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International Investment Bank acquires USD98 Million German commercial property portfolio
International Investment Bank (IIB), a globally focused investment bank based in Bahrain, announced its acquisition of a high quality portfolio of commercial real estate properties in Munich, Germany, valued at US$98 million. (Tue, 01 May 2007 08:21:02 GMT)
Emirates Investment Services brings fresh perspective to asset management
Emirates Investment Services (EIS) Asset Management, a company created to cater to the diverse client base served by its main stakeholders, Emirates Bank International and Emirates Islamic Bank, was launched yesterday during a gala dinner at the Arabian Court, One & Only Royal Mirage in Dubai. (Tue, 01 May 2007 09:06:01 GMT)
Investment home sales plummet
The National Association of Realtors said investment home sales tumbled 28.9 percent to 1.65 million in 2006 from a record 2.32 million in 2005. The median price of an investment property dropped 18 percent to $150,000. (Tue, 01 May 2007 09:18:40 GMT)
Investment group will buy Eagle Hospitality
COVINGTON - In a $680 million deal, hotelier Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust agreed Monday to be taken over by an investment group led by Apollo Real Estate Investment Fund. (Tue, 01 May 2007 09:32:44 GMT)
behind China's surge: strategy, development, investment, competition, challenge, conflicts
explore key investment, development, and business issues of China and its implications to the world. (Tue, 01 May 2007 11:08:39 GMT)
Industry experts predict blue skies ahead for regional and global hospitality sector | Middle East Investment Goes ...
Dubai | More than 1,000 delegates and speakers gathered at Madinat Jumeirah Convention Centre in Dubai yesterday at the third Arab Hotel Investment Conference, underlining the buoyancy of the hotel sector both in the region and globally. (Tue, 01 May 2007 11:36:42 GMT)
Japan unveils increased Middle East investment at Arabian Travel Market
The Japan Cooperation Centre for the Middle East (JCCME) today unveiled plans for increased Japanese investment in the region at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2007, the region's premier travel and tourism event. (Tue, 01 May 2007 12:51:16 GMT)
Canadian investment firm to acquire Seasongood & Mayer
RBC Capital Markets, the investment banking arm of the Royal Bank of Canada, has signed an agreement to acquire Seasongood & Mayer LLC, an investment banking firm specializing in municipal and school-district bond deals. (Tue, 01 May 2007 13:08:30 GMT)
DIC unit makes 'substantial investment' in HSBC
Further details wer not disclosed. The investment was made by NewDawn GSE Asset Management Ltd, itself a unit of DIC Asset Management as well as the "general partner" for the 2 bln usd Global Strategic Equities Fund (GSEF), DIC said in a statement. (Tue, 01 May 2007 13:18:11 GMT)
Quigley hires investment bank
The Quigley Corp. said Tuesday it has retained CRT Capital Group LLC as its financial advisor and investment banker. (Tue, 01 May 2007 13:48:37 GMT)
Ghana: Country Investment Forum to Promote SMEs, Others
THE GHANA Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has launched this year's Ghana Investment Forum to showcase investment successes in Ghana and highlight policies and programmes put in place to make the country attractive to domestic and international investors. (Tue, 01 May 2007 14:22:26 GMT)
Iran gives green light to $3b foreign investment
The Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran has issued permits for five foreign investment plans worth $3.019 billion from March 21 to April 21. -MNA (Tue, 01 May 2007 14:42:00 GMT)
It's hard to get the wood on managed investment schemes
Alan Kohler on the fate that awaits horticultural managed investment schemes. (Tue, 01 May 2007 14:58:27 GMT)
OSFI to be lax on equity investment limits in new accounting standards
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions issued a notice indicating that it will not punish violations of equity investment limits caused by the adoption of new accounting standards. (Tue, 01 May 2007 15:43:06 GMT)
Restore labour-sponsored investment funds - or else: VC group
The Canadian Retail Venture Capital Association urged Ontario's finance committee to restore the labour-sponsored investment fund tax credit and look into developing new funding for early-stage innovative companies, or else see innovation in the province suffer. (Tue, 01 May 2007 16:06:16 GMT)
US Chamber: Weak Investment Is Worrisome For US Economy
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Weak business investment, not a soft housing market, is the area of the U.S. economy most likely to drag it into recession, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's top economist said Tuesday. (Tue, 01 May 2007 16:31:45 GMT)
Sprinturf sold to investment group
Artificial turf maker Sprinturf said Tuesday it has been bought out by an investment group that also provided it with growth capital. (Tue, 01 May 2007 18:03:36 GMT)
View of the Day: Investment grade bonds
What are expensive, rapidly losing popularity and increasingly fraught with risk? The answer, says Edward Marrinan, credit strategist at JPMorgan, are investment grade bonds. (Tue, 01 May 2007 18:05:55 GMT)
OSFI to be lax on equity investment limits in new accounting standards
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions issued a notice indicating that it will not punish violations of equity investment limits caused by the adoption of new accounting standards. (Tue, 01 May 2007 18:58:15 GMT)
Sub-Saharan Africa confident it can attract investment
