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Emerging markets challenge west in global investment surge: UNCTAD
Hong Kong's skyline at dusk. Global foreign direct investment rose by 29 percent in 2005 to 916 billion dollars as investors from emerging markets like Hong Kong burst onto the scene as rivals for western multinationals. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 18:01:21 GMT)
Chile: A Compelling Investment
Roger Nusbaum submits: I've written about Chile as an investment destination several times in the past. I personally have exposure through one of the bank stocks listed on the NYSE. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 18:25:49 GMT)
Emerging markets challenge west in global investment surge: UNCTAD
GENEVA : Global foreign direct investment rose by 29 percent in 2005 to US$916 billion 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 18:40:51 GMT)
Nigeria: PenCom Explores Private Equity for Pension Fund Investment
THE National Pension Commission has begun exploring fresh investment outlets for the nation's over N600 billion pension funds, the Director-General (D-G), Alh. Kabir Ahmad, weekend disclosed this in Abuja. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:21:20 GMT)
Ireland gets less foreign investment
Ireland experienced a significant reversal of investment from foreign multinationals last year, a new UN report has revealed. Much of the decline is as a result of US companies repatriating money home as a result of a change in legislation in the US. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:43:20 GMT)
LoJack to Enter Cargo Security Market Through Investment and Brand Licensing Agreement With SC-Integrity
WESTWOOD, Mass., Oct. 16 -- 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. (Mon, 16 Oct 2006 20:22:48 GMT)
Asian Investment Heads Overseas
Asian countries, flush with large foreign currency reserves, are emerging as a major source of foreign direct investment as they seek access to resources and markets across the world, the United Nations' trade body said. (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 03:47:19 GMT)
Govt talks up $11m Indy investment
Queensland's Tourism Minister says the State Government is happy with its multi-million dollar investment in the Gold Coast Indy. (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 04:05:00 GMT)
*Consolidated Biofuels Signs LoI With International Bio Fuels For Equity Investment
(RTTNews) - Consolidated Biofuels (CSBF.PK) signs LoI with International Bio Fuels for Equity Investment. (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 09:20:17 GMT)
Consolidated Biofuels Signs LOI With International Bio Fuels For Equity Investment - Quick Facts
(RTTNews) - Consolidated Biofuels, Inc. (CSBF.PK) on Tuesday said it recently executed a letter of intent with International Bio Fuels Corp., that provides for International to make a substantial equity investment into consolidated. (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 09:34:47 GMT)
City to consider investment fund for gas well cash
ARLINGTON -- Arlington parks will get a much-needed boost if the City Council adopts a recommendation to create an investment fund with the city's gas-well windfall at today's meeting. (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 09:52:46 GMT)
China, H.K. top Asian destinations for foreign investment: report
_ China and Hong Kong received the most foreign direct investment among Asian countries in recent few years, according to a report released Tuesday by the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development. (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:42:10 GMT)
Entrepreneur hopes prize idea will win investment
DRIVING instructor Diana Cruttwell has designed an innovative product which she hopes will win her major investment from the Dragons on BBC 2's Dragon's Den. (17/10/2006 12:42:08) (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:47:15 GMT)
CSBF: Announces LOI for Equity Investment by International Bio Fuels Corp.
Consolidated Biofuels, Inc. (CSBF) announced a Letter of Intent with International Bio Fuels Corporation, a private company headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, that will, when formalized, provide a substantial equity investment by International into Consolidated. (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:04:57 GMT)
Jefferies meets profit view; investment banking revenue up 35%
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Jefferies Group Inc. nailed analysts' profit estimates, reporting Tuesday that third-quarter net income rose 19%, driven by a 35% increase in investment banking revenue. (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:28:46 GMT)
Global foreign investment rose sharply in 2005
Corporate foreign investment worldwide has risen for the second year in a row, reaching $916 billion, but remains far below the record of $1.41 trillion set in 2000. (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:53:10 GMT)
GMR scales up investment in airport project
MUMBAI, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Construction firm GMR Infrastructure Ltd. said on Tuesday it planned an additional investment of 5.23 billion rupees in the international airport it was developing in the southern Andhra Pradesh state. (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:53:54 GMT)
Investment should be used to renovate industrial sector - Putin
ZELENOGRAD. Oct 17 (Interfax) - Investment in the Russian economy should be used to ensure the technological renovation of Russian industry, President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting of the council on science, technologies and education in Zelenograd on Tuesday. (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 14:20:21 GMT)
Uganda: Foreign Investment Goes Up
UGANDA is a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) front-runner in the sub-region with inflows rising by 16% to US$258 million in 2005, investment state minister Prof. Ssemakula Kiwanuka has said. (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 15:35:35 GMT)
Merrill investment banking pipeline at record level: CFO
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Merrill Lynch & Co.'s backlog of investment banking assignments are at a record level, the company's chief financial officer said Tuesday. (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 15:55:04 GMT)
