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Foreign investment increases 41.9% in first six months - Putin
ST. PETERSBURG. Oct 24 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has noted the ever-increasing foreign investment in the Russian economy. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:24:09 GMT)
Equity investment firm to open Detroit office
DETROIT -- A Chicago equity investment firm headed by a former General Motors Corp. executive will open a Detroit office with plans to invest $250 million in companies in Michigan and... (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:03:50 GMT)
Harare signs SADC investment protocol
Johannesburg - Zimbabwe on Monday signed a key Southern African Development Community (SADC) agreement aimed at harmonising finance, investment and macro-economic policy in the region. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:23:36 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. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:51:41 GMT)
Yorks group makes a star investment in Nottinghamshire hotel
LEEDS-based private investment company Moorgarth Group has partnered two experienced hoteliers, one from Harrogate, in acquiring and upgrading the Nottinghamshire Clumber Park Hotel. (24/10/2006 13:52:05) (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 13:00:05 GMT)
FACTBOX-EU concerns about trade, investment in China
Oct 24 (Reuters) - The European Union has called on China to go further with opening its fast-growing economy to foreign investment as well as improve its labour and environmental standards and address its foreign exchange system. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 13:04:16 GMT)
Russia's VTB to set up investment bank in London
MOSCOW, Oct 24 (Reuters) - State-owned Vneshtorgbank, Russia's No.2 bank, said on Tuesday it would set up an investment banking operation in London based on its subsidiary, Moscow Narodny Bank, by the end of next year. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 13:15:39 GMT)
Russia's VTB to set up investment bank in London
MOSCOW, Oct 24 (Reuters) - State-owned Vneshtorgbank, Russia's No.2 bank, said on Tuesday it would set up an investment banking operation in London based on its subsidiary, Moscow Narodny Bank, by the end of next year. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 13:15:39 GMT)
Hotel Investment Risk: What are the Chances? | By Elie Younes and Russell Kett
So what is riskier: Investment in a limited service hotel, full service hotel, serviced appartments/extended stay or shared ownership property? Should a mortgage of a limited service be structured in a similar way to that of a full service hotel or other type of hotel asset, or should some distinctions be considered given the nature of each asset-class? By Elie Younes, Director & Russell Kett, (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 15:09:05 GMT)
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT HITS NEW HIGH: MOEA
Taipei, Oct. 24 (CNA) The Investment Commission under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) approved Tuesday an application by British Standard Chartered Bank to buy into Taiwan's Hsinchu International Bank, bringing total direct foreign investment in Taiwan to a new 10-month high. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:01:56 GMT)
Great pension investment potential
The best investment opportunity within China's social security system presently lies in corporate annuities, whereby a portion of salary is volunteered for a pension scheme, according to a new report by KPMG and Reuters. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:05:41 GMT)
Forbes magazine praises NZ as investment destination
United States business magazine Forbes has praised New Zealand as an investment destination, arguing against Kiwis' opinion of their country as small and isolated. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:17:04 GMT)
Comtech Group, Inc. to Participate on Technology Panel at the Goldman Sachs & Gao Hua Securities China Investment
Comtech Group, Inc. , a leading provider of customized module design solutions and businesses services, today announced that Jeffrey Kang, Chairman and CEO will participate on a technology panel at the Goldman Sachs & Gao Hua Securities China Investment Frontier Conference taking place on November 4th-7th, 2006 at the Grand Hyatt Beijing in Beijing, China. Mr. Kang, will be a part of a panel (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:31:54 GMT)
Support after job layoffs shifts to investment board
The Barren River Workforce Investment Board will now coordinate all closure and layoff rapid-response efforts for the region, according to director George Leamon. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:41:37 GMT)
EFE cans US$300mn investment plan - Chile
Chilean state rail firm EFE has decided to halt its US$300mn 2006-2008 investment program and come up with a new, cheaper model due to sustained financial losses, local paper La Tercera quoted an unnamed high-ranking EFE official as saying. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:21:05 GMT)
Ugandans leading in investment - report
UGANDANS remained in the lead in investing in their country with $323 million (Shs594 billion) worth of planned investment according to the July-September quarter records. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:24:58 GMT)
Chicago Investment Company Opens Office In Detroit
(AP) A Chicago-based equity investment company headed by a former General Motors executive is opening a downtown Detroit office. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:15:48 GMT)
Gladstone Investment gets $100M credit line
Gladstone Investment has landed a new $100 million line of credit to make loans and investments in small and middle-market businesses. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:24:29 GMT)
Uganda: Ugandans Leading in Investment - Report
UGANDANS remained in the lead in investing in their country with $323 million (Shs594 billion) worth of planned investment according to the July-September quarter records. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:35:34 GMT)
Gladstone Investment gets $100M credit line
Gladstone Investment has landed a new $100 million line of credit to make loans and investments in small and middle-market businesses. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:38:39 GMT)
Chicago equity investment firm to open Detroit office
DETROIT - A Chicago equity investment firm headed by a former General Motors Corp. executive will open a Detroit office with plans to invest $250 million in companies in Michigan and across the nation. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:48:19 GMT)
Zilog to increase investment in Shanghai center
