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S3 Investment Company Issues Newsletter Reviewing Recent Events and Upcoming Annual Report
S3 Investment Company, Inc. (OTCBB: SEIH), aholding company with two subsidiaries doing business in the China market,today issued an investor newsletter highlighting the company's expectationsfor its upcoming annual report and reviewing important events of the lasttwo months. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 19:29:22 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 20:02:14 GMT)
IT, telecom cos. commit $16.7 b investment
NEW DELHI: Some of the world's major information technology (IT) and telecom companies have committed investment worth $16.675 billion over the next five years. CISCO, Motorola, Texas Instruments, Dell, Telcordia Technologies (all Chennai), ... (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 20:03:06 GMT)
HSBC's head of European investment banking to quit
LONDON (Reuters) - David Livingstone, HSBC's head of investment banking for Europe, Middle East and Africa, is to leave the bank at the end of the year, an HSBC spokesman said on Monday. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 20:11:08 GMT)
Caisse de depot and Trio Capital create telecom media investment fund
MONTREAL — The Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec and private Montreal investment firm Trio Capital have created a $200-million (U.S.) fund to invest in telecommunications and new media companies, the two investors announced Monday. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 20:25:02 GMT)
Caisse de depot and Trio Capital create a US$200 million telecom media investment fund
MONTREAL (CP) - The Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec and private Montreal investment firm Trio Capital have created a US$200 million fund to invest in telecommunications and new media companies, the two investors announced Monday. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 20:29:31 GMT)
Cousins Investment Chief to Retire
Real estate manager Cousins Properties Inc. on Monday said Chief Investment Officer Tom G. Charlesworth plans to retire at year end. (Mon, 09 Oct 2006 21:20:37 GMT)
China to Curb Investment, Loan Growth, Ma Kai Says (Update1)
Oct. 10 (Bloomberg) -- China will focus on measures to curb excessive growth in investment and loans and tackle the widening trade deficit in the second half, said Ma Kai, the nation's top economic planner. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 01:59:25 GMT)
China to Curb Investment, Loan Growth, Ma Kai Says (Update2)
Oct. 10 (Bloomberg) -- The Chinese government will take more measures to curb excessive growth in investment and loans and will seek to tackle other countries' widening trade deficit with China, said Ma Kai, the nation's top economic planner. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 02:39:10 GMT)
QFII investment quota breaks 8 bln U.S.dollar mark
The combined investment quotas of qualified foreign institutional investors (QFII) broke the 8 billion U.S. dollar mark after the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) said Monday it had granted Credit Suisse a 200 million U.S. dollar quota. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 08:39:13 GMT)
MPs given inaccurate details on investment body
The House of Commons has been given inaccurate information about the leadership of a controversial Northern Ireland investment body. MPs were told the names of directors of the taxpayer-funded Strategic Investment Board (SIB) on July 25 by NIO Minister David Hanson. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:30:50 GMT)
Foreign investment in RP up sharply
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Philippines rose 60.3 percent from a year earlier to $1.15 billion in the seven months to July, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:02:15 GMT)
Manmohan Singh, Blair to address India-UK Investment Summit
London, Oct.10 (ANI): Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh and British Prime Minister Tony Blair will address India-UK Investment Summit this afternoon. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:04:49 GMT)
August Machinery Order Data Reveal Surge In Japanese Fixed Investment
(RTTNews) - The Japanese private sector machinery orders have rebounded in August, indicating the recent strong trends in capital investment, according to data released by the Cabinet office Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:20:57 GMT)
Investment trusts boost share of household financial assets in Japan
_ An annual poll on household financial assets showed Tuesday that Japanese households have shifted some funds from deposits to investment trusts and stocks amid an economic recovery. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:25:16 GMT)
Investment in public works top priority: PM
Declaring that all sectors of Indian economy are open for FDI, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said public works including roads, airports and transport services, besides energy sector are being accorded highest priority for investment. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:10:25 GMT)
Kenya: Third Annual African Investment 'Oscars' Launched in Nairobi
The third annual Africa investor investment awards were officially announced last week in Nairobi, Kenya with the announcement of the shortlisted companies. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:21:23 GMT)
Chrysalis leads investment in ADD treatment company
Chrysalis Ventures is leading a $12.5 million investment in Chronicity Inc., which provides treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder under the name ADD Health and Wellness Centers Inc. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:15:03 GMT)
CI appoints experienced value manager to lead CI Canadian Investment Fund
CI Investments Inc. announced on Tuesday that it has appointed Daniel Bubis, president and chief investment officer of Tetrem Capital Partners Ltd., as lead portfolio manager of CI Canadian Investment Fund and CI Canadian Investment Corporate Class. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:52:19 GMT)
Investment Scandal Trial Underway
