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Taxes hinder investment in Yemen
08 July 2007 SANA'A - A modern scientific paper considers the increase of tax averages one of the most important obstacles of investment in Yemen. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:12:36 GMT)
Indonesia foreign investment rises-state agency
JAKARTA, July 9 (Reuters) - Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Indonesia rose 17 percent to $4.1 billion in the first half of this year compared to the same period a year ago, state investment agency data (BKPM) showed on Monday. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:03:15 GMT)
Monckton hauls back £300m in VAT for investment trusts in ECJ
Monckton Chambers has scored a European Court of Justice (ECJ) victory that will see investment trusts collectively receive a £300m tax refund in addition to making annual savings of £40m. ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:22:51 GMT)
Vanu Closes $8M Angel Investment Round
Vanu®, Inc. today announced the closing of an $8 million USD angel investment round. The Angel investors included pre-existing stockholders, directors of the company and Charles River Ventures. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:13:27 GMT)
REITs getting hammered, but still not a bad investment
A: This year certainly hasn't been kind to real estate investment trusts. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:16:05 GMT)
News: Intel backs VMware with $218m investment
VMware has announced that it's entered into an investment agreement with Intel Capital to the tune of $218.5 million. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:40:55 GMT)
Warehouse purchase is first N.Y. real estate investment for Boston firm
A real estate investment firm in Boston has purchased eight warehouses, three manufacturing buildings and one flex building totalling nearly 900,000 square feet of fully occupied space in Johnstown and Gloversville. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:09:47 GMT)
S3 Investment Company Releases July 2007 Investor Newsletter
S3 Investment Company, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SIVC), a holding company with two subsidiaries doing business in the China market, today issued its July 2007 investor newsletter. A PDF version of the July 2007 newsletter can be viewed on the company's website at http://www.s3investments.com/media/news/. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:13:06 GMT)
Nation's Focus Is on Ohio for Growth and Investment in the Aerospace Industry
One of the most significant national events in the aerospace industry has business leaders focusing on Ohio as a leader in advancing aerospace propulsion technologies and a target for business expansion, according to the Ohio Business Development Coalition, the nonprofit organization that markets the state for capital investment. Prominent business leaders in the aerospace industry will meet this ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:14:36 GMT)
Italease May Lose Investment-Grade Rating, Default Swaps Show
July 9 (Bloomberg) -- Banca Italease SpA, the Italian leasing company that had to pay more than $830 million after derivatives transactions went bad, may lose its investment-grade debt rating, according to traders of credit-default swaps. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:15:26 GMT)
Aberdeen Property Investors: Final Investment For AIPP
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Aberdeen Property Investors said Monday that it has made its fifteenth and final investment for Aberdeen Indirect Property Partners ( AIPP), Europe's largest pan-European pooled property fund of funds. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:17:21 GMT)
Investment program yields no returns
FLINT - A Flint-based marketing company has received $15,000 to develop a new Flint School District program to teach kids about investments, but so far the financially struggling district's own investment hasn't amounted to anything. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:34:52 GMT)
Delphi scraps investment deal
Bankrupt auto parts supplier Delphi Corp. said Monday that it has ended an investment agreement with private equity group Cerberus Capital Management and other investors who were going to invest up to $3.4 billion to help the company emerge from bankruptcy. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:36:43 GMT)
Brightstar Receives Private Placement Investment of $283 Million
Brightstar Corp. ("Brightstar"), announced today it has received $283 million in equity financing from Lindsay Goldberg, a New York-based investment partnership. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:58:16 GMT)
Charter Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX-V: CRH.UN) Announces Agreement to Acquire a Portfolio of Western Canadian ...
Charter Real Estate Investment Trust ("Charter REIT")(TSX VENTURE: CHR.UN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to purchase a portfolio of triple net leased properties and development properties located primarily in Western Canada (the "Acquisition"). The purchase price for the portfolio is approximately $80 million before closing costs and is subject to customary closing ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:57:33 GMT)
Foreign investment in Egypt to exceed $10 billion
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Egypt should receive record net foreign direct investment of more than $10 billion in the current fiscal year ending in June, according to the country's primary governmental authority on investment. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:10:21 GMT)
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust to Record a $150 Million Non-Cash Charge to Second Quarter Earnings as a Result of ...
