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Morgan Stanley star analyst Andy Xie resigns
Morgan Stanley's star Asia Pacific economist, Andy Xie, has resigned and is expected to embark on a new career elsewhere, the U.S. investment bank and an industry source said on Sunday. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 09:17:24 GMT)

Temasek will hold on to bruised Shin
Temasek Holdings, the state-owned Singaporean investment company, said it would hold onto its investment in Shin Corp. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 09:46:41 GMT)

Investment Managers See a Soft Landing Followed By Strong Large Cap Growth
Oliver Schwindler submits: Slower growth lies ahead for the United States, say investment managers who responded to Russell Investment Group's September quarterly survey, as none of the managers believes that a recession is likely in the U.S. and half believe the U.S. will experience slower growth in the next six months compared to the [... ] (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 12:58:20 GMT)

Investment survey says cash, bonds back in favour
AUSTRALIAN fund managers are showing greater appetite for cash and defensive assets amid a subdued outlook for the domestic economy. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 14:02:47 GMT)

Investment by Singapore tangled in Thai coup
The purchase of a controlling stake in Thailand's dominant telecommunications conglomerate by investors led by the Singapore government's investment arm, Temasek Holdings, has been less than ideal. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 14:41:43 GMT)

Amaranth Retains Fortress Investment Group as Sub-Advisor
Amaranth announced today that it has retained Fortress Investment Group LLC, a New York based $24 billion alternative asset manager, as a sub-advisor to the Amaranth multi-strategy funds. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 19:56:00 GMT)

Amaranth Hires Fortress Investment to Liquidate Hedge Funds
Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Amaranth Advisors LLC, the hedge-fund manager that lost $6.5 billion betting on natural gas, hired Fortress Investment Group LLC to help liquidate its assets. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 20:17:50 GMT)

Rank Gets Australia, N.Z. Government Assent for Burns Philp Bid
Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- New Zealand billionaire Graeme Hart's Rank Group said its takeover offer for Burns Philp & Co. has been approved by the Australian Foreign Investment Review Board and the New Zealand Overseas Investment Office. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 20:46:10 GMT)

Amaranth Hires Fortress Investment to Sell Assets (Update1)
Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Amaranth Advisors LLC, the hedge-fund manager that lost $6.5 billion betting on natural gas, hired Fortress Investment Group LLC to help sell assets as it seeks to honor clients' requests for their money back. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 21:52:03 GMT)

Amaranth retains Fortress Investment as sub-advisor
Hedge fund Amaranth Advisors LLC said on Sunday it retained Fortress Investment Group LLC, a New York-based $24 billion alternative asset manager, as a sub-advisor to the Amaranth funds. (Sun, 01 Oct 2006 21:53:10 GMT)

Investment group to buy AWG - source
An investment group is expected to announce Monday that it has struck a deal to buy British water utility AWG PLC for about $4.12 billion, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters on Sunday. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 04:05:58 GMT)

Investment options start with risk
If the riskiest thing you can do with your money is leave it in the bank, it makes sense to find an investment option that is less risky but will still help you achieve the lifestyle you aspire to. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 04:18:58 GMT)

Amaranth to Get Advice From Fortress Investment on Asset Sales
Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Amaranth Advisors LLC, seeking to return what's left of clients' money after losing $6.5 billion on natural-gas bets, hired Fortress Investment Group LLC to help sell its hedge-fund holdings. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 05:47:50 GMT)

Philippines' Cagayan De ORO Attracts Investment In Property
The Philippines' Cagayan de Oro is now a leading property investment destination in the country, with four major investors in real estate development setting their sights on the city and the lucrative potential it offers for the housing market. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 05:55:41 GMT)

PHILIPPINES' CAGAYAN DE ORO ATTRACTS INVESTMENT IN PROPERTY
Infrastructure The Philippines' Cagayan de Oro is now a leading property investment destination in the country, with four major investors in real estate development setting their sights on the city and the lucrative potential it offers for the housing market. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 05:55:41 GMT)

Japan, Saudi Arabia to launch bilateral talks on investment
TOKYO : Japan said Monday it will begin two days of talks with Saudi Arabian officials here Thursday on ways to strengthen investment ties with the oil-rich Gulf nation. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 09:07:41 GMT)

CPP Investment Board in bid for British water utility
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board said Monday it is part of a consortium that appears headed for a successful takeover of AWG PLC, a British water utility. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 12:50:13 GMT)

Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, BlackRock close merger
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- BlackRock Inc. and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers said Monday that they've completed their previously announced merger, a combination that creates one of the world's largest investment-management firms with over $1 trillion in assets. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:08:58 GMT)

