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BMO Capital Markets opens investment banking office in Beijing
(Full text of a statement. Contact details below.) Beijing (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - BMO Capital Markets, the investment and corporate banking arm of BMO Financial Group (TSX, NYSE: BMO), today officially opened its Investment Banking Representative Office in Beijing. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 02:21:14 GMT)

Yudhoyono Says Indonesia Needs $22 Billion of Annual Investment
Nov. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said the country needs to attract $22 billion of investment in roads, power plants and other infrastructure each year to boost economic growth and create jobs. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 04:59:10 GMT)

India voices security fears over foreign direct investment
India has voiced security concerns over foreign direct investment (FDI) in certain sectors of its booming economy. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 05:04:50 GMT)

Millennium Media Consulting: Highlights From Fall 2006 Market Outlook & Investment Press Briefing
At a pair of New York City media conferenceshosted by Millennium Media Consulting last month, a lineup of institutionalmoney managers, mutual fund portfolio managers and financial professionalsdiscussed their predictions for the future of the markets, the U.S.economy, the investment management industry and discussed current issuesfacing public companies. Highlights of these events are presented (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 06:44:04 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. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 06:44:45 GMT)

01-11-2006: HSBC sees corporate investment growing in Asia
The corporate investment industry in Asia is set to grow, mirroring a trend in the United States and Europe, as companies seek better returns on their rising cash holdings, HSBC Investments said on Nov 1. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 07:03:32 GMT)

Beijing keen to unlock ASEAN investment doors
NANNING, China - Beijing and the governments of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have reached a consensus on what matters need to be negotiated for service and investment markets to be opened. However, specific matters still need to be discussed. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 11:03:54 GMT)

Investment boosting museums
The first stage of a £150m investment in regional museums is praised for boosting visitor numbers. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 12:03:21 GMT)

Lizama drops BOS' suit vs investment firm
The Superior Court has dismissed the Bank of Saipan's lawsuit against U.S.-based investment firm D.A. Davidson & Co., saying that the bank's allegations against Davidson “do not set forth the elements of fraudulent misrepresentation.” (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 14:03:11 GMT)

Dubai to get more jobs and investment
Dubai can expect a major boost in investment and employment over the next 12 months as companies scramble to increase their business in the emirate. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 14:33:09 GMT)

ISAs to remain as Government announces shake-up of investment regime
A major shake-up of the ISA regime has been announced by the Economic secretary to the Treasury Ed Balls. The Government has revealed that ISAs will remain permanently, as the previous commitment would have only seen them in place until 2010, while the £7,000 investment cap will remain. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:00:30 GMT)

UK PRESS: Fortress Investment Group Set To File For IPO
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- U.S.-based alternative investment firm Fortress Investment Group is set to file next week for an initial public offering that could value it at up to $8 billion, The Financial Times reported on its Web site Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:08:26 GMT)

Uganda: Hima in $90 Million Investment
HIMA Cement (U) Ltd has announced a $90 million (Shs165 billion) investment expansion almost doubling the current $50 million (Shs92 billion) in Uganda. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 16:37:31 GMT)

Manulife Bank launches F-Class investment savings account
Manulife Bank today announced the launch of their investment savings account F-Class. Exclusively available through fee-based financial advisors, it is a high-interest investment account designed to help Canadian investors earn greater income on their cash. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 16:50:57 GMT)

Russia, China to sign mutual protection, investment deal
MOSCOW. Nov 1 (Interfax) - The Russian government will on Thursday discuss a draft agreement with China on mutual protection and investment expansion. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 17:00:22 GMT)

Pension Plan Sponsors Changing Investment Focus, Watson Wyatt Finds
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As companies react to the Pension Protection Act and new accounting rules, they will likely consider investment approaches that better hedge their long-term pension liabilities, according to experts at Watson Wyatt ( Nachrichten ) Investment Consulting, a leading global consulting firm. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 17:58:58 GMT)

Prospect Energy Corporation Makes Senior Secured Debt Investment in Barnett Shale Gas Development Company TLOGH, L.P.
Prospect Energy Corporation(NASDAQ: PSEC) ('Prospect') announced today that it has made a $15.5million senior secured investment in TLOGH, L.P. ('TLOGH'), a gasdevelopment company based in Dallas, Texas. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:17:01 GMT)

Charlotte-Based Investment Bank Tobin Advisors Takes A New Name
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Tobin Solitario Investment Banking Group is the new name for Tobin Advisors, am investment bank based in Charlotte. The five-year-old business changed its name as J. Paul Solitario became a partner in the firm. It was founded by Justine Tobin. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:49:11 GMT)