Investment bankers are grappling with a novel challenge: explaining to potential investors that exotic places such as Abuja and Accra, the capitals of Nigeria and Ghana, are among the new frontiers in the inter national capital markets. (Tue, 01 May 2007 19:36:42 GMT)
Property investment hits highs
INVESTMENT in property is back in favour as data shows record lending levels during April 2007 as people bet on a stronger property market in 2007. (Wed, 02 May 2007 00:57:00 GMT)
Property investment soars
INVESTMENT in residential property is back in favour with record investment during April as people bet on a stronger property market and capital gains in 2007. (Wed, 02 May 2007 01:12:00 GMT)
Oriental Investment in $86 mln share sale
HONG KONG, May 2 (Reuters) - Oriental Investment Corp. is in a share placement worth up to US$86 million, according to a term sheet on Wednesday. (Wed, 02 May 2007 03:00:06 GMT)
Credit Suisse Profit Climbs 5% on Investment Bank (Update2)
May 2 (Bloomberg) -- Credit Suisse Group, Switzerland's second-largest bank, said first-quarter profit rose 5 percent, buoyed by revenue from investment banking. (Wed, 02 May 2007 06:04:34 GMT)
CSR Announces Strong Q1 Results and Increased R&D Investment
CSR plc today announced its unaudited results for the quarter ended 30 March 2007. Revenues were up to $160.1m (19% higher than same quarter in 2006); and gross margins were 45.1% (compared with 46.4% for Q1, 2006). The company made a marked increase to its R&D investment of $33.2m (up from $22.4m in Q1, 2006). The company ' s design win momentum remained strong across all applications, with ... (Wed, 02 May 2007 07:07:08 GMT)
Malaysian entrepreneurs seek more trade, investment in Myanmar
A 26-member Malaysian entrepreneurs' delegation will visit Myanmar next week to seek more trade and investment opportunities in the country. (Wed, 02 May 2007 07:08:14 GMT)
Yale investment officer offers two tips
Unusual investments --hedge funds, for example, instead of just stocks and bonds -- can do wonders for investment portfolios, but you must be choosy. Look for managers determined to be winners, not out just make money for themselves --"people who have a screw loose." (Wed, 02 May 2007 08:14:22 GMT)
Gold ETF emerging as lucrative investment option
NEW DELHI: Gold Exchange Traded Funds are fast emerging as a lucrative investment avenue apart from mutual funds, stocks and bonds, though they still need to go a long way to catch investors' fancy. (Wed, 02 May 2007 10:02:27 GMT)
a rising China vs world: key lessons of entrepreneurship, history, culture, investment
What is behind China's surge? Understand key financial, investment, economic and political issues from a leading Chinese theorist George Zhibin Gu. (Wed, 02 May 2007 11:08:31 GMT)
US investment bank faces SKorean tax audit
Tax authorities have conducted an audit of the South Korean operations of US investment bank Goldman Sachs, the company said Wednesday. (Wed, 02 May 2007 12:12:54 GMT)
American Home Mortgage Investment downgraded to "hold"
NEW YORK, May 2 (newratings.com) - Analyst Greg Mason of AG Edwards downgrades American Home Mortgage Investment Corp ( AHMH.NAS ) from "buy" to "hold," while reducing his estimates for the company. (Wed, 02 May 2007 13:18:57 GMT)
Investment decline stunts Cincinnati Financial's 1Q results
Lower investment returns depressed revenues, but underwriting profits boosted first-quarter earnings above Wall Street's outlook for Cincinnati Financial Corp. (Wed, 02 May 2007 14:47:51 GMT)
Minister of Finance Appoints New Directors to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, announced today the appointment of three new directors to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB). (Wed, 02 May 2007 15:35:34 GMT)
Cleantech investment is double-edged sword for entrepreneurs
The boom in investment into ‘clean’ or energy efficient technology means entrepreneurs in the sector need to be more focused and original, it has been claimed. (Wed, 02 May 2007 15:43:45 GMT)
Empire Subsidiary Pacific Rim Foods Ltd. Initiates Investment in Mach One Corporation
Empire Energy Corporation International (OTCBB: EEGC) announces that its subsidiary, Pacific Rim Foods Ltd ('PRF') hascompleted an initial strategic investment in Mach One Corporation ('MACH').The proceeds will be used by MACH to complete certain SEC filings andassist in the process of MACH's move to trading on the OTCBB. PRF and MACHwill jointly explore the opportunity to expand certain MACH ... (Wed, 02 May 2007 16:17:50 GMT)
Diebold To Webcast Investment Community Conference
Diebold, Incorporated will hold its investment community conference on Thursday, May 17, with a live webcast available at http://www.diebold.com/ beginning at 9 a.m. ET. Formal presentations will be conducted by Thomas W. Swidarski, president and chief executive officer; Kevin J. Krakora, executive vice president and chief financial officer; James L.M. Chen, senior vice president, EMEA/AP ... (Wed, 02 May 2007 16:49:14 GMT)
PROPERTY SURVEY Condos look a good long-term investment
Purchasing a condominium unit as a long-term investment is emerging as an interesting option in the light of political and economic uncertainties, falling interest rates, the downturn of the stock market and falling yields of government bonds, says international property consulting firm CB Richard Ellis (CBRE). (Wed, 02 May 2007 17:00:49 GMT)
Investment decline stunts Cincinnati Financial's 1Q results
Lower realized investment gains depressed revenues, but underwriting profits boosted first-quarter earnings above Wall Street's outlook for Cincinnati Financial Corp. (Wed, 02 May 2007 19:12:41 GMT)
China asked to freeze investment in Iran
China should freeze investments in Iran and vigorously enforce UN sanctions against the Islamic republic for pursuing sensitive nuclear work, an ex-senior US official who crafted US policy on China said Wednesday. (Wed, 02 May 2007 19:34:01 GMT)