Linktone Announces Strategic Investment In Beijing Center National Radio Media, Ltd.
Linktone Ltd. , a leading provider of wireless entertainment, media, and communication value added services to consumers in China, announced today that the Company made a strategic investment in Beijing Center National Radio Media, Ltd. (BCNRM), a nationwide advertising company, on September 18, 2006, as part of its ongoing strategy to develop interactive programming with traditional media (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:10:00 GMT)

BelAir lands its biggest VC investment
A big financial boost for Ottawa's BelAir Networks. The company has raised another US$21.4 million in venture capital---its largest VC investment to date---and added two new VC firms to its roster of investors. (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:23:58 GMT)

ARX Investment Management implements SunGard's IMpower
SunGard today announced that ARX Investment Management, LP is now using IMpower to supplement outsourced services provided by its third-party administrator (TPA). (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:48:43 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-02 18:05 GMT: Cordillera faces AIM cancellation after failure to secure investment
LONDON (AFX) - Cordillera Resources PLC said it is likely its AIM listing will be cancelled tomorrow after it failed to secure an investment within the required time frame. The board said it has evaluated several investment opportunities. However, due to being unable to perform satisfactory due diligence or as a result of the projects being at a stage that did not suit the company's strategy, it (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 17:15:28 GMT)

Alternative Investment Group Guides On Side Letters
The Alternative Investment Management Association has issued guidance stating that hedge fund management firms should be required to disclose the existence of side letters containing "material terms." (Mon, 02 Oct 2006 20:46:05 GMT)

INVESTMENT ADVICE
An investment strategy known as asset allocation can help reduce the risk to an investor’s total portfolio. The concept involves distributing investment dollars among a variety of investment options, such as bonds, equities and mutual funds. Several Web sites offer advice on asset allocation. Some examples: (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 04:48:43 GMT)

Sri Lanka falls short of foreign investment target by half
Sri Lanka is set to miss its foreign investment target and attract only about half of its original estimate of a billion dollars, according to official figures. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 06:40:45 GMT)

Japan, Saudis to Hold Investment Talks
Trade officials from Japan and Saudi Arabia will meet in Tokyo later this week for talks aimed at a bilateral investment agreement, officials said Tuesday. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:03:25 GMT)

Wilbur Ross firm makes first investment in India
NEW YORK, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The private equity firm led by billionaire turnaround specialist Wilbur Ross said on Tuesday it made its first investment in India with the acquisition of textile firm OCM India Ltd for $37 million in cash. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:56:03 GMT)

Investment firm buys Party America
Party America, a party supply retailer, has a new owner but will keep its name and Alameda headquarters. The privately held company was acquired by AAH Holdings Corp. from a division of Gordon Bros. Group LLC, an equity investment company. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 10:07:23 GMT)

China snubs foreign investment
Henry Paulson got a warm welcome when he returned to China last month in his new role as U.S. Treasury Secretary. But even as Beijing prepared to roll out the red carpet for the former Goldman Sachs CEO, it was yanking the rug from under some of his old investment banking buddies. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 10:10:00 GMT)

Increased investment in IT pays dividends for HSBC
HSBC is on course to beat its target of cutting 10% from per-transaction operating costs across its global banking operations this year, thanks to heavy investment in IT. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 10:57:12 GMT)

Christian Solidarity Worldwide Calls on British Government to Ban Burma Investment
Christian Solidarity Worldwide CSW on Monday called on the British Government to ban investment in Burma as the organisation joined Burma Campaign UK the AllParty Parliamentary Group for Democracy in Burma the Trade Union Congress and the Conservative Party Human Rights Commission (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 12:02:57 GMT)

Your fund's merger could change nature of the investment
Charles Jaffe -- Your Funds The mutual fund industry is buzzing with news that two of its bigger players - Putnam Investments and MFS Investment Management - are up for sale. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 12:17:31 GMT)

Morgan Stanley hires two BKF investment managers
NEW YORK, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley's investment management division hired two investment managers from BKF Asset Management, the firm's latest additions to its alternative investments business, according to an internal memo Tuesday. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 13:00:15 GMT)

Nigeria: Sunny Nwosu Harps On Investment Policies
INSURANCE companies in the country have been advised on the need to beef up their investment portfolios as a way of remaining profitable. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 13:56:02 GMT)

Qeshm Free Trade Zone offers good investment opportunities
Iran - Qeshm - Investment Managing director of Qeshm Free Trade Zone here on Tuesday called for introducing the investment opportunities in industrial, transit, tourism and transportation sectors of the island. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:01:45 GMT)

Japan's Ebara completes US$11.7M equity investment in Ballard Power
VANCOUVER (CP) - Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLD) has received the second half of a US$11.7-million equity investment from Ebara Corp. of Japan. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:17:00 GMT)