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - Prosecutors and lawyers for a once-prominent Republican fundraiser screened potential jurors Tuesday to hear charges that he stole $2 million from a $50 million rare coin investment he managed for the state. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:35:13 GMT)
Ghana: Foreign Direct Investment Under Threat
"The relatively weak macro-economic framework of the country has become a disincentive for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and thereby stifling potential for employment creation," says Mrs. Karikari-Annang, the Executive Director of the Ghana Employers Association. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:53:55 GMT)
Teachers Get Payout For Unfair Investment Deal
More than 50,000 unionized teachers in two states will get checks averaging $450 from a settlement with an investment company that paid a fee to unions to steer business to them, said state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. Spitzer said the $30 million settlement ends his investigation of ING, a Dutch-based investment company that had paid as much as $3 million annually in fees to the New York (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:54:18 GMT)
Intersouth Expands Investment Team, Promoting Analyst To Associate Role On IT Team
DURHAM, N.C. – Intersouth Partners is expanding its investment team, promoting Katrin Burt to an associate. Burt, 30, becomes of the few female venture capitalists in the Southeast. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:33:50 GMT)
Coolstore investment
BURNIE company West Coast Transport has made a multi-million dollar investment in its coolstore on River Rd. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:14:00 GMT)
Merrill Lynch buys stake in alternative investment firm
Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. announced that it has taken a minority stake in alternative investment firm DiMaio Ahmad Capital LLC. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:22:18 GMT)
CI appoints experienced value manager to lead CI Canadian Investment Fund
CI Investments Inc. announced on Tuesday that it has appointed Daniel Bubis, president and chief investment officer of Tetrem Capital Partners Ltd., as lead portfolio manager of CI Canadian Investment Fund and CI Canadian Investment Corporate Class. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:22:38 GMT)
Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Third Quarter Financial Results Release Date
Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust ('Legacy')(TSX: LGY.UN) will release its third quarter financial results on November 2, 2006 to be followed by a conference call at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:30:17 GMT)
Investment Scandal Trial Underway
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - Prosecutors and lawyers for a once-prominent Republican fundraiser screened potential jurors Tuesday to hear charges that he stole $2 million from a $50 million rare coin investment he managed for the state. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:50:26 GMT)
Trio Capital Orchestrates a US$50 Million Investment in Cellfish Media LLC
MONTREAL, Oct. 9 /CNW Telbec/ - Trio Capital, a private Montréal investment firm, today announced in collaboration with Desjardins Venture Capital a US$50 million investment in Cellfish Media LLC, an American company that specializes in the creation and distribution of content for mobile phones. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:45:08 GMT)
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Trio Capital create a US$200 million investment fund
Managed by Trio Capital, the Telecom Media Fund will invest in fast growing sectors of the telecommunications and new media industry. MONTREAL, Oct. 9 /CNW Telbec/ - The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and the private Montréal investment firm Trio Capital today announced the creation of the Telecom Media Fund, a US$200 million fund to be invested over the next three years in companies (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:45:18 GMT)
Investment Co. Takes Stake in Applebee's
Private investment company Breeden Partners LP said Tuesday it acquired 3.9 million shares, or a 5.2 percent stake, in restaurant chain Applebee's International Inc. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:28:12 GMT)
Ghana: Foreign Direct Investment Under Threat
"The relatively weak macro-economic framework of the country has become a disincentive for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and thereby stifling potential for employment creation," says Mrs. Karikari-Annang, the Executive Director of the Ghana Employers Association. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:36:13 GMT)
Investment Co. Takes Stake in Applebee's
(AP) GREENWICH, Conn. Private investment company Breeden Partners LP said Tuesday it acquired 3.9 million shares, or a 5.2 percent stake, in restaurant chain Applebee's International Inc. (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:42:31 GMT)
Investment to spur Dallas ADD treatment centers
Chrysalis Ventures is leading a $12.5 million investment in Chronicity Inc. to launch treatment centers in Dallas and Boston (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 20:09:29 GMT)
Wells-Gardner Announces Presentation at Goldman Sachs Deutsche Bank Securities Gaming Investment Forum at G2E
Wells-Gardner Electronics Corporation announced that the Company will be making an investor presentation at the Goldman Sachs & Deutsche Bank Securities Gaming Investment Forum at the G2E Gaming Show (Tue, 10 Oct 2006 21:01:05 GMT)
State-run social security fund notches up excellent investment performance: official
The investment arm of China's social security fund will break performance records this year, a senior official predicted on Tuesday. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 07:23:37 GMT)
Putin hunts for investment deals in German economic powerhouse
Russian President Vladimir Putin goes hunting for business deals in Germany's economic powerhouse, Bavaria, as part of a bid by Russia to woo the country with investment offers. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 07:39:05 GMT)
Putin hunts for investment deals in German economic powerhouse
