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China Fixed-Asset Investment Slows as Curbs Take Hold (Update4)
Aug. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Investment in China's real estate, factories and utilities rose at a slower pace in July, suggesting government lending curbs are starting to cool the world's fastest- growing major economy. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 07:50:45 GMT)

Schaefer Missed 11 of 18 Pension Investment Committee Meetings
Maryland State Comptroller William Donald Schaefer is facing criticism from his political rivals for his frequent absences from the meetings of the state pension system's Investment Committee. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:10:27 GMT)

China Says Investment Growth Slowing
The growth rate of investment in Chinese real estate and other urban assets slowed slightly in July but still was high amid efforts to cool off a construction boom, the government said Wednesday. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:34:40 GMT)

Schroders revamps Japan stock investment process
LONDON, August 16 (Reuters) - British-based fund manager Schroders told Reuters on Wednesday it has revamped its Japanese equity investment process to widen the range of stocks it researches, after experiencing poor performance. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:46:38 GMT)

Threadneedle outsources investment operation to JP Morgan
Threadneedle Investments is outsourcing its investment operations services to JPMorgan. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:53:37 GMT)

Chinese fixed investment
It is a slowdown, but not as the rest of the world knows it. Chinese fixed-asset investment grew by an annualised 30.5 per cent in the first seven months of the year. That implies a year-on-year jump of some 27 per cent in July, suggesting Beijing’s efforts to cool investment are bearing fruit. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:39:20 GMT)

SAP makes first NetWeaver Fund investment
( InfoWorld ) - Enterprise applications vendor SAP opened the purse strings of its NetWeaver Fund for the first time Tuesday, making an unspecified equity investment in Questra, an intelligent device management software company and SAP partner. SAP announced the establishment of its $125 million global NetWeaver Fund in May at its Sapphire user conference in Orlando, Florida. The fund (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:31:09 GMT)

Party could be over for Europe's investment banks
ZURICH/LONDON (Reuters) - Europe's top investment banks are heading for a more sluggish second half, and bankers and industry watchers say the slowdown may not just be seasonal but could spill over into next year. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:38:18 GMT)

Regulator issues warning on investment firm
The Financial Regulator has published a warning on Atlantic Capital Management (Spain) as it is not authorised as an investment business firm in Ireland, and has been offering services to the public. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:56:20 GMT)

Noble Investment Group Completes Acquisition of the Sheraton Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta From Starwood Hotels &
ATLANTA, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Investment Group, one of the industry's leading owner/operators of luxury and upscale hotels and resorts, and Starwood Hotels&Resorts ( Nachrichten ) Worldwide, Inc. , one of the world's largest hotel and leisure companies, announced today the completed acquisition of the 28-story, 467-room Sheraton Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 15:05:38 GMT)

CLX Investment Company Announces Clinical Trial for Zonda's HandiLab Test in Japan
CLX Investment Company, Inc. (OTCBB: CLXN), adiversified investment fund with holdings in e-learning, global advertisingand diagnostic testing markets, today announced the beginning of a clinicaltrial for portfolio investment Zonda Incorporated's HandiLab-C test forchlamydia in Japan. The clinical trial is expected to not only provide astronger market for the HandiLab product line in Japan, but (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:04:59 GMT)

Canada's Venture Capital Industry More Active in Second Quarter 2006 Investment Activity Remain Below 2005 Levels
Toronto - August 15, 2006 - Investment activity in the Canadian venture capital market increased to $496 million in Q2 2006, up 34% from the $371 million recorded in the year's first quarter, according to Canada's Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) and research partner Thomson Financial (formerly Thomson Macdonald). (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:06:50 GMT)

Birch Hill Equity Partners Makes $48 Million Investment in Biox Corporation
TORONTO, Aug. 14 /CNW/ - Birch Hill Equity Partners Inc. today announced that it has made a $48 million investment in BIOX Corporation (BIOX). Concurrent with the Birch Hill transaction, existing shareholders of BIOX invested a further $22 million by way of cash and the conversion of outstanding debentures for an aggregate equity investment of $70 million. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:07:01 GMT)

New name for London Life Investment Management
London Life Investment Management Ltd. today announced it has changed its name to London Capital Management Ltd. London Capital offers over 20 investment mandates including equity, fixed-income and balanced investments, and manages approximately $11 billion in assets. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:38:06 GMT)

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces August 2006 Distribution
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ('RioCan')(TSX: REI.UN) today announced a distribution of 10.75 cents per unit for the month of August. The distribution will be payable on September 8, 2006 to unitholders of record as at August 31, 2006. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 19:20:56 GMT)

