senior VPs
Affin Investment Bank Bhd has appointed Roy Foo as its first vice president of investment banking and Raymond Kwee as senior vice president of equity organisation and distribution to strengthen its investment team. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 07:01:52 GMT)
'Treati' To Expand EU-Asean Trade & Investment Flows
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The European Union is proposing an action plan known as the Trans-Regional EU-Asean Trade Initiative or TREATI to inject new dynamism and significantly raise trade and investment linkages with Asean. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 07:56:46 GMT)
Investment group buys out Aramark for $6.3 billion
Aramark Corp., the nation's largest food-service company, said Tuesday it agreed to be acquired by an investment group led by its longtime chief executive for $6.3 billion, plus the assumption of about $2 billion in debt. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 08:11:41 GMT)
Put that investment income to work, and squeeze out a bit more yield
`You could have said a lot more about ways to increase investment income." That was the composite response from readers to my recent column on how cash was finally worth something. Mr. Columnist may have stopped paying attention while money funds were yielding 1 or 2 percent, but those who count on investment income never stopped looking for places to ... (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 08:16:52 GMT)
NanoBio nets $30 million equity investment
Private biopharmaceutical firm NanoBio Corporation has secured a $30 million equity investment from private equity fund manager Perseus LLC that will enable the company to advance multiple product candidates from its growing pipeline. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 10:00:02 GMT)
State Street inks Virgin Money investment management deal
State Street has been selected by Virgin Money to provide an integrated suite of investment solutions, including investment servicing, transfer agency and asset management for GBP2.6 billion in assets. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 10:06:29 GMT)
GFH gets investment grade credit rating boost from S&P
Business Reporter DOHA: Gulf Finance House (GFH), lead financial advisors to the multi-billion dollar Qatar Energy City, has obtained “BBB-” investment credit grade rating from the global rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P). (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 10:17:15 GMT)
Kuwait's Investment Dar 1H Profit Up 43% To KWD50.7M
BEIRUT (Zawya Dow Jones)--Kuwaiti Sharia-compliant financial company Investment Dar said Wednesday that its net profit surged 43% to 50.7 million Kuwaiti dinars ($174.68 million) in the first half, from KWD35.48 million a year earlier. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 10:49:09 GMT)
Alvin B. ("Buzzy") Krongard, Former Investment Banking and CIA Veteran, Joins Iridium Satellite Board Of Directors
Iridium Satellite is pleased to announce that Alvin B. ('Buzzy') Krongard has joined its Board of Directors. Buzzy Krongard is the former Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Alex.Brown Incorporated, the nation's oldest investment banking firm. In addition, Krongard served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Bankers Trust, in addition to holding other financial industry posts. He (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 11:19:38 GMT)
Xinhua Finance Invests in Leading Provider of Independent Investment Research and Proxy Advisory and Voting Services
Xinhua Finance , China's unchallenged leader in financial information and media, and Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC, a leading provider of investment research and global proxy advisory and voting services, today announced that Xinhua Finance has purchased a 19.9% equity stake in Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC . (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 13:00:00 GMT)
Ford considering 1 bln usd investment in Michigan facilities
The company said the investment would be used to expand flexible manufacturing at several facilities and in the research and development of future products, advanced powertrain technologies and hybrid vehicles. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 13:20:48 GMT)
UniSuper Boosts Investment Team
UniSuper Management has hired four new staff members to its investment department, bringing the investment team to 20 staff. The pension scheme is now almost AUD20 billion (GBP8 billion) in size. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 13:26:01 GMT)
Aames Investment Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results
Aames Investment Corporation (NYSE: AIC), anationwide subprime mortgage lender, today reported core net income of$16.7 million, or $0.27 per diluted share and GAAP net income of $7.2million, or $0.11 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2006. Duringthe quarter, the Company recorded a mark-to-market derivative loss underFASB 133 of $9.5 million equal to a pretax loss per common share of (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 15:05:29 GMT)
Ford mulls billion dollar investment
Ford Motor Company said today that it is mulling a $1 billion investment to improve its production capabilities and boost its development of hybrid vehicles. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 15:11:30 GMT)
Iannaccone Named Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance/Investment Banking Division at Performance Trust Capital
Performance Trust Capital Partners has named Mike Iannaccone Senior Vice President for the newly created Corporate Finance/Investment Banking Division. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 15:32:00 GMT)
Ford announces $1 billion investment plan for Michigan
Ford Motor Co. is accelerating its introduction of new products and its response to growing interest in fuel-efficient vehicles with an initiative that could include a $1 billion investment in Michigan plants, an executive said Wednesday. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 16:22:59 GMT)
Grand jury indicts man accused of investment scam
David Ross Nonnemaker, who was allegedly running an investment scam out of the Quartzville area, has been indicted by a Linn County grand jury and is being held in a Washington county jail. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 16:42:34 GMT)
