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FACTBOX-Government of Singapore Investment Corporation
SINGAPORE, Aug 1 (Reuters) - The Government of Singapore Investment Corp. (GIC) manages the bulk of the country's foreign currency reserves, investing more than US$100 billion abroad in what it calls "longer-term and high-yielding assets". (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 04:22:04 GMT)
Australian Ethical Investment Releases Full Year Profit Expectation (AEF.AX, 00744958, 20070801)
Australian Ethical Investment announced that management accounts for June 2007 have now firmed and AEI's expectation is that profit for the year to 30 June 2007 will be approximately $1.8m, or approximately 33% above that recorded for the previous corresponding period. This expectation is based on unaudited and draft management accounts to end June 2007. The increase in profit expectation results ... (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 04:37:00 GMT)
BNP Paribas Second-Quarter Profit Climbs on Investment Banking
Aug. 1 (Bloomberg) -- BNP Paribas SA, France's biggest bank by market value, said profit rose 20 percent in the second quarter on higher investment bank earnings. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 05:15:26 GMT)
BNP Paribas Profit Climbs 20% on Investment Banking (Update1)
Aug. 1 (Bloomberg) -- BNP Paribas SA, France's biggest bank by market value, said profit rose 20 percent in the second quarter on higher investment banking earnings. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 05:56:04 GMT)
Investment goal-setting workshop begins Aug. 8
Edward Jones financial adviser to host investment workshop beginning Aug. 8. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 06:32:02 GMT)
HCM City plans VND47.5bil for investment promotion
VietNamNet Bridge – HCMC authorities have approved a program for investment, trade, and tourism promotion worth some VND47.5bil, according to the city's website. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:00:38 GMT)
Financial News Presents The World Property & Investment Expo
(Full text of a statement. Contact details below.) The Financial News Presents 'The World Property & Investment Expo 2007' September 14-16, 2007, KINTEX, South Korea SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2007--The Financial News, 'First-Class' economic daily in Korea, and Rootiz Korea, the Leader in a real estate consulting firm & real estate portal service in South Korea, announced today ... (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:08:03 GMT)
Asian Investment, Climate Top APEC Agenda
Building investment in east Asia and securing a steady energy supply without increasing the risk of climate change will top the agenda at this week's gathering of 21 Asia-Pacific finance ministers, the meeting's chairman said Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:31:27 GMT)
Nikko AM Appoints Soo Nam Ng as Chief Investment Officer at its Singapore Subsidiary
Nikko ( Nachrichten ) Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) (Timothy F. McCarthy, Chairman and CEO) today announces the appointment of Mr. Soo Nam Ng as Chief Investment Officer of Nikko Asset Management Singapore Limited (NAMS), a Singapore-based subsidiary of Nikko AM. In this role, Mr. Ng will be responsible for the development of Nikko AM group ' s investment management capability in Asia ... (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 09:13:16 GMT)
China warns firms off illegal stock investment
BEIJING, Aug 1 (Reuters) - China on Wednesday issued a fresh warning to state-owned enterprises not to use bank loans for illicit investment in shares and property. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:29:09 GMT)
Asian Investment, Climate on APEC Agenda
Building investment in east Asia and securing a steady energy supply without worsening climate change will top the agenda at this week's gathering of 21 Asia-Pacific finance ministers, the meeting's chairman said Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:38:09 GMT)
JETRO Announces 6th US-Japan Investment Initiative Seminar to be Held in Osaka September 12th
Tokyo, Japan, Aug 1, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - The 6th US-Japan Investment Initiative Seminar will be held in Osaka on September 12th, 2007, following the close of the 39th Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-Midwest US Association in Tokyo (September 9th to 11th). (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:58:00 GMT)
S&P warns of rising number of sub-investment grade firms
SINGAPORE : Ratings agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) warned that there's a rising number of Asian companies that are below investment grade. It said investors need to price in the risks associated with such lower-rated firms. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:38:05 GMT)
CHIP Reit Sold to Investment Group in C$1.2 Billion Transaction
Aug. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian Hotel Income Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, which owns 32 hotels, said it agreed to be bought by a British Columbia investment group for C$1.2 billion ($1.1 billion) including debt. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:51:44 GMT)
CHIP REIT to be acquired by B.C. Investment Management Corp. in $1.2B deal
VANCOUVER (CP) - British Columbia Investment Management Corp. has struck a $1.2-billion deal to acquire Canadian Hotel Income Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HOT.UN), offering $19.10 per unit. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:54:41 GMT)
CHIP REIT to be acquired investment group in $1.2-billion deal
British Columbia Investment Management Corp. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:29:11 GMT)
MGIC Investment Continues Down Trend
(RTTNews) - MGIC Investment (MTG) is falling Wednesday, continuing its down trend that has controlled the stock since mid-July. At 10:20 am EST, the stock was trading at $34.35, a loss of $4.31 on the day. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:32:34 GMT)
Canadian Hotel Signs Agreement To Be Bought By British Columbia Investment Management For Nearly $1.2 Bln - Quick Facts
(RTTNews) - Canadian Hotel Income Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (HOT-DBA.TO) on Wednesday said its board of trustees signed a support agreement in favour of a cash takeover offer of $19.10 per unit by British Columbia Investment Management Corporation. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:46:43 GMT)