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX: REI.UN) today announced that it will record a non-cash charge to earnings of $150 million in the second quarter of 2007. The charge relates to RioCan's future income tax liabilities to be recorded as a result of tax legislation included in Bill C-52, the Budget Implementation Act, 2007, which received Royal Asset on June 22, 2007. This is a ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:13:36 GMT)
Overseas investment jumps in recent months
Overseas investment by Thai individuals and companies has increased in recent months, according to the Bank of Thailand. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:55:19 GMT)
Intel codifies VMware lust with $219m investment
Buys board seat to watch IPO Reinforcing its status as the software darling of the moment, VMware has secured a whopping $219m investment from Intel.… (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:23:43 GMT)
Intel codifies VMware lust with $219m investment
Buys board seat to watch IPOReinforcing its status as the software darling of the moment, VMware has secured a whopping $219m investment from Intel.… (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:10:59 GMT)
Gulf fund to tap domestic investment
Nemir Kirdar was once a pioneer in the business of petrodollar recycling. It was at the height of an earlier oil boom, in the early 1980s, that he convinced wealthy Gulf families to help him start Investcorp , a Bahrain-based global investment company whose mandate was to channel surplus Gulf cash into international acquisitions. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:19:58 GMT)
SC Obtains Worldwide Mareva Injunction Against Swisscash Investment
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- In what is a milestone enforcement action against investment scams, the Securities Commission has obtained a worldwide Mareva injunction against persons involved in the Swisscash investment scam preventing them from disposing assets in and outside Malaysia. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:03:25 GMT)
MMK increases 2007 investment program 20%
MOSCOW. July 10 (Interfax) - Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel (RTS: MAGN) has approved an investment program for this year of $800 million, the company said in a statement. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 07:46:48 GMT)
First semester investment up to Rp65.27 trln
The Indonesian government licenced foreign and domestic investment projects worth Rp65.27 trillion in the first semester of 2007, up 52.60 percent from the same period last year, an official said. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:31:19 GMT)
Algeria calls for investment of Iranian companies
Iran - Algeria - Investment Algerian Minister of Water Resources Abdelmalek Sellal here Monday called on Iranian companies to make investment in his country's energy sector. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:03:49 GMT)
Investment banking revenues
For how long can the investment banking industry defy predictions that this is as good as it gets? Despite subprime mortgage losses and some failed financings, plenty of business is still getting done. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:04:39 GMT)
new conflicts of globalized finance, investment, banking, labor, politics vs China, India
great uncertainties and rapid changes behind new borderless economy, politics, national competition, markets, banking, investment, trade and resources. Get insights from a leading strategist George Zhibin Gu. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:47:48 GMT)
RBS Group announces energy trading investment
HARTFORD, CT (2007-07-10) Royal Bank of Scotland Group has announced a big investment in energy trading. The bank also wants to merge its Citizens Bank subsidiary with its own banking division in Bridgeport. WNPR's Harriet Jones reports. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:48:30 GMT)
Northeast investment promotion event to be held in Bangkok
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) With Thailand keen to boost economic cooperation with northeastern India, a northeast investment opportunities week will be held in Bangkok in the first week of October to showcase the investment potential of the region. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:33:18 GMT)
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Firm Agreement With Wal-Mart Canada Corp. to Join Quartier DIX30
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX: REI.UN) today announced that it has completed a sale of about 17.5 acres of land to Wal-Mart Canada Corp. ("Wal-Mart") whereby Wal-Mart will join Quartier DIX30, Canada's first lifestyle centre located in Brossard, Quebec. Featuring over 180,000 square feet, Wal-Mart will be located on the north end of the project. Site work is expected to ... (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:57:15 GMT)
CLX Investment Company Board of Directors Appoints Steven R. Peacock to Consultant CEO Position
CLX Investment Company, Inc. (OTCBB: CLXN) today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Steven R. Peacock to the position of consultant chief executive officer for the company. Mr. Peacock, managing director of Javelin Advisory Group, a business development and management firm, will be responsible for executing an acquisition strategy designed to deliver value to the company and its ... (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:14:06 GMT)
No need to tackle investment banks - EU's McCreevy
STRASBOURG, France, July 10 (Reuters) - No intervention is needed to rein in the power wielded by a clutch of "bulge bracket" investment banks, the European Union's top market regulator said on Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:51:24 GMT)
Algeria calls for investment of Iranian companies
Iran - Algeria - Investment Algerian Minister of Water Resources Abdelmalek Sellal here Monday called on Iranian companies to make investment in his country's energy sector. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:40:35 GMT)
Northeast investment promotion event to be held in Bangkok
With Thailand keen to boost economic cooperation with northeastern India, a northeast investment opportunities week will be held in Bangkok in the first week of October to showcase the investment potential of the region. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:48:48 GMT)
MERRILL LYNCH COMMODITIES INCOME INVESTMENT TRUST PLC: Half-yearly Report
10 July 2007 MERRILL LYNCH ( Nachrichten ) COMMODITIES INCOME INVESTMENT TRUST plc Interim announcement of results in respect of the six months ended 31 May 2007 - Company's NAV rose by 29.2% and share price by 25.8% on a total return basis. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:06:55 GMT)
