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India, Mexico sign MoU on trade, investment and economic cooperation
New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): India and Mexico on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the establishment of a bilateral High Level Group (HLG) on trade, investment and economic cooperation between India and Mexico The MoU was signed between Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Kamal Nath and Eduardo Sojo Garza-Aldape, Minister of Economy of Mexico. The MoU aims at promoting ... (Mon, 21 May 2007 15:22:24 GMT)
GSC Investment Declares Dividend
GSC Investment Corp. on Monday announced a dividend of 24 cents per share. The New York-based company will pay the dividend June 6 to shareholders of record May 29. (Mon, 21 May 2007 15:22:38 GMT)
Stocks rise on China investment, takeovers
Stocks rose on Monday after a spate of deals, including China's surprise $3 billion investment in private equity powerhouse Blackstone Group, bolstered investor confidence and sent the S&P 500 index to within a point of its record close reached in 2000. (Mon, 21 May 2007 15:46:58 GMT)
Alltel Corp. being purchased by investment firms
A pair of investment firms have agreed to acquire Alltel Corp., the fifth-biggest U.S. wireless company and owner of the nation's largest geographic (Mon, 21 May 2007 16:02:35 GMT)
CheckFree Strengthens Investment Services Leadership with Acquisition of Upstream Technologies LLC
CheckFree Corporation today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Upstream Technologies LLC, a Boston-based provider of advanced investment decision support and trade order management tools to the investment management marketplace. (Mon, 21 May 2007 17:14:38 GMT)
Hasso Plattner Ventures - and Extorel-Investment Yields Fruit: datango on Worldwide Expansion Path
The investment in datango of severalmillion euros by Hasso Plattner Ventures ('HPV') and Falk Strascheg, grandseigneur of the venture capital industry and co-founder of EXTOREL, hasproven successful. The global provider of Electronic Performance SupportSystems (EPSS) and E-Learning solutions took over the complete Knowledgeand Performance Solutions (KPS)-business of enlight. The provider of ... (Mon, 21 May 2007 17:17:19 GMT)
R.J. O'Brien Announces Strategic Investment from Spectrum Equity Investors and Technology Crossover Ventures
R.J. O'Brien & Associates, Inc. (RJO), Spectrum Equity Investors and Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV) today announced that they have reached a definitive agreement under which Spectrum and TCV, two leading private equity firms, will make a majority investment in R.J. O'Brien. The O'Brien family will retain a substantial minority ownership in the company. Terms of the transaction were not ... (Mon, 21 May 2007 17:26:40 GMT)
Investment roadshows to Korea planned
The Board of Investment (BoI) and Kasikornbank will stage investment roadshows at South Korea on May 30 and 31 aimed at attracting Korean investors to Thailand. (Mon, 21 May 2007 18:55:11 GMT)
BA, investment consortium to bid for Spanish carrier Iberia: report
British Airways has teamed up with a consortium led by US investment fund Texas Pacific Group (TPG) to bid for Spanish carrier Iberia, the Spanish economic daily Expansion said Monday on its website. (Mon, 21 May 2007 19:21:11 GMT)
China Says It Made Blackstone Investment to Raise Returns
The Chinese government ruled out speculation that its $3 billion investment in the Blackstone Group is part of a broader attempt to gain control of foreign companies. (Mon, 21 May 2007 19:22:39 GMT)
China Should Find Way to U.S. Real Estate Investment Via Blackstone Stake
The soon-to-be-established State Investment Co. in China will make a $3 billion investment in the Blackstone Group. The $3 billion sale of non-voting common units to State Investment Co. will close concurrently with Blackstone's planned $4 billion initial public offering. (Mon, 21 May 2007 20:19:18 GMT)
Brazil Investment Fund Bets On Mortgage-Backed Securities
RIO DE JANEIRO -(Dow Jones)- Brazil's mortgage-backed securities market is set to catch up to Mexican markets, said Winston Fritsch, a senior partner at Brazilian investment firm Rio Bravo Servicos Financeiros. (Mon, 21 May 2007 20:46:33 GMT)
Kerkorian Studies `Alternatives' for MGM Investment (Update1)
May 21 (Bloomberg) -- Kirk Kerkorian, the billionaire who owns 56 percent of MGM Mirage, is studying ``alternatives'' for his investment in the company and plans to start talks to buy its Bellagio Hotel & Casino and CityCenter complex in Las Vegas. (Mon, 21 May 2007 21:14:47 GMT)
CITADEL INVESTMENT GROUPE Head of European energy trading resigns
Citadel Investment Groupe LLC confirmed Monday that Karl Robijns, the company's head of European energy trading, had resigned. (Tue, 22 May 2007 07:16:57 GMT)
British Airways, investment funds to bid for Iberia
British Airways (BA) said Tuesday it had teamed up with a consortium led by US investment fund Texas Pacific Group (TPG) with a view to bidding for Spanish carrier Iberia. (Tue, 22 May 2007 09:00:57 GMT)
Shares of The9 Shine on EA Investment, Earnings Beat
Shares of The9 Ltd., one of China's largest online game operators, soared more than 10% to $43.54 to a new all-time high during normal trading, on news of a $167 million investment from Electronic Arts. (Tue, 22 May 2007 09:42:55 GMT)
European Investment Bank plans euro benchmark 'climate awareness bond'
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The European Investment Bank is planning a euro-denominated, benchmark "climate awareness" bond issue, via bookrunners Dresdner Kleinwort, Merrill Lynch and Unicredit, and co-lead managers Dexia, ING and UBS, one of the lead managers said Tuesday. (Tue, 22 May 2007 09:44:59 GMT)
