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ICOP to Present at Arch Investment Conference
LENEXA, Kan., Aug. 31, 2006 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dave Owen, will be a featured presenter at the upcoming 2006 Arch Investment Conference to be held in New York City. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 05:23:59 GMT)
Investment Group Buys Magellan GPS Brand
An investment group led by Santa Clara, Calif.-based private equity firm Shah Capital Partners has acquired Thales Navigation, which owns the Magellan brand of navigation and global positioning systems, for at least $170 million, the companies said. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 07:15:33 GMT)
Private investment firms make $1.3 billion deal
Intergraph Corp. said Thursday that it will be sold to a private investment group for $1.3 billion. The move would take private one of Huntsville's longtime publicly traded companies. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 09:35:20 GMT)
Taiwan market: NCC to control pricing for 2G, fixed-line, foreign investment in cable TV
Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) on August 31 announced a draft adjustment in the pricing control for fixed-line local and 2G mobile phone services and leased circuits and also a plan to strictly enforce control of foreign investment in local cable TV operations. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 09:42:38 GMT)
Australian investment firm to outsource jobs to India
MELBOURNE: A major investment company owned by Australia's leading bank Westpac is all set to outsource over 70 jobs to India in a bid to improve customer service. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 09:55:05 GMT)
Govt To Provide Investment-friendly Climate For Business To Flourish
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to provide a business and investment-friendly environment for the private sector to flourish, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 10:11:50 GMT)
Unit Trusts Have Huge Potential As Investment Tool
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance says that there is huge potential to promote unit trusts as an investment tool with the nation's high savings rate of 37.1 percent of Gross National Product (GNP) as well as the significant pool of investible assets in excess of RM750 billion at end-2005. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 10:26:49 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-09-01 12:21 GMT: Hong Kong 2006 GDP seen up 6.5 pct, driven by consumption, investment - BOCHK
HONG KONG (XFN-ASIA) - Hong Kong's economic growth is expected to reach 6.5 pct this year as prospects in the second half remain intact on the back of continuing momentum in consumption and investment, Bank of China Hong Kong (BOCHK) said. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:47:09 GMT)
Wizards sold to Kansas City-area investment group
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) – Almost two years after they went on the block, the Kansas City Wizards have been sold to a local investment group headed by Cerner Corp. executives Neal Patterson and Cliff Illig. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 13:18:11 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Genesis Investment Bank Raises Z$300 Million
GENESIS Investment Bank Limited has raised $300 million in a rights issue meant to beef up the bank's capital base ahead of next month's deadline for banks to bump up statutory capital requirements. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 13:55:01 GMT)
CNPC to up investment in Kazakhstan subsidiary 14%
AKTOBE. Sept 1 (Interfax) - China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) intends to increase investment in its Kazakhstan-based subsidiary CNPC-Aktobemunaigaz 14% this year to around $400 million, from $350 million in 2005, Wang Zhong Cai, the subsidiary's general director, said at a ceremony to mark Oil Workers' Day in Aktobe. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 14:04:18 GMT)
Bakery unveils £6m investment plan
Allied Bakeries Ireland (ABI) is investing £6 million in new plant and equipment at its east Belfast base, it has been announced. The investment, which has been backed by Invest Northern Ireland, will enable it to introduce new products and extend its market share. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 14:04:55 GMT)
India panel: raise mutual fund overseas investment cap
MUMBAI, Sept 1 (Reuters) - A central bank committee on fuller convertibility of the rupee on Friday recommended raising overseas investment limit by mutual funds to $5 billion by the third phase of liberalisation to end in 2010/11. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 14:22:49 GMT)
Investment group buys Thales Navigation, renames it Magellan
An investment group led by Shah Capital Partners has purchased Thales Navigation, a division of Thales, and renamed the GPS navigation company Magellan, the company said Thursday. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 14:34:36 GMT)
2007 Budget Will Boost Private Sector Investment, Says Rafidah
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz expects the 2007 Budget, tabled Friday, to further boost private sector investment. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 14:56:46 GMT)
As Foreign Investment Rises, India Addresses Security Concerns
India appreciates foreign investment, but it also wants to build safeguard to its flourishing telecommunications, media, airline, pharmaceutical and other sensitive industries. A Foreign Investment Promotion Board will review investments, pointing out any that could represent possible threats. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 16:24:02 GMT)
Indian groups check out London's Alternative Investment Market (Aim)
Dozens of Indian companies are keen to list on alternative global stock exchanges such as London's Alternative Investment Market as they seek to boost valuations, sidestep India's regulatory hurdles and avoid stringent US rules. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 17:08:04 GMT)
Residential investment up 36% in Alberta
Investment in residential construction in Alberta was up 36% during the second quarter, as the province pushed ahead of the pack in that area, according to Statistics Canada. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 17:47:54 GMT)