CIBC Asset Management adds Hamon to its investment manager lineup
CIBC Asset Management Inc. has appointed Hamon Investment Management Ltd. as portfolio sub-advisor of the Talvest China Plus Fund and the Talvest Asian Fund. (Wed, 02 May 2007 20:58:50 GMT)
Credit Suisse Names Raphael Asia Ex-Japan Investment Bank Head
May 3 (Bloomberg) -- Credit Suisse Group has appointed Paul Raphael as head of investment banking for Asia-Pacific excluding Japan, the company said. Raphael, 43, will replace Joseph Gallagher, who will focus on expanding the bank's takeover business. (Thu, 03 May 2007 05:11:47 GMT)
UT, A&M get new investment chief
Bruce E. Zimmerman, the chief investment officer of Citigroup, was named president and chief executive of the investment group that handles money for the University of Texas System and the Texas A&M University System, UT officials announced Wednesday. (Thu, 03 May 2007 05:57:41 GMT)
Hannover Re First-Quarter Profit Rises 17% on Investment Gains
May 3 (Bloomberg) -- Hannover Re, the world's fourth-biggest reinsurer, said first-quarter profit rose 17 percent as higher investment income helped cushion storm claims. (Thu, 03 May 2007 05:58:36 GMT)
Two NI investment conferences
Two special investment Two special investment conferences involving Northern Ireand and American businesses are to be held. (Thu, 03 May 2007 06:19:25 GMT)
Fort Lauderdale man pleads guilty in $13.2 million investment fraud
Ray Allen Benton of Fort Lauderdale might have gotten away with a $13.2 million investment fraud if his victims hadn't included the mastermind of an unrelated scheme 3,400 miles away. (Thu, 03 May 2007 07:02:49 GMT)
Two investment conferences for NI
Two special investment Two special investment conferences involving Northern Ireand and American businesses are to be held. (Thu, 03 May 2007 07:13:30 GMT)
Spotfire Acquired for 195 MUSD - InnovationsKapital Makes a Return on investment of 9X in Cash
The IT company Spotfire has been acquired by TIBCO, a US software company quoted on Nasdaq. As a result of the deal, InnovationsKapital's first fund, InnKap 1, can now be closed. The performance of this fund has been outstanding with investors receiving a return in excess of 7x on their investment. (Thu, 03 May 2007 08:51:55 GMT)
Hannover Re Profit Rises 17% on Investment Gains, Tax (Update6)
May 3 (Bloomberg) -- Hannover Re, the world's fourth-biggest reinsurer, said first-quarter profit rose 17 percent as higher investment income and a lower tax rate helped cushion claims from winter storm Kyrill. (Thu, 03 May 2007 10:28:26 GMT)
Affin Investment Bank Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- Affin Investment Bank Bhd, the investment banking arm of the Affin Group, has appointed Chua Bee Chin as its new chief operating officer. (Thu, 03 May 2007 10:37:57 GMT)
Southeast Asia says to spruce up investment pact
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 3 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian trade ministers agreed on Thursday to refurbish key business and investment policies to attract foreign investment in the face of challenges from giant neighbours India and China. (Thu, 03 May 2007 10:39:04 GMT)
Renishaw Investment in Delcam Confirmed
At an EGM held on 23rd April, Delcam shareholders voted to accept an investment of around £6.1 million from leading metrology company, Renishaw. The investment is through a subscription for 1,524,052 new Ordinary Shares at £4.00 per share, which represents 20% of Delcam's enlarged capital. (Thu, 03 May 2007 13:01:48 GMT)
Federal Realty Investment Trust "neutral," target price raised
NEW YORK, May 3 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Robert W Baird reiterate their "neutral" rating on Federal Realty Investment Trust ( FRT.NYS ), while raising their estimates for the company. The target price has been raised from $90 to $94. (Thu, 03 May 2007 13:04:32 GMT)
Political uncertainty spells doom for Assam investment climate
Guwahati (Assam), May 3 (ANI): Violence, kidnapping and political uncertainty in Assam is affecting the investment climate in Assam. While on the one hand, there is a strong urge to climb the ladder of development, on the other, the rebel ULFA's destructive attacks derails the process. A majority of the Assamese businessmen say that in this scenario it is difficult to consider investing in ... (Thu, 03 May 2007 13:29:06 GMT)
CIBC Asset Management adds Hamon to its investment manager lineup
CIBC Asset Management Inc. has appointed Hamon Investment Management Ltd. as portfolio sub-advisor of the Talvest China Plus Fund and the Talvest Asian Fund. (Thu, 03 May 2007 14:28:35 GMT)
Firm fined for providing investment advice without being registered
The New Brunswick Securities Commission has ordered Baskin Financial Services Inc. to pay an administrative penalty of $35,000, $3,600 in past registration fees plus costs of $750 for providing investment advice and portfolio management services without being registered with the commission. (Thu, 03 May 2007 14:43:05 GMT)
UBS moves hedge funds to investment bank division
UBS announced that the proprietary hedge funds currently managed by Dillon Read Capital Management within its global asset management division will be moved to the investment bank. (Thu, 03 May 2007 14:58:27 GMT)
Morgan Keegan buys NY investment firm
Regions Financial Corp.'s brokerage firm Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc. is acquiring health care investment advisory firm Shattuck Hammond Partners LLC. (Thu, 03 May 2007 15:43:43 GMT)
Firm fined for providing investment advice without being registered
