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Online investment scam nets 45 million yen
A new type of fraud in which people who accessed a Web site masquerading as a Chinese fortune-telling study group were told to deposit money for shady investment schemes has left many people out of pocket. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 02:32:20 GMT)
Students test investment skills with real money
GRAND FORKS (AP) - A Jamestown native and retired venture capitalist has given $200,000 to the University of North Dakota so students can test their investment skills. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 06:20:24 GMT)
Infrastructure investment a must for Asia: ADB boss
JAKARTA: Asia must dramatically boost investment in infrastructure in the next decade or risk losing its global competitive edge, the president of the Asian Development Bank warned yesterday. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 07:16:26 GMT)
Foreign investment continues flowing into Vietnam
Over the past nine months, Vietnam has licensed 580 foreign investment projects capitalised at US $3.8 billion, representing an increase of 1.8% in the number of projects and 47.7% in investment as compared to the same period last year. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:19:27 GMT)
Pearce's big investment pays off
Stuart Pearce's biggest investment as a manager paid off at exactly the right time as Georgios Samaras' brace eased the pressure on the beleaguered Blues boss and secured a 2-0 win over West Ham United. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 17:59:03 GMT)
Sudan woos GCC investment
ABU DHABI — Sudan is making serious efforts to attract foreign investment, mainly from the GCC countries by offering incentives, Sudan's State Minister for Finance and National Economy said here yesterday. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 04:08:23 GMT)
Aptus Communications Introduces Easy-to-Use Software for People Who Want to Build a Strong Investment Portfolio but
Investment experts know that the secret to constructing a profitable portfolio lies in having a logical plan. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 04:40:00 GMT)
Students test investment skills with real money
GRAND FORKS (AP) - A Jamestown native and retired venture capitalist has given $200,000 to the University of North Dakota so students can test their investment skills. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 06:21:21 GMT)
China raising stakes for foreign investment
The going for foreign businesses in China, never easy, has gotten tougher as the government rethinks the open-door policies that have made the country a magnet for foreign investment. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 07:32:02 GMT)
Japan may limit foreign investment in Narita airport operator - report
TOKYO (XFN-ASIA) - The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is discussing the possibility of limiting the amount of foreign investment in Narita International Airport Corp, ... (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 10:57:00 GMT)
Citibank launches new UK-based investment service
Citibank, a member of Citigroup, has launched a new banking and investment service for residents of the UAE who wish to take up the broad range of international investment opportunities available through the bank's offices in London and Jersey. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 10:59:19 GMT)
Aptus Communications Introduces Easy-to-Use Software for People Who Want to Build a Strong Investment Portfolio but
Investment experts know that the secretto constructing a profitable portfolio lies in having a logical plan. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 11:23:29 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-09-24 11:57 GMT: Japan may limit foreign investment in Narita airport operator - report
TOKYO (XFN-ASIA) - The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is discussing the possibility of limiting the amount of foreign investment in Narita International Airport Corp, ahead of the firm's planned listing as early as fiscal 2008, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 11:30:39 GMT)
PREMIER PROMISES SUPPORT FOR YUWONG INVESTMENT PROJECT ON PENGHU
Taipei, Sept. 24 (CNA) Premier Su Tseng-chang said Sunday that the government will support a build-operate-transfer (BOT) investment project on the isle of Yuwong, also known as Fisherman Island, in the island county of Penghu. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 12:24:31 GMT)
Aptus Communications Introduces Easy-to-Use Software for People Who Want to Build a Strong Investment Portfolio but
Investment experts know that the secretto constructing a profitable portfolio lies in having a logical plan. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 14:38:33 GMT)
PN attracted Lm200m foreign investment in a year as opposed to Lm18m by Sant - Gonzi
GOZO/Malta (di-ve news) -- September 24, 2006 -- 1650CEST -- A PN Government has attracted Lm200m foreign investment during the past year. A sharp contrast with the Lm18m that Sant's Government had attracted, said PM Lawrence Gonzi while speaking in Xghara, Gozo. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:03:06 GMT)
PN attracted Lm200m foreign investment in a year as opposed to Lm18m by Sant - Gonzi
GOZO/Malta (di-ve news) -- September 24, 2006 -- 1650CEST -- A PN Government has attracted Lm200m foreign investment during the past year. A sharp contrast with the Lm18m that Sant's Government had attracted, said PM Lawrence Gonzi while speaking in Xghara, Gozo. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:08:11 GMT)
UITs get new life as equity vehicles
Unit investment trusts, for years a popular way to hold municipal bonds, are getting a second life in investors' equity portfolios as an alternative to mutual funds. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 19:14:52 GMT)
Athens VC firm taps out 1st fund with investment in Kentucky tech company
An Athens venture capital fund is closing its initial portfolio with an investment that has applications in businesses from advertising to aerospace. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:13:46 GMT)
RUXX investment index set to open 2.82% down
MOSCOW, September 25 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's investment index will open Monday at 633.55 points, down 2.82% on the previous day's trading, following Friday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 06:00:30 GMT)
Students test investment skills with real money