Nigeria: 'Social Responsibility is an Investment'
CORPORATE organisations have been enjoined to embrace the aspect of corporate social responsibility as an investment in a strategic asset or distinctive capability, rather than an expense. (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 18:23:45 GMT)
China Sends Officials to Probe Illicit Investment Projects
China sends officials to probe illicit investment projects BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- 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. (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 19:16:32 GMT)
SAP NetWeaver(R) Fund Makes Strategic Investment in ArisGlobal
Delivering on its commitment to help customers and partners experience the business value of enterprise service-oriented architecture (enterprise SOA), SAP AG today announced it has made a minority investment in ArisGlobal Holdings LLC (ArisGlobal), a leading provider of pharmacovigilance and safety, registration information management, clinical trials management and medical communications (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:14:32 GMT)
Nigeria: Potential Flaws in Nigeria's Energy Investment Protection Laws
In the last one and a half decades there have been quite a number of significant reforms to improve Nigeria's drive to attract foreign investment. These developments are not isolated and owe their origin to dynamics in international political economy. (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:28:04 GMT)
Brazil Fin Min: Foreign Investment Decline Transitory
BRASILIA -(Dow Jones)- A decline in net foreign investment inflows into Brazil, noted in a United Nations study published Monday, is "transitory" and " not worrisome," Brazilian Finance Minister Guido Mantega said Tuesday. (Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:49:57 GMT)
Granik Joins Sports Investment Firm
Former NBA deputy commissioner Russ Granik has joined Galatioto Sports Partners, a New York investment firm that specializes in sports team sales. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:37:33 GMT)
State bans Delaware investment scheme
Because a Vermonter lost $50,000 in an investment scheme, the state announced Tuesday it has ordered Trade Credit Intergiro Ltd. not to pitch a product called "factoring fixed income offerings" in Vermont again. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:22:19 GMT)
Jharkhand invites Chinese steel firm for investment
Ranchi, Oct 18 (IANS) Jharkhand state officials have invited a Chinese steel firm to explore investment opportunities in the state. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 09:08:28 GMT)
Mellon earnings climb on higher investment fees
Mellon Financial Corp. on Wednesday said third-quarter profit climbed 13 percent as higher investment management fees helped boost revenue. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:13:30 GMT)
China's investment growth still not in check-Wen
BEIJING, Oct 18 (Reuters) - China will keep a tight grip on bank lending and land supply because it is too early to be sure that a recent slowdown in investment and credit growth will last, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Wednesday. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:14:56 GMT)
JPMorgan's Profit Rises on Investment-Banking Fees, Cost Cuts
Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- biggest U.S. bank, said third-quarter profit rose as Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon wrung more costs from the 2004 purchase of Bank One Corp. and investment-banking fees surged. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:31:33 GMT)
Ethiopia invites Indian investment
NEW DELHI: Ethiopia invites Indian investment in textiles, leather, agriculture processing, construction and small scale industries under its industrial development strategy, said Ethiopian Minister of Trade and Industry, Girma Biru, at a luncheon meeting organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:54:26 GMT)
Investment banking lifts JP Morgan
A strong performance in investment banking helped JP Morgan Chase, the third biggest US bank, to report on Wednesday a 32 per cent rise in third-quarter net income. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:55:25 GMT)
JPMorgan Profit Rises, Led by Investment-Banking Fees (Update1)
Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- biggest U.S. bank, said profit rose as Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon wrung more costs from the 2004 purchase of Bank One Corp. and investment-banking fees surged. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 12:01:28 GMT)
J.P. Morgan profit soars on investment banking
The nation's third largest financial institution reported a 30% jump in quarterly profit on strength in investment banking and market activity. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 12:38:30 GMT)
Mellon earnings climb on higher investment fees
Mellon Financial Corp. on Wednesday said third-quarter profit climbed 13 percent as higher investment management fees helped boost revenue. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 12:39:17 GMT)
Prosecutor: coin dealer stole Ohio's investment money right away
TOLEDO (AP) - 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. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 12:43:24 GMT)
Ethiopia wants more Indian investment
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Ethiopia has invited Indian investment in various sectors, including infrastructure, textiles, leather, agriculture processing and small-scale industries. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 13:23:51 GMT)
JPMorgan Profit Rises, Led by Investment-Banking Fees (Update3)
Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- biggest U.S. bank, said profit rose 30 percent as investment- banking fees surged and it set aside less money for bad loans. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 13:27:12 GMT)
JPMorgan Profit Rises, Led by Investment-Banking Fees (Update3)
Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- biggest U.S. bank, said profit rose 30 percent as investment- banking fees surged and it set aside less money for bad loans. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 13:31:38 GMT)