Investment Chief Pleads Guilty to Fraud
The president of a Manhattan investment advisery firm pleaded guilty to a criminal charge that he misused nearly $400,000 of investors' money for his own benefit, including funding a record label, prosecutors said. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:00:24 GMT)
Elite Meetings International Announces Capital Investment From Jones Equity Partners
Elite Meetings International (EMI) announced today the company has received a $2 million equity investment from Jones Equity Partners (JEP). The agreement also gives EMI direct access to an additional $5 million in a revolving line of credit. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:00:33 GMT)
Lazard buying Minneapolis investment bank
Financial services giant Lazard will buy Minneapolis investment bank Goldsmith Agio Helms & Lynner, the companies said today. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:02:43 GMT)
BCSC fines two investment company managers $90,000
The British Columbia Securities Commission has reached a settlement with a pair of Vancouver-based investment company managers who admitted to violating securities laws and breaching their duties as directors. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:06:55 GMT)
Appriss Inc. Announces Strategic Investment From Bain Capital Ventures and JMI Equity
Appriss(R) Inc., the leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions to local, state, and Federal criminal justice and law enforcement agencies, has secured a strategic investment from Bain Capital Ventures and JMI Equity to recapitalize the company. Senior financing related to the transaction was provided by Wells Fargo Foothill. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:26:25 GMT)
Legg Mason rolls out new investment accounts
Legg Mason Inc. has launched two new separately managed account offerings that give retail investors access to the investment strategies of its top bond subsidiary. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:34:47 GMT)
Legg Mason rolls out new investment accounts
Legg Mason Inc. has launched two new separately managed account offerings that give retail investors access to the investment strategies of its top bond subsidiary. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:08:52 GMT)
Morningstar Appoints Kunal Kapoor President of Morningstar Investment Services
Morningstar, Inc. , a leading provider of independent investment research, today announced that Kunal Kapoor, CFA, has been named president of Morningstar Investment Services, Inc. (MIS), a registered investment advisor and wholly owned subsidiary of Morningstar. Kapoor, who most recently served as director of business strategy for Morningstar's international operations, replaces Art Lutschaunig, ... (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:11:42 GMT)
One-Time USC Lecturer Sentenced In Investment Scam
A one-time USC Marshall School of Business lecturer was sentenced Tuesday to six years in prison for operating a real estate investment scheme whose victims included former students. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:14:00 GMT)
Appriss gets investment from Bain Capital
Louisville-based Appriss has received an investment from Bain Capital Ventures and JMI Equity to recapitalize the company. Terms of the Bain and JMI investments weren't disclosed. Appriss was orginally backed by Louisville-based Chrysalis Ventures. Bain Capital Ventures is part of Bain Capital, the Boston-based global private equity firm that invested in Sungard Data Systems, Experian, Taleo, ... (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:16:37 GMT)
BCSC fines two investment company managers $90,000
The British Columbia Securities Commission has reached a settlement with a pair of Vancouver-based investment company managers who admitted to violating securities laws and breaching their duties as directors. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:22:08 GMT)
President of Morningstar's investment services unit to exit
Morningstar Inc. said that Art Lutschaunig is stepping down as president of the Chicago investment-research firm's Morningstar Investment Services Inc. unit, and will be succeeded in that role by Kunal Kapoor. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:07:42 GMT)
Japan Current Account Surplus Widens on Investment (Update2)
July 11 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's current account surplus widened in May as a weaker yen increased the value of overseas investment income and exports. The surplus expanded 31 percent to 2.13 trillion yen ($17.5 billion) from a year earlier, the Ministry of Finance said in Tokyo today. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 02:49:57 GMT)
VinaCapital’s infrastructure fund makes first investment
VietNamNet Bridge – VinaCapital's infrastructure investment fund has announced its first investment through the acquisition of a 3.8% stake in HCMC-based Tan Tao Industrial Park Corporation, or Itaco, which is trading shares on the HCMC Securities Trading Center. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:45:34 GMT)
Tata Steel now in 'non-investment' grade: S&P
Global rating agency Standard & Poor's lowered corporate credit rating on Tata Steel to 'BB' reflecting non-investment grade as against the earlier rating of 'BBB,' an investment grade. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:51:21 GMT)
Foreign Direct Investment Flows Indicative of Growth Opportunities
Richard Shaw submits: The foreign direct investment [FDI ] inflows to and outflows from a country may be useful indicators of economic health and investment appeal. Countries with major inflows probably represent growth opportunities. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:18:11 GMT)
Morningstar names Kunal Kapoor president of investment services unit
Morningstar (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today announced that Kunal Kapoor, CFA, has been named president ... (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:27:49 GMT)
India to explore investment opportunities in Bhutan
India - Bhutan - Trade Delegation To explore investment opportunities in Bhutan, India's business body, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will lead a 25-member delegation on a four-day visit to Bhutan on July 12-15, 2007 Beside CII Rajasthan Chairman R K Poddar, the delegation comprising Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of various Indian companies will identify, explore and capitalise on ... (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:25:36 GMT)
WallSt.net (www.wallst.net) Updates the Investment Community Through All-New Interviews With AUA, LBIX and AIRT