CHIP REIT to be acquired by B.C. Investment Management Corp. in $1.2B deal
August 1, 2007 - 11:07 a.m. VANCOUVER (CP) - British Columbia Investment Management Corp. has struck a $1.2-billion deal to acquire Canadian Hotel Income Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HOT.UN), continuing a spate of takeovers in the Canadian hotel and real estate trust sector. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:24:51 GMT)
Rice: Mideast arms package an investment
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told Saudi Arabia's foreign minister in Jeddah on Wednesday a $20 billion Middle East arms sale was an investment. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:19:39 GMT)
Stocks remain a strong investment opportunity, analyst says
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- David Brady of Brady Investment Counsel in Chicago says that despite the volatile down days the stock market lived through a week ago -- and which it may see again -- stocks remain a strong investment opportunity. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:10:21 GMT)
Telecom's rivals face investment struggle
Telecom's rivals could struggle to make their broadband investment profitable, even though the price they will pay to use the local loop is lower than expected, analysts say. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:17:14 GMT)
'Wall of worry' slams investment banks' stocks
Concern over the fate of two tattered Bear Stearns (BSC) hedge funds continued to cast a shadow over the stocks of Wall Street's biggest investment banks Wednesday. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 01:48:04 GMT)
Investment firms facing skills shortage
A lack of quality personnel looms as the main challenge to investment companies expecting further market growth in the coming years, a survey of CEOs has found. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 03:49:21 GMT)
INVESTMENT GROWTH SPEEDS IN CHINA'S ELECTRONICS IT INDUSTRY
Statistics The growth of fixed assets investment in China's electronics and IT industry accelerated in the first half of 2007 but still lower than the average of manufacturing industries in the country. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:32:27 GMT)
Investment Growth Speeds In China's Electronics IT Industry
The growth of fixed assets investment in China's electronics and IT industry accelerated in the first half of 2007 but still lower than the average of manufacturing industries in the country. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:32:27 GMT)
Ukraine boosts investment in energy
RBC, 02.08.2007, Moscow 09:59:42. Ukraine increased capital investment in the fuel and energy complex by 14 percent to $500m in the first half of 2007 compared to the same period a year earlier, according to Ukrainian Fuel and Energy Minister Yury Boyko. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 06:17:23 GMT)
Former Dell CEO is named investment adviser at TPG
Deposed Dell Inc. Chief Executive Kevin Rollins has found a new home at private-equity giant TPG Capital, formerly known as Texas Pacific Group, serving as a senior adviser on global investment strategies in the technology sector. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 06:55:03 GMT)
Bear Stearns Hires New Head 0f Investment Banking
TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Bear Stearns Japan Ltd. said Thursday it has hired former Mizuho Securities banker Haruhiko Masuda as head of its Japanese investment banking operations. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 07:33:07 GMT)
Arroyo forms task force vs investment scams
President Arroyo on Thursday ordered the creation of a task force to prevent the proliferation of illegal network investment schemes in the country. Mrs. Arroyo created the Investor Protection Task Force through Administrative Order No. 185. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 07:59:43 GMT)
Does Your Investment Manager Measure Up?
Picture yourself at a fancy party. There is a group of high-powered professionals is in the corner guffawing and comparing the performance of their investment managers . Strange, unfamiliar terms drift through the air: Sharpe ratio, alpha, r-squared, down-market capture ratio ... (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:31:50 GMT)
Credit Suisse, Barclays lifted by investment bank profits
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- European banking giants Credit Suisse and Barclays on Thursday both reported record investment banking performances, buoyed by stronger equity and fixed income trading, with the pair also playing down exposure to the subprime markets. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:40:21 GMT)
Sabah's Rich Urged To Diversify Investment Portfolio
KOTA KINABALU, August 2 (Bernama) -- Sabah's affluent investors have been urged to diversify their investment portfolio and move away from their conservative investment trends. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:49:36 GMT)
Russia reports higher fixed investment
RBC, 02.08.2007, Moscow 15:08:25. Russia's fixed investment grew by 27.2 percent to RUR579.8bn (approx. USD22.65bn) in June 2007 compared to the same month in 2006, the Russian Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) reported today. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:02:35 GMT)
Ahead of the Bell: Investment Banks
A Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst said Thursday the turmoil shaking the financial markets provides the opportunity to buy investment banks' stocks cheaply. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:10:54 GMT)
Wall Street investment banks boast strong quarterly earnings
The five largest U.S. investment banks generated strong quarterly net revenues and earnings despite adverse conditions stemming from the domestic residential mortgage market, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:52:03 GMT)
Investment Technology Group Earnings Dip
Investment Technology Group Inc., a provider of technology-based trading services and transaction research, said Thursday its second-quarter earnings fell 2 percent as expenses grew. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:02:05 GMT)
Mercantile moves into investment banking
Commercial customers of Mercantile Bank will have access to investment banking services through a newly announced partnership between Stephens Inc. and Mercantile's parent company, The South Financial Group. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:00:59 GMT)
Former TD Bank CEO to head inaugural board of Alberta Investment Management Corp.