CORRECTED - Morgan Stanley hires two BKF investment managers
NEW YORK, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley's investment management division hired two investment managers from BKF Asset Management, the firm's latest additions to its alternative investments business, according to an internal memo Tuesday. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:22:09 GMT)

CPP Investment Board part of group bidding for U.K. water utility
The CPP Investment Board yesterday announced its participation in a consortium that has made a recommended offer to acquire all of the shares in AWG Plc for 1,555 pence per share. The offer values AWG’s equity at approximately Pounds Sterling 2,213 million. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:24:53 GMT)

Baxter sells transfusion business to investment firms
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Baxter International said Tuesday that it has agreed to sell its transfusion therapies business to two investment groups for $540 million. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:39:48 GMT)

VACM, BDAY and PCU Update the Investment Community in All New Interviews With WallSt.net
On September 19, Vincent Vellardita, President and CEO of Valcom, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: VACM) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 15:10:18 GMT)

Join the SCIA - Southern California Investment Association's Micro Cap Conference This Saturday Morning - in Irvine, CA
Buy/sell side and accredited investorsregister now to attend this Saturday, October 7th's investment conferencefor growth opportunities from 7:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Orange CountyJohn Wayne Airport Hilton (airport code: SNA), 18800 MacArthur Boulevard,Irvine, CA 92612. For discount, register in advance at: www.sciaonline.org. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:23:58 GMT)

Enterprise Software Funding and Investment Experts Explore Opportunities in Open Source, SAAS, and Evolving Revenue
Strategic Research Institute presents the 2006 Enterprise Software Investment Forum, October 25-26, 2006 at the Hilton San Jose in San Jose, CA, where the Enterprise IT Software community from across the globe and Silicon Valley are gathering to discuss Enterprise Software and IT investment funding, and business opportunities in this landscape of ever-evolving technologies and business models. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 18:23:50 GMT)

Intel Announces 40-Million-U.S.-Dollar Investment in Chinese Software Company
Intel announces 40-million-U.S.-dollar investment in Chinese software company SHANGHAI, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Neusoft Group Ltd., a leading Chinese software and solutions provider, is expected to obtain financial support from the Intel Corporation, company sources announced Wednesday. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 19:18:26 GMT)

IMP sues Russian government for US$43m to regain investment in seized hotel
Michael Tutton October 3, 2006 - 3:40 p.m. HALIFAX (CP) - A Canadian firm is suing the Russian government for US$43 million in a last-ditch legal push to regain its investment in a Moscow hotel that was suddenly occupied by armed guards two years ago. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 20:05:26 GMT)

SEC Fines San Francisco Investment Firm
A private investment firm based in San Francisco will pay $105,465 in profits and also a $100,000 fine in response to illegal short selling charges filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 20:07:09 GMT)

Manulife launches new-to-Canada investment
Manulife Financial Corp. launched a new investment category in Canada Tuesday, a guaranteed income fund that has rapidly gained acceptance in the U.S. market. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 20:13:32 GMT)

Tax changes needed to spur forest industry investment, finance committee told
Steve Mertl October 3, 2006 - 4:22 p.m. VANCOUVER (CP) - The head of the Forest Products Association of Canada is calling for a friendlier tax climate to spur investment in a key part of the national economy. (Tue, 03 Oct 2006 20:35:26 GMT)

Foreign investment slumps in South Korea
Foreign investment in South Korea fell 14.8 percent in the third quarter amid concern about steady outflows of foreign capital, official data has shown. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 04:38:52 GMT)

Sionna Investment Managers Forms New Retail Strategic Alliance with Brandes Investment Partners
Kim Shannon, President and Chief Investment Officer, Sionna Investment Managers ('Sionna'), and Maureen Farrow, Chair & COO, today announced a strategic alliance with Brandes Investment Partners & Co. (Brandes) to build a sustainable long-term retail business. Sionna will remain independent and wholly owned by its senior management team. The firm will continue to manage Canadian equities in a (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 08:53:19 GMT)

Forest investment schemes 'must be balanced'
Treasurer Peter Costello says managed investment schemes involving plantation forests must not be allowed to disrupt the tax system. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 09:34:00 GMT)

Volkswagen has acquired 15.06 percent of MAN as a strategic investment / No full takeover intended
Wolfsburg (ots) - Wolfsburg, October 4, 2006 - Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft acquired a 15.06 percent stake in MAN on October 3. A full takeover of MAN is not intended. The investment should allow Volkswagen to secure its strategic interest in ... (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 10:28:51 GMT)

