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Putin praises Prodi, sees huge Italian investment
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi on Tuesday for having a respectful attitude toward Moscow and said he expected billions of dollars in investment from Italy's firms. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 22:45:58 GMT)
Asian compliance gap emerging in investment banks-lawyer
HONG KONG, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Investment banks need to beef up their legal expertise to keep pace with their rapid expansion in high-growth markets like China and India or face potentially dire regulatory consequences, a top lawyer for Clifford Chance said on Wednesday. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 09:21:15 GMT)
Indonesia's 2006 foreign direct investment plunges
JAKARTA, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Indonesia fell around 33 percent last year due to bureaucratic hurdles, although investment approvals rose 15 percent in 2006, government data showed on Wednesday. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:26:48 GMT)
Downtown Pittsburgh development gets $12 million state investment
Governor Ed Rendell has announced a 12-point-three (M) million-dollar investment in a housing plan in Pittsburgh's Cultural District. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:56:26 GMT)
Williams Joins Investment Firm
Less than a month after leaving office, former District mayor Anthony A. Williams has taken on a new role as chief executive of a real estate investment firm that will seek to do deals with municipal governments and nonprofit organizations. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:06:09 GMT)
FBR Partners With Former Washington, D.C. Mayor Anthony A. Williams to Create Public Properties Realty Investment ...
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc. and former Washington, D.C. Mayor Anthony A. Williams announced today that they have joined together to create Public Properties Realty Investment Trust, Inc. (Public Property Trust), a corporation focused on serving the government and non-profit markets. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:15:57 GMT)
Thailand wants foreign direct investment: PM
BANGKOK, Jan 24 (TNA) – Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont told foreign businessmen and diplomats that the country welcomes foreign investment and businesses, despite a recent spate of moves seen by the business community as hostile to foreign businesses. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:39:34 GMT)
LDHI, RGN and WYN Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On January 11, Ron Touchard, CEO of Liberty Diversified Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: LDHI) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:17:46 GMT)
£200,000 Government pilots to help social enterprises raise private sector investment
Ed Miliband, Minister for the Third Sector, today announced that Charity Bank and Community Innovation UK will each lead £100,000 pilot programmes investigating how to encourage private sector investment in social enterprise. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:51:09 GMT)
Zimbabwe: 'Establishment of Zimbabwe Investment Authority On Course'
THE Ministry of Industry and International Trade says it is putting together a board for the Zimbabwe Investment Authority from names received from various stakeholders. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 13:42:02 GMT)
BasePoint launches FraudMark for Investment Banking
BasePoint Analytics, a leading provider of scientific fraud analytics and consulting services, today announced the availability of FraudMark for Investment Banking, a statistical pattern ... (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 13:45:09 GMT)
Investment flow weak in south east Europe, says OECD
Southeastern European countries are failing to attract potential foreign direct investment (FDI) because the region still suffers from a poor image, an OECD report has shown. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:02:20 GMT)
Investment flow weak in south east Europe, says OECD
View of a construction site near the Black sea resort of Sunny Beach in Bulgaria, April 2006. Southeastern European countries are failing to attract potential foreign direct investment (FDI) because the region still suffers from a poor image, an OECD report has shown. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:30:30 GMT)
Iran, forerunner in Syria investment among non-Arab states
Syria - Investment - Iran The investment office affiliated to the Syrian government announced in a statistical report that among non-Arab countries, Iran was the top investor in Syria in 2006. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:49:57 GMT)
Arts investment under NDP is unveiled
The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, John O'Donoghue, has announced details of a €1.13bn investment in arts and culture under the National Development Plan. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:48:58 GMT)
Chile Congress Approves Tax Incentives For Investment
SANTIAGO -(Dow Jones)- Chile's congress late Tuesday approved tax incentives the government says will help boost investment in the South American country. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:38:19 GMT)
Razgulay Group to cut capital investment in 2007
RBC, 24.01.2007, Moscow 18:45:20. Razgulay Group is poised to decrease its capital investment in 2007 by 40-48 percent to USD70m - USD80m against USD137m in 2006, the company's Financial Director Dmitry Tyukhtenko announced during a conference call today. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:44:28 GMT)
Macedonia to launch foreign investment media blitz
Macedonia will launch a media campaign in 35 mostly EU countries aimed at attracting foreign investment to the impoverished Balkan nation, Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski said. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:25:08 GMT)
Apartment Investment and Management Company Announces 2006 Dividend Income Tax Allocation
DENVER, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apartment Investment and Management Company ("Aimco") , announces the 2006 dividend allocation for federal income tax purposes for its Class A Common Stock and its publicly traded preferred stock. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:46:20 GMT)
Macedonia to launch foreign investment media blitz
A group of majorettes march in the streets during the Vevchani carnival in southwestern Macedonia, about 200 km from the capital Skopje, 13 January 2007. Macedonia will launch a media campaign in 35 mostly EU countries aimed at attracting foreign investment to the impoverished Balkan nation, Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski said. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:00:43 GMT)
Taking a Broader Look at Your Investment Options
Views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Schaeffer's Investment Research.When you study high-school physics (probably my worst subject ever), you learn about the principle of "significant figures." This essentially says that you cannot address a problem by using approximate inputs and expect to get a highly precise answerrather, ... (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:54:07 GMT)
Apartment investment activity driven by anticipation of escalating rental rates
San Diego promises to be a top performer in the apartment investment market this year, despite the fact that the condo conversion craze that propelled the market during the last few years is effectively over. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 01:04:54 GMT)
*Trinity Capital Plc Announces GBP 9.1 Mln Investment To Develop Commercial, Retail And Residential Space In Hyderabad, ...