JPMorgan investment bank fees lift 3rd-qtr profits
JPMorgan Chase & Co. , the third largest U.S. bank, said on Wednesday quarterly net income rose sharply on record investment banking fees and strong gains from bond underwriting and loan syndications. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:11:34 GMT)
JPMorgan Profit Rises, Led by Investment-Banking Fees (Update4)
Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- biggest U.S. bank, said profit rose 30 percent on record investment-banking fees and fewer provisions for bad loans. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:01:45 GMT)
UK pools 'need major investment'
Campaigners say Britain's swimming pools need massive investment if they are to stay open. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:42:17 GMT)
JPMorgan investment bank fees lift profits
JPMorgan Chase & Co. , the third largest U.S. bank, said on Wednesday that quarterly net income rose about 32 percent on record investment banking fees and strong gains from bond underwriting and loan syndications. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:22:45 GMT)
CLX Investment Company Announces Zonda Inc.'s Exhibit at the World's Largest Medical Trade Event
CLX Investment Company, Inc. (OTCBB: CLXN), a d (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:23:51 GMT)
JPMorgan Profit Rises, Led by Investment-Banking Fees (Update5)
Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- largest U.S. bank, said profit rose 30 percent on record investment-banking fees and fewer provisions for bad loans. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 18:01:28 GMT)
JPMorgan Profit Rises, Led by Investment-Banking Fees (Update6)
Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- largest U.S. bank, said profit rose 30 percent on record investment-banking fees and fewer provisions for bad loans. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 19:46:38 GMT)
MGIC Investment's Book Value Growth Better Than I Predicted
Dah Hui Lau submits: I last wrote about MGIC Investment Corporation in September. The company recently reported net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 of $130.0 million, compared with the $142.4 million for the same quarter a year ago, a decrease of 8.7%. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:14:32 GMT)
JPMorgan Profit Rises, Led by Investment-Banking Fees (Update7)
Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- largest U.S. bank, said profit rose 30 percent on record investment-banking fees and fewer provisions for bad loans. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:46:25 GMT)
Boutique Investment Bank Attracts The Biggest Corporate Clients
Evercore Partners is a small boutique investment banker that carries some very heavy loads. (Wed, 18 Oct 2006 23:00:00 GMT)
China's Economic Growth Slows on Investment Controls (Update2)
Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- China's economic growth slowed last quarter from the fastest pace in more than a decade as Premier Wen Jiabao curbed investment. (Thu, 19 Oct 2006 02:57:14 GMT)
China's Economic Growth Slows on Investment Controls (Update3)
Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- China's economic growth slowed for the first time in a year as Premier Wen Jiabao curbed investment to keep the world's fastest-growing major economy from overheating. (Thu, 19 Oct 2006 04:34:04 GMT)
China May End Foreign Investment Freeze
Chinese financial regulators might lift a moratorium on new foreign investment in securities brokerages in the second half of 2007, an official newspaper said Thursday. (Thu, 19 Oct 2006 05:35:53 GMT)
Arnault, Frere to Form Investment Co.
The chairman of luxury group LVMH, Bernard Arnault, and fellow billionaire and Belgian financier Albert Frere said Thursday they would create a joint investment structure with an equity financing capacity of up to euro1 billion . (Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:10:09 GMT)
China's Economic Growth Slows on Investment Controls (Update5)
Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- China's economic expansion slowed for the first time in a year as Premier Wen Jiabao curbed investment to keep the world's fastest-growing major economy from overheating. (Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:24:17 GMT)
Sri Lanka Sees Foreign Investment Growth
Despite the recent flare-up of violence, Sri Lanka expects to attract a record level of foreign direct investment this year, the government said. (Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:43:30 GMT)
Russian tycoon's firm denies report of GM investment
MOSCOW, Oct 19 (Reuters) - The investment firm of Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska said on Thursday that a German magazine report that said he was buying up shares in U.S. auto giant General Motors was incorrect. (Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:40:44 GMT)
Hampshire Appoints New Investment Managers
The Hampshire Pension Fund has completed a major review of its investment management arrangements with the appointment of 10 new managers. The appointments follow a comprehensive review of the fund's assets and liabilities over the past 18 months with the assistance of actuary Hewitt Associates . Bramdean Asset Management also assisted with the process. (Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:16:09 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Foreign Direct Investment Up
ZIMBABWE last year recorded a marked increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows into the country, a World Investment Report said. (Thu, 19 Oct 2006 16:08:23 GMT)
Summers Joins Investment Group
Former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers will join a New York-based global investment group as a part-time managing director. The D. E. Shaw Group announced today that Summers "will be involved on a part-time basis in various strategic initiatives and high-level portfolio management activities." (Thu, 19 Oct 2006 16:46:48 GMT)
Harvard's Summers joins NYC investment firm
Former Harvard University president Larry Summers will join a global investment firm in New York as a part-time managing director. (Thu, 19 Oct 2006 19:33:24 GMT)
Paulson Investment Company, Inc. Completes Public Offering of Common Stock and Warrants for ICOP Digital, Inc.
