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Kenya: Kibaki Allays Investment Fears for Multinationals
Multinational firms operating in Kenya will continue to be accorded the necessary investment protection required for their profitable long terms operations, president Mwai Kibaki has assured. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:38:21 GMT)
Block readies real estate investment fund
One of Kansas City's biggest commercial real estate investment guns is reloading. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:49:32 GMT)
Canadian private equity investment achieves record levels in 2006
Dramatic growth in the Canadian buyout market led to record levels of private equity investment in 2006, according to Canada’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) and research partner Thomson Financial. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:02:12 GMT)
Cameroon: North West - Obstacles To Execution Of Investment Projects Condemned
C.L. The North West Technical Committee to follow up the execution of Public Investment Projects (P.I.B) in 2007 has condemned speed brakes that often undermine the development of the province with appeals for state authorities to commit in clearing difficulties and give development a chance. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:45:13 GMT)
Broadman: Chinese Investment Spurs Africa to Domestic Economic Reform
Harry G. Broadman , economic adviser to Africa for the World Bank and author of the book Africa's Silk Road : China and India's New Economic Frontier , discusses Chinese investment in Africa and the domestic economic reforms many African countries are making to improve their prospects for all foreign investment. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:29:44 GMT)
Morningstar Investment Services Introduces Select Stock Baskets, Individually Customized Managed Portfolios Based on ...
CHICAGO, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Morningstar ( Nachrichten ) Investment Services (MIS), a registered investment advisor and wholly owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. , today launched Morningstar(R) Managed Portfolios(SM) Select Stock Baskets, a managed account service consisting of individually customized stock portfolios based on Morningstar's proprietary indexes and independent ... (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:30:24 GMT)
Gold gets investment rush
Gold is seen as the best form of investment and it also serves as a safe bet against inflation. The yellow metal has always found takers in India. However, investors have been looking for innovative methods of investing in gold. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:57:50 GMT)
CA's CTO Al Nugent to Present at Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium
CA Inc. , one of the world's largest management software companies, today announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Alan Nugent will host a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium 2007. Live and archived audio webcasts of the presentation will be available on CA's website at http://investor.ca.com/. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 18:23:35 GMT)
Net assets in securities investment trusts top Y70 tril
TOKYO — The combined balance of publicly offered stock and bond investment trusts topped 70 trillion yen for the first time ever in terms of outstanding net asset value as of Jan 31, an industry body said Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:00:41 GMT)
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces February 2007 Distribution
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ('RioCan') (TSX: REI.UN) today announced a distribution of 11 cents per unit for the month of February. The distribution will be payable on March 7, 2007 to unitholders of record as at February 28, 2007. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:25:12 GMT)
Favila announces creation of investment ombudsman
In an attempt to encourage investments in the country, Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Peter B. Favila has announced the creation of an investment ombudsman who will oversee graft charges against government officials perceived to be blocking investment activities. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:51:56 GMT)
Global Investment Conferences: Investors Find Hot New Market at the Natural Resources Summit of the Americas
Informed investors will direct their attention to the West on April 2-3, 2007, at The Natural Resource Summit of the Americas, the first investment conference in five years to focus on mining opportunities in the Western Hemisphere. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:29:39 GMT)
N.Y. banking superintendent takes job at investment firm
The New York state superintendent of banks is leaving the position to join a private investment firm. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:33:43 GMT)
N.Y. banking superintendent takes job at investment firm
The New York state superintendent of banks is leaving the position to join a private investment firm. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:43:11 GMT)
Global Investment Conferences: Investors Find Hot New Market at the Natural Resources Summit of the Americas
Informed investors will direct their attention to the West on April 2-3, 2007, at The Natural Resource Summit of the Americas, the first investment conference in five years to focus on mining opportunities in the Western Hemisphere. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:24:35 GMT)
Uni-Pixel, Inc. Completes $12,000,000 Financing With Tudor Investment Corporation
Uni-Pixel, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: UNXL) , the developer of flat panel color display technology called Time Multiplexed Optical Shutter ('TMOS'), today announced that it has completed a $12.0 million private financing involving the purchase of 3,200,000 shares of 8% Series B Convertible Preferred Stock at $3.75 per share by entities advised by and affiliated with Tudor Investment Corporation. (Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:25:36 GMT)
China's Foreign Direct Investment Jumps Nearly 14%
Feb. 15, 2007 -- China's actual foreign direct investment in January was $5.18 billion, a jump of 13.9% over a year ago, the Commerce of Ministry said on Feb. 14. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 05:01:10 GMT)
Japan Hot Stocks-Property investment, Mitsui Matsushima
TOKYO, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The following stocks are on the move on Thursday: **PROPERTY INVESTMENT DOWN, SESC CALLS FOR DAVINCI PENALTY** (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 05:18:24 GMT)
Penang nets highest investment since 1980
Penang recorded the highest investment since 1980 in the manufacturing and related services sector last year, raking in RM5.35 billion from 156 projects, a 15.8% increase from 2005. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 07:53:13 GMT)
Investment company begins trading today
Shares of a Raleigh investment company seeking to raise $47 million in capital are expected to begin trading on a stock exchange today. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:48:52 GMT)
BNP Paribas Profit Climbs 29% on Investment Bank, BNL (Update6)
Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- BNP Paribas SA, France's largest bank, posted a 29 percent gain in fourth-quarter profit on higher investment banking earnings and increased consumer lending after the purchase of Italy's Banca Nazionale del Lavoro SpA. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:55:05 GMT)
China OKs $400 mln QFII investment, nears ceiling
SHANGHAI, Feb 15 (Reuters) - China's foreign exchange regulator approved $400 million in new quotas for foreign investment in its securities markets, coming within a whisker of the overall ceiling for such investment. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:11:42 GMT)
Prospects for foreign investment in Russia good – RUIE
MOSCOW, February 15 (Itar-Tass) - Prospects for the growth of foreign investment in Russia in 2007 remains good, the vice president of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, Igor Yurgens, said. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:15:34 GMT)
Penang Records Highest Investment Growth Last Year
PENANG, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- Penang has recorded the highest investment growth in the manufacturing and related services sectors as well as domestic investment for last year, the highest ever since 1980. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:17:21 GMT)
Gold demand up 6 pct in Q4 on investment, jewelry
NEW YORK, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Global gold demand in the fourth quarter of 2006 climbed nearly 6 percent year-on-year to 986.6 tonnes, bolstered by growing investment interest and improved jewelry consumption, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report on Thursday. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:00:18 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-02-15 11:52 GMT: China to keep control of fixed asset investment, lending growth in 2007 - Hu
BEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - The government will continue to focus its macroeconomic controls on fixed asset investment and credit growth this year, state CCTV quoted President Hu Jintao as saying at today's meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:19:04 GMT)
Failte Ireland recommends ¤540 investment
Failte Ireland, has recommended a ¤540m investment over the next seven years to improve Ireland's tourism experience - with more activity based holidays, cultural offerings, better access to sites and a re-vamp of existing attractions. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:05:34 GMT)
Lower underwriting, smaller investment gains cut into ING Canada profit
TORONTO — Insurer ING Canada Inc. fourth-quarter profit falls to $109.4-million from year-ago $196.9-million; annual net income down to $658.1-million from $781.8 million on lower underwriting results, decreased investment gains. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:10:38 GMT)
Diageo unveils Scottish investment
Drinks giant Diageo today unveiled £100m (€149m) investment plans to boost scotch whisky production in Scotland, creating 200 jobs. The maker of Johnnie Walker whisky said the investment – its largest in Scotland for 20 years – came at a time of sustained growth in the worldwide whisky business. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:53:30 GMT)
Dollar Declines After Foreign Investment in Securities Falls
Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar declined against the yen and fell to the lowest versus the euro in more than a month after a report showed the U.S. attracted the least investment in its long-term assets during December in almost five years. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 14:36:05 GMT)
Diageo unveils Scottish investment
Drinks giant Diageo today unveiled £100m (€149m) investment plans to boost scotch whisky production in Scotland, creating 200 jobs. The maker of Johnnie Walker whisky said the investment – its largest in Scotland for 20 years – came at a time of sustained growth in the worldwide whisky business. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 14:53:54 GMT)
Diageo unveils Scottish investment
Drinks giant Diageo today unveiled £100m (€149m) investment plans to boost scotch whisky production in Scotland, creating 200 jobs. The maker of Johnnie Walker whisky said the investment – its largest in Scotland for 20 years – came at a time of sustained growth in the worldwide whisky business. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:09:00 GMT)
IPSO Ventures Seeks Alternative Investment Market Admission
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- IPSO Ventures said Thursday that it seeks Alternative Investment Market admission of its ordinary shares on Feb. 28, 2007. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:25:16 GMT)
Rwanda: Eastern Province Investment Corporation Launched
The Eastern Provincial Governor, Theonest Mutsindashyaka, last week launched the Eastern Province Investment Corporation (EPIC) aimed at accelerating investments in the area. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:47:58 GMT)
More Investment Vehicles Reveal Holdings
David Polonitza submits: It appears that more and more investment vehicles are revealing their holdings in SEC filings. I am not sure if this is because their asset bases have grown to such a point where it is now required, or the rules for hedge funds are about to become more stringent, so funds [... ] (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 19:03:31 GMT)
National Survey Finds That Registered Investment Advisors Plan to Increase Use of Alternative Investments
Registered investment advisors (RIAs) plan toramp up their use of alternative investments (such as hedge funds, realestate, commodities, currencies and managed futures) in the next fiveyears, according to a national RIA survey released today by RydexAdvisorBenchmarking, Inc. Most advisors (42%) have moderately increasedtheir use of alternative investments (0 to 25% in the past five years), and24% ... (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:26:46 GMT)
National Survey Finds That Registered Investment Advisors Plan to Increase Use of Alternative Investments
Registered investment advisors (RIAs) plan toramp up their use of alternative investments (such as hedge funds, realestate, commodities, currencies and managed futures) in the next fiveyears, according to a national RIA survey released today by RydexAdvisorBenchmarking, Inc. Most advisors (42%) have moderately increasedtheir use of alternative investments (0 to 25% in the past five years), and24% ... (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:38:45 GMT)
A new private hospital in Bucharest - an investment of EUR 10 M
Bucharest –The private medical services company Sanador begins in 2008 the construction of a private hospital in Bucharest, the value of the investment amounting to over EUR ten M. “As a development strategy, we intend to build up a hospital of 100 beds, a project due to begin next year, with a minimum investment of EUR 10 M”, declared on Thursday, in a press conference, the general manager of ... (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:12:36 GMT)
Investment group to acquire Mitchell International