Russia needs investment in agricultural industries
RBC, 04.10.2006, Moscow 14:27:59. Russia needs foreign investment in industries related to agriculture, namely machine building, Arkady Dvorkovich, chief of the Russian President's expert department, said at the RussiaTALK investment forum. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 11:13:35 GMT)

Investment firm looks to buy Westshore Mall
A report out of the Holland Sentinel says a southern California real estate investment firm is planning to buy the Westshore Mall in Holland Township. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 11:43:52 GMT)

Poland sees rise in direct foreign investment to 10 bln eur this year
\"According to preliminary data, foreign direct investment in Poland reached 4.74 bln eur in the first half of the year. Those who are predicting 10 bln eur at the end of the year will probably not be disappointed,\" Sobota told journalists. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 12:05:07 GMT)

Japan law could cost foreign investment banks
Japan's Ministry of Justice has refused to amend a controversial bill that could cost international investment banks hundreds of millions of dollars, making it likely that the proposed law will be passed unchanged by the upper house of parliament this week, lawyers said. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 12:10:47 GMT)

Chemeketa bond is investment in area
I value Chemeketa Community College and support bond Measure 24-240. This measure is an investment in the residents of the Mid-Willamette Valley for it provides essential job training, helps small businesses get up and going, and provides an affordable pathway to four-year college degrees. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 13:07:12 GMT)

Avenue Investment named manager of frontierAlt funds
frontierAlt Investment Management Inc. today announced announce the appointment of Avenue Investment Management as manager of the frontierAlt All Terrain World Fund and the frontierAlt All Terrain Canada Fund. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 15:40:17 GMT)

Ghana: Make Cities Investment Destinations- Minister
Mr Stephen Asamoah-Boateng, Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Environment, has challenge government authorities and communities to unite in making Ghanaian cities attractive investment destinations. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 16:23:55 GMT)

Core Capital nets quick return on tech investment
Core Capital Partners has netted a quick return on its investment with a new agreement by portfolio company SilverStorm Technologies to sell for $60 million. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 16:29:50 GMT)

Zimbabwe: Saudi Arabian Firm Eyes Investment in Kariba
THE Government's Look East Policy is bearing fruit amid revelations that a Saudi Arabian company is eyeing investment in Kariba and Gonarezhou national parks. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 19:21:49 GMT)

German bank plans to enlarge investment in Venezuela
DEG, KFW Bankengruppe wants to increase potential investment in Venezuela, based on "a highly positive economic development over the last few years," said Heinz Kolz, Vice-President of the German development bank. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 20:11:55 GMT)

Investment dealers committee urges more RCMP enforcement on capital markets
October 4, 2006 - 4:29 p.m. TORONTO (CP) - An investment-industry committee is calling for better policing of Canada's capital markets, regulation of hedge funds, streamlined reporting by public companies, and an effort to make Canadian market regulation more competitive globally. (Wed, 04 Oct 2006 20:34:55 GMT)

Foreign Investment in SKorea Set to Drop
Foreign investment in South Korea is set to decline for a second straight year this year, the government said Thursday. In the first nine months of the year, foreign direct investment fell 2.3 percent to US$7.5 billion from the same period a year earlier, as investment of services dropped, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy said in a statement. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 05:42:52 GMT)

Foreign Investment in SKorea Set to Drop
Foreign investment in South Korea is set to decline for a second straight year this year, the government said Thursday. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 05:49:18 GMT)

UK tops Europe league for foreign investment
Britain attracted more foreign investment than any of its continental European neighbours in the first six months of this year, winning more than a fifth of all investment projects in Europe, a report showed on Thursday. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 08:11:00 GMT)

China's overseas investment scheme unattractive: banker
_ Expectations that the yuan will appreciate have made China's overseas financial investment scheme unattractive to local investors, Bank of East Asia Chairman David Li said Thursday. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 09:29:15 GMT)

Santa Ana investment trust liquidating assets after selling properties
A Santa Ana-based real estate investment trust has announced plans to distribute $171 million to shareholders as part of the initial steps of liquidating its assets. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 10:13:53 GMT)

TA Investment declares 4.5 sen income distribution for TA Comet
TA Investment Management Bhd (TAIM) has declared a gross income distribution of 4.5 sen for every unit of TA Comet Fund (TACF) for the year ended Sept 30, 2006. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 10:48:26 GMT)

London Needs Transport Overhaul, Chinese Investment, Mayor Says
Oct. 5 (Bloomberg) -- London needs a 30-year overhaul of the rail system, less regulation and a surge in Asian investment to ensure its economic future, Mayor Ken Livingstone said. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 11:15:04 GMT)