CPP Investment Board backs trust decision
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board said Wednesday it backs a plan to tax income trusts. CPPIB, Canada's second-largest pension fund, has a mandate to make long-term investments. It had $98.6-billion in assets under management as of June 30. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 20:08:00 GMT)

Premium IP Services Provide High Returns from a Small CAPEX Investment
A new study by Network Strategy Partners (NSP) finds that using policy-based traffic management solutions, service providers can now leverage their existing IP networks to offer premium IP services with a relatively small capital investment. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 22:00:44 GMT)

Scottsdale investment firm purchases part of Tempe business part for $38.5 million
Scottsdale-based real estate investment company, The Wolff Co., said Wednesday it purchased Phase 1 of the Rio West Business Park in Tempe for $38.5 million. (Wed, 01 Nov 2006 23:33:02 GMT)

BOJ chief denies resignation over controversial investment
_ Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui reiterated Thursday he will remain in his post, brushing off lingering calls for his resignation over a controversial investment. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 06:30:19 GMT)

Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company Announces Its Net Asset Value at October 31, 2006
Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company (the'Company') (NYSE: KYN) today announced its net asset value at October 31,2006. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 08:29:40 GMT)

Khaleej Finance and Investment explores opportunities in India
Speaking after a visit to India Mr. Nabil Hadi, Chief Executive Officer, Khaleej Finance and Investment (KFI), stated that India is today one of the most important preferred destinations for Foreign Direct Investment in the world. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 09:35:30 GMT)

China c.bank sees risk of investment rebound
BEIJING, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Tightening by the central bank has already succeeded in slowing China's economic growth, but there is a risk that fixed-asset investment will rebound, Su Ning, a deputy governor of the People's Bank of China, said on Thursday. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 10:46:24 GMT)

Al Baloushi - Abu Dhabi: Capital of choice for long-term investment in the Middle East
The long-term stable economic outlook, growth in FDI, strength of the UAE's banking sector and expected increase in nominal GDP (Gross Domestic Product) make Abu Dhabi one of the best opportunities for long-term investment in the Middle East according to Rashed Al Baloushi, Acting Director General of Abu Dhabi Securities Market (ADSM). (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 10:50:21 GMT)

Dubai World reaffirms commitment to developing the investment environment in Dubai
In line with Dubai World's objectives of seeking promising investment opportunities in the region and enhancing its logistics capabilities, Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, Deputy Chairman of Dubai Ports World and the Jebel Ali Free Zone - Dubai World has confirmed that the Emirate of Dubai will spare no effort for creating a highly favorable investment environment. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:50:20 GMT)

Sinosure helps enterprises realize 60 bln USD export, overseas investment
China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) supports and helps Chinese enterprises realize more than 60 billion US dollars of export and overseas investment during past five years, said a Sinosure official here on Thursday. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:55:42 GMT)

Int'l contracts with total investment of 5.845 bln USD inked at China-ASEAN Expo
Businessmen have signed 132 international cooperation projects involving investment of 5.845 billion US dollars by the press time at the ongoing Third China- ASEAN Expo, up 10.47 percent from the figures of last year's Expo. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 12:07:03 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2006-11-02 11:57 GMT: Morgan Stanley buys 19 pct stake in UK investment firm Lansdowne Partners
LONDON (AFX) - Morgan Stanley's Investment Management unit said it has bought a 19 pct stake in UK-based investment manager Lansdowne Partners, the third such acquisition it has announced in as many days. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 12:12:58 GMT)

World Business Giants Consider Investment in Turkey
Turkey is hosting the biggest foreign investors group in its history. Investment giants representing nearly one fifth of global funds silently slipped into Turkey on Tuesday. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 13:24:32 GMT)

Moldovan President meets Vice President of European Investment Bank
Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin has met Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Sauli Niinisto, the presidential press service has said. President Voronin welcomed the signing of the agreement on collaboration between the EIB and the Moldovan government, and highlighted the importance of launching the activity of this prestigious bank in our country. The EIB's presence in Moldova (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 14:38:36 GMT)

2006 PRIVATE INVESTMENT TARGET IN SIGHT: MOEA
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) Private investment in the first nine months of this year has reached NT$774.05 billion, indicating that the projected annual domestic investment goal of NT$903.2 billion can be realized by year's end, a spokesman for the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said Thursday. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 14:41:59 GMT)

State Street names global investment vice president
State Street Corp. said Thursday the company has appointed John L. Klinck, Jr. to a newly created role as executive vice president and head of Global Investment Product Services. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 16:42:42 GMT)

Apartment Investment 3Q Profit Up
Apartment Investment and Management Co., a real estate investment trust focused on apartment units, said Thursday third-quarter results improved, helped by higher revenue from properties owned at least a year. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 16:58:44 GMT)