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Dresden 10 October. Putin goes hunting for business deals in Germany's economic powerhouse, Bavaria, Wednesday as part of a bid by Russia to woo the country with investment offers. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:01:11 GMT)
Turkey attracts $36 bln investment in 8 mths to Aug
ANKARA, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Turkey attracted $36.4 billion in foreign capital investment in the first eight months of 2006, Deputy Prime Minister Abdullatif Sener said on Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:21:03 GMT)
Foreign investment picture stays bright
A tourism complex on Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang, currently seeking approval from the Ministry of Planning and Investment, is among major new foreign-invested projects under development. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:02:55 GMT)
BOJ Gov Fukui donates investment money to charity
TOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui said on Wednesday he had given a donation to charity of part of profits and principal from his investment in a fund whose manager has been accused of insider trading. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:53:03 GMT)
Taiwan top fund to double bond investment quota
TAIPEI, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan's financial regulator said on Wednesday it has approved a doubling of the quota that the island's largest state-owned fund can invest in bonds, as it seeks to help the fund increase returns on investment. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:22:25 GMT)
Iraq Parliament Passes First Foreign Investment Law - MP
The Iraqi parliament has passed the country's first postwar law that regulates foreign investment in the county's war-ravaged infrastructure, a senior Iraqi parliamentarian said Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:35:17 GMT)
Putin tells West not to be afraid of Russian investment
MOSCOW. Oct 11 (Interfax) - President Vladimir Putin has said foreign countries should not fear Russian investment. "You say that people are afraid of possible investment from Russia. They should not be afraid," he said in an interview with Germany's ARD channel. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:52:25 GMT)
Tamil Nadu poultry farm gets $11 mn foreign investment
Chennai: World Bank arm International Finance Corporation (IFC) Tuesday announced a $11 million investment in a Tamil Nadu poultry farm. IFC will pick up five percent equity in Coimbatore-based Suguna Poultry Farms Ltd, a company spokesperson said. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:29:44 GMT)
SYRIA: Massive investment needed if Damascus to avert water crisis
DAMASCUS, 11 Oct 2006 (IRIN) - Billions of dollars of investment are required over the next decade if Damascus, Syria’s rapidly growing capital, is to avert a critical water crisis, according to a leading development agency. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:03:53 GMT)
Nigeria: Hostile Environment Hampers Investment in Nigeria - Okonjo-Iwuala
Former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has charged Nigerians to stand up and speak boldly on issues relating to Nigeria's economy, saying that hostile environment have hindered private investment in the country. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:14:14 GMT)
SYRIA: Massive investment needed if Damascus to avert water crisis
Source: IRIN Billions of dollars of investment are required over the next decade if Damascus, Syria's rapidly growing capital, is to avert a critical water crisis, according to a leading development agency. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:20:20 GMT)
AspenBio Pharma, Inc. to Present at Paulson Investment's 29th Annual Westergaard SmallCap Conference to Showcase
Paulson Investment Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Paulson Capital Corp. , and Dutton Associates are pleased to announce that Paulson Investment's 29th Annual Westergaard SmallCap Conference will showcase small and emerging growth companies focused on establishing leadership in a broad range of industry sectors, including alternative energy, security, technology, pharmaceutical, (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:11:00 GMT)
Putin speaks on restrictions on foreign investment
MUNICH. Oct 11 (Interfax) - Russia puts restrictions on foreign investment in industries "that are of national security significance" and on foreign participation in developing mineral deposits "that are national or international in scale," but "there are no other restrictions," Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:26:48 GMT)
Putin lashes out at 'hysteria' against Russian investment in Europe
Russian President Vladimir Putin lashed out at "hysteria" against Russian investment after being rebuffed on a bid to boost Moscow's role in troubled European aerospace group EADS. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:49:21 GMT)
CLX Investment Company Announces the Sale of Ownership Interest in eStrategy Solutions and Repayment of Credit Line
CLX Investment Company, Inc. (OTCBB: CLXN), adiversified investment fund, today announced the sale of its equityinterest in eStrategy Solutions, a Texas based e-learning provider, andrepayment of the credit line it had provided for this portfolio investment.The details of the sale are included in a Current Report on Form 8-K filedby the company today. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:16:27 GMT)
Putin lashes out at 'hysteria' against Russian investment in Europe
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during his visit in Munich. Putin lashed out at "hysteria" against Russian investment after being rebuffed on a bid to boost Moscow's role in troubled European aerospace group EADS. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:31:32 GMT)
CLX Investment Company Announces the Sale of Ownership Interest in eStrategy Solutions and Repayment of Credit Line
CLX Investment Company, Inc. (OTCBB: CLXN), adiversified investment fund, today announced the sale of its equityinterest in eStrategy Solutions, a Texas based e-learning provider, andrepayment of the credit line it had provided for this portfolio investment.The details of the sale are included in a Current Report on Form 8-K filedby the company today. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:31:58 GMT)