Gujarat eyes Rs 150,000 cr investment in 12 sectors
The Gujarat government has embarked on an ambitious investment drive identifying 12 sectors for fresh investments to the tune of Rs 150,000 crore. The plans are a part of the Vibrant Gujarat 2007 programme. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 18:41:06 GMT)
Honeywell to Present at Bank of America Investment Conference
Honeywell today announced that Dave Anderson, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the Bank of America Investment Conference on Monday, September 18, 2006 from 11:30 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. PDT (2:30 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. EDT) in San Francisco, CA. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 20:24:34 GMT)
Eagle Materials Inc. Increases Cement Capacity With Investment in Houston Cement Import Terminals
DALLAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eagle Materials ( Nachrichten ) Inc. today announced that its 50%-owned subsidiary, Texas Lehigh Cement Company LP (Texas Lehigh), has made an investment in Houston Cement Company, L.P., which owns two Portland cement import terminals located along the Houston Ship Channel near Houston, Texas. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 20:33:08 GMT)
Las Colinas' Four Seasons sold to investment firm
BentleyForbes, a Los Angeles-based investment firm better known for its portfolio of office towers, said Friday that it has purchased the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 03:03:40 GMT)
Investment Planning Counsel Inc. Reports August 2006 Mutual Fund Sales
Counsel Group of Funds, Inc., a division of Investment Planning Counsel, Inc., today reported preliminary mutual fund sales and assets under management for the month ending August 31, 2006 as follows: (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 03:53:29 GMT)
Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company Announces Its Net Asset Value at August 31, 2006
Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company (the'Company') (NYSE: KYN) today announced its net asset value at August 31,2006. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 03:55:50 GMT)
3 Indicted In Alleged $100M Investment Scheme
A federal grand jury indicted three Oahu residents on Friday in what prosecutors said is an investment fraud scheme worth tens of millions of dollars. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 04:02:08 GMT)
Dhaka urged to encourage more foreign investment
The British High Commission in Dhaka on Friday said Bangladesh should encourage and protect foreign investment that is in the interest of this country, which is in need of capital for exploiting its economic potential, reports UNB. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 04:05:49 GMT)
State Legislature passes Quality Education Investment Act
The state Legislature passed the Quality Education Investment Act on Thursday. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 05:14:09 GMT)
UAW Mitsubishi Workers Accept Temporary Wage Deferrals; Win investment and job guarantees at Normal, Illinois
NORMAL, Ill., Sept. 1 -- Responding to a severe financial crisis at Mitsubishi Motors of North America (MMNA), members of UAW Local 2488 have voted to accept temporary wage and Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) deferrals in exchange for job and investment guarantees at Mitsubishi's plant in Normal, Illinois. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 05:20:07 GMT)
Dubai real estate investment firm to bid for New York residential complex
The Dubai-based real estate investment firm and subsidiary of government-owned Dubai World, Istithmar would be bidding for the Stuyvesant Town/Peter Cooper Village complex, an upmarket apartment cluster on Manhattan's East side. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 07:25:00 GMT)
DIFX reaches landmark arrangement with Bahrain-based Securities & Investment Company
Securities and Investment Company BSC (SICO), the Bahrain-based investment bank, has made a groundbreaking arrangement to facilitate trading on the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) by making a market. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 08:29:39 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. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 08:35:31 GMT)
Dubai real estate investment firm bids for New York residential complex
The Dubai-based real estate investment firm and subsidiary of government-owned Dubai World, Istithmar would be bidding for the Stuyvesant Town/Peter Cooper Village complex, an upmarket apartment cluster on Manhattan’s East side. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 16:08:16 GMT)
Streetwise: Common sense, information lead to right investment choices
Although a buy-and-hold philosophy always should be your guiding light, you need to recognize that not every investment continues to blossom over a never-ending time frame. How do you recognize when it's time to part company? (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 04:32:35 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. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 06:20:54 GMT)
New Real Estate Investment Educational Web Site, REIconferences.com is the Fastest Growing Real Estate Investing
Charrissa Cawley, a nationally acclaimed Real Estate Investment educator, mentor and real estate investor, launches a real estate investing web site unlike any site out there for both novice and seasoned investors. This new site offers free data on investing, locating and researching investment properties, financial analysis of investment properties and up to date information on the latest real (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 07:10:12 GMT)
Securities & Investment Company mandated by Al Baraka Banking Group on BSE, DIFX listing
Securities & Investment Company (SICO) today announced that it has been appointed by Al Baraka Banking Group (ABG) to make a market on Al Baraka Banking Group's (ABG) shares, and which will begin trading on the Bahrain Stock Exchange (BSE) and the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) on 4 September 2006. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 10:29:39 GMT)
New Real Estate Investment Educational Web Site, REIconferences.com is the Fastest Growing Real Estate Investing