British Airways, investment funds target Iberia
British Airways confirmed Tuesday that it has teamed up with a consortium led by US investment fund Texas Pacific Group (TPG) with a view to buying Spanish airline Iberia. (Tue, 22 May 2007 10:38:13 GMT)
Brazil Investment Fund Bets On Mortgage-Backed Securities
RIO DE JANEIRO -(Dow Jones)- Brazil's mortgage-backed securities market is set to catch up to Mexican markets, said Winston Fritsch, a senior partner at Brazilian investment firm Rio Bravo Servicos Financeiros. (Tue, 22 May 2007 11:46:42 GMT)
Two investment companies buying Alltel wireless firm for $24.8 billion
Two investment companies buying Alltel wireless firm for $24.8 billion LITTLE ROCK, Ark. · A pair of investment firms have agreed to acquire Alltel Corp., the fifth-biggest U.S. wireless company and owner of the nation's largest geographic network, in a deal worth $24.8 billion. (Tue, 22 May 2007 11:47:38 GMT)
BA, investment consortium to bid for Spanish carrier Iberia: report
British Airways has teamed up with a consortium led by US investment fund Texas Pacific Group (TPG) to bid for Spanish carrier Iberia, the Spanish economic daily Expansion said Monday on its website. (Tue, 22 May 2007 12:40:44 GMT)
BA, investment consortium to bid for Spanish carrier Iberia: report
British Airways has teamed up with a consortium led by US investment fund Texas Pacific Group (TPG) to bid for Spanish carrier Iberia, the Spanish economic daily Expansion said Monday on its website. (Tue, 22 May 2007 13:21:05 GMT)
Singapore Airlines says in advanced talks for investment
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore Airlines, the world's biggest airline by market value, said on Tuesday that it is in an advanced stage of discussions for a potential strategic investment. (Tue, 22 May 2007 13:40:22 GMT)
US, Indonesia agree to boost trade, investment links
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States and Indonesia are to launch a set of initiatives aimed at boosting bilateral trade and investment ties, their trade ministers said after talks here Monday. (Tue, 22 May 2007 14:47:09 GMT)
High investment, growth rate helped in reducing poverty: PM
New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Sigh today said the higher rates of investment and growth have helped generate employment and reduce poverty in the country. Giving a report card on the occasion of completion of three years of the United Progressive Alliance Government at the Centre, he said: "The country should have the satisfaction of recording for the fourth year in ... (Tue, 22 May 2007 16:06:48 GMT)
US, Indonesia agree to boost trade, investment links
The United States and Indonesia are to launch a set of initiatives aimed at boosting bilateral trade and investment ties, their trade ministers said after talks here Monday. (Tue, 22 May 2007 16:08:21 GMT)
US, Indonesia agree to boost trade, investment links
The United States and Indonesia are to launch a set of initiatives aimed at boosting bilateral trade and investment ties, their trade ministers said after talks here Monday. (Tue, 22 May 2007 16:29:20 GMT)
IMF: Colombia May Recover Investment Grade With Reforms
BOGOTA -(Dow Jones)- Colombia could recover its investment grade credit rating with the approval of key economic reforms, an International Monetary Fund officer said Tuesday. (Tue, 22 May 2007 18:34:15 GMT)
AMB's Investment-Grade Ratings Secure
Fitch Ratings on Tuesday affirmed investment-grade ratings for AMB Property Corp., a global industrial real estate investment trust, and its operating partnership and also said the ratings outlook is "Stable." (Tue, 22 May 2007 19:12:48 GMT)
Space technology creates investment opportunities
The first ESA Investment Forum took place last month at the European Space Research and Technology Centre in the Netherlands. (Tue, 22 May 2007 19:32:13 GMT)
ResCap Taps Investment-Grade Bond Market
Residential Capital LLC, better known as ResCap, has tapped the investment-grade corporate bond market for $2.25 billion -- more than double an initial estimate. (Tue, 22 May 2007 20:48:05 GMT)
Singapore Airlines Shares Gain on Advanced Talks for Investment
May 23 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of Singapore Airlines Ltd., the world's largest carrier by market value, gained as much as 1.6 percent after the carrier said it's in ``advanced'' talks for a potential investment. (Wed, 23 May 2007 01:33:45 GMT)
Singapore Air Shares Gain on Talks for Investment (Update1)
May 23 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of Singapore Airlines Ltd., Asia's most profitable airline, rose after the company said it's in talks for a potential investment, fueling speculation it may take a stake in China Eastern Airlines Corp. (Wed, 23 May 2007 02:18:27 GMT)
Rafidah To Lead Trade And Investment Mission To China
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz will lead a trade and investment mission to China which begins on Thursday and will end on May 31. (Wed, 23 May 2007 08:56:24 GMT)
Emaar highlights investment potential at Dubai Financial Market Conference in London
Emaar Properties, the Dubai-based property developer with a significant presence in 16 countries world-wide, highlighted the company's growth dynamics and investment potential during the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) International Investors Conference held in London. (Wed, 23 May 2007 10:36:11 GMT)
Investment advisers must put their clients first
Dear Action Line: On Monday, you said that anyone may use the term "financial adviser" without benefit of education or experience. The terms "financial planner" and "financial consultant" might have been better, as the term "investment adviser" is a legal term defined by federal law. (Wed, 23 May 2007 12:00:21 GMT)