Former TD Bank CEO, Charles Baillie, has been named to head the board of the Alberta government’s investment corporation, Alberta Investment Management Corp. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:06:50 GMT)
Investment Technology Group Earnings Dip
Investment Technology Group Inc., a provider of technology-based trading services and transaction research, said Thursday its second-quarter earnings fell 2 percent as expenses grew. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:57:20 GMT)
Credit Suisse 2Q net profits driven by investment banking revenues
LONDON, August 2 (newratings.com) – Switzerland-based banking company Credit Suisse Group ( CSX.FSE ) Thursday reported a 48% increase in its second quarter net profits, driven by record investment banking earnings. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:27:53 GMT)
Former TD Bank CEO to head inaugural board of Alberta Investment Management Corp.
Former TD Bank CEO, Charles Baillie, has been named to head the board of the Alberta government’s investment corporation, Alberta Investment Management Corp. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:07:07 GMT)
India, Pak should move forward to investment: Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi, Aug 2 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jairam Ramesh today said that India and Pakistan should take next leap to investment trade. "I believe that now from trade in goods and services we should take the next leap to investment," Ramesh said after meeting visiting Pakistani delegation. "We discussed possibilities of how to stimulate bilateral ... (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:22:00 GMT)
Kenya: I&M Bank Sells 12 Percent Stake to Investment Groups
Investment and Mortgages (I&M) Bank has sold a 12 per cent stake to two leading European development institutions in a deal that will boost its global profile and ease transactions on the international scene. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:53:40 GMT)
US railroads seek investment tax credit for track
CHICAGO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - U.S. railroads are lobbying Congress to back tax-credit legislation aimed at boosting rail investment, citing the need for an injection of cash to help lay fresh track. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:33:08 GMT)
US railroads seek investment tax credit for track
CHICAGO, Aug 2 - U.S. railroads are lobbying Congress to back tax-credit legislation aimed at boosting rail investment, citing the need for an injection of cash to help lay fresh track. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 17:33:08 GMT)
Mercantile moves into investment banking
Commercial customers of Orlando-based Mercantile Bank will have access to investment banking services through a newly announced partnership between Stephens Inc. and Mercantile's parent company, The South Financial Group. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:01:40 GMT)
Cash in on Fortress' Investment Prowess
Fortress Investment Group is placing its bets on these stocks. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:03:09 GMT)
Australia and Japan Agree on New Tax Treaty to Boost Investment
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Australia and Japan have agreed to adopt a new income tax treaty aimed at boosting investment between the nations, said Treasurer Peter Costello and Finance Minister Koji Omi. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 23:37:30 GMT)
Montgomery McCracken Acquires Investment Group
Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads has created an investment management practice by acquiring the Corsell Law Group in Philadelphia. The creation of the practice wasn't high on any management priority list, but Chairman Stephen Madva says the timing couldn't have been better: "With more and more money in private equity offerings, it could not be more ... current." Laura Corsell says leaving ... (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 04:14:20 GMT)
RBS profit grows 19%, led by investment banking arm
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Royal Bank of Scotland Group reported a 19% rise in profit Friday, topping market expectations after strong growth from its corporate and investment banking division and its wealth management arm. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 08:25:21 GMT)
Investment income fall lowers profit at Fairfax
Profit at Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited fell 27 per cent in the second quarter as poor investment gains outweighed better underwriting results, the company reported yesterday. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 08:42:27 GMT)
Indian investment in Pakistan increases
Karachi, Aug 3 (ANI): Despite Pakistan's policy of discouraging Indian investment, Islamabad has received 0.6 million dollars in private investment from India during the last two financial years. In 2005-06, Pakistan had received 0.5 million dollars investment from India, while it received 0.1 million dollars in 2006-07, The Nation reported. The official documents, however, did not show as ... (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:06:07 GMT)
Industrial Investment sells 48.88 pct to Nimbus, others
MUMBAI, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Financial services firm Industrial Investment Trust Ltd. said on Friday it was in a deal to sell 48.88 percent of the company to Nimbus India Ltd. and three other investors. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:10:33 GMT)
Beijing faces investment outcry
The first purchase by the Chinese government's new overseas investment fund, a $3 billion stake in the Blackstone Group, has backfired badly and produced an unusual public backlash within China. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:20:58 GMT)
Union Investment Halts Redemptions From $1.3 Billion Bond Fund
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Union Investment Asset Management Holding AG, Germany's third-largest mutual fund manager, halted redemptions from its ABS-Invest Fund after clients pulled 100 million euros ($137 million) in the past month. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:45:56 GMT)
Former Investment Guru Gets Prison
Former investment guru, author and speaker Wade Cook has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison and ordered to pay millions in back taxes and underreported income as part of a tax evasion case. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:53:09 GMT)
Union Investment Halts Redemptions From Bond Fund (Update2)
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Union Investment Asset Management Holding AG, Germany's third-largest mutual fund manager, halted redemptions from a fund holding subprime mortgages after clients withdrew 100 million euros ($137 million) in the past month. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:15:36 GMT)
