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Wachovia to Buy London Investment Firm
Wachovia Corp.'s asset management unit, Evergreen Investments, agreed Tuesday to buy a majority stake in European Credit Management Ltd., a privately held, fixed-income investment management firm based in London. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 13:30:51 GMT)

More investment needed despite record visitor numbers
Fáilte Ireland is warning the Government that the tourism industry needs huge investment in the year ahead despite record visitor numbers last year. Almost 7.5 million visitors came to Ireland in 2006 and spent an estimated €5.9bn. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 13:57:52 GMT)

Wachovia unit to buy British investment firm
Wachovia Corp.'s asset management division, Evergreen Investments, will acquire a majority stake in European Credit Management Ltd., a British fixed-income investment management firm. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:07:44 GMT)

Head of Fidelity's investment management unit to step down
BOSTON — Stephen Jonas, the head of Fidelity's investment management unit, is stepping down at the end of the month after two years on the job, the company announced. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:16:36 GMT)

Wachovia unit to buy London investment firm
Wachovia Corp.'s asset management division, Evergreen Investments, will acquire a majority stake in European Credit Management Ltd., a fixed-income investment management firm. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:39:30 GMT)

Thailand imposes limits on foreign investment
BANGKOK (AFP) - Thailand's military-appointed government approved new limits on foreign investment, despite concerns about the potentially disastrous economic fallout. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:40:23 GMT)

Head of Fidelity's investment management unit to step down
January 9, 2007 - 9:36 a.m. BOSTON (AP) - Stephen Jonas, the head of Fidelity's investment management unit, is stepping down at the end of the month after two years on the job, the company announced. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:54:56 GMT)

Fidelity's investment boss to step down
Fidelity Investments has announced that Stephen Jonas, the head of its investment management division since early 2005, will retire Jan. 31. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:10:08 GMT)

Analysis: Egypt pushes for energy investment
CAIRO -- A decade-long campaign by the Egyptian government to expand foreign investment in its oil and gas sector is aimed at attracting capital from emerging world energy players, such as Russia and China, despite the political and legal hazards investors may face. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:31:28 GMT)

Wachovia to Buy London Investment Firm
(AP) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Wachovia Corp.'s asset management unit, Evergreen Investments, agreed Tuesday to buy a majority stake in European Credit Management Ltd., a privately held, fixed-income investment management firm based in London. Financial terms weren't disclosed. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:59:38 GMT)

Global Foreign Direct Investment continues to surge in 2006: UNCTAD
Global foreign direct investment continued to surge in 2006, rising by 34.3 percent over the previous year to 1.23 trillion dollars, according to projections by the UN trade and development agency. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 17:57:45 GMT)

Global Foreign Direct Investment continues to surge in 2006: UNCTAD
GENEVA (AFP) - Global foreign direct investment continued to surge in 2006, rising by 34.3 percent over the previous year to 1.23 trillion dollars, according to projections by the UN trade and development agency. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 17:57:45 GMT)

S3 Investment Company CEO Appointed Chairman of Board of Directors
S3 Investment Company, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SEIH), a holding company with two subsidiaries doing business in the Chinamarket, today announced that chief executive officer Jim Bickel has beenappointed to the position of chairman of the company's Board of Directors.At a meeting of the Board on January 5, 2007, the company accepted theresignation of Chris Bickel as chairman of the Board of Directors, ... (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 18:27:12 GMT)

Head of Fidelity's investment management unit to step down
Fidelity Investments announced yesterday that Stephen Jonas, the executive director of Fidelity's investment management unit, is stepping down at the end of the month after two years on the job. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 21:19:42 GMT)

Matsushita Electric to Announce Plasma Display Panel Investment
Jan. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. will announce an investment in plasma display panel production at a news conference today, said Akira Kadota, a company spokesman. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:40:08 GMT)

Singapore's Temasek 'awaiting details' on Thai investment limits
BANGKOK (AFP) - Singapore's state-linked Temasek Holdings has said that it would await further details on Thailand's decision to push ahead with new limits on foreign investment before taking any action. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:08:06 GMT)

San Diego investment firm seeks changes at Home Depot, CEO resigns
The chairman, president and CEO of home improvement retailer Home Depot (NYSE: HD) abruptly announced Wednesday he is resigning three weeks after a San Diego-based investment firm raised questions about management and the strategic direction at the company. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 07:27:55 GMT)