Paulson Investment Company, Inc., a whollyowned subsidiary of Paulson Capital Corp. ('Paulson') (NASDAQ: PLCC), todayannounced its completion of a registered public offering for ICOP Digital,Inc. (NASDAQ: ICOP) (NASDAQ: ICOPW) (NYSE Arca: ICOP) (NYSE Arca: ICOPW).The offering provided for the sale of one million shares of common stock at$4.60 per share and one million redeemable warrants at $1.37 (Thu, 19 Oct 2006 20:16:26 GMT)
Syria needs billions of dollars in investment to avert water crisis
Billions of dollars of investment are required over the next decade if Damascus is to avert a critical water crisis, according to a leading development agency. The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the development agency of the Japanese government, has taken a lead role in tackling Syria's growing water shortages. (Thu, 19 Oct 2006 20:18:49 GMT)
Zarlink Receives Technology Partnerships Canada Investment to Develop Technologies Supporting Network Migration
OTTAWA, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zarlink Semiconductor ( Nachrichten ) (NYSE/TSX:ZL) today announced that it will be receiving a research and development investment of up to CND$7.1 million over a three-year period through TPC (Technology Partnerships Canada), an agency of Industry Canada, to develop innovative semiconductor technologies that will allow service providers to migrate to a (Thu, 19 Oct 2006 20:26:52 GMT)
Flaherty & Crumrine Investment Grade Preferred Fund Declares Distributions
Flaherty & Crumrine Investment Grade Preferred Fund (TSX: FAC.UN) is pleased to announce distributions in the amount of $0.13333 per unit per month for record dates in October to December 2006 as follows: (Thu, 19 Oct 2006 20:45:23 GMT)
Flaherty & Crumrine Investment Grade Fixed Income Fund Declares Distributions
- Flaherty & Crumrine Investment Grade Fixed Income Fund (TSX: FFI.UN)is pleased to announce distributions in the amount of $0.125 per unit per month for record dates in October to December 2006 as follows: (Thu, 19 Oct 2006 20:46:24 GMT)
CVRD obtains Investment Canada Act approval for its proposed takeover of Inco
TORONTO (CP) - Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (NYSE:RIO) has obtained approval under the Investment Canada Act for its $19-billion takeover of Canadian nickel giant Inco Ltd. (TSX:N), clearing the final regulatory hurdle needed to complete the all-cash bid.CVRD (NYSE:RIO), the world's largest iron ore miner, said late Thursday it has received a "net benefit to Canada" ruling from Ottawa - a key step (Thu, 19 Oct 2006 22:59:55 GMT)
Health Groups Applaud Ethical Investment Bill
Leading health groups and experts are welcoming MP Maryan Street’s Private Member’s Bill that would stop Crown investment in tobacco companies. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 03:47:58 GMT)
Regional Investment Centres’ initiative paying dividends
The novel thought of establishing regional investment centres is now laying golden eggs, latest investment data reveals. The architect of the scheme three years ago was Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), now proud that pioneer regional investment centres have pooled significant investment. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 06:06:32 GMT)
RUXX investment index set to open 0.37% up
MOSCOW, October 20 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's investment index will open Friday at 689.94 points, up 0.37% on the previous day's trading, following Thursday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 07:20:16 GMT)
WGC’s Gold Investment Digest launched
LONDON (Mineweb.com) --Of interest to followers of the gold market, The World Gold Council has launched Gold Investment Digest, which it describes as a concise and comprehensive analysis, designed to provide market professionals with a single, straightforward source on economic factors and investment trends that influence the gold market. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 08:36:31 GMT)
Audi suspends major Hungary investment in tax row
BUDAPEST, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Hungary's biggest exporter, Carmaker Audi, said on Friday it would suspend a 1 billion euro ($1.26 billion) investment in protest at tax rises, dealing a blow to the country's plans to attract foreign investment. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 08:44:16 GMT)
Deutsche Bank declines comment on report it is discussing Tilney Investment buy
The Financial Times reported that Deutsche Bank was in negotiations to buy Tilney Investment Management, the UK\'s fourth-biggest wealth manager, in a deal worth up to 350 mln stg, citing sources close to the situation. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:45:41 GMT)
Syria needs billions of dollars in investment to avert water crisis
DAMASCUS: Billions of dollars of investment are required over the next decade if Damascus is to avert a critical water crisis, according to a leading development agency. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 11:15:25 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-20 11:54 GMT: Deutsche Bank declines comment on report it is discussing Tilney Investment buy
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Deutsche Bank AG declined to comment on a report that it is currently in talks to buy Tilney Investment Management, a spokesman for Germany's largest bank said. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 11:24:59 GMT)
Federal Realty Investment Trust Announces Redemption of 8.50% Series B Preferred Shares
Federal Realty Investment Trust announced today that it will redeem all 5,400,000 outstanding shares of its 8.50% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, no par value , effective November 27, 2006. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT)
Russia posts increase in fixed investment
RBC, 20.10.2006, Moscow 16:06:56. Russia's fixed investment grew 15 percent to RUR446.5bn (approx. USD16.57bn) in September 2006 compared to the same month a year earlier. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 13:35:00 GMT)
United cheif calls for fewer barriers to foreign air investment
U.S. airlines should be allowed to partner with foreign carriers free from the government intrusion that so far has blocked global consolidation, the chief executive of United Airlines, a unit of UAL, said Thursday. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 13:54:56 GMT)