Will water investment follow energy? Treatment outfit gets $25 million
Blog: Clear Water Compliance Services, which cleans up water from industrial sites, gets investment from hedge fund to expand. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:03:05 GMT)
Union Investment Halts Redemptions From Bond Fund (Update3)
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Union Investment Asset Management Holding AG, Germany's third-largest mutual fund manager, halted redemptions from a fund holding subprime mortgages after clients withdrew about 10 percent of the assets in the past month. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:30:54 GMT)
American Home Mortgage Investment Shutting Doors
American Home Mortgage Investment to close doors Friday, lay off 7,000 employees. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:31:58 GMT)
Best-selling investment writer sentenced for tax evasion
Former investment guru Wade Cook was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after being convicted for evading millions in dollars in income taxes. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:43:48 GMT)
Brazil's Bovespa Sees Record Foreign Investment Outflow in July
August 3 (Bloomberg) -- Foreign investors sold 3.25 billion reais more of Brazilian shares than they bought in July, the biggest monthly outflow of investment, on concern that credit problems in the U.S. will slow economic growth. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:13:31 GMT)
Union Investment Halts Redemptions From Bond Fund (Update4)
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Union Investment Asset Management Holding AG, Germany's third-largest mutual fund manager, halted redemptions from a fund holding subprime mortgages after clients withdrew about 10 percent of the assets in the past month. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:30:46 GMT)
Japan, Australia Agree To Revise Tax Pact To Spur Mutual Investment
COOLUM (Australia), Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Japan and Australia agreed to revise a bilateral tax treaty to lower taxation on dividend income and patent royalties in an attempt to spur mutual trade and investment, Japanese Finance Ministry officials said. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 03:11:47 GMT)
Investment guru sentenced in fraud
Former investment guru, author and speaker Wade Cook has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison and ordered to pay millions in back taxes on underreported income as part of a tax evasion case. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 09:21:39 GMT)
Esam Janahi elected Chairman of Gulf Finance House Investment Bank
Gulf Finance House Investment Bank (GFH) today announced that the Board of Directors has elected Esam Janahi to succeed Dr. Fuad Al-Omar as Chairman of the investment bank. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 11:21:12 GMT)
RIL plans USD 14-bn investment in E&P, pipeline projects
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) today announced its plan to embark on a massive USD 12-14 billion investment programme in the next two to three years to carry out various exploration and production projects, apart from laying of 1,400-km East-West pipeline. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 13:14:26 GMT)
HDFC eyes investment banking business
HDFC Bank, the second largest private sector bank in the country, is gearing up to enter the investment banking business. The bank has applied to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 18:34:40 GMT)
Cruz: Annuity ‘insurance’ can be a good investment
My wife, Georgina, has spent close to $4,000 the past two years for “investment insurance” she didn’t need. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 03:49:22 GMT)
Investment Dar $326m H1 profit
Kuwait's Investment Dar has posted an H1 profit of $326.2m, with its Q2 earnings more than doubling on the same period in 2006, thanks mainly to the $173.6m profit accrued from the sale of its majority holding in Al Madar Finance and Investment in June, reported Reuters. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 04:21:51 GMT)
Yanbu investment passes $13bn
A report issued by the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu and cited by the Arab News reveals that industrial investment in Yanbu has now exceeded $13.3bn and should reach $18.9bn next year. Meanwhile, investment in commercial and housing projects now totals $1.4bn. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 05:51:10 GMT)
Prime City Investment at Astrum Towers, Istanbul, Turkey
From an amazing 29,092 GBP, city property in Turkey´s emerging Büyükçekmece of Istanbul is today offering excellent investment potential, according to The International Property Investment Network (IPIN). Tipped by top economists as a prime investment location, Istanbul offers various opportunities in Büyükçekmece, such as this carefully selected development at Astrum Towers. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 07:01:00 GMT)
Establishment of RERA will help increase Dubai's share of world property investment
Establishment of RERA will help increase Dubai's share of world property investment (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 07:02:39 GMT)
Robert Vicci Joins The Hampshire Companies as Investment Manager
The Hampshire Companies has announced the appointment of Robert Vicci, RPA as Investment Manager. (PRWeb Aug 5, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/U3VtbS1NYWduLVByb2YtU3F1YS1UaGlyLVplcm8= (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 07:12:33 GMT)
Prime City Investment at Astrum Towers, Istanbul, Turkey
From an amazing 29,092 GBP, city property in Turkey´s emerging Büyükçekmece of Istanbul is today offering excellent investment potential, according to The International Property Investment Network (IPIN). Tipped by top economists as a prime investment location, Istanbul offers various opportunities in Büyükçekmece, such as this carefully selected ... (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 07:14:02 GMT)
Investment, corruption linked
SPRINGFIELD - For the five childhood friends with varying political aspirations, it turned out to be more of a clubhouse than an investment. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 07:49:52 GMT)
Global announces successful closing of First Jordan Investment Company's IPO
Global Investment House 'Global' announced today the successful closing of the recent public offering of First Jordan Investment Company (FJIC) in record time and about four times over subscription. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 08:51:15 GMT)
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Sanctions Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, LLC and Merrill Lynch ...