Zilog disclosed its plan to increase investment in its Shanghai design center so that it can be more responsive to its increasing number of local customers. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 21:11:37 GMT)
VC investment hits three-year high
Venture capital investment in Colorado companies reached a three-year high in the third quarter, according to the quarterly MoneyTree Report published Tuesday by PricewaterhouseCoopers, Thomson Venture and the National Venture Capital Association. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 21:12:55 GMT)
Head of investment fraud scheme pleads guilty
A Florida man pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to charges relating to his role as the head of an investment fraud business in Corvallis which took in approximately $13 million from more than 1,500 victims throughout the United States and Canada. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 21:22:30 GMT)
South Korea's Third-Quarter Economy Expands 0.9% on Investment
Oct. 25 (Bloomberg) -- South Korea's economy accelerated in the third quarter stoked by increased business investment and construction as consumer spending and exports slowed. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:36:41 GMT)
South Korean Economy Grew 0.9% on Business Investment (Update1)
Oct. 25 (Bloomberg) -- South Korea's economy accelerated in the third quarter as increased business investment and construction extended the longest expansion in a decade amid slowing consumer spending. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:51:45 GMT)
South Korean Economy Grew 0.9% on Business Investment (Update5)
Oct. 25 (Bloomberg) -- South Korea's economy accelerated in the third quarter as increased business investment and construction extended the longest expansion in a decade. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 02:51:43 GMT)
South Korean Economy Grew 0.9% on Business Investment (Update6)
Oct. 25 (Bloomberg) -- South Korea's economic growth accelerated in the third quarter as increased business investment and construction extended the longest expansion in a decade. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 03:42:17 GMT)
German-Arab investment conference
Dubai International Capital, the international investment arm of Dubai Holding, is partnering DaimlerChrysler in hosting the German-Arab Investment Conference in Dubai in November, through which it hopes to develop bilateral investment opportunities with Europe's largest economy. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 10:16:25 GMT)
UK pouring billions into ethical investment
LONDON (Reuters) - The UK makes up nearly three-quarters of Europe's multi-billion pound market in ethical investment and the sector's popularity is set to grow, according to a report on Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:17:17 GMT)
Unicorn Investment Bank completes US$ 45 million first closing of its Global Private Equity Fund I
Unicorn Investment Bank (UIB) has successfully completed the first closing of its Global Private Equity Fund I, a five-year closed-end fund offering investors the opportunity to participate in Sharia-compliant private equity investments globally, taking the size of the Fund to US$ 45 million. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:46:39 GMT)
Minicom Secures Investment From Intel Capital
Minicom Advanced Systems Ltd., developer and manufacturer of digital and analog solutions for KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) server management, announced today that it has received an investment from Intel Capital. Details of the deal were not disclosed. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:44:57 GMT)
Councils to get nuclear waste in return for investment
Local councils will be invited to volunteer to have an underground nuclear dump in their area in return for multi-million pound investment by the Government, David Miliband, Environment Secretary, has said. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:14:21 GMT)
Fund officials to attend Manila investment conference
The NMI Retirement Fund will send some of its board members to the upcoming regional investment conference in Manila, citing its timeliness and importance. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:16:21 GMT)
WHO: More Investment Needed In Tuberculosis Testing
GENEVA (AP)--Industry investment in improving tuberculosis testing would better utilize the $1 billion spent each year on TB diagnostics to identify the disease that kills 1.7 million people each year, health officials said Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:20:37 GMT)
CorrectNet Launches 'Out-of-the-Box' Reporting Solution for Hedge Fund and Investment Managers
CorrectNet, Inc., the leader in customized reporting solutions for the asset management industry, today announced the release of ASPire(TM) (ASP-Investor Reporting Extranet), a new product targeted specifically at solving the reporting challenges faced by the Hedge Fund and Investment Manager community. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:37:27 GMT)
Discount Investment Corporation Commences Partial Cash Tender Offer for Elron Electronic Industries Ltd.
TEL AVIV, Israel, October 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Discount Investment Corporation Ltd. announced that it is commencing today a tender offer to purchase up to 4,440,000 ordinary shares of Elron Electronic Industries Ltd. ( (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:47:05 GMT)
Beijing's property rules fail to cool investment
Investment growth in the Chinese real estate sector accelerated in the first nine months of 2006, according to the top planning agency in China, indicating that cooling measures introduced by the central government have yet to take effect. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:54:56 GMT)
Nigeria: IFC Approves $14m Investment in Leadway Assurance
Following the on going recapitalisation in the insurance sector and the attractions that come with it from financial institutions, International Finance Corporation (IFC) has approved a whooping $14million for Leadway Assurance, an investment haven that would upgrade the local insurer's business operations and position in the sector. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:50:49 GMT)
Akibia Optimization Services Help Companies Maximize their Investment in IT Infrastructure
Akibia, a leading independent IT services provider, today announced its expanded portfolio of Data Center Optimization Services. Developed to help organizations maximize performance and investment in their existing infrastructure, the services leverage Akibia's proven methodology for analyzing, designing and implementing IT infrastructure solutions. Akibia's Optimization Services include (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:31:55 GMT)
Discount Investment Corporation Commences Partial Cash Tender Offer for Elron Electronic Industries Ltd.