MD Sass, Macquarie join to fund investment firms
NEW YORK, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Investment management firm MD Sass and the Macquarie Group, a financial services organization, on Wednesday said they formed a joint venture to manage a $273 million alternative strategies private equity fund. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:47:55 GMT)
Foreign investment in real estate $105m in July
In January-July 2006, foreign investment in Israeli real estate totaled $831 million. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:06:25 GMT)
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said the Board of Investment (BoI) chairman was not called ‘collaborator’ or
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said the Board of Investment (BoI) chairman was not called ‘collaborator’ or ‘Rajakar’ as published in some newspapers yesterday. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:19:33 GMT)
Ford mulls billion dollar investment, confirms new models
Ford Motor Co. said that it is mulling a one billion dollar investment to improve its production capabilities and boost its development of hybrid vehicles. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:51:55 GMT)
Vector decision may imapct investment
The Commerce Commission's action against New Zealand's biggest electricity lines company, Vector, is being criticised by the industry as a huge blow to investment. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 19:14:18 GMT)
Ford mulls billion dollar investment, confirms new models
A sign showing the corporate logo for the Ford Motor Company. Ford Motor Co. said that it is mulling a one billion dollar investment to improve its production capabilities and boost its development of hybrid vehicles. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 19:18:14 GMT)
Investment group part of merger
O'Bannon & Davis Inc. has merged its Buffalo investment advisory and retirement plan business into Courier Capital Corp., an independent Buffalo investment manager. (Wed, 09 Aug 2006 20:10:46 GMT)
Yankees, Mets Bonds Get Investment-Grade Ratings (Update1)
Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Some $1.6 billion of bonds to be sold by a New York City agency this month to pay for new stadiums for Major League Baseball's Yankees and Mets won investment-grade ratings from Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 02:03:10 GMT)
Ford Mulls Billion Dollar Investment, Confirms New Models
Aug. 10, 2006 -- Ford Motor Co. said Aug. 9 that it is mulling a one billion dollar investment to improve its production capabilities and boost its development of hybrid vehicles. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 04:14:49 GMT)
SCOSS Capital Corp. Completes Conversion To Instorage Real Estate Investment Trust
SCOSS Capital Corp. (the 'Corporation') (TSX VENTURE: SCP) and InStorage Real Estate Investment Trust ('InStorage REIT') (TSX VENTURE: IS.UN) announced today that the plan of arrangement to convert the Corporation into InStorage REIT was completed on August 4, 2006. InStorage REIT and the Corporation further confirmed that final approval of the conversion was granted by the TSX Venture Exchange (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 05:21:15 GMT)
NDSU beef center exceeds investment goal
FARGO (AP) - More than 30 people and groups have invested in the North Dakota Natural Beef LLC project, helping it exceed its investment goal of $3.5 million, officials say. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 07:20:04 GMT)
Deutsche Bank closes Phila. investment unit
The investment arm of Deutsche Bank AG has closed its Philadelphia office and is transferring management of three high-yield-bond mutual funds to New York. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 07:44:53 GMT)
Hanoi says Incombank/ABN dispute wont hit investment
HANOI, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Vietnam said the legal dispute between Industrial and Commercial Bank of Vietnam (Incombank) and Dutch bank ABN AMRO would be solved without hurting foreign investment in the country. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 10:39:37 GMT)
Philippines' net foreign investment surges in May
MANILA, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Philippines surged to $244 million in May, more than three times the previous month's level and up from zero a year ago, the central bank said on Thursday. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 10:50:22 GMT)
RUXX investment index set to open 2.25% up
MOSCOW, August 10 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's newest investment index will open Thursday at 703.39 points, up 2.25% on the previous day's trading, following Wednesday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:01:46 GMT)
JETRO Releases its 2006 White Paper on International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment
Tokyo, Japan, Aug 10, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) today released a summary of its 2006 White Paper on International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:06:28 GMT)
Make your real estate investment more successful
For years we have been hearing the real estate mantra of "location, location, location," but is that really what drives the success of an investment? I agree with the pundits that you can charge more rent at a better location and potentially have more return. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 12:21:05 GMT)
Cola ban may hit investment: Ficci
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry says banning colas without following proper law will hurt India's credibility and investment climate. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 12:58:26 GMT)
Punjab eyes Rs 1 lakh crore investment
The Punjab government is expecting an investment of Rs 1 lakh crore in infrastructure projects by the end of this calendar year that would generate employment opportunities for over 20 lakh people. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 13:03:00 GMT)
Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust Reports 2006 Second Quarter Results
Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust ('Retirement REIT') (TSX: RRR.UN)(TSX: RRR.DB.B) (TSX: RRR.DB.C) today released its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006: (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:05:40 GMT)