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced today the issuance of an order filing and simultaneously settling charges against Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, LLC (MLIM) and Merrill Lynch Alternative Investments , LLC (MLAI), both of Plainsboro, New Jersey. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 13:42:17 GMT)
Edison to double investment by 2013
Italy's Edison plans to invest more than 4.5 billion euros ($6.17 billion) by 2013 mostly in gas, foreign activities and renewable energies, the utility's Chief Executive told a newspaper on Sunday. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 16:19:51 GMT)
RIL likely to stall investment
Mumbai, Aug 5: Reliance Industries is mulling to put on hold the $5.2-billion investment in developing a gas field off the east coast following a threat from lead vendors and bankers to stop equipment supplies and finances over doubts about the company’s ability to payback. The doubt has arisen following absence of government approval of its proposed fuel price. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 18:51:21 GMT)
3i makes first China onshore investment
The UK private equity firm 3i is making its first direct investment in China, which comes after a regulatory overhaul designed to manage more closely the increasing levels of foreign capital entering the country. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 21:11:23 GMT)
Investment firm names operating partner
Norwest Equity Partners named Dan Gladney an operating partner with its investment staff focusing on health care investments. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:26:30 GMT)
Investment managers say tax changes could strangle growth
Private equity funds -- the current investment rage among Wall Street investors and the wealthy -- face tax increases in the U.S. and Europe amid consternation over excess profits, displaced workers and tax loopholes. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:27:21 GMT)
Apollo Investment Corp. Is Oversold
Marc Forgang submits: The private equity party is not over - by a long shot. There are a number of oversold quality stocks out there including Blackstone , Fortress , Capital Source and one that has not been in the headlines, Apollo Investment Corp. . (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 05:11:07 GMT)
Amazon leads investment in music site AmieStreet
NEW YORK (Reuters) -AmieStreet, a digital music site that prices songs of new artists according to their popularity, said on Monday that Amazon.com Inc. is leading a first round of investment in the start-up. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 05:12:35 GMT)
Moody's to Keep India's Rating Below Investment Grade (Update1)
Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- India's local currency bonds will keep a non-investment rating as the government isn't reducing its budget deficit fast enough, Moody's Investors Service said. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 05:25:34 GMT)
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UAE Is Gulf's Second Largest Foreign Investment Destination
DUBAI, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Foreign direct investment flows into the UAE have been increasing steadily from the beginning of this decade. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 08:49:44 GMT)
3i makes first China onshore investment
The UK private equity firm 3i is making its first direct investment in China, which comes after a regulatory overhaul designed to manage more closely the increasing levels of foreign capital entering the country. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:18:06 GMT)
Investment fund demands dismissal of Norilsk Nickel Board
RBC, 06.08.2007, Moscow 14:13:50. The Russian investment fund Oneksim group demands an early dismissal of Norilsk Nickel's Board of Directors. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:32:32 GMT)
U.K. investment co. Lion Capital LLP to buy Russian juice maker
MOSCOW, August 6 (RIA Novosti) - British investment company Lion Capital LLP is set to take over Russia's third largest juice producer, Nidan Juices, investment bank Troika Dialog said Monday. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:44:47 GMT)
Amazon leads investment in music site AmieStreet
NEW YORK (Reuters) -AmieStreet, a digital music site that prices songs of new artists according to their popularity, said on Monday that Amazon.com Inc. is leading a first round of investment in the start-up. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:19:39 GMT)
UBS Investment Bank Announces the Addition of Short Term Ratings for Equity Research
UBS ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) Investment Bank today announced enhancements to its equity research ratings system. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:27:52 GMT)
SureFire Lands Investment
Fountain Valley-based SureFire LLC, a manufacturer of compact, high performance flashlights, weapons, and tactical equipment, said today that it has received an investment from Broadsword Partners, Brooklyn NY Holdings, and Goldman, Sachs & Co.... (more) (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:42:23 GMT)
Advance Nanotech Provides Update on Singular ID Investment, Says Value of Original Stake Has Increased More Than 300%
NEW YORK, BUSINESS WIRE -- Advance Nanotech, Inc., (OTCBB: AVNA), a leading provider of financing and support services to drive the commercialization of nanotechnology-related products for homeland security and display technologies, today provided an update on its investment in Singular ID Pte Ltd, the provider of the integrated high-technology enterprise brand security system called enxure. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:43:13 GMT)
Oil majors have made dlrs 10 billion investment in Iran
Iran - US - Oil The international oil companies have made dlrs 10 billion in investment in Iranian oil and gas sectors in the past several years, member of Majlis Presiding Board Ahmad Nejabat said on Monday. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:24:16 GMT)
