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Investment Canada extends review of Phelps Dodge-Inco merger by 30 days
TORONTO (CP) - Investment Canada has extended for an additional 30 days its review of a proposed merger between U.S. copper giant Phelps Dodge Corp. (NYSE:PD) and Inco Ltd. (TSX:N), leaving shareholders to vote on the deal before it clears the last regulatory hurdle. (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:35:37 GMT)
SA intensity efforts to attract Nigerian investment
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 23 -- 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 18:26:09 GMT)
Reddy Ice to Present at First Dallas Securities 2006 Summer Investment Forum
DALLAS, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc. , today announced that Jim Weaver, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Steven Janusek, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the upcoming First Dallas Securities 2006 Summer Investment Forum, being held on Wednesday, August 30, at the Crescent Court Hotel located in Dallas, Texas. (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 20:06:15 GMT)
Investment Canada extends review of Phelps Dodge-Inco merger by 30 days
TORONTO (CP) - Investment Canada has extended for an additional 30 days its review of a proposed merger between U.S. copper giant Phelps Dodge Corp. (NYSE:PD) and Inco Ltd. (TSX:N), leaving shareholders to vote on the deal before it clears the last regulatory hurdle. (Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:05:16 GMT)
Cape investment agent bilks clients of $200G
A Hyannis investment agent has been accused of stealing around $200,000 from his clients and blowing the money on cars, luxuries, and "Russian bride" trips to Moscow and Kiev. And Secretary... (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 04:26:22 GMT)
New China Land Fund offers $400 million investment opportunity
Oman based Amwal Investment SAOC, in conjunction with the Wanyuan Group, China, provided Bahrain investors with a highly lucrative investment opportunity in a US$400 million real estate development fund in the People's Republic of China. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 05:48:35 GMT)
New York investment firm buys BioHorizons
BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc., a Birmingham dental implant developer, is being acquired by a New York investment firm, the company said Wednesday. Mortimer Berkowitz III, president and managing director of HealthpointCapital, will serve as chairman. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:31:06 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-08-24 10:00 GMT: UK Q2 business investment up 1.7 pct from Q1, 4.2 pct higher year-on-year
LONDON (AFX) - Business investment in the UK rose by 1.7 pct in the second quarter from the previous three months, the statistics office said today. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:31:12 GMT)
UK Q2 business investment up 1.7 pct from Q1, 4.2 pct higher yr-on-yr UPDATE
LONDON (AFX) - Business investment in the UK, which accounts for around 10 pct of overall economic activity, rose by 1.7 pct in the second quarter from the previous three months, the statistics office said today. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:49:48 GMT)
UK business investment up by 1.7pc
Business investment in the UK rose by 1.7 pc in the second quarter from the previous three months, the British national statistics office said today. Today's results are better than anticipated. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:59:33 GMT)
UK Q2 business investment up 1.7 pct from Q1, 4.2 pct higher yr-on-yr
(Updating to add further details, analyst comment) LONDON (AFX) - Business investment in the UK, which accounts for around 10 pct of overall economic activity, rose by 1.7 pct in the second quarter from the previous three months, the statistics office said today. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 10:06:28 GMT)
Business investment rises strongly
LONDON (Reuters) - Business investment rose strongly in the second quarter to lift total spending above 30 billion pounds for the first quarter since records began in 1966. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:38:02 GMT)
£250k investment for raised-flooring maker
A South Wales niche raised access flooring panel venture is looking to apply added shine to its expansion plans after a major investment. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:49:07 GMT)
Hicom Teleservices to recoup investment on SPEKS within 3 yrs
Hicom Telesevices Sdn Bhd, which is a sub-subsidiary of DRB-Hicom Bhd, expects to recoup its RM800,000 investment in developing the electronic submission of registration system for locally-assembled vehicles with the Road Transport Department (RTD), within three years. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:01:51 GMT)
UK Q2 business investment up 1.7 pct from Q1, 4.2 pct higher yr-on-yr UPDATE
LONDON (AFX) - Business investment in the UK, which accounts for around 10 pct of overall economic activity, rose by 1.7 pct in the second quarter from the previous three months, the statistics office said today. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:36:02 GMT)
Second Home a Great Investment As Evidenced By Sales at The Chapin Estate in The Catskill Mountain Region Of New York
BETHEL, N.Y., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Second homes remain a solid investment, as evidenced by sales at The Chapin Estate, a collection of rustic, Northwestern-style estates set among 20,000 acres of untouched forest and the reservoirs in Sullivan County, N.Y. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:36:23 GMT)
Busines investment up sharply in Q2
Business investment in the UK rose strongly in the second quarter, with a record total spend in the period over £30bn. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 13:45:08 GMT)
Busines investment up sharply in Q2
LONDON (SHARECAST) - Business investment in the UK rose strongly in the second quarter, with a record total spend in the period over £30bn. The Office for National Statistics said business investment rose 1.7% in the second quarter, taking the annual rate up 4.2% on the same period a year earlier. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 13:51:48 GMT)
South Africa: Bullish Outlook Not Shown in Regional Investment Plans