EADS Investment Story Heavily Tarnished -HVB
1006 GMT [Dow Jones] The situation at EADS (5730.FR) is "very difficult," says Stefan Halter of HVB. "The company's investment story's heavily tarnished," says the analyst. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 11:23:03 GMT)

TA Investment Declares 4.5 Sen Distribution For TA Comet Fund
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- TA Investment Management Bhd, formerly known as TA Unit Trust Management Bhd, has declared a gross income distribution of 4.5 sen per unit for TA Comet Fund (TACF), for the financial year ended Sept 30. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 11:42:01 GMT)

Make a Sound Investment - Put Your Money in Bricks and Mortar!
For most people buying a home is the largest financial investment they will make during their lifetime, so they want to make sure they are making a sound investment. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 11:46:57 GMT)

UPM CEO sees investment growth in emerging markets
HELSINKI, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The world's largest maker of magazine paper, UPM-Kymmene said on Thursday it expects most major investment in the industry in the future to focus on emerging markets, both for production and sales. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 12:41:11 GMT)

Namibia: Regional Tourism Conference to Bring Investment
NAMIBIA is presenting several tourism investment projects at a matchmaking conference which started in Windhoek on Tuesday. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 12:59:55 GMT)

Investment board appoints Carberry
The Merrimack Valley Workforce Investment Board appointed Frederick T. Carberry as executive director. Carberry, who had been interim administrator of the agency, has worked for the city of Lawrence for more than 12 years, most recently as acting director of the office of planning and development. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 13:49:28 GMT)

Waterville Investment Research Initiates Coverage of National Health Partners
National Health Partners, Inc. (OTCBB: NHPR), a national healthcare savings organization, announced today that Waterville Investment Research, a leading independent research service, initiated coverage of the company. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 14:11:30 GMT)

RAM Energy Resources To Present At IPAA's Oil And Gas Investment Symposium West; Webcast At 1:05 PM
(RTTNews) - RAM Energy Resources (RAME) CEO Larry Lee will host a presentation at the IPAA Oil and Gas Investment Symposium West in San Francisco. The presentation scheduled to begin at 1:05 pm. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 16:20:07 GMT)

Investment Technology Group Shares Rise
Shares of Investment Technology Group Inc., which provides electronic trading services to institutional investors and brokers, rose in afternoon trading Thursday after a Raymond James analyst upgraded the stock, saying the shares trade too cheaply. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 19:06:16 GMT)

Global investment firm completes buyout of Ross' firm
'Bankruptcy King' Wilbur Ross has completed the sale of his firm, WL Ross & Co. LLC, to global investment firm AMVESCAP PLC. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 19:10:42 GMT)

Zimbabwe: Nod for Investment Agencies to Merge
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has approved the merger of the Zimbabwe Investment Centre (ZIC) and the Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA), hoping that a merged body can better promote scarce new investment to Zimbabwe. (Thu, 05 Oct 2006 20:02:35 GMT)

Shidler and Arizona REIT forming new investment trust focused here
A new West Coast real estate investment trust expected to be headquartered in San Diego County is being created out of an accord between The Shidler Group of Honolulu, which has extensive holdings here, and a Phoenix-based real estate investment trust (REIT). (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 01:29:42 GMT)

India Needs to Increase Investment for 10% Growth, Singh Says
Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- India must increase investment to achieve a targeted economic growth of as much as 10 percent, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 05:39:20 GMT)

FACTBOX-Japanese life insurers' H2 06/07 investment plans
TOKYO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Below is a summary of the investment plans of Japan's top life insurers for the second half of the 2006/07 financial year, which began on Oct. 1, and their actual allocations for the first half. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 08:29:48 GMT)

Foreign equity investment in India up 92 pct - Nath
NEW DELHI, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Foreign equity investment in India in the first four months of the fiscal year to March 2007 rose 92 percent to $2.9 billion, compared to $1.5 billion in the same period a year ago, Indian Trade Minister Kamal Nath said on Friday. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 08:43:28 GMT)

Russia interested in investment cooperation with Azerbaijan - Gref
BAKU. Oct 6 (Interfax) - Moscow is interested in the investment of Azerbaijani companies in the Russian economy, Economic Development and Trade Minister German Gref told journalists in Baku on Friday. "We would gladly like to see Azerbaijani companies in Russia. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 09:56:49 GMT)

Strencom Growth Leads to New Jobs & Multi-Million Euro Investment in 2nd Data Centre
Strencom, the business IP services provider, today announced a multi-million euro investment in a new data centre in Cork as well as ten new jobs. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 10:14:46 GMT)

Polk County needs road investment
Polk County's paved road system is its most valuable asset. In today's values, the 253-mile system is worth $1 million per mile. That's a quarter-billion-dollar investment owned by the citizens of Polk County. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 11:14:53 GMT)