Apartment Investment & Management "underweight," target price reduced
NEW YORK, August 6 (newratings.com) - Analyst David Harris of Lehman Brothers reiterates his "underweight" rating on Apartment Investment & Management Co ( AIV.NYS ), while raising his estimates for the company. The target price has been reduced from $50 to $45. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:13:04 GMT)
Putin calls for clear foreign investment rules in energy sector -1
MOSCOW, August 6 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's president called Monday for improvements to rules for foreign investment in the country's oil and gas sector, to ensure clarity and transparency. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:44:47 GMT)
Socially responsible investment 'better for the long term good'
It was a sign on a beach in north-east England advising against eating the shellfish due to pollution that first alerted a teenage Mike Taylor to environmental issues. Now with a large pension fund to run, he is keen to put his principles into practice by investing responsibly, taking account of environmental, social and governance issues. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:03:01 GMT)
Forbes report: Damon is Hollywood's best investment
Matt Damon is Hollywood's best investment, says Forbes.com. For every dollar he was paid for his last three roles, Damon brought in $29 of gross income, the site calculated. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 06:00:36 GMT)
Offers on investment funds
Valletta Fund Management Ltd (VFM) has launched offers on its multi-manager range of investment funds. The range consists of five funds. The upfront charge on the funds has been discounted with immediate effect to 2.5 per cent until September 30. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 07:35:14 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-08-07 09:07 GMT: Prodesse Investment Q2 core net income per average share 0.17 usd vs 0.10
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Prodesse Investment Ltd said its second-quarter core net income per average share rose to 0.17 usd from 0.10 usd last year. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 08:20:18 GMT)
Foreign direct investment in Israel $548 mln in July
Aug 7 (Reuters) - Foreigners injected $548 million of direct investment into Israel in July to reach $4.2 billion for the first seven months of 2007, the Bank of Israel said on Tuesday. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 08:47:47 GMT)
ots.CorporateNews: Eurocastle Investment Limited / Eurocastle to ...
Guernsey (ots) - Eurocastle Investment Limited (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: EUI1 and Euronext Amsterdam: ECT) today announces that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2007 on Thursday, 16 August 2007 before the market opens. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 09:59:06 GMT)
Darkom signs an agreement with Bindar Trading and Investment Company
Aligned with its aims to provide a home for every Jordanian, Darkom, Jordan's first housing loan insurance company, recently signed an agreement with Bindar Trading and Investment Company. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 11:06:01 GMT)
UAE's Al Qudra holding, Algerian government sign investment agreement
UAE's Al Qudra holding, Algerian government sign investment agreement (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:02:21 GMT)
Asia faces huge environment clean-up cost due to lack of investment - ADB
MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - The lack of investment in sanitation has forced many Asian countries to face huge financial costs on cleaning the environment saddled by massive surface and groundwater pollution, Asian Development Bank (ADB) said. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:11:42 GMT)
Darkom Signs an Agreement with Bindar Trading and Investment Company
Amman, Jordan-(07 August 2007)- Aligned with its aims to provide a home for every Jordanian, Darkom Darkom , Jordan's first housing loan insurance company, recently signed an agreement with Bindar Trading and Investment Company. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:11:56 GMT)
Consumers to Benefit from Emerging E-Payment Ecosystem; NCR makes Strategic Investment in ViVOtech
Nachrichten ) /">NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) today announced that it has made a strategic investment in Silicon Valley-based ViVOtech, Inc, and will use the contactless payment leader ' s set of technologies to allow consumers to make contactless payments with RF-enabled credit or debit cards and near field communication (NFC)-related mobile phones. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:28:00 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-08-07 13:13 GMT: Asia faces huge environment clean-up cost due to lack of investment - ADB
MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - The lack of investment in sanitation has forced many Asian countries to face huge financial costs on cleaning the environment saddled by massive surface and groundwater pollution, Asian Development Bank (ADB) said. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:37:01 GMT)
Morgan Stanley Names Smith Head of U.K. Investment Banking
Aug. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Morgan Stanley named Simon Smith head of U.K. investment banking, succeeding Brian Magnus, who will run the European private equity business with Graham Keniston-Cooper. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:10:44 GMT)
Mag: Damon is Hollywood's best investment
Matt Damon is Hollywood's best investment, says Forbes.com. For every dollar he was paid for his last three roles, Damon brought in $29 of gross income, the site calculated. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:04:45 GMT)
CLX Investment Company Announces Appointment of Vera Leonard as President/CEO for Zonda, Incorporated