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) September 3, 2006 –- Nationally acclaimed investment educator Charrissa Cawley says “Despite all the talk out there about a softening real estate market and the so called ‘real estate bubble bursting,’ there are still plenty of opportunities to make money investing in real estate if you know where to look. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT)
A Hopeful Investment: A Year After Katrina, Volunteers Help Rebuild Lives
By Kevin Fee, Grand Forks Herald, N.D. Sep. 3--BILOXI, Miss. -- Biloxi Mayor A.J. Holloway, sweating profusely under the afternoon sun, was walked back to his SUV by neighbors surrounding John Henry Beck Park. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 15:11:21 GMT)
Shanbhag answers questions on NRI investment
A N Shanbhag, the highly respected investment guru, and his son Sandeep Shanbhag, answers your questions on NRI investment. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 16:11:06 GMT)
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Democrats outline plans for trade and investment
Trade and investment will be an integral part of the Democrat Party's economic policies to convince the private sector of Thailand's sustainable development. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 17:19:09 GMT)
Trade ministry to hold investment conference in Zurich
The conference, in which 80 local companies will participate, is intended to attract Swiss investment to Israel. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 17:56:04 GMT)
EDITORIAL: Tap Water Needs Investment
By The Wisconsin State Journal Sep. 2--Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz is wisely proposing greater investment in Madison's water quality and supply. Cieslewicz wants to fix the city's aging water pipes, filters and wells by boosting the budget for the Madison Water Utility. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 21:12:34 GMT)
Sands boosts investment in Macau to 10 billion dollars
HONG KONG : US gaming giant Las Vegas Sands will boost its investment in Macau's Cotai Strip casino resorts by 25 percent to 10 billion dollars, a report said Monday. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 04:37:40 GMT)
Former employee claims investment bank a fraud
A former employee of Madison Keats has sued the investment-banking firm and its founder, describing the operation as a "financial scam" that collects thousands of dollars in fees from cash-starved life-science companies but fails to deliver deal-making services in return. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 04:47:50 GMT)
Sands boosts investment in Macau to 10 billion dollars
US gaming giant Las Vegas Sands will boost its investment in Macau's Cotai Strip casino resorts by 25 percent to 10 billion dollars. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 06:02:32 GMT)
Digiweb secures €20m investment
Digiweb has announced that it has concluded a €20m funding round in conjunction with the Moritz Group, an investment development firm active throughout Ireland and Central Europe. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 06:56:26 GMT)
Japan's capital investment spending rises
In more good news for Japan's economy, corporate capital investment jumped 16.6 per cent in the April-June quarter from the same period a year ago, the government said Monday. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 07:53:25 GMT)
Offshore investment
management companies could not give away funds invested in international markets. With the average domestic general equity fund returning 108% over three years, and foreign equity funds a negative 9%, it was an easy decision to exclude foreign holdings from an investment portfolio. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 07:54:46 GMT)
Ripplewood Almost Triples Asahi Tec Investment With Metaldyne
Sept. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Ripplewood Holdings LLC, the New York investment firm that led Japan's most lucrative buyout, almost tripled the value of its stake in Asahi Tec Corp. by arranging the takeover of U.S. auto-parts supplier Metaldyne Corp. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 08:18:12 GMT)
China's overseas investment in 2005 hits new high of 12.26 bln USD
China's direct investment overseas hit a new high of 12.26 billion U.S. dollars in 2005, exceeding 10 billion dollars for the first time, the Ministry of Commerce said Monday. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 09:16:16 GMT)
China's overseas investment last year hits a new high
Beijing, Sept 4: China's direct investment abroad set a new record at USD 12.26 billion in 2005, the Ministry of Commerce announced here today. It is the first time that China's overseas investment has crossed the 10 billion US dollar mark, the ministry said. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 11:37:41 GMT)
Ratan Tata to explore investment in Bihar
Patna, Sep 4 (IANS) Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata is to meet Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar later this month to discuss investment possibilities in the state, officials said Monday. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 11:47:38 GMT)
China's 2005 foreign direct investment more than doubles on year
_ China's foreign direct investment in 2005 more than doubled from the previous year, rising to $12.26 billion as Chinese companies expanded business overseas, according to a report by the Chinese government released Monday. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 12:23:18 GMT)
First Eastern Investment Bank becomes the first authorised Chinese institution at the DIFC
First Eastern Investment Bank, a member of the First Eastern Group, has received approval from the Dubai Financial Service Authority to operate from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 12:29:10 GMT)
Japan Capital Investment Spending Jumps
In more good news for Japan's economy, corporate capital investment jumped 16.6 percent in the April-June quarter from the same period a year ago, the government said Monday. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 12:49:25 GMT)
BIAM makes two appointments to investment team
Bank of Ireland Asset Management (BIAM) has made two senior appointments to its investment team. Jamie Wood has been appointed Senior Equity Manager and will report to Paul Boyne, Managing Director - Global Equities. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 12:56:20 GMT)