The New Brunswick Securities Commission has ordered Baskin Financial Services Inc. to pay an administrative penalty of $35,000, $3,600 in past registration fees plus costs of $750 for providing investment advice and portfolio management services without being registered with the commission. (Thu, 03 May 2007 15:58:14 GMT)
Recent investment helps Kimco's profits grow
Kimco Realty Corp. Thursday reported impressive first-quarter profit and earnings growth, based largely on a recent investment in real estate once owned by the Albertson's grocery store chain. (Thu, 03 May 2007 15:59:14 GMT)
S&P: Valero Credit at Investment Grade
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services maintained its investment-grade rating on Valero Energy Corp. after the oil refiner announced it would sell an Ohio refinery for $1.9 billion. (Thu, 03 May 2007 16:52:33 GMT)
S3 Investment Company Announces Agreement for Legal Counsel for Redwood Capital Reverse Merger Client
S3 Investment Company, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SIVC), a holding company with two subsidiaries doing business in the Chinamarket, today announced that Shandong Green Paper Co. Ltd., one of two newreverse merger clients of its Redwood Capital subsidiary, has signed anagreement with Global Law Office, a top law firm in China, to serve aslegal counsel and provide critical legal services through the ... (Thu, 03 May 2007 17:08:35 GMT)
Investment Technology 1Q Profit Falls
Investment Technology Group Inc., a provider of automated stock trading products and services, said Thursday its first-quarter profit slipped 6 percent, as the prior year's quarter benefited from a one-time gain. (Thu, 03 May 2007 17:12:29 GMT)
BTB Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Terms of Previously Announced $40 Million Private Placement of Trust Units
BTB Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX VENTURE: BTB.UN) ('BTB') announced today that it has finalized the terms of its previously announced private placement offering (the 'Offering'). Approximately $40 million of trust units ('Units') will be offered through a syndicate led by Blackmont Capital Inc., including National Bank Financial Inc., Dundee Securities Corporation and Genuity Capital Markets ... (Thu, 03 May 2007 17:29:09 GMT)
Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust Reports First Quarter Results
Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust ('Legacy' or the 'Trust') (TSX: LGY.UN) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. (Thu, 03 May 2007 18:01:09 GMT)
PTT pushes forward with investment plan
PTT Plc, the state-owned oil-and-gas conglomerate, is committed to moving ahead with a huge investment of 500-600 billion baht in many key petroleum-based projects over the next five years despite the uncertain economic and political outlook. (Thu, 03 May 2007 18:53:59 GMT)
Banthoon: Private investment crucial
The government needs to focus on reviving private investment in order to get the economy moving again, says Kasikornbank CEO Banthoon Lamsam, president of Kasikornbank. (Thu, 03 May 2007 18:54:09 GMT)
Global investment company to buy Calhoun Square
BlackRock is an investment management, risk management and advisory services company that employs more than 5,000 people and serves clients in more than 60 countries around the globe. Black Rock's assets under management total more than $1 trillion. (Thu, 03 May 2007 19:36:33 GMT)
Setback for former investment chief
When John Costas stepped down as head of UBS (NYSE:UBS)'s investment banking division in June 2005 to run the bank's new hedge fund operation, it was widely seen as a savvy move by one of Wall Street's most admired executives. (Thu, 03 May 2007 20:55:43 GMT)
Man Sentenced in Ohio Investment Scandal
An investment marketer who pleaded guilty to conspiring to bribe a former official at the state's insurance fund for injured workers was sentenced Thursday to three years and one month in prison. (Thu, 03 May 2007 21:04:24 GMT)
Sluggish Corporate Investment Bad News As Expansion Slows
For economists, U.S. business investment has taken a back seat to consumer spending and the housing boom-and-bust during the current six-year economic expansion. (Thu, 03 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT)
Sluggish Corporate Investment Bad News As Expansion Slows
For economists, U.S. business investment has taken a back seat to consumer spending and the housing boom-and-bust during the current six-year... (Thu, 03 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT)
Companies chase new investment
At least 10 life-science companies, most of them based in the Triangle, have started to look for their first round of investment, making them what is considered early-stage companies. (Fri, 04 May 2007 07:33:27 GMT)
Credit Suisse investment banker accused of insider trading
NEW YORK (AP) - An investment banker with Credit Suisse was arrested Thursday in an insider trading scheme that netted more than US$7.5 million in profits, the U.S. attorney said. (Fri, 04 May 2007 09:25:06 GMT)
04-05-2007: Petaling Garden picks RHB Investment Bank as adviser
Petaling Garden Bhd has appointed RHB Investment Bank Bhd as an independent adviser to advise the board and shareholders over Permodalan Nasional Bhd's (PNB) offer to take it private. (Fri, 04 May 2007 10:59:35 GMT)
Manmohan Singh sets $30 bn foreign investment target
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Commerce Minister Kamal Nath has received a pat on his back from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for enhanced foreign direct investment inflow into the country, even as he set a target of $30 billion for this fiscal. (Fri, 04 May 2007 11:32:46 GMT)
Govt's Investment Drive Boosts Investor Confidence - PM
MELBOURNE, May 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has attributed Bursa Malaysia's record breaking streak to the government's tireless and continuous efforts to attract investment. (Fri, 04 May 2007 11:36:28 GMT)