Ethiopia: Ambassador Genet Says Ethiopia Keen On Indian Investment
Ethiopian Ambassador to India, Genet Zewdie, said that Ethiopia is keen to attract Indian investment in energy and other sectors and is considering a direct Ethiopian Airlines flight to connect Calcutta with the east African nation, Indo-Asian News Service reported from Calcutta. (Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:23:33 GMT)

Free investment seminar set
ASHEVILLE -- Bill Boughton of Edward Jones Investment will present an "Outlook and Opportunities" investment strategies seminar at noon Aug. 24 at the Country Club of Asheville. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 04:19:30 GMT)

Investors Hungry for Investment Commodity Bonds
17 August 2006 - Investors’ appetite for strong yielding investment grade fixed interest securities is being demonstrated by the rapid uptake of Commodity Bonds created by Macquarie Equities associate Generator Bonds Limited*. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 04:20:14 GMT)

SICO Investment Bank concludes largest BSE transaction in 2006
SICO Investment Bank (SICO) today announced that it has concluded the largest transaction to take place to date on the Bahrain Stock Exchange (BSE) since the beginning of 2006. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 04:44:19 GMT)

RUXX investment index set to open 0.73% up
MOSCOW, August 17 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's newest investment index will open Thursday at 703.81 points, up 0.73% on the previous day's trading, following Wednesday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 06:16:46 GMT)

Faure Film City 'ignited' by new investment deal
WESGRO, the investment and trade promotion agency of the Western Cape, announced this week that a Heads of Agreement has been signed with Dreamworld Film City Limited (DFCL) which will see the agency take a 10% equity stake in DFCL for an investment of R30-million. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 08:27:26 GMT)

Investment in electricity to triple in 2007-2009 - Gref
MOSCOW. Aug 17 (Interfax) - Investment in electricity in Russia will triple in 2007-2009, Economic Development and Trade Minister German Gref said at a government meeting on Thursday. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:34:18 GMT)

Russian firms boost domestic investment 10.8% in 2006
MOSCOW, August 17 (RIA Novosti) -Russian companies increased their domestic investment by 10.8%, year-on-year, in the first half of 2006, but further growth is limited by the economy itself, Russia's economics minister said Thursday. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:46:35 GMT)

LatinFinance: Top Investors Discuss Business and Investment Environment Facing Brazil
In an investors roundtable chaired by Dario Epstein, President of Sur Investments, a group of top investors representing hedge funds, investment banks and pension funds will discuss and debate the global investment community's views on the business and investment environment facing Brazil. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Pacific Security Capital Addresses Ways to Minimize Commercial Real Estate Investment Risks
Beaverton, OR (PRWEB) August 17, 2006 –- Pacific Security Capital, a vertically integrated real estate services company providing investment and advisory services, commercial real estate loans, investment sales and development services, is educating potential investors on ways to minimize commercial real estate risk. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Investment Fund 2007-2009 forecast disclosed
RBC, 17.08.2006, Moscow 16:26:36. In 2007, Russia's Investment Fund is set to rise by RUR14.8bn (approx. USD552.65m) due to the amount saved on possible interest payments on Russia's debt to the Paris Club, Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said today. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:13:26 GMT)

``Skate's Art Investment Handbook,'' First Guide for Buying & Selling the World's Most Expensive Art, to Debut in U.S.
NEW YORK----Aug. 17, 2006--KunstAM GmbH, Austria will release Skate's Art Investment Handbook, an unbiased investment guide to buying and selling the world's most expensive art, in November 2006. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:30:00 GMT)

Beijing punishes officials for ignoring calls to curb investment
China has punished a senior regional leader and his two deputies for allowing the construction of an unauthorized power station as the central government tries to curb runaway economic growth, the state news media reported Thursday. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:34:15 GMT)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) wants the finance ministry to formulate a policy on foreign direct investment (FDI) in
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) wants the finance ministry to formulate a policy on foreign direct investment (FDI) in stock and commodity exchanges. The banking regulator recently sent a note to the ministry in this regard. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:37:45 GMT)

BullMarket.com Announces Investment Opinion: BullMarket.com Examines Prison Companies and Consumer Goods Companies
PRINCETON, N.J.----Aug. 17, 2006--BullMarket.com , an online investment newsletter focused on long-term growth and income-generating stocks, announced today that it has provided subscribers with two separate detailed reports on prison companies and consumer goods companies, including The GEO Group , Corrections Corp. of America , William Wrigley Jr. , Altria Group , Hershey , and others. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:16:00 GMT)