Discount Investment Corporation Ltd. announced that it is commencing today a tender offer to purchase up to 4,440,000 ordinary shares of Elron Electronic Industries Ltd. for $12.00 per share, net to the seller in cash, less any required withholding taxes and without interest. If more than the maximum number of shares offered to be purchased in the tender offer are tendered, Discount Investment (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:00:01 GMT)
Czech Republic's Technology and Manufacturing Acumen Snare $11 Billion in Foreign Direct Investment
CzechInvest announces that accordingto the recently released United Nations Conference on Trade andDevelopment's (UNCTD) annual World Investment Report, the Czech Republicreceived $11 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2005. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:01:45 GMT)
Four Investment Themes For 2007 and Beyond
Alligator Investor submits: Here are my four investment themes for the next year onward: 1) The U.S. economy is likely to be be weaker than the global economy: A. The dollar should be flat to lower. B. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:54:53 GMT)
WHO: More Investment in TB Tests Needed
Industry investment to improve tuberculosis testing would better use the $1 billion spent each year on TB diagnostics to track down the disease that kills 1.7 million people each year, health officials said Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 21:12:11 GMT)
Croatia Calls For Kazakh Investment In Tourism
Croatia is interested in attracting Kazakh investment in tourism. The Deputy Prime Minister of Republic of Croatia Damir Polanchet noted on October 24, 2006 after a meeting with Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs K. Tokayev, according to a report in Kazakhstan Today. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 01:46:43 GMT)
Former investment adviser goes to prison in thefts
DAYTON — A bankrupt former investment adviser brought more than $700,000 to court Tuesday as partial payment to about 15 victims he admitted deceiving to the tune of $2.6 million. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 05:04:25 GMT)
India Express Hope To Attract $125 Bln Foreign Investment In Infra
(RTTNews) - The Finance Minister, P. Chidambaram, expressed hope that India would attract $125 billion of foreign investment, particularly in infrastructure, in order to assist the economy in sustaining a high growth rate. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 06:34:47 GMT)
Struggling Mills Corp. gets investment offer
An Israeli real estate investment firm said Wednesday it has offered to invest up to $1.2 billion to rebuild struggling mall developer The Mills Corp., owner of Concord Mills, saying the company should not go ahead with plans to offer itself up for sale. Gazit-Globe Ltd. said in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it has acquired 9 percent of Mills' shares. The firm, Israel's largest (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 07:10:16 GMT)
Gref for early review of natural monopolies' investment projects
MOSCOW, October 26 (Itar-Tass) -- Russia’s Economic Development and Trade Minister German Gref has suggested speeding up the consideration of next year’s investment programs and financial plans of natural monopolies. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:04:04 GMT)
Gov't approves Russian Railways' investment plans
RBC, 26.10.2006, Moscow 14:24:51. The Russian government has approved Russian Railways' investment program and financial plan for 2007 and for up to 2009 at today's cabinet meeting. Russian Railways' investment budget for 2007-2009 will total RUR693bn (approx. USD25.76bn). (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:08:32 GMT)
Current and Forecasted Voice/Data Convergence Investment Patterns in France
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c44121) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Voice/Data Convergence Investment in France H1 2006 (Databook) to their offering. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:14:32 GMT)
$1.2 billion investment proposed for mall owner
COLLEGE PARK, MD. An Israeli real estate investment firm said yesterday that it has offered to invest up to $1.2 billion to rebuild struggling mall developer the Mills Corp., saying the company should not go ahead with plans to offer itself up for sale. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 13:03:27 GMT)
Cowen Names New Investment Banking Head
Cowen and Co. said Thursday it named Greg Malcolm as executive vice chairman and hired former Credit Suisse executive Donald Meltzer as the new head of investment banking, effective immediately. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 13:26:42 GMT)
Gazprom to boost investment 42% in 2007 to $20 bln
MOSCOW. Oct 26 (Interfax) - Gazprom (RTS: GAZP) is planning an investment program totalling 531.78 billion rubles or $20 billion in 2007, up 42% from the amount budgeted in 2006, the Russian gas giant said in a statement. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 13:30:19 GMT)
Fund officials to attend Manila investment conference
The NMI Retirement Fund will send some of its board members to the upcoming regional investment conference in Manila, citing its timeliness and importance. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:05:49 GMT)
Viet Nam meets year’s foreign investment target two months early
HCM CITY— The government has licensed foreign direct investment projects worth US$6.49 billion so far this year, virtually the full year’s target, a Ministry of Planning and Investment official said. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:42:25 GMT)
QPCI, CTHR, CFW and NETM Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On September 21, George Lintz, Chief Financial Officer for QPC Lasers, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: QPCI) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:32:36 GMT)
BTB Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Notice of Exercise of Over-Allotment Option
BTB Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX VENTURE: BTB.UN) ('BTB REIT'), a real estate investment trust formed under the laws of the province of Quebec listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (the 'Exchange'), announced today that, pursuant to the terms of the Agency Agreement dated September 26, 2006 between BTB REIT, Blackmont Capital Inc., National Bank Financial Inc. and Dundee Securities Corporation (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 18:21:05 GMT)