Bank of America Investment Chief Leaves
Bank of America Corp. on Friday said its chief investment officer resigned to start an alternative investments company. Ian G. Banwell left to launch Round Table Investment Management, effective immediately. (Fri, 04 May 2007 11:55:48 GMT)
PharmaGap receives $550,000 investment for cancer drug development
Local biotechnology firm PharmaGap Inc. has received an investment of $550,000 from Dundee Securities Corporation on a private placement basis, which it will use to develop its lead cancer treatment drug. (Fri, 04 May 2007 12:21:22 GMT)
Bank of American names Muller new chief investment officer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Bank of America has named Walter J. Muller as its new chief investment officer. Muller replaces Ian Banwell, who resigned to launch an alternative... (Fri, 04 May 2007 14:06:14 GMT)
Investment & Pensions Asia
Investment & Pensions Asia is a new quarterly magazine from IPE, focusing on institutional investment opportunities and market developments in Asia. It is written for the buy side of Europe and Asia’s investment community – pension funds, provident funds, endowments, charities, central banks and state boards, insurance companies and asset management firms. (Fri, 04 May 2007 14:09:41 GMT)
BofA CIO resigns to start investment firm
Bank of America Corp. says Chief Investment Officer Ian Banwell has resigned to launch an investment firm. (Fri, 04 May 2007 14:21:39 GMT)
AngioGenex, Inc. Engages London & Pacific Healthcare to Assist in Attracting Investment Funding
London & Pacific Healthcare, Inc.(PINKSHEETS: LDPH), ('London & Pacific'), a corporate finance anddevelopment company working with a select group of healthcare companies, ispleased to announce today that it has executed a consulting agreement withNew York-based AngioGenex, Inc. (OTCBB: AGGX). The Company will assistAngioGenex in attracting investment capital from India. (Fri, 04 May 2007 14:43:48 GMT)
BofA CIO resigns to start investment firm
Bank of America Corp. says Chief Investment Officer Ian Banwell has resigned to launch an investment firm. (Fri, 04 May 2007 14:45:57 GMT)
i-level Media Group, Inc. CEO Updates the Investment Community in All-New WallSt.net Interview
On April 25, Aidan Sullivan, President and CEO of i-level Media Group, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ILVL) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Topics covered in the interview include an overview of the company and its target markets, recent press releases, capitalization, and upcoming strategic and financial milestones for investors to watch for. (Fri, 04 May 2007 15:13:59 GMT)
Manmohan Singh sets $30 bn foreign investment target
Commerce Minister Kamal Nath has received a pat on his back from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for enhanced foreign direct investment inflow into the country, even as he set a target of $30 billion for this fiscal. (Fri, 04 May 2007 15:19:09 GMT)
BofA Names New Chief Investment Officer
Bank of America Corp. has named Walter J. Muller its new chief investment officer, the company announced Friday. Muller replaces Ian G. Banwell, who resigned to launch an alternative investments firm. (Fri, 04 May 2007 15:52:20 GMT)
Business confidence falls in Q1 as labour issues affect investment
Business confidence fell 8.2 points to 139.9 in the first quarter of 2007 as the tightness of the labour market caused businesses to be cautious about investment during the period. (Fri, 04 May 2007 16:21:22 GMT)
BoA names Muller new chief investment officer
Bank of America Corp. has named Walter J. Muller as its new chief investment officer, the bank announced Friday. Muller replaces Ian G. Banwell, who resigned to launch an alternative investments firm. (Fri, 04 May 2007 17:11:55 GMT)
BTB Real Estate Investment Trust Announces $22million Conditional Acquisition of Office and Commercial Properties
The trustees of BTB Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX VENTURE: BTB.UN) ('BTB') are proud to announce that they have entered into conditional agreements to purchase a portfolio of two buildings, one office and the other commercial, located in Pointe-Claire, a commercial building located in Boucherville, and a portfolio of three properties located in the Eastern Townships, more precisely in Magog ... (Fri, 04 May 2007 17:15:39 GMT)
Allegheny Gets Investment-Grade Rating
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Friday raised its corporate credit rating on Allegheny Energy Inc., its utility subsidiaries and its unregulated generation company to an investment grade. (Fri, 04 May 2007 17:23:30 GMT)
BofA CIO resigns to start investment firm
Bank of America Corp. says Chief Investment Officer Ian Banwell has resigned to launch an investment firm. (Fri, 04 May 2007 17:46:29 GMT)
UpSNAP, Inc. CEO Updates the Investment Community in All-New WallSt.net Interview
On May 2, Tony Philipp, CEO of UpSNAP, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: UPSN) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Topics covered in the interview include an overview of the company and its target markets, recent press releases, capitalization, and upcoming strategic and financial milestones for investors to watch for. (Fri, 04 May 2007 18:14:38 GMT)
SEC accuses investment banker of insider trading in TXU deal
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a Credit Suisse investment banker with sharing insider information with a banker in Pakistan in connection with the TXU buyout deal. (Fri, 04 May 2007 19:17:13 GMT)
Global investment company to buy Calhoun Square