Japan's capital investment spending jumps 16.6 percent in 2nd quarter
TOKYO -- In more good news for Japan's economy, corporate capital investment jumped 16.6 percent in the April-June quarter from the same period a year ago, the government said today. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 14:26:11 GMT)
Chechen leader urges Arab investment
SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia -- Chechnya's most senior official appealed Monday for investment in the province by Arab countries as well as help from the Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 15:55:13 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, 04 Sep 2006 18:06:11 GMT)
Japan's Capital investment Jumps in 2Q
In more good news for Japan's economy, corporate capital investment jumped 16.6 percent in the April-June quarter from the same period a year ago, the government said Monday. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 18:54:19 GMT)
UK TEAM TO SEEK INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PAKISTAN
Joint ventures / investment A UK delegation is likely to visit Pakistan in November to initiate joint ventures with their Pakistani counterparts as the present economic scenario is conducive for potential foreign investors. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 01:57:38 GMT)
China Investment Abroad Up 123 Perecent
China's investments in foreign countries soared by 123 percent last year to US$12.3 billion , driven by a surge in mergers and acquisitions, a government newspaper said Tuesday. The top investment destinations were Hong Kong, the United States, Japan and Russia, the China Daily said, citing a report released Monday by the Commerce Ministry and the National Bureau of Statistics. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:21:18 GMT)
China investment abroad up 123 perecent
China's investments in foreign countries soared by 123 percent last year to US$12.3 billion (euro9.6 billion), driven by a surge in mergers and acquisitions, a government newspaper said Tuesday. The top investment destinations were Hong Kong, the United States, Japan and Russia, the China Daily said, citing a report released Monday by the Commerce Ministry and the National Bureau of ... (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:50:37 GMT)
Report: China Investment Abroad Rose
China's investment in foreign countries soared by 123 percent last year to US$12.3 billion , driven by a surge in mergers and acquisitions, a government newspaper said Tuesday. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 05:07:56 GMT)
Capital Investment Increases in Japan
Corporate capital investment jumped 16.6 percent in Japan in the April-June quarter from the period a year ago. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 05:38:46 GMT)
Launch of Babraham BioConcepts Ltd - £1 million investment by Avlar BioVentures
With the injection of £1 million investment from Avlar BioVentures Fund II LLP, Babraham BioConcepts Limited has been launched to form and fund new early-stage Life Sciences companies associated with the Babraham Research Campus. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 10:51:50 GMT)
With total investments topping $2.9 Billion (10 Billion Saudi Riyals), investment funds to be launched in Prince Abdul
Heralding a significant development in the real estate sector, Rakisa Holding Company, Kuwait Finance & Investment Company, Gulf Finance House and Abu Dhabi Investment House signed a strategic agreement in Kuwait today to launch several investment funds in the Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Mousaed Economic City. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 11:44:19 GMT)
Slump in investment cycle may hit SA markets
A potential slowdown in foreign investment in South Africa could have dramatic consequences for local markets, a Morgan Stanley economist says. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 12:06:58 GMT)
LUKoil approves investment program
RBC, 05.09.2006, St. Petersburg 15:49:25. LUKoil's investment program for 2007 to 2016 adds up to over $100bn, First Vice President Vladimir Nekrasov said at a press conference in Vysotsk (Leningrad region) after the official opening of the LUKoil-2 oil loading terminal. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 12:13:41 GMT)
Telkom warns on link investment
Telkom might abandon its planned investment in a $300m undersea telecommunications cable designed to boost Africa's bandwidth if the return on its spending was insufficient, Telkom CEO Papi Molotsane said. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 13:07:26 GMT)
South Africa: Telkom Warns It Could Can Investment in Undersea Link
TELKOM might abandon its planned investment in a $300m undersea telecommunications cable designed to boost Africa's bandwidth if the return on its spending was insufficient, Telkom CEO Papi Molotsane said yesterday. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 13:35:18 GMT)
Copper, Nickel, Gold Surge on Demand From Investment Funds
Sept. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Copper jumped more than 5 percent in New York, while zinc and nickel prices gained in London on metals demand from investment funds. Gold and silver also gained. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 14:17:50 GMT)
UK Trade & Investment's Global Entrepreneurs Programme Secures Human Capital Management Software Relocation to UK
Global Organization Metrics Inc. ("OrgMetrics"), a Toronto, Canada-based company and leader in advanced software solutions for the recruitment, retention and development of human capital in the technical and professional service sectors, has announced that it has established its global headquarters in Liverpool with the assistance of UK Trade & Investment's (UKTI) Global Entrepreneurs Programme (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 14:33:44 GMT)
Mosaid hires investment bankers to review options
Mosaid Technologies has bowed to pressure from a New York-based hedge fund, and hired investment bankers Morgan Stanley and CIBC World Markets to assist in the review of its strategic alternatives. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 14:53:57 GMT)
Investment adviser will not have to testify, judge rules
