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Philippine Mining Investment to Surge to $1.6 Billion (Update3)
Feb. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Overseas investment in mines in the Philippines, which has $1 trillion in mineral wealth according to a state estimate, may surge to $1.6 billion next year as the industry starts to boom, the government has forecast. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 04:44:14 GMT)
Nigeria: Gas Law'll Guarantee Investment Security, Says Nnamani
Senate President, Ken Nnamani, has advocated enactment of a law that would guarantee security of investment by ensuring that government policies were predictable and implemented within the framework known to all participants in the sector. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 07:42:22 GMT)
Moosejaw Mountaineering sold to Dallas investment firm
Moosejaw Mountaineering and Backcountry Travel Inc. has been acquired by Dallas-based private-equity firm Parallel Investment Partners for an undisclosed amount, according to a statement issued Wednesday. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 08:12:30 GMT)
Primus eyes long-term investment in Malaysian banks
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Primus Pacific Parters wants to buy a stake in Malaysian financial group Rashid Hussain Bhd as part of a long-term investment in the Malaysian banking industry, Primus said on Thursday. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:07:57 GMT)
Deutsche Bank Q4 pretax up 81 pct as investment banking grows strongly UPDATE
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Deutsche Bank AG posted a fourth-quarter pretax profit of 1.9 bln, up 81 pct and exceeding consensus, with strong growth in its investment banking division helping to make what it called the "best-ever fourth-quarter". (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:09:00 GMT)
Clients devise models to track return on agency investment
As pressure is brought to bear on marketers to show return on investment for their marketing programs, many are developing models to prove ROI on agency performance as well. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:42:11 GMT)
Russian leader considers 2006 investment record-high
RBC, 01.02.2007, Moscow 13:00:46. Russia's economic growth in 2006 was based not only on positive external economic factors, but also on domestic factors, such as consumer and investment demand. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 10:14:14 GMT)
Hotel investment industry chooses Maurice Flanagan for Lifetime Achievement Award
Maurice Flanagan, vice chairman and group president of Emirates, the international airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for services to tourism in Arabia to be presented at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2007 (Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai April 28-30 2007). (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:08:48 GMT)
Vietnamese investment firm VinaCapital signs for DSTi's HiPortfolio/3
DST International (DSTi), a leader in business solutions for the financial services industry, announced today that Vietnamese investment firm VinaCapital has signed an agreement to ... (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:30:01 GMT)
National Investment Managers Inc. Appoints John M. Davis as Chief Financial Officer
NEW YORK----National Investment Managers Inc. , a nationally-operated and regionally-based retirement plan administration and investment management company, announced today it has appointed John M. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
Iran says threats aren't affecting energy investment
UN sanctions against Iran, levied because of the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, aren't affecting Iran's ability to attract foreign investment to its oil and natural gas industry. OMV AG is leading efforts to build the €5 billion Nabucco project. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:00:06 GMT)
Labour sets out choice between £10bn NHS investment or £11bn SNP black hole
Following the publication of figures today showing NHS spending in Scotland had now exceeded £10bn, Labour’s Health Minister Andy Kerr said this shows voters face a clear choice between £10bn health investment with Labour or an £11bn black hole with the SNP. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:02:46 GMT)
Police dismantle pipe bomb at investment company office
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A pipe bomb that arrived in an investment company's mail was dismantled without incident Wednesday, and federal authorities were helping investigate the case, the FBI said. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:43:02 GMT)
OSA asks Congress for more R&D investment
April 20, 2006 Washington, DC -- Members of the Optical Society of America (OSA) traveled to Washington, D.C. on March 28 and 29 to meet with Congressional representatives. The members' goal was to emphasize the need for increased and balanced federal investment in research and development for optics and photonics technologies. The group told Congress that federally funded research for such ... (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 15:21:02 GMT)
Ministry: E&P Investment Hits US$515mn in 2006
Investment in E&P activities in Peru reached US$515mn in 2006, the country's energy and mines ministry (MEM) said in a statement. The bulk of investment - US$420mn - went on production and the remainder on exploration, the statement said. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 15:21:18 GMT)
Iran says threats aren't affecting energy investment - extended
UN sanctions against Iran, levied because of the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, aren't affecting Iran's ability to attract foreign investment to its oil and natural gas industry. OMV AG is leading efforts to build the €5 billion Nabucco project. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 15:29:56 GMT)
Shell sees dilemma over Iran investment
LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell said on Thursday it faces a dilemma over its proposed multibillion dollar investment in a gasfield in Iran, which is under U.S. pressure for its atomic work and alleged interference in Iraq. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:37:28 GMT)
Four Companies From The Musser Group Set to Present at the 14th Annual Emerald Groundhog Day Investment Forum
Emerald Asset Management has announced that Musser Group companies InfoLogix (BULLETIN BOARD: IFLG) ; Health Benefits Direct (HBDT); Epitome; and DirectorForce, will be presenting at the Fourteenth Annual Emerald Groundhog Day Investment Forum, scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2007 at the Radisson Plaza Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia. As the largest investment event in Philadelphia, the forum ... (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:39:36 GMT)
ACCOUNTING QUALITY AND FIRM-LEVEL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
This study examines how accounting quality relates to firm-level capital investment efficiency. Our first hypothesis is that higher quality accounting enhances investment efficiency by reducing information asymmetry between managers and outside suppliers of capital. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:46:54 GMT)
Showtime Networks Inc. Invests in ProElite, Inc.; Investment Augments Exclusive Premium Television Arrangement Between ...