UIA lauds MTN's $180m investment
THE Uganda Investment Authority has applauded MTN Group over its increased investment into the country, saying that the company has transformed Uganda's telecommunication segment. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 18:59:51 GMT)
Zambia: President's Call for Investment in Sports Timely
THE call by President Mwanawasa for increased investment in sports infrastructure is undoubtedly a timely one if this country's sports development aspirations are to get anywhere. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 19:20:24 GMT)
UPDATE1-Shenzhen Investment shares suspended -HKex
HONG KONG, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Trading in shares of Shenzhen Investment Ltd. was suspended on Friday, the Hong Kong exchange said. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 01:40:30 GMT)
Chinese Investment Company Buys Oil Assets
The China International Trust and Investment Corporation will buy the Kazakhstan oil assets of the Nations Energy Company of Canada for $1.9 billion, adding reserves to meet surging demand in China. China International, a government investment company, is buying assets that produce 50,000 barrels of oil a day and hold more than 340 million barrels of oil equivalent. An assistant president at (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 03:48:07 GMT)
Top UAE Executives To Attend UAE-Asia Investment Forum In S'pore Monday
SINGAPORE, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Some 90 top executives from the who's who in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) business community will be in Singapore next week for the first ever UAE-Asia Investment Forum to seek investments and partnerships with Singapore and other Asian companies. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 06:28:55 GMT)
RUXX investment index set to open 0.6% up
MOSCOW, October 27 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's investment index will open Friday at 687.73 points, up 0.6% on the previous day's trading, following Thursday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 06:57:55 GMT)
ABN AMRO lowers minimum investment in systematic plan
MUMBAI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - ABN AMRO Asset Management (India) Ltd. said on Friday it had lowered the minimum amount needed for investment through systematic investment plan and systematic transfer plan in equity funds to 500 rupees from 1,000 rupees. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 08:00:07 GMT)
Abu Dhabi Investment Company
Investment and merchant banking activities including loan syndication, foreign exchange and money market dealings, trade financing, portfolio management, securities and commodoties trading and brokerage services and investment in venture capital. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 09:57:23 GMT)
UK investment advised over Bulgaria
Assetx stated the rate of investment return on property in the UK is much higher and considerably lower risk than Bulgaria. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:22:13 GMT)
Ukravtodor plans to raise 1 bln euros in foreign investment to develophighways in 2007
KYIV. Oct 27 (Interfax) - Ukraine's Federal Highway Service (Ukravtodor) is planning to raise at least one billion euros in foreign investment to develop the country's highways in 2007. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 11:00:22 GMT)
FDI restrictions impeding British investment in India: Arthur
Bangalore, Oct 27: Foreign direct investment restrictions in financial services, insurance, banking and retail are impeding the volume of capital invested in India by British companies, British High Commissioner Sir Michael Arthur said today. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 11:34:41 GMT)
RWGI: Awards Distribution Agreement to Squaco Investment Limited in Nigeria
Rodedawg International Industries, Inc. (RWGI) announces they have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Squaco Investment Limited to distribute its amphibious vehicles in Nigeria, subject to the requirement of placing orders for a minimum of 50 vehicles the first year with the first order to be executed within the next 90 days. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:07:56 GMT)
Chinese Energy Investment Clouds Sudan Diplomacy
As fighting escalates in Sudan, attention is focusing on the country propping up the Khartoum government by purchasing most of its oil: China. Sudan is the home to China's largest overseas energy investment. And despite its public disavowals, China now has a vested interest in the outcome of the fighting there. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:13:09 GMT)
Chinese Energy Investment Clouds Sudan Diplomacy
As fighting escalates in Sudan, attention is focusing on the country propping up the Khartoum government by purchasing most of its oil: China. Sudan is the home to China's largest overseas energy investment. And despite its public disavowals, China now has a vested interest in the outcome of the fighting there. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:26:58 GMT)
Uganda: UIA Lauds MTN's $180m Investment
THE Uganda Investment Authority has applauded MTN Group over its increased investment into the country, saying that the company has transformed Uganda's telecommunication segment. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:37:07 GMT)
TA Associates Announces a Significant Minority Investment in Idea Cellular
TA Associates, a leading buyout and private equity firm, today announced the completion of a significant minority investment in Idea Cellular Ltd., one of the fastest growing providers of wireless communications services in India. The Company's largest shareholder is the Aditya Birla Group. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:57:11 GMT)
Former CharterMac CEO, Mariner Investment Group Form New Investment Management Company
OCTOBER 24, 2006 -- New York -- The former CEO of CharterMac, Stuart J. Boesky (pictured), and Mariner Investment Group Inc., a Harrison, N.Y.-based SEC-registered investment advisory firm, have announced the formation of Pembrook Capital Management, a real estate investment management company. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:14:49 GMT)