23-05-2007: Pharmaniaga reviewing China investment
Pharmaniaga Bhd is reviewing its investment in its 40%-owned Wuxi Worldbest Treeful Pharma Pharmaceutical Co Ltd in China, after making provision for impairment loss of RM21.51 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2006 (FY06). (Wed, 23 May 2007 13:00:03 GMT)
Property market sees 86% increase in investment sales
SINGAPORE: Four of the ten largest property investment deals in Asia in the first quarter were for Singapore properties. Consultants CB Richard Ellis says this is a very clear signal that investors are confident about Singapore's strong economic fundamentals. (Wed, 23 May 2007 13:23:39 GMT)
Oxford appoints first chief investment officer
Oxford University has appointed its first chief investment officer, as part of a push to make better use of its financial assets. (Wed, 23 May 2007 14:41:48 GMT)
Slack investment, weak education, corruption cited in productivity woes
TORONTO (CP) - Canada's global competitiveness continues to decline as weak productivity endangers the country's standard of living, says the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada, blaming low business investment, weak education and excessive regulation, along with "institutional corruption and inefficiency." (Wed, 23 May 2007 14:59:00 GMT)
Google's Biotech Investment
Raising some eyebrows this morning is Google's investment in a biotech firm called 23andMe , which states as its mission: "help[ing] you make sense of your own genetic information . . . [and] put[ing] your genome into the larger context of human commonality and diversity." Anne Wojcicki , Brin's new wife, is a co-founder. Esther Dyson is a board member. According to regulatory filings, ... (Wed, 23 May 2007 15:05:39 GMT)
Investment pledges rise two-fold
INVESTMENT pledges made in the first four months of the year rose two-fold, according to the Philippines’ two main incentives-giving agencies. (Wed, 23 May 2007 15:31:17 GMT)
Sentry Select Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Fund announces change to investment management team
Sentry Select Capital Corp. announces that Ian Smith, a member of the Sentry Select Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure portfolio management team, will leave the team effective June 30 to pursue other interests in the investment management industry. (Wed, 23 May 2007 15:51:48 GMT)
RI wishes Japan increases investment in manufacturing industry
Visiting Vice President Jusuf Kalla wished Japan would increase its investment in the manufacturing industry in Indonesia to provide more jobs and speed up the country`s economic growth. (Wed, 23 May 2007 16:23:35 GMT)
Liberia: $500,000 Investment Launched
A new company that has already infused US$500,000 investment in the country was last Monday launched in the country to begin investment. (Wed, 23 May 2007 16:55:45 GMT)
Oxford hires investment chief
Oxford University has appointed its first chief investment officer in an attempt to increase returns from its £900m endowment. (Wed, 23 May 2007 17:15:39 GMT)
Equifax Chairman and CEO to Present at Stephens Inc. Spring Investment Conference Wednesday, June 6 at 1:00 PM ET
Equifax Inc. today announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Smith will present at Stephens Inc. Spring Investment Conference at The New York Palace Hotel in New York City. On Wednesday, June 6 at 1:00 p.m. ET, Smith will discuss Equifax's financial profile and long-term growth strategy leveraging its unique data assets, technology leadership and global market position. A live ... (Wed, 23 May 2007 17:45:51 GMT)
Sentry Select Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Fund (TSX: GLS.UN) Announces Change in Investment Management Team
Sentry Select Capital Corp. announces that Ian Smith, a member of the Sentry Select Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure portfolio management team, will leave the team effective 30 June 2007, to pursue other interests in the investment management industry. (Wed, 23 May 2007 18:46:18 GMT)
Charys Holding Company to Present at the 2007 Robins Emerging Opportunities Investment Conference
Charys Holding Company, Inc. ("Charys") (OTCBB: CHYS) today announced its participation in the Robins Emerging Opportunities Investment Conference being held at The University Club in New York City on May 24, 2007. (Wed, 23 May 2007 19:11:43 GMT)
Paulson, Wu End Two Day Talks - Expands US Investment
After two days of talks between Chinese and US officials, little was left resolved on the currency foreign exchange policy. Instead, Chinese officials attempted to appease US Congressman, opening up both the financial services and aviation sectors to foreign investment. (Wed, 23 May 2007 20:56:43 GMT)
In Mexico, 1Q direct foreign investment jumps
Direct foreign investment in Mexico rose to US$6.5 billion (euro5 billion) in the first quarter of 2007 — a 66 percent increase over the same period last year — due to the country's macroeconomic stability and investors' confidence in the job President Felipe Calderon is doing to quash drug trafficking and violence, Economy Secretary Eduardo Sojo said Wednesday. (Thu, 24 May 2007 07:18:34 GMT)
Barclays investment-banking unit posts record performance
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.K. banking group Barclays said Thursday that its investment banking unit achieved a record performance in the first quarter thanks to growth in commodities, equities and mortgage products. (Thu, 24 May 2007 08:37:51 GMT)
UPDATE: Barclays Investment-banking Unit Posts Record Performance