Zilog to increase investment in China
Pegging much of its future growth on Asia, Zilog Inc. intends to increase investment in its Shanghai design center so that it can be more responsive to its increasing number of customers there. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:09:14 GMT)
Zilog to increase investment in China
SHANGHAI, China — Pegging much of its future growth on Asia, Zilog Inc. intends to increase investment in its Shanghai design center so that it can be more responsive to its increasing number of customers here. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:14:56 GMT)
Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust Announces October 2006 Monthly Distribution and Suspends
MISSISSAUGA, CANADA-- - Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust today announced that a distribution of $0.035 per unit has been declared for October, 2006, payable November 15, 2006, to the unitholders of record as at October 31, 2006. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:15:14 GMT)
InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust announces monthly distribution
InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust announced today that a distribution of $0.09375 per unit has been declared to the unitholders of record as at the close of business on October 31, 2006, payable on November 15, 2006. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:17:00 GMT)
TAIWAN INDUSTRIALISTS TO VISIT INDIA TO STUDY INVESTMENT CLIMATE
Taipei, Oct. 20 (CNA) A delegation organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and comprised of businessmen from 11 manufacturing companies in Taiwan will visit India Oct. 29-Nov.5 to familiarize themselves with the investment climate there. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:39:08 GMT)
WHOPPING GROWTH RECORDED FOR OVERSEAS INVESTMENT IN TAIWAN
Taipei, Oct. 20 (CNA) Investment by Taiwanese expatriates and foreign nationals during the first nine months of this year recorded a whopping growth of 268.32 percent over the same period last year, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced Friday. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:54:08 GMT)
Sanders Morris Harris Investment Banking to Host Middle Market Investor Growth Conference in New York
Sanders Morris Harris Investment Banking, a division of Sanders Morris Harris Inc., member NASD/SIPC, is hosting its second annual middle market investor growth conference in New York at the Omni Berkshire Hotel on October 23rd and 24th. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:55:00 GMT)
Apollo Investment Corporation Schedules Quarterly Earnings Release for the Period Ended September 30, 2006
Apollo Investment Corporation announced today that it will report its second fiscal quarter 2007 earnings results for the period ended September 30, 2006 on Monday, November 6, 2006 after the close of the financial markets. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:27:00 GMT)
CVRD Obtains Investment Canada Act Approval for Takeover of Inco
Companhia Vale do Rio Doce has obtained approval under the Investment Canada Act for its C$19-billion takeover of Canadian nickel giant Inco. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:32:22 GMT)
Zilog to increase investment in China
SHANGHAI, China — Pegging much of its future growth on Asia, Zilog Inc. intends to increase investment in its Shanghai design center so that it can be more responsive to its increasing number of customers here. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:47:59 GMT)
Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust Announces October 2006 Monthly Distribution and Suspends
Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust ('Retirement REIT')(TSX: RRR.UN) today announced that a distribution of $0.035 per unit has been declared for October, 2006, payable November 15, 2006, to the unitholders of record as at October 31, 2006. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 18:20:49 GMT)
Ask the expert: Investment strategy
Peter Langerman, chairman, president and CEO of Mutual Series, part of the Franklin Templeton Investments fund family, employs an investment philosophy focusing on investments in distressed securities, “merger” arbitrage opportunities and undervalued stocks. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 18:46:25 GMT)
Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust Announces October 2006 Monthly Distribution and Suspends
Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust ('Retirement REIT')(TSX: RRR.UN) today announced that a distribution of $0.035 per unit has been declared for October, 2006, payable November 15, 2006, to the unitholders of record as at October 31, 2006. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 19:01:16 GMT)
Dr. William Haseltine, Founder of Human Genome Sciences, to Keynote Sanders Morris Harris Investment Banking Investor
NEW YORK, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sanders Morris Harris Investment Banking, a division of Sanders Morris Harris Inc., member NASD/SIPC, is hosting its second annual middle market investor growth conference in New York at the Omni Berkshire Hotel on October 23rd and 24th. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 19:26:52 GMT)
Former President and Co-Founder of Haas Wheat & Partners Starts New Investment Firm
Douglas D. Wheat announced today the formationof Foxbridge Partners, LLC, a new investment firm. Wheat has launched thisnew firm with Todd D. Robichaux, formerly of Haas Wheat & Partners. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 19:44:58 GMT)
Former President and Co-Founder of Haas Wheat & Partners Starts New Investment Firm
Douglas D. Wheat announced today the formationof Foxbridge Partners, LLC, a new investment firm. Wheat has launched thisnew firm with Todd D. Robichaux, formerly of Haas Wheat & Partners. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 20:30:43 GMT)
BTB Real Estate Investment Trust: Appointment of a Trustee