JLT Partners With NTGI For Active Investment Management
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Benefit Solutions has entered into an agreement with Northern Trust Global Investments in the U.K. as its partner in the delivery of active investment management on a manager-of-managers basis. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:11:41 GMT)
Sasol ups investment in rural energy
Sasol is increasing its investment in community energy centres by R8-million, bringing the total to R23-million, the company said on Thursday. Sasol, in partnership with the Department of Minerals and Energy, has already launched three centres, and two more will now follow in Mafikeng and Qunu. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:16:55 GMT)
Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust Reports 2006 Second Quarter Results
Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust ('Retirement REIT') (TSX: RRR.UN)(TSX: RRR.DB.B) (TSX: RRR.DB.C) today released its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006: (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:49:47 GMT)
MIDX, WXH and TUP Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On August 4, Tilo Kunz, CEO of MidNet, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: MIDX) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:35:48 GMT)
Mass. charges convicted felon with posing as investment adviser
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin is suing a convicted felon accused of illegally posing as an investment adviser and then using his client's money to pay for his own expenses at casinos and restaurants. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 16:58:52 GMT)
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said the Board of Investment (BoI) chairman was not called ‘collaborator’ or
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said the Board of Investment (BoI) chairman was not called ‘collaborator’ or ‘Rajakar’ as published in some newspapers yesterday. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 18:19:32 GMT)
MFP to check Government-supported investment projects
BUCHAREST - The Ministry of Public Finances (MFP) will commission out technical expertise during the execution of the investment projects for which important amounts have been earmarked from the state budget, to check how the funds is being spent, official sources stated, according to Mediafax. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:06:22 GMT)
RenaissanceRe Holdings Promotes Todd R. Fonner to Chief Risk Officer and Chief Investment Officer
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: RNR) announced today that Senior Vice President and Treasurer Todd R. Fonner has been promoted to the positions of Chief Risk Officer and Chief Investment Officer, effective immediately. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:17:16 GMT)
Chevron Exec Says Argentina Investment to Rise
U.S. oil major Chevron Corp. (CVX) plans to increase investment in Argentina in 2007, a company executive said Thursday during a presentation that sharply criticized government planners. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:05:07 GMT)
Zim ripe for foreign investment
NEXT week, a team of businessmen from the Republic of South Korea will be in Zimbabwe to explore various investment opportunities. (Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:08:57 GMT)
TAIWANESE CO INCREASES INVESTMENT IN VIETNAM
Vietnam The Hung Nghiep - Formosa Ltd. Co. of Taiwan has invested an additional US$60 million, bringing its total investment in the southern province of Dong Nai to $542 million. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 07:26:07 GMT)
Net assets in stock investment trusts set another high in July
_ The outstanding balance of net assets in stock investment trusts reached an all-time high of 46,500.6 billion yen at the end of July, breaking the previous record of 46,082.3 billion yen a month earlier. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:41:14 GMT)
RenRe Promotes Fonner to Chief Risk/Investment Officer
Bermuda's RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has promoted Senior Vice President and Treasurer Todd R. Fonner to the positions of Chief Risk Officer and Chief Investment Officer, effective immediately. Ne (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:56:39 GMT)
Marwyn Investment Plans to Buy Alliance Atlantis Unit (Update1)
Aug. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Marwyn Investment Management LLP, a hedge fund investor, plans to purchase Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc.'s 51 percent-owned Motion Picture Distribution LP for as much as $414 million. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:28:34 GMT)
Intrawest Corp. agrees to $2.8-billion-US takeover by investment group.
VANCOUVER (CP) - Resort company Intrawest Corp. (TSX:ITW) agrees to $2.8-billion-US takeover by investment group. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:50:05 GMT)
Resort company Intrawest Corp. agrees to US$2.8B takeover by investment group
VANCOUVER (CP) - Resort company Intrawest Corp. (TSX:ITW) says it has agreed to a $2.8-billion-US takeover offer from Fortress Investment Group LLC. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:57:00 GMT)
Fortress Investment to Buy Intrawest for About $2.8 Billion
Aug. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Fortress Investment Group LLC agreed to buy Intrawest Corp., whose Whistler-Blackcomb ski resort will be a site of the 2010 Winter Olympics, for about $2.8 billion including debt. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:58:34 GMT)
Cisco acquires Nuova through investment
( InfoWorld ) - Cisco Systems will acquire an 80 percent stake of datacenter company Nuova Systems through a $50 million investment, the networking company said Thursday. Nuova will become a majority-owned subsidiary of Cisco, with a view to further developing Cisco's datacenter products. Cisco retained the possibility of investing a further $42 million, along with the option of (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 12:00:59 GMT)
PM endorses creation of IT investment fund
RBC, 11.08.2006, Moscow 15:44:00. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov has signed a decree to establish the Russian Information and Communication Technologies Investment Fund joint-stock company, the governmental press office reported. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 12:13:26 GMT)