(RTTNews) - Trinity Capital plc (TNYPF.PK) announces GBP 9.1 mln investment to develop commercial, retail and residential space in Hyderabad, India. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 07:37:56 GMT)
Trinity Capital Announces GBP 9.1 Mln Investment To Develop Commercial, Retail And Residential Space In Hyderabad In ...
(RTTNews) - Trinity Capital plc (TNYPF.PK) announced a GBP 9.1 million investment to develop commercial, retail and residential space in Hyderabad in South India. Trinity will subscribe to 49% of the equity share capital of the project company. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 07:54:10 GMT)
S.Korea's KT 2006 net rises on investment gains
SEOUL, Jan 25 (Reuters) - KT Corp. , South Korea's dominant fixed-line and broadband operator, said on Thursday its 2006 net profit rose 21 percent, citing gains from the sale of investment assets and lower interest payments. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:12:52 GMT)
Trinity Capital Reveals Investment Of GBP 9.1 Mln To Develop Commercial, Retail And Residential Space In Hyderabad, ...
(RTTNews) - Trinity Capital plc (TNYPF.PK) revealed investment of GBP 9.1 million to develop commercial, retail and residential space in Hyderabad in South India. Trinity said that it would subscribe to 49% of the equity share capital of the project company. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:38:45 GMT)
S.Korea KT 2006 net boosted by investment gains
SEOUL, Jan 25 (Reuters) - KT Corp. , South Korea's dominant fixed-line and broadband operator, said on Thursday its 2006 net profit rose 21 percent as it benefited from the sale of investment assets and lower interest payments. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:48:21 GMT)
Jiangsu Jinhai Investment gets large stake in Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine
Shanghai. January 25. INTERFAX-CHINA - Shanghai-listed Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co. Ltd announced today that Jiangsu Jinhai Investment Inc, a fully state-owned company, will become its fifth largest shareholder. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:17:51 GMT)
Singapore, China Agree To Strengthen Investment Flows
SINGAPORE -(Dow Jones)- Singapore and China agreed to focus on key areas of economic cooperation in an effort to boost investment flows between the two countries, Singapore's government said in a statement Thursday. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:38:16 GMT)
Charges laid in Mount Real investment scandal
MONTREAL - Quebec's financial watchdog announced Wednesday it has filed 619 criminal charges under the Securities Act against 24 individuals for their role in a major investment scandal at Montreal's Mount Real Corp. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:20:30 GMT)
CDC Mobile Announces Intention to Make a Strategic Investment in a Leading 3G Content Provider in Japan
Investment Would be the First Move in CDC Mobile's US$100 Million 3G Content (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 14:24:40 GMT)
Castile Ventures Expands Investment Team with the Addition of Carl Stjernfeldt
WALTHAM, Mass., BUSINESS WIRE -- Castile Ventures announced today that it is expanding its investment team with the addition of Carl Stjernfeldt, most recently a Partner at Battery Ventures. Carl comes to Castile with a strong record of investing in and serving on the boards of successful technology companies including Agito Networks, Arbor Networks, Broadbus, Cedar Point Communications, Optium ... (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 14:37:23 GMT)
Harris Investment Management outsources SMA to SEI
SEI (Nasdaq: SEIC), a leading global provider of outsourced asset management, investment processing and investment operations solutions, today announced that it has been selected by Harris ... (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:00:00 GMT)
CDC Mobile Announces Intention to Make a Strategic Investment in a Leading 3G Content Provider in Japan
Investment Would be the First Move in CDC Mobile's US$100 Million 3G Content (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:09:45 GMT)
Western provinces create positive investment climate: report
Ontario and Quebec have fallen behind western Canada when it comes to creating and maintaining a positive investment climate, according to a new report from the Fraser Institute. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:47:59 GMT)
Private equity firm 3i expanding U.S. investment
LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - UK-based private equity firm 3i unveiled the opening of a New York office to expand investment in the United States, joining CVC Capital Partners [CVC.UL ], which announced similar plans on Thursday. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:56:37 GMT)
Western provinces create positive investment climate: report
Ontario and Quebec have fallen behind western Canada when it comes to creating and maintaining a positive investment climate, according to a new report from the Fraser Institute. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:03:05 GMT)
Russian gas sector open to Japanese investment: Gazprom
The CEO of Russian gas giant Gazprom met with a top Japanese government official for talks aimed at encouraging Japanese investment in natural gas technology in Russia, Gazprom said in a statement. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:10:16 GMT)
Uruguay, US Sign New Trade, Investment Framework Agreement
-(Dow Jones)- Uruguayan and U.S. officials took a step Thursday toward closer trade relations with the signature of a "Trade and Investment Framework Agreement" in Montevideo, the Uruguayan Economy Ministry said. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:24:16 GMT)
Russian gas sector open to Japanese investment: Gazprom
Russia's gas monopoly Gazprom headquarters are seen in Moscow. The CEO of Russian gas giant Gazprom met with a top Japanese government official for talks aimed at encouraging Japanese investment in natural gas technology in Russia, Gazprom said in a statement. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:30:23 GMT)
Jackson criticizes state firing of investment managers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Rev. Jesse Jackson on Thursday criticized a state decision that eliminated some minority-owned investment firms, and Gov. Ted Strickland promised a new investment system open to the best qualified companies while avoiding any suggestion of quotas. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:33:34 GMT)