LONDON (Dow Jones) -- U.K. banking group Barclays said Thursday that its investment banking unit recorded a record performance in the first quarter thanks to growth in commodities, equities and mortgage products. (Thu, 24 May 2007 08:47:32 GMT)
UK business investment falls back
UK business investment fell at the start of 2007, the first such decline for more than a year, official figures show. (Thu, 24 May 2007 09:35:42 GMT)
Equity investment funds exploration for uranium
Uranium giant Cameco Corp. is buying a 10 per cent stake in Western Uranium Corp. as part of a strategic alliance, the companies announced yesterday. Saskatoon-based Cameco's $20.1 million investment will fund Western's exploration operations. (Thu, 24 May 2007 10:08:16 GMT)
U.K Business Investment Unexpectedly Falls In Q1
(RTTNews) - In the United Kingdom, total business investment fell 1.3% sequentially in the first quarter, a provisional report from the statistical office said Thursday. Business investment showed an annual growth of 9.6%. Economists expected 2.0% increase on quarter and an annual growth of 12.8%. (Thu, 24 May 2007 11:02:23 GMT)
Bisys Alternative Investment adds private equity expert Li to Hong Kong team
Bisys Alternative Investment Services, a leading global provider of administrative, accounting and tax services for the private equity, hedge fund ... (Thu, 24 May 2007 11:10:46 GMT)
Evolvence India Fund announces US$ 20 million investment into JM Financial India Fund
Evolvence India Fund, (EIF), an established private equity fund of funds focusing on growth capital in India, has announced an investment of US$ 20 million into JM Financial India Fund, a corporate private equity fund sponsored by JM Financial Ltd, a dominant financial services group, and lead investor, Old Lane Partners, based in the U.S. (Thu, 24 May 2007 11:36:02 GMT)
Barclays investment-banking unit posts record performance
Barclays investment-banking unit posts record performance (Thu, 24 May 2007 12:08:39 GMT)
IPL, ABI and IBM Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On April 23, Martin Groak, CEO of Indago Petroleum Ltd. (AIM: IPL) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/. Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Thu, 24 May 2007 12:43:38 GMT)
Renishaw Investment in Delcam Confirmed
On April 23rd, 2007, 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. The net proceeds will be used to fund the expansion of Delcam's business and for further investment in the ... (Thu, 24 May 2007 13:32:27 GMT)
CPP Investment Board Says Return for Fiscal 2007 Was 12.9%
May 24 (Bloomberg) -- The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, the public pension fund that covers every Canadian province except Quebec, posted a 12.9 percent return in fiscal 2007 as gains from private equity soared. (Thu, 24 May 2007 13:36:34 GMT)
UK business investment falls 1.3 pct in Q1
LONDON - Business investment in Britain posted its first quarterly fall for more than a year in the first three months of 2007, official data showed on Thursday. (Thu, 24 May 2007 13:36:54 GMT)
Investment firm buys Fort Lauderdale bedding company
An affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc. in Boca Raton, a private investment firm, has acquired a majority controlling interest in International Bedding Corp. in Fort Lauderdale, Sun Capital announced Thursday. (Thu, 24 May 2007 14:18:00 GMT)
Leaders trying to lure $1 billion in new investment
Triangle recruiters are working with life sciences companies that could bring $1 billion in new investment to the region, a top economic developer said this morning. (Thu, 24 May 2007 14:31:46 GMT)
CPP fund investment posts 12.9% return for fiscal 2007
The Canada Pension Plan Fund generated an investment return of 12.9% in 2006, the CPP investment board announced today. The rate of return was lower than the 15.5% racked up in the previous year, but well ahead of the 8.5% recorded in 2005. (Thu, 24 May 2007 15:36:48 GMT)
Mavrix joins Social Investment Organization
Mavrix Fund Management Inc. announced today that it has become an associate member of the Social Investment Organization (SIO). (Thu, 24 May 2007 16:21:49 GMT)
S3 Investment Company Announces Agreement for Legal Counsel for New 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 Dalian Chuming Group Co., LTD, a new reversemerger client of its Redwood Capital subsidiary, has signed an agreementwith Global Law Office, to serve as legal counsel and provide criticallegal services through the reverse merger process. (Thu, 24 May 2007 17:32:20 GMT)
Western Colorado Investment Fraud Scheme Bust
Three people are incarcerated in connection with $32 million investment fraud scheme and one of the suspects is a former Grand Junction resident. (Thu, 24 May 2007 18:16:14 GMT)
CPP Investment Board "focused" on BCE due diligence
TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and its partners are focused on poring over data from BCE Inc. , and not worrying about other players who might join the bidding for the telecommunications company, the head of the board said on Thursday. (Thu, 24 May 2007 19:01:10 GMT)
Mavrix joins Social Investment Organization
Mavrix Fund Management Inc. announced today that it has become an associate member of the Social Investment Organization (SIO). (Thu, 24 May 2007 19:06:57 GMT)
Five Investment Banks Fit For A Market Guru
Investment banks are feasting on mergers and acquisitions. These five would appeal to the market's best investors ever. (Thu, 24 May 2007 19:13:08 GMT)
CPP fund investment posts 12.9% return for fiscal 2007
The Canada Pension Plan Fund generated an investment return of 12.9% in 2006, the CPP investment board announced today. The rate of return was lower than the 15.5% racked up in the previous year, but well ahead of the 8.5% recorded in 2005. (Thu, 24 May 2007 19:36:59 GMT)