Investment fraud leads to $40,000 in fines
A Raymore man and his business have been ordered to pay $40,000 in fines from charges that they participated in a $2.7 million investment fraud. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 08:25:00 GMT)

Oil, foreign investment concerns weigh on Nikkei
The Nikkei suffered hefty declines on Wednesday, amid concern about falling oil prices and a pull back in foreign investment. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:05:04 GMT)

Global investment grew in 2006 for third consecutive year: UN
UN - Investment Foreign direct investment (FDI) grew in 2006 for the third consecutive year to reach $1.2 trillion, according to initial estimates released Wednesday by the United Nations, which also warned that economic growth is likely to slow this year because of high commodity prices and other factors. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:11:54 GMT)

Oil, foreign investment concerns weigh on Nikkei
LONDON (SHARECAST) - The Nikkei suffered hefty declines on Wednesday, amid concern about falling oil prices and a pull back in foreign investment. The blue chip Nikkei 225 stock average closed down 295 points at 16,942, off a low of 16,847. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:15:30 GMT)

Oil prices drop on warm winter in U.S. Northeast, selling by investment funds
SINGAPORE (AP) - Oil prices fell Wednesday on the continued mild winter in the U.S. Northeast and selling by large investment funds. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:39:56 GMT)

Affin sets up Affin Investment Bank
Affin Holdings Bhd has set up its investment banking outfit, Affin Investment Bank Bhd, via the transfer of Affin Securities Sdn Bhd's stockbroking business to the investment banking arm. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:52:49 GMT)

Investment fund assets increase 35% to Ft 2,540 bln in 2006
Assets in Hungarian investment funds increased 35% to Ft 2,540 billion at net asset value in 2006, figures compiled by the Hungarian Association of Fund and Asset Managers (Bamosz) show. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:17:27 GMT)

Perseus Completes Second Tranche of $22.1 Million Strategic Investment in Westport
Vancouver, BC, January 10, 2007--(T-Net)--Westport Innovations (TSX:WPT.TO), a global leader in gaseous-fuelled power technologies, today received notification that two investment funds managed by Perseus, L.L.C. intend to exercise their option to complete the approximately $8.3 million second tranche of the $22.1 million investment in Westport announced in June of 2006. The closing of the second ... (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:32:54 GMT)

Real Estate Gauge: Private Residential Investment as a Percentage of GDP
Eddy Elfenbein submits: Here's a graph showing private residential investment [PRI ] as a percentage of GDP. It's a good gauge of how well the real estate market is doing. The number averages about 4.7%, with a standard deviation of about 0.7%. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:36:11 GMT)

Jobs created in £1.4m investment
An engineering company is to create 60 new jobs in northern Scotland as part of a £1.4m investment. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:08:13 GMT)

Procter & Gamble Increases Investment In South Boston Facility; Reorganizes Businesses
Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G), a consumer products manufacturer, announced Wednesday plans to increase its investment by $35 million to $50 million in its South Boston Manufacturing Center, the Gillette World Shaving Headquarters. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:52:17 GMT)

Frantic Films Set to Grow Again Following Significant Equity Investment
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Jan. 9 /CNW/ -- Frantic Films is pleased to announce it has secured a $5 million equity investment from Toronto-based Priveq Capital Funds. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:31:36 GMT)

Positive signal for foreign investment
Barely two weeks after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) permitted 49 per cent foreign stake in stock exchanges, the divestment of 20 per cent stake in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) is seen as a strong signal attracting more foreign investment into the country. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:36:28 GMT)

Afferent attracts investment from Stryker Corp.
PROVIDENCE – Afferent Corp., an early-stage medical device company focused on treating neurologic dysfunction, today announced an investment by Stryker Corp. (NYSE: SYK), a global medical products and services company based in Kalamazoo, Mich. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:30:27 GMT)

Ford's investment and incentives worth $1 billion to improve production at six Detroit area plants
Detroit, January 9 -- Ford Motor Company announced today it is making a major investment in six Southeast Michigan plants, worth as much as $1 billion dollars including state tax incentives. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 05:17:58 GMT)

Middle Eastern Nations Set To Increase Investment In Water
Middle Eastern countries are expected to substantially increase investment in the water sector by 59 per cent to $US117 billion (Dhs429.4 billion) in the next eight years, according to a research report. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 06:03:52 GMT)

Thailand back tracks on investment law
BANGKOK (AFP) - Investors in Thailand have been left in confusion over new rules on foreign investment, as the government appeared to back track on its second major policy change in less than a month. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 07:12:09 GMT)