Resort company Intrawest Corp. agrees to US$2.8B takeover by investment group
VANCOUVER (CP) - Resort company Intrawest Corp. (TSX:ITW) is backing a $2.8-billion-US takeover offer announced Friday by Fortress Investment Group LLC. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 12:20:05 GMT)
Fortress Investment to take Intrawest private
(AP) — Manhattan private equity firm Fortress Investment Group agreed to buy Canadian resort operator Intrawest Corp. for $2.8 billion. Fortress will pay $35 a share, which represents a 32% premium over Intrawest's Thursday closing price of $26.51 on the New York Stock Exchange. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 12:39:02 GMT)
Analysis: China heaps $3bn investment on Nigeria
WASHINGTON -- China, apparently undaunted by violence in oil-rich Nigeria, increased investment in the West African nation by $3 billion over the past three years, Chinese officials said this week. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 13:55:13 GMT)
Fortress Investment buys Intrawest
Deal is worth $2.8 billion, expected to close in October. TORONTO (Reuters) -- Ski resort and real estate developer Intrawest Corp. said Friday it will be acquired by Fortress Investment Group LLC for a total of $2.8 billion in a deal that's expected to close in October. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:09:00 GMT)
Direct foreign investment in 1H06 up 16% y-o-y - ministry
MOSCOW, August 11 (RIA Novosti) - Direct foreign investment in Russia rose 16% in the first half of 2006 to hit $15 billion, the economics ministry said Friday. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:16:45 GMT)
Resort company Intrawest Corp. agrees to US$2.8B takeover by investment group
VANCOUVER (CP) - Resort company Intrawest Corp. (TSX:ITW) is embracing a $2.8-billion-US takeover offer announced Friday by Fortress Investment Group LLC. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 15:04:55 GMT)
Resort company Intrawest Corp. agrees to US$2.8B takeover by investment group
VANCOUVER (CP) - Resort company Intrawest Corp. (TSX:ITW) is embracing a $2.8-billion-US takeover offer announced Friday by Fortress Investment Group LLC, a New York-based private equity group. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 15:49:55 GMT)
Louisiana bank acquires Pulaski Investment Corp.
Louisiana's fifth largest bank, IberiaBank, is acquiring Pulaski Investment Corp., holding company for Pulaski Bank & Trust and Pulaski Mortgage in a deal valued at $130 million. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 16:11:06 GMT)
Louisiana bank acquires Pulaski Investment Corp.
Louisiana's fifth largest bank, IberiaBank, is acquiring Pulaski Investment Corp., holding company for Pulaski Bank & Trust and Pulaski Mortgage in a deal valued at $130 million. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 16:11:06 GMT)
Marwyn Investment Plans to Buy Alliance Atlantis Unit (Update2)
Aug. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Marwyn Investment Management LLP, a London-based hedge fund investor, plans to buy Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc.'s 51 percent-owned Motion Picture Distribution LP for as much as C$414 million ($369 million). (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 16:28:28 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Zim Ripe for Foreign Investment
NEXT week, a team of businessmen from the Republic of South Korea will be in Zimbabwe to explore various investment opportunities. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 16:54:41 GMT)
CPP Fund Grows to $98.6 Billion: Contribution Inflows More Than Off-Set Negative Investment Returns for Quarter
The CPP fund, which includes investment earnings and CPP contributions not needed to pay current pensions, grew by $0.6 billion to $98.6 billion during the quarter ending June 30, 2006. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 17:06:03 GMT)
CPP Fund Grows to $98.6 Billion: Contribution Inflows More Than Off-Set Negative Investment Returns for Quarter
The CPP fund, which includes investment earnings and CPP contributions not needed to pay current pensions, grew by $0.6 billion to $98.6 billion during the quarter ending June 30, 2006. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 17:34:43 GMT)
CPP Investment Fund weathers stormy markets
Weak Canadian and global stock markets slowed the growth of the CPP investment fund in the first quarter. The fund, which includes investment earnings and CPP contributions not needed to pay current pension benefits, grew by $600 million to $98.6 billion during the quarter ending June 30. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 17:38:58 GMT)
Marwyn Investment Plans to Buy Alliance Atlantis Unit (Update3)
Aug. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Marwyn Investment Management LLP, a London-based hedge fund, offered to buy Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc.'s Motion Picture Distribution LP for as much as C$414 million ($369 million) to add to its media holdings. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:28:34 GMT)
Resort company Intrawest Corp. agrees to US$2.8B takeover by investment group
VANCOUVER (CP) - Resort company Intrawest Corp. (TSX:ITW) embraced a deal Friday to be bought by New York-based private equity firm Fortress Investment Group LLC for $2.76-billion-US in cash and debt that was welcomed by the company's largest shareholder. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:50:15 GMT)
Marwyn Investment Plans to Buy Alliance Atlantis Unit (Update4)
Aug. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Marwyn Investment Management LLP, a London-based hedge fund, offered to buy Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc.'s Motion Picture Distribution LP for as much as C$414 million ($369 million) and may bring back former Chairman Victor Loewy to run the company. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 19:58:24 GMT)
Marwyn Investment Plans to Buy Alliance Atlantis Unit (Update5)
Aug. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Marwyn Investment Management LLP, a London-based hedge fund, offered to buy Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc.'s Motion Picture Distribution LP for as much as C$414 million ($369 million) and may bring back former Chairman Victor Loewy to run the company. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 20:43:54 GMT)