Fugitive charged in investment scam returned to West Virginia
HUNTINGTON -- A fugitive has been returned to the United States from Britain eight years after he was charged in an investment scam. Stephen D. Oles, 49, made an initial appearance in U.S. Magistrate Court in Huntington on Tuesday and was being held at the South Central Regional Jail in Charleston. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:19:10 GMT)

Ore. Investment Council considers hedge fund investments
The Oregon Investment Council is weighing whether to make an unprecedented investment of public pension money into risky hedge funds. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 15:25:17 GMT)

Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust Announces August 2006 Monthly Distribution
Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust announced today a distribution of 10.2 cents per unit to unitholders of record as at August 31, 2006, payable on September 15, 2006. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:03:00 GMT)

Pampanga hosts C. Luzon health investment opening meet
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- A forum tackling Investment Opportunities on Health and Wellness was held at the King's Royal Hotel and Leisure Park here last Thursday. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 17:07:29 GMT)

Westfield Real Estate Investment Trust announces monthly cash distribution
Westfield Real Estate Investment Trust announced that its trustees have declared its regular monthly cash distribution of $0.0875 per trust unit of Westfield for the month of August, 2006. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 17:10:00 GMT)

Sceptre Investment Counsel Limited Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid
Sceptre Investment Counsel Limited(TSX: SZ) announced today that it has filed with the Toronto Stock Exchange a notice of its intention to make a normal course issuer bid for its common shares through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 17:16:00 GMT)

China fixed-asset investment slows
Hong Kong – Investment in China's real estate, factories and utilities rose at a slower pace in July, suggesting government lending curbs are starting to cool the world's fastest- growing major economy. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 17:56:53 GMT)

Housing Futures Evolve as a Hedge and Investment Tool
It is now possible to trade U.S. real estate values as part of an investment portfolio, through a new program developed by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:13:46 GMT)

Vest investment promotion in a single agency - Participants
Accra, Aug. 17, GNA - Participants at a forum on the review of the investment law have called for the vesting of investment promotion in the hand of a single agency to replace the current system where different entities are engaged in the search to woo investors into the country. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:16:31 GMT)

Investment In Canada Dries Up
The Canadian dollar was slightly lower in most of the liquid pairs it denominates as June’s net investment figure printed a read that was only a fraction of the market’s consensus. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:17:39 GMT)

OIC weighs hedge fund investment
PORTLAND (AP) — The Oregon Investment Council is weighing whether to make an unprecedented investment of public pension money into risky hedge funds. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 20:09:44 GMT)

Noble Investment Group Completes Acquisition of the Sheraton Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta From Starwood Hotels &
Noble Investment Group and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the completed acquisition of the 28-story, 467-room Sheraton Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta. The property was acquired from Starwood for $48.5 million by a joint venture between Noble and AEW Capital Management, L.P. Following an extensive $50 million renovation, the landmark hotel will be converted into a W Hotel in (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 21:16:26 GMT)

Macfarlane Says Australian Investment Is Growing `Strongly'
Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Australia business investment is growing strongly, making up for slowing consumer spending, central bank Governor Ian Macfarlane said. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:27:34 GMT)

Chinese leaders crack down on over-investment
The Chinese leadership has escalated its campaign against over-investment, the key driver of economic growth, disclosing that it reprimanded a provincial governor for building a power plant in contravention of central government rules. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 01:00:19 GMT)

Wealth management investment seminar to be held at Rizqun
A special seminar on two specific wealth management investment products detailing in particular the Multi-Asset Portfolio and Schroeder European Equality Alpha fund within the region will be held at the Meeting Room 1 of Rizqun International Hotel tomorrow. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 06:31:03 GMT)

Triple domestic investment in IT: Narayanamurthy
India needs to triple its investment in Information Technology spending, if it has to accelerate its growth, IT bellwether Infosys Chairman and Chief Mentor NR Narayanamurthy has said. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 06:40:13 GMT)

China opens up vocational training to foreign investment
Beijing, Aug 18: Hit by the paucity of skilled workers to sustain its booming economy, China has for the first time opened up the country's vocational training sector to foreign investment. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 09:30:08 GMT)

China to allow foreign investment in vocational training
BEIJING, CHINA, 08/18 - China`s employment authorities have opened up the country`s vocational training to foreign investment so as to meet a growing demand for skilled workers. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 09:30:30 GMT)

China to allow foreign investment in vocational training
Beijing, Aug 18 (Xinhua) China's employment authorities have opened up the country's vocational training to foreign investment so as to meet a growing demand for skilled workers. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 09:39:41 GMT)