On April 9, Larry Reaugh, Executive Chairman of Adanac Molybdenum Corp. (TSX: AUA; Pink Sheets: AUAYF) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/. Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:11:55 GMT)
Lionsgate Makes Equity Investment in Break.com
In a move designed to continue expanding its content leadership into the digital space, Lionsgate , the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, has made a strategic investment in Break.com, the leading independent online video entertainment destination for young men, the two companies announced today. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:12:44 GMT)
Timberland Investment Resources, LLC Selects Cypress Communications for Hosted VoIP Solution
Timberland ( Nachrichten ) Investment Resources, LLC, (TIR) a registered investment adviser and Timberland Investment Management Organization (TIMO) dedicated to producing superior, risk-adjusted timberland returns for its clients, announced today that they have selected C4 IP from Cypress Communications as their hosted VoIP solution. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:51:56 GMT)
Angola: Deputy Foreign Minister Addresses Egypt Investment Seminar
A four-day seminar intended to attract Egypt's investment to Angola is taking place since Monday in Cairo, having the deputy minister of Foreign Affairs for Cooperation, Irene Neto,as mains addresser. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:07:44 GMT)
CLX Investment Company Consultant CEO Files Form 3 Reporting Initial Common Stock Ownership Position of 3 Million Shares
CLX Investment Company, Inc. (OTCBB: CLXN) today announced the filing of a Form 3 Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities by consultant chief executive officer Steven R. Peacock, which shows that Mr. Peacock has an initial stock ownership position of 3,000,000 shares of CLX common stock. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:43:25 GMT)
Dundee Bank of Canada Increases Interest Rate on C$ Investment Savings Accounts
Dundee Bank of Canada ("Dundee Bank") (TSX: DW) today announced it is increasing the interest rate paid on its C$ Investment Savings Account by 0.25 per cent to 4.10 per cent(i), effective July 11, 2007. This rate will apply to all existing and new accounts from the first dollar invested. The Dundee US$ Investment Savings Account rate is currently 4.75 per cent(i). (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:45:16 GMT)
Man gets prison for investment scheme
Accused of bilking an elderly Fairfield woman out of more than $100,000 in a phony investment scheme, an Antioch man was sentenced Tuesday to 16 months in state prison. Defendant Walter Prince Harris, who had earlier pleaded no contest to one count of grand theft in connection with the case, received a 16-month state prison sentence from Solano County Superior Court Judge Dwight C. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:49:04 GMT)
VersionOne Completes $6.5 Million Investment from OpenView Partners
VersionOne, Inc., industry leader in agile project planning and management solutions, today announced the completion of $6.5 million in equity funding from Boston-based OpenView Venture Partners. This investment marks the first external funding for VersionOne and will be used for expanding and accelerating the company's sales and marketing efforts. Founded in 2002, VersionOne has been profitable ... (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:42:45 GMT)
EastBridge Investment Group Distributes Dividend Shares
EastBridge Investment Group (EBIG) (OTCBB: EBIG) today announced that it has distributed a total of five million shares or five percent of the common stock of Nanotek Inc., on a pro-rata basis and without considerations to its shareholders. These shares are distributed to shareholders of record on Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Nanotek's business deals in electrical and chemical products and services. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:13:15 GMT)
American Capital reports $51M gain from investment
American Capital Strategies Ltd. has realized a $51 million gain from the exit of its investment in EAG Acquisition LLC and its operating subsidiary, Evans Analytical Group LLC. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:40:30 GMT)
WallSt.net (www.wallst.net) Updates the Investment Community Through All-New Interviews With AUA, LBIX and AIRT
On April 9, Larry Reaugh, Executive Chairman of Adanac Molybdenum Corp. (TSX: AUA; Pink Sheets: AUAYF) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/. Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:11:45 GMT)
Galvin investigating sale of investment products
Massachusetts' top securities regulator is investigating whether a handful of major banks improperly sold complex investment products to customers. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:23:16 GMT)
Dundee Bank boosts interest rate on investment savings account
Dundee Bank of Canada today announced it is increasing the interest rate paid on its C$ Investment Savings Account by 0.25% to 4.1%, effective July 11. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:36:59 GMT)
Galvin investigating sale of investment products
Massachusetts' top securities regulator is investigating whether a handful of major banks improperly sold complex investment products to customers. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:40:09 GMT)
C.A. Bancorp Inc. (TSX: BKP) Announces Investment in High Fidelity HDTV Inc.
C.A. Bancorp Inc. (the "Company") (TSX: BKP) is pleased to announce it has made an investment in Canadian independent broadcaster High Fidelity HDTV Inc. ("High Fidelity") to support the growth and expansion of High Fidelity's suite of smart, refreshing and beautiful High Definition ("HD") television channels. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:43:02 GMT)
Congress finishes investment bill
Congress agreed Wednesday to tighten national security reviews of proposed foreign investment, a consequence of the uproar 18 months ago over a Dubai-owned company's plan to manage six of the United States' largest ports. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:27:54 GMT)
Congress finishes investment bill
Congress agreed Wednesday to tighten national security reviews of proposed foreign investment, a consequence of the uproar 18 months ago over a Dubai-owned company's plan to manage six of the United States' largest ports. The bill, passed by the House on a 370-45 vote, ensures that high-level officials, including the director of national intelligence, participate in decisions concerning the ... (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:46:38 GMT)
US, Taiwan Eye Investment Agreement After Trade Meetings