FIRMS in southern Africa are increasingly bullish about the overall business environment, but plans for investment are substantially lower than last year, according to a survey released yesterday. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 13:56:10 GMT)
Book extract: The Accidental Investment Banker
Below is an excerpt from "The Accidental Investment Banker", in which Jonathan Knee describes his first experience with investment banking - a summer internship with Bankers Trust in London in 1987, where he was introduced to the vagaries of M&A. His first task was to compile a "pitch book" for Hillsdown Holdings under the guidance of Andrew Capitman, a senior M&A banker transferred to the (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:15:21 GMT)
Ford Flexible Engine Production Boosted By Investment In Britain
BRIDGEND/DAGENHAM, UK - August 24, 2006: Ford of Europe is now reaping the benefits of a 3-year, £890 million ($1.67 billion) investment in flexible manufacturing facilities at its two UK-based engine plants. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:17:30 GMT)
Northwestern Mutual arm names chief investment officer
The investment advisory arm of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. has hired former Merrill Lynch executive Emmett Wright as chief investment officer. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:31:10 GMT)
Ask the expert: Accidental Investment Banker
Jonathan Knee worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) and Morgan Stanley (AMEX:MWD) during the 1990s and into the 21st century, giving him a front row seat for the boom and subsequent bust at two of the biggest firms on Wall Street. Now working for a finance boutique investment and teaching at Columbia University, Knee has written a book, The Accidental Investment Banker, which (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:36:02 GMT)
EGVI, ICOP and FBST Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On August 21, Anthony Welch, CEO of Energy Vision International (Pink Sheets: EGVI) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:37:46 GMT)
South Africa: Foreign Investment Into SA Increases to Over R40 Billion
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into South Africa had increased significantly from R5.1 billion in 2004 to R40.7 billion in 2005. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:05:17 GMT)
The Ministry of Commerce Announces the Ranking of National Development Areas in Terms of Investment Environment Where
The Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Area (TEDA) declares that it takes the lead once again among the national development areas with total scores ranking the first in the overall evaluation of 2005 investment environment for national development areas as released by the ministry of commerce. Before that, TEDA has taken such a position for 8 consecutive years. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:07:31 GMT)
South Africa: Nation's Investment Forum Takes Off in South Africa
This years Nigeria Investment Forum in South Africa , commenced day, with eight companies coming together to sponsor the event, which will end tomorrow. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:12:55 GMT)
Israeli stocks a 'treasure trove' for investment letters
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (TheStockAdvisors) -- It has never been "easy" to invest in Israel and the recent turmoil only adds uncertainty to the investment landscape. However, uncertainty also breeds opportunity, and some of the advisory world's leading global experts are looking beyond the recent geopolitical troubles and recommending positions in Israeli-based stocks. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:35:58 GMT)
FOREIGN INVESTMENT BoI will miss target: Somkid
Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has acknowledged that the Board of Investment (BoI) is likely to attract only Bt400 billion to Bt500 billion in foreign direct investment this year, much lower than the original target of Bt700 billion. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 17:19:08 GMT)
SEC warns Cebuanos against investment scams, bogus cos.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Cebu is advising investors to be wary of investment scams. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 17:22:01 GMT)
British Trade and Investment team to visit Bihar
Patna, Aug 24 (IANS) Impressed by positive changes in Bihar, a team of Trade and Investment of the British High Commission will visit the state to explore investment possibilities, Britain's High Commissioner to India Michael Arthur said here Thursday. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 17:39:39 GMT)
Ask the expert: Accidental Investment Banker
Jonathan Knee worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley during the 1990s and into the 21st century, giving him a front row seat for the boom and subsequent bust at two of the biggest firms on Wall Street. (Thu, 24 Aug 2006 18:06:09 GMT)
India Plan Foreign Investment Screening
India is planning legislation to require screening of foreign investment in certain industries for national security reasons, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath said. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 03:58:08 GMT)
China to control investment, credit in H2 -planner
BEIJING, Aug 25 (Reuters) - China needs to strictly control the pace of fixed-asset investment in the second half, paying special attention to the supply of credit and land, the head of the top economic planning body said in comments published on Friday. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:02:26 GMT)
China planner says to control investment, credit
BEIJING, Aug 25 (Reuters) - China's planning chief on Friday pledged to strictly control the pace of fixed-asset investment in the second half of the year, saying special attention would be paid to controlling the supply of credit and land. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:38:13 GMT)
Single best investment: High-yielding stocks
What an intriguing title for a book! "The Single Best Investment." What can it be? Your education? A stock index fund? Berkshire Hathaway stock? A subscription to The Daily Record, so investors can read my columns? (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:09:24 GMT)
Vopak Investment Asia Is Attractive