"Cleantech" becomes third largest venture investment category in Q2
The Cleantech Venture Network LLC reports that “cleantech” became the third largest venture investment category in the second quarter with US$843 million invested. (Fri, 11 Aug 2006 21:08:19 GMT)
UT regents OK historic investment in UTEP
AUSTIN -- University of Texas System regents this week approved the largest construction investment in University of Texas at El Paso history, setting the stage for new state-of-the-art science and engineering facilities that officials hope will attract top-notch scientists and students. (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 06:05:24 GMT)
New decree on investment overseas
The Government has enacted a new decree on direct investment in foreign markets by Vietnamese businesses, which will replace the existing one issued in 1999. (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 09:20:02 GMT)
Hanoi calls for investment from UK
Hanoi held a seminar in London on August 10 to call for more investment from the United Kingdom (UK) and promote trade cooperation between businesses of the two sides. (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 09:20:22 GMT)
Cortland Investment acquires 5.31 pc in Vaibhav Gems
Mumbai, Aug 12: Vaibhav Gems today said Cortland Investment has acquired 5.31 per cent stake in the company through open offer to its shareholders. (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 09:24:39 GMT)
Capital Investment enters joint SouthShore venture
Capital Investment Group Inc., developer of the planned SouthShore condominium and office complex on Newport's Riverboat Row, has entered into a joint venture with Indianapolis-based Duke Realty Corp. to develop the office component of the $165 million project, the companies said Friday. (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 09:36:00 GMT)
Condo was only investment, brokers in BWC bribe case say
AKRON — Two stockbrokers accused of conspiring to bribe the former chief financial officer at the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation with the use of a Florida condominium are arguing in their defense that the condo was merely a "passive investment." (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 12:09:04 GMT)
Responsible Investment Forum with Steve Schueth
The temptation is overwhelming. We are bombarded by impressive statistics every time we open the financial pages or tune in to cable news. Unfortunately, numerous studies have demonstrated how harmful chasing investment performance can be. (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 16:59:20 GMT)
Topaz range offers committed and flexible investment options
Apart from the tax advantages, the other features of the Topaz Personal Investment product range are: (Sat, 12 Aug 2006 19:05:58 GMT)
US warns India of investment fallout from Coke-Pepsi row
An Indian pedestrian walks past a Coca-Cola billboard in Bangalore. As Coca-Cola and Pepsico lose their fizz in India, the US government and business leaders are warning of potential fallout on investment in the booming country of a billion-plus people. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 04:48:03 GMT)
US warns India of investment fallout from Coke-Pepsi row
As Coca-Cola and Pepsico lose their fizz in India, the US government and business leaders are warning of potential fallout on investment in the booming country of a billion-plus people. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 05:34:38 GMT)
City on pace to meet ’05 investment goal
In February 2005, Mayor Graham Richard announced his “Invest Fort Wayne” initiative and set a goal of $1 billion of urban investment in the city over three years. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 08:14:05 GMT)
DFSA introduces Real Estate Investment Trusts
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced today, that rules to permit the operation of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) within the DIFC have been introduced with effect from 6th August 2006. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 09:29:09 GMT)
US warns India of investment fallout from Coca-Cola, PepsiCo row
WASHINGTON (XFN-ASIA) - The US government and business leaders are warning of potential fallout regarding investment in India, after an environmental group there alleged that beverages produced by Coca-Cola ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) Co and PepsiCo ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) Inc contain toxic levels of pesticides, leading to full or partial bans in six Indian states. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 12:02:27 GMT)
The US government and business leaders are warning of potential fallout regarding investment in India from Coca-Cola,
The US government and business leaders are warning of potential fallout regarding investment in India, after an environmental group there alleged that beverages produced by Coca-Cola Co and PepsiCo Inc contain toxic levels of pesticides, leading to full or partial bans in six Indian states. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 17:23:23 GMT)
Religion-related fraud getting worse
Randall W. Harding sang in the choir at Crossroads Christian Church in Corona, Calif., and donated part of his conspicuous wealth to its ministries. In his business dealings, he underscored his faith by naming his investment firm JTL, or "Just the Lord." Pastors and churchgoers alike entrusted their money to him. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 17:47:46 GMT)
Wall Street investment banks are seeing a significant third quarter slowdown driven by reductions in trading volumes
After a blistering first half, big Wall Street investment banks are seeing a significant third quarter slowdown driven by reductions in trading volumes and new securities offerings, and a drop in US mergers and acquisitions. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 17:53:13 GMT)
Crosby, Stills and the return to economic balance
Economics may be called the dismal science, but that doesn't mean that anyone who writes about it or its sibling, investment, has to be dull. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 18:51:34 GMT)
'Rate hike not to deter investment'
Global rating agency Moody's investors service said on Sunday that interest rate hike in India should not significantly deter investment in the economy. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 19:14:08 GMT)