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. and Taiwan are considering a bilateral investment agreement after a recent round of trade meetings, U.S. trade officials said Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:46:45 GMT)
BofA named in investment-products probe
Massachusetts' top securities regulator is investigating whether a handful of major banks, including Bank of America Corp., improperly sold complex investment products to customers. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:54:13 GMT)
Lionsgate catches a Break with $21 million investment
Canadian ministudio Lionsgate Entertainment Corp. said on Wednesday that it has made a strategic investment in online video sharing site Break.com. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:46:13 GMT)
US mulls investment agreement with Taiwan
The United States said Wednesday that it was considering forging a bilateral investment agreement with Taiwan but ruled out a free trade pact in the immediate future. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:52:08 GMT)
BOJ downgrades assessment on housing investment, production
_ The Bank of Japan kept its upbeat assessment of the Japanese economy unchanged in its monthly report released Thursday, saying for the 13th straight month that the economy is "expanding moderately" but downgraded its view on housing investment and production. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:00:41 GMT)
Dubai state investment firm seeks Asian expansion
State-owned investment firm Dubai World is on the prowl for more investments in Asia, especially in the fast growing economies of China and India, its chairman said Thursday. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:15:00 GMT)
House OKs foreign-investment review bill
The measure, written in the wake of the Dubai-ports uproar, requires more scrutiny of deals. Bush is expected to sign it. WASHINGTON — Quietly closing out the flap over a state-owned Arab company's attempt to take over operations at some U.S. port facilities, Congress on Wednesday sent to President Bush legislation requiring greater scrutiny of foreign investment in the United States. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:32:26 GMT)
Thailand will not limit direct offshore investment
BANGKOK, July 12 - Thailand will not limit direct offshore investment by listed Thai companies to help slow the baht's surge, Bank of Thailand Governor Tarisa Watanagase said on Thursday. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:40:07 GMT)
Hanoi calling for investment in Red River urban area
VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi People’s Committee has made public the investment mechanism and conditions for the Northern Red River Urban Area project. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:15:34 GMT)
Thailand lifts limits on direct offshore investment
BANGKOK, July 12 (Reuters) - Thailand will scrap limits on direct offshore investment by listed Thai companies in a bid to slow the baht's surge to new 10-year highs, central bank Governor Tarisa Watanagase said on Thursday. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:18:01 GMT)
Thais lift offshore investment curbs as baht soars
BANGKOK, July 12 - Thailand will scrap limits on direct offshore investment by listed Thai companies in a bid to slow the surge of the baht, now at 10-year highs against the dollar, central bank Governor Tarisa Watanagase said on Thursday. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:24:37 GMT)
Germany's IWH Institute Raises Growth Forecast on Investment
July 12 (Bloomberg) -- The Halle-based IWH economic institute raised its forecast for growth in the German economy this year, saying corporate investment will keep the expansion near a six-year high. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:37:59 GMT)
House OKs foreign-investment review bill
The measure, written in the wake of the Dubai-ports uproar, requires more scrutiny of deals. Bush is expected to sign it. WASHINGTON — Quietly closing out the flap over a state-owned Arab company's attempt to take over operations at some U.S. port facilities, Congress on Wednesday sent to President Bush legislation requiring greater scrutiny of foreign investment in the United States. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:36:39 GMT)
BKF optimistic 2007 investment growth to reach target
The head of the fiscal policy agency (BKF), Anggito Abimanyu, said here on Thursday the government was optimistic its investment growth target of 12.3 percent for this year will be reached. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:01:17 GMT)
China's Foreign Investment Up 22 Percent
The flood of foreign investment pouring into China rose by 22 percent in June to $6.6 billion, the government said Thursday, giving further indication that economic growth is racing ahead despite official efforts to cool the boom. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:18:37 GMT)
Africa: ICT Africa Investment Summit
African stakeholders in the ICT sector are gathering in Accra today, Thursday 12-14 July 2007 for the annual ICT Africa Investment Summit where issues of investment and service delivery in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry will fall under the spotlight. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:09:53 GMT)
Angola: Private Foreign Investment Reaches Over Usd One Billion
The private foreign investment in Angola reached 1.4 billion dollars during the 2005/2006 period, representing an increase of 33 per cent, on Wednesday here said the chairman of the administrative council of the National Private Investment Agency (ANIP), Carlos Fernandes. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:42:35 GMT)
Geomerics Gets $4mil Investment, PS3/360 Middleware Invite
Lighting effect developer Geomerics has announced that Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge has made a £2 million ($4 million) investment in the company, which it says it will use to release its first product, Enlighten, to the games industry, as well as develop a suite of new products. The company has also announced that following demonstrations at this year's Game Developers Conference, both ... (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:05:01 GMT)
Brokers want BoT to ease overseas investment rules
Investors yesterday called on the Bank of Thailand to ease restrictions and allow local investors to directly buy overseas securities. Brokers said easing the current investment rules would allow greater flexibility in diversifying portfolios and country risk. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:54:09 GMT)
Canada names panel to review investment policy