Windfall tax may deter investment in SA
Oil giants with operations in South Africa say a proposal to impose a windfall tax on the oil industry would be counter-productive to encouraging investment in the country. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:36:54 GMT)

CMO to increase LCM investment in China
The board of directors of Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) has approved additional investment in LCD-module (LCM) plants in China, according to a company filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) on August 18. The proposal is now pending approval by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), the filing added. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:41:16 GMT)

Pattani Offers Investment Potential For Foreign Companies
PATTANI, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Despite struggling to cope with insurgency, Thailand's southern province of Pattani is offering investment opportunities to foreigners, including Malaysian firms, in the seafood and rubber industries. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:56:50 GMT)

Earth Fare Gets New Investment Partner
AUGUST 18, 2006 -- ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Southeastern organic and natural foods chain Earth Fare here has a new investment partner. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 14:11:49 GMT)

Gelbvieh Profit Partners Announces a Second Investment Opportunity
Gelbvieh breeders and other interested investors will have a second window of investment opportunity, as additional units of Gelbvieh Profit Partners will be offered this fall. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 14:14:46 GMT)

FOREIGN, OVERSEAS CHINESE INVESTMENT GROWS NEARLY FOURFOLD
Taipei, Aug. 18 (CNA) Approved investment by overseas Chinese and foreign nationals during the first seven months of this year increased nearly fourfold over the same period last year, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced Thursday. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 14:51:10 GMT)

Foreign investment inflows jump 47 pc in first quarter
New Delhi, Aug 18 : Foreign investment inflows to India grew 47 percent in the first quarter of this fiscal at $1.74 billion, Commerce Minster Kamal Nath said here Friday. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 15:37:41 GMT)

Foreign investment up by 47 percent, to grow further
New Delhi, Aug 18 : Foreign investment in India grew 47 percent in the first quarter of this fiscal and is expected to grow further with global auto companies planning mega investments, Commerce Minster Kamal Nath said Friday. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 15:45:08 GMT)

Insight Investment sells Swindon shed
Insight Investment has sold an industrial unit on the Groundwell Industrial Estate, Swindon to Osprey Limited Partnership for £4.4m. The sale reflects a net initial yield of 7.71 per cent. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 15:53:13 GMT)

Brokerage and Investment Firm Sells North Carolina Apartments for $86.65M
AUGUST 17, 2006 -- Charlotte, N.C. -- Apartment Realty Advisors (ARA), a multi-housing brokerage and investment advisory company, has sold the Autumn Park Apartments (pictured) here and the Lincoln Green Apartments in Greensboro for a total of $82.65 million. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:09:51 GMT)

Bulletin: Ethanol plant investment meeting Aug. 23
The newest South Dakota ethanol investment opportunity is being offered by Glacial Lakes Energy (GLE), of Watertown, which plans to develop and construct two new South Dakota ethanol plants and add 50 million gallons of capacity to their current facility. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:13:25 GMT)

Triple domestic investment in IT: Narayanamurthy
Bangalore, Aug 18: India needs to triple its investment in information technology spending if it has to accelerate its growth, IT bellwether Infosys Chairman and Chief Mentor NR Narayana Murthy has said. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:55:52 GMT)

High-tech park project-Singapore assures Dhaka of investment
Singapore assured of all assistance for investment in a High-tech Park in Bangladesh, which is being built as hub of hi-tech industries, reports UNB. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:24:03 GMT)

Capital ABTB Inc. and BTB Real Estate Investment Trust Announce $37 Million Public Offering
Capital ABTB Inc. (TSX VENTURE: BTB.P) ('ABTB'), a capital pool company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (the 'Exchange') announced today that BTB Real Estate Investment Trust ('BTB REIT') has retained Blackmont Capital Inc. (the 'Agent') as its lead agent to offer, on a best efforts basis in all provinces of Canada, with respect to a minimum of 2,325,581 ($5,000,000) up to a maximum of (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:49:15 GMT)

www.dailyreckoning.com: Copper Well Positioned to Become 'The Perfect Investment'
According to a recent report by a market expert, copper is quietly becoming the next high-yield investment. Over the past five years, spot prices for this versatile metal have outpaced ever-popular gold and silver buys by over 200%. And copper is just getting started. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:05:04 GMT)

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Releases Institutional Closed-End Fund Monthly Portfolio Holdings Information
NEW YORK----Aug. 18, 2006--Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc. announced today that it will post selected information regarding all Morgan Stanley Investment Management-sponsored Institutional Closed-End Funds to its public web-site at www.morganstanley.com/im on August 21, 2006. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:15:00 GMT)