ALBUQUERQUE A federal judge in Albuquerque ruled today that a California investment adviser will not have to testify in the retrial of former state Treasurer Robert... (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 15:48:15 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-09-05 16:44 GMT: Ecclesiastical Insurance H1 pretax down after drop in net investment return
LONDON (AFX) - Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC said its pretax profit in the first half of 2006 fell to 27.8 mln stg from 44.3 mln the prior year after a drop in net investment return. Net earned premiums relating to general insurance and long term business products increased by 2.8 pct to 121.9 mln stg. General Insurance premiums increased by 3.3 pct to 115.6 mln stg as the result of a (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 16:15:59 GMT)
Investment adviser will not have to testify, judge rules
ALBUQUERQUE A federal judge in Albuquerque ruled today that a California investment adviser will not have to testify in the retrial of former state Treasurer Robert... (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 16:49:41 GMT)
Nigeria: Foreign Investment to Increase Soon - Ajayi, MD, UAC
DIRECT Foreign Investment (DFI) into the country will increase soon following renewed interest by foreign investors in Nigerian companies. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 17:12:53 GMT)
Rhode Island leads nation in wireless investment
Rhode Island tops the nation in wireless technology investment, according to a CDW Government study of state and local government purchasing behavior. CDW-G identified Rhode Island as the only state worthy of the study’s “lead investor” category. To be placed in that category, a state must demonstrate significant investment in 802.11 wireless technologies at all levels of government. CDW-G’s (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 17:14:46 GMT)
Tellabs Presentation at the Bank of America 36th Annual Investment Conference to be Webcast Live
Tim Wiggins, Tellabs chief financial officer, will speak to the investment community at the Bank of America 36th Annual Investment Conference in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 3:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 17:23:29 GMT)
Course Advisor Secures $12 Million Investment
Course Advisor, Inc., a premier online leadgeneration and marketing solutions provider for the postsecondary educationmarket, today announced that it had completed a $12 million investment inits first institutional round of financing. The investment was led by ABSCapital Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on investing inestablished and profitable growth companies, and The Washington (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 17:27:20 GMT)
Free investment workshop planned
ROSEBURG: A free seven-week workshop for residents interested in setting financial and investment goals begins Sept. 21. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:12:30 GMT)
Boldt resigns from the UT Investment Management Co.
Bob Boldt has led the University of Texas Investment Management Co. since 2002. During his tenure, endowments have grown from $11.1 billion to $15.5 billion, even though UTIMCO distributed $2.2 billion to endowment beneficiaries. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:19:39 GMT)
eCruises.com Provides Free Cruise Travel Insurance to Protect Vacation Investment
Savvy travelers are booking cruise vacations through eCruises.comto take advantage of the free travel insurance provided by the company toprotect a traveler's vacation investment. eCruises.com is the only cruiseretailer to offer complimentary cruise travel insurance to all vacationers. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:38:29 GMT)
Foreign direct investment into Mena nearly doubles
Dubai: Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) nearly doubled in 2005 to $43.2 billion, boosted by high oil prices and some economic reforms, a report said on Tuesday. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:06:14 GMT)
Foreign investment rate 'to fall'
The rate of foreign direct investment is expected to fall over the next three years, a report says. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 01:31:16 GMT)
Head of UT investment group steps down
The president and chief executive of the investment group that handles money for both the University of Texas System and the Texas A&M University System has resigned to return to the private sector, UT officials announced Tuesday. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 06:05:08 GMT)
Winners of Jobs Fund investment money to be named
With $100 million on the line, 179 companies hoping to get a slice of the state's new investment fund are eager to hear if they've won. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 06:51:16 GMT)
China Data Watch-Investment, money trends hold policy key
BEIJING, Sept 6 (Reuters) - With a raft of recent policy tightening steps yet to bite, China's economic releases for August probably will only hint at the slowdown in money and investment growth that policy makers are trying to engineer. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 07:10:11 GMT)
Renault appoints French investment bank as advisor in GM talks
French car maker Renault has appointed French investment bank BNP Paribas as an advisor for talks with General Motors about a possible tie-up, the Financial Times reported. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 08:08:34 GMT)
Good Times Are Over for Europe's Investment Banks: Matthew Lynn
Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- The last three years have been among the best ever for investment banks. Record bonuses, plenty of jobs and new ways to make money. If you couldn't get ahead, you were in the wrong trade. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 08:31:23 GMT)
Thailand, Viet Nam, Laos sign investment agreements - Viet Nam news/ANN
Hanoi — Viet Nam, Laos and Thailand reached a series of cooperative trade and investment agreements at the recent 10th Joint Commission of Cooperation held in Laos's central province of Khammouane. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 09:31:58 GMT)
Party may be over for investment banks
Sluggish stock trading and a slowdown in merger activity are expected to take a bite out of third-quarter earnings at some of the nation's top investment banks. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 10:27:10 GMT)