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Showtime Networks Inc., the premium television network unit of CBS Corporation, today said it has made an investment in ProElite, Inc. (Pink Sheets:PELE). The announcement was made jointly today by Matthew C. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 17:16:46 GMT)
Gold adds polish to investment portfolio
Centuries ago, gold was the global investment, the ultimate store of value and the commodity on which entire economies were based. Now, mining companies would be happy if more investors devoted just a small slice of their portfolios to the metal. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:46:19 GMT)
CPP Investment Board Encourages Canada's 200 Largest Companies to Provide Disclosure on Climate Change and Shareholder ...
The CPP Investment Board today encouraged Canada's 200 largest companies to disclose more information on the business risks and opportunities they face as a result of climate change by responding to the Carbon Disclosure Project's (CDP) questionnaire. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 19:08:45 GMT)
NDC Capital Partners Announces a Real Estate Co-Investment With Capital Assets
NDC Capital Partners LLC ('NDC') todayannounced a co-investment with Capital Assets, Inc. ('Capital Assets') forthe acquisition of Lincoln Glens, a 224 unit apartment complex located inTulsa, Oklahoma. The Tulsa multi-family market has demonstrated long-termstability with only a small amount of new construction in the past fiveyears. The property is located in the South Tulsa submarket which ... (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 20:11:16 GMT)
Ratings firms give KC bonds investment-grade ratings
A Kansas City bond issue received investment-grade ratings from the top three rating agencies, the city said Thursday. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:04:19 GMT)
NDC Capital Partners Announces a Real Estate Co-Investment With Capital Assets
NDC Capital Partners LLC ('NDC') todayannounced a co-investment with Capital Assets, Inc. ('Capital Assets') forthe acquisition of Lincoln Glens, a 224 unit apartment complex located inTulsa, Oklahoma. The Tulsa multi-family market has demonstrated long-termstability with only a small amount of new construction in the past fiveyears. The property is located in the South Tulsa submarket which ... (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:08:25 GMT)
U.S. cautions against energy investment in Iran
WASHINGTON — The Bush administration is warning European oil and gas companies against investing in Iran, trying to head off a push by Tehran to attract new investment by international petroleum giants. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:20:26 GMT)
Investment dents Amazon profits
Online retailer Amazon sees quarterly profits halve, after higher taxes and investment over the holiday period. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 23:13:19 GMT)
Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust Sells 50% Interest in Toronto Office Complex
Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust ('CREIT') (TSX: REF.UN) today announced that it has sold a 50% interest in 175 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario to a wholly-owned subsidiary of a Canadian pension fund. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 05:08:35 GMT)
Asian Private Equity Investment More Than Doubled In 2006
SHANGHAI -(Dow Jones)- Private equity investment in Asia more than doubled in 2006 in a clear sign the market can absorb the swelling funds earmarked for the region, according the Asian Venture Capital Journal. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 05:08:52 GMT)
Public Sector Pension Investment Board Completes Compulsory Acquisition of Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment ...
Public Sector Pension Investment Board ('PSPIB') and Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust ('Retirement REIT') (TSX: RRR.UN)(TSX: RRR.DB.B)(TSX: RRR.DB.C) announced today that PSPIB Destiny Inc. ('PSPIB Destiny'), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSPIB, has acquired, pursuant to the compulsory acquisition provisions in Retirement REIT's declaration of trust, an additional 5,912,681 units ... (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 05:10:06 GMT)
Police dismantle pipe bomb at investment company office
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A pipe bomb that arrived in an investment company's mail was dismantled without incident Wednesday, and federal authorities were helping investigate the case, the FBI said. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 09:01:51 GMT)
RoK, Japanese and US investment in Vietnam on the increase
Investment from the Republic of Korea (RoK), Japan and the US in Vietnam will continue increasing, according to the office of Korea Trade-Investment Agency (KOTRA) in Hanoi. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 09:28:11 GMT)
WPP Makes Strategic Investment in Jumptap, Leaders in Mobile Search and Advertising
JumpTap, Inc, leaders in mobile search and advertising, today announces a new strategic investment (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 10:06:23 GMT)
Bumper year for investment managers
Last year was a record one for merger and acquisition activity in the global investment management industry, with 189 deals accounting for $2,646bn of assets under management, almost double the previous record of $1,377bn set in the balmy days of 2000. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 10:13:37 GMT)
WPP Makes Strategic Investment in Jumptap, Leaders in Mobile Search and Advertising
JumpTap, Inc, leaders in mobile search and advertising, today announces a new strategic investment from WPP ( Nachrichten ) ( NASDAQ:WPPGY), one of the world's leading communications services groups. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 10:17:18 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-02-02 11:56 GMT: Japan Residential Investment begins to build portfolio
LONDON (AFX) - AIM-listed Japan Residential Investment Co Ltd said it has signed contracts for 7 properties while agreement has been reached, subject to due diligence, on 9 further properties, for a total investment of around 65 mln stg. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:02:48 GMT)
Survey Finds Rising Support for Foreign Investment