Investment banks eye open door with caution
Overseas investment banks have reacted coolly to Chinese promises to further open its financial sector, amid widespread scepticism on the mainland that foreigners will gain speedy access to the country's booming stock market. (Thu, 24 May 2007 23:55:38 GMT)
Investment banks benefit most from M&A mania
Merger-and-acquisition mania has hit Wall Street. The best way to make money on an M&A deal is to own stock of a company that is being bought out the investment banks that arrange the transactions. (Fri, 25 May 2007 04:38:31 GMT)
Investment banks eye open door with caution
Overseas investment banks have reacted coolly to Chinese promises to open its financial sector further, amid much scepticism in China that foreigners will gain speedy access to the booming stock market. (Fri, 25 May 2007 05:52:38 GMT)
Japan's Resona mulls investment banking tie-up
TOKYO, May 25 (Reuters) - Resona Holdings Inc. is considering a tie-up to bolster its investment banking business as it looks to capitalise on increased consolidation among smaller companies, the chairman of Japan's fourth-largest bank told Reuters in an interview on Friday. (Fri, 25 May 2007 07:02:46 GMT)
Hong Leong Launches Investment-linked Scheme
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Tokio Marine Takaful Bhd (HLTM Takaful) today launched HLTMT i-Invest, a single contribution investment-linked family takaful scheme which provides both investment and protection returns. (Fri, 25 May 2007 07:21:17 GMT)
China's net int'l investment position $662.1 bln
BEIJING, May 25 (Reuters) - China's Net International Investment Position at the end of 2006 was positive to the tune of $662.1 billion, up from a revised $422.6 billion a year earlier, the foreign exchange regulator said on Friday. (Fri, 25 May 2007 09:54:53 GMT)
Fiserv sells investment support services operations
US financial IT firm Fiserv has signed definitive agreements to sell part of its investment support services (Fiserv ISS) operations to online ... (Fri, 25 May 2007 10:42:10 GMT)
China's Net International Investment Position $662.1 Billion End 06; Up 57%
BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- China's international investment position grew 57% to $ 662.1 billion at the end of 2006 from a year earlier, reflecting a net asset position, the foreign exchange regulator said Friday. (Fri, 25 May 2007 10:46:43 GMT)
UK investment falls
BUSINESS investment in Britain posted its first quarterly fall for more than a year in the first three months of 2007, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. (Fri, 25 May 2007 11:20:05 GMT)
UK's Elara Cap to start investment banking ops in India
MUMBAI, May 25 (Reuters) - UK's Elara Capital Plc on Friday said it will begin investment banking operations in India, eyeing a share of the growing business that has seen record cross-border acquisitions. (Fri, 25 May 2007 12:10:18 GMT)
Programme launched to expand pool of talent for investment, securities industry
SINGAPORE : A programme has been launched to expand the pool of fresh talent for the investment and securities industry in Singapore. The Operations Finance Preparatory Programme is offered by the Securities and Investment Institute in partnership with ACI Singapore. (Fri, 25 May 2007 12:22:39 GMT)
CheckFree Strengthens Investment Services Leadership with Acquisition of Upstream Technologies ...
ATLANTA, May 21 -- CheckFree Corporation (NASDAQ:CKFR) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Upstream Technologies LLC, a Boston-based provider of advanced investment decision support and trade order management tools to the investment management marketplace. The business will be integrated with the CheckFree Investment Services ... (Fri, 25 May 2007 13:23:51 GMT)
Magna and Basic Element Announce Strategic Investment
AURORA, Canada and MOSCOW, May 10/ -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) and Basic Element today announced a major strategic investment in Magna by Russian Machines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Basic Element. This investment will accelerate Magna's strategic efforts to capitalize on the growth opportunities within the Russian and other automotive markets, and align the ... (Fri, 25 May 2007 13:31:04 GMT)
Software offers investment management solution.
Eagle v8.0 features automation and data generation, performance measurement capabilities, and investment accounting processing, in addition to fully integrated information delivery and workflow management tools. Including portfolio performance, GIPS composite management, performance attribution, and mutual fund performance tools, product also provides users with standardized configuration of ... (Fri, 25 May 2007 13:36:58 GMT)
SEZs to soon receive $25 bn investment: official
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) India has already received $8 billion worth of investment in special economic zones (SEZs) and $25 billion more will be invested soon, said a senior official of the Commerce and Industry Ministry. (Fri, 25 May 2007 13:40:55 GMT)
Latest Achievement on Investment Consultancy Services Cooperative Agreement Signed up with 10 Equity Exchanges
The Intermost Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: IMOT) , a leading electronic online equity exchange service provider in China, announced that Chinae.com Investment Consultant (Shenzhen) Ltd., its underling wholly-owned subsidiary, has promoted its business smoothly by signing the Cooperative Agreement on Investment Consultant Services (hereinafter referred to as ''the Agreement'') with 10 equity ... (Fri, 25 May 2007 18:44:44 GMT)