GRAND FORKS (AP) - A Jamestown native and retired venture capitalist has given $200,000 to the University of North Dakota so students can test their investment skills. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 06:22:40 GMT)
Country Intends To Diversify Direct Chinese Investment
Macau, 09/25 - Angola plans to diversify and increase the Chinese direct investment in the country, as informed in Macau, China, the Angolan deputy minister of Foreign Affairs for Co-operation, Irene Neto. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:14:49 GMT)
Leading UK capital markets investment firm acquires landmark DIFC license
Leading global capital markets trading firm, Henyep Investment, today became the first UK-based specialist foreign exchange and derivatives trading firm to be granted a license by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to operate from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:29:29 GMT)
ALDEERA's investment valued at US$10 Million
Abdulwahab Ahmad Al-Nakib, Al-Deera Holding's Chairman and Managing Director, announced that Al-Deera (KSE: ALDEERA), leading a consortium of Kuwaiti-based companies, has upped its investment in 'BPL Global, Ltd.', an international leader in 'Smart Grid' technologies and 'broadband services over power lines' (BPL), to reach $20M, with ALDEERA's contribution alone reaching $10M after the new deal. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:29:46 GMT)
Fortis picks Barclays veteran US investment banking head
Belgian-Dutch bank Fortis has recruited a head of US corporate and investment banking from UK rival Barclays to spearhead its growth in the United States. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:38:35 GMT)
Affiliate of Fortress Investment Group Announces Cash Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations for Intrawest
Wintergames Acquisition ULC , an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of certain private equity funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC today commenced cash tender offers for any and all of Intrawest Corporation's outstanding CDN $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.875% Senior Notes due 2009 and USD $575.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.50% Senior Notes due (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:00:00 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-09-25 12:24 GMT: Prelude Trust makes further 0.7 mln stg investment in SiConnect
LONDON (AFX) - Prelude Trust PLC said it made a further investment of 0.7 mln stg in SiConnect Ltd, taking its holding in the company to 29.2 pct. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:30:48 GMT)
Sonae UK wins award for PRN investment
Sonae UK has won an award from compliance scheme Valpak for its £1.1m investment of producer responsibility revenue to improve its recycling of wood packaging waste. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:54:00 GMT)
Caterpillar CEO to Lead Business Roundtable's International Trade & Investment Task Force
Business Roundtable today named Jim Owens, Chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc., as Chairman of its International Trade and Investment Task Force. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:00:00 GMT)
PURE Bioscience to Present at Friedland Investment Events' West Coast Biotech, Medical and Healthcare Luncheons
SAN DIEGO----PURE Bioscience , developer, manufacturer and marketer of technology-based bioscience products providing non-toxic antimicrobial solutions, announced today that it will present at Friedland Investment Events' Biotech, Medical and Healthcare Luncheons on September 27th in Irvine and 28th in Los Angeles. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:02:00 GMT)
U.S. Bank Expands Investment Management Options with Separately Managed Account Offering
MINNEAPOLIS----U.S. Bank's Private Client Group has enhanced its investment offerings with a new Separately Managed Account product that gives investors greater choice and objectivity in the management of their investment portfolios. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:32:00 GMT)
Rwanda: Investment Echoes in Rwanda Convention
Investment opportunities in Rwanda has taken the lead in the ongoing Third North American Rwanda Convention in Hyatt Morristown Hotel in New Jersey, US, where President Paul Kagame was the chief guest. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:50:38 GMT)
firstRain Launches New Premium Research Service Delivering Ecosystem Coverage to Investment Community
firstRain, a premium research service that provides targeted and relevant information to fuel clients' insights, today announced the latest version of its research service adding 'ecosystem' coverage for companies in the S&P 500 and the Russell 3000. The comprehensive view provided by the firstRain 'ecosystem' approach enables leading investment managers to make better informed decisions with (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:11:26 GMT)
Angola: Country Intends to Diversify Direct Chinese Investment
Angola plans to diversify and increase the Chinese direct investment in the country, as informed in Macau, China, the Angolan deputy minister of Foreign Affairs for Co-operation, Irene Neto. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:51:46 GMT)
Personal to take £0.5m investment hit
Employee benefits, insurance and consultancy provider Personal Group announced this afternoon that costs from a new investment programme would hit full year profits by £0.5m. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 15:05:07 GMT)
SEI Says Open Investment Architecture is Key for Bank Wealth Management Success
SEI, a leading global provider of outsourced asset management, investment processing and investment operations solutions, says open investment architecture is critical for growing their wealth management practices and keeping pace with a highly competitive market. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 15:59:00 GMT)
Lehman closes $1.6 bln private equity co-investment fund
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (LEH) raised $1.6 billion for Lehman Brothers Co-Investment Partners LP, a fund focused on investing alongside private equity firms and financial sponsors. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:10:27 GMT)
Power to grant investment licences decentralised
HA NOI — A newly-approved Prime Ministerial decree on the implementation of the Investment Law stipulates decentralisation in granting of investment licences. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:26:06 GMT)
Tata's investment proposal: Why did BOI like it?