BlackRock is an investment management, risk management and advisory services company that employs more than 5,000 people and serves clients in more than 60 countries around the globe. Black Rock's assets under management total more than $1 trillion. (Fri, 04 May 2007 19:21:33 GMT)
BofA CIO resigns to start investment firm
Bank of America Corp.'s chief investment officer, Ian Banwell, has resigned to start an investment firm. (Fri, 04 May 2007 19:43:56 GMT)
Investment banker from Rye Brook facing insider trading charges
A Credit Suisse investment banker from Pakistan charged in a multimillion dollar insider trading plot was ordered held without bail today as a flight risk. Hafiz Muhammad Zubair Naseem of Rye Brook could face more than 30 years in prison if convicted. (Fri, 04 May 2007 20:54:18 GMT)
Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust Announces First Quarter 2007 Results and an Increase in Distributions
Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: REF.UN) ('CREIT') today announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2007. (Fri, 04 May 2007 20:58:38 GMT)
BofA CIO resigns to start investment firm
Bank of America Corp.'s chief investment officer, Ian Banwell, has resigned to start an investment firm. (Fri, 04 May 2007 21:17:41 GMT)
SEC accuses investment banker of insider trading in TXU deal
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a Credit Suisse investment banker with sharing insider information with a banker in Pakistan in connection with the TXU buyout deal. (Fri, 04 May 2007 21:46:50 GMT)
Vacation-home sales increase as fewer buy as investment
A sharp drop in investment home sales offset a record number of vacation-home purchases to bring down the overall share of second-home purchases... (Sat, 05 May 2007 07:16:10 GMT)
Unicorn Investment Bank achieves strong first quarter operating income
Unicorn Investment Bank B.S.C. (c) (Unicorn) announces solid first quarter results for the three month period ended 31 March 2007. (Sat, 05 May 2007 09:36:30 GMT)
SABB holds investment seminars for high net worth customers
SABB recently conducted a series of investment seminars for high net worth customers composed of SABB Premier & Private banking customers. (Sat, 05 May 2007 10:06:01 GMT)
Vacation-home sales rise to record; investment sales plummet in 2006
Second-home sales were mixed in 2006, with the combined total of vacation- and investment-home sales accounting for 36 percent of all existing and new residential transactions – down from 40 percent of sales in 2005, according to the National Association of Realtors®. (Sat, 05 May 2007 10:59:26 GMT)
BofA taps Muller as new investment chief
Bank of America Corp. has named Walter Muller its new chief investment officer, the company announced Friday.Muller replaces Ian Banwell, who resigned to launch an alternative investments firm. (Sat, 05 May 2007 11:10:10 GMT)
Securities & Investment Company (SICO) announce net profits
Bahrain-based Securities & Investment Company (SICO) recorded a consolidated net income of BD 1.102 million for the first three months of 2007, with Assets Under Management reaching BD133.5 million. (Sat, 05 May 2007 11:36:11 GMT)
Securities & Investment Company (SICO) announce net profits
Bahrain-based Securities & Investment Company (SICO) recorded a consolidated net income of BD 1.102 million for the first three months of 2007, with Assets Under Management reaching BD133.5 million. (Sat, 05 May 2007 11:36:21 GMT)
Automating the Investment World Conference held at the Dead Sea
Special Systems (SSC) held their 'Automating the Investment World' conference at the Marriott Spa Hotel, Dead Sea on Saturday April 28th. (Sat, 05 May 2007 11:51:11 GMT)
Siegel-Gallagher Investment Properties Sells 686 Apartments in Wisconsin
MAY 04, 2007 -- Milwaukee -- The Siegel-Gallagher Investment Properties team of Patrick Gallagher (pictured right), president and CEO, and Gordy Welch (pictured below), vice president, recently represented apartment owner Equity Residential Properties, based in Chicago, in the sale of three Southeastern Wisconsin apartment communities totaling 686 units. (Sat, 05 May 2007 20:15:57 GMT)
Vacation-Home Sales Rise to Record, Investment Sales Plummet in 2006
PORTLAND (May 5): Second-home sales were mixed in 2006, with the combined total of vacation- and investment-home sales accounting for 36 percent of all existing and new residential transactions - down from 40 percent of sales in 2005, according to the National Association of Realtors®. (Sat, 05 May 2007 23:18:18 GMT)
Say Goodbye to Frustrating Investment Strategies -- Building an Effective Investment Plan Is Simple With Innovative ...
Investment advisors agree, the key to building a successful portfolio lies in having a good plan. (Sun, 06 May 2007 03:35:00 GMT)
Pakistan Expects Foreign Investment to Jump to Record (Update1)
May 6 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan's government expects foreign direct investment to jump to a record $6.5 billion this year as faster economic growth attracts companies including Philip Morris International and Standard Chartered Plc. (Sun, 06 May 2007 04:11:47 GMT)
LCD TV and mobiles fuel Japanese factory investment
TOKYO (AFP) - Surging demand for LCD televisions and mobile phones has prompted a major Japanese electronics company to make a massive investment in a new production centre. (Sun, 06 May 2007 06:11:06 GMT)
Joslin Rowe Reports Candidate Shortage Heats Up as Jobs in Investment Management Increase
City recruitment agency Joslin Rowe reports that London's investment management sector is suffering from a dearth of candidates and salaries are rocketing as a consequence (PRWeb May 6, 2007) (Sun, 06 May 2007 07:03:12 GMT)
Say Goodbye to Frustrating Investment Strategies -- Building an Effective Investment Plan Is Simple With Innovative ...