EPIX Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 2006 MASS Opportunities Biotechnology Investment Conference
EPIX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:EPIX) today announced that Michael G. Kauffman, M.D., Ph.D., chief executive officer of EPIX, will present at the MASS Opportunities Biotechnology Investment Conference on Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 15:17:34 GMT)
Daniels claims record new investment
Gov. Mitch Daniels told a breakfast gathering in Jeffersonville Friday morning that his economic development programs have attracted record levels of new investment to the state. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 15:44:08 GMT)
Ghosn: Titles justify investment
Renault's CEO says team's success justifies the company's investment in F1. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 16:07:15 GMT)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Approves Extraordinary Investment at the Los Cabos International Airport
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, ( Nachrichten ) S.A. de C.V. (BMV: GAP) ("the Company" or "GAP") today announced that the budget was approved for the extraordinary investment in the Los Cabos International Airport at the Company's shareholder meeting that took place this morning. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:42:11 GMT)
Norway Oil Industry Chief Fears Investment Drop
OSLO, Oct 27, 2006 (Dow Jones Newswires) The director general of the Norwegian Oil Industry Association, or OLF, said Friday he fears an imminent drop in investment levels in the nation's oil and gas sector could impact future production and Norway's position as the world's third-biggest oil exporter. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 19:08:46 GMT)
Arroyo to China: Make RP investment site
XIAMEN (via PLDT)—With a big delegation that included her Charter change (Cha-cha) allies and her in-laws as well, President Macapagal-Arroyo yesterday flew into China and urged Asia’s largest economy to make the Philippines a “destination for greater investment.” (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 19:19:24 GMT)
Fieldstone Investment Corporation Closes $833 Million Asset-Backed Securitization
Fieldstone Investment Corporation announced today the securitization by its affiliate, Fieldstone Mortgage Investment Corporation , and the related offering of approximately $833 million of notes by Fieldstone Mortgage Investment Trust, Series 2006-3. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 20:06:00 GMT)
Investment Opportunities for Accredited Investors in the Precious Metals Markets
If you are an accredited investor, there are additional investment opportunities available to you. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 20:56:14 GMT)
Gore Pushes for Private Investment in Space
dptalia writes "Al Gore said in a recent speech that more private enterprises need to invest in space. Gore pointed to the successful growth of the internet as proof that private investment is faster than government. Not surprisingly, Gore also lambasted President Bush's space policy." (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 01:41:18 GMT)
Palestinian investment slumps
Frequent closures of the main commercial artery from the West Bank into the Gaza Strip by Israel, crippling aid embargoes placed upon Palestine since Hamas came to power earlier in the year and regular violence are having a massive impact on investment, reported Reuters. (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 05:20:52 GMT)
Investment firm aims to build war chest
The company: Huron Capital Partners LLC is a private equity investment firm that buys and holds profitable small- to midsize companies. These companies often have owners who want to retire or family businesses without a successor, said Managing Partner Brian A. Demkowicz. Huron works with the company's management team to help the enterprise develop. Huron then sells the company when opportunity (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 06:17:35 GMT)
Major investment by Orkla in solar energy
Norwegian group Orkla's Elkem Solar is to invest NOK 2.7 billion in a new plant, for the production of high-purity silicon for solar cells at Elkem Fiskaa in Kristiansand. This is seen as the largest industrial investment in Norway in decades. (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 07:14:57 GMT)
FPT receives investment from TPG and Intel
The Corporation for Financing and Promoting Technology (FPT) will receive a total investment of US $36.5 million from the Texas Pacific Group (TPG) and Intel through issuing new shares to TPG Ventures fund and Intel Capital. (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 09:46:45 GMT)
Khaleej Finance and Investment presents KFI-Optimum a Sharia'h-compliant Fund
Khaleej Finance and Investment (KFI), a Bahrain-based Islamic investment bank has recently announced the launch of Optimum, a US $50 million Sharia'h-compliant Capital Protected Fund. (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 09:50:30 GMT)
Abu Dhabi Investment House announces European Subsidiary in Geneva
In keeping with its mission to offer sophisticated investment opportunities to its clients across regional and global markets, Abu Dhabi Investment House P.J.S.C. (ADIH) today announced setting up a new European subsidiary - Investment House Advisory SA - in Geneva, Switzerland. (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 10:35:21 GMT)
Nike doubles investment in Barcelona
Sportswear company Nike have signed a new sponsorship agreement with Spanish giants Barcelona which will see them invest a minimum of 150 million euros over a five year period ending in 2013. (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 11:24:56 GMT)
Expert: Investment world plays losing game
SAN FRANCISCO — A "casino mentality" has enveloped the investment world and lured investors to play a losing game that transfers massive amounts of wealth to financial intermediaries, a meeting of accountants was told Friday. (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 12:39:06 GMT)
Nike doubles investment in Barcelona
Sportswear company Nike have signed a new sponsorship agreement with Spanish giants Barcelona which will see them invest a minimum of 150 million euros over a five year period ending in 2013. (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 17:58:21 GMT)