In the past one year, the government of Bangladesh deliberately chose the Machiavellian role of a maestro and put upfront the Board of Investment (BOI) to act on its behalf as the magpie - master of ceremony. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:28:49 GMT)
Zhaopin Limited Receives US$20 Million Investment From SEEK
Zhaopin Limited (Zhaopin.com), one of the leading HR service providers in China, announces that it has reached an agreement to receive a US$20 million investment from SEEK Limited, the largest online recruiting company in Australia and New Zealand. This will be Zhaopin's final round in its pre-IPO financing. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:40:20 GMT)
Morgan Creek Energy Appoints Stonegate Securities as Investment Bank
DALLAS, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Morgan Creek Energy Corp. ( Nachrichten ) (OTC Bulletin Board: MCRE; Frankfurt, Berlin: M6C) (the "Company"), announces they have appointed Stonegate Securities of Dallas as their investment banker. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 18:33:01 GMT)
Sierra Leone: Five Short Films to Promote Investment
Ministry of Trade and Industry in collaboration with the British Department for International Development (DfID) Friday launched five short films targeting different areas with investment potentials in the country. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 18:53:43 GMT)
U.S. Bank creates new investment offering for wealthy clients
U.S. Bank's private client group said Monday that it has created a separately managed account offering to give its affluent clients greater investment choices. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 19:38:02 GMT)
Gov. Signs Legislation To End Investment In Sudan
Governor Schwarzenegger, accompanied by activist actors George Clooney and Don Cheadle, Monday signed legislation to end investment in Sudan by California public employee pension funds and a university system. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 20:25:42 GMT)
U.S. Bank creates new investment offering for wealthy clients
U.S. Bank's private client group said Monday that it has created a separately managed account offering to give its affluent clients greater investment choices. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 21:36:25 GMT)
Reuters Summit - SAP Ventures sees India investment this year
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - SAP Ventures, the investment arm of German-based software maker SAP, is planning to invest in India this year as it looks to expand out of its traditional base in Europe and the United States. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:53:35 GMT)
RAO UES and Enel CEOs discuss investment
RBC, 26.09.2006, Moscow 09:28:33. RAO UES President Anatoly Chubais and Italian power giant Enel's CEO Fulvio Conti discussed investment in Russia's electrical power industry in Moscow on Monday. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:58:37 GMT)
Students test investment skills with real money
GRAND FORKS (AP) - A Jamestown native and retired venture capitalist has given $200,000 to the University of North Dakota so students can test their investment skills. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 06:20:22 GMT)
Former charter school president pleads guilty to mortgage, investment frauds
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A former president of Allen Village School board of directors pleaded guilty in federal court to mortgage and investment fraud schemes. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:01:02 GMT)
Madai'n to embark on major investment drive in real estate projects across the region
Madai'n, the Shari'ah-compliant real estate investment company founded by prominent investors in the UAE and GCC region, is set to tap the huge investment potential that exists in real estate projects across the GCC region, especially in the UAE which has been identified as a key growth area for the company. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:14:21 GMT)
UK Q2 business investment growth revised to 1.6 pct vs Q1, 4.8 yr-on-yr UPDATE
LONDON (AFX) - Business investment in the UK rose 1.6 pct in the second quarter from the previous three months for an annual rise of 4.8 pct, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:34:54 GMT)
Governor signs bills ending state investment in Sudan
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, flanked by activist actors George Clooney and Don Cheadle, signed legislation Monday to end state investment in Sudan in an effort to pressure the nation to halt genocidal violence in its Darfur region. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:16:19 GMT)
Fitch rates Gulf Investment Corporation 'A'
The international rating agency Fitch Ratings has assigned a long term IDR of 'A' to Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC). (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:59:19 GMT)
Istithmar brings seasoned investment professionals on board as Co-Chief Investment Officers
Istithmar, Dubai's leading alternative investment house, today announced the appointment of investment professionals Felix Herlihy and John Amato as Co-Chief Investment Officers and Managing Directors to spearhead the investment strategy at Istithmar and drive the growth of its global investment portfolio. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 11:59:09 GMT)
Arnie law bars investment in Sudan
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, flanked by activist actors George Clooney and Don Cheadle, has signed legislation to end state investment in Sudan in an effort to pressure the country to halt "genocidal" violence in its Darfur region. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:27:38 GMT)
Investment Fund may grow to 120Bln rubles in 2007 - Gryzlov
NIZHNY TAGIL. Sept 26 (Interfax) - Russia's Investment Fund may increase to at least 120 billion rubles next year, State Duma Speaker Boris Gryzlov told journalists in Nizhny Tagil on Tuesday. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:52:30 GMT)
Governor signs bills ending state investment in Sudan
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, flanked by activist actors George Clooney and Don Cheadle, signed legislation Monday to end state investment in Sudan in an effort to pressure the nation to halt genocidal violence in its Darfur region. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:38:08 GMT)
Ghana: Brong Ahafo Lacks Investment Projects