Arroyo trip to Japan yields $1.8B in investment deals
MANILA, Philippines—President Macapagal-Arroyo arrived yesterday after a four-day trip to Japan where she clinched some $1.86 billion in investment deals and development assistance. (Fri, 25 May 2007 19:06:06 GMT)
Alltel Being Acquired By Investment Firms
By TOM PARSONS Associated Press LITTLE ROCK -- A pair of investment firms have agreed to acquire Alltel Corp., the fifth-biggest U.S. wireless company and owner of the nation's largest geographic network, in a deal worth $24.8 billion. (Fri, 25 May 2007 19:10:13 GMT)
'Textile sector got Rs 64K-cr investment'
THE textile sector, including clothing, had attracted an investment of Rs 64,478 crore during the last three years of UPA rule and the investment in the sector is expected to reach Rs 1,50,600 crore in 2011-2012. Union Textile Minister Shankersinh Vaghela said this while addressing mediapersons here on Friday. He claimed that Gujarat accounted for 22 per cent of the total investments in textile ... (Fri, 25 May 2007 21:47:14 GMT)
explore China's new wealth, finance, challenge: globalized investment, banking, trade
explore vast business, finance, investment, banking and insurance opportunities from China from a veteran Chinese consultant George Zhibin Gu. (Sat, 26 May 2007 01:02:48 GMT)
Investment banks' shift to London gathers pace
The power shift from New York to London in the investment banking and trading business continued this week as Merrill Lynch reorganised its top ranks and handed additional power to non-US based executives. (Sat, 26 May 2007 02:18:27 GMT)
China's net international investment position hit 662 bln USD at year-end 2006
China's net international investment position (IIP) at the end of 2006 surged 57 percent from a year earlier, according to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE). (Sat, 26 May 2007 04:38:42 GMT)
China's International Investment Rises 57% to $662 Billion
May 26 (Bloomberg) -- China's net overseas investments rose 57 percent to $662.1 billion last year as securities investment doubled, according to data released by the Beijing-based State Administration of Foreign Exchange on its Web site yesterday. (Sat, 26 May 2007 06:18:25 GMT)
Tanmiyat Group hosts seminar in China to promote investment in Ajman
Tanmiyat Investment Group hosted a seminar on investment opportunities in the Emirate of Ajman in Shanghai, China on Thursday 24 May, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al-Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department. (Sat, 26 May 2007 07:51:01 GMT)
Dubai Ventures buys into Bharat Hotels with USD40m investment
Dubai Ventures, a subsidiary of Dubai Investment Group, today signed an agreement for an equity investment of USD40 million, approximately five per cent, stake in Bharat Hotels Ltd., India's largest and fastest growing privately-held hotel company. (Sat, 26 May 2007 09:36:32 GMT)
Vietnam determined to become attractive investment destination
President Nguyen Minh Triet on May 25 reiterated Vietnam's resolve to become an "attractive investment destination" and affirmed leaders at all levels are committed to removing all investment stumbling blocks. (Sat, 26 May 2007 10:25:41 GMT)
Bawadi announces joint venture with Al Ghurair Investment to develop AED 10 billion shopping mall
Bawadi, a member of Tatweer, has announced a joint venture with Al Ghurair Investment to develop the biggest shopping mall at a cost of AED10 billion within the project. (Sat, 26 May 2007 12:36:01 GMT)
Iran, Turkey discuss investment in industrial, mineral sectors
TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy industries and mines minister and Turkey’s deputy minister of energy and natural resources here Saturday discussed investment in industrial and mineral sectors. (Sat, 26 May 2007 14:49:02 GMT)
Investment calendar
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US investment and new home sales data boost outlook
The outlook for the US economy improved yesterday after signs of a rebound in the housing market and in business investment. Sales of new homes rose by the most in 14 years last month with an increase of 16.2 per cent, according to a government report. (Sun, 27 May 2007 02:04:36 GMT)
Dana Gas and APICORP enter into strategic cooperation and co-investment agreement
Dana Gas, the Middle East's first regional private-sector natural gas company, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strategic cooperation and co-investment with the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP). (Sun, 27 May 2007 06:06:11 GMT)
Investment education seminar at Ransom Library May 31
Believe it or not, retirement is not as far away as you think. Investment decisions you make today will impact how you live tomorrow. Start your future off right, by attending Ransom Library's free investment education seminar on Thursday, May 31st from 6-9 PM. The program is sponsored by the Securities Section of the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Services (OFIS). (Sun, 27 May 2007 08:38:34 GMT)
How to keep your investment adviser from robbing you blind
Could it happen to me? That's often the first question people ask when news breaks that yet another investment adviser has bilked his or her clients of millions. (Sun, 27 May 2007 09:09:47 GMT)
Indonesia needs more investment to increase rayon fiber output
Indonesia needs more investment to increase its rayon fiber output as domestic demand for the commodity rises 30 percent per annum, an Industry Ministry official said. (Sun, 27 May 2007 09:53:35 GMT)
We've all heard "if it's too good to be true …," but I also hear about savvy people being taken in investment scams. ...