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Belgium Luxemburg Economic Union Sign Investment Protection Agreement
An investment protection and promotion agreement was signed between Ethiopia and Belgium Luxemburg Economic Union, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. (Sat, 28 Oct 2006 22:29:29 GMT)
Investment firm sets up subsidiary
MANAMA: Abu Dhabi Investment House (ADIH) yesterday announced setting up a new European subsidiary - Investment House Advisory SA - in Geneva, Switzerland. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 00:14:12 GMT)
Law allows pension-plan providers to offer personal investment advice
Many employees are bewildered about where to invest their 401(k) money. But as a result of the pension law passed last summer, plan providers, including mutual fund companies, will be authorized to offer in-person investment advice starting next year. To ensure that the advice is unbiased and in your best interest, it must be based either on a computer model or offered by a financial adviser who (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 06:23:14 GMT)
Hu visit: India, China to ink investment promotion pact
In an effort to boost bilateral ties, India and China are expected to sign 12 pacts, including a Bilateral Investment Protection Agreement (BIPA), during President Hu Jintao's visit next month. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 06:40:58 GMT)
Guidelines help keep investment clubs happy
Getting involved in an investment club can be fun and educational, allowing a group of friends — or strangers, even — to pool... (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 07:18:45 GMT)
New investment guide helps buyers avoid fraudsters
TORONTO -- As most investment experts will tell you, dealing in securities is a fine balance between fear and greed and getting it wrong can cost plenty. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 07:49:32 GMT)
Hu visit: India, China to ink investment promotion pact
New Delhi, Oct 29: In an effort to boost bilateral ties, India and China are expected to sign 12 pacts, including a Bilateral Investment Protection Agreement (BIPA), during President Hu Jintao's visit here next month. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 08:03:13 GMT)
Growth slow; spending, investment rise
WASHINGTON (AP) - Economic growth slowed to 1.6 percent in the just-finished quarter - the most sluggish showing in more than three years. The main culprit behind the subpar performance: a housing market that has turned sour. Investment in homebuilding was cut by the largest amount in 15 years. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 10:14:18 GMT)
Investment council pleased with budget policy
President Thabo Mbeki's International Investment Council (IIC) endorsed the medium term budget policy delivered by the finance department in Parliament this week, the Presidency said. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 15:58:19 GMT)
Investment Boulevard Reopens
Join NBC17's Sergio Quintana tonight at 11pm as he reports live on the reopening of Investment Blvd following the Apex Chemical Plant explosion and fire. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 19:23:11 GMT)
ONGC to hike investment in SEZ
MANGALORE: ONGC is ready to almost double its investment, adding more components, in the corporation's proposed special economic zone project here, its chairman Subir Raha said on Sunday. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 20:08:03 GMT)
Global Cash Glut Fuels Investment Frenzy, Pushing Up Rates
Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Markets around the world are awash in excess cash, fueling a frenzy of investment from London to Tokyo that may lead central banks to push interest rates higher than investors now anticipate. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:33:57 GMT)
UBS, Credit Suisse May Post Lower Profits on Investment Banking
Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) -- UBS AG and Credit Suisse Group, Switzerland's biggest banks, may report a drop in third-quarter earnings on lower fees from investment banking. Deutsche Bank AG may post its smallest profit increase in almost two years. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:35:33 GMT)
IBM/Lehman in $180 mln China investment fund JV
U.S. investment bank Lehman Brothers said on Monday it is teaming up with International Business Machines to form a $180 million joint venture to invest in a range of public and private Chinese companies. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:22:53 GMT)
AXA Investment Managers signs for CounterpartyLink legal entity data service
CounterpartyLink has announced a three-year, enterprise-wide agreement to provide legal entity data and issue-to-issuer mapping to AXA Investment Managers, Paris. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 10:56:33 GMT)
ADSM addresses Asian institutional investors at UAE Asia Investment Forum in Singapore
Regulations, reforms and the diversification of the economy in Abu Dhabi have laid the groundwork for a solid investment outlook in the UAE's capital said Abu Dhabi Securities Market Acting Director General, Rashed Al Baloushi. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:20:20 GMT)
FOXES SCENT NEW INVESTMENT
Leicester are investigating methods of "generating new investment" amid continued speculation that former Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric is poised to take over the Coca-Cola Championship club. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:48:47 GMT)
Addax Investment Bank's USD 150 million deal breaks ground
Addax Investment Bank has announced that the first 'Express by Holiday Inn' property has broken ground at Knowledge Village, Dubai, U.A.E. Bahrain-based Addax Investment Bank structured the US$ 150 million deal to develop 20 Express by Holiday Inn Hotels across five GCC countries including Bahrain before 2010. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:05:31 GMT)
Foxes Scent New Investment
Leicester are looking for new investment amid speculation Milan Mandaric is poised to take over. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:09:09 GMT)
IBM Teams Up With Lehman Brothers For $180M Investment Fund In China