The Brong Ahafo Region lacks investment projects as compared to the Greater Accra Region, which has the regional distribution of investment heavily skewed in its favour. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:24:50 GMT)
BAQG, EMN and FARO Update the Investment Community in All New Interviews With WallSt.net
On September 12, Jim Price, President and CEO of Benacquista Galleries, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BAQG) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:56:34 GMT)
BAQG, EMN and FARO Update the Investment Community in All New Interviews With WallSt.net
On September 12, Jim Price, President and CEO of Benacquista Galleries, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BAQG) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:39:55 GMT)
Jordan International Investment Group
Real estate development; insurance; mining and minerals; project consulting and management; and investment services. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:18:39 GMT)
Akzo Nobel to Open Two New Chemicals Plants in Delfzijl, Represents Company’s Largest Chemicals Investment in the
ARNHEM, the Netherlands, September 26, 2006 -- When Akzo Nobel officially opens its two new chemicals plants in Delfzijl today it will mark the completion of the company’s biggest ever chemicals investment in the Netherlands. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:40:22 GMT)
Viral Genetics to Present at EdgeWater Investment Conference
AZUSA, Calif., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Viral Genetics, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: VRAL) will be a presenter at the EdgeWater Research Partners Fall 2006 Micro and Small Cap Investment Conference Thursday, September 28, in San Diego. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:07:14 GMT)
Morgan Keegan 'Focus List' ranked No. 1 by Zacks Investment Research
Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc.'s "Focus List" is the first choice for leading brokerage firms, according to Zacks Investment Research Inc. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:34:17 GMT)
Botswana: Debswana Relaunches Social Investment Policy
Botswana's diamond mining giant Debswana has re-launched its Social Investment Policy (CSI) which aims to create a legacy of prosperity, sustainability and empowerment for the local communities. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:35:21 GMT)
BoE\'s Gieve says UK business investment figures likely to be revised up
In a speech at the University of West England, Gieve said there are a number of problems in measuring business investment and official data are almost certainly understating the actual figure. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:35:30 GMT)
Russia’s mixed messages threaten oil investment
The mixed messages Russia is sending about the future of some of its biggest foreign-led oil and natural gas projects threaten to undermine international investment even if Moscow fails to act on many of its threats, oil executives and analysts say. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:45:23 GMT)
County Pension Fund Investment Loss Rises To $87 Million
Officials say the county pension fund's estimated investment loss has ballooned from $45 million to $87 million because of the collapse of a hedge fund last week, it was reported Tuesday. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:52:28 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-09-26 18:45 GMT: BoE's Gieve says UK business investment figures likely to be revised up
LONDON (AFX) - Official figures on business investment in the UK are likely to be revised higher, Bank of England deputy governor John Gieve said today. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:16:46 GMT)
S3 Investment Company Announces Redwood Capital Participation in Economic and Trade Event for Chinese Companies
S3 Investment Company, Inc. (OTCBB: SEIH)today announced that management representatives from subsidiary RedwoodCapital, Inc., which assists private Chinese companies in accessing U.S.capital markets, attended an economic and trade event held for companies inthe city of Zhongshan, located in the Guangdong province of China. RedwoodCapital managing director Charlie Wu and executive officer Frank (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:39:41 GMT)
Peugeot to Reduce Investment, Slash 10,000 Jobs (Update1)
Sept. 26 (Bloomberg) -- PSA Peugeot Citroen, Europe's second-largest carmaker, will slash investment and development spending, freeze hiring and cut 10,000 jobs in an effort to halt a 3 1/2-year earnings slump. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:03:20 GMT)
Gold loses some shine as investment avenue
Dubai: Gold has lost part of its glitter as an investment vehicle for the time being, but saving it for the future could be worthwhile, industry officials say. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:41:02 GMT)
Regulator broadens Afores investment options - Mexico
Mexico's pension regulator Consar has issued new rules to broaden investment options for pension fund managers (Afores). The watchdog has included the Mexico IMC30 index in the list of financial instruments on the stock exchange (BMV) that Afores can invest in, BMV said in statement. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:43:11 GMT)
Peugeot to Reduce Investment, Slash 10,000 Jobs (Update2)
Sept. 26 (Bloomberg) -- PSA Peugeot Citroen, Europe's second-largest carmaker, will slash investment and development spending, freeze hiring and cut 10,000 jobs in an effort to halt a 3 1/2-year earnings slump. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:04:25 GMT)
CalPERS eyes Chinese investment opportunities - FT
LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - CalPERS, the largest U.S. public pension fund, is thinking about investing for the first time in Chinese firms, chief investment officer Russell Read indicated in an interview with the Financial Times. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 01:26:57 GMT)
Political unrest to have "no negative effect" on Hungarian investment environment - Econ Minister
While political unrest in Hungary over the past week, including street violence, undoubtedly put Hungary in a negative light abroad, Hungarian Economy Minister Janos Koka is confident that this will not have a lasting effect on Hungary's investment climate and direct investment. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:19:20 GMT)
Fitch rates Gulf Investment Corporation ‘A’