As Congress considers legislation to reform the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States , a new survey conducted by the Financial Services Forum finds a more favorable view of foreign investment among the American public a year after the Dubai Ports debate. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:30:00 GMT)
Survey Finds Rising Support for Foreign Investment
As Congress considers legislation to reform the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a new survey conducted by the Financial Services Forum finds a more favorable view of foreign investment among the American public a year after the Dubai Ports debate. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:30:00 GMT)
Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company Announces Its Net Asset Value at January 31, 2007
Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company today announced its net asset value at January 31, 2007. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 14:35:00 GMT)
US: Investment group lead bidder for Delphi steering
Delphi has chosen investment group Platinium Equity as lead bidder for its global steering and half-shaft business. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:35:08 GMT)
Germany Boosts Investment in Climate Change Research
The UN climate panel has issued its strongest ever warning about global warning. The German government says more investment in environmental technology is the way ahead. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:50:27 GMT)
AlphaVax Announces the Closing of Its Series E Investment Offering
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- AlphaVax Inc, today announced that it has successfully completed its Series E Preferred Stock offering, with a total investment of approximately $12.7 million -- a majority invested by established holders of equity. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:12:45 GMT)
Patient Safety Technologies, Inc. Receives $1 Million Strategic Investment From Manufacturing Partner
Patient Safety Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:PST) announced today that it has received a $1 Million strategic equity investment from A Plus International, Inc. ("A Plus"), the exclusive manufacturing partner of the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, SurgiCount Medical, Inc. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:13:35 GMT)
Blackpool stands to miss out investment dollars
BLACKPOOL, England – (PRESS RELEASE) --Blackpool stands to miss out on up to £700m worth of investment following the failure of its supercasino bid. The shocking figure represents the full cost to the resort if Manchester wins the UK's first regional casino licence. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:19:29 GMT)
Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company Announces Its Net Asset Value at January 31, 2007
Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company (the'Company') (NYSE: KYN) today announced its net asset value at January 31,2007. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:27:04 GMT)
Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company Announces Its Net Asset Value at January 31, 2007
Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company (the'Company') (NYSE: KYN) today announced its net asset value at January 31,2007. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:53:44 GMT)
IMF Rato: Central America Must Boost Investment,Productivity
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Central American countries must do more to encourage investment and productivity if they are to increase wealth, according to Rodrigo de Rato, managing director of the International Monetary Fund. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 19:23:56 GMT)
AKQA Announces New Investment Partner General A20070203100848
RAKISA discusses Hail Economic City investment opportunities with global giant General Electric (AME Info) (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 20:09:00 GMT)
Conporec reaches agreements to settle debts with Desjardins, Investment Quebec
TORONTO (CP) - Quebec-based recycling technology company Conporec Inc. (TSXV:CNP) has reached deals to pay out about $7 million to settle debts owed to the Desjardins credit union and Investment Quebec, a provincial government financing agency. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 23:20:00 GMT)
AKQA Announces New Investment Partner General Atlantic
AKQA, a leading interactive marketing agency, announced today that it plans to accelerate its growth as a global independent with the addition of its new investment partner, General Atlantic LLC, a leading global private equity firm focused on growth companies. AKQA's existing management team will continue to hold a substantial stake in the business. The terms of General Atlantic's investment ... (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 00:39:06 GMT)
Comment: Sustaining private investment flows
RISING private investment is critical both for ensuring sustainable economic growth and contributing to capital formation. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 01:16:50 GMT)
Doha Bank to promote two-way investment between Japan and Qatar
_ Doha Bank, a major private Qatari commercial bank, intends to promote two-way investment between Japan and Qatar, at first through a representative office it opened in Tokyo last month, a bank executive said in a recent interview. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 03:21:46 GMT)
China slows down investment in steel industry, shifts emphasis to high-end projects
Investment on fixed assets in China's iron and steel sector reached 260.3 billion yuan (about 33 billion U.S. dollars) last year, which Luo Bingsheng, vice-chairman of the industry's association, termed excessive. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 03:30:18 GMT)
China slows down investment in steel industry
Investment on fixed asset s in China's iron and steel sector reached 260.3 billion yuan (about 33 billion U.S. dollars) last year, which Luo Bingsheng, vice-chairman of the industry's association, termed excessive. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 07:22:04 GMT)
Discover How to Pick Winning Stocks With the New Value Stock Selector Investment Software From Aptus Communications
Investment advisors agree, the key tobuilding a successful portfolio lies in having a good plan. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:53:15 GMT)
Workshop about Vietnam's investment environment in Japan
Vietnam's investment policies and opportunities were introduced at a workshop in Tokyo on Feb. 1 with the participation of 100 Japanese entrepreneurs. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 09:44:26 GMT)