HHDA reports on investment
The Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association reports that more than $8 million in public and private investment has taken place in the historic downtown since December 2005, according to a statement from the HHDA. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 11:44:51 GMT)

Africa: Country to Host Key Investment Forum
Nairobi will host delegates to an international conference next month to promote investment in Africa. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 13:01:43 GMT)

USA increases investment In Angola`s oil sector
LUANDA, October 06 -- Two US companies linked to the oil and services sectors will invest, as from the end of this year, in the Angolan oil sector, in the ambit of the increase of North-American investment in Angola and diversification of the mentioned firms` activities. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 14:02:49 GMT)

County's pension fund investment practices defended
Oct. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE): County retirement board members defended the pension fund's investment practices yesterday, and promised to discuss the matter thoroughly at a public workshop in two weeks. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 14:10:56 GMT)

GE Plastics Makes Major Investment In Additional Production Capacity For 'xtreme' Lexan Resins
GE Plastics announced plans for an investment of 62 million Euro to introduce production capacity for its line of "xtreme" Lexan polycarbonate resins at its Lexan Resin facility in Bergen op Zoom (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:31:23 GMT)

Poland's investment funds up assets 2.8% in Sept. to PLN 84.7 bln
WARSAW. OCTOBER 6. INTERFAX CENTRAL EUROPE - Poland's investment-fund industry upped net assets 2.8% in September to PLN 84.7 bln, up 58% on a year earlier, research firm Analizy Online said in a report Friday. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:41:29 GMT)

Applix Announces Timing for Its Third Quarter 2006 Results Release and Investment Community Conference Call
Applix, Inc., a global leader in performance management applications, today announced that it expects to release its results for the second quarter of 2006 after the market close on Thursday, October 26, 2006 and hold a conference call with the investment community to discuss those results on Friday, October 27, 2006 starting at 8:30 am ET. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 20:17:29 GMT)

$9.7 Million Poison Pen Judgment Awarded to Chicago Investment Banker
Today, a Cook County Circuit Court jury awarded$9.7 million in damages to a Chicago Investment Banker, Scott George. Theruling shows that George was the victim of infliction of emotional distressby his ex-wife, Maria George. George's ex-wife mailed over 200 slanderousletters to his business associates, which negatively impacted his earningpotential and reputation in the Chicago business community. (Fri, 06 Oct 2006 23:12:41 GMT)

FIRST STEPS: Playing the lottery is sure-fire investment -- for suckers
Have I got a can't-miss investment opportunity for you. Contribute $1 per week -- and earn $10 million, $100 million, or more! There's one teensy little catch. Odds are you'll have to contribute steadily for 2.8 million years before seeing any return. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 02:14:14 GMT)

Home ownership is great; just don't call it an investment
P rices on existing homes are down in Metro Detroit and across the nation, which has some folks thinking that buying a home isn't such a great investment right now. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 06:07:42 GMT)

India Doubles Target for Investment in Infrastructure (Update1)
Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh doubled the estimate of investment needed in roads, ports and other infrastructure, underpinning the importance of public works in speeding up expansion in the world's second-fastest growing economy. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 06:27:19 GMT)

India Doubles Target for Investment in Infrastructure (Update2)
Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh doubled the estimate of investment needed in roads, ports and other infrastructure, underpinning the importance of public works to speed up economic expansion and cut poverty. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 07:12:15 GMT)

India Doubles Target for Investment in Infrastructure (Update3)
Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh doubled the estimate of investment needed in roads, ports and other infrastructure, underpinning the importance of public works in speeding up economic expansion and cutting poverty. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 07:54:10 GMT)

More choice & flexibility from MSV's Investment Bond
Middlesea Valletta Life (MSV) has recently added 3 new funds to the list of funds available under its Investment Bond as well as its other unit-linked products. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 08:00:49 GMT)

Indian Railways Plans 3 Trillion Rupees of Investment by 2012
Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Indian Railways plans 3 trillion rupees ($65.8 billion) of investment by 2012 to develop private container trains, freight corridors and upgrade stations. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 08:09:10 GMT)

Carnahan Helps Investor Recover Money from Gold Coin Investment
Secretary of State Robin Carnahan's Commissioner of Securities Matt Kitzi entered into a Consent Order today with Goldline International, Inc., out of Santa Monica, California, that allowed a Missouri resident to recoup more than $200,000 from an investment in gold coins gone sour. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 10:59:20 GMT)

Aptus Communications: The Next Generation of Investment Software Combines Integrated Online Data Access With an
Amid today's great surfeit of investment strategies and products is a cruel truth: Most don't work and were designed to appeal to the get-rich-quick mentality rather than being based on proven principles that have been successful for decades. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 19:23:00 GMT)