More investment needed to reach electricity target
Eskom says more investment in infrastructure is imperative if South Africa is to realise its goal of electrifying every household by 2012. KwaZulu-Natal has the biggest backlog of households not connected, with R6 billion required to reach all households. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:35:49 GMT)
Apollo Investment Corporation Schedules Quarterly Earnings Release for the Period Ended December 31, 2006
Apollo Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: AINV)announced today that it will report its third fiscal quarter 2007 earningsresults for the period ended December 31, 2006 on Wednesday, February 7,2007 after the close of the financial markets. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:09:25 GMT)
Jackson criticizes Ohio's firing of investment managers
The Rev. Jesse Jackson on Thursday criticized a state decision that eliminated some minority-owned investment firms, and Gov. Ted Strickland promised a new investment system open to the best qualified companies while avoiding any suggestion of quotas. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:13:15 GMT)
SANOFI-AVENTIS FREEZES INVESTMENT FOR FRANKFURT SITE
FRANKFURT, Jan 26, 2007 (AFP) - French pharmaceuticals giant Sanofi-Aventis said Friday that it has decided to put on hold a multi-million-euro (dollar) investment programme at its site in the Frankfurt suburb of Hoechst in view of changes in German healthcare policy. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:39:21 GMT)
China premier says must curb investment, credit
BEIJING, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Friday that the government needed to make efforts from the beginning of the year to curb investment and credit growth. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:40:18 GMT)
Station Casinos: Investment Group Urges Rejection Of Buyout Offer
Lon Juricic submits: In a letter directed to members of the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Station Casinos Inc. , CtW Investment Group urged them to reject as inadequate the proposal by Fertitta Colony Partners to acquire the company for $82 per share. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:07:23 GMT)
German state investment guarantees rise in 2006
BERLIN, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The German government took on guarantees for direct investment by German firms abroad worth 4.1 billion euros ($5.33 billion) in 2006, a rise of 14 percent from the previous year, the Economy Ministry said on Friday. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:10:03 GMT)
Planned Minot biodiesel plant sold to N.Y. investment group
A New York investment group has purchased a Minot biodiesel project to make fuel from canola, with plans to expand it and make oil for food products as well. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:10:36 GMT)
Raiffeisen Bank to be among Russia's investment project consultants
RBC, 26.01.2007, Moscow 12:52:44. The Russian Economy Ministry has included ZAO Raiffeisen Bank Austria in the register of organizations which comply with the requirements of Investment Fund regulations and are recommended by the ministry as investment consultants for projects financed by the Investment Fund. According to the bank's press office, ZAO Raiffeisen Bank Austria is one of the world ... (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:14:14 GMT)
Major Irish investment plan unveiled
IRISH Minister Noel Dempsey, Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources has outlined the largest-ever Government investment programme in the areas of Energy, Communications and the Marine. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 11:46:21 GMT)
IMF chief says China should loosen currency controls to dampen investment boom
BEIJING (AP) - China should allow a more flexible exchange rate for its currency to help cool off an investment boom, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Friday. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:06:47 GMT)
China's faces risks from rapid credit growth, high investment - IMF chief
BEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - China's reliance on credit and investment to fuel economic growth runs the risk of pushing up inflation and creating more non-performing loans in the banking system, International Monetary Fund managing director Rodrigo de Rato said. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:24:15 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-01-26 12:14 GMT: China's faces risks from rapid credit growth, high investment - IMF chief
BEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - China's reliance on credit and investment to fuel economic growth runs the risk of pushing up inflation and creating more non-performing loans in the banking system, International Monetary Fund managing director Rodrigo de Rato said. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:33:29 GMT)
High-yield investment schemes will only lay you low
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- There's a difference between the Stupid Investment of the Week and a stupid investment for a week. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:54:07 GMT)
ANH: Foreign Investment in Colombia Set Record in 2006
Foreign direct investment in Colombia's oil and gas industries during 2006 totaled a record US$1.5 billion, hydrocarbons regulator ANH said in a statement. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:06:14 GMT)
Russia posts higher fixed investment
RBC, 26.01.2007, Moscow 17:10:15. Fixed capital investment in Russia increased by 13.5 percent to RUR4,482.7bn (approx. USD169.16bn) in 2006 compared to 2005, the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) reported today. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:14:28 GMT)
CHINA: Volvo seeks investment in Dongfeng/Nissan JV
Dongfeng Motor Group (DFG), Nissan Motor and AB Volvo are deepening discussions on a possible Volvo investment in the heavy and medium-duty commercial vehicle business currently included in the Chinese joint venture between DFG and Nissan Motor – Dongfeng Motor (DFL). (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:35:10 GMT)