TORONTO, July 12 (Reuters) - The Canadian government appointed a five-member independent panel on Thursday to examine all aspects of competition and investment policy, including limits on foreign ownership in certain sectors. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:02:37 GMT)
Foreign Investment In China Up By 22 Percent
(RTTNews) - Despite official efforts to cool the economic boom, foreign investment in China is increasing. The Chinese Government said Thursday that foreign investment in the country has risen by 22 percent in June to $6.6 billion, a clear indication of burgeoning economic growth. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:31:44 GMT)
Canada names panel to review investment policy
The Canadian government appointed a five-member independent panel on Thursday to examine all aspects of competition and investment policy, including limits on foreign ownership in certain sectors. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:49:23 GMT)
Nassau's Suozzi backs Suffolk's municipal investment plan
Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi yesterday endorsed his Suffolk counterpart Steve Levy's proposal to create a multi-billion dollar municipal investment pool, and Levy said he believed the system could be up an running as early as next year. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:57:21 GMT)
China Foreign Investment Soars in June
The flood of foreign investment pouring into China rose 22 percent in June from the same month last year to $6.6 billion, the government says, adding to signs economic growth is racing ahead despite official efforts to cool the boom. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 03:43:47 GMT)
Total says to study Shtokman project, no investment yet
PARIS, July 13 - France's Total said on Friday the agreement signed with Russia's Gazprom to develop the Shtokman gas field plans for a feasibility study and that no investment decision has been taken at this stage. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:44:16 GMT)
Alcan takeover revives foreign investment questions
The Conservative government has asked corporate leaders to assess Canada's two-decades-old laws governing competition policy and foreign investment, and whether there is anything to fear from foreign takeovers. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:14:56 GMT)
Marfin Investment Group to acquire 30 pct of Vivartia - sources
ATHENS (Thomson Financial) - Marfin Investment Group (MIG) is to acquire 30 pct of Greece's leading foods group Vivartia, sources close to the matter told Thomson Financial News. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:26:29 GMT)
13-07-2007: KFH & AmanahRaya Investment Bank set up Islamic real eatate fund
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has inked a deal with Labuan-based AmanahRaya Investment Bank to jointly establish a US$200 million (RM690 million) Islamic Real Estate Fund that will invest in real estate related projects in the Asean region. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:30:29 GMT)
Total sees investment decision on Shtokman in 2009
PARIS, July 13 (Reuters) - France's Total , which signed on Friday a deal with Gazprom to develop the giant Shtokman gas field, said it expected a decision on investment in the project in 2009. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:34:38 GMT)
PBLS: Agreement to Acquire Offshore Investment and Insurance Management Firm
Phoenix Associates Land Syndicate (PBLS) has entered into a binding purchase agreement with an offshore full service investment and insurance management firm. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:16:42 GMT)
Dubai International Capital Makes Substantial Investment in ICICI Bank Limited
Dubai, UAE - Dubai International Capital Dubai International Capital LLC (' DIC DIC '), the international investment arm of Dubai Holding, today announced that it has made a substantial investment in ICICI Bank Limited ICICI Bank Limited (' ICICI ICICI '), the leading Indian financial services firm. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:26:56 GMT)
SAIC Signs Agreement to Acquire Benham Investment Holdings, LLC
SAN DIEGO and MCLEAN, Va., July 6 / -- Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE:SAI) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Benham Investment Holdings, LLC (Benham) and its subsidiaries. Benham is an engineering and life-cycle technology implementation firm that serves federal government and Fortune 500® commercial customers. Headquartered in Oklahoma ... (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:02:22 GMT)
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what is the next stage global finance, politics, investment, wealth, outsourcing, prosperity, and peace? Get great insights from a key strategist George Zhibin Gu. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:02:50 GMT)
Phoenix Associates To Acquire Offshore Service Investment, Insurance Management Firm
(RTTNews) - Phoenix Associates Land Syndicate (PBLS.PK) said that it has entered into a binding purchase agreement with an offshore full service investment and insurance management firm. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:47:34 GMT)
Marfin Investment Group to acquire 30 pct of Vivartia - UPDATE
(Updating with comments from management) ATHENS (Thomson Financial) - Marfin Investment Group (MIG) and Greece's leading foods company Vivartia said in an official announcement to the Athens Stock Exchange that MIG has agreed to acquire 30 pct of Vivartia at the price of 25 eur per share, confirming what sources told Thomson Financial News earlier. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:56:21 GMT)
FOCUS Spain's investment boom at risk from rising rates
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Spain's strong levels of domestic investment, a key driver of its economic growth, could be at risk as euro zone interest rates continue to rise. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:56:33 GMT)
GREECE: Investment firm "buys Vivartia stake"
Greek investment firm Marfin Investment Group (MIG) has reportedly bought a significant stake in the country’s largest food group Vivartia. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:41:36 GMT)
LaSalle Investment acquires Ala. development
A Maryland investment firm has acquired part of a Birmingham, Ala. shopping development for $33 million and plans to expand it to 86 acres. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:57:16 GMT)
Governor Rendell Says $2.5 Million Investment Will Create 77 New Jobs in Allegheny, Centre Counties
HARRISBURG, Pa. ( Map ) - Governor Edward G. Rendell today said Pennsylvania's $2.5 million investment in two companies in the southwest and central parts of the state will help create 77 new jobs, retain 257 employees and add more than 60,000 square feet of new work space. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:24:58 GMT)