Kuwait refinery investment in Louisiana would be nearly $10 billion
BATON ROUGE – The Kuwait state-owned oil company’s investment in an oil refinery would be between $8 billion and $10 billion. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 17:01:53 GMT)

Kuwait investment in proposed refinery in Louisiana would be up to $10 billion
BATON ROUGE – The Kuwait state-owned oil company’s investment in a proposed oil refinery in Louisiana would be between $8 billion and $10 billion, state officials said today. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 17:43:18 GMT)

Investment Technology 3Q Profit Rises
Investment Technology Group Inc., a provider of automated equity trading services to brokerages, posted a 39 percent increase in third-quarter profit on growth in commissions and international expansion. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 18:01:11 GMT)

Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Q3 2006 Earnings Conference Call At 2:00 PM
(RTTNews) - Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment (LGY-UN.TO) will host a conference call at 2:00 pm, to discuss its Q3 2006 earnings results. To participate in the live call, dial 416-641-6105 (US) or 1-866-696-5895 (Int'l). (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 18:23:48 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2006-11-02 18:27 GMT: Lowland Investment Co FY NAV up 16.5 pct to 915.7p
LONDON (AFX) - Lowland Investment Co PLC said that during the year to Sept 30 2006 the company's net asset value rose from 785.8 pence to 915.7 pence, an increase of 16.5 pct. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 18:43:33 GMT)

Canadian Investment Banks May Suffer From Trust Market Demise
Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) -- RBC Capital Markets, CIBC World Markets and other investment banks and law firms may suffer from the Canadian government's move to shut down income trusts, which accounted for a third of new equity sales this year. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 19:31:59 GMT)

African, Chinese Leaders Urge New Investment Ties at Beijing Summit
Some 40 African heads of state are gathering in Beijing for a summit with Chinese leaders that many hope will mark a new phase in relations. African leaders are hoping to see increased trade and investment, while experts say China is seeking new sources of raw materials. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 19:46:51 GMT)

Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust Reports Third Quarter Results
Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust ('Legacy') (TSX: LGY.UN) today announced its unaudited financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 19:59:59 GMT)

State Street Corp. names global investment vice president
State Street Corp. said Thursday the company has appointed John L. Klinck, Jr. to a newly created role as executive vice president and head of Global Investment Product Services. (Thu, 02 Nov 2006 20:13:06 GMT)

Aker Kvaerner to up Malasia investment to $77 mln
OSLO, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Norwegian engineering group Aker Kvaerner said on Friday it will double its investment in Malaysia to 500 million Norwegian crowns ($77.38 million) because of fast growth in the subsea oil production market. (Fri, 03 Nov 2006 08:10:46 GMT)

Investment group buys Penton Media
An investment team led by New York business mogul Bruce Wasserstein has agreed to buy Cleveland-based Penton Media Inc. Prism Business Media Holdings Inc. plans to pay $194 million in cash for the publisher and trade show organizer and assume more than $300 million of the company's debt. (Fri, 03 Nov 2006 09:37:22 GMT)

Pension fund monitor recommends new investment policy statement
The new monitor of the Washington County employees' pension fund recommended that the county retirement board draft a new investment policy statement for adoption in February. (Fri, 03 Nov 2006 10:22:40 GMT)

China Raises Reserve Ratio to Curb Investment Boom (Update2)
Nov. 3 (Bloomberg) -- China's central bank ordered lenders to set aside more money as reserves for the third time this year to curtail a credit-fueled investment boom that spurred economic growth by 10.4 percent in the third quarter. (Fri, 03 Nov 2006 11:13:55 GMT)

Bulgaria investment defies regional food industry decline
03/11/2006 - A new report has found that Bulgaria has the highest level of direct foreign investment to GDP in the entire Central and Eastern European region, helping to defy a decline in the sector throughout the CEE region. (Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:19:59 GMT)

Gates' Cascade Investment reportedly entering energy venture
Bill Gates' investment vehicle Cascade Investment LLC is expected to announce a joint venture with utility and energy company PNM Resources Inc. on Friday, increasing its investment in the energy sector, according to a report published Friday. (Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:27:00 GMT)

India's investment rate over 30% of GDP: Reddy
Reserve Bank of India(RBI) governor Y V Reddy today said India and China were the only countries among the emerging market economies(EME) with an investment rate of more than 30% of their gross domestic product(GDP). (Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:55:45 GMT)

Ahead of the Bell: Investment Technology
A Bear Stearns analyst on Friday upgraded online stock-trading services platform Investment Technology Group Inc., saying investors punished the company too severely Thursday for missing third-quarter estimates. (Fri, 03 Nov 2006 14:18:54 GMT)