Jackson criticizes Ohio's firing of investment managers
The Rev. Jesse Jackson on Thursday criticized a state decision that eliminated some minority-owned investment firms, and Gov. Ted Strickland promised a new investment system open to the best qualified companies while avoiding any suggestion of quotas. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:13:43 GMT)
MGIC Investment Sets Quarterly Dividend
Mortgage insurance provider MGIC Investment Corp. said Friday its board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:47:03 GMT)
Coke, Holcim, Best Buys capture India in investment radar
With the Coca Cola company wanting to set up a 'retail university', German major Holcim seeking to expand its cement manufacturing capacity and Merck intending to manufacture vaccine, a host of multi-national firms have captured India in their investment radar. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:20:59 GMT)
Jackson criticizes Ohio's firing of investment managers
The Rev. Jesse Jackson on Thursday criticized a state decision that eliminated some minority-owned investment firms, and Gov. Ted Strickland promised a new investment system open to the best qualified companies while avoiding any suggestion of quotas. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:43:26 GMT)
Jackson criticizes Ohio's firing of investment managers
The Rev. Jesse Jackson on Thursday criticized a state decision that eliminated some minority-owned investment firms, and Gov. Ted Strickland promised a new investment system open to the best qualified companies while avoiding any suggestion of quotas. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:43:36 GMT)
Fido's Stephen Jonas--Director of Investment Management--Announces Retirement
COO Robert Reynolds will continue to lead the Boston company's investment division. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:47:06 GMT)
DAVOS: Ukraine PM Touts Country's Investment Credentials
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP)--Ukraine's prime minister pitched his country's investment credentials to the world's rich and powerful on Friday - but got only a lukewarm response from an audience which included the European Union's enlargement commissioner. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:52:56 GMT)
New investment rep for Edward Jones
Edward Jones investment representative Kevin Haarberg has announced that a second investment representative, Tom Galeazzi, has joined his office in Woodland. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:10:35 GMT)
Appleton announces $100M investment in West Carrollton mill
Paper maker Appleton Papers Inc. plans to pour $100 million in its West Carrollton paper mill, an investment that will create 35 new jobs, the company said Friday. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:58:27 GMT)
Middlesex Water to Present at the 14th Annual Emerald Groundhog Day Investment Forum
Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX), a providerof water and wastewater services in New Jersey and Delaware, will join withover 40 public and private companies representing a wide array ofindustries when it presents at Emerald Asset Management's Annual GroundhogDay Investment Forum on February 1, 2007 at the Radisson Plaza - WarwickHotel in Philadelphia, PA. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 19:23:15 GMT)
Appleton announces $100M investment in West Carrollton mill
Paper maker Appleton Papers Inc. plans to pour $100 million in its West Carrollton paper mill, an investment that will create 35 new jobs, the company said Friday. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:16:32 GMT)
Schwartz Investment will buy Catholic Equity Fund
Catholic Knights is selling its Catholic Equity Fund to Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc. of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made Friday. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 04:01:24 GMT)
2007 NEW PRIVATE-SECTOR INVESTMENT TARGET SET AT NT$1.01 TRILLION
Taipei, Jan. 27 (CNA) The government aims to boost the value of new private-sector investment to NT$1.01 trillion (US$30.69 billion) this year, up 11.44 percent from last year, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) officials said Friday. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 06:09:19 GMT)
Planned Minot biodiesel plant sold to N.Y. investment group
A New York investment group has purchased a Minot biodiesel project to make fuel from canola, with plans to expand it and make oil for food products as well. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 06:10:36 GMT)
Toyota buys in: $22 million investment planned in Rowan County
Toyota Racing Development now officially owns the 89-acre Cline site on Peach Orchard Road. The closing was completed Friday afternoon less than two weeks after the Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved $519,000 in incentives for the company which plans a $22 million investment. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 06:49:52 GMT)
Brazilian mining company CVRD announces investment plan
Brazil's mining giant, Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (CVRD), said Friday that it will invest 6.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2007, the biggest investment plan ever announced by the company. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 06:58:17 GMT)
Gia Lai attracts 50 investment projects
(Nhan Dan) – The Central Highlands province of Gia Lai has so far attracted 50 investment projects with a total registered capital of VND 7.3 trillion. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 10:13:11 GMT)
Middle East port investment to rise above $5 billion
Investment in Middle East port expansions totalling more than $5,000 million in the next 20 years will be detailed at MEED's Middle East Port Development conference at the Al Murooj Rotana Hotel in Dubai on 5-6 February. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 10:53:48 GMT)
Syrian official expresses pleasure over Iranian investment
Syria - Iran - Investment Syrian Deputy Prime Minister in Economic Affairs Abdullah al-Dardari expressed pleasure over Iranian wide investment in Syria. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 20:19:57 GMT)
Syrian official expresses pleasure over Iranian investment