Passport Restaurants, Inc., Retains Investment Banking Firm, Announces Plan to Raise Up to $10 Million in Secondary
Passport Restaurants, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PSPR)(FRANKFURT: PPU), a restaurant holding company, today announced that it hasretained a New York investment banking firm to assist the Company inraising a second round of capital to complete its acquisition anddevelopment plan in the casual/fast casual segments of the U.S. restaurantindustry. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 23:51:21 GMT)

Investment trusts - as easy as ABC
BAILLIE Gifford has produced a free guide aimed at people looking to find out more about investment trusts. It explains in simple terms what they are, how they work and what they can be used for. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 00:05:46 GMT)

A saintly investment trust looking solid and strong
A SOLID, international investment trust should be the backbone of every investor's portfolio. Scottish American Investment Company - or SAINTS - fits the bill. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 00:09:15 GMT)

Umbrella Bancorp, Inc. Announces Execution of Agreement to Sell Flower Bank, fsb to American Home Mortgage Investment
CHICAGO----Aug. 18, 2006--Umbrella Bancorp, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell all of the capital stock of Flower Bank, fsb, a federal savings bank and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, to American Home Mortgage Investment Corp. for $16,250,000 in cash, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 03:00:00 GMT)

TM To Expand Investment In Asean Region
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM), through its international investment holding arm, TM International Sdn Bhd (TMI) is looking into the possibility of expanding its investment in the Asean region next year. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 05:41:45 GMT)

US investment firm eyes pharma buyouts
Trans-India Acquisition Corp, a US-based strategic investment firm promoted by an Indian American Bobba Venkatadri, is considering acquiring Indian pharma and healthcare outfits. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 08:46:46 GMT)

Zacks Investment Research Selects Opt-Intelligence To Serve Opt-In Advertising On Its Web Sites
NEW YORK (PRWEB) August 19, 2006 -- Chicago-based Zacks Investment Research (ZIR) has chosen Opt-Intelligence Inc. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Dubai firm acquires Britain's Travelodge for 1.25 bln dollars
A state-owned Dubai investment firm said it had struck a 1.25-billion-dollar deal to buy the British hotel chain Travelodge as the oil-rich emirate looks to recycle its petrodollars. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 20:13:40 GMT)

Local Investment
After decades of successful investment with companies outside of New York, Syracuse's Unity Mutual Life Insurance Co. has decided it's time to bring part of its investment portfolio home to be managed in Central New York, add to the financial services it offers customers and grow a new money management venture. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 04:16:24 GMT)

ASEAN holds economic meet amid pressure to combat China, India
Southeast Asian economic ministers meet here this week under pressure to accelerate the creation of a single trade bloc and combat the rise of China and India which are drawing away foreign investment. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 04:51:27 GMT)

Myanmar allots lands for national investment in new capital
The Myanmar government has allotted some land areas in the new capital of Nay Pyi Taw, inviting investment from local nationals to develop the capital city, according to an announcement of the Nay Pyi Taw City Development Committee Sunday. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 06:21:49 GMT)

Tax-deferred annuities not wisest investment
Q: I am in the top tax bracket and contribute the max to my 401(k). The phase-out rules and limitations of Roth IRAs close that option. I am trying to decide... (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 07:24:43 GMT)

China: Investment growth slowing
The growth rate of investment in Chinese real estate and other urban assets slowed slightly in July but still was high amid efforts to cool off a construction boom, the government said. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 10:12:31 GMT)

Sai Gon Sports City granted permit for $130m investment
HCM CITY — Construction of the US$130 million Saigon Sports City project is likely to begin later this year following the granting of an investment permit for the project. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 11:11:06 GMT)

Investment group reveals Toon talks
Newcastle could be the latest Premiership club subject of a takeover battle after the Belgravia Group confirmed they have launched an approach.According to The Sunday Times, the club are in talks with the Jersey-based investment company, which runs a range of investments including property and equity funds. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 11:30:09 GMT)

Thailand's Currency Rally Curbs Inflation, Spurs Gains in Bonds
Aug. 21 (Bloomberg) -- The biggest rally in the Thai baht in eight years is driving down inflation and helping the country's bonds outperform all other investment-grade emerging market debt in Asia. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 17:17:50 GMT)

ASEAN Expects Foreign Investment to Grow
ASEAN expect foreign investment in Southeast Asia to keep growing after it surged 48 percent in 2005 to a new record, but the region must redouble efforts to catch up with China, officials said Monday. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 05:58:30 GMT)