Malaysia's RHB Investment arranges 950 mln rgt CLO
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Malaysia's RHB Investment Bank is arranging a 950 million ringgit ($270.3 million) collateralised loan obligation (CLO) to raise funds for a group of firms, the lender said on Thursday. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 07:39:24 GMT)

Nike's investment What it is: Nike announced on Wednesday a five-year, $9 million investment in Portland, Hillsboro and ...
What it means: Nike is a longtime donor to Oregon schools. This is a more strategic investment in school leadership and quality. © 2007 The Oregonian. All rights reserved. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 08:17:21 GMT)

Thailand back tracks on investment law
BANGKOK--Investors in Thailand were left in confusion Thursday over new rules on foreign investment, as the government appeared to back track on its second major policy change in less than a month. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:01:12 GMT)

Japan, China, S. Korea to negotiate investment protection pact
_ Japan, China and South Korea will launch negotiations in March on a trilateral investment protection agreement that could develop into a free trade agreement, Japanese government sources said Thursday. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:08:04 GMT)

Hwang-DBS Investment expects to launch four to six new products
KUALA LUMPUR: Hwang-DBS Investment Management Bhd expects to launch four to six new products this year to boost its total funds under management, said chief investment officer David Ng. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:59:36 GMT)

The National Investor voted “Best Investment House in the UAE”
The National Investor (TNI), the region’s leading investment banking firm, was awarded the prize for “Best Investment House in the UAE” in Real Estate at the IREF ME 2006 Gala Awards Dinner. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:09:00 GMT)

Thai stocks rebound after government backtracked on investment law
BANGKOK - Thailand's stock market rebounded Thursday as the government backtracked on its second major policy change in less than a month, despite confusion about the impact of new investment rules. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:18:52 GMT)

Local economy will keep chugging along, investment expert says
A longtime local investment officer told Cincinnati bank, finance and legal professionals at a Wednesday luncheon to look for continued economic growth, despite the housing and automotive markets' problems. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 14:04:12 GMT)

Northland Investment to tour former state hospital property in Preston today
PRESTON — Northland Investment Corp., which owns $500 million in Hartford property and is interested in developing the former Norwich Hospital property, is expected to tour the site later this afternoon. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 14:15:49 GMT)

Thailand back tracks on investment law
BANGKOK (AFP) - Thailand's stock market rebounded as the government backtracked on its second major policy change in less than a month, despite confusion about the impact of new investment rules. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 14:34:14 GMT)

Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group and Pharos Capital Group Invest in Leading Medical Management Services Company in ...
MCCI Holdings, LLC ( “ MCCI â€ ), a South Florida-based provider of medical management services for managed care organizations, announced today a transaction with the Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group ( “ UIG â€ ), Pharos Capital Group, LLC ( “ Pharos â€ ) and GE Healthcare Financial Services ( “ GE â€ ). Goldman Sachs, Pharos and GE Healthcare Financial ServicesÂ invested an undisclosed sum ... (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 14:45:25 GMT)

Thailand back tracks on investment law
Thai deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Pridiyathorn Devakula answers questions during a press conference at the Government House in Bangkok on 10 January 2007. Thailand's stock market rebounded as the government backtracked on its second major policy change in less than a month, despite confusion about the impact of new investment rules. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 14:59:39 GMT)

Desjardins launches Global Equity Guaranteed Investment
Desjardins Group is offering its members a brand new investment product, Global Equity Guaranteed Investment. The product offers investors a secure way invest in carefully selected, widely recognized companies in Europe, Asia and the United States. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:17:02 GMT)

Delphi creditors no longer object to $3.4 billion investment bid
Delphi Corp.'s creditors, vendors and unions withdrew their objections to a $3.4 billion investment by five financial firms led by Cerberus Capital Management LP. Bloomberg News reported the shift from U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York, citing Delphi's lawyer Jack Butler. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:03:43 GMT)

Veteran Investors and Entrepreneurs Robinson, Engler & Dickson Selected to Manage New Angel Investment Fund in ...
Veteran private investors and entrepreneurs Stephen Robinson, Edward Engler and Robert Dickson have been selected to manage a new angel investment fund in Pittsburgh. The fund, referred to previously as the Pittsburgh Angel Fund, will now be named Pittsburgh Early Growth Partners LP and is a new investment source for early- stage technology companies. The fund was initially developed by ... (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:58:05 GMT)