The international rating agency Fitch Ratings has assigned a long term IDR of ‘A’ to Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC). GIC has also been assigned a short term rating of ‘F1’, and the outlook for both is Stable. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:57:42 GMT)
RUXX investment index set to open 2.9% up
MOSCOW, September 27 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's investment index will open Wednesday at 630.15 points, up 2.9% on the previous day's trading, following Tuesday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:01:47 GMT)
Gazprom negotiating acquisition deals, investment with Citigroup
MOSCOW, September 27 (RIA Novosti) - Gazprom (RTS: GAZP) and Citigroup are in talks over the acquisition of new assets for Russia's energy giant and joint investment projects, the gas monopoly said Wednesday. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:07:39 GMT)
Japan to lower overseas investment insurance premiums
_ Nippon Export and Investment Insurance said Wednesday it will lower overseas investment insurance premiums by up to 50 percent on Nov. 1 to encourage Japanese firms to develop oil and other energy resources. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:04:21 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-09-27 12:01 GMT: Statpro to buy investment management co FRI for 53 mln cad, placing 12mln shares
LONDON (AFX) - Statpro Group PLC said it is to buy Canadian investment management company FRI for an aggregate consideration of 53 mln cad (25 mln stg), which will be funded by a combination of a placing, new banking facilities and existing cash resources. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:31:39 GMT)
Gazprom and Citigroup discuss possible investment projects
RBC, 27.09.2006, Moscow 15:48:24. Gazprom's CEO Alexei Miller and Head of Global Banking of Citigroup Michael Klein have met today to discuss cooperation prospects regarding Gazprom's possible acquisitions and implementation of new investment projects. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:13:26 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-09-27 14:43 GMT: Verizon sees investment in fibre network EBITDA-positive in 2008
NEW YORK (AFX) - Verizon Communications Inc said it plans to pass 18 mln premises with its fibre network by the end of 2010, and sees its overall investment in fibre as EBITDA-positive in the 2008 financial year. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:45:40 GMT)
Africa: 2010 World Cup On Investment Forum's Agenda
The Africa Investment Forum (AIF) is to discuss the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup in its agenda to explore how the soccer spectacle could benefit the continent. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:50:38 GMT)
Overseas property investment soars
Australian property investors are sending huge amounts of investment offshore in search of higher returns and diversified portfolios. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 14:01:13 GMT)
New Frontier Energy, Inc. (NFEI) to Participate in Independent Petroleum Association Oil & Gas Investment Symposium in
New Frontier Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: NFEI) todayannounced Paul Laird, CEO, will be a presenter at the Independent PetroleumAssociation (IPAA) Oil & Gas Investment Symposium West (OGIS West) to beheld at the Palace Hotel, San Francisco on Thursday October 5, 2006. Morethan 1,500 investment professionals are expected to attend the conference. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 14:11:31 GMT)
New Frontier Energy, Inc. (NFEI) to Participate in Independent Petroleum Association Oil & Gas Investment Symposium in
New Frontier Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: NFEI) todayannounced Paul Laird, CEO, will be a presenter at the Independent PetroleumAssociation (IPAA) Oil & Gas Investment Symposium West (OGIS West) to beheld at the Palace Hotel, San Francisco on Thursday October 5, 2006. Morethan 1,500 investment professionals are expected to attend the conference. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 14:26:01 GMT)
Banks share third-quarter investment banking honours
Citigroup , Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan have won the plaudits in European investment banking for the first nine months of the year. However, JP Morgan climbed two places to oust Deutsche Bank from the runner-up position in global debt underwriting. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 14:53:35 GMT)
TGIS, ANGN and CPHD Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On September 12, Jim Taylor, President and CEO of Thomas Group, Inc. updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:09:10 GMT)
Akzo Nobel to Open Two New Chemicals Plants in Delfzijl, Represents Company’s Largest Chemicals Investment in the
ARNHEM, the Netherlands, September 26, 2006 -- When Akzo Nobel officially opens its two new chemicals plants in Delfzijl today it will mark the completion of the company’s biggest ever chemicals investment in the Netherlands. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 16:10:38 GMT)
Akzo Nobel to Open Two New Chemicals Plants in Delfzijl, Represents Company’s Largest Chemicals Investment in the
ARNHEM, the Netherlands, September 26, 2006 -- When Akzo Nobel officially opens its two new chemicals plants in Delfzijl today it will mark the completion of the company’s biggest ever chemicals investment in the Netherlands. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 16:40:38 GMT)
The Ohio Capital Fund Finalizes Four Investment Commitments
Buckeye Venture Partners, LLC , a joint venture between Cincinnati-based Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. and Peppertree Partners, LLC of Cleveland that serves as program administrator for The Ohio Capital Fund LLC, announced commitments to the funds Draper Triangle Ohio Ventures, L.P. , Columbia Capital IV, L.P. , Reservoir Partners II and Globespan Capital Partners V by The Ohio (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:53:00 GMT)
UTI Bank plans investment banking arm in London
MR S. CHATTERJEE, Executive Director of UTI Bank, at a press conference in Banglore on Wednesday. - G. R. N. Somashekar UTI Bank Ltd proposes to open an investment banking arm in London to capitalise on the large off shore business for Indian corporates. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:17:14 GMT)
Overseas property investment soars
Australian property investors are sending huge amounts of investment offshore in search of higher returns and diversified portfolios. - (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:10:00 GMT)