CLX Investment Company, Inc. today announced the appointment of Vera Leonard to the position of President/Chief Executive Officer of Zonda, Incorporated, in which CLX holds a 31% equity interest. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:09:00 GMT)
UBS Investment Bank adds short term ratings for equity research
UBS Investment Bank has expanded its equity research ratings system. Analysts will now have the option of assigning a short term “buy” or “sell” rating to capture expected near-term movements in the share price, without changing the 12-month recommendation. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:51:50 GMT)
Rogerscasey Reviews Institutional Investment in Africa: New Developing Market Opportunity
DARIEN, Conn.----Rogerscasey, one of the nation's leading investment consultants, announced today that it has made available a new research paper, via its website www.rogerscasey.com , which explores emerging institutional investment opportunities in Africa. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:06:00 GMT)
Maryland software firm gets equity investment
Software developer Symbio Group has received an equity investment from telecommunications engineering provider eOn Communications Corp. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:40:20 GMT)
DKN Financial Group Announces Further Minority Investment (DKN.AX, 00746641, 20070808)
DKN Financial Group announced a minority investment in UPA Financial Solutions, an integrated financial services company with significant business acquisition plans. Based in Southport, but with national rollout plans, UPA brings together key professional services providers such as accountants, solicitors and business brokers with financial services advisers to provide an holistic service to ... (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 22:36:00 GMT)
Saudi Arabia attracts $18.3b foreign investment in 2006
JEDDAH — There has been a remarkable increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi Arabian General Investments Authority (Sagia). (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:51:46 GMT)
Iraqi Gov't OKs Foreign Investment in Oil
Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish government approved a regional oil law on Tuesday, paving the way for foreign investment in their northern oil and gas fields. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:55:56 GMT)
The $6 Million Investment Challenge
The $6 Million Investment Challenge launched in New Zealand this month is offering companies a chance to get investment ready and expand their operations into the UK. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:24:04 GMT)
HK Businessmen Attend Conference On Vietnam Investment
More than 200 Hong Kong businessmen attended a conference in Hong Kong on August 7 that focused on Vietnam's investment environment. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:09:16 GMT)
HK BUSINESSMEN ATTEND CONFERENCE ON VIETNAM INVESTMENT
Vietnam More than 200 Hong Kong businessmen attended a conference in Hong Kong on August 7 that focused on Vietnam's investment environment. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 05:09:16 GMT)
RUXX investment index set to open 0.49% up
MOSCOW, August 8 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's investment index will open Wednesday at 768.13 points, up 0.49% following Tuesday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 06:14:57 GMT)
Belarus Keen To Expand Trade, Investment Ties With Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Belarus, an Eastern European country of 10 million people, is keen to forge and enhance trade and investment cooperation with Malaysia. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 06:19:31 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-08-08 08:25 GMT: JSM Indochina completes first investment, in Phnom Penh shopping centre
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - JSM Indochina Ltd said it has completed its first investment, in Embassy Center, an anchored-retail shopping centre in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:50:38 GMT)
India seeks more investment from the Gulf region: Minister
Dubai, Aug 8 (PTI) India, which is wooing foreign investment in all sectors especially in infrastructure, is eying FDI's from the cash-rich Gulf region. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:10:06 GMT)
Vietnam-Japan opportunities on trade and investment co-operation discussed
Nhan Dan Online - Opportunities on trade and investment co-operation between Vietnam and Japan was the theme of a seminar held on August 8 in Hanoi. According to Ken Arakawa, senior advisor for JETRO, Vietnam and Japan share many cultural similarities. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:12:54 GMT)
IFC to help promote Yogyakarta`s investment opportunities
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank`s private sector division, will help promote investment opportunities and create fields of employment in Yogyakarta, an IFC official said. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:31:17 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-08-08 10:42 GMT: European real estate investment up 9 pct to 120.7 bln eur, demand to stay strong
FRANKFURT (Thomson Financial) - Direct real estate investment in Europe in the first half rose 9 pct to 120.7 bln eur and demand is expected to stay strong in 2007, although UK growth is expected to lag behind continental Europe, a report showed. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:06:49 GMT)
UAE investment bank to launch telecom fund targeting Arab, South Asian firms
UAE investment bank to launch telecom fund targeting Arab, South Asian firms ABU DHABI, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- An investment bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will launch a fund to invest in the shares of listed telecom firms in Arab ... (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:17:59 GMT)
Emirates Investment and Development launches Emivest Capital