0937 GMT [Dow Jones] Vopak's (33181.AE) addition of storage capacity in Singapore's Banyan terminal is an "attractive investment" says Jan Hein de Vroe of Kempen. Addition will be conducted in joint venture with local player. Adds that biodiesel storage terminal will add to 24% to total capacity. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 11:17:39 GMT)
United States, ASEAN Sign Trade and Investment Pact
The United States and the Association of South East Asian Nations have signed an expanded trade and investment pact at a meeting of trade ministers in Malaysia. The move is seen as a further step toward a full free-trade agreement between the U.S. and ASEAN states. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:05:35 GMT)
Russian government orders investment in venture company
MOSCOW, August 25 (RIA Novosti) - The Russian government said it ordered the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade to funnel 5 bln rubles ($1.8 bln) this year, and 10 bln ($3.7 bln) next year, to a new venture company from the Investment Fund. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:16:36 GMT)
Former Indonesian investment promotion agency chief given 6 year jail term for corruption
JAKARTA (AP): An Indonesian court on Friday convicted the former chairman of the country's investment promotion agency of corruption and sentenced him to six years in jail. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:27:06 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-08-25 15:31 GMT: iimia Investment says chairman Long, CEO Phillips hike stake in co
LONDON (AFX) - iimia Investment Group PLC said its chairman William Long and CEO Michael Phillips have hiked their respective stakes in the company. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:45:31 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-08-25 16:32 GMT: London Finance & Investment FY pretax rises 50 pct to 309,000 stg, raises div
LONDON (AFX) - London Finance & Investment Group PLC reported a rise in full-year pretax profit to 309,000 stg from 202,000 a year earlier and said net asset value per share has increased 17 pct to 52 pence as at the end of the period at June 30 2006 from 44p a year earlier. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:00:45 GMT)
India planning legislation on foreign investment
KUALA LUMPUR: Keeping in line with the practice in developed economies, India is planning to legislation to require screening of foreign investment in certain industries. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:09:54 GMT)
ASEAN, US sign trade and investment agreement
KUALA LUMPUR : The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has signed a Trade and Investment Framework deal with the United States, paving the way for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in the future. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:11:22 GMT)
French industrial investment forecast dips
French industrial investment is expected to grow by four per cent in 2006, below the previous forecast of five per cent, according to figures from July published on Friday by the national statistics office, INSEE. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:30:09 GMT)
School bus maker Blue Bird to be acquired by investment firm
FORT VALLEY, Ga. School bus maker Blue Bird Corporation is being acquired by an affiliate of private investment firm Cerberus Capital Management LP, the companies said today. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 17:04:22 GMT)
BET Interactive Takes Full Control of Web Power BET.com With Buyout of Original Investment Group
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), announced today that BET Interactive, its Internet operating unit, is taking one of its most strategic steps in its six-year history with the cash buyout of its original investment group consisting of Microsoft, News Corporation, Liberty Media and IAC/InterActive Corp and the former investors from (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 17:52:04 GMT)
Renewable energy SEZs attract Rs 10,000 cr investment
NEW DELHI: The government has received investment proposals to the tune of Rs 10,000 crore from the US and Germany for the proposed special economic zones being set up to manufacture renewable energy systems. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:00:54 GMT)
Namibia: Bank Windhoek Unveils Bullish Investment Volumes
Bank Windhoek said it has increased its property investment volumes by 23% from 2005 despite strong competition. MD James Hill said the total finance book increased from N$1,276 billion in June 2005 to N$1,571 billion in June 2006. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 19:08:00 GMT)
South Africans Fall Victim to Oprah Investment Scam
South African police questioned eight people Friday after discovering an investment scam that used the name of U.S. talk show queen Oprah Winfrey. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 19:52:40 GMT)
Investment scam uses Oprah Winfrey's name
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Police questioned eight people Friday after discovering an investment scam that used Oprah Winfrey's name days after she interviewed prospective pupils in South Africa for her new all-girls school. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 20:26:53 GMT)
BET Interactive Takes Full Control of Web Power BET.com With Buyout of Original Investment Group
BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. , announced today that BET Interactive, its Internet operating unit, is taking one of its most strategic steps in its six-year history with the cash buyout of its original investment group consisting of Microsoft, News Corporation, Liberty Media and IAC/InterActive Corp and the former investors from 360HipHop.com, led by hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons. Financial (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 20:49:33 GMT)
Oprah's Name Used In Investment Scam
In an investment scam that used Oprah Winfrey's name, 500 South African people were told they could make a simple payment of $1.40 to receive $168 per month for 10 years. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 21:06:26 GMT)
Investment Scam Uses Oprah's Name
Police questioned eight people Friday after discovering an investment scam that used Oprah Winfrey's name days after she interviewed prospective pupils in South Africa for her new all-girls school. (Fri, 25 Aug 2006 21:09:33 GMT)