Babcock & Brown Plans New Investment Funds in U.S. and Europe
Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Babcock & Brown Ltd., Australia's second-largest securities firm, will start an investment fund in Europe and is considering funds in the U.S. as it acquires more assets offshore. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:16:39 GMT)
Heska to Present at Friedland Investment Events Fall 2006 Global Equities Conference
Heska Corporation today announced it will present at Friedland Investment Events Fall 2006 Global Equities Conference on Tuesday, October 3, 2006. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:47:00 GMT)
Australia and US NZ's top investment partners
Australia and the United States continue to be New Zealand's top two investment partners, Statistics New Zealand said today. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 04:07:25 GMT)
Investment group M.L. Moran acquires Setuza
Prague, Sept 27 (CTK) - Investment group M.L. Moran has acquired Czech food and chemicals company Setuza, the company announced Wednesday. The price of the transaction is said to be in the billions of crowns. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 06:10:28 GMT)
RUXX investment index set to open 2.4% up
MOSCOW, September 28 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's investment index will open Thursday at 645.44 points, up 2.4% on the previous day's trading, following Wednesday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 06:53:06 GMT)
Australian Property Investment Overseas Soars
MELBOURNE, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Australian property investors are sending huge amounts of investment offshore in search of higher returns and diversified portfolios, according to the Australian Associated Press (AAP). (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 06:56:57 GMT)
Supreme gains investment from Itochu Japan
Supreme Electronics, the largest Taiwan distributor for Samsung Electronics, has confirmed securing investment from the Japan-based Itochu, with Itochu holding a 5% stake in the company, according to Supreme. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 07:43:05 GMT)
GPF to adjust investment strategy both locally and overseas
BANGKOK, Sept 28 (TNA) – The Government Pension Fund is set to adjust its investment strategy both locally and overseas by increasing an investment portion in assets that are flexible to inflation rates in the long run. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 07:53:53 GMT)
Pravasi Divas from Jan 7; education,investment to be discussed
Education for Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and investment by them here will be among the dominant themes of the next Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to be held in New Delhi from January 7. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 08:49:18 GMT)
Water companies slow start to investment
Water companies have failed to make a prompt start on their £16.8 billion five-year investment programme, according to a new Ofwat report published today. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 10:09:32 GMT)
Investment in technology dismal: Sibal
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India has leapfrogged generations in telecom since the past decade but more investment is required to achieve milestones in the field of emerging technologies, Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal said Thursday. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:32:49 GMT)
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Launches Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc.
NEW YORK----Morgan Stanley Investment Management announced today that the Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. has completed the pricing of its initial public offering, and will issue 12,201,371 shares at a price of $20 per share for a total of approximately $244,027,420 in assets . (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:00:00 GMT)
UK Trade & Investment's Global Entrepreneurs Programme Secures Human Capital Management Software Relocation to UK
Organization Metrics Inc. , 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 Global Entrepreneurs Programme . (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:05:00 GMT)
Quinn Seeks 'Maximum Investment'
Niall Quinn has vowed to bring new investment into Sunderland after his consortium took full control. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:09:25 GMT)
QUINN SEEKS 'MAXIMUM INVESTMENT'
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has vowed to bring new investment into the club after his consortium assumed full control. The Drumaville group reached the 90% threshold to trigger a compulsory buy-out of the remaining shares some time ago, and is now in the process of doing just that. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:18:33 GMT)
Quinn seeking major investment
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has vowed to bring new investment into the club after his consortium assumed full control.The Drumaville group reached the 90% threshold to trigger a compulsory buy-out of the remaining shares some time ago, and is now in the process of doing just that. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:45:12 GMT)
SEI Executive Quick Poll Shows Bank Wealth Managers Rapidly Embracing Open Architecture Investment Solutions
SEI, a leading global provider of outsourced asset management, investment processing and investment operations solutions, released an Executive Quick Poll today that shows bank wealth managers are rapidly moving toward implementing open architecture investment solutions in their quest to meet evolving client needs. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 14:16:00 GMT)
Salisbury investment broker fined, suspended
The National Association of Securities Dealers recently fined Salisbury investment broker Todd Swicegood $10,000 and suspended him for 20 business days. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 14:21:21 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Investment Bill Now Law
THE Zimbabwe Investment Centre (ZIC) and Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) have stopped approving projects from prospective investors following the passage of the Zimbabwe Investment Authority Bill into law. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 14:38:56 GMT)
South Africa: Investment in Training Teachers is the Smart Choice