Ahead of the Bell: Investment Technology
Investment Technology Group reported third-quarter earnings early Thursday, missing Wall Street\'s view by a penny. Bear Stearns analyst Daniel C. Goldberg said the company missed because of light trading volume in October, lower commissions and inflated expenses. (Fri, 03 Nov 2006 14:27:01 GMT)

Indian Railways to attract major private investment soon
Lucknow, Nov 3 (IANS) Indian Railways, one of the country's largest public sector undertakings, is all set to attract major private investment in the coming years to finance ambitious projects, including modernising stations and creating freight corridors across the country. (Fri, 03 Nov 2006 15:01:55 GMT)

Transwestern Investment buys Arlington building
Transwestern Investment Co. has acquired Presidential Tower, a 333,000-square-foot office building in Arlington. (Fri, 03 Nov 2006 17:06:59 GMT)

Cenbank to hike AFP foreign investment cap - Peru
The board of Peru's central bank has decided to hike the foreign investment cap of the private pension fund managers (AFPs) to 12% from 10.5%, the central bank said in a report. (Fri, 03 Nov 2006 17:18:10 GMT)

Gates investment fund forms energy venture
Cascade Investments LLC, the private investment fund of Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates, will form a joint energy-trading venture with PNM Resources Inc., a New Mexico utility owner to bet on growing regional demand. PNM shares rose as much as 3.5 percent. (Fri, 03 Nov 2006 20:12:18 GMT)

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Third Quarter 2006 Results
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ('RioCan')(TSX: REI.UN) - (Fri, 03 Nov 2006 20:56:20 GMT)

BCSC to hold hearing into alleged investment fraud
The Executive Director of the British Columbia Securities Commission has issued a notice of hearing alleging that two Abbotsford, B.C. men and a Virginia, U.S. man are violating securities laws in selling and promoting to B.C. residents what appears to be a Prime Bank investment scheme. (Fri, 03 Nov 2006 21:05:48 GMT)

Swiss believe cooperation is wise investment
Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy:Rey says that cooperation funding for youth programmes in the Balkans is an investment in the future for Switzerland. (Fri, 03 Nov 2006 21:27:55 GMT)

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Third Quarter 2006 Results
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ('RioCan')(TSX: REI.UN) - (Fri, 03 Nov 2006 21:43:22 GMT)

INVESTMENT CONSULTING SERVICE INDUSTRY'S REVENUE UP 29% FOR JAN.-AUG.
INVESTMENT CONSULTING SERVICE INDUSTRY'S REVENUE UP 29% FOR JAN.-AUG. (Sat, 04 Nov 2006 05:56:59 GMT)

Bill Gates' investment vehicle forms power utility JV
Bill Gates' personal investment firm Cascade Investment LLC is forming a joint venture with a New Mexico utility, PNM Resources Inc., to enter into unregulated power generation and energy trading. (Sat, 04 Nov 2006 07:13:46 GMT)

Penn Miller Investment Corp. donates to Regis and Bishop O’Reilly
Representatives of Penn Miller Investment Corp. presented a donation to the Individualized Instruction Classes of Regis Elementary and Bishop O’Reilly. First row, from left, are Individualized Instruction administrator Nancy Seleski and Penn Miller representative Kathy Lettieri. Second row: John Graham, Russell Bigus, Regis principal; Michael Banks and Douglas Gaudet. (Sat, 04 Nov 2006 08:15:55 GMT)

Online dialogue on implementation of Investment and Enterprises Laws held
Members of the working group led by Minister of Planning and Investment Vo Hong Phuc took part in the event. (Sat, 04 Nov 2006 09:16:38 GMT)

Standard Chartered executes Profit Rate Swap deal with Aref Investment
Standard Chartered executed a USD150-million 3-year Profit Rate Swap with the Kuwait-based Aref Investment Group S.A.K. (Closed) in October. (Sat, 04 Nov 2006 09:20:31 GMT)

Japan, China, S. Korea to start investment pact talks next year
_ Japan, China and South Korea are expected to begin negotiations next year on concluding a trilateral agreement on investment which may pave the way for a free trade agreement by the leading East Asian economies, Japanese government sources said Saturday. (Sat, 04 Nov 2006 09:29:20 GMT)

Mohamed Al Noman discusses tourism and business factors effecting Sharjah at the UAE Asian Investment Forum
As the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority participates in the UAE Asian first Investment Forum, that is currently being held at the Suntec Singapore Convention Centre in Singapore, H.E. Mohamed A. Al Noman, Director of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, stressed that Sharjah has now developed many attractive regions in the field of commerce and tourism. (Sat, 04 Nov 2006 10:05:20 GMT)