San Diego-based Mitchell International Inc., a provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions to the automotive insurance claims and collision repair industries, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the company to an investment group led by Aurora Capital Group and including General Electric Pension Trust. (Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:30:45 GMT)
Found It! The "Perfect" Investment
Stockerblog submits: What investment has all ten of these characteristics? 1. Will never go down in value. 2. No minimum investment. 3. Guaranteed by the U.S Government. 4. No commission to buy. 5. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 06:36:30 GMT)
GE subsidiary plans wind-farm investment
GE Energy Financial Services announced Thursday it is investing $270 million in wind farms in California, Illinois, New Mexico and Pennsylvania. The company, a unit of Fairfield-based General Electric Co., is investing along with a subsidiary of Charlotte, N.C.-based Wachovia Corp. in six wind farms owned by affiliates of global investment and advisory firm Babcock & Brown. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:13:54 GMT)
China to keep controls on fixed asset investment, credit growth: Hu
China will keep tight controls on fixed-asset investment and credit growth this year, according to state media reports, citing a key government conference chaired by President Hu Jintao. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:18:07 GMT)
Tatas mull restarting Bangladesh investment talks
DHAKA: India's conglomerate Tata Group is mulling resumption of talks with Bangladesh about its $3 billion investment plan in the country. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:39:43 GMT)
Tatas mull restarting Bangladesh investment talks
DHAKA: India's conglomerate Tata Group is mulling resumption of talks with Bangladesh about its three billion dollar investment plan in the country. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:49:12 GMT)
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust "outperform," target price raised
NEW YORK, February 16 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Robert W Baird maintain their "outperform" rating on Washington Real Estate Investment Trust ( WRE.NYS ). The target price has been raised from $46 to $50. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:02:33 GMT)
Digicel makes $60m investment in Guyana
Digicel, the Caribbean-based mobile phone operator owned by Irish billionaire, Denis O'Brien, began offering services in Guyana this week bringing an initial investment of USD60 million to the country. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:04:51 GMT)
INBOUND INVESTMENT DOWN IN JANUARY
Taipei, Feb. 16 (CNA) Approved overseas Chinese and foreign investment in Taiwan in January totaled US$577 million, down 87.3 percent from the same month of last year, the Investment Commission under the Ministry of Economic Affairs said Friday. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:09:19 GMT)
Top EU official pushes trade, investment pact with India
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India and the European Union must push for a strong bilateral trade and investment pact even as they continue to play a crucial role to conclude the current round of global trade talks, a top EU official said here Friday. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:16:24 GMT)
EU pushes to reach comprehensive trade and investment agreement with India by May
The European Union (EU) today hoped to launch talks on comprehensive trade and investment agreement with India by May as it announced a grant of 470 million Euros (Rs 2585 crores) to assist in education and healthcare programmes of this country over next seven years. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:30:29 GMT)
Bureaucracy not to hinder foreign investment: President
LAHORE: President General Pervez Musharraf said Friday that the pace of foreign investment in the country speeded up in the wake of improvement in law and order situation in the country. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:07:49 GMT)
'India needs USD 70 bn per annum infrastructure investment'
Mumbai, Feb 16: India will require an investment of USD 70 billion per annum for the next five years in infrastructure to complement its high level of GDP growth, a FICCI-World Bank research paper has stated. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:28:40 GMT)
Tatas mull restarting Bangladesh investment talks
India's conglomerate Tata Group is mulling resumption of talks with Bangladesh about its $3 billion investment plan in the country. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:30:48 GMT)
Foreign Direct Investment Up in Romania
Foreign direct investment in Romania reached a record euro9.1 billion last year, up 75 percent compared to 2005, according to figures published by the central bank on Friday. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:37:03 GMT)
Digicel Launches in Guyana With US$60 Million Investment
Digicel, the fastest-growingtelecommunications operator in the Caribbean and new entrant to the CentralAmerican market, began offering services in Guyana this week in a highlyanticipated launch, bringing an initial investment of US$60 million to thecountry and heralding a new era of choice and competition for mobilecustomers. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:11:57 GMT)
Fieldstone Investment Corp. being bought in $260M deal
Fieldstone Investment Corp. is being acquired in a $260 million deal by Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC and Radian Group Inc. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:15:00 GMT)
Investment losers
COUNCIL chiefs have lost out on thousands of pounds because a £20million investment has not paid off. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:21:50 GMT)
Top EU official pushes trade, investment pact with India
India and the European Union must push for a strong bilateral trade and investment pact even as they continue to play a crucial role to conclude the current round of global trade talks, a top EU official said here Friday. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:31:35 GMT)
United States Promoting Trade, Investment in Central Asia
The primary aim of U.S. policy in Central Asia is to strengthen economic links among the region’s five nations and to extend trade and investment ties from Central Asia to the rapidly growing economies of South and East Asia, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Evan Feigenbaum tells an audience in Washington. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:34:57 GMT)
Digicel Launches in Guyana With US$60 Million Investment
Digicel, the fastest-growingtelecommunications operator in the Caribbean and new entrant to the CentralAmerican market, began offering services in Guyana this week in a highlyanticipated launch, bringing an initial investment of US$60 million to thecountry and heralding a new era of choice and competition for mobilecustomers. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:42:46 GMT)
CLX Investment Company Files Quarterly Report as Management Prepares Additional Focus on Growth of Zonda, Incorporated