Insiders buy shares of LTS investment bank
Nine executives and directors of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services (LTS), the Miami investment bank firm, have purchased about 1.5 million shares of the company this week, the firm announced today. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:30:51 GMT)

Private investment fund will target Florida companies
A newly launched private investment fund is aiming to raise $30 million to finance privately-held, mid-market growth companies in Florida. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:31:31 GMT)

Investment Tech. Chmn. Sells Shares
The chairman of Investment Technology Group Inc., an equities broker, sold 30,000 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Wednesday. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:07:04 GMT)

WexTrust Capital Names Susan M. Reyes Senior Investment Analyst
WexTrust Capital, LLC, a globally diversifiedprivate equity and specialty finance company, announced today that it hashired Susan M. Reyes as a senior investment analyst. In her new role, Ms.Reyes will report to fund manager, Paul J. Adrian and support WexTrustCapital's new commodity-based investment funds. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:29:54 GMT)

Massive 3G investment for China in 2007
China will enter a real start of 3G construction in 2007, but it is of little likelihood to see massive investment in 3G network in the year, in view of the technology maturity and the policy environment, pointed out a recent report by China Galaxy Securities. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:55:09 GMT)

Nikko to Freeze Principal Investment Business After Law Breach
Jan. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Nikko Cordial Corp., Japan's second- biggest securities firm by size of principal investment, said it will freeze some of its merchant banking businesses temporarily after it breached securities transaction laws. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:14:56 GMT)

Goldman Sachs: The Most Powerful Investment Bank In The World
Its balance sheet is the envy of Wall Street, its employees the most highly compensated in the nation. An inside look at the vaunted investment bank. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:17:29 GMT)

Germany scales up its investment promotion activities
(Full text of statement. Contact details below.) Berlin (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - The federal government announced today the merger of the two agencies "IIC - The New German Laender Industrial Investment Council GmbH" and "Invest in Germany GmbH." (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 03:16:27 GMT)

Investment fund to aid local startups
A trio of veterans of Pittsburgh's technology scene has been tapped to build and manage a new investment fund charged with aiding local startups. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:07:07 GMT)

Accuride Announces Investment in Aluminum Wheels Production Equipment
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation today announced that it is investing approximately $25 million in its aluminum wheel business. The investment includes two new, state-of-the-art hydraulic presses plus other tactical improvements to facilities and equipment. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:20:49 GMT)

S. KOREA, ASEAN AGREE TO SIGN SERVICE-INVESTMENT FTA
Trade / foreign investment South Korea and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to sign a service-investment free trade agreement (FTA) by November to boost economic ties, the nation's foreign ministry said Friday. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:40:15 GMT)

S. Korea, ASEAN Agree To Sign Service-Investment FTA
South Korea and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to sign a service-investment free trade agreement (FTA) by November to boost economic ties, the nation's foreign ministry said Friday. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:40:15 GMT)

Electro Scientific: Nierenberg Investment Ups Stake, Share Price May Double
Lon Juricic submits: In an amended 13D filing on Electro Scientific Industries Inc. , Nierenberg Investment Management disclosed a 10.8% stake in the company. This up from the 9.5% the firm disclosed in a past filing. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:41:18 GMT)

Polygon Investment Partners Mulls Listing Credit Fund
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Anglo-American hedge-fund operator Polygon Investment Partners Friday said it's considering listing a credit hedge fund on a European stock exchange. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:55:32 GMT)

Chile investment holding Quinenco says Citigroup alliance talks fail
SANTIAGO (MarketWatch) -- Talks between Citigroup (C) and Chilean investment holding Quinenco SA (QUINENCO.SN) over a strategic alliance involving their banking assets in the South American country have failed, Quinenco said late Thursday in a filing with the local securities regulator. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 13:52:18 GMT)

401(k) reports will carry investment tips
NEW YORK, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Beginning this year 401(k) statements will include bits of investment advice such as diversify your portfolio, a report from USA Today said. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:34:03 GMT)

Slaughter Calls For Federal Investment In Stem Cell Research
Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY-28), Chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, today addressed the House of Representatives on the need for federal investment in embryonic stem cell research (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:46:27 GMT)

Commissioners to meet with Toyota reps about investment deal
Economic development officials in Rowan County hope Toyota Racing Development can close the deal on a Peach Orchard Road site by Jan. 22. But first company representatives will attend a public hearing Tuesday night when the Rowan County Board of Commissioners consider an investment grant for Toyota. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 15:12:16 GMT)