The Investment Dar $79m Q3 profit
Kuwait-based The Investment Dar posted a Q3 2006 profit of $79.31m, an improvement of 14% over the $69.38m a year earlier, the Bahrain Tribune reported. Third quarter earnings per share rose to 12 cents from 11 cents. First nine-month profit was up 33% year-on-year to $254.16m. (Sat, 04 Nov 2006 10:05:40 GMT)

Investment fraud alleged
The BC Securities Commission has issued notice that they will hold a hearing to look into alleged investment fraud by two Abbotsford men. (Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:04:34 GMT)

Investment fund
CARACAS (VENEZUELA): President Hugo Chavez has said Venezuela and China will devote some $6 billion to set up a joint investment fund in December _ $1 billion more than originally announced. ``China will put in $4 billion and Venezuela $2 billion ... (Sat, 04 Nov 2006 20:06:33 GMT)

Local investment in UAE to rise
Dubai: Local investment in the UAE economy, the Arab world's second biggest, will surge 24.9 per cent in 2006 to Dh117 billion ($31.9 billion), the Minister of Economy said yesterday. (Sat, 04 Nov 2006 20:18:36 GMT)

Trade, investment crucial in boosting Africa-China economic growth: Algerian president
Africa and China need to expand trade and increase investment in order to boost their common economic growth, said Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Saturday. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 05:09:44 GMT)

PBOC official warns of potential expansion of fixed assets investment
China's fixed asset investment is still under potential pressure of further expansion despite controls imposed this year, says a senior official with China's central bank. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 06:52:45 GMT)

INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN BAKU
The international investment conference organized by the Ministry of Economic Development and Islamic Development Bank will be held November 8-9 in Baku. The event is seen as an important step to raise awareness of the investment opportunities and promote networking between local businessmen and prospective investors. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 08:13:38 GMT)

Phillip Frost is betting he can develop a major investment bank in South Florida -- perhaps by pushing ``blank check
In what may be his most ambitious and challenging move yet, veteran company builder Phillip Frost has taken an old, ailing New York financial institution, Ladenburg Thalmann, transplanted it to Miami and hopes to build it into a major investment bank. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 08:19:33 GMT)

Investment sentiments in Pakistan 'under cloud'
Islamabad, Nov 5 (IANS) The continuing violence in Pakistan, epitomised by the recent military action that killed at least 82 people in a seminary in Bajaur agency on the border with Afghanistan, could dampen the investment climate in Pakistan, The News International newspaper said Sunday. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 08:57:09 GMT)

Small Investment Firm's Chicken Little Fund a Risk Worth Taking
It seems reasonable to expect to find Stephen Coleman sitting behind a special computer dialed into the stock markets, sweating over every penny in the share price of Apple Computers Inc. Coleman admits Apple's performance can make or break his company, Daedalus Capital LLC, and the $7 million in assets managed by the St. Louis investment... (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 11:11:02 GMT)

Say Goodbye to Frustrating Investment Strategies -- Building an Effective Investment Plan Is a Breeze With the New
Investment advisors agree, the key tobuilding a successful portfolio lies in having a good plan. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 11:25:51 GMT)

Savings of 100 at risk in investment flap
The FBI has charged the owner of a bankrupt Kissimmee real-estate company with fraud. Eugene Ralph was looking for the right investment for many reasons, none more pressing than his three children's education. After attending a seminar at Main Street USA Inc., he was convinced he had found it. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 11:36:54 GMT)

Budget expected to see rise in state investment
The Minister for Finance, Brian Cowen, is expected to unveil a 12% rise in state investment spending in the Budget. This will bring the total spend in this area to €7.5bn, the majority of which is to be spent on transport projects. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 12:52:32 GMT)

Foreign investment increasing by Lm1 million daily
MOSTA, Malta (di-ve news)-- November 5, 2006-- 1640CET-- Foreign investment is increasing at a rate of Lm1 million every day. This is generating more work opportunities and an overall more positive economic environment. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 15:47:51 GMT)

INTERVIEW-Africa needs help to win clean energy investment
Source: Reuters By Wangui Kanina NAIROBI, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Africa lacks the capacity and projects to attract the levels of investment in clean energy seen in other parts of the world, Kenya's environment minister ... (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 16:07:14 GMT)

Best investment plan hinges on your goals, not complex strategy
Charles Jaffe -- Your Funds At the Financial Planning Association's annual convention here, more than 3,000 financial advisers saw seminars on a wide range of investment and money-management strategies. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 16:46:34 GMT)