Emirates Investment and Development Company PSC (Emivest) has created a new investment arm - Emivest Capital to source new investment and to provide corporate and advisory services. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:51:01 GMT)
Al Habtoor Motors Service Centre at Dubai Investment Park celebrates second anniversary
Al Habtoor Motors' state-of-the-art Service Centre at Dubai Investment Park, celebrates its successful achievements on the occasion of its second anniversary. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:06:01 GMT)
PRESS RELEASE: Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. Retains Spencer Clarke LLC as Investment Banker
(Amsterdam, the Netherlands) August 8, 2007 - Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:PLGC) announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Spencer Clarke LLC, a New York-based, full service investment banking and retail brokerage firm. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:18:37 GMT)
Ont. investment fraud suspect found after 5-month search
An eastern Ontario investment broker charged after clients lost millions invested with his company has been found by police after a five-month search. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:38:51 GMT)
Playlogic seeking further investment opportunities
Investment banking firm Spencer Clarke is to help PlayLogic build stronger relationships with the investment community as the publisher looks towards future growth. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:18:07 GMT)
Telenor calls EGM to resolve conflict over Ukraine investment
OSLO (Thomson Financial) - Norwegian telecoms operator Telenor ASA said it wants an extraordinary general meeting held in order to resolve an acriminous legal battle with Russian investment group Altimo over their joint investment in Ukraine. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:13:21 GMT)
NBI raids investment firm in Makati
Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation swooped down on an office of an alleged investment scam company Wednesday afternoon in Makati City, ABS-CBN News reported. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:44:44 GMT)
Meeting to discuss ethanol investment opportunities
UBLY — Company executives from Liberty Renewable Fuels, Michigan’s largest ethanol plant, announced this week that they are offering investment opportunities to local investors who want to help drive America’s energy independence. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:44:46 GMT)
African, Arabian countries seek Indian investment, expertise
Chandigarh, Aug 8 (PTI) Looking to strengthen economic ties with India, the African countries and the Arab League today sought Indian expertise and investment in many key areas, including agriculture, health, education and IT. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:56:45 GMT)
Japan's Direct Foreign Investment Rises 10% To $50.2 Billion In 2006-Nikkei
(RTTNews) - Japan's net direct foreign investment climbed 10% on the year to a record $50.2 billion in 2006, Nikkei reported Wednesday quoting a data released by the Japan External Trade Organization or JETRO. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:01:57 GMT)
Korea Mulls Minimum Capital Rule For Investment Banking-Report
SEOUL -(Dow Jones)- The South Korean government is considering awarding investment banking business licenses only to securities firms with more than KRW3 trillion of capital after the enactment of the Capital Markets Consolidation Act in 2009, the Chosun Ilbo reported, citing an unnamed government official. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 01:17:14 GMT)
Nippon Steel to brief on investment plan in Brazil
TOKYO, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Nippon Steel Corp. , the world's second-biggest steel company, said it would brief on its investment planS at its Brazilian affiliate Usiminas at 2:15 p.m. (0515 GMT). (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 03:47:31 GMT)
Investment in public transport starts
Figures released today by the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) show that investment in public transport in Auckland is paying dividends. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:10:04 GMT)
Merrill hires for private investment banking push
Société Générale, the French bank, has hired a new chief investment officer for its Asian private banking arm from rival ABN Amro in the latest sign of febrile competition in the region's burgeoning wealth market. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:15:57 GMT)
Emivest's new investment arm
Emirates Investment and Development Company PSC (Emivest) has created a new investment arm - Emivest Capital to source new investment and toprovide corporate and advisory services. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:36:11 GMT)
RUXX investment index set to open 2.72% up
MOSCOW, August 9 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's investment index will open Thursday at 789.01 points, up 2.72% following Wednesday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 05:44:57 GMT)
Okonite celebrates expansion, additional investment could follow
It was a day of pride and celebration for The Okonite Company Wednesday as it reaffirmed its commitment to Orangeburg by announcing $17.8 million in new capital investment. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:01:30 GMT)
Czech president buys new house as investment - press
Prague- Czech President Vaclav Klaus and his wife Livia have bought a terraced house on the outskirts of Prague in Dablice neighbourhood as an investment for some 7 million crowns, Presidential Office spokesman Petr Hajek told the tabloid Blesk today. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:51:32 GMT)
Damon gives Hollywood's best return on investment
NEW YORK — Matt Damon is Hollywood's best investment, says Forbes.com. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 07:02:56 GMT)
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