German July Manufacturing Orders Rise, Led by Investment Goods
Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- German factory orders rose more than expected in July as companies increased investment in plant and machinery to meet export demand, the Economy Ministry said. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 10:29:34 GMT)
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT UP IN FIRST 8 MONTHS: MOEA
Taipei, Sept. 6 (CNA) Foreign direct investment in Taiwan during the first eight months of this year amounted to US$8.54 billion, marking a phenomenal increase of 369.56 percent year-on-year, an official with the Investment Commission under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said Wednesday. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 12:06:10 GMT)
KeyCorp investment office in Albany part of UBS Financial purchase
UBS Financial Services Inc. has agreed to purchase the McDonald Investment branch network from KeyCorp. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 13:07:41 GMT)
FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN INDIA
10.1 (i) Foreign investment in India is subject to policy guidelines framed by the Government of India from time to time in accordance with its Industrial Policy. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 13:55:05 GMT)
South Africa: Wesgro Well On Track With Investment Targets
Wesgro, Western Cape's investment and trade promotion agency, was confident of reaching its three-year investment target of R5bn in the province, after securing half the amount through various investment commitments in the past year, CEO Ismail Dockrat said in its annual report. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 14:55:48 GMT)
MFIC, LGTY and CDIC Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On August 16, Irwin Gruverman, Chairman and CEO of MFIC Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: MFIC) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 15:08:41 GMT)
Commodities: Return of demand from investment funds lifts metals
Copper, zinc and nickel prices gained Tuesday after the demand for metals rose among investment funds. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 15:40:13 GMT)
Unitus makes first investment in Mexico
The Unitus Equity Fund LP, which makes microfund investments in emerging countries, has made its first investment in Mexico: a $1 million investment in Credex. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:53:18 GMT)
Winners of Jobs Fund investment money to be named
With $100 million on the line, 179 companies hoping to get a slice of the state's new investment fund are eager to hear if they've won. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:08:25 GMT)
Winners of Jobs Fund investment money announced
The winners of $100 million in startup capital from a state investment fund are largely life science companies, although advanced automotive manufacturing also got a large share. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:09:46 GMT)
Jobs Fund Investment Winners Announced
The winners of $100 million in startup capital from a state investment fund are largely life science companies, although advanced automotive manufacturing also got a large share. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:26:08 GMT)
Jobs Fund Investment Winners Announced
(AP) LANSING, Mich. The winners of $100 million in startup capital from a state investment fund are largely life science companies, although advanced automotive manufacturing also got a large share. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:34:32 GMT)
Ivanhoe Working on Mongolia Investment
Ivanhoe Mines is poised to begin talks with the Mongolian government on a 30-year investment agreement for the development of the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in the Asian country's South Gobi region. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 18:09:23 GMT)
Obituary: Linda Lefever / Champion at getting investment tax credits for the North Side
In the dog-eat-dog competition for investment tax credits, Linda LeFever went toe to toe with the biggest breeds and brought home millions for investment on the North Side. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 04:32:17 GMT)
China venture capital investment doubles in Q2: report
BANGKOK (MarketWatch) -- Venture capital investment in mainland Chinese companies doubled in the second quarter of 2006 compared to the same period a year ago, according to a report released Wednesday. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 05:08:56 GMT)
Vietnam's Overseas Investment Keeps Increasing
The Planning and Investment Ministry's Foreign Investment Department has reported that in August, Vietnam invested in 18 overseas investment projects with a total registered capital of US$287.3 million. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 05:22:17 GMT)
VIETNAM'S OVERSEAS INVESTMENT KEEPS INCREASING
Vietnam The Planning and Investment Ministry's Foreign Investment Department has reported that in August, Vietnam invested in 18 overseas investment projects with a total registered capital of US$287.3 million. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 05:22:17 GMT)
Zamil Industrial Investment Company (ZIIC) consolidates IT infrastructure
HP has designed and implemented a sophisticated IT solution for Saudi conglomerate, Zamil Industrial Investment Company (ZIIC). By consolidating and virtualizing its IT infrastructure, ZIIC is now able to meet current and anticipated future demand for responsive IT services across its own organization and the three sector businesses its central IT function serves. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 08:42:43 GMT)
Utah investment firms in legal spat
A legal spat between two Utah investment training rivals intensified after settlement talks collapsed last week. On Wednesday, Ross Jardine, co-founder of TrueNorth Academy in American Fork, said he is moving ahead with a $45 million lawsuit filed last November against Draper-based Investools Inc. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 09:10:51 GMT)
Aguon still handles investment division
Acting NMI Retirement Fund administrator Mark Aguon continues to perform his job as investment director while doing the chief administration work. "The appointment is only in the acting capacity until the board hires a permanent replacement for Karl Reyes," said Aguon in a recent interview. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 10:05:47 GMT)