James A. Reed, Kennedy aide and investment banker, dead at 92
James A. Reed, a lawyer and investment banker who was a former assistant Treasury Secretary in John F. Kennedy's administration, died Wednesday in Maine, his family said. He was 92. (Sat, 26 Aug 2006 02:38:52 GMT)
School bus maker Blue Bird to be acquired by investment firm
FORT VALLEY, Ga. School bus maker Blue Bird Corporation is being acquired by an affiliate of private investment firm Cerberus Capital Management LP, the companies said today. (Sat, 26 Aug 2006 03:07:12 GMT)
$3.5bn Lebanon investment
Foreign investment in Lebanon is on track to double this year, despite the recent conflict with Israel which caused widespread destruction, reported Reuters. (Sat, 26 Aug 2006 04:29:40 GMT)
Ex-investment chief jailed for graft
The Anticorruption Court sentenced former Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) chief Theo F. Toemion to six years' imprisonment and fined him Rp 300 million (US$32,840) on Friday for misappropriating Rp 30.15 billion in state funds. (Sat, 26 Aug 2006 04:57:43 GMT)
US, Asean sign trade and investment pact
US and Asean signed a trade and investment pact on Friday to enhance flow of goods and ensure better protection for patented drugs originating from America. (Sat, 26 Aug 2006 06:15:36 GMT)
Blue Bird to be sold to investment group
Blue Bird Corp., one of Middle Georgia's largest private employers, announced Friday that an investment group has agreed to buy the company. (Sat, 26 Aug 2006 07:04:43 GMT)
Winfrey's S. Africa trip fuels investment scam
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- Police questioned eight people Friday after discovering an investment scam that used Oprah Winfrey's name days after she interviewed prospective pupils in South Africa for her new all-girls school. (Sat, 26 Aug 2006 07:08:34 GMT)
China to rein in investment in coal-chemicals industry: report
BEIJING (AFP) - China will soon issue new regulations to put the brakes on increasing investment in the coal-chemicals industry which has been attracting interest amid soaring oil prices, state media has reported. (Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:10:26 GMT)
James A. Reed, Kennedy aide and investment banker, dead at 92
James A. Reed, a lawyer and investment banker who was a former assistant Treasury Secretary in John F. Kennedy's administration, died Wednesday in Maine, his family said. He was 92. (Sat, 26 Aug 2006 12:38:42 GMT)
Haryana clears industrial investment worth Rs.12.11 billion
Chandigarh, Aug 26: A high-level committee of the Haryana government Saturday cleared industrial investments totalling Rs.12.11 billion. The committee cleared 23 projects of industrial investment at various industrial estates being developed in the state. (Sat, 26 Aug 2006 14:52:35 GMT)
China to rein in investment in coal-chemicals industry
BEIJING, Aug 26 (AFP): China will soon issue new regulations to put the brakes on increasing investment in the coal-chemicals industry which has been attracting interest amid soaring oil prices, state media said today. (Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:55:08 GMT)
U.S. Investment Bank To Fund Fukuoka 2016 Bid
The U.S. Investment Bank Goldman Sachs is reportedly planning to put its own money into a bid by Fukuoka to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. (Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:32:31 GMT)
More victims of investment scam as Oprah fever hits S. Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Police questioned eight people Friday after discovering an investment scam that used Oprah Winfrey's name days after she interviewed prospective pupils in South Africa for her new all-girls school. (Sat, 26 Aug 2006 20:25:24 GMT)
HSBC Holds Seminar On Global Investment Outlook
Bandar Seri Begawan - More than 150 customers and guests of HSBC yesterday attended a seminar on Global Investment Outlook held at the Mutiara Ballroom of the Sheraton Utama Hotel in the capital. (Sun, 27 Aug 2006 01:07:39 GMT)
Swedish business groups keen to investment in Pakistan
LAHORE (NNI): The Swedish business groups have shown keen interest in making investment in Pakistan, because of the economic turnaround witnessed by the country in recent years. (Sun, 27 Aug 2006 04:27:01 GMT)
Elron Announces New Investment in Neurosonix
TEL AVIV----Aug. 27, 2006--Elron Electronic Industries Ltd. , announced today that it has completed a new investment of $5 million, in two tranches, in Neurosonix Ltd. out of an aggregate financing round of $12 million, led by Elron, in which Evergreen Venture Partners, an Israeli venture capital fund, and existing shareholders, Peregrine Ventures, Ofer Hi-Tech and the Yozma Group, also (Sun, 27 Aug 2006 06:18:00 GMT)
Charles A. Jaffe | Send your investment team to a rigorous training camp
Your investment portfolio might perform better if you put it through training camp. Sports teams do it - football programs now are in the middle of their preseason regimen - and your portfolio is, effectively, a team that must work together to help you reach your goal and win the investment game. (Sun, 27 Aug 2006 07:14:35 GMT)
Olympus Expands Investment, Partnership with Cytori Therapeutics in Regenerative Medecine
Tokyo, Aug 26, 2006 (JCN) - Olympus Corporation, which recently acquired shares worth approximately $11 million in San Diego based Cytori Therapeutics, has announced plans to accelerate investment and expand its partnership with the American company. (Sun, 27 Aug 2006 07:21:18 GMT)
King Abdullah seeks investment
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has said that the kingdom is keen to attract further foreign investment and he stressed the strength of the Saudi economy, reported Arab News citing an interview in the Arabic daily Asharq Al-Awsat. (Sun, 27 Aug 2006 09:44:19 GMT)
Investment portfolio needs a good training workout
Your investment portfolio might perform better if you put it through training camp. Sports teams do it -- football programs now are in the middle of their preseason regimen -- and your portfolio is, effectively, a team that must work together to help... (Sun, 27 Aug 2006 10:52:04 GMT)
Investment Data Services Group provides administration to first DIFC domiciled hedge fund in Dubai