Pakistan, Malaysia plan joint investment firm
Islamabad, Nov 5: Pakistan and Malaysia Sunday agreed in principle to set up a Joint Investment Company, which will provide an institutional framework to promote investment between the two countries. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 17:25:24 GMT)

Pakistan, Malaysia to setup joint investment company
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Malaysia will sign bilateral free trade agreement by the end of this year and they will establish a joint investment company. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 18:20:38 GMT)

Joint venture co proposes large investment in gas, power projects
a proposal to the Board of Investment (BoI) for investing a total of $ 9.5 billion, of which $ 5.0 billion is planned to be invested in gas projects and $ 4.5 billion in the gas-based power plant projects," the Westmont Chairman Kazi Tajul Islam Faruque told the FE. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 18:22:49 GMT)

Brokerages cite growth in investment banking
Just a couple of years ago, because of the falling stock market, the investment banking units of local brokerages saw little activity when it came to money-raising or mergers and acquisitions. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 06:32:53 GMT)

$20M India investment fund proposed
An Atlanta entrepreneur who believes American investors can profit by buying into Indian companies hopes to start a private investment partnership to trade Indian stocks. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 06:37:30 GMT)

$300M-in-assets benchmark reached by Verdis Investment
Verdis Investment Management has reached $300 million in assets under management two years after opening and just a few months after introducing a business line for high-net-worth individuals to complement its core services for endowments, foundations and institutions. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 06:48:28 GMT)

Alcan to Raise Investment in China Aluminum Smelter (Update1)
Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Alcan Inc., the world's second- largest aluminum producer, is in talks to increase its investment with China's No. 2 maker of the lightweight metal to tap rising demand. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 07:17:04 GMT)

BMB Investment Bank third quarter net income at over USD2 million
BMB Investment Bank ('BMB') announced today its third quarter results for 2006 with a net income of USD2 million as compared to USD0.4 million in the corresponding prior year period. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 10:20:50 GMT)

Technology Investment Capital "buy," target price raised
NEW YORK, November 6 (newratings.com) - Analysts at BB&T Capital Markets reiterate their "buy" rating on Technology Investment Capital Corp (ticker: TICC), while raising their estimates for the company. The 12-month target price has been raised from $16.50 to $18.50. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 11:01:46 GMT)

Govt sees Rs 22,500 cr investment in energy SEZ
The government said on Monday it expected an investment of Rs 22,500 crore (Rs 225 billion) over the next five-six years in a proposed Special Economic Zone for manufacturing renewable energy equipment. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 11:58:50 GMT)

Al Argan Towell Investment Platinum sponsor at International Property Exhibition
Al Argan Towell Investment has signed up as a Platinum Sponsor at the International Property Exhibition which will be held in Muscat, Oman as a successive event to last years Gulf Property and Investment Exhibition from 16 - 18 January 2007. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 12:35:50 GMT)

Gulf Capital leads investment consortium that acquires 50% of Maritime Industrial Services Co. (MIS)
Gulf Capital, the highest capitalised investment company in the UAE, announced that it has acquired, as part of a large investment consortium, a 21% stake in Maritime Industrial Services Co. (MIS), a regional leader in the oil and gas construction and services industry. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 12:50:40 GMT)

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Q3 2006 Earnings Conference Call At 9.00 AM
(RTTNews) - RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (REI-UN.TO) CEO Edward Sonshine will host a conference call at 9:00 am, to discuss about Q3 2006 earnings results. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 13:22:56 GMT)

Vendavo Receives Investment From SAP Ventures
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Vendavo, the leading provider of business to business price management solutions, today announced that it has received an equity investment from SAP ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) Ventures. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 13:30:22 GMT)

BIMB sets up corporate investment banking division
Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (BIMB) has set up a full-fledged corporate investment banking division effective Nov 6 as it seeks to become a global Islamic banking player. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 13:33:51 GMT)

Netsize Expands Further With EUR13.2 Million New Investment Funding
Netsize the European Market leader for enabling mobile business and entertainment solutions today announced that it had secured its 4th round of new investment of EUR13.2 million. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 13:57:05 GMT)

Africa Needs Help to Win Clean Energy Investment
Africa lacks the capacity and projects to attract the levels of investment in clean energy seen in other parts of the world, Kenya's environment minister said on Sunday. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:11:49 GMT)

In battle of investment-banking titans, Europe can't match U.S.
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- In the battle of the investment-banking titans, there's no doubt the U.S. heavyweights were this earnings season's winners. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:34:19 GMT)

How To Make A Well-balanced Investment Portfolio
Getting a good investment portfolio is something that everyone needs who does any kind of investing. Having a good spread of investments is also a good idea, in the event that one area of investments takes a loss. Here are some tips about how to get an investment portfolio that is well balanced and should enable you to weather most storms. By investing in only one area of the market, you are (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:12:38 GMT)