Solar panel investment a 'milestone for Wales'
A WELSH town is set for a jobs boost as multi-million-pound investment at the Sharp factory transforms it into a world centre for solar technology. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 09:52:00 GMT)
RAKISA discusses Hail Economic City investment opportunities with global giant General Electric
The meeting was part of a campaign to boost investments into Hail Economic City through forward-thinking initiatives such as the '360 degrees of investment opportunities program' that provides investors with profiles of investment opportunities that Hail Economic City offers. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:08:48 GMT)
Antares possible investment
Antares Investment Partners plans to buy one of the most prestigious office buildings in downtown Greenwich, the UST Inc. headquarters at 100 W. Putnam Ave., for $130 million. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 13:16:14 GMT)
Zambia wins Chinese investment, opposition snubbed
Source: Reuters (Adds China to invest in Zambia, economic zone) By Shapi Shacinda LUSAKA, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The Zambian government said on Saturday it had won $800 million in new investment from China, and barred ... (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 13:21:57 GMT)
Fortress Investment IPO to make hedge-fund history
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Fortress Investment Holdings' $600 million IPO is poised to make history Feb. 9 as the first U.S.-based hedge fund firm to stage an initial public offering. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 16:53:56 GMT)
Gold adds polish to investment portfolio
Centuries ago, gold was the global investment, the ultimate store of value and the commodity on which entire economies were based. Now, mining companies would be happy if more investors devoted just a small slice of their portfolios to the metal. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 19:28:47 GMT)
A new investment that is making new billionaires – the domain name trading
It is a new investment game. As real estate goes down a new type of real estate market is providing fantastic opportunities for smart investors. It is called cyber realty – the domain name trade. Buying domain names and filliping the same for a large profit can make you rich. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 19:29:38 GMT)
China offers Zambia investment package
Chinese President Hu Jintao on Saturday offered copper-rich Zambia a multimillion dollar investment package aimed at boosting ties with a longtime African ally. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 20:42:48 GMT)
China Offers Zambia Investment Package
Chinese President Offers Copper-Rich Zambia a Multimillion Dollar Investment Package (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 21:03:39 GMT)
Treat NRIs at par with residents for taxes, investment: body
Non-resident Indians (NRIs) should be granted parity with the residents in investment and taxation, an apex body of overseas Indians has said in a pre- budget memorandum to Finance Minister P Chidambaram. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 06:06:02 GMT)
China's Hu vows investment, debt relief for Zambia
Chinese President Hu Jintao unveiled a package of investment and debt relief as he brought his Africa tour to Zambia, a visit clouded by tensions and high security amid anti-Chinese sentiment. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 06:18:50 GMT)
Qantas Buyout Group Decides to Seek Foreign Investment Approval
Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- The Macquarie Bank Ltd.-led buyout group bidding for Qantas Airways Ltd., Australia's largest, will seek foreign investment approval from the government to appease concerns it may break up the airline or curb regional services. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 06:23:20 GMT)
Thailand explores for petroleum investment in ME
BANGKOK, Feb 4 (TNA) – Senior Energy Ministry officials, led by Minister Piyasvasti Amaranand, will pay a five-day visit to three Middle East countries next week and explore for ways to increase petroleum investment by two Thai government-run oil firms. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 08:12:12 GMT)
Student housing a good investment
WASHINGTON – The latest research is pointing directly to what may be the best real-estate investment opportunity for the remainder of the decade and perhaps beyond: student housing. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 08:15:11 GMT)
China to increase investment in Zambia
LUSAKA, Zambia -- Chinese President Hu Jintao on Saturday offered copper-rich Zambia a multimillion-dollar investment package aimed at improving ties with a longtime African ally. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 10:22:29 GMT)
Saudi realty firm & GE discuss investment issues in Hail Economic City
Eng. Abdullah Al-Rakhis, Chairman of the board of RAKISA Holding, the leading real estate developer of Hail Economic City, has met Jeffrey R. Immelt, Chairman of the Board and CEO, GE and Fahd Ibn Abdul Mohsen Al-Rasheed, Deputy Governor, Saudi Arabia General Investment Authority (SAGIA) to discuss investment opportunities in the Hail Economic City. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 10:28:04 GMT)
Iran predicts dlrs 260 billion investment in gas industry
Iran - Investment - Gas Deputy Oil Minister Reza Kasaeizadeh said here Saturday that dlrs 260 billion investment has been predicted in the gas industry in the 20-Year Development Vision Plan (2005-2025). (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 13:19:57 GMT)
This Week's IPOs I: 3SBio, Accuray, Cellcom Israel, Fortress Investment Group, JA Solar Holdings
Abbi Adest submits: IPOs are back in full swing this week with a total of 14 on deck. The first five summaries include: 3SBio , a Chinese biotech research company; Accuray , another biotech focused on robotic radiosurgery; Cellcom Israel, , an Israeli cell phone carrier; Fortress Investment Group , a global alternative asset manager; [... ] (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 14:39:52 GMT)
B92 - News - Economy - Investment conference scheduled for end of March
OTTAWA -- Canada will organize an investment conference in Belgrade on March 27-28. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 14:51:33 GMT)
French utility Saur to be sold by investment fund PAI - source