Investment Data Services Group, providing specialist investment administration, has been appointed to provide third party administration for the Constans Crescent Investment Fund, the first Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) domiciled hedge fund. (Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:59:10 GMT)
AREF Investment Group S.A.K. (Closed) US$100 million syndicated revolving Murabaha Financing Facility
ABC Islamic Bank (E.C.) and Standard Chartered Bank (together the 'Mandated Lead Arrangers') are pleased to announce that they have been jointly mandated by AREF Investment Group S.A.K. (Closed) ('AREF' or 'Company') to arrange and underwrite a US$100 million, 3-year Revolving Murabaha Financing Facility ('Facility'). (Sun, 27 Aug 2006 12:44:09 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-08-27 15:09 GMT: Nuon, Essent hire investment banks to advise on potential merger - report
LONDON (AFX) - Dutch utilities Nuon NV and Essent have stepped up talks on their proposed 15-20 bln eur merger, with each hiring investment banks, UK Sunday newspaper The Business reported. (Sun, 27 Aug 2006 14:15:08 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-08-27 15:09 GMT: Nuon, Essent hire investment banks to advise on potential merger - report
LONDON (AFX) - Dutch utilities Nuon NV and Essent have stepped up talks on their proposed 15-20 bln eur merger, with each hiring investment banks, UK Sunday newspaper The Business reported. (Sun, 27 Aug 2006 14:30:19 GMT)
World Bank rates Pakistan in top 10 investment destinations
LAHORE: The World Bank has included Pakistan in its list of 10 most attractive countries for investment, Geo news quoted a British journal as saying. (Sun, 27 Aug 2006 15:31:26 GMT)
CABINET WILL UNVEIL PROGRAMS TO BOOST INVESTMENT, RID POVERTY
Taipei, Aug. 27 (CNA) The Executive Yuan will espouse new "flagship initiatives" in mid-September to boost domestic investment and eliminate poverty, Cabinet spokesman Cheng Wen-tsan said Sunday. (Sun, 27 Aug 2006 15:36:10 GMT)
RP joins Asean investment roadshow
The Philippines is preparing an investment roadshow in Hong Kong and Singapore with the rest of the ASEAN member nations next month. (Sun, 27 Aug 2006 16:50:00 GMT)
Phulbari incident 'won't affect Tata investment plan'
The ongoing turmoil centering the Asia Energy's coal mining project would not affect the Tata Group of India's proposed investment plan in Bangladesh, especially for its coal project, Energy Division Adviser Mahmudur Rahman said Sunday. (Sun, 27 Aug 2006 17:09:50 GMT)
Investment company buys Flagler properties for $15.4M
FLAGLER COUNTY -- An investment firm has bought 1,270 acres of undeveloped land in Flagler County for $15.4 million. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 04:07:17 GMT)
A family focus on the investment-banking world
Justine Tobin was seven months pregnant with her third child in 1998 when she was abruptly told she no longer had an investment-banking job with NationsBank Corp. Her group was falling short of its revenue goals, and Tobin's manager informed her of his decision -- after first telling her three male colleagues over lunch. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 05:02:44 GMT)
I-Flex Investment Core to Oracle’s Verticalization
Oracle Corp’s creeping investment in Indian banking software and services provider I-Flex Solutions Ltd is a quiet but highly strategic move designed to enable the ambitious vendor to gain a foothold in a strong vertical market for its business applications, where previously it only had a technical-level presence with horizontally focussed database and middleware products. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 06:17:14 GMT)
SBI Capital Markets Limited (SBICAP) Ties-up with Japan's SOFTBANK INVESTMENT; To Launch Japan's First Major India
SBI Capital Markets Limited (SBICAP), the investment banking subsidiary of State Bank of India (SBI), and SOFTBANK INVESTMENT, the venture capital arm of Japan's SBI Holdings Inc. (TOKYO:8473), today announced their plans to launch a new USD 100 million venture capital fund. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 06:19:07 GMT)
Rainbow Papers raises overseas investment cap
MUMBAI, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Rainbow Papers Ltd. said on Monday its board had raised the investment limit for foreign funds and expatriate Indians up to 40 percent of its paid up capital. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 06:55:56 GMT)
Commission may consider 5 investment applications in Sept
MOSCOW. Aug 28 (Interfax) - The investment commission set up to select projects to receive financing from the Investment Fund may consider another five applications in September, Yury Zhdanov, director of the Federal Agency for the Management of Special Economic Zones said at a press briefing on Monday. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:19:18 GMT)
GPF chief still upbeat about stock investment
BANGKOK, Aug 28 (TNA) - Government Pension Fund's Secretary-General Visit Tantisunthorn on Monday expressed confidence that the Thai stock market still has promising growth although there is an investment slowdown due to political uncertainties currently. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:53:37 GMT)
Singapore-based US businesses welcome US-ASEAN trade and investment pact
SINGAPORE : Singapore-based American firms have said the signing of a US-ASEAN trade and investment pact will enhance opportunities for business growth in Southeast Asia. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:37:41 GMT)
Bernier backs bureaucrats on foreign investment
OTTAWA -- Industry Minister Maxime Bernier isn't backing away from bureaucrats' advice that Ottawa should encourage more foreign takeovers and other direct investment from abroad. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:14:02 GMT)
Investment Scam in South Africa Uses Oprah's Name
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (AP) -- Police questioned eight people Friday after discovering an investment scam that used Oprah Winfrey's name days after she interviewed prospective pupils in South Africa for her new all-girls school. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:11:58 GMT)
For poor nations, foreign investment no spark to growth
Developing economies that lure foreign investment fail to grow faster than those that don't, according to a new paper co-written by Raghuram Rajan, International Monetary Fund chief economist. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:47:28 GMT)