Newcastle Investment Up After Bond Sale
Shares of Newcastle Investment Corp. rose Friday, a day after the mortgage real estate investment trust said it successfully sold $979 million worth of notes backed by subprime residential loans. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:38:41 GMT)
At Mid-Year, Investment Marches On as Sleeper Markets Emerge
Thanks to a couple of unwelcome surprises in early 2006, the retail investment market faces some challenges as executives take stock of the market at mid-year. The sub-prime housing market meltdown quickly prompted lenders to tighten underwriting standards, raising the cost of capital. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:12:22 GMT)
Federal Realty Investment Trust upgraded to "buy"
NEW YORK, July 13 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald upgrade Federal Realty Investment Trust ( FRT.NYS ) from "hold" to "buy." The target price has been raised from $88 to $92. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:12:37 GMT)
28 govt agencies form unit to address investment issues
Twenty-eight government agencies including the Department of Finance have formed an interagency network that aims to address investment-related issues and concerns raised by local and foreign investors. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:12:10 GMT)
Clinton Backs Higher Taxes for Investment Firm Managers
Senator Clinton became the latest Democratic presidential candidate to call for ending a ?glaring inequity? in tax policy that favors investment managers. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 01:07:36 GMT)
Philippine's Foreign Investment Hits US$2.5 Billion In First Half
MANILA, July 14 (Bernama) -- Foreign investment in Philippine stocks, bonds and other financial instruments hit a record US$870 million (US$1=RM3.45) in June, bringing the first half total to US$2.5 billion, more than three times last year's net inflow. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 03:21:59 GMT)
Bank of Thailand to ease offshore investment regulations
BANGKOK, July 14 (TNA) – In a concerted attempt to slow the appreciation of the baht,The Bank of Thailand is preparing guidelines to ease rules governing direct investment abroad. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 03:46:54 GMT)
Dubai International Capital makes substantial investment in ICICI Bank Limited
Dubai International Capital LLC ('DIC'), the international investment arm of Dubai Holding, announced that it has made a substantial investment in ICICI Bank Limited ('ICICI'), the leading Indian financial services firm. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 05:21:11 GMT)
SEC terror-investment list flawed, Rep. Frank says
SEC terror-investment list flawed, Rep. Frank says (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 06:12:35 GMT)
China's investment in transportation facilities up 9.5 percent in Jan.-June
China's fixed asset investment in transportation facilities in the first six months rose by 9.5 percent compared with the same period of last year, but the growth rate was 5.2 percent slower, according to the Ministry of Communications. ... (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 06:43:51 GMT)
Man gets three months in connection with phony investment scheme
Accused of bilking an elderly Fairfield woman out of more than $100,000 in a phony investment scheme, an Antioch man was sentenced Tuesday to 16 months in state prison. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:10:45 GMT)
Low-tech investment out but hi-tech stays
BANGKOK, July 15 (TNA) – Deputy Industry Minister Piyabutr Cholvijan confirmed that labour-intensive industrial operations have begun to relocate out of Thailand whereas the high-technology industry sector remains an investment magnet. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:17:10 GMT)
Investment group buys Boathouse for £7.4m
who was head of Barings Investment Bank at the time it was brought down by rogue trader Nick Leeson, last week become the chief executive of Edinburgh investment boutique Quayle Munro Holdings. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 17:01:55 GMT)
UK to further boost trade and investment relations with UAE
DUBAI — The British government has reiterated its commitment to deepen trade and investment relations with the UAE, following the appointment of an official in a Dubai government-owned company to a newly formed business council in the UK. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:51:06 GMT)
Indonesia's new investment stance: a confusing step forward?
Cargo ships are seen anchored to load and unload cargoes at the Tanjung Priok Sea Port in Jakarta, in June. Indonesia's new list of foreign investment limits by sector has caused head-scratching among investors. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:52:11 GMT)
Indonesia's new investment stance: a confusing step forward?
JAKARTA : Indonesia's new list of foreign investment limits by sector has caused head-scratching among investors. But analysts and the government say that despite confusion, it is a step towards untangling the infamous bureaucracy of Southeast Asia's largest economy. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 05:00:34 GMT)
Dubai World to explore investment opportunities in the Philippines
The President of the Philippines, HE Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, received the Chairman of Dubai World, HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, at her palace and expressed her support for any investment opportunities that the Dubai-based holding company could create in her country. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 05:36:01 GMT)
Ruwad signs a MOU with Ministry of Labour to improve investment opportunities for Sharjah youth
Ruwad signs a MOU with Ministry of Labour to improve investment opportunities for Sharjah youth (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 06:02:13 GMT)
UK to further boost trade and investment relations with UAE
UK to further boost trade and investment relations with UAE (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 06:05:43 GMT)
Investment safety net bolsters aggressiveness
My wife, Georgina, has spent close to $4,000 the past two years for ``investment insurance'' she didn't need. But because this insurance gave her the confidence to put more money in stock funds, her investments, even with the insurance cost, are worth $40,000 more than they would have been with her former ultraconservative portfolio. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 07:08:56 GMT)
Which investment is best for your kids?