SE Asia hits new inward-investment record - study
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Southeast Asia has hit a new record in inward investment, surpassing levels last seen on the eve of the Asian financial crisis a decade ago, a study showed on Monday. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 07:21:50 GMT)

Foreign Investment in ASEAN Should Grow
ASEAN expects foreign investment to keep growing after it surged 48 percent in 2005 to a new record, but the region must redouble efforts to catch up with China, officials said Monday. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 07:36:25 GMT)

Investment in ASEAN surges 48 percent but China remains favourite
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Foreign direct investment in ASEAN surged 48 percent to 38 billion dollars last year, but China remains the darling of global investors, Malaysia's trade minister said. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:00:43 GMT)

Investment in ASEAN surges 48 percent but China remains favourite
Foreign direct investment in ASEAN surged 48 percent to 38 billion dollars last year, but China remains the darling of global investors. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:31:27 GMT)

Investment Firm Eyes Newcastle FC
Investment company Belgravia Group has confirmed that it is interested in bidding for Newcastle United football club. The multi-national firm has issued a statement confirming media speculation that it may make an offer. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:16:51 GMT)

Asean To Compile Investment Data Inflows
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Ninth Asean Investment Area (AIA) Council today agreed that a comprehensive data on investment inflows into Asean be compiled in order to market the grouping, Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz said. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:26:55 GMT)

China Aims to Attract Railway Investment
China will introduce legislation and other measures to attract foreign and domestic investment in the country's 2 trillion yuan railway expansion, a newspaper reported Monday. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 11:22:00 GMT)

China Aims to Attract Railway Investment
China will introduce legislation and other measures to attract foreign and domestic investment in the country's 2 trillion yuan (US$250 billion; euro195 billion) railway expansion, a newspaper reported Monday. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 11:35:29 GMT)

Investment firm making a play for Newcastle
British investment firm Belgravia Group said today it was considering buying English Premier League club Newcastle United, sending its shares soaring. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 11:41:20 GMT)

KLBC To Help Move Up Malaysian Investment In Indonesia
JAKARTA, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur Business Club (KLBC) hopes to play a significant role in moving Malaysian private investment in Indonesia beyond the present RM13 billion. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:26:56 GMT)

China Studies Railway Investment
China will introduce new legislation and other measures to attract foreign and domestic investment in the country's 2 trillion yuan railway expansion, a newspaper reported Monday. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:28:41 GMT)

Manufacturing Sector Received Top ASEAN FDI Investment In 2005
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) – ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) expects foreign investment to keep growing after it surged 48 percent in 2005 to a new record, but the region must redouble efforts to catch up with China, officials said Monday. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:58:32 GMT)

ASEAN sees foreign investment growing
ASEAN expects foreign investment to keep growing after it surged 48 percent in 2005 to a new record, but the region must redouble efforts to catch up with China, officials said Monday. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:13:41 GMT)

ASEAN Sees Foreign Investment Growing
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - ASEAN expects foreign investment to keep growing after it surged 48 percent in 2005 to a new record, but the region must redouble efforts to catch up with China, officials said Monday. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 15:07:40 GMT)

ASEAN Sees Foreign Investment Growing
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - ASEAN expects foreign investment to keep growing after it surged 48 percent in 2005 to a new record, but the region must redouble efforts to catch up with China, officials said Monday.Foreign direct investment into the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations rose to $38 billion last year, surpassing levels last seen before the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis, (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 15:25:17 GMT)

Asean logs 48% surge in foreign investment
Foreign direct investment in Southeast Asia has reached a record, according to a study that was partly released in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 15:38:28 GMT)

Connecticut Investment Firm to Buy Smart Papers
August 21, 2006 - A Connecticut-based investment firm has agreed to purchase Smart Papers LLC after the Hamilton, Ohio-based papermaker was put up for auction last Tuesday (Aug. 15). (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 16:18:10 GMT)

Delta looking for fresh investment
Cork based specialist construction firm Delta Off-Site Solutions has confirmed it is seeking an investor. A spokesman said the company which employes 180 people in Macroom, is experiencing a "bit of a downturn" and is seeking investment. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 16:41:20 GMT)

Mexico's Rating Increase Depends on Energy Investment (Update1)
Aug. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Mexico's chances of a credit rating increase depend on the next government's ability to pass legislation to spur private investment in energy, said Joydeep Mukherji, director of sovereign ratings at Standard and Poor's. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:37:43 GMT)