Religion-related fraud getting worse
Randall W. Harding sang in the choir at Crossroads Christian Church in Corona, Calif., and donated part of his conspicuous wealth to its ministries. In his business dealings, he underscored his faith by naming his investment firm JTL, or "Just the Lord." Pastors and churchgoers alike entrusted their money to him. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 19:53:53 GMT)
Cisco acquires Nuova through data center investment
Cisco Systems will acquire an 80 percent stake of data center company Nuova Systems through a US$50 million investment, the networking company said Thursday. (Sun, 13 Aug 2006 21:16:50 GMT)
Report: Former BWC head urged aides to stay mum on investment loss
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The former head of the state's insurance fund for injured workers urged subordinates to be discrete about the fund's $215 million investment loss in the days leading up to the 2004 election, a newspaper reported Sunday. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:14:16 GMT)
Second-quarter private investment cools off
Private investment in Metroplex companies softened in the second quarter, as both venture capitalists and private-equity firms largely stayed on the sidelines. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 05:06:07 GMT)
Stifel hunting for Twin Cities investment banking deals
Twin Cities investment banks have a new competitor -- one that expects to nail down a deal here in a matter of days. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 05:49:30 GMT)
Centarus, Paulson Investment Say Ahold Should Sell U.S. Unit
Aug. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Royal Ahold NV shareholders Centaurus Capital Ltd. and Paulson Investment Co., which together own a 6.4 percent stake, said the Dutch supermarket company should sell its U.S. business as competition intensifies. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 06:47:40 GMT)
Former BWC head urged aides to stay mum on investment loss
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The former head of the state's insurance fund for injured workers urged subordinates to be discrete about the fund's $215 million investment loss in the days leading up to the 2... (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:15:07 GMT)
Hungarian telco TvNetWork posts 9.0% y/y fall in H1 net income on FXlosses, investment costs
BUDAPEST. AUGUST 14. INTERFAX CENTRAL EUROPE - Recently floated Hungarian telco TvNetWork saw first half net income fall 9.0% year on year (y/y) to HUF 33.7 mln (USD 153,000), according to the company's first earnings report published Monday, as investment and depreciation costs soared and the bottom line was hit by FX losses. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:35:57 GMT)
India industry fears investment backlash over colas
MUMBAI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Leading Indian industry lobby groups have stepped up calls for stricter food safety standards, while warning that moves to ban sales of soft drinks after a report on pesticide content could damage overseas investment. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:42:35 GMT)
Investment Clubs: Keeping Members Motivated
Mellody Hobson Offers Ways to Your Whole Investment Club Interested (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 11:07:55 GMT)
'Pepsi's short-term investment plans affected'
Cola giant Pepsico said its long-term investment plans for India would not be affected by the pesticide-in-cola controversy that prompted several state governments to ban its products. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 11:14:06 GMT)
Japanese non-finance investment in China drops in 1st half of 2006
_ Japanese investment in China excluding the financial sector in the first half of 2006 dropped 31.4 percent from a year earlier, as manufacturers that had led investment in the country slowed their pace, a Japanese trade organization said Monday. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 11:30:19 GMT)
Indian industry fears investment backlash over colas
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Leading industry lobby groups have stepped up calls for stricter food safety standards, while warning that moves to ban sales of soft drinks after a report on pesticide content could damage overseas investment. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 12:23:23 GMT)
The hottest investment tips
Have you ever received a really hot investment tip? How many times has it actually worked out? “Not-so-hot tips” can throw a kink in your long-term investment approach. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 14:10:16 GMT)
Ethiopia: Economic Indicator - the Profile of Investment Licensing
Looking at the investment licensing profiles of the Ethiopian Investment Agency and Regional Investment Offices, a total of 13,504 investment projects involving Birr 149.2 billion capital were licensed during 1992/93-2004/05. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 14:36:29 GMT)
Arcelor-Mittal; "Compelling" Investment Case
1340 GMT [Dow Jones] Arcelor-Mittal (5786.FR, MT) is a "compelling" investment case which provides 60% potential upside, says Citigroup. Rates the combined company a buy, with EUR40 price target. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:17:32 GMT)
Indian industry fears investment backlash over colas
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Leading Indian industry lobby groups have stepped up calls for stricter food safety standards, while worrying that moves to ban sales of soft drinks after a report on pesticide content could damage overseas investment. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:21:05 GMT)
Economic Advisory Council calls for more public investment
New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): Calling for more public investment, the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (EAC), chaired by Dr C. Rangarajan, today forecast a near 8 percent rate of growth in 2006-07, following three years (2003-2006) of 8.1 percent growth. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:24:41 GMT)
Capital Investment Companies teams up with Rockingham bank
Raleigh-based Capital Investment Companies Inc. has signed a deal with Longleaf Community Bank of Rockingham, N.C., to provide full brokerage and other money management services. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 16:42:42 GMT)