The trustees of BTB Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX VENTURE: BTB.UN) ('BTB REIT'), announced today the resignation of Mr. Daniel Bouffard as trustee of BTB REIT and the appointment of Mr. Claude Garcia as a non beneficiary trustee of BTB REIT and its subsidiary, TB Subsidiary Trust. This appointment has taken effect on October 16, 2006. As a non beneficiary Trustee, Mr. Garcia may not subscribe (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:29:59 GMT)
Israeli billionaire's investment plan raises fears of a hidden agenda
The man thought to be Israel's richest businessman has secretly proposed funding a multi-million dollar investment plan aimed at regenerating refugee camps in Gaza and the West Bank. (Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:34:29 GMT)
Bill Welcomed By Investment Council
The Council for Socially Responsible Investment welcomes the introduction of Maryan Street’s Bill into Parliament. (Sat, 21 Oct 2006 01:18:06 GMT)
Malaysia To Attract Investment Via Maha 2006
KUCHING, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia hopes to attract both domestic and foreign private investment participation in the agricultural sector through the forthcoming Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show (Maha) 2006. (Sat, 21 Oct 2006 04:05:56 GMT)
Frost entices investment firm
After building up two pharmaceutical empires at 4400 Biscayne Blvd., physician-entrepreneur Phillip Frost is moving an investment banking firm to the 15-story structure with grand plans for its expansion. (Sat, 21 Oct 2006 07:29:22 GMT)
Gov't providing investment opportunity for private sector, president
Iran - President - Privatization President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday that his government has taken the initiative to give momentum to privatization drive by ceding investment opportunity to the private sector so the government is restricting investments by state companies. (Sat, 21 Oct 2006 15:46:43 GMT)
Investment club focuses on short term for making money
With the Dow Jones industrials surpassing 12,000 this week, individual investors are looking for ways to benefit from this latest run. Members of the Mesa High-Yield Investment Club already are busy making the market work for them by buying and selling stocks on a short-term basis. (Sat, 21 Oct 2006 18:04:20 GMT)
Investment Fund Sees Green in Blue
BOSTON -- A new investment fund will launch an ad campaign next week in an effort to capitalize on the recent uptick in the fortunes of the Democratic party. (Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:04:17 GMT)
Lexington-Based Fazoli's Sold To Investment Firm
Lexington (AP) Fazoli's Restaurants has been acquired by a California investment firm for an undisclosed price. Fazoli's headquarters will remain in Lexington, and no layoffs are expected among the 47-hundred employees in 32 states. (Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:20:25 GMT)
Lexington-based Fazoli's sold to investment firm
Fazoli's Restaurants Inc. has been acquired by the Sun Capital Partners investment firm for an undisclosed price. Fazoli's headquarters will remain in Lexington, and no layoffs are expected among the 4,700 employees in 32 states. The company has about 300 employees in Lexington. (Sat, 21 Oct 2006 21:00:10 GMT)
Automation Finds Investment Bankers
A lack of motivation to improve the status quo and disagreement as to the benefits of automation have created a culture within investment banking that relies on manual processes and hinders technological advancement, according to Needham, Mass.-based TowerGroup. (Sun, 22 Oct 2006 00:35:50 GMT)
Syrian water needs investment
Major investment, stretching to billions of dollars, will be needed to avert a critical water shortage in Damascus inside the next 20 years, reported the Daily Star. A Japanese development agency has said that the water table which is currently 200 metres underground could retreat to 400 metres, with the city's population doubling to 10m. (Sun, 22 Oct 2006 06:01:26 GMT)
Entrepreneurs urged to keep up investment in India, China
Singapore, Oct 22 (DPA) Chinese entrepreneurs from Asia were urged Sunday to maintain their 'economic prowess' with investment projects in India and China. (Sun, 22 Oct 2006 06:53:41 GMT)
Lexington-Based Fazoli's Sold To Investment Firm
Lexington (AP) Fazoli's Restaurants has been acquired by a California investment firm for an undisclosed price. Fazoli's headquarters will remain in Lexington, and no layoffs are expected among the 47-hundred employees in 32 states. (Sun, 22 Oct 2006 08:19:57 GMT)
Don't count on big payout from a new home investment
Buying your first home should be intimidating; it is an enormous amount of money. As such, it is very tempting to think of it as an investment. But is it? (Sun, 22 Oct 2006 09:10:43 GMT)
China's Fuxi Investment chairman arrested in Shanghai corruption scandal
BEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - China's Fuxi Investment chairman Zhang Rongkun has become the first person to be formally arrested on corruption charges in the widening investigation into the city's pensions scandal, the official Shanghai Securities News reported. (Sun, 22 Oct 2006 09:46:03 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-22 11:28 GMT: News Corp has no plan to control Fairfax after surprise 7.5 pct investment
SYDNEY (XFN-ASIA) - News Corp chairman Rupert Murdoch said his media group's surprise investment in John Fairfax Holdings will not lead to a takeover. (Sun, 22 Oct 2006 10:54:39 GMT)
India is seen as a huge market, an investment destination and a place to do business by Canada
With techological advancements and rich natural resources, India is seen as a huge market, an investment destination and a place to do business by Canada, a senior diplomat has said. (Sun, 22 Oct 2006 15:46:30 GMT)
Lexington-Based Fazoli's Sold To Investment Firm
Lexington (AP) Fazoli's Restaurants has been acquired by a California investment firm for an undisclosed price. Fazoli's headquarters will remain in Lexington, and no layoffs are expected among the 47-hundred employees in 32 states. (Sun, 22 Oct 2006 17:04:51 GMT)
Investment banking on a roll
40% growth in mergers & acquisitions nets Rs 1,755 crore fees. With mergers and acquisitions topping $26 billion so far in 2006, investment bankers, who charge at least 1.5 per cent of the deal size as fees, have earned upwards of $390 million (Rs 1,755 crore) during the period. (Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:41:30 GMT)