Syria - Iran - Investment Syrian Deputy Prime Minister in Economic Affairs Abdullah al-Dardari expressed pleasure over Iranian wide investment in Syria. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 22:50:07 GMT)
Old Mutual opts for investment boutiques
With fees coming from clients being the main source of revenue for boutique investment managers, it’s only when wealth is created for investors that the investment professionals do well. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 01:09:05 GMT)
No difference between Iranian, foreign investment: Khamoushi
Iran - China - Investment The head of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce, Ali-Naqi Khamoushi, said here Saturday that there was no difference between domestic or foreign investment when it comes to services and guarantees offered by the country. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 08:19:57 GMT)
"Stupid" Investment of the Week: Morgan Stanley's S&P PLUS note
The simple explanation sounds great: Double the market's upside -- to about 13 percent a year -- without any change in the downside. It's pitched as a... (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 08:22:45 GMT)
Investment trends are worthy of study
A new year offers a chance for new investment themes and ideas. Here are some trends and developments that might have legs in 2007: (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 09:32:30 GMT)
PM discusses investment with CEOs at World Economic Forum
Davos, Switzerland — Viet Nam consistently upholds its open foreign policy and has strong political relations with all countries as well as economic, trade and investment ties with the world’s main economic hubs, Prime Minister Dung said. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 10:22:12 GMT)
Iraqi official calls for Iranian investment in infrastructure projects in his country
Iran - Iraq - Investment An Iraqi official here Sunday called on Iran's private sector to invest in projects to develop his country's infrastructure. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 10:23:28 GMT)
Gold investment: should you buy gold or gold stocks?
JOHANNESBURG (Mineweb.com) --Weighing up the merits of a gold investment is a tough one. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:54:53 GMT)
Trust investment needs relief from losing growth fund
Welcome to the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers. I was looking forward to your first article. My problem concerns a trust that I set up for my nephew in 2001 after my mother passed away. The initial investment was $54,000 and as of Dec. 31, 2006, the value of the investment is $30,875. My nephew is about 17 or 18 years old and will be entitled to the trust when he's 21. I invested the money in a ... (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:59:23 GMT)
Record €600m investment for seafood industry
The Government has announced a record investment package for the Irish seafood industry. Nearly €600m will be spent in the next six years in an effort to turn the industry back to profitability. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 12:23:19 GMT)
Iraqi official calls for Iranian investment in infrastructure projects in his country
Iran - Iraq - Investment An Iraqi official here Sunday called on Iran's private sector to invest in projects to develop his country's infrastructure. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 13:19:59 GMT)
Record €600m investment for seafood industry
The Government has announced a record investment package for the Irish seafood industry. Nearly €600m will be spent in the next six years in an effort to turn the industry back to profitability. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 13:38:40 GMT)
Australia Wants New Zealand to Ease Foreign Investment Rules
Jan. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Australia wants New Zealand to accept an ``ambitious proposal'' to free up foreign investment rules between the two nations, Treasurer Peter Costello said. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 04:38:16 GMT)
More banks offering on-site investment services to meet customers' needs
Investment services are an important part of a bank's services and are added to more fully serve customers and to capture a share of the fees generated through the investment market. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 07:39:15 GMT)
Australia proposes greater investment freedom with New Zealand
Australian Treasurer Peter Costello has called for a freeing up of investment rules with New Zealand as part of moving towards a single economic market. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:06:18 GMT)
GE Unit Makes Investment In Infrastructure Project Using Gasification Technology
GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of General Electric, announced recently that it has made its investment in a plant that will generate power and produce substitute natural gas using coal gasification technology (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:17:25 GMT)
Britt steps down from seat on State Investment Commission
Political operative Jeff Britt has stepped down from his post on Rhode Island's State Investment Commission, just over a year after his appointment by Gov. Carcieri. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:28:58 GMT)
OSK Expects Investment Banking To Contribute 60-70 Pct
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- OSK Investment Bank Bhd is targeting its investment banking business to contribute 60 to 70 percent of OSK group's revenue in its maiden year as a full-fledged investment bank based on the current positive stock market sentiments. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:40:56 GMT)
OSK Investment Bank to contribute 75% of group pre-tax profit
KUALA LUMPUR: OSK Investment Bank Bhd is expected to contribute up to 75% to of the group's pre-tax profits within two years. Th was due to overseas expansion and business growth, said group managing director and chief executive officer Ong Leong Huat. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:59:44 GMT)
CIMB Research: Private investment to rise
Private investment, spurred by the Ninth Malaysia Plan (9MP) and the Third Industrial Master Plan (IMP3), is forecasted to accelerate by 9.1% in 2007 and 11% in 2008, CIMB Research said. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:08:07 GMT)