Investment advisors agree, the key tobuilding a successful portfolio lies in having a good plan. (Sun, 06 May 2007 07:28:38 GMT)
SNASCO to showcase Sharjah Investment Centre at Abu Dhabi Cityscape
Completing its preparations for the Abu Dhabi Cityscape exhibition, SNASCO a leading real estate and investment company, is now ready to participate in the event, which will be held at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre from the 8th -10th May, 2007. (Sun, 06 May 2007 08:06:12 GMT)
PM welcomes US executives here to discuss investment
HA NOI – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung held a reception for a delegation of US industry leaders in Ha Noi yesterday. The delegation is in the country to identify investment opportunities. (Sun, 06 May 2007 09:03:50 GMT)
Turkey's Is Investment to take IPO bids May 10-11
ISTANBUL, May 6 (Reuters) - Turkish brokerage Is Investment, a unit of leading lender Is Bank , will collect bids for a 30 percent initial public offering on May 10 and 11, it said on Sunday. (Sun, 06 May 2007 10:36:44 GMT)
'Burooj Properties' launches a property investment project in Jordan
During its participation in Cityscape Abu Dhabi, Burooj Properties, a solely owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, launches property investment products within its property development project 'Burooj Jordan' located in Al Jeezah - south Amman. (Sun, 06 May 2007 11:36:01 GMT)
Investment Profile: Oberlin Capital's Focus Isn't Startups, But It Does Have $32 Million To Invest
RALEIGH — Editor's note: Each Monday through Friday, Local Tech Wire features a venture capital/investment firm that operates in the Carolinas and Georgia. The series was compiled by Matthew Burns and Daniel Pearson. For complete list of firms already previewed, see list below. (Sun, 06 May 2007 14:42:22 GMT)
Dollar crimping investment plans
THE prolonged business investment boom could start petering out by the middle of next year with a high dollar stifling investment plans, a leading forecaster said. (Sun, 06 May 2007 18:00:00 GMT)
Dollar crimping investment plans
THE prolonged business investment boom could start petering out by the middle of next year with a high dollar stifling investment plans, a leading forecaster said. (Sun, 06 May 2007 18:00:00 GMT)
Foreign Investment in UAE Stocks Up
Foreign Investment in UAE Stocks Up (Sun, 06 May 2007 18:13:21 GMT)
Australia's Business Investment Surges, Access Economics Says
May 7 (Bloomberg) -- Australia's business investment surged in the first quarter as resource companies expanded in the world's largest exporter of iron ore and coal, according to forecaster Access Economics. (Sun, 06 May 2007 19:23:44 GMT)
High dollar crimping investment: Access
The business investment boom could start petering out soon with a high Australian dollar stifling investment plans, a leading forecaster says. (Sun, 06 May 2007 20:04:02 GMT)
Ecuador says won't extend U.S. investment treaty
Ecuador will not extend an investment treaty with the United States that expires later this week, Foreign Affairs Minister Maria Espinosa said on Sunday. (Mon, 07 May 2007 03:02:23 GMT)
S. California overtakes N.E. in VC investment
New England was bumped to No. 3 in the nation for first-quarter venture capital investment, behind Southern California and Silicon Valley, for the third consecutive quarter. (Mon, 07 May 2007 04:50:24 GMT)
Investment group considering another bid for Qantas
The investment group whose $8.9 billion bid for Qantas collapsed over the weekend said Monday that it might make a new bid for the airline. (Mon, 07 May 2007 05:27:44 GMT)
A more stable Pakistan draws foreign investment
Pakistan's government expects foreign direct investment to double this year as faster economic growth and better prospects for peace with India attract companies like Philip Morris and Standard Chartered. (Mon, 07 May 2007 06:00:28 GMT)
India, Oman Study Joint Investment Plans
(RTTNews) - India and Oman are studying the possibility of setting up a joint investment company to enhance the economic cooperation between the two countries. (Mon, 07 May 2007 08:46:52 GMT)
Surgutneftegas to boost investment
RBC, 07.05.2007, Surgut 13:38:53. Surgutneftegas's investment will reach RUR93bn (approx. (Mon, 07 May 2007 10:15:16 GMT)
EU Raises Growth Forecast on Increased Investment (Update1)
May 7 (Bloomberg) -- The European Commission raised its forecasts for economic growth and inflation this year as increasing investment adds to domestic demand. (Mon, 07 May 2007 10:26:47 GMT)
Tameer International Signs a partnership agreement with Arab East Investment Company
Tameer Real Estate International Company in Jordan, the sole representative of Tameer Holdings of the UAE, leader in real estate development in the MENA region, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with The Arab East Investment Company, which has one of the highest economic return on investment in Jordan and one of the largest companies in the real estate investment sector in the Kingdom. (Mon, 07 May 2007 10:36:01 GMT)
EU Raises Growth Forecast on Increased Investment (Update2)
May 7 (Bloomberg) -- The European Commission raised its forecasts for economic growth and inflation this year as increasing corporate investment adds to domestic demand. (Mon, 07 May 2007 11:49:34 GMT)
EU Raises Growth Forecast on Increased Investment (Update3)
May 7 (Bloomberg) -- The European Commission raised its forecasts for economic growth and inflation this year as increasing corporate investment and consumer spending bolster the euro region's expansion. (Mon, 07 May 2007 12:19:49 GMT)