PUT money into teacher training, was the unequivocal message that came out of the Development Bank of Southern Africa's (DBSA's) conference on investment choices for education in Africa last week. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 14:43:29 GMT)
LDHI, LPSN and AIRN Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On September 25, Ron Touchard, CEO of Liberty Diversified Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: LDHI) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 15:09:40 GMT)
Top Advisors Investment Strategies Symposium: Best Strategies for the New-Yield Hungry, Risk-Averse Investor
Mindpath’s Top Advisors Investment Strategies Symposium: Best Strategies for the New-Yield Hungry, Risk-Averse Investor conference is designed to appeal to top performing financial advisors, planners, brokers and investment advisors through thought-provoking speakers such as Richard Croft, Dr. Moshe Milevsky, Earl Bederman, Sandy McIntyre, Luke Seabrook and more. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 15:24:52 GMT)
Akzo Nobel to Open Two New Chemicals Plants in Delfzijl, Represents Company’s Largest Chemicals Investment in the
ARNHEM, the Netherlands, September 26, 2006 -- When Akzo Nobel officially opens its two new chemicals plants in Delfzijl today it will mark the completion of the company’s biggest ever chemicals investment in the Netherlands. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 15:41:19 GMT)
Karnataka's IT, BPO investment slips
BANGALORE: The total investment in Karnataka's IT, ITES and BPO sectors slipped nominally in the first five months of the current financial year along with the growth projections for the state's software exports. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 15:45:04 GMT)
Internationally-Known Investment Banker Joins Legend Merchant Group
NEW YORK----For three decades Tom Gallagher has been a senior investment banker at major financial institutions such as Wachovia, Oppenheimer & Co. and J.P. Morgan Chase; during this time, he advised governments, CEOs, and investors on the aerospace and defense industry while leading scores of successful merger and financing transactions. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 18:04:00 GMT)
Pirate Capital Says Half of its Investment Staff Has Resigned
Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Pirate Capital LLC said five of its ten investment professionals resigned and it will close its funds to new investments, according to a letter to investors. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 19:32:50 GMT)
Pirate Capital Says Half of Investment Staff Resigns (Update1)
Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Pirate Capital LLC, a $1.7 billion hedge fund, said five of its 10 investment professionals resigned, two weeks after the firm came under regulatory scrutiny for possible securities- law violations. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 20:33:00 GMT)
Business investment spurs strong growth in France
The French economy grew faster than initially reported in the second quarter, spurred on by a jump in business investment and strong consumer spending. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 20:48:14 GMT)
Shrewsbury man charged with investment fraud
A Shrewsbury man who was working as an investment adviser has been charged with 20 counts of mail and wire fraud alleging that he lied about the performance of his company, Entrust Capital Management Inc., and cheated 15 investors out of about $13 million, the U.S. Attorney' s office said Thursday. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:30:55 GMT)
Pirate Capital Says Half of Investment Staff Resigns (Update4)
Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Pirate Capital LLC, a $1.7 billion hedge fund, said five of its 10 investment professionals resigned or were fired, two weeks after the firm came under regulatory scrutiny for possible securities-law violations. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 02:03:17 GMT)
Goldman Sachs top investment bank earner in Asia year-to-date
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Wall Street titan Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) was the top-earning investment bank in Asia, excluding Japan, in the first nine months, with estimated revenue topping US$224 million, according to capital markets data provider Dealogic PLC. (DL.LN) (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 06:30:55 GMT)
Credit Suisse Japan names investment banking deputy
TOKYO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Credit Suisse Group said on Friday it has named Andrew Brownfield as deputy head of its investment banking department in Japan. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 07:04:33 GMT)
GE plans to expand investment in Indonesia
U.S.-based General Electric (GE) plans to increase investment in manufacturing locomotive and power plant in Indonesia, the company top official said Friday. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 09:16:04 GMT)
Natalie Dempster: Investment research manager, World Gold Council
MINEWEB : Well we cross over to London now in this week’s gold slot and catch up with Natalie Dempster. She’s investment research manager at the World Gold Council. Natalie, you’ve just completed an investigation, a research report, into India. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 10:13:11 GMT)
India's net international investment deficit rises
MUMBAI, Sept 29 (Reuters) - India's deficit on its net international investment position widened to $46.07 billion on March 31, 2006 from $40.31 billion a year earlier due to the rise in the current account gap, the central bank said on Friday. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:10:05 GMT)
Investment firm Temasek expects to clear Thai probe on Shin Corp deal
Investment firm Temasek Holdings says it expects to be cleared by a Thai probe into its purchase of Shin Corp earlier this year. That comment came from Temasek's Senior Managing Director of Investments, Jimmy Phoon. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 12:36:15 GMT)
Vantage says it is evaluating its investment in Pacific Internet
Vantage has issued a statement saying it is evaluating its investment in the internet services provider Pacific Internet. In the latest twist in the takeover battle for PacNet, Vantage says it is considering several options. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 14:20:55 GMT)
Karnataka sees dip in IT investment