Teleperformance Announces Major Investment In Northern Ireland
Teleperformance, one of the world’s leading providers of intelligent contact centre and CRM solutions, today announces support from Invest Northern Ireland for a £6.5m investment in Newry. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:17:23 GMT)

Overseas investment guidelines working
Strict investment requirements on foreign buyers of land seem to be working, say real estate agents and lawyers. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:17:26 GMT)

UMB hires exec for investment services unit
UMB Investment Services Group, a division of Kansas City’s UMB Financial Corp., said it has hired John Zader as chief operating officer. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:00:29 GMT)

Investment group joins Wiseman Center
The Wiseman Company announced that the Five Star Investment Group, one of the West Coast's fastest growing mortgage companies, has opened a 1,058-square-foot office in their Woodland Corporate Center building at 1100 Main St. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:09:15 GMT)

U.S. judge OKs Delphi equity investment plan
NEW YORK, Jan 12 (Reuters) - A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Friday approved auto parts maker Delphi Corp.'s request to pursue a $3.4 billion equity investment offer led by Appaloosa Management LP that could pave the way for Delphi to emerge from bankruptcy this year. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:10:07 GMT)

Gates in snub to ethical investment movement
Bill Gates, the world’s richest man, on Friday delivered a snub to the ethical investment movement by saying his foundation should concentrate on grant giving, rather than judging the social impact of businesses in which it invests. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:46:05 GMT)

Bradesco creates infra investment fund - Brazil
Brazilian bank Bradesco is launching the first investment fund on the market to focus on companies connected to the infrastructure sector, the bank announced. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:46:46 GMT)

U.S. judge OKs Delphi equity investment plan
A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Friday approved auto parts maker Delphi Corp.'s request to pursue a $3.4 billion equity investment offer led by Appaloosa Management LP that could pave the way for Delphi to emerge from bankruptcy this year. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 19:33:34 GMT)

UMB's investment arm hires COO
UMB Investment Services Group has hired a financial services veteran as COO. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:13:31 GMT)

SAIL investment beats all
New Delhi, Jan. 12 : State-run Steel Authority of India Limited may invest over Rs 100,000 crore by 2020 to increase its capacity, more than the combined investment of global players such as Posco and Mittals in India. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:26:22 GMT)

Port CEO will join investment firm
Retiring Port of Seattle chief executive Mic Dinsmore will join Milwaukee-based hedge fund Stark Investments this spring as president of its infrastructure investment division, the company announced Friday. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:12:54 GMT)

Port's Dinsmore to join investment firm
Outgoing Port of Seattle chief Mic Dimsore will be joining an investment firm. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 23:19:21 GMT)

Japan's Yamamoto reluctant to tighten control on investment funds
_ Japan's Financial Services Minister Yuji Yamamoto showed reluctance Friday to tighten control on investment funds in Japan, saying their activities may help invigorate the Japanese economy. (Sat, 13 Jan 2007 01:22:12 GMT)

DSU continues Schwartz aid; School's board OKs $1.5M investment in Dover arts center
DOVER - Delaware State University's board of trustees voted Thursday to approve a $1.5 million investment in the Schwartz Center for the Arts in downtown Dover. (Sat, 13 Jan 2007 03:48:39 GMT)

Japan warns of new Thai investment slowdown
BANGKOK, Jan 13 (TNA) - Japanese investors warn that, although they will not review their short-term investment plans for Thailand, future investment could dry up, according to Santi Vilassakdanont, the chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). (Sat, 13 Jan 2007 03:54:23 GMT)

Moody's changes outlook on the rating of the Development and Investment Projects Fund
Moody's Investors Service today changed the outlook on the Ba2 long-term foreign currency bond rating of the Development and Investment Projects Fund Of The Jordan Armed Forces to stable from negative. (Sat, 13 Jan 2007 07:40:10 GMT)

Investment firm buys Greenwood medical company
GREENWOOD -- Advantis Medical, a Greenwood-based designer and manufacturer of medical case organizing systems, has been acquired by Illinois-based RoundTable Healthcare Partners. RoundTable is an investment firm focused exclusively on the health-care industry. (Sat, 13 Jan 2007 07:54:07 GMT)