A: The National Association of Securities Dealers recommends a few steps. Be ready with a way to end the conversation. For instance, "I never make an investment decision without talking to my … first" and insert "spouse," "lawyer," "daughter," et al. Ask questions. Is the caller registered with the SEC, NASD or Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions? If not, steer clear. If so, check them out. ... (Sun, 27 May 2007 10:05:11 GMT)
Abu Dhabi investment authority accumulates an 8% stake in EFG-Hermes Holding
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the leading investment institutions in the world, has accumulated an 8% stake in regional investment bank EFG-Hermes. (Sun, 27 May 2007 10:06:19 GMT)
South African president talks investment at forum
HCM CITY — South Africa’s lack of investment in Viet Nam is not due to disinterest but a lack of knowledge of the market, according to President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa, who visited HCM City yesterday. (Sun, 27 May 2007 10:19:00 GMT)
how to win in globalized finance, consumption, auto, investment, banking, stock market law
All people must readjust and adopt globalized economy, investment, finance, wealth, and plitics? Get insights from a leading Chinese thinker George Zhibin Gu. (Sun, 27 May 2007 13:53:29 GMT)
Incentives for investment in EPZs highlighted
RANGPUR, May 27 (BSS): Executive Chairman of Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authorities (BEPZA) Brigadier General Ashraf Abdullah Yusuf has asked local entrepreneurs for investing more in the country's export processing zones (EPZs) taking advantage of prevailing incentives and investment-friendly atmosphere for faster economic advancement of the nation. (Sun, 27 May 2007 15:16:49 GMT)
Jordanian business delegation to visit Lanka on investment mission
Subsequent to the visit of President Mahinda Rajapaksa to Jordan recently, a 20-member Jordanian business delegation will visit Sri Lanka by the end of the year to pursue investment opportunities. (Sun, 27 May 2007 20:37:15 GMT)
‘Encourage investment in gold, diamond mining’
GOVERNMENT should come up with a policy that encourages investment in the gold and diamond mining sectors, a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee has said. (Sun, 27 May 2007 20:45:35 GMT)
$275 million investment proves Nick Smith wrong
News that the Labour-Progressive government's polices are driving investment in forestry will come as a bitter blow to National's Nick Smith, Forestry Minister Jim Anderton said today. (Sun, 27 May 2007 20:49:17 GMT)
Islamic Nations to Boost Investment, Trade to Safeguard Growth
May 28 (Bloomberg) -- Muslim countries will this week call for greater foreign investment and trade between Asia-Pacific and the Middle East to help safeguard economic growth and jobs. (Sun, 27 May 2007 21:18:31 GMT)
Group eyeing investment in Concorde plane
An investment group led by British entrepreneur Richard Branson is considering purchasing a Concorde and reintroducing the plane to the global marketplace. (Mon, 28 May 2007 00:50:34 GMT)
China Jan-April Cities Fixed Investment Up 25.5% On Year
(RTTNews) - China's total fixed investment in cities rose 25.5% from the previous year, the National bureau of statistics said Monday. Investment in primary industry rose 29.2%, while secondary and tertiary industries reported increases of 27.4% and 24.0% respectively, the report said. (Mon, 28 May 2007 02:47:38 GMT)
Islamic Nations to Boost Investment, Trade for Growth (Update1)
May 28 (Bloomberg) -- Muslim countries will this week call for greater foreign investment and trade between Asia-Pacific and the Middle East to help safeguard economic growth and jobs. (Mon, 28 May 2007 04:03:26 GMT)
IT investment in China declines
A first-quarter decline in U.S. investment in China's information technology sector could mean investors are looking to "off-Broadway" sectors and geographies for potential returns. (Mon, 28 May 2007 05:01:30 GMT)
MU to recruit more women into investment program
A half-dozen women graduated from Marquette University's applied investment management program this year, compared with one in 2006, the program's first year. However, the number of women expected to graduate next year has dropped, and officials plan to boost efforts to recruit women. (Mon, 28 May 2007 05:22:20 GMT)
Northland Investment adds to Memphis portfolio with Kimbrough Towers purchase
Northland Investment Corp. is expanding its Memphis portfolio with $17 million in recent multifamily acquisitions. (Mon, 28 May 2007 05:39:02 GMT)
BOJ's Fukui urges India to further free up direct inward investment
_ Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui urged India on Monday to further liberalize inward direct investment and promote securities investment by developing domestic bond markets, so that the country can become more integrated into the global economy. (Mon, 28 May 2007 07:30:27 GMT)
MAC HEAD DEFENDS RESTRICTIONS ON HIGH-TECH INVESTMENT IN CHINA
Taipei, May 28 (CNA) Taiwan's top mainland China policy planner refused to budge an inch Monday in response to suggestions that the government relax restrictions on Taiwan investment in the manufacturing of certain high-technology products in China. (Mon, 28 May 2007 10:06:06 GMT)
TGK-5 to boost investment program
RBC, 28.05.2007, Moscow 13:19:04. Investment program of the Russian power generation company TGK-5 will increase by almost $200m thanks to an additional share issue, which will be fully purchased by Integrated Energy Systems (IES), President of IES Mikhail Slobodin told journalists today. (Mon, 28 May 2007 10:17:32 GMT)
Residential investment market slows down
The North Bay residential investment real estate market showed a year-over-year decline in sales activity between 2005 and 2006. (Mon, 28 May 2007 10:28:42 GMT)
China travel, stock market, finance, entrepeneurship, investment, outsourcing guidebook
Vast finance, investment, banking and outsourcing opportunities are explored by a leading Chinese strategist George Zhibin Gu. (Mon, 28 May 2007 12:47:52 GMT)
Ethiopia: Agency Cancels 228 Investment Projects
In Its Nine month performance report presented to the House of Peoples' Representatives on Wednesday, the Ethiopian Investment Agency (EIA) indicated that it had cancelled the license issued to about 228 investment projects either due to their failure to report on their progress or to renew their licenses on time. (Mon, 28 May 2007 13:20:57 GMT)
Ethiopia: Salient Features of Investment and Telecom Service in 2005/06
Looking at the investment licensing profiles of the Ethiopian Investment Agency and regional investment offices, a total of 19,363 investment projects with a capital of 229.3 billion birr were licensed during 1992/93 - 2005/06. Of the total investment projects, 17167 (88.7 percent) were domestic, 2117 (10.9 percent) foreign, and 79 (0.4 percent) public. (Mon, 28 May 2007 13:21:57 GMT)
Tunisia: "La Banque De Tunisie" Elected as Best Tunisian Bank By Major International Investment Firm
"La Banque de Tunisie" was recently elected as the best bank in Tunisia by a major international investment firm, "The Global Finance". (Mon, 28 May 2007 13:25:39 GMT)
Rwanda: Kagame, Aga Khan Leaders Discuss Investment
President Paul Kagame on Thursday May 24, met the Aga Khan Network Investment leaders and discussed, among other things, the expansion of business investments in the country. (Mon, 28 May 2007 13:51:05 GMT)
Covington Group of Funds Completes (CDN) $3.37 Million Investment in Fidelity Stainless Ltd.