Wells Fargo to buy Los Angeles investment bank
Wells Fargo & Co. said Monday that it reached a definitive agreement to buy Barrington Associates, a Los Angeles investment bank. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:06:26 GMT)

Foreign Investment Up in Mexico
Foreign investment in Mexico increased 16.5 percent in the first half of 2006 as compared to the same period last year, in what Mexican officials interpreted as a sign of confidence in the country's future despite ongoing disputes over the July 2 presidential elections and violent protests in the colonial city of Oaxaca. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:58:46 GMT)

Wall Street Investment Strategist forms Strategas Research
(Full text of a statement. Contact details below.) New York, (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Strategas to Provide New Look in Investment Strategy and Economic Research. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 03:26:56 GMT)

Investment lags behind as Russian companies prefer to save: media
Russia's economy is starving for investment as private companies, particularly in the lucrative natural resource production, prefer to keep their revenues safe and saved, the Kommersant daily said. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 06:29:45 GMT)

Investment group takes 10% stake in Gateway
An investment group that targets foundering companies yesterday revealed it has taken a 10 percent stake in Gateway Inc. as the Irvine, Calif., computer maker struggles to turn a profit and regain some luster. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 08:18:17 GMT)

Shares surging in 2006 for real estate investment trusts
San Francisco-based BRE Properties is among the several real estate investment trusts this year that have sold more than $4.1 billion of bonds convertible into stock, almost triple the amount issued in 2005. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:16:40 GMT)

Saudi Arabia focusing on non-oil sector foreign direct investment
Global Market Briefings announces the 3rd edition of Doing Business with Saudi Arabia, providing an up-to-date appraisal of the current economic and investment climate, a review of market potential in the key sectors, and unique 'best practice' advice on all aspects of commercial engagement with Saudi Arabia. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 12:29:09 GMT)

CPF unit trusts, investment-linked products post negative returns in Q2
SINGAPORE : Units trusts and investment-linked insurance products under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme (CPFIS) posted negative returns in the second quarter, hit by volatile global markets. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 13:50:55 GMT)

South Of The Border: Foreign Direct Investment Increases In First Half Of 2006
MEXICO CITY (AP) – Foreign direct investment in Mexico in the first half of 2006 totaled $8.69 billion, according to Mexico's Economy Ministry. This was an increase of 16.5 percent compared to the same period last year. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 13:58:33 GMT)

RadView racks up $1.5M investment
RadView Software Ltd. of Burlington completed last week the closing of a $1.5 million investment with a group led by Israel-based Fortissimo Capital Fund GP LP. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:45:52 GMT)

Ex-high-powered investment banker settles case
Former investment banker Frank Quattrone reached a deal today that allows his criminal case to be dismissed without a third trial. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:02:01 GMT)

Former investment banker settles case
Former star banker Frank Quattrone reached a deal with the government Tuesday that allows his criminal case to be dismissed without a third trial. The pact would close a three-year effort to prosecute a man who earned $100 million in a single year as he commanded his investment firm's technology portfolio at the height of dot-com mania. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:10:02 GMT)

Former Investment Banker Settles Case
Former High-Powered Investment Banker Frank Quattrone Settles Criminal Case (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:23:07 GMT)

Zimbabwe: Korean Investment Mission Takes Off
THE 40-member trade and investment delegation from the Republic of South Korea will from today hold meetings with strategic Government ministers, private and public companies, seeking investment opportunities in various economic sectors. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:39:00 GMT)

LG Electronics pulls plug on Welsh investment
LONDON — The imminent closure by LG Electronics of the plant manufacturing LCD monitors in Newport, Wales sees the end of one of the U.K. biggest inward investment projects. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:38:27 GMT)

Institutional Investment Report 2005: U.S. and International Trends
From 1993 to 1996, the data contained in this report was published as The Brancato Report on Institutional Investment by The Victoria Group Incorporated. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 17:43:26 GMT)

Former high-powered investment banker settles criminal case
NEW YORK (AP) - Former star Wall Street banker Frank Quattrone reached a deal with the U.S. government Tuesday that allows his criminal case to be dismissed without a third trial. The pact would close a three-year effort to prosecute a man who earned $100 million in a single year as he commanded his investment firm's technology portfolio at the height of dot-com mania. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 17:50:00 GMT)

Former investment banking star settles criminal case
NEW YORK Former high-flying investment banker Frank Quattrone (kwah-TROHN') has reached a deal that allows his criminal case to be dismissed. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:36:14 GMT)