Over Lm500 million in foreign investment during 2006
VALLETTA (di-ve news)--January 13, 2007 -- 1530CET-- Foreign investment in 2006 is expected to exceed Lm500 million, three times as much as that during the previous year. (Sat, 13 Jan 2007 14:53:07 GMT)

With investment, it pays to be passive
The figures say active versus passive is no contest. The best way to invest is through a low-fee tracker fund. John McCrone finds that even passive investment is evolving with baffling speed. (Sat, 13 Jan 2007 16:09:22 GMT)

European Investment Bank plans to raise funds from India
European Investment Bank, the financing arm of the European Union, is keen on raising funds from India and giving loan to Indian companies. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 05:06:42 GMT)

Time to rebalance your investment portfolios
Now that the new year has arrived, it's time to think about rebalancing your investment portfolio. Correction: That's portfolios -- plural. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 07:03:25 GMT)

More investment in 2007
Minister of Education Louis Galea yesterday outlined the government's achievements in 2006 and plans in sports investment for the new year in his customary Policy Speech delivered during an Ghaqda Kittieba Sports activity in Floriana. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 07:31:09 GMT)

Seminar on International Property & Investment at OITE
The International Property & Investment Seminar will be organised on 17 January 2007 to coincide with International Property Exhibition & Money World - Banking, Finance, Investment & Insurance Show at the Oman International Exhibition Centre. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 07:55:30 GMT)

Iran, Venezuela keen to set up strategic investment fund
Venezuela - Iran - Presidents Iran and Venezuela here Saturday expressed determination to set up a joint strategic investment fund. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad held talks with his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez before he wound up his official day-long visit to Caracas. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 08:22:25 GMT)

Some friends and acquaintances find strength in numbers as they pool their resources and form investment clubs.
INVESTING POWER When the Good Stewards Investment Club formed in Garland, Texas, in 2000, the members' goal was to become better educated about investing. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 09:32:36 GMT)

Cabinet Approves Increase Of Investment In REFRIANGO Project
Luanda, 01/14 - The Cabinet Council, through the resolution number 83/06, determines the approval by the National Private Investment Agency (ANIP) of the increase on the investments in the REFRIANGO project, at an estimated amount of USD 8.275,000 million, as published in the State Gazette number 127 of 20 October 2006. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 11:14:28 GMT)

Foreign investment in Israel doubles in 2006
JERUSALEM - Foreign investment in Israel more than doubled in 2006 to reach an all-time high of 21.1 billion dollars (16.3 billion euros), the Bank of Israel said Sunday. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 11:44:24 GMT)

Taxes change on NSW investment property
NSW residents will pay less tax on their investment properties this year under a new assessment regime, the state government says. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 13:13:13 GMT)

Local doctors saw hotel as community investment
Dr. Glennon Paul never expected to make money when he invested in the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel during the early 1980s. William Cellini, who put the investment group together, pitched the project as a tax shelter and a way to ease unemployment in Springfield, the doctor recalled. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 13:57:05 GMT)

Leaders Discuss Asia Investment Pact
At a three-way talk with China and Japan on January 14 held on the sidelines of the ASEAN meeting, President Roh Moo-hyun agreed with Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to begin official negotiations in reaching investment agreements among the three nations. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 18:26:20 GMT)

Money World - Banking Finance Investment & Insurance
Money World 2007 will attract industry professionals on one specialised platform of Banking, Finance, Investment & Insurance to share new developments, products, services as well as to meet and to make direct contact with Oman's existing and potential customers. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 21:10:20 GMT)

China: Foreign Investment Rose in 2006
China's foreign investment rose 5 percent last year to US$63 billion , reversing a downward slide in 2005, a government news agency quoted the commerce minister saying at a meeting on trade. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 02:41:41 GMT)

China: Foreign Investment $63B in 2006
Foreign direct investment in China totaled US$63 billion last year, a state news agency cited the commerce minister as saying Monday at a trade meeting. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 04:28:03 GMT)

S. Korea Eases Overseas Investment Rules to Curb Won (Update4)
Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- South Korea's government eased restrictions on overseas investment by individuals and companies to help curb gains in the nation's currency. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 06:44:24 GMT)

Investment bank raises $21 million equity fund
Atlanta investment bank Croft & Bender LLC has closed on a $21 million private equity fund. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 06:48:29 GMT)

Foreign Investment in China Hits $63B
Foreign direct investment in China, excluding banks and other financial companies, rose 5 percent last year to $63 billion in 2006, the government said Monday. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 07:16:58 GMT)