Putin Urges Germany to Allow Investment
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday told Germany it had no reason to fear investment from Russia, underlining his nation's eagerness to spend its riches from energy sales on business assets in Europe's biggest economy. (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:56:57 GMT)
St. John's Capital Group Adds Jeremy Almand as Chief Investment Officer
St. John's Capital Group,(www.stjohncapital.com), the premier venture capital and real estateinvestment banking company, announced today that Jeremy Almand has joinedSt. John's Capital Group as Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Almand will beresponsible for the strategic plan for St. John's Capital Group'sInvestment Office including tactical asset allocation, risk management,business development, (Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:14:57 GMT)
Leicester a natural destination for Indian investment: report
London, Oct 12 (IANS) Towns in the east Midlands with a large minority of Indian origin such as Leicester need to do more to attract investment from India, according to a latest analysis of inward investment into Britain by consultants Ernst & Young. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 05:53:33 GMT)
Panel calls soccer stadium a solid investment
A soccer stadium is a solid investment for Sandy, Salt Lake County and Utah: That's the message delivered Tuesday by two mayors and the Real Salt Lake team owner to local Rotary Club members. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 06:14:52 GMT)
India, EU should have trade and investment pact: CII
Helsinki, Oct 12 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) should begin negotiations for a trade and investment pact with a detailed analysis of the competitive sectors, says the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:23:49 GMT)
Putin: Germany need not fear Russian investment
MUNICH. Oct 12 (Interfax) - President Vladimir Putin told German businessmen they should not fear Russian investment. "We cannot understand why the media is nervous about Russia's possible investments in Germany," he said at a meeting with German businessmen in Munich on Wednesday. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:57:09 GMT)
Dutch Pension Funds Book Positive 3Q Return On Investment
AMSTERDAM -(Dow Jones)- Dutch pension funds ABP and PGGM Thursday said they booked a positive return on their investment portfolios in the third quarter of 2006 following negative returns in the previous three-month period. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 10:05:37 GMT)
Indonesian Jan-Sept foreign direct investment down
JAKARTA, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Actual foreign direct investment (FDI) in Indonesia fell 44 percent to $4.3 billion in the January-September period from a year ago, government data showed on Thursday. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:02:53 GMT)
EU Calls On France To Ease Laws On Foreign Investment
BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The European Commission Thursday asked France to ease its laws governing foreign investment in certain "strategic sectors." French laws require government clearance for foreign buyouts in industries such as defense and gambling. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:50:27 GMT)
India Asks EU Business to Up Investment
India needs more investment from the EU to develop its economy and is willing to make changes to encourage more foreign involvement, officials said Thursday as both regions laid out plans for a new trade pact. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:13:37 GMT)
India Asks EU Business to Up Investment
India needs more investment from the EU to develop its economy and is willing to make changes to encourage more foreign involvement, officials said Thursday as both regions laid out plans for a new trade pact. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:13:37 GMT)
India Asks EU Business to Up Investment
India needs more investment from the EU to develop its economy and is willing to make changes to encourage more foreign involvement, officials said Thursday as both regions laid out plans for a new trade pact. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:13:37 GMT)
Euro Area June Total Assets Of Investment Funds Drop To EUR5.135 Trillion
(RTTNews) - Total assets of Euro area investment funds amounted to EUR5.135 trillion in June, the European Central Bank said Thursday. In March, the assets of investment funds stood at EUR5.197 trillion. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:20:27 GMT)
CEOS welcome new India-EU trade and investment pact
Helsinki (Finland), Oct.12 (ANI): Chief Executive Officers of Indian and European companies have decided to welcome the new trade and investment agreement between India and the EU. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:05:30 GMT)
Murray says time will tell if T3 a good investment for 'passive' Future Fund
FUTURE Fund chairman David Murray says only time will tell if the Telstra shares the Federal Government intends to transfer to the fund are a good investment. - (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:39:48 GMT)
AmcorpGroup appoints RHB Investment Bank as independent adviser
AmcorpGroup Bhd has appointed RHB Investment Bank Bhd as an independent adviser in relation to major shareholder and executive chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim's conditional voluntary offer to the rest of its shareholders. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:48:11 GMT)
HSFI, PANL and VSR Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On October 3, Paul Johnson, President of Homeland Safety International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HSFI) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 15:03:41 GMT)
HSFI, PANL and VSR Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On October 3, Paul Johnson, President of Homeland Safety International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HSFI) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 15:44:50 GMT)
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN TAIWAN TO BREAK US$10 BILLION