Q: What type of investment will you recommend for three kids, ages 15, 13 and 8, when one parent collects social security income for them until they reach 18 yrs old? (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 07:17:38 GMT)
Dubai World will Explore New Investment Opportunities in the Philippines, says the Group Chairman
Dubai World will Explore New Investment Opportunities in the Philippines, says the Group Chairman (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 10:02:11 GMT)
Investment Profile: Silicon Valley Bank Lives Up to Name with Focus on High-Tech, Life Science Firms
DURHAM — Editor's note: Local Tech Wire features a profile each business day of a venture capital or investment firm operating in the Carolinas and Georgia. LTW has now featured more than 60 firms. Matthew Burns, Worth Civils and Daniel Pearson have written the series. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 13:42:22 GMT)
Esterad Investment Company (BSC) Ratings Affirmed
15 July 2007 Capital Intelligence, the international credit ratings agency, today announced that the long and short-term ratings for Bahrain-based Esterad Investment Company Esterad Investment Company (BSC) had been affirmed at BBB+ and A2 respectively. The outlook is stable. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 14:41:55 GMT)
Indonesia`s new investment limits seen as a step towards untangling
Indonesia's new list of foreign investment limits by sector has caused head-scratching among investors. But analysts and the government say that despite confusion, it is a step towards untangling the infamous bureaucracy of Southeast Asia's largest economy. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 15:01:07 GMT)
IITS to be set up with Rs 200 crore investment: Minister
Kolkata, JulY 14 (UNI) In a bid to improve cyber security, Indian Institute of Information Technology and Security, first of its kind in the country, will be set up in Bengal with an investment of Rs 200 crore, Minister-in charge of Information Technology Debesh Das said today. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:34:02 GMT)
Investment growth on a hat-trick
In what can be seen as a positive development for the Indian economy, the total outstanding investment (government and private) has shown a sharp increase since March 2004. Outstanding investment is the sum of announced, proposed and under-implementation investment projects in the country. Latest quarterly data on outstanding investments (June 1995 to March 2007) reveals that while such ... (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:33:10 GMT)
Ruling has impact on vacation property as investment
Real estate investors use Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges to defer paying capital gains taxes. Frequently, an investor may consider exchanging out of or into property held for investment in a vacation or resort area. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 06:10:16 GMT)
Brazil's Votorantim Forms Investment Bank as Stock Sales Climb
July 16 (Bloomberg) -- Banco Votorantim SA, the Brazilian bank controlled by billionaire Antonio Ermirio de Moraes, is opening an investment-banking unit to capitalize on record stock and bond offerings in Latin America's biggest economy. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:43:31 GMT)
JM Financial eyes investment bank stake
MUMBAI, July 16 - JM Financial Ltd. plans to buy 20-30 percent stake in global boutique investment banks, Vishal Kampani, managing director, said on Monday. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:51:27 GMT)
Galaxy overlords AEG rule out Prem investment
Galaxy overlords AEG rule out Prem investment by England (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:57:15 GMT)
Affin Investment to issue RM1.5b worth of PDS
KUALA LUMPUR : Affin Investment Bank Bhd aims to issue close to RM1.5bil (US$431mil) worth of private debt securities (PDS) by the end of the year. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:37:54 GMT)
My Favorite REIT: The Washington Real Estate Investment Trust
Tyler McKinna submits: How can you make money by investing in the White House? Well, you really cant invest directly in the Presidents abode, but you can get darn close! The Washington Real Estate Investment Trust is my favorite REIT, and has become more of a value in recent weeks as the sector has [... ] (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:01:13 GMT)
Air France, investment fund to bid for Iberia: report
The investment fund Apax and Air France, allied with Spanish investors, are preparing a bid for Spanish carrier Iberia, the newspaper elEconomista reported Monday. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:03:38 GMT)
Apple Priced for Perfection: Great Company, Bad Investment
Mike Edwards submits: Apple is an example of a stock that is priced for perfection. The expectation for Apple's stock is so high that a purchase of its shares at these prices is more of a gamble than an investment. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:16:39 GMT)
Air France, investment fund to bid for Iberia: report
óA couple kiss in front of an Iberia passenger plane at Madrid's Barajas airport in May 2007. The elEconomista the newspaper has revealed that the Apax investment fund and Air France -- allied with Spanish investors -- are preparing a bid for Iberia. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:22:15 GMT)
JM Financial eyes investment bank stake
MUMBAI (Reuters) - JM Financial Ltd. is in talks with a handful of boutique investment banks abroad for a 20-30 percent stake in one of them, Managing Director Vishal Kampani said. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:10:25 GMT)
Investment Technology Group launches alternative market in Canada
Investment Technology Group, Inc. today announced the launch of MATCH Now, an alternative market that offers continuous, price-improved matching for dealers and clients trading Canadian equities. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:51:47 GMT)
Investment bank to create 40 jobs
Investment bank Merrill Lynch is to set up a ¤30m new research and development centre at its offices in Leopardstown in south Dublin. The centre, which is being backed by IDA Ireland, will create 40 new jobs. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:38:55 GMT)
Bombardier Announces the Write-Off of its Investment in Metronet
Bombardier (TSX: BBD.A)(TSX: BBD.B) announced today its decision to write-off its investment in Metronet following the release of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Arbiter's draft directions on interim infrastructure service charge (ISC) for Metronet Rail BCV Limited issued on Monday, July 16th, 2007. Given the uncertainties regarding Metronet's funding position following the Arbiter's draft ... (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:58:50 GMT)
Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust Announces July 2007 Distribution
Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: REF.UN)("CREIT") today announced its July 2007 monthly distribution in the amount of 11.08 cents per unit (C$1.33 annualized). The July distribution will be payable on August 15, 2007 to Unitholders of record July 31, 2007. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:28:16 GMT)
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