Report: Former BWC head urged aides to stay mum on investment loss
The former head of the state's insurance fund for injured workers urged subordinates to be discrete about the fund's $215 million investment loss in the days leading up to the 2004 election, a newspaper reported Sunday. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 16:53:08 GMT)
Scanalizer maker gets $5.5M investment
Digital Business Processes Inc. said Monday it has obtained a $5.5 million investment from Edison Venture Fund of Lawrenceville, N.J. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:02:50 GMT)
Mitsui & Co. Makes $50 Million Investment in Brightstar
Brightstar Corp., the leading wireless distribution and supply chain solutions company in the world, announced today they have completed a US $50 million investment with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (hereinafter 'Mitsui'). (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 18:24:11 GMT)
Investment group targets Intrawest in $2.8B acquisition offer
Intrawest Corp. says it has entered into an agreement to be bought out by Fortress Investment Group LLC for $35 a share, a deal it estimates will be worth $2.8 billion. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 19:06:47 GMT)
Report: Former BWC head urged aides to stay mum on investment loss
The former head of the state's insurance fund for injured workers urged subordinates to be discrete about the fund's $215 million investment loss in the days leading up to the 2004 election, a newspaper reported Sunday. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 19:37:59 GMT)
Calif. investment firm brings 25 jobs to Austin
Dimensional Fund Advisors, a California-based investment firm, plans to open an office in Austin which will be its second full-service location in the United States. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 20:47:38 GMT)
Bunge North America, Inc. Announces Biodiesel Investment in Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge ( Nachrichten ) North America, Inc., the North American operating arm of Bunge Limited , today announced that it has made a minority investment in and entered into a strategic relationship with Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (REG) for the production of biodiesel. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 20:48:17 GMT)
Advantage Capital, U.S. Bank partner on $7.5M investment
Quality Wood Products Inc. has received $7.5 million in financing from Advantage Capital Partners, which partnered with U.S. Bank on the investment. (Mon, 14 Aug 2006 21:36:56 GMT)
Good news for investment bankers, traders
Wall Street bonuses will jump 15 percent this year, with investment bankers and equities traders reaping the rewards of rising stock markets and record mergers and initial share sales, according to a report released today. Bonuses for bankers at firms such as New York-based Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Citigroup Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co., this year's top three mergers advisers, will probably (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 07:12:04 GMT)
Sale of generating assets to make up shortfall in investment
MOSCOW. Aug 15 (Interfax) - The Russian Economic Development and Trade Ministry and Unified Energy System of Russia (RTS: EESR) have submitted a coordinated proposal to the government on how to make up the shortfall in the investment programs of Federal Grid Company, System Operator and Hydro-Wholesale Generating Company (Hydro-OGK), Economic Development and Trade Minister German Gref told (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 08:34:24 GMT)
China Data Watch-Investment set to dip from dizzy heights
BEIJING, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Chinese investment in flats, factories and other fixed assets probably slowed a bit last month from the torrid pace that has prompted a series of monetary tightening steps and a crackdown on unauthorised projects. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 08:35:49 GMT)
Grab Investment Opportunities In Northern Region: Rafidah
PENANG, August 15 (Bernama) -- Investors were Tuesday advised to grab the investment opportunities in the northern region -- Penang, Kedah, Perlis and Perak. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 08:41:45 GMT)
Foreign investment in Russia soars 42% to $23.4 bln in H1 - Rosstat
MOSCOW. Aug 15 (Interfax) - Foreign investment in Russia soared 41.9% year-on-year in the first half of 2006 to $23.4 billion, the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) said on Tuesday. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 11:22:30 GMT)
Sale of Russian UES electric power firm assets could make up shortfallin investment programs
MOSCOW. Aug 15 (Interfax) - Russia's Economic Development and Trade Ministry and the state electric power company Unified Energy System (UES) have submitted proposals to the government to increase the sell-off of UES assets in order to make up a shortfall in investment programs, Economic Development and Trade Minister German Gref told journalists on Tuesday. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 11:50:58 GMT)
Ping An's First-Half Net Rises 83% on Investment Gain (Update1)
Aug. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Co., China's second-biggest insurer, said first-half profit rose 83 percent on higher investment returns. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 11:55:53 GMT)
UBS basks in golden times for investment banks
These are golden times for investment banks. Deals and floats are plentiful. The bankers' new best friends, the hedge funds, are putting colossal volumes of the business their way. And client money - institutional and personal - is flooding in to their asset management divisions. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:01:08 GMT)
TGP Investments picks Lenexa company for first investment
Shane Parr, managing director of TGP Investments LLC, said Monday that the firm has selected DaVinci Roofscapes of Lenexa to receive the initial investment from the TGP Capital Partners Fund. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:20:37 GMT)
TGP Investments picks Lenexa company for first investment
Shane Parr, managing director of TGP Investments LLC, said Monday that the firm has selected DaVinci Roofscapes of Lenexa to receive the initial investment from the TGP Capital Partners Fund. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:36:45 GMT)