TORONTO, May 23 /CNW/ - Covington Group of Funds announced on Thursday May 17, 2007, it completed an investment of $3.37 million in Fidelity Stainless Ltd. (www.fidelitystainless.com). (Mon, 28 May 2007 14:05:35 GMT)
Rosneft divulges investment plans
RBC, 28.05.2007, Moscow 17:50:15. Rosneft has estimated that its investment in geological survey of the Far East projects would amount to $5bn in 2007-2011, Dmitry Antonov, General Manager of Sakhalin Projects (Rosneft's fully-owned subsidiary), told a press conference today. (Mon, 28 May 2007 14:17:22 GMT)
Abu Dhabi investment authority accumulates an 8% stake in EFG-Hermes Holding
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the leading investment institutions in the world, has accumulated an 8% stake in regional investment bank EFG-Hermes. (Mon, 28 May 2007 18:06:33 GMT)
Govt, CII plan investment information centre for NRIs
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) today launched a “one-stop shop” for investment-related information for overseas Indians. (Mon, 28 May 2007 18:34:11 GMT)
UK companies outward investment stays closer to home
The figures from Ernst & Young show that Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary - the three central and east European countries that made it to the list of the top 12 recipients of UK outward investment - have all failed to increase their share of UK investment over the last decade. (Mon, 28 May 2007 18:58:12 GMT)
Ocean-view ‘property’ a long-term investment
Real estate is often a long-term investment. But 10,000 years? Lo’ihi Development Co. soon will start offering ocean-view lots speculators won’t even be able to stand on for many millennia. (Mon, 28 May 2007 19:24:04 GMT)
Ditech Networks: Riley Investment Requests Dutch Tender Auction
Lon Juricic submits: In a 13D filing on Ditech Networks, Inc. , 5.8% holder Riley Investment Management disclosed a letter to the company expressing its concerns about the company's performance. (Tue, 29 May 2007 07:48:31 GMT)
Aricom gets $20 mln IFC investment for mine projects
MOSCOW, May 29 (Reuters) - The International Finance Corp. has approved a $20 million investment in Aricom Plc , a London-listed company developing iron ore and titanium projects in the Russian Far East, Aricom said on Tuesday. (Tue, 29 May 2007 08:29:42 GMT)
$330m property investment company collapses
The collapse of a major property investment company has left thousands of people at risk of losing hundreds of millions of dollars. (Tue, 29 May 2007 08:38:00 GMT)
Pakistan Minister: Foreign Investment OK
Pakistan's political crisis may be making a lot of "noise" in international circles, but it has not hurt foreign investment, a Cabinet minister said Tuesday. (Tue, 29 May 2007 08:56:15 GMT)
Advisers take bad rap in batch of investment books
It's hard being an investment adviser these days. Regulators are on always your case with new rules to follow, clients are being spoiled rotten by a never-ending bull market for stocks and now you're the bad guy in a new crop of personal finance books. (Tue, 29 May 2007 10:16:48 GMT)
Rwanda: High Hopes as Key Investment Project is Unveiled
The Rwanda Investment Climate Project (RICP) was launched yesterday during day one of the fourth international investment conference at Kigali Serena Hotel. (Tue, 29 May 2007 10:22:55 GMT)
NRIs launch $7 mn investment fund
Hyderabad, May 29 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Investment Fund, a new angel investment company with a corpus of $7 million, was launched here Tuesday for specifically targeting companies in the state. (Tue, 29 May 2007 10:56:02 GMT)
Venezuelan R&D investment increases fivefold
[CARACAS] A Venezuelan law, which requires companies to contribute part of their annual income to science, technology and innovation programmes has increased investment in scientific research and development fivefold. (Tue, 29 May 2007 11:11:51 GMT)
NRIs launch $7mn AP Investment Fund
US-based NRI entrepreneurs Venkatesh Tadinanda and Pradeep Shenoy and Hyderabad-based entrepreneur Indira Porwal have launched an AP Investment Fund worth $7 million. (Tue, 29 May 2007 11:13:00 GMT)
TGK-8 posts long-term investment program
RBC, 29.05.2007, Astrakhan, Russia 14:17:02. The Board of Directors of the Russian regional power generation company TGK-8 has approved an investment program for 2007-2016 worth a total of RUR75.762bn (approx. USD2.93bn), the press office of TGK-8 reported today. (Tue, 29 May 2007 11:17:32 GMT)
NRIs launch $7 mn investment fund
The Andhra Pradesh Investment Fund, a new angel investment company with a corpus of $7 million, was launched here Tuesday for specifically targeting companies in the state. (Tue, 29 May 2007 12:33:49 GMT)
Poland seeks more foreign investment
Poland's government is trying to create a friendly environment to lure more foreign investment, which totals about $15 billion a year.Jerzy Kwiecinski, Polish deputy minister for regional development, said foreign direct investments reached that amount thanks to Poland's joining the European Union in 2004, Polish Radio reported Tuesday.EU membership has accounted for about $12 billion of annual ... (Tue, 29 May 2007 16:03:42 GMT)
Hawaii real estate — a looong-term investment
Real estate is often a long-term investment. But 10,000 years? Lo'ihi Development Co. will soon start offering oceanview lots speculators won't even be able to stand on for many millennia. That's because they're currently submerged more than 3,000 feet below sea level — on an underwater volcano called Lo'ihi, located about 20 miles southeast of the Big Island. (Tue, 29 May 2007 16:13:08 GMT)
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