DuPont wants investment in plant genetics
DuPont is calling for more public and private investment into plant genetics, saying the research could dramatically boost food production and head off future shortages. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:44:39 GMT)

NY investment group purchases N. Dallas hotel
A New York-based investment partnership has purchased a North Dallas hotel. JF Capital Advisors, GoldenTree InSite Partners and Aimbridge Hospitality said Tuesday that they have teamed up to buy the 300-room Doubletree Hotel Dallas-Campbell Centre in Dallas. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 19:24:44 GMT)

AMP Capital appoints new head of investment strategy
New Zealand's largest fund manager AMP Capital Investors has appointed Leo Krippner as the company's new head of investment strategy. (Tue, 22 Aug 2006 21:15:29 GMT)

Ssangyong proposes new investment plan to end strike
South Korea's Chinese-controlled Ssangyong Motor has proposed a four-year investment plan to develop new models and engines in an effort to end a prolonged strike, officials said. (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 04:20:45 GMT)

Local teen's investment strategies pay off
An investment-savvy teen has turned his money smarts into a moneymaker. Douglas Chico , a sophomore at Florida State University School, or Florida High, won $750 when he placed first in his region in a financial-essay contest sponsored by the Florida Department of Financial Services. (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 06:15:19 GMT)

Ex-investment banker settles criminal case
NEW YORK — Former investment banker Frank Quattrone struck a deal Tuesday with prosecutors to dismiss his long-running criminal case, saying he will resume a career that paid him up to $120 million a year for taking fledgling Internet companies public at the height of dot-com mania. (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:12:49 GMT)

Saudi investment in e-Government tops SAR 3 Billion
The investment strategy employed by the Saudi Arabian Government, which added a further SAR 3 billion recently, will lay the foundations for the beginning of a comprehensive implementation of e-Government. (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:59:41 GMT)

US To Sign Trade And Investment Framework Agreement With Asean
SINGAPORE, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- The United States is set to sign a trade and investment framework arrangement (TIFA) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 08:11:56 GMT)

Efforts intensity to attract Nigerian investment
South African government is to intensify efforts to attract Nigerian investment into the country prior to the staging of the 2010 soccer showpiece. (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:26:38 GMT)

Government to end case against investment banker
Investment banker Frank Quattrone struck a deal yesterday with prosecutors to have his long-running criminal case dismissed. He can now resume his career, which paid him up to $120 million a year for taking Internet companies public at the height of dot-com mania. (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:40:37 GMT)

Scottish boffins seek investment bank for FPGA experiment
A consortium of Scottish companies and academic organisations is looking for an investment bank to participate in a programme designed to demonstrate the effectiveness of FPGA (Field ... (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:59:00 GMT)

India sets no deadline on Huawei investment plan
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has not set a timeframe to approve new investment plans of China's Huawei Technologies as some Indian government agencies were yet to clear the proposal, a minister said on Wednesday. (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:53:28 GMT)

IEDC boasts job, investment growth
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. announced this morning that it has played a role in attracting $3.9 billion in capital investment and 15,722 jobs to the state this year. (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:30:36 GMT)

CRMXF, UAG and AWRE Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On August 15, Frank Lang, President and CEO of Cream Minerals Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: CRMXF; TSX-V: CMA; FWB: DFL) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/. Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:07:16 GMT)

Capital’s traditional craft villages struggle to lure major investment
HA NOI — The capital’s plans to attract more labourers to the city’s traditional craft villages are being stymied by the villages’ shortage of investment capital and limited access to market information. (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:13:07 GMT)

SA, Nigeria investment forum opened
South Africa and Nigeria have opened an investment forum in Johannesburg to foster ties between the two countries, Trade and Industry Minister Mandisi Mpahlwa said. (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:36:47 GMT)

Liberia: Saudi Businessmen Explore Investment Possibilities
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the arrival in Liberia of a three-man business delegation from Saudi Arabia to explore investment possibilities. (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:51:28 GMT)

BBH implements Eagle Star investment accounting platform
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. ("BBH") announced today the successful implementation of the Eagle STAR multi-currency global investment accounting system. (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:14:52 GMT)

Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust Adopts Unitholder Rights Plan
Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust ('Retirement REIT') (TSX: RRR.UN)(TSX: RRR.DB.B)(TSX: RRR.DB.C) announced today that its board of trustees has approved the adoption of a unitholder rights plan (the 'Rights Plan'), effective 6:00 p.m. on August 22, 2006, subject to acceptance by the Toronto Stock Exchange. The Board adopted the Rights Plan upon the recommendation of the Special (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:19:44 GMT)