Vostok Nafta Investment buys back its shares
RBC, 15.01.2007, Moscow 11:45:52. Vostok Nafta Investment Ltd., the leading investment fund for the Russian oil and gas industry, has bought back another 50,000 of its shares, which is 0.11 percent of the total amount of the outstanding shares, the company's press release reads. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 09:12:05 GMT)

A new investment for the GCC Real Estate Fund in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Global Investment House "Global" announced the conclusion of its latest real estate investment in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as part of its Global GCC Real Estate Fund investment strategy. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 09:25:10 GMT)

Perlos CEO sees investment dropping in 2008
HELSINKI, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Finnish handset casing maker Perlos said its expects its large investment programme, stemming from its shift in production to Asia from high-cost countries in Europe and North America, to end this year. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:18:50 GMT)

Central bank to relax rules on foreign loans for real investment
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) will soon relax its draconian withholding measure for companies in Thailand that borrow foreign loans to finance their investment, said governor Tarisa Watanagase. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:28:54 GMT)

Foreign investment in Israel doubles in 2006
JERUSALEM, Israel -- Foreign investment in Israel more than doubled in 2006 to reach an all-time high of $21.1 billion, the Bank of Israel said Sunday. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:14:38 GMT)

CIMB Investment Bank tops RAM lead managers' league table
CIMB Investment Bank Bhd took top spot in Rating Agency Malaysia Bhd lead managers’ league table 2006, with a total programme value of RM24.84 billion or a 58% of the RM42.48 billion RAM-rated bonds. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:38:22 GMT)

Foreign investment in China rebounds
Foreign direct investment in China grew last year after a drop in 2005, the Commerce Ministry reported. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:47:26 GMT)

Lloyds TSB implements Odyssey technology for investment management platform
UK-based Lloyds TSB is implementing portfolio rebalancing and order management technology from Odyssey Financial Technologies to underpin a new Web-based investment management platform. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:02:41 GMT)

Overseas Investment Measures Planned
Starting from late March for the next three years, taxes will be exempted for capital gains from overseas investment funds. The tax relief will be applied to those who already invested in overseas markets too. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 18:11:20 GMT)

UMB's investment arm hires COO
UMB Investment Services Group has hired a financial services veteran as COO. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 19:23:09 GMT)

B&L makes equity investment in AcuFocus
By SMRITI JACOB Rochester Business Journal January 15, 2007 Bausch & Lomb Inc. Monday said it has made an equity investment in—and secured an exclusive option to purchase—AcuFocus Inc. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 19:30:14 GMT)

UMB Investment arm taps Jefferson Wells for executive
UMB Investment Services Group of Milwaukee has hired an executive from Jefferson Wells International as chief operating officer. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 20:21:26 GMT)

China's Foreign Direct Investment Hits $63 Billion
Jan. 16, 2007 -- China's actual foreign direct investment excluding the financial sector hit $63.02 billion last year, a rise of 4.47% from 2005, the Ministry of Commerce reported Jan. 15. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 05:08:04 GMT)

India Min Favors Investment By Global Cos In Hydrocarbons
NEW DELHI -(Dow Jones)- India will promote investment by overseas players in India's hydrocarbons industry to enhance the country's energy security, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 08:55:38 GMT)

Investment fund for women
Dubai World has created a $272m investment fund just for women, called Forsa, which has to date received commitments worth $27.2m. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:55:20 GMT)

Excessive liquidity poses risk of over-investment - economist
Beijing. January 16. INTERFAX-CHINA - China's M1 and M2 increased by 16.94 percent and 17.48 percent, the latest figures from the country's central bank reveal, leading to worries about over-investment . (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:17:51 GMT)

Gulf Investment Corporation, ACWA Power Projects and Suez Energy International consortium concludes agreements for the ...
A consortium of Suez Energy International, and Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) has concluded a series of agreements with the Power & Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (Marafiq) for the development of the largest Independent Water & Power Project (IWPP) in the world. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:25:10 GMT)

Singapore's UOB in possible Vietnam bank investment
SINGAPORE, Jan 16 (Reuters) - United Overseas Bank , Singapore's second-biggest bank, said on Tuesday it had reached an agreement over a possible strategic investment in Vietnam's Southern Commercial Bank and was examining the bank's books. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:53:27 GMT)