Taipei, Oct. 12 (CNA) Foreign direct investment in Taiwan amounted to US$8.88 billion in the first eight months of this year and is expected to break the US$10 billion mark by year's end, Minister of Economic Affairs Chen Ruey-long said Thursday. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 16:09:18 GMT)
India Seeks More EU Business Investment
India needs more investment from the EU to develop its economy and is willing to make changes to encourage more foreign involvement, officials said Thursday as both regions laid out plans for a new trade pact. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 16:52:12 GMT)
Baird unit sells investment in Berbee
Baird Capital Partners, the U.S.-based buyout fund affiliate of Milwaukee investment firm Robert W. Baird & Co., said Thursday that it has sold its equity interest in Berbee Information Networks Corp. to CDW Corp. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:12:02 GMT)
Baird unit sells investment in Berbee
Baird Capital Partners, the U.S.-based buyout fund affiliate of Milwaukee investment firm Robert W. Baird & Co., said Thursday that it has sold its equity interest in Berbee Information Networks Corp. to CDW Corp. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:41:11 GMT)
Baird unit sells investment in Berbee
Baird Capital Partners, the U.S.-based buyout fund affiliate of Milwaukee investment firm Robert W. Baird & Co., said Thursday that it has sold its equity interest in Berbee Information Networks Corp. to CDW Corp. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:41:11 GMT)
Russia\'s \'unpredictability\' deterring investment, says World Bank
\"The investment climate in Russia has ameliorated considerably over the last several years, but it still has an unstable character,\" it said in a new report. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:16:02 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-12 20:17 GMT: Russia's 'unpredictability' deterring investment, says World Bank
MOSCOW (AFX) - Russia's "unpredictable" policy decisions are deterring investment and leaving the country far behind rival developing economies China and India in global competitiveness, the World Bank said today. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:40:10 GMT)
Investment Firm to Acquire Jacuzzi for $990 Million
Investment group Apollo Management LP intends to purchase well-known spa maker Jacuzzi for $990 million, and take the company private. Questions or Comments? Have a story you'd like to post for free? (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:48:42 GMT)
Zambia: State Approves $65m Indeni Re-Investment Programme
GOVERNMENT has approved capital re-investment programme for the Indeni Petroleum Refinery estimated at US$65 million to run over a period of five years, board chairperson, Buleti Nsemukila, has disclosed. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:50:53 GMT)
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Timing of Third Quarter Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ('RioCan') (TSX: REI.UN) today announced that it will release financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 on November 3, 2006. (Thu, 12 Oct 2006 21:19:41 GMT)
China curbs pension fund investment after scandal
SHANGHAI, Oct 13 (Reuters) - China disclosed new rules on Friday that would restrict the investment of local social insurance funds to bank deposits and government bonds, confirming earlier state media reports. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 04:49:38 GMT)
Moldova approves investment strategy
RBC, 13.10.2006, Chisinau 09:27:25. The Moldovan government has approved the strategy for attracting investment and promoting exports for the period until 2015. The republic's Economy Minister Igor Dodon said on Thursday that the document contained a new outlook on the process of attracting investment and promoting Moldova's exports. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 06:04:45 GMT)
Investment in Russian fixed assets to grow to $265 billion by 2009 -Kudrin
Beijing. Oct 13 (Interfax-China) - The amount of investment in Russia's fixed assets is to reach $264.9 billion by 2009, Russian Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin told a Russian-Chinese workshop in Beijing on Friday. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 06:11:48 GMT)
Harvard finishes ethics investigation in Russian investment case
Harvard University has completed an ethics investigation of an economics professor for his role in an international investment scandal, but is not saying if he was penalized. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 06:21:39 GMT)
MIDF Restructures Its Investment Banking Unit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd (MIDF) has announced a restructuring of its companies pursuant to the guidelines on investment banks jointly issued by Bank Negara Malaysia and Securities Commission on July 1, last year. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 08:15:22 GMT)
MIDF announces restructuring of its investment banking unit
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd (MIDF) has announced the restructuring of its investment banking unit. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:09:24 GMT)
RHB Sakura renamed RHB Investment Bank
RHB Sakura Merchant Bankers Bhd (RHB Sakura) has been renamed RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB Investment Bank) with effect from Oct 10, 2006. RHB Investment Bank said on Oct 13, the move was in line with the "Guidelines on Investment Banks" issued by Bank Negara Malaysia and the Securities Commission. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:33:21 GMT)
India, EU decide to sign Trade and Investment Agreement
Giving a major push to their strategic partnership, India and the 25-nation European Union (EU) today decided to sign a Trade and Investment Agreement, a comprehensive pact that will cover a vast spectrum of sectors. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:06:19 GMT)
Harvard finishes ethics investigation in Russian investment case
Harvard University has completed an ethics investigation of an economics professor for his role in an international investment scandal, but is not saying if he was penalized. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:31:10 GMT)
Comment: Is investment banking ready for enterprise software?