We need pvt investment
The country is facing an "infrastructure deficit" and substantial private investment would be needed to overcome this handicap, says the Prime Minister. Speaking at a seminar on infrastructure, the PM said India required investments to the tune of Rs 14,50,000 crore in the infrastructure sector during the 11th five-year Plan. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 20:20:41 GMT)

Policy to woo private investment soon: PM
The Centre will soon come out with a comprehensive policy comprising regulatory and institutional framework on infrastructure to woo private sector investment, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, said here on Saturday. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 20:27:20 GMT)

Probe on investment gridlock
A high level committee has been appointed by President Mahinda Rajapaksa to look into complaints and problems related to Foreign Investment and Trade Issues. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 20:41:53 GMT)

SmallCapInsights.com Investment Newsletter Provides In-Depth Coverage of Sub-Urban's Pending Acquisition of Premium
SAN DIEGO----SmallCapInsights.com, a leading investment newsletter committed to discovering tomorrow's smallcap breakthroughs, has announced the online release of an audio interview following a new installment of compensated coverage of Sub-Urban Brands , a multi-brand apparel company pursuing high-margin revenue growth in the global fashion industry. (Sat, 07 Oct 2006 21:22:00 GMT)

Indian Prime Minister woos private investment in infrastructure sector
Indian government is working on a policy to attracting more private investment in infrastructure development, said Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 00:23:56 GMT)

Asian airport investment vital for regional growth: analysts
SINGAPORE (AFP) - A glitzy new airport that opened recently in Thailand reflects Asia's need for investment to cope with a fast-growing aviation sector, industry analysts say. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 04:06:28 GMT)

Asian airport investment vital for regional growth: analysts
This handout picture from Airports of Thailand shows Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi international airport. The new airport reflects Asia's need for investment to cope with a fast-growing aviation sector, industry analysts say. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 04:31:21 GMT)

Railways plans investment of $65.8bn by ’12
NEW DELHI: Indian Railways plans Rs3tn ($65.8bn) of investment by 2012 to develop private container trains, freight corridors and upgrade stations. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 06:59:07 GMT)

Fair Wind Sailing School Completes Strategic Investment in BFM Sailing I LLC
Fair Wind Sailing School announces a minority investment in BFM Sailing Charters I LLC to expand sailing opportunities on the Chesapeake Bay and Virgin Islands. (PRWeb Oct 8, 2006) (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 07:10:53 GMT)

Big biz on anvil at India-UK Investment Summit
A number of multi-million dollar contracts between British and Indian companies will be signed during the India-UK Investment Summit here on Tuesday, sources said today. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 08:40:25 GMT)

In Buffalo, a house is a home, not an investment
The old saying is that a house is the biggest single investment most people will make in their lives. But not in the Buffalo Niagara region. Here, a house is a place to live. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 13:09:58 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-08 15:06 GMT: Thames Water faces 8 bln stg bid from state-owned Qatar investment fund - report
LONDON (AFX) - A consortium led by Qatar's state investment fund is preparing a knock-out bid for Thames Water worth as much as 8 bln stg, according to The Independent on Sunday. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 14:24:49 GMT)

Abe says Japan, China agree on proposal for investment accord
_ Japan and China agreed on a Japanese proposal for an early conclusion of an investment agreement, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Sunday. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 14:37:11 GMT)

Asian airport investment vital for regional growth
SINGAPORE, Oct 8 (AFP): A glitzy new airport that opened recently in Thailand reflects Asia's need for investment to cope with a fast-growing aviation sector, industry analysts say. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 16:27:47 GMT)

Investment surge in media baffles many
Country's media industry, particularly the print and electronic media, witnessed a surge in investment in recent years. In most cases, the nouveaux riches, have been in a mad rush to grab a piece of the media. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 16:57:28 GMT)

Japan, China agree to investment pact talks
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Chinese counterpart, Wen Jiabao, agreed in talks Sunday to pursue talks involving their countries and South Korea toward an investment agreement banning discriminatory and unfair practices regarding foreign firms, according to a published report. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 18:02:17 GMT)

Inward investment at record levels
Foreign investment rose 68% in January-September. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 19:25:07 GMT)

Inward investment at record levels
Foreign investment rose 68% in January-September. (Sun, 08 Oct 2006 19:54:34 GMT)

Talent and innovation fuel investment management
Investment management is a $45 trillion business worldwide, and Massachusetts is a major driver of the industry. Thanks to innovation, a world-class talent cluster and sustained reputation, Boston is to money management what Silicon Valley is to computer technology. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 04:20:27 GMT)