Investment bank finds things are looking up in S.F. market
Drawn to the Bay Area by an upswing in the office market, JPMorgan Chase & Co., the New York investment bank, decided a little over a year ago to open an office in San Francisco. Kate Emerson, 31, a vice president at the bank who heads the San... (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:49:34 GMT)

Chinese overseas investment surges by 32 percent in 2006
Overseas investment by Chinese multinationals, excluding the financial sector, surged by 32 percent year-on-year to reach 16.1 billion U.S. dollars last year, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:51:17 GMT)

Chinese overseas investment surges by 32 percent in 2006
Beijing, Jan 16 (Xinhua) Overseas investment by Chinese multinationals, excluding the financial sector, surged by 32 percent year-on-year to reach $16.1 billion last year, according to the Ministry of Commerce. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:29:05 GMT)

IPKL: Sign JV Agreement with Henan YongAn Investment Guaranee Co
iPackets International, Inc. ("iPackets") (IPKL) announced the signing and completion of its Chinese Joint Venture ("JV") agreement with Henan YongAn Investment Guarantee Co., Ltd. ("YongAn"), and China Coal Information Institute ("CCII"). The JV will operate under the name GuoAn Mine Safety Communication System, Inc. ("GuoAn"). (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:12:03 GMT)

TPNW: Signs Investment Banking Agreement w/Global Financial Services Ltd.
3P Networks Inc. (TPNW) announced they have signed an investment banking agreement with Global Financial Services Ltd. to provide the company with access to capital to accelerate the company's business plan, M&A opportunities, market liquidity and to prepare the company for listing on the NASDAQ Small Cap and the London AIM Exchange. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:56:07 GMT)

Training Solutions to ditch training for investment
Listed training provider Training Solutions said yesterday it has reached a conditional agreement to sell its business for about $525,000, and intends to become an investment company. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:18:00 GMT)

Modine Announces $12.0 Million Investment to Build a Greenfield Manufacturing Facility in Hungary to Support Growing ...
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a global leader in designing and developing heating and cooling solutions for a diversified group of markets, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a $12.0 million investment to build a second facility in Hungary, supporting growing demand for aluminum heat transfer products from global customers such as Caterpillar, Volvo, Nacco and ... (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:36:53 GMT)

Gazprom endorses investment program
RBC, 16.01.2007, Moscow 19:38:12. The Board of Directors of Gazprom has approved the company's investment program for 2007 in the amount of RUR529.38bn (approx. USD19.93bn), the gas holding's press office reported. This includes capital investment of RUR360.56bn (approx. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:57:06 GMT)

Gazprom approves investment program of over 529 for 2007
MOSCOW, January 16 (Itar-Tass) -- The Gazprom Board of Directors has approved an investment plan of over 529 billion rubles for this year, says a Tuesday press release received by Itar-Tass. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:00:05 GMT)

STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BAY facing shake-up after GE deal
Bank of Ayudhya's (BAY) management structure will be significantly changed after its strategic investment deal with GE Capital International Holdings is completed. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:16:27 GMT)

Mills rallies on new investment offer
The Mills Corp., the shopping mall developer which has said accounting errors might force it into bankruptcy protection, has a new investment offer on the table. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:21:23 GMT)

3P Networks, Inc. Signs Investment Banking Agreement With Global Financial Group
3P Networks Inc. (PINK SHEETS: TPNW) announced today they have signed an investment banking agreement with Global Financial Services Ltd. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 19:09:19 GMT)

Grapevine Mills owner rallies on new investment offer
The Mills Corp., the Grapevine Mills mall owner that has said accounting errors might force it into bankruptcy protection, has a new investment offer on the table. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 19:15:26 GMT)

GM plans new investment at Tonawanda
General Motors Corp. on Jan. 17 will announce a major investment for new engine production at its Town of Tonawanda plant. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 19:46:58 GMT)

Man Pleads Not Guilty To $5M Investment Scam
A former Marina del Rey resident pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges alleging he ran a $5 million investment scam. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:16:00 GMT)

Brown Visits India to Boost U.K. Trade and Investment Ties
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown, on his first official visit to India as he prepares to take over from Prime Minister Tony Blair, will seek to boost U.K. trade and investment ties with the second-fastest growing major economy. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 02:36:46 GMT)

Brown Visits India to Boost U.K. Trade and Investment (Update1)
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown, on his first official visit to India as he prepares to take over from Prime Minister Tony Blair, will seek to boost U.K. trade and investment ties with the world's second-fastest growing major economy. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 04:50:43 GMT)