On2 raises $1.75M from Midsummer Investment
On2 Technologies Inc., which has the bulk of its operations in Clifton Park, announced that it had raised $1.75 million from an investment group for market expansion and possible acquisitions. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:06:55 GMT)
KTK Govt clears projects envisaging investment of Rs 62,864 cr
The Karnataka Government today cleared 40 projects envisaging a total investment of Rs 62,864 crore, including nearly Rs 38,000 crore by MRPL and Rs 1,150 crore by TCS. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:51:52 GMT)
Ethiopia: Investment Bureau to Take Measures Against Some Investors
The Addis Ababa Investment Bureau is about to take measures against investors who had taken land for investment but did not start construction yet. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:52:31 GMT)
For poor nations, foreign investment no spark to growth
Developing economies that lure foreign investment fail to grow faster than those that don't, according to a new paper co-written by Raghuram Rajan, International Monetary Fund chief economist. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:00:08 GMT)
Former county investment officer faces charges
SOUTH BEND — Six misdemeanor charges of criminal conversion have been filed against Rick Hunt, the former long-time investment officer for St. Joseph County. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:07:41 GMT)
Investment Scam in South Africa Uses Oprah's Name
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (AP) -- Police questioned eight people Friday after discovering an investment scam that used Oprah Winfrey's name days after she interviewed prospective pupils in South Africa for her new all-girls school. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:44:08 GMT)
Investment Scam in South Africa Uses Oprah's Name
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (AP) -- Police questioned eight people Friday after discovering an investment scam that used Oprah Winfrey's name days after she interviewed prospective pupils in South Africa for her new all-girls school. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:44:08 GMT)
Investment Scam in South Africa Uses Oprah's Name
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (AP) -- Police questioned eight people Friday after discovering an investment scam that used Oprah Winfrey's name days after she interviewed prospective pupils in South Africa for her new all-girls school. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:44:08 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. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:08:34 GMT)
For poor nations, foreign investment no spark to growth
Developing economies that lure foreign investment fail to grow faster than those that don't, according to a new paper co-written by Raghuram Rajan, International Monetary Fund chief economist. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:17:34 GMT)
Indian aviation needs $72 bn investment: Boeing
New Delhi, Aug 28: To maintain its record growth of 20 percent in 2005, the Indian aviation sector would need 856 commercial planes with an estimated investment of $72 billion in the next 20 years, says a Boeing study. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:45:12 GMT)
'P2-M honorarium' of investment center, a lie: vice mayor
A REPORT claiming that each member of the board of directors of the Davao City Investment and Promotion Center (DCIPC) receives P2 million annually in honorarium is a lie, said City Vice Mayor Luis C. Bonguyan, also DCIPC presiding officer. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 17:10:37 GMT)
Africa: Investment in Africa Boosted By Regional Stock Market Body
THE African Stock Exchange Association (ASEA) is holding its 10th annual conference, in Johannesburg next month. Hosted by the JSE, the theme is Africa as an Investment Destination. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 17:20:53 GMT)
For poor nations, foreign investment no spark to growth
Developing economies that lure foreign investment fail to grow faster than those that don't, according to a new paper co-written by Raghuram Rajan, International Monetary Fund chief economist. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 18:15:09 GMT)
The 2006 Enterprise Software Investment Forum Explores Investment and IT Operations Strategies in the Face of New
The Strategic Research Institute presents the 2006 Enterprise Software Investment Forum: SAAS, OnDemand Software, Open Source, and Opportunities in New Technologies and Distribution Models. This 2-day conference, scheduled for October 25 & 26 in San Jose, CA (Hilton San Jose), will explore the changing landscape of the software business where change is the constant, where giants may falter, and (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 18:40:27 GMT)
Verizon Wireless Completes $30 Million Investment in New Southfield Network Facility
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it has recently completed a $30 million investment in a new Mobile Telephone Switching Office (MTSO) in Southfield that further enhances the reliability of its network for metropolitan Detroit customers and increases call capacity by 33 percent. (Mon, 28 Aug 2006 19:32:37 GMT)
Henry hopes investment slump is over
For John Henry, the question must be: Is the tide finally turning? I'm not talking about the failing performance of the Sox on the field. The market maven also faces deepening troubles at his investment... (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 04:23:17 GMT)
MGCC Investment Strategies Inc. to Acquire 50% Stake in Automotive Equipment Supplier Jinzhou Dong Woo, Enters into
JINZHOU CITY, China--Aug. 28, 2006--MGCC Investment Strategies Inc. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 04:23:18 GMT)
I-Flex Investment Core to Oracles Verticalization
Oracle Corps creeping investment in Indian banking software and services provider I-Flex Solutions Ltd is a quiet but highly strategic move designed to enable the ambitious vendor to gain a foothold in a strong vertical market for its business applications, where previously it only had a technical-level presence with horizontally focussed database and middleware products. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 05:44:51 GMT)