Traditionally, lines of business within investment banks have built their own application suites, tailored to the particular business process and asset classes handled. However, this ... (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 13:14:03 GMT)
India, EU decide to sign Trade and Investment Agreement
Giving a major push to their strategic partnership, India and the 25-nation European Union (EU) on Friday decided to sign a Trade and Investment Agreement, a comprehensive pact that will cover a vast spectrum of sectors. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 14:54:59 GMT)
Singapore, Slovak Republic sign Investment Guarantee Agreement
SINGAPORE: Singapore companies have one more Central European market to expand into now that Slovakia and Singapore have signed an Investment Guarantee Agreement or IGA. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 15:35:03 GMT)
Assn calls for broader investment alternatives, pension coverage - Peru
Peru's private pension fund managers (AFPs) has called for broader investment alternatives and the incorporation of independent workers into the pension system, AFP association head Pedro Flecha told BNamericas. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 15:51:07 GMT)
New education program targets investment fraud
VANCOUVER — The new InvestRight program launched today by the BC Securities Commission (BCSC) will help those most at risk of investment fraud — seniors, faith-based groups, pre-retirement baby boomers, ethnic and immigrant communities, Attorney General Wally Oppal said. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:10:00 GMT)
STARTING PAY: investment banks and fund managers still highest
Graduate starting salaries among Association of Graduate Recruioers employers, surveyed in the summer by Hobsons' planning and research division, had grown by a median of 2.9 per cent on the previous year to £23,136. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 17:25:44 GMT)
Nigeria: Afenifere Set to Sue Oodua Investment, Govs
THE PanYoruba Socio-Cultural Group, Afenifere, yesterday said that it has concluded plans to drag to court the Oodua Investment Company and the owner State Governors over their plans to privatise three hotels owned by the Investment Company. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 17:55:45 GMT)
The World Bank Group - IMF Africa Investment Club (AIC) to Host a Dinner and Fundraising Event at the IMF Headquarters
The World Bank Group – IMF Africa Investment Club, the IMF Community Relations Office and Agape Word Center Church International are sponsoring a dinner and fundraising event at the IMF headquarters at 700 19th Street, NW, to benefit the Kabwata Bupilo HIV/AIDS Center in Lusaka, Zambia. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 18:11:28 GMT)
*Northeast Development Signs Financing Agreement With A European Investment Firm
(RTTNews) - Northeast Development (NHVP.PK) signs financing agreement with a European investment firm. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 20:06:06 GMT)
NHVP: To Receive Funding from European Investment Firm
Northeast Development Corp. (NHVP) announced that the corporation has entered into a financing agreement with a European investment firm. Raven Investments PLC has agreed to provide Northeast Development Corp. with equity backed financing for real estate development. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 20:20:43 GMT)
Foamex Gets Commitment For Equity Investment,Exit Financing
Foamex International Inc. (FMXIQ) received commitments for new equity investment and exit financing to emerge from Chapter 11 and filed a motion in the bankruptcy court seeking approval of the commitments. (Fri, 13 Oct 2006 23:50:01 GMT)
Harvard finishes ethics investigation in Russian investment case
A Harvard University economics professor whose role in an international investment scandal was the subject of an internal ethics investigation has been stripped of his honorary university title. (Sat, 14 Oct 2006 02:20:50 GMT)
Ex-manager of real estate investment firm indicted
The former property manager for a Milwaukee real estate investment firm has been indicted for allegedly embezzling over $240,000 from three banks used by the firm. (Sat, 14 Oct 2006 02:35:38 GMT)
Russia plans limits on foreign investment in 'strategic sectors'
Russia's energy and industry ministry has issued plans to impose limits on foreign investment in strategic sectors of the Russian economy including energy reserves. (Sat, 14 Oct 2006 04:23:57 GMT)
Russia plans limits on foreign investment in 'strategic sectors'
A Volga GAZ-24 car seen in Moscow. Russia's energy and industry ministry has issued plans to impose limits on foreign investment in strategic sectors of the Russian economy including energy reserves (Sat, 14 Oct 2006 04:51:32 GMT)
iMPZ targets $408m investment
Dubai's International Media Production Zone has attracted 40 companies so far and aims to gain $408m in investment in industrial facilities when completed in 2007, reported Gulf News. Infrastructure work is continuing and the first phase of pre-built units for printing and packaging companies should be ready by the middle of next year. (Sat, 14 Oct 2006 05:01:25 GMT)
Russia plans limits on foreign investment in 'strategic sectors'
Moscow - Russia's energy and industry ministry issued plans on Friday to impose limits on foreign investment in strategic sectors of the Russian economy including energy reserves. (Sat, 14 Oct 2006 08:38:12 GMT)
Russian Plans to Limit Foreign Investment in Strategic Sectors
Russia’s energy and industry ministry has issued plans to impose limits on foreign investment in strategic sectors of the Russian economy including energy reserves, AFP reports. “The draft law was sent to the government today... (Sat, 14 Oct 2006 09:28:57 GMT)
Chemeketa bond is a wise investment
Chemeketa Community College is a great investment. It fills a critical place in our regional need for a strong educational system -- preschool through college. (Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:22:32 GMT)
TAIWAN TRADE, INVESTMENT DELEGATION LEAVES FOR EASTERN EUROPE
Taipei, Oct. 14 (CNA) A delegation formed by Taiwan's Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA) departed Saturday for Eastern Europe for a trade and investment promotion tour. (Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:54:08 GMT)