Global investment company to buy Calhoun Square
BlackRock is an investment management, risk management and advisory services company that employs more than 5,000 people and serves clients in more than 60 countries around the globe. Black Rock's assets under management total more than $1 trillion. (Mon, 07 May 2007 12:51:34 GMT)
U.S. think tank details global investment in Iran
WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - Companies and government agencies in three dozen countries have struck more than $153 billion in deals with Iran since 2000, investment that could offer important leverage to help persuade Tehran to abandon its nuclear program, a new study says. (Mon, 07 May 2007 12:58:04 GMT)
U.S. think tank details global investment in Iran
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Companies and government agencies in three dozen countries have struck more than $153 billion in deals with Iran since 2000, investment that could offer important leverage to help persuade Tehran to abandon its nuclear program, a new study says. (Mon, 07 May 2007 13:02:39 GMT)
U.S. think tank details global investment in Iran
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Companies and government agencies in three dozen countries have struck more than $153 billion in deals with Iran since 2000, investment that could offer important leverage to help persuade Tehran to abandon its nuclear program, a new study says. (Mon, 07 May 2007 13:10:45 GMT)
Russian Railways boosts investment
RBC, 07.05.2007, Moscow 16:59:56. Russian Railways invested RUR46bn (approx. USD1.79bn) in development in January-April 2007, the company's press office reported. Russian Railways President Vladimir Yakunin pointed out that capital investment had exceeded RUR46bn (approx. (Mon, 07 May 2007 13:15:07 GMT)
EU Raises Growth Forecast on Increased Investment (Update4)
May 7 (Bloomberg) -- The European Commission raised its forecasts for growth and inflation this year, citing an unexpected first-quarter expansion in Germany, as increasing corporate investment and consumer spending bolster the euro-area economy. (Mon, 07 May 2007 14:04:44 GMT)
EU Raises Growth Forecast on Increased Investment (Update5)
May 7 (Bloomberg) -- The European Commission raised its forecasts for growth and inflation this year, citing an unexpected first-quarter expansion in Germany, as increasing corporate investment and consumer spending bolster the euro-area economy. (Mon, 07 May 2007 15:34:34 GMT)
BC Discovery Fund and TELUS Make $3.3 Million Investment in Rx Networks Inc.
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(CCNMatthews - May 3, 2007) - British Columbia Discovery Fund (VCC) Inc. (the "Fund" or "BCDF") and TELUS (TSX:T)(TSX:T.A)(NYSE:TU) are pleased to announce they have closed a $3.3 million investment in Rx Networks Inc. (Rx). In connection with their investment, BCDF has appointed its investment manager Charles Cook to Rx's board of directors, while TELUS has appointed ... (Mon, 07 May 2007 16:20:35 GMT)
BU creates chief investment officer position
Boston University has hired its first-ever chief investment officer. (Mon, 07 May 2007 17:13:36 GMT)
Ecuador won't renew U.S. investment deal
Ecuador's new leftist president has decided not to renew a bilateral investment treaty with the United States, the country's foreign minister said Monday, just days before a senior U.S. official is due to visit. (Mon, 07 May 2007 22:34:37 GMT)
Is Buffett playing the SA investment song?
Reports that legendary investor Warren Buffett, the chairman of US insurance and investment company Berkshire Hathaway, had expressed interest in South Africa came as a surprise to local analysts and businessmen. (Tue, 08 May 2007 05:32:35 GMT)
Iran, Venezuela to set up joint investment Co.
LONDON, May 8 (IranMania) - Iran and Venezuela will set up a joint investment company with an initial capital of $100 mln. (Tue, 08 May 2007 06:05:49 GMT)
Deutsche Bank Q1 pretax beats expectations on strong investment income UPDATE
FRANKFURT (Thomson Financial) - Deutsche Bank AG said first-quarter pretax profit rose to 3.163 bln eur from 2.601 bln, exceeding analysts' forecasts, on strong investment income. (Tue, 08 May 2007 06:32:43 GMT)
Airbus plans one billion dollar investment in Indian aviation
New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): European aviation giant Airbus has plans to invest over one billion dollars in the Indian aviation industry in the next 10 years. The investment would cover training, setting up a maintenance facility, and a design and engineering centre. "Airbus is committed towards India. We have decided together with our partners to invest over one billion dollars in the next ten ... (Tue, 08 May 2007 06:54:20 GMT)
Qatar National Bank acts as IPO manager for new Qatari-Omani investment company
Qatar National Bank has announced its role as Initial Public Offering (IPO) manager and Issuance agent for the newly established Qatari shareholding company, Qatar & Oman Investment Company. (Tue, 08 May 2007 07:51:21 GMT)
Real Estate Trust to Focus on Multifamily Housing for Long-Term Investment Strategy
Banking on increased demand for and high profitability of apartments across the Sun Belt, reports Birmingham News writer Dawn Kent, Birmingham-based Colonial Properties Trust is refocusing its long-term investment strategy from retail centers and office buildings to apartment complexes, with just announced deals to sell most of its current portfolio for more than $1.7 billion. (Tue, 08 May 2007 08:06:57 GMT)
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