BEJING – IBM and Lehman Brothers are attempting to capitalize on the red-hot Chinese economy with a new $180 million investment fund. Both companies are contributing $90 million. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:19:10 GMT)
SES and Eutelsat Announce Joint Investment to Serve Markets for Mobile Broadcasting and Other Communications Services
SES GLOBAL (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) and Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announce a joint investment in the first European satellite infrastructure for broadcasting video, radio and data to mobile devices and vehicle receivers. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 13:13:09 GMT)
IBM, Lehman Bros. Launch China Investment Fund
The China Investment Fund will start with $180 million and target companies in technology, financial services, biotech, and communications. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:00:00 GMT)
Global Cash Glut Fuels Investment Boom, Rate Concern (Update1)
Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Markets around the world are awash in excess cash, fueling a frenzy of investment from London to Tokyo that may lead central banks to push interest rates higher than investors now anticipate. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:29:26 GMT)
City Welcome Investment As Mandaric Rumour Develops
Official Statement from Leicester City. 'We can confirm that the club has been actively looking at methods of generating new investment into the football club. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:52:20 GMT)
IBM, Lehman Bros. Launch China Investment Fund
The China Investment Fund will start with $180 million and target companies in technology, financial services, biotech, and communications. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:05:17 GMT)
SES and Eutelsat Announce Joint Investment to Serve Markets for Mobile Broadcasting and Other Communications Services
SES GLOBAL (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) and Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announce a joint investment in the first European satellite infrastructure for broadcasting video, radio and data to mobile devices and vehicle receivers. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:13:55 GMT)
City Welcome Investment As Mandaric Rumour Develops
Official Statement from Leicester City. 'We can confirm that the club has been actively looking at methods of generating new investment into the football club. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:53:39 GMT)
Pittman to Head Fifth Third Investment
Fifth Third Bancorp, a financial services provider, said Monday it hired David Pittman to head the company's investment advisers branch in a newly created post. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 16:30:25 GMT)
Europe investment banks unlikely to outshine U.S
LONDON (Reuters) - Europe's big three investment banks, unlike their U.S. counterparts, are expected to struggle to beat earnings and revenue expectations when they report third-quarter results this week. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 17:29:04 GMT)
go2 Receives Strategic Investment
Irvine-based go2 has received a strategic investment, the firm said today, worth $13M. The funding came from Geosign, an Internet publisher. Go2 is a publisher of local search and mobile content.... (more) (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:00:44 GMT)
South Africa: 2010 Business Plan Highlights Investment, Benefits
A multi-billion Rand investment in a world-class multi-purpose stadium; improved transport systems; other infrastructure and extensive preparations for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup are highlighted in a joint business plan of the Western Cape. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:11:44 GMT)
Spot Runner gets $40 million investment
Blog: Internet-based ad agency Spot Runner, which helps companies advertise on TV, has received a $40 million equity investment. The... (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:28:06 GMT)
Fifth Third names new investment advisory chief
Fifth Third Bancorp reached out to a banking giant for the new president of its investment advisory unit. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 20:06:32 GMT)
1 charged in Naples mortgage investment scam
Detectives want to hear from people who believe they may have fallen victim to an alleged mortgage investment scam in Naples. So far, investors have been taken for at least $180,000, investigators said. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 20:31:36 GMT)
Europe investment banks unlikely to outshine U.S
LONDON (Reuters) - Europe's big three investment banks, unlike their U.S. counterparts, are expected to struggle to beat earnings and revenue expectations when they report third-quarter results this week. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 20:58:37 GMT)
5/3 taps Wells Fargo exec to head investment advisory unit
Fifth Third Bancorp said Monday it has hired a Wells Fargo & Co. executive to lead its investment advisory unit. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:06:30 GMT)
Gref calls for doubling of Gazprom investment program (part 2)
MOSCOW. Oct 31 (Interfax) - Russian Economic Development and Trade Minister German Gref has called for Gazprom's (RTS: GAZP) investment program to be doubled. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:00:22 GMT)
Full text of Wen Jiabao's speech at China-ASEAN business, investment summit
Following is the full text of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's speech delivered Tuesday in Nanning at the opening ceremony of the Third China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit: (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:15:38 GMT)
Bear, Stearns investment adviser: Helping clients is greatest reward
The job: Lois Pressman finds investments for high-net-worth individuals in her job as an investment professional at Bear, Stearns & Co. in Hanover. Born: June 18, 1934, in Newark. Grew up and lived most of her life in West Orange. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:20:09 GMT)
RHB Investment appoints Chay as CEO
RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB Investbank), formerly RHB Sakura Merchant Bankers Bhd, has appointed career investment banker and Singaporean Chay Wai Leong as its chief executive officer, with effect from Nov 1. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:03:58 GMT)