CLX Investment Company, Inc. (OTCBB: CLXN), adiversified investment fund, today announced that the company has filed itsForm 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 with the Securities andExchange Commission. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:26:54 GMT)
Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Q4 Earnings Rises - Quick Facts
(RTTNews) - Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust (BEI_U.TO) reported fourth quarter net earnings of C$6.53 million or C$ 0.12 per unit, compared to $1.20 million or C$0.02 per unit in the year ago quarter. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:09:26 GMT)
Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Fourth Quarter and 2006 Annual Results
Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust ('CREIT') (TSX: REF.UN) today announced results for the fourth quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2006. (Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:24:56 GMT)
Investment firms end battle
A bitter fight between investment firm Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. and a rival company started by two of its former... (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 03:56:40 GMT)
Marathon wants to sell Sudan investment, but rights are unclear
Marathon Oil Corp. wants to sell its Sudan investment. The problem: Marathon isn't sure if it still has a Sudan investment to sell. U.S. economic sanctions and Sudan's civil war have long prevented the Houston company's partnership from drilling in a potentially lucrative oil concession in the south of the turbulent African country. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 06:46:29 GMT)
International Investment Bank re-exits from One @ Business Bay
International Investment Bank (IIB), a globally-focused investment bank based in Bahrain, announced that it has achieved a profitable early exit for its investors from the USD94.1 million One @ Business Bay commercial tower project in Dubai. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:08:48 GMT)
Say Goodbye to Frustrating Investment Strategies - Building an Effective Investment Plan Is a Breeze With the Value ...
Investment advisors agree, the key tobuilding a successful portfolio lies in having a good plan. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 11:23:25 GMT)
Ex-broker in area firm is charged with scam; investment fraud may reach $40M
The former manager and vice president of a Toledo brokerage firm was charged yesterday in federal court in a $17 million-to-$40 million investment scam. William A. Sirls of Grosse Ile, Mich., was charged in U.S. District Court in Toledo with money laundering and mail fraud. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 11:35:23 GMT)
Investment firm alerts on Glenmark's stock rally
Taking a cue from the unbridled rally of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals scrip in the stock market in the past three months, the leading investment bank and broking firm DSP Merrill Lynch has lowered its rating on the company from `buy' to `neutral'. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 11:44:03 GMT)
Iran's oil refining industry needs dlrs 15b investment: minister
Iran - Oil - Minister Oil Minister Kazem Vaziri-Hamaneh said here Saturday that oil refining industry of the country needs a 15-billion-dollar investment for its development. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:20:07 GMT)
Tata to resume Bangladesh investment talks
DHAKA: Tata Group is moving to restart talks with Bangladesh's caretaker government on a $3 billion investment plan to build a slew of industrial projects, an official said on Saturday. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:34:14 GMT)
Tata seeks to restart multi-billion-dollar Bangladesh investment
India's powerful Tata Group said it wants to restart talks with Bangladesh's government on a three-billion-dollar plan to build a slew of industrial projects in the impoverished nation. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:41:35 GMT)
Iranian investment in Iraq to reach dlrs 1.8 billion
Iran - Iraq - Investment Iranian investment in Iraq will reach dlrs 1.8 billion in the next Iranian year (starting on March 21), co-chairman of Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce said on Saturday. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:20:01 GMT)
Investment company owners sentenced in fraud
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- A judge has sentenced two owners of an investment company who authorities say defrauded more than a dozen people of a combined $1.1 million to 57 months to 10... (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:52:20 GMT)
Iranian Investment in Iraq to Reach 1.8 Billion Dollars
Iranian investment in Iraq will reach dlrs 1.8 billion in the next Iranian year (starting on March 21), co-chairman of Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce said on Saturday. -IRNA (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:10:35 GMT)
Investment company owners sentenced in fraud case
TRAVERSE CITY - A judge has sentenced two owners of an investment company who authorities say defrauded more than a dozen people of a combined $1.1 million to 57 months to 10 years in prison. Margaret Zimmerman, 49, and Gary Singer, 55, co-owners of Estate Growth Management, pleaded guilty in the case about a year ago and were given 11 months to raise nearly $900,000 or $100,000 in exchange for a ... (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 18:30:40 GMT)
Tata to resume Bangladesh investment talks
DHAKA: Tata Group is moving to restart talks with Bangladesh's caretaker government on a $3 billion investment plan to build a slew of industrial projects, an official said on Saturday. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 18:34:14 GMT)
Iran has best investment security in region: economy minister
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) -- Iranian Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs said here on Saturday that Iran is the most secure regional country for investment. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 19:38:13 GMT)
Tata seeks to restart multi-billion-dollar Bangladesh investment
India's powerful Tata Group said it wants to restart talks with Bangladesh's government on a three-billion-dollar plan to build a slew of industrial projects in the impoverished nation. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 21:16:22 GMT)
$5 billion investment from Qatar likely in 3-4 years
ISLAMABAD (February 18 2007): Pakistan is likely to attract investment of $4-5 billion from Qatar during next 3-4 years as Pakistan and Qatar have reached a broad-based understanding on most of the issues, sources told Business Recorder. (Sat, 17 Feb 2007 23:27:08 GMT)
BIBD Prensents New Investment Product
Bandar Seri Begawan - Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam-Berhad (BIBD) yesterday held a public presentation on the region's first tradable investment product at retail level, which is BIBD Certificate of Musyarakah Musahamah and Al-Bai' (Tradable Musyarakah Certificate), at Mutiara Ballroom, Sheraton Utama Hotel in the capital. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 01:07:59 GMT)
World Islamic Finance & Investment Conference 2007 to focus on capturing new growth markets for Islamic banking & ...