Gazprom Neft to hike capital investment
RBC, 29.01.2007, Moscow 14:49:37. Gazprom Neft's capital investment amounted to RUR39.2bn (approx. USD1.48bn) in 2006, with RUR36.5bn (approx. USD1.37bn) invested in oil production, the company's press office reported. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:14:14 GMT)
Britt steps down from seat on State Investment Commission
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Political operative Jeff Britt has stepped down from his post on Rhode Island's State Investment Commission, just over a year after his appointment by Governor Carcieri. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:20:11 GMT)
East China province steers overseas investment in positive direction
Shandong, a dynamic province on China's eastern seaboard, hopes to attract 11 billion U.S. dollars of foreign direct investment this year and orient it towards useful sectors. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:38:23 GMT)
Taiwan forecasts $31B in new investment
The Taiwan government aims to boost private sector investment in the local economy to NT$1.07 trillion (US$30.56 billion) this year, with a focus on technologies such as RFID (radio frequency identification). (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:57:42 GMT)
Britt steps down from seat on State Investment Commission
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Political operative Jeff Britt has stepped down from his post on Rhode Island's State Investment Commission, just over a year after his appointment by Governor Carcieri. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:05:20 GMT)
Taiwan forecasts $31B in new investment
( InfoWorld ) - The Taiwan government aims to boost private sector investment in the local economy to NT$1.07 trillion (US$30.56 billion) this year, with a focus on technologies such as RFID (radio frequency identification). If the government reaches its target, the figure would be 11.4 percent higher than the NT$927.6 billion in new private investment projects Taiwan attracted last year, ... (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:16:09 GMT)
Investment banking trade associations join forces in Europe
National investment banking lobby groups in the UK, France, Italy and Sweden are setting up a joint association in a bid to better argue their case and increase influence with European ... (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:19:29 GMT)
RAM revises long-term rating of OSK Investment Bank’s debt securities
Rating Agency Malaysia (RAM) has revised the long-term rating of OSK Investment Bank Berhad’s (OSK Investment Bank or the Bank, formerly known as OSK Securities Berhad) RM300 million Commercial Papers/Medium-Term Notes (2006/2013) (CP/MTN), from A2 to A3; the short-term rating of P1 remains unchanged. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:38:36 GMT)
Russell Investment live with SunGard's Protegent PTA in US
SunGard announced today that Russell Investment Group, a global leader in multi-manager investing, has completed its US implementation of SunGard's Protegent PTA (Personal Trading ... (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:19:29 GMT)
India targets foreign investment
India must open up to foreign direct investment if it is to maintain a growth rate of 9 per cent, P Chidambaram, the country’s finance minister, told the Financial Times. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:03:36 GMT)
NASD fines Banc of America Investment Services $3M
The National Association of Securities Dealers has fined Banc of America Investment Services Inc. $3 million for failing to comply with anti-money laundering rules in high-risk accounts. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:31:23 GMT)
Trident Seen As Strong Investment
Shares of Trident Microsystems Inc., a maker of chips used in digital television sets, shot up in morning trading on Monday after an analyst suggested Trident could make a better near-term investment than competitor Genesis Microchip Inc. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:40:48 GMT)
American Home Mortgage Investment upgraded to "buy"
NEW YORK, January 29 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Deutsche Bank upgrade American Home Mortgage Investment ( AHMH.NAS ) from "hold" to "buy." The target price has been raised from $32.50 to $34.50. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:46:47 GMT)
NASD Fines Banc of America Investment Services $3M
NEW YORK -- The National Association of Securities Dealers has fined Banc of America Investment Services Inc. $3 million for failing to comply with anti-money laundering rules in high-risk accounts. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:09:19 GMT)
Sceptre Investment Counsel Limited
Sceptre Investment Counsel Limited (TSX: SZ) announced today that at a meeting of unitholders of the Sceptre Income Trusts Fund, held on January 29, 2007, unitholder approval was given to amend the investment objectives of the Fund. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:53:15 GMT)
Investcorp Technology Partners to Realize Its Investment in Softek Storage Solutions in Sale to IBM
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Investcorp Technology ( Nachrichten ) Partners, the technology investment group of global alternative asset management firm Investcorp , today said that it has agreed to sell its stake in Softek Storage Solutions, a company offering a portfolio of data migration, data replication and disaster recovery software products, to IBM ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) . The ... (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:59:15 GMT)
South Africa: Ethics Versus Gift-Giving in the Investment Arena
ONE can never beat the ethics drum enough," says Andrew Canter, a director of Futuregrowth Asset Management. "One fluid and controversial aspect of professional ethics in the investment arena is hospitality -- gifts, wining and dining, trips and the like." (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 20:31:43 GMT)
Britt steps down from seat on State Investment Commission
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Political operative Jeff Britt has stepped down from his post on Rhode Island's State Investment Commission, just over a year after his appointment by Governor Carcieri. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:05:41 GMT)