BANGALORE: IT investment in Karnataka saw a slight decline in the first five months of 2006. For the same period last year, around 72 companies invested Rs 1200 crore in the State while this year, 68 companies set up shop with an investment of Rs 1100 crore. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 14:45:15 GMT)
Putin lauds fixed investment growth
RBC, 29.09.2006, Sochi 18:26:27. Fixed investment has been rising at an annual rate of 10 percent for four years in a row, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at the Fifth International Economic Forum being held in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi today. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:13:36 GMT)
AIMCO Apartment Investment & Managment initiated with "reduce"
NEW YORK, September 29 (newratings.com) - Analysts at UBS initiate coverage of AIMCO Apartment Investment & Managment Company ( AIV.NYS ) with a "reduce" rating. The target price is set to $54. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:46:38 GMT)
Country’s net international investment deficit rises
MUMBAI: Country’s deficit on its net international investment position widened to $46.07 billion on March 31, 2006 from $40.31 billion a year earlier due to the rise in the current account gap, the central bank said on Friday. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 16:00:14 GMT)
Oro leads real estate investment destination
FROM being an Information and Communication Technology goldmine in the country, there's no stopping the economic boom that Cagayan de Oro is now experiencing even as it comfortably make its mark as yet the leading real estate investment destination in the country today. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:01:34 GMT)
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Completes First Closing of Previously Announced Agreement to Sell 50% Interest in
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ('RioCan') (TSX: REI.UN) today announced that it has completed the first component of its previously announced agreement to sell a 50% interest in three new developments located in Calgary, Edmonton and Oakville to the Canada Pension Plan ('CPP') Investment Board. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:11:53 GMT)
Exchange snaps up investment research firm
The New Zealand stock exchange has bought Auckland investment research company FundSource Research. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:16:26 GMT)
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Completes First Closing of Previously Announced Agreement to Sell 50% Interest in
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ('RioCan') (TSX: REI.UN) today announced that it has completed the first component of its previously announced agreement to sell a 50% interest in three new developments located in Calgary, Edmonton and Oakville to the Canada Pension Plan ('CPP') Investment Board. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:26:11 GMT)
GRDC releases 2007-08 investment plan
The GRDC 's Investment Plan 2007-08 (open tender and multi stage tender) has been released. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:48:06 GMT)
S3 Investment Company Files Extension for Annual Report
S3 Investment Company, Inc. (OTCBB: SEIH) hasfiled a Notice of a Late Filing of Form 10-KSB, which affords the companyanother 15 days to file its annual report with consolidated financialinformation. The delay in filing was caused, in part, by the company'swithdrawal of its business development company election and the fact thatthis is the first annual report that will include audited (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 18:08:19 GMT)
Putin expects govt., businessmen to spur on investment projects
SOCHI, September 29 (Itar-Tass) -- The government and businessmen should spur on investment projects, President Vladimir Putin said during a Friday visit to an exhibition held on the sideline of the Fifth International Economic Forum Kuban 2006. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 18:48:48 GMT)
Zhukov forecasts investment boom in Russia in next 10 years
SOCHI. Sept 29 (Interfax) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov said he thought Russia would see a "genuine investment boom" during the next ten years. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 20:26:29 GMT)
SEC Charges Investment Advisers Over Revenue Sharing
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a settled administrative and cease-and-desist order against Deutsche Investment Management Americas , Deutsche Asset Management and Scudder Distributors , the investment advisers and principal underwriter and distributor affiliated with the Deutsche/Scudder Family of Funds. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 20:31:15 GMT)
VIDEO from Medialink: Your Car as an Investment
--New cars today are expected to run for over 100,000 miles. That means, on average, a vehicle will be sold once as new and as many as three more times as a used car. Anyone who currently owns a car, truck or SUV would be wise to treat that vehicle as an investment. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 04:08:49 GMT)
Say Goodbye to Frustrating Investment Strategies -- Building an Effective Investment Plan Is a Breeze With the
Until now, building the right investment portfolio hasn't been easy. That's changing quickly. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 05:35:00 GMT)
Art, the great new investment option
Indian art has consolidated its position as an investment-friendly collectible. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 08:03:30 GMT)
Libyan investment agency officials brainstorm
Tripoli, Libya, 09/30 - The council of officials of the Libyan investment agency has held its first meeting to examine the decision of the Libyan People`s General Committee on the establishment of the agency and the memoranda on capitalisation of oil revenue reserve funds. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 10:21:01 GMT)
Investment in Russia's economy to double by 2009-1
ST. PETERSBURG, September 30 (RIA Novosti) - Investment in Russia's fixed capital will double to 7.127 trillion rubles ($267 billion) by 2009, the country's finance minister said. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 15:52:46 GMT)
Comptroller Salutes Legislation to Raise Part 24 Community Development Investment Limit
Comptroller of the Currency John C. Dugan released the following statement in response to passage of legislation raising the cap on the public welfare investment authority for financial institutions, known as Part 24. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 17:19:00 GMT)
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