The 1st Annual World Islamic Finance & Investment Conference (WIFIC) will be held at the Arraya Ballroom of the Courtyard Marriott in Kuwait from the 4th to 5th March 2007. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 11:08:58 GMT)
Gulf Emirate Plans USD 817 mln Real Estate Investment in Georgia
The Gulf emirate of Ras al-Khaimah and Georgia have agreed on business partnership to implement USD 817 million real estate investment project in Georgia, GulfNews reported on February 18. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 11:29:23 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-02-18 15:02 GMT: Qatari investment fund and M&S chief discuss Sainsbury's bid - report
LONDON (AFX) - A secretive Middle Eastern investment fund that owns a stake in J Sainsbury has discussed a potential joint bid for the UK's second-biggest supermarket chain with the head of Marks & Spencer PLC, The Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 15:18:56 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-02-18 15:02 GMT: Qatari investment fund and M&S chief discuss Sainsbury's bid - report
LONDON (AFX) - A secretive Middle Eastern investment fund that owns a stake in J Sainsbury has discussed a potential joint bid for the UK's second-biggest supermarket chain with the head of Marks & Spencer PLC, The Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 15:33:49 GMT)
SEBI norms to cover investment advisors soon
New Delhi, Feb. 18 Investment advisors are once again under the lens of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), with the capital market regulator on Saturday deciding to come up with regulations for such advisors. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 19:28:43 GMT)
Thais mull ways to get back concession
Thailand's government will discuss next week how to reclaim a satellite concession that the ousted prime minister's family sold to a Singapore government investment arm, a minister said Sunday. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:09:52 GMT)
Dialog completes Rs. 15 b investment pledge ahead of schedule
COMPLETION: Dialog Telekom, announced that it has completed its Rs. 15 Billion (150 million USD) investment pledge to the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BoI) one year ahead of schedule. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:24:39 GMT)
Dialog completes Rs. 15 b investment pledge ahead of schedule
Dialog Telekom, announced that it has completed its Rs. 15 Billion investment pledge to the BoI one year ahead of schedule. The landmark agreement signed between Dialog Telekom and the BoI in May 2006 is the single largest Telco investment in Sri Lanka to date. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:25:09 GMT)
HannStar increases investment in China subsidiary
HannStar Display Corp. recently disclosed that it will add a $12.7 million investment in its China subsidiary that manufactures LCD modules. (Sun, 18 Feb 2007 21:05:59 GMT)
Receiver attempts to unravel investment history of troubled REIT
A court-appointed receiver now in charge of San Jose's Waters Fund Management LLC says he has only begun to sort out what happened to millions of dollars invested by the troubled real estate investment trust. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 06:47:09 GMT)
Neuropharm Group Seeks Alternative Investment Market Admission
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Neuropharm Group Monday announced it seeks Alternative Investment Market admission of its ordinary shares in early March 2007. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:07:55 GMT)
Stock Market Index Rise Indicator Of Investment Reassurance, Says PM
PENANG, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said on Monday the anticipated surge in the Bursa Malaysia composite index past a historic high of 1,350 points is indicative of reassuring domestic and foreign investment. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:09:47 GMT)
RaboDirect launches new investment funds
RaboDirect, Europe's largest online bank, has launched two new investment funds. The Blackrock Merrill Lynch India fund invests at least 70% of its total net assets in equity and equity related securities domiciled in India. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:05:24 GMT)
AP attracts Rs 93,000 crore investment proposals
The Andhra Pradesh government has cleared industrial investment proposals worth Rs 93,000 crore (Rs 930 billion) during 2006, which constitutes 10.2 per cent of the entire investment in the country. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:32:30 GMT)
Reliance SEZs near Mumbai to bring Rs 3 lakh crore investment
The two mega special economic zones (SEZs) in Navi Mumbai, being set up by Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Group, are likely to bring in an investment of Rs three lakh crore in sectors like banking, finance, pharma, auto, gem and jewellery and other non-polluting industries. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:54:48 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-02-19 14:01 GMT: OMV reaffirms Nabucco commitment, urges investment decision by end of year
VIENNA (AFX) - Austrian oil and gas company OMV has reaffirmed its commitment to the 'Nabucco' natural gas pipeline project and said it will push for an investment decision by the end of this year. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:33:48 GMT)
RIL's Mumbai SEZs to bring Rs 31K cr investment
Reliance Industries' (RIL) two mega special economic zones (SEZ) in Navi Mumbai are likely to bring in an investment of Rs 3 lakh crore in sectors like banking, finance, pharma, auto, gem and jewellery and other non-polluting industries. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:33:59 GMT)
Investment sale gives lift to First Franklin
First Franklin Corp.'s 25 cent-per-share windfall on the sale of an investment boosted its fourth-quarter and year-end earnings above 2005 levels. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:35:48 GMT)