PAI has hired investment banks Rothschild and BNP Paribas to advise on the sale process, which is still in the early stages, the source said, confirming a report in French daily Le Figaro on Friday. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 14:54:02 GMT)
Hu pledges huge investment, free trade zone in Zambia
Chinese President Hu Jintao pledged 800 million dollars in investments, debt write-offs and a "showcase" free trade zone as he ended a tour of Zambia, where Beijing's economic juggernaut has sparked tensions. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 15:41:02 GMT)
Zambia, China: New Investment
Zambia announced Feb. 3 that it has secured $800 million in new investment from China. Following a meeting with visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao, Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa said that money would be directed toward mining, manufacturing and farms. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 16:31:39 GMT)
Iran predicts dlrs 260 billion investment in gas industry
Deputy Oil Minister Reza Kasaeizadeh said here Saturday that dlrs 260 billion investment has been predicted in the gas industry in the 20-Year Development Vision Plan (2005-2025). -IRNA (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 16:55:26 GMT)
Share trading emerging as alternate investment avenue in Kashmir
NAZIA AKHTAR Srinagar, Feb 4: Amid limited investment avenues available in Kashmir, a lot of investors here have developed keen interest in scrip trading. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 19:54:44 GMT)
Chinese president to inaugurate copper mining investment program in Zambia
LUSAKA, Zambia, 10:25 a.m. Feb. 4 (AP): Chinese President Hu Jintao launched a copper mining partnership with Zambia on Sunday and won praise from Zambia's finance minister for his focus on economic investment rather than politics. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 20:07:59 GMT)
Sound advice for investment
Choosing an investment professional or adviser is a big decision and the wrong choice can be very expensive. Be prudent. Do not rush out and hire just anyone, advises the Securities Commission's Security Industry Development Centre. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:01:45 GMT)
IPO REPORT: Fortress Investment IPO To Make Hedge-fund History
NEW YORK (Dow Jones) -- Fortress Investment Holdings' $600 million IPO is poised to make history Feb. 9 as the first U.S.-based hedge fund firm to stage an initial public offering. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 01:39:23 GMT)
3 foreign investment firms bid for Victor
Permira, a leading European-based private equity firm, and two other foreign-owned investment funds are among bidders for ailing audio-visual equipment maker Victor Co. of Japan (JVC), sources said. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 04:13:47 GMT)
Investment Banks Revenue In 2006 Grew 23% To $413 Mln.; More Banks Eyeing On M&A Deals In India
(RTTNews) - In view of increased global merger and acquisition deals involving Indian companies, revenues of investment banks from India in 2006 grew 23% to $413 million. ABN Amro led the pack of investment banks in India in 2006, accounting for the highest volume of M&A transactions. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 04:23:26 GMT)
NGAS Resources To Present At IPAA Small Cap Oil & Gas Investment Symposium
NGAS Resources, Inc.recently announced that it will be presenting at the Independent Petroleum Association of America's (IPAA) Small Cap Oil & Gas Investment Symposium to be held in Boca Raton, Florida, February 6 - 8, 2007 (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 04:47:56 GMT)
Chidambaram: rating upgrade to attract investment
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Finance minister Palaniappan Chidambaram said on Monday that last week's upgrade to investment grade of the country's credit rating by Standard & Poor's would lead to increased foreign investment. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 05:40:22 GMT)
Rwanda: Sub-Saharan Africa Identified As an Investment Destination
A survey conducted by Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) in six industries in nine sub-Saharan African countries indicates that the region becoming a more attractive and hospitable destination for investors. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 08:08:31 GMT)
Investment Bank and Securities Dealing Receipts Up 25 Percent
Revenue in the investment banking and securities dealing industry reached $158.9 billion in 2005, a 25 percent increase from $127.3 billion in 2004, according to a report released by the U.S. Census Bureau. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 11:56:40 GMT)
Goldman poised for China investment banking first
Goldman Sachs looks set to establish a landmark investment banking venture in China after the controversial plan was approved by Beijing's top political authorities. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:43:09 GMT)
NSW business investment lagging: Access
Capital and infrastructure investment in NSW remains well off the pace of other states, suggesting businesses see no early economic turnaround in the state. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:02:03 GMT)
Drought to curb agriculture investment
Capital and infrastructure investment in agriculture will stall in the 2006/07 financial year because of the drought, a leading economist said. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:02:08 GMT)
Investment manager State Street to acquire Investors Financial for US$4.5B
BOSTON (AP) - Institutional investment manager State Street Corp. has agreed to buy Investors Financial Services Corp. for about US$4.5 billion in stock. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:19:12 GMT)
Investment guru warns of ‘biggest asset bubble ever’
Famous for his contraire approach to investments and looking in the opposite direction to “the herd” for money-making investment opportunities, Swiss-born Dr. Marc Faber delivered his brand of wisdom to an audience of money managers during a stop-off in Bermuda. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:17:03 GMT)
Moody's says RP needs more investment
Investment in the Philippine economy is declining and the trend has to be reversed for a ratings upgrade to be considered, Moody's Investors Service said on Monday. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:24:39 GMT)
Credit Suisse Hires Michael D. Ryan as Head of Securities for the Investment Banking Division