In Malaysia, trees are an energy investment
The best-performing oil investment comes from trees in Malaysia, not the deserts of Saudi Arabia. Vegetable oils from palm trees normally used in Hellmann's mayonnaise and Snickers chocolate bars are being converted to diesel for Mack trucks after oil prices more than doubled in the past three years and governments encouraged renewable fuels. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 05:50:23 GMT)
China's mutual investment funds reap profits from bullish stock market
China's burgeoning mutual investment funds recorded a sharp rise in net profits in the first half year, thanks to a reinvigorated stock market, the Xinhua-run Shanghai Securities News reported on Tuesday. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 07:30:58 GMT)
Great Eastern To Increase Investment In Property
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Great Eastern Life Assurance (M) Bhd plans to increase its investment in the property sector to five percent of total assets from three percent now. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 07:56:46 GMT)
40% CEILING ON INVESTMENT IN CHINA NOT TOO HARSH: ECONOMICS MINISTER
Taipei, Aug. 29 (CNA) Economic Affairs Minister Chen Ruey-long said Tuesday that the current 40-percent ceiling on investment in China by domestic companies is not too harsh. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:06:10 GMT)
SJER Provides Ample Opportunities For Investment, Says Rafidah
SINGAPORE, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The multi-billion ringgit South Johor Economic Region (SJER) project will provide ample opportunities for investment not only to Malaysian companies but also those from neighbouring Singapore. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:56:47 GMT)
UZBEKISTAN SETS US$1.22 BLN FOREIGN INVESTMENT TARGET FOR 2007
Statistics In 2007 Uzbekistan plans to attract US$1.22 billion in foreign investments, against US$1.1 billion planned for 2006, a representative of the Economy Ministry said during a meeting on the country's investment climate on 25 August. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 09:55:16 GMT)
Uzbekistan Sets US$1.22 BLN Foreign Investment Target For 2007
In 2007 Uzbekistan plans to attract US$1.22 billion in foreign investments, against US$1.1 billion planned for 2006, a representative of the Economy Ministry said during a meeting on the country's investment climate on 25 August. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 09:55:16 GMT)
Wanted: local investment
Kansas City must do more to support its own entrepreneurs before outsiders are likely to back them. “You need a community that will see those kind of people, see the potential, make some early investment and move them along,” said Joel Wiggins, who has emerged as a key force in the area when it comes to shepherding young technology ventures. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:32:57 GMT)
Investment firm buying school bus maker Blue Bird
School bus and motor coach maker Blue Bird Corp. is being acquired by an affiliate of New-York-based private investment firm Cerberus Capital Management LP. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:11:27 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Increase Investment in Sport -- Private Sector, Civic Society Told
Mufakose-Kuwadzana-Dzivaresekwa Senator Cde Sabina Thembani has called on civic society and the private sector to increase their investment in sport as an effective instrument for social and economic transformation of society. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:20:59 GMT)
BIO BIZ: Wanted: local investment
Kansas City must do more to support its own entrepreneurs before outsiders are likely to back them. “You need a community that will see those kind of people, see the potential, make some early investment and move them along,” said Joel Wiggins, who has emerged as a key force in the area when it comes to shepherding young technology ventures. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:25:05 GMT)
For poor nations, foreign investment no spark to growth
Developing economies that lure foreign investment fail to grow faster than those that don't, according to a new paper co-written by Raghuram Rajan, International Monetary Fund chief economist. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:37:12 GMT)
Eagle Investment Systems management shake-up sees return of Maiuri as CEO
Mellon Financial Corporation (NYSE: MEL) today announced the formation of a new management team for its Eagle Investment Systems subsidiary that includes Lou Maiuri, a senior executive in ... (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:18:33 GMT)
Intel exec to head CIA's investment arm
WASHINGTON — An Intel Corp. executive and cyber security specialist has been tapped to head the CIA's investment and research arm. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:23:35 GMT)
U.S., ASEAN Sign Trade and Investment Framework Agreement
The United States and the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have signed a trade and investment framework agreement, which is expected to facilitate market access and promote trade in key areas such as agriculture and pharmaceuticals. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:02:25 GMT)
Musharraf invites Chinese investment in the high-tech, energy sector
Pakistan - Musharraf China President General Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday invited Chinese investment in the high-tech, heavy industry and energy sector. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:18:18 GMT)
Intel Exec To Head CIA's Investment Arm
An Intel Corp. executive has been tapped to head the CIA's investment and research arm. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:18:54 GMT)
Intel Exec To Head CIA's Investment Arm
An Intel Corp. executive has been tapped to head the CIA's investment and research arm. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:21:03 GMT)
I-Flex Investment Core to Oracle's Verticalization
Oracle Corps creeping investment in Indian banking software and services provider I-Flex Solutions Ltd is a quiet but highly strategic move designed to enable the ambitious vendor to gain a foothold in a strong vertical market for its business applications, where previously it only had a technical-level presence with horizontally focussed database and middleware products. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:28:10 GMT)