KC’s Handmark gets Motorola investment
Handmark, a Kansas City company that develops software for mobile phones and PDAs, has received a $5 million investment from firms including Motorola Ventures. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 12:31:44 GMT)
Handmark rings up Motorola investment
The investment arm of Motorola Inc., the world's No. 2 wireless-phone maker, has led a $5 million investment round in Handmark Inc. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 13:09:18 GMT)
Handmark rings up Motorola investment
The investment arm of Motorola Inc., the world's No. 2 wireless-phone maker, has led a $5 million investment round in Handmark Inc. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 13:09:18 GMT)
Handmark rings up Motorola investment
The investment arm of Motorola Inc., the world's No. 2 wireless-phone maker, has led a $5 million investment round in Handmark Inc. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 13:09:18 GMT)
Mercer Names Italy Investment Head
Nicola Carcano has been named as head of Mercer Investment Consulting in Italy, based in Milan, writes Investment & Pensions Europe . This is the first of several local hires planned as the consultant develops its presence in the Italian institutional market. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 13:41:11 GMT)
Investment Group Buys Dutch Stork Shares
A pair of private investment companies said Thursday that they have acquired nearly a third of the shares in Dutch engineering firm Stork NV and demanded the company convene a general shareholders meeting to discuss a possible breakup. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 15:07:19 GMT)
Accel-KKR makes $54M investment in Virginia company
Accel-KKR, a technology-focused private equity investment group, said Thursday it invested about $54 million in Applied Predictive Technologies Inc. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 16:14:35 GMT)
Fiberstars to Present at Merriman Curhan Investment Summit in San Francisco
Fiberstars, Inc. , the global leader in fiber optic lighting, today announced that CEO John Davenport will be presenting an overview of the company and its businesses at the Merriman Curhan and Ford Investment Summit on September 19 at the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco, CA. The conference, with more than 130 presenting companies and 1,000 investor meetings, features businesses on the (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 16:40:26 GMT)
Credit Agricole profit up on investment banking
French banking group Credit Agricole has reported a 34% rise in profits in the second quarter compared with the same period last year, driven by the strong performance of its investment banking operations. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 16:50:48 GMT)
ClearLight makes 'significant investment' in Philadelphia
Private equity firm ClearLight Partners has made an investment in a Philadelphia company. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 17:20:22 GMT)
Ghana: Appeal for Funds for the Social Investment Fund
The Deputy Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Environment, Mr Kofi Adusei, has launched an appeal for funds to sustain the Social Investment Fund (SIF). (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 18:06:30 GMT)
Calderon Says Mexico Energy Investment Not Priority (Update1)
Sept. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Mexican President-elect Felipe Calderon said he will delay seeking changes in the constitution to allow private investment in the oil industry because fighting poverty and other social programs are his priority. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 18:22:43 GMT)
Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Announces $1.3 Million Investment in Monroe County Recreation, Land Conservation
RESICA FALLS, Pa., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today said visitors and residents will benefit from a $1.3 million investment in recreation and conservation projects designed to help revitalize communities and protect natural resources in Monroe County. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 19:13:43 GMT)
IMF: Investment growth in Asia still below pre-crisis levels
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said Asian countries hit by the Asian financial crisis of 1997 had sprung back to their pre-crisis economic growth levels but had yet to restore the investment boom of the past. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 19:17:00 GMT)
Investment Management Newsflashes: KeyCorp Sells McDonald Investments, and more
KeyCorp Sells McDonald Investments, Chicago Fundamental Investment Reaches for Sky, ClariFI Targets New Sector, Siam Commercial Bank Selects Odyssey (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 19:48:08 GMT)
Calderon Says Mexico Energy Investment Not Priority (Update2)
Sept. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Mexican President-elect Felipe Calderon said he may delay seeking changes in the constitution to allow private investment in the oil industry, because he plans to give priority to fighting poverty and boosting employment. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 20:07:53 GMT)
Veteran Investment Bankers Form New Firm
VRH Partners, an independent Atlanta- based investment banking firm led by industry veterans, opens today with a focus on providing M&A services to middle-market companies and private equity firms. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 20:09:41 GMT)
CCEA okays $720-m investment in HDFC real estate fund
Investment route Proposes to raise $750 m through the international scheme, out of which $720 million would be raised from international investors. The balance $30 m would be contributed by HDFC by subscribing to the units of the international scheme. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 20:15:34 GMT)
US investment banks
After a good run on the banks early in the year, the bulls have taken a breather. Shares in US investment banks have lagged the broader market since April. That should cushion any negative impact from looming earnings announcements for the summer quarter. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 20:55:39 GMT)