We are pleased to announce that Michael D. Ryan is joining Credit Suisse to be Head of Securities for the Investment Banking Division. In this new role, Mr. Ryan will be responsible for Credit Suisse ' s global securities businesses and will serve as a member of the Investment Banking Division Management Committee. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:45:44 GMT)
Petrol Oil and Gas, Inc. to Address IPAA Annual Small Cap Oil & Gas Investment Symposium on February 8th
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Petrol Oil and Gas, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: POIG), an independent energy exploration and development company with properties in Kansas and Missouri, today announced that its President and CEO, Paul Branagan, will address the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) Oil and Gas Investment Symposium (OGIS) for small cap ... (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 15:44:56 GMT)
Credit Suisse hires new head of securities for investment banking division
Credit Suisse today announced that it has hired Michael Ryan as head of securities for its investment banking division. Ryan will be responsible for Credit Suisse’s global securities businesses and will serve as a member of the investment banking division management committee. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:02:17 GMT)
Agriculture investment to stall
Access Economics said in a special report in its December Investment Monitor, the cutback in investment could be more significant that the 2002/03 drought following several consecutive dry years. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:17:58 GMT)
Business investment slowing
Business investment in the rest of the country is still growing, but far more modestly, Access Economics said in its December Investment Monitor. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:33:08 GMT)
NSW business investment off the pace
Access Economics said in a special report on NSW in its December Investment Monitor that the state's relative underperformance in business investment may continue for the next two years. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:33:19 GMT)
NSW business investment off the pace
Access Economics said in a special report on NSW in its December Investment Monitor that the state's relative underperformance in business investment may continue for the next two years. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:34:08 GMT)
Agriculture investment to stall
CAPITAL and infrastructure investment in agriculture will stall in the 2006/07 financial year because of the drought, a leading economist said today. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:39:20 GMT)
NSW business investment off the pace
CAPITAL and infrastructure investment in NSW remains well off the pace of other states, suggesting businesses see no early economic turnaround in the country's most populated state, a leading economist said today. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:39:31 GMT)
Business investment slowing
AUSTRALIA'S business investment boom is now largely firing on only two cylinders - Western Australia and Queensland, a report by a leading economist said today. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:39:41 GMT)
Nokia investment arm backs Summit Microelectronics
Power management IC specialist Summit Microelectronics Inc. has raised a further $10 million with the growth financing round led by Nokia Growth Partners, the later-stage focused investment arm of the Finnish mobile handsets market leader, which invested $4 million. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:32:06 GMT)
Nokia investment arm backs Summit Microelectronics
Power management IC specialist Summit Microelectronics Inc. has raised a further $10 million with the growth financing round led by Nokia Growth Partners, the later-stage focused investment arm of the Finnish mobile handsets market leader, which invested $4 million. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:44:48 GMT)
AITUC pitches for infrastructure investment fund
The proposal has been made in the wake of all the Left parties opposing the Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority Bill of 2005 All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), the labour union of the Communist Party of India (CPI), has pitched for an infrastructure investment fund in which provident fund (PF) deposits can be invested against an interest rate of 9 per cent per annum. This ... (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 20:06:35 GMT)
South Africa: Infrastructure Investment Boosts Growth in Corporate Sector
Strong growth has been recorded within South Africa's transport, building, construction and manufacturing sectors, most likely due to infrastructure investment leading up to 2010. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:11:03 GMT)
Africa: New Study Reveals Investment Potential
Sub-Saharan Africa is fast becoming a more attractive and hospitable destination for investors, according to a new report, Snapshot Africa, released by the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a private sector arm of the World Bank Group. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:11:33 GMT)
Chrysler plan could mean major investment for Detroit plant
The Chrysler Group's long-awaited plan to make the company profitable again could mean a major investment at its Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit to make the facility more flexible for future use, auto analysts believe. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 23:02:19 GMT)
Govt defers investment scheme decision
Federal cabinet has deferred a decision on managed investment schemes pending a test case between the tax office and business. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 06:31:04 GMT)
Man held over bogus investment scheme
TOKYO — Prosecutors on Tuesday arrested a man on suspicion of swindling hundreds of millions of yen from some 100 wealthy people in a bogus investment scheme purportedly involving nursing-care homes for the elderly to be set up by agricultural cooperative corporations. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 06:42:49 GMT)
Home Depot gives board seat to investment group
The Home Depot Inc. said Monday it is giving a seat on its board to an investment group that wants the company to consider, among other things, a leveraged buyout to generate shareholder value. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 07:03:30 GMT)
Longview Fibre accepts offer of investment giant