Lexington-Based Fazoli's Sold To Investment Firm
Lexington (AP) Fazoli's Restaurants has been acquired by a California investment firm for an undisclosed price. Fazoli's headquarters will remain in Lexington, and no layoffs are expected among the 47-hundred employees in 32 states. (Sun, 22 Oct 2006 20:35:12 GMT)
Goldman Sachs China Bank Gambit Proves Biggest Investment Gain
Oct. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has managed to do in China what nobody on Wall Street has done anywhere: earn almost $4 billion from a six-month-old investment. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:36:49 GMT)
HMSA's $50 million investment could help curb health-care costs
The Hawaii Medical Service Association hopes that its $50 million investment in electronic medical records and quality-improvement projects will potentially curb rising medical costs. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 04:34:35 GMT)
Garnett Announces Investment In Mobile Firm
(RTTNews) - Considering that India is a hub of technology innovation and talent, Garnett & Helfrich Capital, a private equity firm specializing in ventures buyouts, informed that it plans to expand its Indian operations and announced an investment in mobile firm Celunite Inc., which has an Indian presence. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 05:20:07 GMT)
Investment group sues accounting firm for $51M
An investment fund is suing accounting firm Goodman & Co. for $51 million, claiming that the firm made it possible for government contractor Telos to withhold $31 million from its shareholders. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 05:51:29 GMT)
Lionstone launches investment fund with help from CalSTRS
DEAL of the Month The Lionstone Group launched a $500 million real estate investment fund with the California State Teachers' Retirement System, the second-largest public pension fund plan in the country. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 06:02:23 GMT)
Investment boutique Vrolyk brings in former foe
Vrolyk & Co., a San Francisco boutique investment bank, has expanded at the top, bringing on board Tyler Comann as a third managing director. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 06:07:25 GMT)
Lexington-Based Fazoli's Sold To Investment Firm
Lexington (AP) Fazoli's Restaurants has been acquired by a California investment firm for an undisclosed price. Fazoli's headquarters will remain in Lexington, and no layoffs are expected among the 47-hundred employees in 32 states. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 10:50:23 GMT)
Iraq's oil minister seeks Japanese investment
TOKYO -- Iraqi oil minister Hussein Al Shahristani urged Japan Monday to provide vital investment and aid loans to his war-torn nation. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 10:55:09 GMT)
Investment in Russia by year end to grow 12.7% on 2005 - ministry
MOSCOW, October 23 (RIA Novosti) - Investment in Russia by the end of the year is expected to grow 12.7% on 2005, the economic development and trade minister said Monday. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:18:57 GMT)
Investment opportunities in Russia for Singapore companies
SINGAPORE: The investment climate in Russia is attractive because the country is improving its macroeconomic policies and opening its markets, according to Minister of State for Trade and Industry Lee Yi Shyan, who has just returned from an official visit to Russia. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 12:04:43 GMT)
Sun Life won't sell MFS Investment Management
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian insurer Sun Life Financial Inc. said on Monday it will not sell its Boston-based fund manager, MFS Investment Management. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 12:55:22 GMT)
Sun Life won't sell MFS Investment Management unit
TORONTO (Reuters) - Sun Life Financial Inc. said on Monday it will not sell its MFS Investment Management unit. The company said it has completed a strategic review of its subsidiary, a global money management firm, and concluded it will continue to own and invest in it. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 12:55:32 GMT)
Sun Life Financial decides not to sell MFS Investment Management subsidiary
TORONTO (CP) - After a month-long review, Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF) has decided not to sell its MFS Investment Management subsidiary. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 13:17:00 GMT)
Sun Life Financial decides not to sell MFS Investment Management subsidiary
TORONTO (CP) - After a month-long review, Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF) has decided not to sell its MFS Investment Management subsidiary. "Sun Life will continue to own and invest in MFS and is not pursuing any third-party transactions concerning the firm," Toronto-based Sun Life said Monday. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 13:29:36 GMT)
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, India to Sign Investment Protection Accord
Ethiopia and India will sign an investment protection pact as part of measures to increase the flow of capital as well as trade between the two countries, a senior Indian government official said on Wednesday. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 14:51:48 GMT)
France to benefit from record foreign investment this year - agency
PARIS (AFX) - France is on track to attract a record level of foreign direct investment this year, said Philippe Favre, recently named president of the French international investment agency AFII. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:01:20 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-23 15:52 GMT: France to benefit from record foreign investment this year - agency
PARIS (AFX) - France is on track to attract a record level of foreign direct investment this year, said Philippe Favre, recently named president of the French international investment agency AFII. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:27:15 GMT)
Westrex Corporation Chooses Chattanooga For $12.4 Million Investment Plans R&D facility and Technology Incubator In