Major investment proposals in State
Gwalior, Oct 14: During the last two years proposals for industrial investment to the tune of Rs 513 crore have been received in the state. (Sat, 14 Oct 2006 17:41:08 GMT)
Connect celebrates tenth anniversary amid a more positive investment climate
A WAVE of new companies backed by technology support network Connect Scotland are set to float on the Alternative Investment Market in the next two years. (Sat, 14 Oct 2006 23:14:36 GMT)
Every investment carries one or more types of risk
Risk is the measurable chance that something either loses or fails to gain in value. Every type of investment is accompanied by one or more... (Sun, 15 Oct 2006 07:20:36 GMT)
Annuity is more insurance than investment
Q: I've recently met with two financial planners-investment advisers. They are very enthusiastic about an investment called an equity indexed annuity. (Sun, 15 Oct 2006 07:37:50 GMT)
UAE investment group acquires stake in Dubai property firm
Zabeel Investments, the UAE-based multi-diversified investment company, has acquired a significant stake in Asteco Development Management, the real estate development management arm of the Asteco Group of Companies, headquartered in Dubai. (Sun, 15 Oct 2006 08:14:34 GMT)
Govt Sets Up Technical Office For Uije`s Public Investment Programme
Luanda, 10/15 -The Cabinet Council has created a Technical Office for the management of the projects included in northern Uije Province`s Public Investment Programmes (PIP), as published in a recent edition of the State Gazette. (Sun, 15 Oct 2006 08:59:37 GMT)
Check the tires before hopping aboard a friend's investment offer
Question 1: A fellow book club member friend tells you about an investment opportunity that has earned returns of 20 percent during the past year. Your investments have been performing poorly, and you're interested in earning higher returns. This person is your friend and you trust him. (Sun, 15 Oct 2006 09:12:05 GMT)
Catalyst Cautious Over TAM Investment Offer
By Anonymous After New York investment company Third Avenue Management (TAM) announced in July it wanted to double its share in Catalyst Paper to nearly 40%, Catalyst Paper responded in August with a protection plan that includes six months to analyze TAM's offer. (Sun, 15 Oct 2006 09:21:40 GMT)
Boston-based investment firm purchases Cinram warehouse
LA VERGNE — High Street Equity Advisors LLC, a Boston-based real estate investment firm, has purchased a 518,400-square-foot distribution warehouse for $17.4 million. (Sun, 15 Oct 2006 10:42:42 GMT)
Mandelson backs new EU-India trade and investment agreement
The EU Commissioner for Trade, Peter Mandelson, has this week told Indian and EU Business leaders that EU and India should boost their bilateral trade and economic relationship with a new trade and investment agreement. (Sun, 15 Oct 2006 13:27:58 GMT)
City Council to discuss investment policies
The City Council will discuss investment policies at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Town Hall at 400 Magnolia Ave. (Sun, 15 Oct 2006 15:38:40 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-15 16:27 GMT: Qatar Investment Authority is frontrunner in RWE's Thames Water auction - report
LONDON (AFX) - The Qatar Investment Authority is thought to be the leader in the bidding for Thames Water, owned by Germany's RWE AG, the Sunday Times reported, without citing sources. (Sun, 15 Oct 2006 15:54:19 GMT)
Bilateral FTA & Investment Agreements Overview
This 22-page document gives a general overview of free trade agreements (FTAs) and bilateral investment treaties (BITs) that have been signed or are being negotiated all over the world. (Sun, 15 Oct 2006 20:32:45 GMT)
Frozen-food company attracts Calif. investment fund
When a California investment fund went fishing for companies that matched its environmentally conscious philosophy, it netted a Scottsdale doctor and her new line of organic frozen meals. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 05:01:02 GMT)
M&As luring investment banks here
Steady merger-and-acquisition activity in Minnesota has caught the eyes of boutique investment banks from outside the state. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 05:23:17 GMT)
Former investment bank closes Charlotte operation
Madison Keats, a local investment-banking firm that has been accused of fraud by a former employee, has closed. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 05:23:46 GMT)
Gref proposes foreign investment agency
MOSCOW. Oct 16 (Interfax) - Russian Economic Development and Trade Minister German Gref suggested setting an agency up to draw foreign investment into Russia. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 08:07:10 GMT)
Foreign diirect investment into Malaysia down
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Malaysia dipped to US$3.97bil (RM14.69bil) last year, compared to 2004 when US$4.62 bil (RM17.09bil) in FDIs was recorded. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:54:24 GMT)
Scania CEO says investment banks overestimating savings from MAN merger UPDATE
STOCKHOLM (AFX) - Scania AB ( Nachrichten ) 's chief executive Leif Oestling, said investment banks are overestimating the the cost savings from a Scania, MAN ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) merger. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 10:42:53 GMT)
Investment firm Osprey ups stake in AWG to 22 pct
LONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Investment group Osprey Acquisitions said on Monday the firm has raised its stake in bid target AWG Plc to 22.05 percent from 21.1 percent, as it moves to fend off potential counterbidders for the UK water company. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:23:57 GMT)
80% jump in BoI lump sum investment business
Bank of Ireland Life has announced an increase of 80% in its lump sum investment sales to September 2006. The bank also said today that overall new business sales grew by 29% to €295.7m compared to the same period last year. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:36:06 GMT)
Bahrain Investment Wharf assigns dredging and land reclamation supervision contract to Dar Al-Handasah