After 80 years as a mainstay of Northwest forest products companies, Longview Fibre Co. on Monday said it had agreed to sell itself off to a giant Canadian investment company. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 08:11:00 GMT)
Venture Capital Investment in Europe Climbs to EUR 4.12 Billion in 2006, Highest Amount in Four Years
Venture capital investment intoEuropean companies topped EUR 4.12 billion in 2006, the highest annualinvestment amount since 2002, according to the quarterly European VentureCapital Report released by Ernst & Young and Dow Jones VentureOne, thepublisher of VentureSource. As in the United States, the capital increasewas boosted in part by additional funds directed toward technologycompanies in ... (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 08:24:16 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-02-06 10:00 GMT: Gresham House cancels plan to demerge property investment ops as REIT
LONDON (AFX) - Gresham House PLC said it has cancelled its plan to demerge the property investment interests of the group into a real estate investment trust (REIT), after its major shareholder Parkwood Property Investments LLP indicated that it would not support the move. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 10:02:41 GMT)
Teliris Receives US$40 Million Investment From Fidelity Ventures and Columbia Capital
Teliris, the leading provider of telepresence solutions, today announced that it has received a US$40 million majority equity investment led by Fidelity Ventures and co-lead Columbia Capital. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:39:34 GMT)
New charge filed in investment scandal
CLEVELAND (AP) — An investment marketer gave cash and other gifts to the former chief financial officer at the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation in exchange for agency business, federal prosecutors said. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:47:51 GMT)
Addax Investment Bank announces 50% completion of education capital private placement
Addax Investment Bank has announced the successful completion of 50% of the $100 million private placement of Education Capital BSC (C) (EdCap), its latest venture. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:23:58 GMT)
Infra sector needs $356 bn investment
NEW DELHI: The country needs investment of up to $356 billion during the 11th Five Year Plan for the infrastructure sector and investors have been allowed to borrow $22 billion from overseas markets, senior officials said on Tuesday. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:49:32 GMT)
Venus Remedies ups foreign investment cap to 49 pct
MUMBAI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Drug maker Venus Remedies Ltd. said on Tuesday its board had approved raising the foreign institutional investment limit to 49 percent from 24 percent of its paid-up capital. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:55:16 GMT)
Polish investment fund assets grows 64% y/y to PLN 106.9 bln at end-January
WARSAW. FEBRUARY 6. INTERFAX CENTRAL EUROPE - Poland's investment funds market rose at an annual path of 64% to reach PLN 106.9 bln at the end- January thanks to ongoing increases on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE), Chamber of Fund and Asset Management Chief Executive (IZFiA) Officer Marcin Dyl said at a press conference Tuesday. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:57:58 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-02-06 12:38 GMT: MGIC Investment, Radian Group merge to create 10 bln usd company
MILWAUKEE (AFX) - MGIC Investment Corp and Radian Group Inc said they have agreed to an all-share merger to create a mortgage and credit risk insurer with a market capitalisation of 10 bln usd. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:03:38 GMT)
New charge filed in investment scandal
CLEVELAND (AP) — An investment marketer gave cash and other gifts to the former chief financial officer at the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation in exchange for agency business, federal prosecutors said. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:20:23 GMT)
MGIC Investment agrees to pay $4.9 billion stock for Radian
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- MGIC Investment Corp. said Tuesday that it would pay about $4.9 billion in stock to buy Radian Group Inc., a deal combining two of the leading mortgage insurers in the U.S. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:24:06 GMT)
MGIC Investment and Radian to Merge
Mortgage insurance providers MGIC Investment Corp. and Radian Group Inc. said Tuesday they will merge in a stock swap to form a mortgage and credit risk insurance company with total assets of nearly $15 billion. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:27:42 GMT)
UPDATE: MGIC Investment To Buy Radian In $4.9 Billion Stock Swap
MGIC Investment Corp. (MTG), a provider of insurance on low down-payment mortgages, said Tuesday it agreed to acquire Radian Group Inc. (RDN), a global credit-risk management company, in a stock swap valued at roughly $4.9 billion. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:40:50 GMT)
MGIC Investment to Buy Radian for $4.9B
Mortgage insurance provider MGIC Investment Corp. has agreed to buy rival Radian Group Inc. for $4.9 billion in stock to form a mortgage and credit risk insurance company with total assets of nearly $15 billion. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 14:32:25 GMT)
MGIC Investment to Buy Radian for $4.9B
Mortgage insurance provider MGIC Investment Corp. has agreed to buy rival Radian Group Inc. for $4.9 billion in stock to form a mortgage and credit risk insurance company with total assets of nearly $15 billion. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 14:32:25 GMT)
Man held for allegedly defrauding many in bogus investment scheme
_ The prosecutors on Tuesday arrested a man on suspicion of swindling hundreds of millions of yen from some 100 wealthy people in a bogus investment scheme purportedly involving nursing-care homes for the elderly to be set up by agricultural cooperative corporations. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 14:49:38 GMT)
New Charge in Ohio Investment Scandal
An investment marketer gave cash and other gifts to the former chief financial officer at the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation in exchange for agency business, federal prosecutors said. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:14:46 GMT)
Suzuki today committed an investment of 300 billion yen (about Rs 11,000 crores) for the company's various operations ...