Isilon Systems to Present at the Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium 2007
Isilon(R) Systems, Inc. , the leader in clustered storage, will present at the Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium 2007 to be held in Las Vegas. Isilon's presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at 2:40 p.m. PT and will be webcast and accessible through the Investor Relations section of Isilon's Web site at http://www.isilon.com/company/. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:53:15 GMT)
India invites Canadian investment in food processing sector
Canada - Investment - India India's robust economic growth has opened vast investment opportunities which Canadian companies should utilize to invest in its food processing sector, Indian Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Subodh Kant Sahay said Monday. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:35:11 GMT)
Isilon Systems to Present at the Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium 2007
Isilon(R) Systems, Inc. , the leader in clustered storage, will present at the Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium 2007 to be held in Las Vegas. Isilon's presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at 2:40 p.m. PT and will be webcast and accessible through the Investor Relations section of Isilon's Web site at http://www.isilon.com/company/. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:38:16 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-02-19 16:59 GMT: CDS Oil & Gas gets 250,000 stg investment from third party based in Geneva
LONDON (AFX) - CDS Oil & Gas Group PLC, the AIM-listed oil and gas explorer, said it has received an investment of 250,000 stg from a third party investor based in Geneva, Switzerland to partly replace funds that failed to come through in a placing with Calim Private Equity LLC of Aspen Colorado USA last year. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:02:57 GMT)
RBI notification on FII investment in Bombay Rayon
Mumbai, Feb 19: The Reserve Bank of India today notified that FIIs can now purchase equity shares and convertible debentures of Bombay Rayon Fashions Ltd under the Portfolio Investment Scheme. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:21:18 GMT)
Investment in main assets forecast at $210-215 Bln in 2007
VOLGOGRAD. Feb 19 (Interfax) - Investment in main assets in Russia will grow from $165 billion in 2006 to $210-215 billion in 2007, Russian Deputy Economic Development and Trade Minister Andrei Belousov told the State Council's Presidium on Monday. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 18:38:04 GMT)
L.A. investment group buys Country Coach
A Los Angeles investment group and the company founder have teamed up to buy Country Coach Inc., a maker of high-end motor homes, for $38.75 million and the assumption of about $13 million in debt, the company said Friday. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:08:09 GMT)
Ethiopia: Ambassador Says Encouraging Results Attained in Promoting Ethiopia's Investment Opportunities
Ethiopian Ambassador in France, Tadelech Haile-Michael said encouraging results were attained through efforts made to promote Ethiopia's investment opportunities to French investors. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:38:21 GMT)
Global Diversified Investment Grade Income Trust - Net Asset value as at January 31, 2007
Global Diversified Investment Grade Income Trust announces that its net asset value per unit as at January 31, 2007, amounted to $9.42. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:15:00 GMT)
Snag alters plan for innovation investment fund
HONOLULU – Gov. Linda Lingle’s Hawaii Innovation Investment Fund hit a snag last week because as originally drawn it might compromise the Employees’ Retirement System’s tax-exempt status. (Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:51:08 GMT)
Foreign direct investment in Ukraine slows dramatically in 2006
KYIV. Feb 20 (Interfax-Ukraine) - Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ukraine grew just $4.296 billion in 2006, the State Statistics Committee reported. This was 45.2% less than in 2005. FDI fell due to the absence of large-scale privatization such as the sale of the Kryvorizhstal steel works. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 07:38:04 GMT)
Foreign direct investment in Ukraine slows dramatically in 2006
KYIV. Feb 20 (Interfax-Ukraine) - Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ukraine grew just $4.296 billion in 2006, the State Statistics Committee reported. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:50:28 GMT)
Two Rivers OKs gravity sewer investment
TWO RIVERS Two Rivers City Council members unanimously agreed to proceed with the $172,000 gravity sewer investment for the Mishicot/Two Rivers sewer line connection project on Monday. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:15:48 GMT)
Temple Bar Investment Trust Fiscal Year NAV Per Share 917.25P
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Temple Bar Investment Trust said Tuesday that the total return on the net assets of Temple Bar during 2006 was 17.7%, which compares with a total return for the FTSE All-Share Index of 16.8%. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 11:09:55 GMT)
Cadbury planning investment drive
Cadbury Schweppes says it is starting 2007 with optimism as it plans new investment to drive sales. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 11:36:33 GMT)
Cadbury embarks on major investment programme to re-establish brand in UK
"We have a pretty heavy year of innovation planned and a significant investment in both chocolate and chewing gum in the UK market. We will invest back into our brands and the market to ensure that consumers remember Cadbury when they are standing in front of the shelves," he said. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 11:48:53 GMT)