S&P Raises India's Debt Rating to Investment Grade (Update1)
Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Standard & Poor's raised India's debt rating for the first time in 14 years to investment grade on the strength of record growth and foreign exchange reserves. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:14:24 GMT)
India's Debt Rating Raised to Investment Grade by S&P (Update2)
Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) -- India's debt rating was raised for the first time in 14 years to investment grade by Standard & Poor's, as Asia's fourth largest economy grows at a record pace. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:23:31 GMT)
S&P raises India ratings to investment grade
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Tuesday said it has raised India's sovereign local currency credit rating to investment grade, with a stable outlook, citing strong economic prospects and an improving fiscal situation. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:46:25 GMT)
Household consumption, investment contract in December
Both household consumption and private investment contracted last month, the Fiscal Policy Office reported Tuesday. Fiscal Policy Office directorgeneral Pannee Sathavarodom said collection of value-added tax (VAT) indicated a slowdown of household consumption last month. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:38:04 GMT)
India's Debt Rating Raised to Investment Grade by S&P (Update4)
Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) -- India's debt rating was raised to investment grade by Standard & Poor's, the first increase in 14 years, as Asia's fourth largest economy grows at a record pace. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:14:49 GMT)
Standard and Poor's ups India's credit rating to investment grade
Standard and Poor's hiked India's credit rating to investment grade, a move that paves the way for global funds prohibited from buying debt labelled as junk to invest in government bonds and other debt in the country. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:17:40 GMT)
Standard & Poor's raises India's credit rating to investment grade
Rating agency Standard & Poor's on Tuesday raised India's sovereign credit rating to investment grade, citing the country's strong economic outlook, its rising foreign exchange reserves and the improved regulation of its stock and bond markets. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:17:23 GMT)
India's Debt Rating Raised to Investment Grade by S&P (Update5)
Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) -- India's debt rating was raised to investment grade by Standard & Poor's for the first time in 14 years as Asia's fourth largest economy grows at a record pace. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:44:14 GMT)
DIFC Governor and the CEO of FT discuss East-East investment at FT China-Middle East Summit
The Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) told a high-level audience of international and regional decision-makers that the Middle East and China must focus on exploring opportunities for increased bilateral trade and investment. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:54:18 GMT)
S&P raises India's rating to investment grade
MUMBAI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Tuesday raised India's sovereign credit rating to investment grade, a move analysts said would lift the country's global profile as an investment destination. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:00:15 GMT)
Samson Investment Proposes Acquisition of PYR Energy Corp.
Lon Juricic submits: In a 13D filing on PYR Energy Corp. , Samson Investment Company disclosed a letter to the company pursuant to which Samson notified the company of its proposal to offer to purchase 100% of the outstanding common stock at a cash price of $1.23 per share. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:13:14 GMT)
Brazil, UK Create Investment Monitoring Group -Newspaper
SAO PAULO -(Dow Jones)- The Brazilian Finance Ministry will join with a group of British civil servants to create a task force to oversee the Brazilian government's experimental Public Investment Program, or PPI, Brazilian business daily Valor Economico reported in its Tuesday edition. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:23:36 GMT)
Intel plans $30m investment in Ireland
Intel has announced plans to establish a new research centre in Ireland, with an investment of approximately $30m over a period of three years. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:24:24 GMT)
Federal Realty Investment upgraded to "buy"
NEW YORK, January 30 (newratings.com) - Analysts at UBS upgrade Federal Realty Investment Trust ( FRT.NYS ) from "neutral" to "buy." The target price has been raised from $88 to $104. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:17:00 GMT)
JumpTap takes in new investment from U.K.'s WPP
Cambridge-based JumpTap Inc., a maker of carrier-centric mobile search technology, has landed a new strategic investment from U.K.-based corporate communications and advertising conglomerate WPP Group Plc. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:46:53 GMT)
Cingular Wireless Completes $86 Million Investment in Las Vegas During 2006 -- Delivers Wireless Innovation
In addition to the $46 million investment previously announced in June 2006, Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless carrier and now part of the new AT&T, invested an additional $40 million for a total of $86 million in the greater Las Vegas area upgrading and expanding service. The local investment is part of the wireless company's estimated $6 billion national network capital ... (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:08:19 GMT)
Botswana: Young Farmers Fund, a Risky Investment
Citizen Entrepreneur Development Agency (CEDA) CEO, Thapelo Matsheka has said that the young farmers fund is a risky investment considering challenges presently faced by the agriculture sector. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:13:12 GMT)
Africa seen missing out on clean energy investment
Africa has missed out on booming investment in clean energy projects partly over worries that it is a tough destination to do business, a U.N. official said on Tuesday. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:30:04 GMT)
How did we lose a billion-dollar investment?