Calderon Says Mexico Energy Investment Not Priority (Update3)
Sept. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Mexican President-elect Felipe Calderon said he may delay seeking changes in the constitution to allow private investment in the oil industry, because he plans to give priority to fighting poverty and boosting employment. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 21:53:36 GMT)
Gazprom's 2006 investment program increases by 20% to $14 billion
MOSCOW. Sept 8 (Interfax) - OAO "Gazprom" has reviewed for the second time in the year the amount allocated for the investment program of the head company and increased it, Gazprom's press service said following a session of the board of the company. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 06:22:32 GMT)
PAKISTAN-US TALKS ON BILATERAL INVESTMENT TREATY NEXT MONTH
Pakistan Pakistan and the United States will hold the fifth round of negotiations on the draft Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) early next month in a bid to develop consensus on the remaining disputed clauses of the agreement. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 07:24:59 GMT)
Pakistan-US Talks On Bilateral Investment Treaty Next Month
Pakistan and the United States will hold the fifth round of negotiations on the draft Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) early next month in a bid to develop consensus on the remaining disputed clauses of the agreement. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 07:24:59 GMT)
Chinese official blames runaway investment growth on excessive loan supply
China's fast investment growth, which many worry could spark economic overheating and financial problems, is a result of excessive money and credit supplies, said a senior economic official in Xiamen Friday. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 09:01:14 GMT)
Tailoring Your Investment Plan
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax." - Abraham Lincoln For the do-it-yourself investor, knowing your strengths and weaknesses - as well as how much time and effort you are willing to commit to charting your investment course - will put you in the best position to succeed. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 09:11:01 GMT)
Fees To Investment Firm Under Review
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- North Carolina's treasurer is reviewing some $6 million in fees paid to an investment firm named in a report to Congress on offshore tax havens. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 12:15:10 GMT)
Caisse shifts executives to investment division
Richard Guay, chief investment officer of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, today announced the appointment of Christian Pestre as executive vp and chief strategist and Michel Malo as executive vp, hedge funds. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 13:53:01 GMT)
TNK-BP plans more investment into Tyumen region fields
RBC, 08.09.2006, Moscow 17:27:24. TNK-BP proposes to invest around $2bn in the Uvat project in the Tyumen region within the coming 20 years, an interim report on the implementation of investment agreements expiring in late 2006 reads. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:13:36 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-09-08 15:26 GMT: Banc of America Investment Advisors sells Liberty fund management ops to ALPS
BOSTON (AFX) - Banc of America Investment Advisors Inc, a unit of Bank of America Corp, said it has agreed to sell its advisory business managing the Liberty All-Star Funds to ALPS Advisers Inc. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:45:51 GMT)
Hilton May Regain Investment-Grade Ratings, Derivatives Show
Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Hilton Hotels Corp., the second- biggest U.S. lodging company, may regain investment-grade ratings as an increase in travel enables the company to reduce debt, according to traders betting on the creditworthiness of companies in the credit-default swap market. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 16:03:00 GMT)
Gujarat No. 1 investment destination: report
Gandhinagar, Sep 8 : Gujarat has retained its top position in attracting industrial investment as on July 2006, the state government said Friday quoting an independent agency's report. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 16:38:05 GMT)
Caisse shifts executives to investment division
Richard Guay, chief investment officer of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, today announced the appointment of Christian Pestre as executive vp and chief strategist and Michel Malo as executive vp, hedge funds. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 16:38:09 GMT)
Zambia: Tata Investment Welcome
WE hail Tata for the confidence and unflinching show of solidarity through its decision to up its investment in Zambia. Investment inflows is the pursuit of every economy world over and one that is crucial for growth. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 17:22:05 GMT)
ICOP to Present at The National Investment Banking Association Conference
ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer, Laura Owen, will be a featured presenter at the upcoming National Investment Banking Association (NIBA) Conference to be held in Chicago, Illinois. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 18:41:20 GMT)
Kansas suspends investment adviser's license
Kansas Securities Commissioner Chris Biggs on Friday afternoon suspended the investment adviser license of AFG Capital Management and its president, James Freese. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 19:59:08 GMT)
IMF boss warns oil investment needed to stave off inflation
CALGARY (CP) - The head of the International Monetary Fund says global economy has shown "very strong resilience" in the face of higher oil prices, but further investment in energy infrastructure and greater market transparency are needed to stave off inflation. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 20:19:57 GMT)
TICC Announces $12 Million Investment
Now more than two months into the third quarter, Technology Investment Capital has announced its first investment since reporting second-quarter earnings in August. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 20:44:00 GMT)
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