TGP picks Lenexa company for first investment
Shane Parr, managing director of TGP Investments LLC, said Monday that his firm selected DaVinci Roofscapes of Lenexa to receive the initial investment from the TGP Capital Partners Fund. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 13:40:37 GMT)
Nigeria: Investment in Shares Rises to N3.720 Trillion
The week began yesterday with hope rising transactions on equities listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) as value of investment in shares rose to N3.720 trillion, from N3.670 trillion, representing a growth by N5 billion or 1.4 per cent. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 14:21:29 GMT)
Investment in dairy business encouraged
DINALUPIHAN, Bataan: Felicito Payumo, former chairman of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority asked the government on Tuesday to look into the dairy industry as an investment opportunity for overseas Filipino workers. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 14:21:49 GMT)
WPP Makes Strategic Investment in WildTangent, the Leading Online Game Publisher
NEW YORK, and REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- WildTangent, the leading Online Game Publisher today announces a new strategic investment from WPP one of the world's leading communications services groups. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:36:11 GMT)
InSpa lands $5M equity investment
Seattle beauty spa chain InSpa has scored a $5 million equity investment from the Bay Area Equity Fund I LP, a venture capital fund managed by financial services giant JP Morgan Chase & Co. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 16:17:36 GMT)
WildTangent Gets Advertising Investment From WPP
Casual game firm WildTangent today announced that it has received a $3 million investment from advertising company WPP Group Plc, which it notes will be used to assist its client's ability to better utilize its video game advertising service, WildTangent Game Network (WGN). The investment was led by Granite Global Ventures (GGV), which included existing investors Advanced Technology Ventures, (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 16:26:06 GMT)
WPP Makes Strategic Investment in WildTangent, the Leading Online Game Publisher
WildTangent, the leading Online Game Publisher today announces a new strategic investment from WPP one of the world's leading communications services groups. The investment by WPP, recognizes the development of online video games as an increasingly important communications platform for marketers, and the leading role that in-and-around video game advertising pioneer WildTangent plays in this (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 16:52:36 GMT)
SAP Announces Strategic Investment in Questra Corporation
WALLDORF, Germany, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAP AG today announced it has made an investment in Questra Corporation, a leader in intelligent device management (IDM). Today's announcement marks the first investment for SAP's $125 million global SAP NetWeaver(R) Fund and underscores SAP's commitment to fuel the development of innovative solutions built on the SAP NetWeaver platform. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:04:12 GMT)
BoI chief confident investment sentiment to improve
BANGKOK, Aug 16 (TNA) – Board of Investment’s Secretary General Sathit Charnchaovakul on Tuesday expressed confidence investment sentiment would improve when a new Election Commission shapes up. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:53:47 GMT)
WPP Makes Strategic Investment in WildTangent, the Leading Online Game Publisher; Communications Group Recognizes the
WildTangent, the leading Online Game Publisher today announces a new strategic investment from WPP (NASDAQ: WPPGY) one of the world's leading communications services groups. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:07:56 GMT)
Rate hike won’t hit investment: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India has said although interest rates are firming up, they are not high enough to have an adverse impact on the investment climate. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:54:50 GMT)
SAP Announces Strategic Investment in Questra Corporation
SAP AG today announced it has made an investment in Questra Corporation, a leader in intelligent device management (IDM). Today's announcement marks the first investment for SAP's $125 million global SAP NetWeaver(R) Fund and underscores SAP's commitment to fuel the development of innovative solutions built on the SAP NetWeaver platform. (Tue, 15 Aug 2006 21:05:24 GMT)
China Fixed-Asset Investment Slows as Curbs Effective (Update1)
Aug. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Investment in China's real estate, factories and utilities slowed in July, suggesting government curbs on expansion are taking effect. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 02:50:55 GMT)
China's fixed asset investment growth slows in July
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- A slowdown in fixed-asset investment growth suggests the Chinese government's tightening policies may be working, according to economists. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 05:06:02 GMT)
Private and Investment Banking Help Profit Rise by 47% at UBS
UBS said on Tuesday that its second-quarter profits were helped by its private banking and investment banking operations. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 05:23:16 GMT)
BANGLADESH TO SET UP NEW "INVESTMENT ZONES" TO BOOST GROWTH
Regulations / Law The Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (BEPZA) Board of Governors in its 24th meeting Tuesday agreed in principle to set up new investment zones in addition to Export Processing Zones (EPZs) to accelerate the country's industrialisation process. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 05:55:23 GMT)
China Jan-July investment growth slows a touch
BEIJING, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The pace of Chinese investment growth slowed a touch in July, the latest tentative evidence that curbs to prevent the world's fourth-largest economy from overheating are starting to bite. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 06:04:10 GMT)
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