Saudi investment banking
When investment banks decide they want to build operations in the Gulf, their first stop is often Dubai. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 11:51:52 GMT)
Cadbury embarks on major investment programme to re-establish brand in UK
LONDON (AFX) - Confectionery giant Cadbury Schweppes PLC ( Nachrichten ) is embarking on a major investment programme in the UK this year as it looks to atone for the damage caused to the brand by last year's salmonella scare, chief executive Todd Spitzer told reporters on a conference call. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:00:48 GMT)
BMB Investment Bank profit soars by 243 per cent to USD21.11 million
BMB Investment Bank ('BMB') announced today the second best financial results in the Bank's history with 2006 earnings surging 243 per cent to USD21.11 million as compared to USD6.16 million in 2005. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:08:48 GMT)
International Investment Bank acquires USD 105 million French commercial property portfolio
International Investment Bank (IIB), a globally-focused investment bank based in Bahrain, today announced its acquisition of a high-quality portfolio of commercial real estate properties in France, valued at US$ 105 million. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:09:00 GMT)
VNTN: Certificate of Membership in the Southern California Investment Assoc.
VentureNet Capital Group, Inc. (VNTN) announced its current Certificate of Membership in the Southern California Investment Association (SCIA) National Small Cap Syndicate. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:39:25 GMT)
Acme Packet to Present at Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium on February 27, 2007
BURLINGTON, Mass., BUSINESS WIRE -- Acme Packet, Inc. (NASDAQ: APKT), the leader in session border control solutions, today announced that Andy Ory, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, and Keith Seidman, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to present at the Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 in Las Vegas , Nevada. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:36:55 GMT)
Japanese funds to triple private equity investment
TOKYO, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Japanese financial institutions' investment in private equity is expected to triple over two to five years, according to a study released on Wednesday. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:00:08 GMT)
South Africa: Social Investment Exchange Projects Attract Major Investors
SINCE its launch in June last year, the South African Social investment Exchange (Sasix) -- the social investment exchange which lists selected projects -- has raised R2,4m. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:39:24 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Education the Best Investment - Mujuru
EDUCATION is the best investment that the people of Chikomba district can ever bequeath to their children, Zanu-PF Politburo member Cde Solomon Mujuru has said. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:40:24 GMT)
Barclays 2006 profits driven by investment division
LONDON, February 20 (newratings.com) – UK-based banking giant Barclays Plc ( BCY.FSE ) Tuesday reported a 35% rise in its 2006 pretax profits due to onetime gains related to disposals and the robust performance of the company’s investment division. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:31:36 GMT)
Investment banking firm coming to Phila.
Investment banking firm Bryant Park Capital said Tuesday it will open a Philadelphia office after hiring industry veteran Antony R. Joffe as a principal. Joffe and Joel Magerman, managing partner and CEO of the New York-based firm, will be responsible for opening the Philadelphia office to broaden its reach and service to mid-Atlantic clients. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:39:03 GMT)
Investment banking firm coming to Phila.
Investment banking firm Bryant Park Capital said Tuesday it will open a Philadelphia office after hiring industry veteran Antony R. Joffe as a principal. Joffe and Joel Magerman, managing partner and CEO of the New York-based firm, will be responsible for opening the Philadelphia office to broaden its reach and service to mid-Atlantic clients. The firm is looking for office space and hopes to ... (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:45:05 GMT)
KBW Profit More Than Triples on Investment Banking (Update4)
Feb. 20 (Bloomberg) -- KBW Inc., the New York securities firm that completed its initial public offering in November, said fourth-quarter net income more than tripled on investment banking revenue and commissions. The shares rose as much as 16 percent. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:51:15 GMT)
A new belle at the investment ball?
In the past few years, preferred shares have been wallflowers in the investment ballroom, while red-hot income trusts garnered most of the attention. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:17:01 GMT)
KBW Profit More Than Triples on Investment Banking (Update4)
Feb. 20 (Bloomberg) -- KBW Inc., the New York securities firm that completed its initial public offering in November, said fourth-quarter net income more than tripled on investment banking revenue and commissions. The shares rose as much as 16 percent. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:21:25 GMT)
Federal Realty Investment Trust downgraded to "hold"
NEW YORK, February 20 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald downgrade Federal Realty Investment Trust ( FRT.NYS ) from "buy" to "hold." The target price is set to $88. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:47:10 GMT)
VenGrowth Funds complete successful exit of Travelers Leasing investment following acquisition by Scotiabank. VenGrowth ...