I had a very interesting lunch last week with pretty knowledgeable people on the subject of investment climate in ASEAN. Finally, I thought, I will have the opportunity to ask a question that had been bugging me since late last year when Intel announced it was investing $1 billion in a testing facility in Vietnam. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:55:09 GMT)
PRGJ, LOGI and RICK Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On January 4, Uma Pandey, CEO of PRG Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: PRGJ) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 19:25:16 GMT)
S&P raises India currency rating to investment grade
Standard & Poor's (S&P's) Ratings Services on Tuesday raised India's sovereign local currency credit rating to investment grade BBB-/A-3 from a speculative grade BB+/B and kept its outlook stable. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:21:36 GMT)
Calgon Carbon awarded $10 million in investment firm lawsuit
Air and water filter maker Calgon Carbon Corp. was awarded $10 million in a lawsuit against three investment firms over the company's purchase of stock in Advanced Separation Technologies Inc. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:43:23 GMT)
An investment ad that strains credulity
ANNANDALE, Va. (MarketWatch) -- I typically go for long stretches without commenting on investment advertising. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 05:08:56 GMT)
Standard And Poor's Ups India's Credit Rating To Investment Grade
The last time Inda had a stable investment grade rating was in September 1990. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 05:10:50 GMT)
India's debt rating raised to investment grade by S&P
The measure, which comes as the large Asian economy grows at a record pace, may spur investment from abroad in India. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 05:53:24 GMT)
Micron to be Featured at Investment Conference in Germany
Micron Enviro Systems, Inc. (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: NDDA --- WKN: A0J3PY - ISIN: US59510E2072) has accepted an invitation to one of the largest investment conferences in Germany, the company announced. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:38:13 GMT)
IL&FS Investment in fund JV with Abu Dhabi firm
MUMBAI, Jan 31 (Reuters) - IL&FS Investment Managers Ltd. said on Wednesday it has entered into a joint venture with Abu Dhabi Investment Co. (ADIC) for a private equity fund to invest in infrastructure assets in Middle-East and North Africa. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:12:45 GMT)
IL&FS Investment in fund JV with Abu Dhabi firm
MUMBAI (Reuters) - IL&FS Investment Managers Ltd. said on Wednesday it has entered into a joint venture with Abu Dhabi Investment Co. (ADIC) for a private equity fund to invest in infrastructure assets in Middle-East and North Africa. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:40:31 GMT)
Hwang-DBS Investment Bank to account for 50% of group revenue
KUALA LUMPUR: Hwang-DBS Investment Bank Bhd, formerly Hwang-DBS Securities Bhd, is expected to account for 30% to 50% of Hwang-DBS (M) Bhd's group revenue and net profit in three to five years. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:44:59 GMT)
Qatar Seeks S Korean Investment In $130 Billion Infrastructure Projs
SEOUL -(Dow Jones)- The Qatari foreign minister Wednesday sought investment and expertise from South Korean companies for the Middle Eastern country's infrastructure development projects. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:54:07 GMT)
Hwang-DBS launches investment bank
Newly launched Hwang-DBS Investment Bank Bhd has outlined a three-year road map that will see the former Hwang-DBS Securities Bhd contributing 30% to 50% to group net profit and revenue within five years. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:23:37 GMT)
Russia Bill on Foreign Investment Set
The Russian government gave tentative approval Wednesday to long-awaited draft legislation that would restrict foreign investment and involvement in about 40 sectors deemed strategic, including oil, gas and mineral projects. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:53:54 GMT)
Russia Bill on Foreign Investment Set
The Russian government gave tentative approval Wednesday to long-awaited draft legislation that would restrict foreign investment and involvement in about 40 sectors deemed strategic, including oil, gas and mineral projects. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:53:54 GMT)
Factory investment secures jobs
A multi-million pound investment by an engine manufacturer helps secure the future of 3,000 workers. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:57:16 GMT)
NWF investment lifts sales
LONDON (SHARECAST) - NWF Group , the distribution company, cited investment in its core business as the reason for a significant uplift in first half sales. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:13:33 GMT)
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