Westrex Corporation, a maker of electronic components and systems, plans to redevelop the former Combustion Engineering Administration Building on Riverfront Parkway through a $12.4 million investment projected to create 30 family-wage jobs. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:39:47 GMT)
IA Global Announces Closing of Equity Investment in Australian Company, Increases Stockholder's Equity Above $6,000,000
IA Global Inc. ('IAO') announced today that on October 19, 2006 it had closed its 36% equity investment in Australian Secured Financial Limited and its affiliates, Australian Secured Investments Ltd and ADJ Services Pty Ltd. (collectively, 'ASFL'), Australian companies. The transaction is structured as a share exchange in which the company issued 4,375 of Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:29:58 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Short-Term Investment Rates in Surprise Crash After Sharp Rise
SHORT-TERM investment interest rates rose sharply early last week before taking a surprise crash on impromptu surplus positions on the money market after Tuesday. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:55:05 GMT)
Merrill Lynch to buy energy investment firm
Merrill Lynch plans to buy Petrie Parkman & Co., a privately held investment bank specializing in acquisitions and private sales oil and gas. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:23:29 GMT)
Africa: Encourage Internal African Investment
Last week the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released the World Investment Report 2006. It displayed some very interesting revelations, especially for East Africa. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:28:10 GMT)
SeeControl President & CEO Garrett Gafke to Speak at Enterprise Software Investment Forum
SeeControl, a provider of On Demand inventorytracking for large and small businesses, announced today that its President& CEO, Garrett Gafke, will be among prominent industry executivesparticipating in a software-as-a-service (SaaS) panel at the EnterpriseSoftware Investment Forum being held October 25-26 at the Hilton San Jose. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 18:06:00 GMT)
Merrill Lynch buys Denver investment bank
Merrill Lynch & Co. agreed to buy Petrie Parkman & Co., the Denver-based investment bank headed by former oil analyst Thomas A. Petrie, to win more assignments advising energy companies on mergers. Merrill Lynch & Co. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 18:10:07 GMT)
Sun Life Financial decides not to sell MFS Investment Management subsidiary
Rita Trichur October 23, 2006 - 1:48 p.m. TORONTO (CP) - Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF) has decided not to sell or spin out its MFS Investment Management subsidiary after the U.S. money manager achieved significant financial improvements in the third quarter. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 18:14:50 GMT)
Lexington-Based Fazoli's Sold To Investment Firm
Lexington (AP) Fazoli's Restaurants has been acquired by a California investment firm for an undisclosed price. Fazoli's headquarters will remain in Lexington, and no layoffs are expected among the 47-hundred employees in 32 states. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 18:47:51 GMT)
Denver investment bank bought by Merrill Lynch
Merrill Lynch & Co. agreed to buy Petrie Parkman & Co., the Denver-based investment bank headed by former oil analyst Thomas A. Petrie, to win more assignments advising energy companies on mergers. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 19:58:41 GMT)
Foreign Investment In Mexican Stocks Hits Record In Sep
MEXICO CITY -(Dow Jones)- Foreign investment in Mexican stocks reached a record level in September as the market's leading index rose to all-time highs. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:19:47 GMT)
Sovereign Investment Company Completes $16.5M Sale/Leaseback Transaction
Sovereign Investment Company, recently announced it has completed a $16.5M sale/leaseback transaction on seven properties operated by Canyon State Oil Company, Inc (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 06:54:33 GMT)
Bayside Capital Announces Strategic Investment in ServiceCraft Logistics, Inc.
MIAMI--Bayside Capital, a leading Miami-based private equity firm, announced today that it has completed a strategic investment in ServiceCraft Logistics, Inc (“ServiceCraft” or the “Company”). ServiceCraft, based in Buena Park, CA, is a leading provider of third party logistics services to a wide array of industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, garments and consumer packaged (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:05:14 GMT)
Japan's construction investment to be down 1.3% in FY 2006
_ Japan's total construction investment for fiscal 2006 ending in next March is expected to fall 1.3 percent from the previous year to 52.78 trillion yen, according to a report released Tuesday by a construction research institute. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:55:10 GMT)
Orion gets boost with investment
PLYMOUTH Orion Energy Systems, a designer and manufacturer of energy management products and services, announced Monday that Technology Transformation Venture Fund and Capvest Venture Fund of New Albany, Ohio, have made a $500,000 investment in Orion. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 09:12:46 GMT)
South Korean protesters demand end to economic aid, investment in North
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - About 1,500 protesters shouted slogans and waved placards in South Korea's capital Tuesday, demanding their government cut off aid and investment to the North in retaliation for its recent nuclear test. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 09:33:58 GMT)
Southern African bloc dream of trade and investment
Leaders of the Southern African bloc have discussed plans for a free-trade zone and common currency and aim for common investment and tax incentive norms. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:31:42 GMT)
South Korean protesters demand end to economic aid, investment in North
About 1,500 protesters shouted slogans and waved placards in South Korea's capital today, demanding their government cut off aid and investment to the North in retaliation for its recent nuclear... (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:58:15 GMT)
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