Bahrain Investment Wharf (BIW) signed a contract with the international consultant, Dar Al-Handasah Consultants - Shair and Partners on October 16, assigning the supervision for the dredging and land reclamation works. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:01:35 GMT)
Malaysia's Westmont proposes 5 bln dlr Bangladesh investment
A consortium led by Malaysia's Westmont Group has proposed a five-billion-dollar plan to build gas and power plants in Bangladesh in what would be the biggest foreign investment in the country. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:10:57 GMT)
Malaysia's Westmont proposes 5 bln dlr Bangladesh investment
An employee turns a valve at a pipeline. A consortium led by Malaysia's Westmont Group has proposed a five-billion-dollar plan to build gas and power plants in Bangladesh in what would be the biggest foreign investment in the country. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:31:33 GMT)
Legal, law enforcement transparency will lead to investment rating hike -Gref
MOSCOW. Oct 16 (Interfax) - Russia needs to develop its court and law enforcement systems to receive further hikes in its investment rating, Economic Development and Trade Minister German Gref has said. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:35:26 GMT)
80% jump in BoI lump sum investment business
Bank of Ireland Life has announced an increase of 80% in its lump sum investment sales to September 2006. The bank also said today that overall new business sales grew by 29% to €295.7m compared to the same period last year. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:35:45 GMT)
Foreign investment rate to reach seven billion dollars
Iran - Investment Director General of the Foreign Investment Department of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance Ahmad Jamali here Monday said that the foreign investment rate in the current Iranian year (started March 21) is expected to reach seven billion dollars. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:46:49 GMT)
Socso To Discuss Wider Investment With Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Social Security Organisation (Socso) will hold talks with the Finance Ministry soon to widen its investment scope to enable it to increase its income, Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri Dr Fong Chan Onn said Monday. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:50:56 GMT)
China Sends Teams to 12 Provinces to Probe Illicit Investment Projects
Text of report in English by official Chinese news agency Xinhua (New China News Agency) Beijing, 16 October: China's State Council, or the cabinet, has decided to send six teams of officials to 12 provinces to assess their performance in halting illicit investment projects. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 14:13:28 GMT)
UN: Bangladesh Got US$692 Million Foreign Direct Investment In 05
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP)--Foreign direct investment in Bangladesh rose to US$692 million in 2005 - a sizable chunk of it in manufacturing sector - highlighting the country's improved investment climate, a new U.N. report said Monday. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 14:22:07 GMT)
Iran: Foreign investment rate to reach seven billion dollars
Director General of the Foreign Investment Department of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance Ahmad Jamali said on Monday that the foreign investment rate in the current Iranian year (started March 21) is expected to reach seven billion dollars. -IRNA (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:23:35 GMT)
LoJack to Enter Cargo Security Market Through Investment and Brand Licensing Agreement With SC-Integrity
LoJack Corporation , the leading global provider of tracking and recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, today announced that it is entering the cargo security market through an investment in SC-integrity, a Bothell, Washington- based company providing comprehensive solutions for cargo theft prevention, investigation, tracking and recovery. Under the terms of the agreement signed today, LoJack (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:44:58 GMT)
Foreign Investment in Myanmar at Record
Foreign investment in Myanmar has hit its highest-ever total since it opened to outside investors in 1988, reaching more than US$6 billion in the 2005-06 fiscal year according to government statistics seen Monday. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 16:59:36 GMT)
Good economic growth to spur foreign investment-UN
GENEVA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Strong economic growth and buoyant stock markets should fuel a fresh rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2006 after it jumped 29 percent worldwide last year to $916 billion, the United Nations said on Monday. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:00:06 GMT)
Poor nations push investment boom
Developing countries are investing a record amount overseas, as cross-border foreign investment recovers. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:13:05 GMT)
Prosecutor: Coin dealer stole Ohio’s investment money right away
TOLEDO — A politically connected coin dealer accused of stealing from a $50 million state investment in rare coins began taking the money for personal uses as soon as he got it in 1998, a prosecutor told a jury Monday. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:16:32 GMT)
Global inflows of foreign direct investment soar
Global inflows of foreign direct investment grew by 29 per cent in 2005 as an “upsurge” in international mergers and acquisitions outweighed concerns in countries as diverse as the US and France over foreign ownership of strategic assets. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:23:05 GMT)
Poor nations push investment boom
Developing countries are investing a record amount overseas, as cross-border foreign investment recovers. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:29:56 GMT)
Emerging markets challenge west in global investment surge: UNCTAD
Global foreign direct investment rose by 29 percent in 2005 to 916 billion dollars as investors from emerging markets burst onto the scene as rivals for western multinationals, the UN trade and development agency said in a report. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 18:00:33 GMT)
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