Reiterating his commitment to India, Japanese auto major Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) Chairman and CEO Osamu Suzuki today committed an investment of 300 billion yen (about Rs 11,000 crores) for the company's various operations here in the next three-four years. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:14:58 GMT)
Teliris Receives $40 Million Investment from Fidelity Ventures and Columbia Capital
Teliris, the leading provider of telepresence solutions, today announced that it has received a $40 million majority equity investment led by Fidelity Ventures and co-lead Columbia Capital. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:10:04 GMT)
Gladstone Investment "hold"
NEW YORK, February 6 (newratings.com) - Analysts at BB&T Capital Markets maintain their "hold" rating on Gladstone Investment Corp (ticker: GAIN). The target price is set to $15.40. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:46:39 GMT)
Teachers', CPP Investment Board launch private equity fund in Turkey
Teachers’ Private Capital, the private investment arm of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board announced today that they have jointly led the establishment of Actera Partners, the largest private equity fund to date exclusively focused on investment opportunities in the Republic of Turkey. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:47:01 GMT)
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and CPP Investment Board Launch Private Equity Fund in Turkey
Teachers' Private Capital, the private investment arm of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board announced today that they have jointly led the establishment of Actera Partners, the largest private equity fund to date exclusively focused on investment opportunities in the Republic of Turkey. As cornerstone investors, the two institutions have committed EUR ... (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:09:05 GMT)
President Bush Recognizes Micron Technology for Helping Grow Economy Through Continued Investment
President George W. Bush today visited Micron Technology's (NYSE:MU) state-of-the-art fabrication facility here and told an employee audience that Micron is helping support the national economy through continued investment and job creation in states such as Virginia. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:18:29 GMT)
Petro Resources to Present at IPAA 2007 Oil and Gas Investment Symposium Small Cap
Petro Resources Corporation (AMEX: PRC), adiversified exploration and production company, will make a presentation atthe IPAA Oil & Gas Investment Symposium Small Cap conference in Boca Raton,Florida. The presentation will start at 8:55 AM EST on Thursday, February8, 2007. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:56:43 GMT)
Uganda: Uganda Investment Authority Board Retired
THE government has retired the eleven-man Board of Directors of the Uganda Investment Authority after service for nine years. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:14:55 GMT)
Return on investment for pediatric exclusivity program varies widely for pharmaceutical companies
The economic return for a program designed to encourage drug manufacturers to conduct more pediatric clinical trials by granting extensions of patent protection or marketing exclusivity generates lucrative returns for blockbuster products and produces more modest returns on investment for many others, according to a study in the February 7 issue of JAMA. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:22:46 GMT)
Investment Firms Sue Dominican Republic
Two U.S. and French investment firms have sued the Dominican Republic for US$680 million in electricity revenues they claim were lost to fraud and mismanagement, government officials said. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:23:20 GMT)
Concentration of World's Population in Cities Leads to Call for Increase in City Planning and Investment, Public Health
As the global population grows to some 6.6 billion next year, half of it will be living on about one percent of the earth's surface -- in cities, mainly poor cities in developing countries, pointed out Worldwatch Institute President Christopher Flavin, commenting on the institute's State of the World 2007: Our Urban Future report, focused on the need to increase city planning and investment, ... (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:11:59 GMT)
MGIC Investment Buys Rival for $4.9 Billion
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 6 (AP) A mortgage insurance provider, the MGIC Investment Corporation, has agreed to buy a rival, the Radian Group, for $4.9 billion in stock to form a mortgage and credit risk insurance company with total assets of nearly $15 billion, the companies said Tuesday. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 05:46:17 GMT)
L.A. real estate investment firm buys BB&T Center
The BB&T Center in uptown Charlotte has been sold to a Los Angeles-based real estate investment company for $117 million. The 22-story tower, built in 1975, was owned by Charlotte-based Little & Co. CIM Group, which also has offices in San Francisco and Bethesda, Md., bought the building at 200 S. College St. for $212 a square foot.The sale closed last week, said Mark DeRiemer, a managing ... (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:15:10 GMT)
Charteris investment paying off
Business and IT consultant Charteris said today that it has seen its recent investment in the business start to bear fruit. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:15:13 GMT)
Foreign direct investment up 45.5% in Kazakhstan in 2006
ALMATY. Feb 7 (Interfax) - Foreign direct investment in the Kazakh economy grew 45.5% in 2006 compared with 2005. Total FDI stood at $9.6 billion in 2006 compared with $6.6 billion in 2005, head of the National Bank Anvar Saidenov told a press conference on Wednesday in Almaty. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:50:31 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Parly Expresses Concern Over Investment Board
PARLIAMENT has expressed concern over delay in establishing the Zimbabwe Investment Authority board as this is severely scuttling potential investment in the country. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:59:32 GMT)
30% of Sharjah Investment Center land flattening work is finished
The region's leading property developer, SNASCO announced that it had accomplished 30% of the Sharjah Investment Center's land flattening work. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:54:03 GMT)
MGIC Investment Corp. to Buy Radian for $4.9 Billion in Stock
MGIC Investment Corp., a mortgage insurance provider, will acquire Radian Group Inc., a subprime mortgage insurance provider, in a $4.9 billion stock swap. Both CEO's will take turns running the consolidated MGIC Radian Financial Group Inc. with a market cap of $10b, nearly $15b in total assets, more than $290b of active primary mortgage insurance [... ] (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 11:57:39 GMT)
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