Cebu's US$13.4 MLN Investment Plan For 2007 Gets Nod
The Cebu Provincial Development Council (PDC) has approved the proposed P672 million (US$13.4 million) annual investment plan (AIP) for 2007, a huge chunk of which goes to road improvement. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 07:48:11 GMT)

CEBU'S US$13.4 MLN INVESTMENT PLAN FOR 2007 GETS NOD
Infrastructure The Cebu Provincial Development Council (PDC) has approved the proposed P672 million (US$13.4 million) annual investment plan (AIP) for 2007, a huge chunk of which goes to road improvement. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 07:48:11 GMT)

Matrix sees earnings in property investment in 2 years
Matrix International Bhd expects its loss-making property investment and development division to be profitable in the next one to two years in anticipation of increasing revenue from Berjaya Times Square. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 09:48:13 GMT)

Angel investment up 15 percent in U.S.
Angel investment up 15 percent in U.S. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 10:13:04 GMT)

IIB announces further progress on the development of Dubai West Bay Tower investment
International Investment Bank (IIB), a globally focused investment bank based in Bahrain, today announced further progress on the development of West Bay Tower, a commercial real estate investment in which the Bank holds a 65% shareholding. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 10:31:25 GMT)

Jones Lang LaSalle identifies Dubai as major source of Global Real Estate Capital; Middle East overseas investment
Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL), the leading global real estate services and money management firm, identifies the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) region as a major source of global capital against a backdrop of the rising investment by Middle Eastern investors in international real estate markets. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 10:46:25 GMT)

Moody's raises Romanian rating to investment grade on EU entry
Moody's Investors Service raised Romania's sovereign credit rating to investment grade for the first time, saying the country's accession in the European Union as of January 1 should speed up economic recovery. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 10:58:13 GMT)

Integrated Mobile gains $5 million in investment money
Integrated Mobile Inc., a Columbus-based company, has received $5 million in equity-capital investment from Enhanced Equity Fund, a private investment company in New York. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 11:36:17 GMT)

Multinational companies bullish on investment prospects in India : Ernst & Young report
Ernst & Young's, fourth annual report 'Progressions 2006'on global trends in pharmaceutical industry find out that the Indian pharmaceutical industry is poised strategically, as it is gaining renewed favour as an investment destination amongst multinational companies. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 12:01:31 GMT)

OnMobile secures US$ 27.8 million investment for OnMobile
OnMobile, a telecom Value Added Services (VAS) provider has secured strategic financing of US$ 27.8 million from Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs & Polygon Investment Partners. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 12:24:53 GMT)

Microsoft 'guaranteed' SCO investment
( InfoWorld ) - The long-running Linux patent dispute between The SCO Group and IBM took another twist last week when IBM filed court documents that suggest Microsoft agreed to back up BayStar Capital's investment in SCO. Executives from BayStar, an investment company, have said previously that Microsoft introduced BayStar to SCO. In a declaration filed last week with the U.S. District (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 12:41:56 GMT)

Investment banks/mortgage lenders
Getting the wrapping right can only get you so far. That, roughly, is the rationale for the continuing rush of investment banks to scoop up mortgage lenders. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:34:34 GMT)

Global investment banks bullish on RP
International investment firms Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch expect significant improvements in the Philippines’ macroeconomic fundamentals as a result of the fiscal reforms implemented. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:36:12 GMT)

Ethiopia: European Investment Bank Plans Direct Lending to the Private Sector
The European Investment Bank (EIB), on Wednesday, expressed its interest to provide direct lending to the private sector in Ethiopia. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:40:25 GMT)

Hindujas to make initial investment of Rs 500 cr in media bus
The Hinduja Group today said it would invest Rs 500 crore in the first phase of its investment in media business. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:46:30 GMT)

Ethiopia: Investment Promotion Council Being Set Up
The Ethiopian Investment Agency said a national investment promotion advisory council is being set up with a view to attracting foreign investors to be engaged in investment sectors that have been given priority by the industrial development strategy. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:54:43 GMT)

Argentina Investment Through July Near 2005 Total -Central Bank
BUENOS AIRES -(Dow Jones)- The value of investment projects announced in Argentina during the first seven months of the year reached $13.591 billion, just shy of the $14.326 billion seen during all of 2005, the Argentine Central Bank reported Monday. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 16:05:28 GMT)

NWQ Investment Management Co. to Deploy FlexTRADER
FlexTrade Systems, the pioneer in multi-asset algorithmic execution management systems, today announced that NWQ Investment Management Co. will be utilizing FlexTRADER, the leading broker-neutral algorithmic trading platform in the world. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 17:43:44 GMT)