Nigeria: Seeking Investment Windows for Nigeria's N600bn Pension Funds
THE National Pension Commission is exploring fresh investment outlets for the nation's over N600 billion pension funds. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:53:00 GMT)

Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust "hold," target price raised
NEW YORK, November 6 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Canaccord Adams maintain their "hold" rating on Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust (ticker: MRT.UN.TOR), while raising their estimates for the company. The target price has been raised from C$12 to C$12.50. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 17:31:05 GMT)

Maypro Group gets investment from Marubeni America
11/6/2006 - Maypro Group announced it has received a minority investment worth around 20 percent of its value from Marubeni America Corporation, an association that could open up new commodity and ingredient sources. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 17:31:25 GMT)

AirNatech Holdings Ltd. Establishes in the UK a Major Environmental Nanotechnology Win for UK Trade and Investment
much needed to develop the next generation of ultra energy-efficient refrigeration and computing technologies. The move follows Bridgehead's financing in February 2006 of AirNacon Ltd., which will also become a subsidiary of AirNatech Holdings Ltd. With the assistance of UK Trade & Investment's (UKTI) Global Entrepreneurs Programme (GEP), Bridgehead Group now has organized its operations (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:00:25 GMT)

Africa: President Puts Up Case for Investment in Africa
President Kibaki has called on China and other development partners to take advantage of the improved investment climate in Africa. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:07:08 GMT)

Sexual divide extends to investment choices
Most women who manage their household's investment believe they invest differently than their male counterparts, according to a poll by the Toronto-Dominion Bank. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:08:03 GMT)

Zimbabwe: Ministry Sets Up Committee for Investment Proposals
THE Ministry of Industry and International Trade has set up an interim committee charged with responsibility for approving investment proposals during the transitional period following the merger between the Zimbabwe Investment Centre and the Export Processing Zones Authority. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 19:06:49 GMT)

BT Unveils Results of Survey With Investment Banks' Views on Trends in Technology Innovation
BT and Expand Consulting, today announced the results of a survey of investment banks examining technology innovation and the challenges and opportunities it will present in the next three years. The research was conducted across a subset of the world's top twenty investment banks. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 19:13:14 GMT)

Janus names two to share investment officer role
Janus Capital Group Inc. on Monday named two portfolio managers to the role of co-chief investment officers. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 23:37:42 GMT)

TA Investment Launches Asia Pacific Islamic Balanced Fund
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- TA Investment Management Bhd, a member of the TA group, Tuesday launched its Asia Pacific Islamic Balanced Fund which focuses on the investment of Syariah-compliant equities and fixed income products in the region. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 07:13:55 GMT)

Janus CEO dropping investment title
Janus Capital Group Chief Executive Gary Black is giving up his other title - chief investment officer - to focus on boosting the mutual fund company's assets. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 08:40:30 GMT)

Investment up significantly in Zambia
Both foreign and domestic investments have increased in Zambia this year with more already pledged than in the last four years, according to Zambia Investment Centre (ZIC). (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:07:55 GMT)

China Data Watch-Investment to slow, trade surplus to rise
BEIJING, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Chinese policy makers will take heart from a projected slowdown in investment and money growth in October, but economists say further tightening is possible as a near-record trade surplus inundates banks with liquidity. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 10:51:17 GMT)

MP urges gov't to remove obstacles to investment
Iran - MP - Investment A Majlis deputy here Monday night urged the government to remove obstacles in the way of investment in Iran. Majlis Energy Commission Chairman Kamal Daneshyar's remarks came as he ddressed an annual conference of exporters of oil, gas and petrochemical products. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 10:59:19 GMT)

NBD to expand investment banking business in GCC region
National Bank of Dubai (NBD) today announced it will expand its investment banking business in the Middle East, after receiving approval to operate as an authorised firm from the Dubai International Financial Centre. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 11:50:20 GMT)

Unicorn Investment Bank achieves record results
Unicorn Investment Bank B.S.C. (c) (UIB) announces record results for the nine month period ended 30 September 2006. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 11:50:30 GMT)

Ministry previews APEC investment forum topics
HA NOI — The Ministry of Planning and Investment conducted a seminar yesterday to exchange information about the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Investment Forum 2006, to be held on November 15 and 16 at the new National Convention Centre. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 11:57:08 GMT)

Investment scheme sentencing delayed for Lexington man
MANSFIELD -- A new sentencing date has not been set for a securities salesman and investment adviser who bilked his clients out of $600,000. Martin Hershner, 47, of Lexington, was scheduled to be sentenced Monday in Richland County Common Pleas Court. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 12:06:09 GMT)