TORONTO, February 15, 2007 - VenGrowth Private Equity Partners Inc. and its affiliates ("VenGrowth"), a leading private equity firm with over $1 billion in assets under management, today confirmed a successful exit of its investment in Travelers Leasing Corporation ("TLC") following the completion of an acquisition by Scotiabank. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:07:38 GMT)
Investment banker looks to help Canada make mark at cricket World Cup
TORONTO (CP) - Ashish Bagai has put his investment banking career in Los Angeles on hold for a year to play cricket for Canada. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:36:00 GMT)
Investment banker looks to help Canada make mark at cricket World Cup
TORONTO (CP) - Ashish Bagai has put his investment banking career in Los Angeles on hold for a year to play cricket for Canada. If things go well at the World Cup starting next month, he may not be going back to Tinseltown any time soon. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:48:12 GMT)
Corporate income taxes could be shifted toward investment
A proposal has been floated to allow large businesses to use corporate taxes as investment capital for new projects in the three troubled southern border provinces. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:59:34 GMT)
Central raises investment budget to expand business
Central Group, the country's largest retail chain, will increase its 2007 investment budget by 46% to 19 billion baht for business expansion this year. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:59:54 GMT)
KBW Profit More Than Triples on Investment Banking (Update5)
Feb. 20 (Bloomberg) -- KBW Inc., the investment bank that specializes in raising cash for other financial firms, said fourth-quarter net income more than tripled as revenue from advising on mergers and acquisitions surged. The shares rose as much as 17 percent. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:51:15 GMT)
KBW Profit More Than Triples on Investment Banking (Update6)
Feb. 20 (Bloomberg) -- KBW Inc., the investment bank that focuses on advising other financial firms, said fourth-quarter net income more than tripled as revenue from mergers and acquisitions surged. The shares rose as much as 17 percent. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:20:55 GMT)
Investment Fund to Scuttle Tokyo Kohtetsu Plan to Be Osaka Steel Unit
By Kyodo News International, Tokyo Feb. 20--TOKYO -- Investment fund Ichigo Asset Management Ltd. said Tuesday it has mustered almost one-third of shareholder votes in Tokyo Kohtetsu Co. to scuttle the steelmaker's motion to become a wholly owned unit of Osaka Steel Co. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:15:55 GMT)
China's investment curbs face test of steel
The fate of a campaign by China to curb headlong investment and start cleaning up its polluted environment turns on businessmen like Cai Nianguang. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 03:03:09 GMT)
Federal Realty Investment Trust downgraded to "hold"
NEW YORK, February 20 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald downgrade Federal Realty Investment Trust ( FRT.NYS ) from "buy" to "hold." The target price is set to $88. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:31:32 GMT)
Tax waiver proposed for investment in far south
BANGKOK, Feb 21 (TNA) – The Thai Chamber of Commerce has called on the government for prompt action to stop investment flight from the restive south following the coordinated large-scale attacks on Sunday, according to a senior board member. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:42:10 GMT)
Uganda: Investment Authority Targets $2b in Ventures
THE Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is targeting $2.2b (about sh3.85 trillion) worth of investments this year, Dr. Maggie Kigozi, the executive director, has revealed. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:57:52 GMT)
Investment Center cannot approve grants in 2007
The Investment Center is paralyzed because Industry Minister Eli Yishai has not renewed the map of national priority areas for investment. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:21:07 GMT)
Investment Strategy: In Defense of CAPM
Christopher Holt submits: The weekly investment newsletter Outside the Box picks up where a previous edition left off - with James Montiers assertion that "CAPM is CRAP". This weeks edition contains an interview with Peter Bernstein and James Montier conducted by Kathryn Welling. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:31:41 GMT)
Saltman backs new investment
LOTHIANS star Lloyd Saltman believes a whopping investment in Scottish golf will give lots of Capital kids the chance to follow in his footsteps. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:57:06 GMT)
Rwanda: Many Investment Opportunities - Musanze Mayor
Musanze mayor, Celestin Karabayinga has asked investors to come and exploit investment opportunities in the district. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 13:41:31 GMT)
Stephens Group makes another energy investment
LITTLE ROCK - The Stephens Group LLC made another investment in the energy industry Tuesday. Stephens and Spitzer Industries, a Houston-based custom fabricator for heavy duty oil and gas production equipment, announced they had finalized an equity investment deal for an undisclosed sum. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:40:59 GMT)
AT&T'S Wireless Unit Completes Two-Year $1.3 Billion Investment to Expand and Enhance Los Angeles Area Network
upgrading and expanding service in Greater Los Angeles since 2005. The local investment was part of the wireless company's estimated $6 billion national network capital expenditure program during 2006. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:09:56 GMT)
Investment strategies of the very rich
Some CNNMoney readers were surprised by a Northern Trust survey that said the richest Americans do not heavily rely on high-risk investment vehicles like hedge funds to make money, but are moderate risk takers who put more than half of their asset allocation into U.S. stocks and cash. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:12:00 GMT)
RPTN, MOT and ZVUE Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On January 23, Tom Wittenschlaeger, CEO of Raptor Networks Technology, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: RPTN) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:55:26 GMT)
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