S3 Investment Company Announces Product Manager for Stomocur Brand Medical Devices in China Market
S3 Investment Company, Inc. (OTCBB: SEIH), aholding company with two subsidiaries doing business in the China market,today announced that subsidiary SINO UJE, Ltd. has appointed a productmanager for the Stomocur brand colostomy products of new supplier For LifeGmbH. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:09:38 GMT)
Japanese electronics giant to extend investment to Thailand
Hitachi group, a Japanese largest manufacturer of electronic and electric products, has planned to expand its investment into Asian countries, including China and Thailand, over the next couple of years, according to Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, pictured. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:26:09 GMT)
Intel Exec To Head CIA's Investment Arm
WASHINGTON — An Intel Corp. executive and cyber security specialist has been tapped to head the CIA's investment and research arm. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 20:55:32 GMT)
EDLT, HMY and TRXI Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On August 21, David Bikerman, President of East Delta Resources Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: EDLT) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:10:20 GMT)
Arab Jordan Investment Bank (Exchange - AMM : AJIB.AM)
Commercial banking and investment banking products; retail and corporate finance services including mergers and acquisitions advisory and underwriting, sales and trading, project finance, transaction advisory and equity research. (Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:18:40 GMT)
$40m US investment for Auckland company
A United States investment group has agreed in principle to invest $40 million in electric motor manufacturer and designer Wellington Drive Technologies (WDT). (Wed, 30 Aug 2006 01:00:56 GMT)
China investment growth still too fast -official
BEIJING, Aug 30 (Reuters) - China's investment in fixed assets is still growing too fast and needs to be restrained through timely tightening steps, a statistics agency official said in comments published in state media. (Wed, 30 Aug 2006 01:06:27 GMT)
VIETNAMS INTL BORDER GATE EZ ATTRACTS US$1.3 BLN IN INVESTMENT
Vietnam The Bo Y international border gate economic zone (EZ) in the Vietnamese Central Highlands province of Kon Tum has so far lured over 20.6 trillion VND (US$1.3 billion) worth of both local and foreign investment. (Wed, 30 Aug 2006 02:57:59 GMT)
Vietnams Intl Border Gate EZ Attracts US$1.3 BLN In Investment
The Bo Y international border gate economic zone (EZ) in the Vietnamese Central Highlands province of Kon Tum has so far lured over 20.6 trillion VND (US$1.3 billion) worth of both local and foreign investment. (Wed, 30 Aug 2006 02:57:59 GMT)
Race for investment hots up South
Bangalore: After the Karnataka Chief Minister announced 40 projects with an investment of Rs 62,000 crore, Karnataka's New Industrial policy offers even more for investors. (Wed, 30 Aug 2006 04:43:06 GMT)
Moser Baer board approves $17mn investment
The board of Moser Baer India Limited (MBI) has approved an additional investment of $17 million in Moser Baer Photo Voltaic Limited (MBPV), its wholly owned subsidiary. (Wed, 30 Aug 2006 05:23:35 GMT)
RUXX investment index set to open 0.52% down
MOSCOW, August 30 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's newest investment index will open Wednesday at 685.87 points, down 0.52% on the previous day's trading, following Tuesday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Wed, 30 Aug 2006 06:46:36 GMT)
International border gate EZ attracts US$ 1.3 billion in investment
The Bo Y international border gate economic zone (EZ) in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum has so far lured over VND 20.6 trillion (US $1.3 billion) worth of both local and foreign investment. (Wed, 30 Aug 2006 09:20:32 GMT)
Freemont Investment hires new executive
Robert Ten Eyck has joined Fremont Investment & Loan as vice president for the commercial real estate division in Brea. He previously was a senior project manager with McCarthy Building Cos. (Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:14:45 GMT)
Discount Investment Corporation Commences Partial Cash Tender Offer for Koor Industries Ltd
Discount Investment Corporation Ltd. announced that it is commencing today a tender offer to purchase up to 890,000 ordinary shares (including ordinary shares represented by American Depositary Shares , each of which represents 0.20 of an ordinary share) of Koor Industries Ltd. for NIS 225.0 per ordinary share, net to the seller in cash, less any required withholding taxes and without interest. (Wed, 30 Aug 2006 11:58:00 GMT)
MAS seeks feedback on proposal to change investment-linked insurance rules
SINGAPORE : The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is inviting feedback to its proposal to change some of the existing requirements for Investment-Linked Life Insurance Policies. (Wed, 30 Aug 2006 12:51:06 GMT)
Medtech Insight and Windhover Information's 2006 Investment in Innovation (In3) East: ``A Preview of Early-Stage
NORWALK, Conn.----Aug. 30, 2006--The 2006 Investment In Innovation East Conference, sponsored by Medtech Insight, a division of Windhover Information, is signing up exciting new presenting technologies daily, ranging from bone preservation to insomnia treatment to 80-lead ECG technology. (Wed, 30 Aug 2006 13:00:00 GMT)
Ancora Moves to Larger Space, Adds Investment Professionals and Increases Assets Under Management
Ancora Advisors LLC, a leading regional investment management firm, has moved to a new, larger space in its building at One Chagrin Highlands, added three senior investment managers to its team and reported that its assets under management have increased five- fold from one year ago -- to $850 million from $150 million. (Wed, 30 Aug 2006 13:06:00 GMT)
Nigeria: Investment Fund to Manage Excess Crude Proceeds - CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it is working on the establishment of a National Investment Fund (NIF) that will manage the excess crude proceeds account for the future benefit of the economy, especially when oil prices drop. (Wed, 30 Aug 2006 13:20:18 GMT)
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