Vietnam's Neighbors Fear Membership in WTO Will Woo Away Markets, Investment
With Vietnam being admitted into the World Trade Organization, some of its neighbors in Southeast Asia are fearful that the region's newest economic tiger will capture export markets and foreign investment that might otherwise flow their way. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 12:31:37 GMT)

IEA sees higher oil price, risks to investment
LONDON - Consumers face ever higher oil prices in coming decades as investment in new supply is too slow to meet growing demand, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday in its annual World Energy Outlook. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 12:39:12 GMT)

Foreign investment problems internal: Pranab
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Tuesday 'problems' are being created from within the country and raking up of 'non-issues' hamper efforts to attract desired foreign investment. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 12:44:05 GMT)

SC's nationwide roadshow on stock market investment
The Securities Commission (SC) will hold a nationwide roadshow on smart stock market investment, beginning on Nov 11. The SC said on Nov 7 the roadshow, jointly organised with Bursa Malaysia Bhd, was to help retail investors understand more about investing in the stock market. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:03:33 GMT)

Govt sees $1 bn investment in gas exploration
The government is expecting about $1 billion investment in exploration of gas trapped below the coal seams in nine areas, contracts for which were signed on Tuesday in Delhi. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:14:19 GMT)

Investment to top agenda for Bush's Indonesia visit: official
US investment in energy will be one of the main points discussed by the leaders of Indonesia and the United States when President George W. Bush visits later this month, an Indonesian spokesman said. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:41:59 GMT)

TransAct Technologies to Present at Deutsche Bank Securities and Goldman, Sachs Co. Gaming Investment Forum
WALLINGFORD, Conn., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TransAct Technologies Incorporated , a global leader in market-specific printers for transaction-based industries, today announced that it will present at the Deutsche Bank ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) Securities and Goldman, ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) Sachs&Co. Gaming Investment forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:14:48 GMT)

Apollo Investment "buy," target price raised
NEW YORK, November 7 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus & Company reiterate their "buy" rating on Apollo Investment Corporation (ticker: AINV), while raising their estimates for the company. The target price has been raised from $22 to $24. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:30:45 GMT)

Local governments asked to prepare investment codes
TO ENSURE that benefits from the development of water resources would profit the communities, the local government units (LGUs) should come up with their respective investment codes, a Benguet official said. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:31:01 GMT)

AVXN, COGN, CTCI and ZVXI Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On October 31, George Stevens, CEO of Advanced Technetix, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AVXN) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/. Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:14:42 GMT)

Newcastle Investment 3Q FFO Rises
Real estate investment trust Newcastle Investment Corp. said Tuesday its funds from operations rose 8 percent in the third quarter, as the company realized higher interest income. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 18:20:30 GMT)

Rwanda: U.S., Rwanda's Trade, Investment Partner
The Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) signed by the United States and Rwanda on June 7, in Kigali aiming at deepening and strengthening economic relations between the two countries was timely. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 18:53:49 GMT)

TransAct Technologies to Present at Deutsche Bank Securities and Goldman, Sachs Co. Gaming Investment Forum
TransAct Technologies Incorporated , a global leader in market-specific printers for transaction-based industries, today announced that it will present at the Deutsche Bank Securities and Goldman, Sachs & Co. Gaming Investment forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. The investor conference is being held in conjunction with the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) for the second consecutive year. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:12:02 GMT)

Paulson Investment's 29th Annual Westergaard SmallCap Conference Poll Reveals Positive Industry Outlook for 2007
Paulson Investment Company, Inc., a whollyowned subsidiary of Paulson Capital Corp. ('Paulson') (NASDAQ: PLCC), andDutton Associates polled more than 500 small cap industry experts andexecutives at Paulson Investment's 29th Annual Westergaard SmallCapConference in New York City on Nov. 6 for their outlook on the 2007 smallcap market. The survey reveals an overall expectation of moderate growthfor (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:13:53 GMT)

Investment brings $2 million to iCardiac
By SMRITI JACOB Rochester Business Journal November 7, 2006 Startup iCardiac Technologies Inc. has received a $2 million investment, completing its Series A funding round of $4 million. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:25:55 GMT)

BTB Real Estate Investment Trust Announces $25 Million of Conditional Acquisition of Commercial Properties
The trustees of BTB Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX VENTURE: BTB.UN)(the 'BTB REIT'), announced today that it has entered into conditional agreements to acquire commercial properties located in Longueuil, Laval and Montreal, in the Province of Quebec, for approximately $25 million, subject to the usual closing adjustments. The portfolio consists of strategically located buildings, with a low (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:00:32 GMT)