FM pitches for high investment in farm sector
LUDHIANA: Concerned over stagnation in farm output, the Finance Minister Mr P Chidambaram on Tuesday made a strong pitch for high agricultural investment even if it meant reducing subsidies in the sector. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:54:37 GMT)
Egat agrees in principle to set up overseas investment arm
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) board Tuesday agreed in principle to establish Egat International Co Ltd as its overseas investment arm. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:20:08 GMT)
Russian investment abroad should be insured - Livshits
MOSCOW. Oct 31 (Interfax) - A system should be put in place to insure Russian investment abroad, Alexander Livshits, deputy general director of Russian aluminum producer RUSAL, said at the Third Moscow Business Dialogue investment forum, organized by Interfax and the Royal Institute of International Relations (Chatham House). (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:30:34 GMT)
UBS/investment banking
UBS’s allusion on Tuesday to a possible “return to a more normal seasonal pattern for financial firms” – that is, a weaker performance in the second half than in the first – is the latest sign that the boom in investment banking earnings may be over. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:35:57 GMT)
Indonesia asks for less investment
The Indonesian government said it needed to attract $65 billion of investment by 2010 to bolster economic growth and create jobs. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:46:26 GMT)
IBM and Lehman Brothers Form Chinese Investment Fund
IBM Corp and investment bank Lehman Brothers are to invest a total of $180m in Chinese businesses through a joint venture. Both companies will contribute an initial $90m each which will be used to buy stakes in mid-stage to mature Chinese companies across industry verticals. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:10:41 GMT)
TAIWAN, ALASKA TRADE AND INVESTMENT CONFERENCE TO BE HELD
Taipei, Oct. 31 (CNA) The Taiwan and Alaska Trade and Investment Cooperation Council (TATICC) will hold its third conference Wednesday in Taipei aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in developing natural resource industries and tourism, a spokesman for the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said Tuesday. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:41:59 GMT)
India high on EU investment focus, with spate of visits
A spate of very high level visits by leaders from several European Union nations, including Belgium, Norway, Britain and Hungary, has placed India firmly in the international spotlight, with the economy and trade and investment the focus of most visits. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:25:58 GMT)
Bank of America Global Wealth & Investment Management Expands Regional Leadership to Serve High Net Worth Market
BOSTON, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) Global Wealth&Investment Management officially announced that it will serve high net worth clients nationwide through eight regional teams, up from four, in order to further strengthen the delivery of comprehensive wealth management solutions to clients by bringing its senior leadership closer to major U.S. wealth (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 16:13:24 GMT)
Private Equity Investment In Africa Down Significantly - Study
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Private equity investment in Africa fell significantly in 2005, with early stage funding the most severely hit, showed a report released Tuesday by the African Venture Capital Association and CDC Group. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 16:38:16 GMT)
Africa: African Investment Not Just 'Commodity Play'
It is an insult to regard the investment case for Africa simply as a 'commodity play'. The processes of industrialisation, political and economic reform provide a better context in which to assess value opportunities in selected African jurisdictions. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 16:51:36 GMT)
TNK-BP to boost capital investment
RBC, 31.10.2006, Moscow 19:21:07. TNK-BP, a leading Russian oil producer, plans to increase capital investment by 30 percent to $3.4bn in 2007, the company's President and CEO Robert Dudley told a press conference today. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:08:33 GMT)
MFs to gain from higher overseas investment
Mutual funds view the increase in overseas investment to $3 billion from $2 billion as a progressive roadmap for foreign investments through MFs in the future. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 19:29:39 GMT)
Pascu: Investment Act amended in line with European State aid rules
BUCHAREST – Eligibility criteria for investors applying for State-funded aid under the Investment Act will be modified and included in the enforcement norms, rather than in the law text, as initially intended, Vice-premier Bogdan Pascu announced yesterday. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 19:58:15 GMT)
Next Announces Investment in NZ Healtheries
Private equity firm Next Capital today announced its third investment, acquiring New Zealand health food and supplement manufacturer Healtheries. Next Capital will acquire Healtheries from associates of Lanes Capital which has owned the business for the last 16 years. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:01:50 GMT)
Hima in $90m investment
HIMA Cement (U) Ltd has announced a $90 million (Shs165 billion) investment expansion almost doubling the current $50 million (Shs92 billion) in Uganda. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:32:59 GMT)
Letter from The Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers (APCIMS) to the European Commission
Thank you for the opportunity of contributing to your enquiry relating to the proposed takeover of Euronext by Deutsche Borse. The Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers (APCIMS) is the organisation that represents those firms who act for the private investor and who offer them services that range from no advice or execution only trading through to portfolio (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:55:34 GMT)
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