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Pushing investment rate to higher level
There is a need to stimulate the domestic economy, particularly investment, as the economy has largely been driven by consumption and the external sector in the past several years. Now that the external segment has toned down, the domestic sector has little choice but to step up further. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:38:00 GMT)

Domestic investment climate in need of help
Over the weekend, the Ministry of Economic Affairs released results of an annual survey of local manufacturers who were asked to give their opinions about the domestic investment environment. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 02:23:11 GMT)

Seaports: good destinations for foreign investment now
VietNamNet Bridge – The government of Vietnam has been calling for foreign investment in domestic seaport system development, and foreign investors have responded enthusiastically. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 03:01:01 GMT)

UAE's capital to upgrade airport with US$7 bln investment
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s capital of Abu Dhabi will upgrade its airport with an investment of US$7 billion to meet increasing needs in air traffic, local newspaper Gulf News reported yesterday. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 03:28:45 GMT)

Assam Delegations To Visit Thailand To Attract Investment
Two delegations from Assam one from the government and another from the business sector will leave for Thailand tomorrow with the aim to attract investment for the state, Assam Industries Minister Pradyut Bordoloi said on Friday. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:29:11 GMT)

ASSAM DELEGATIONS TO VISIT THAILAND TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT
India / Nepal Two delegations from Assam one from the government and another from the business sector will leave for Thailand tomorrow with the aim to attract investment for the state, Assam Industries Minister Pradyut Bordoloi said on Friday. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:29:11 GMT)

RUXX investment index set to open 0.42% down
MOSCOW, October 1 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's investment index will open Monday at 827.01 points, down 0.42% following Friday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 06:20:39 GMT)

CEOs want easy ECB rules to boost investment - CII
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian firms want a relaxation in overseas borrowing rules as they plan to spend 25 percent of their investment in infrastructure projects in the next five years, a survey on chief executives said. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 06:50:36 GMT)

Singapore's DBS hires head of investment banking from ING
SINGAPORE, Oct 1 - Singapore's DBS Group Holdings has hired Elbert Pattijn from ING Bank as its new head of corporate and investment banking, the bank told Reuters on Monday. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 07:11:55 GMT)

UBS chief takes charge of investment banking
Marcel Rohner, UBS ’s new chief executive, is to take personal charge of the Swiss bank’s investment banking arm after heavy fixed income losses plunged it into the red in the third quarter. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 07:35:29 GMT)

China Policy On Housing Loans To Curb Speculative Investment
The new policy on housing loans released by China's central bank and the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) to enhance management of commercial housing loans is expected to curb speculative investment in real estate market. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:30:45 GMT)

CHINA POLICY ON HOUSING LOANS TO CURB SPECULATIVE INVESTMENT
Housing The new policy on housing loans released by China's central bank and the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) to enhance management of commercial housing loans is expected to curb speculative investment in real estate market. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:30:45 GMT)

Sharjah Investment Centre sells out all of its industrial plots in phase1
Sharjah Investment Centre, one of the leading real estate developments in Sharjah, announced the selling out of all the industrial plots that form stage one of the project. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:34:17 GMT)

Investment help is easy to find, but not everyone plays by the same rules
Investment help is easy to find, but not every money guru with answers is playing by the same rules. Related: Market puzzle: When to hold, when to fold (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:50:20 GMT)

News: Investment club rides out market troubles: Bosses of $200,000 portfolio react to summer volatility
Most summers, members of the Blyth Fund investment club take a break from their academic year discussions about portfolio monitoring and buying securities. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:55:45 GMT)

Carlisle ponders first step to Downtown Investment District
Carlisle Borough Council may consider taking the first step on Oct. 10 in the process to implement a proposed Downtown Investment District. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:19:54 GMT)

Cuba to open new stage in foreign investment
Havana, Oct 1 (IANS) In what may be seen as an attempt to open up its economy, Cuba is preparing to invite more foreign investment in a 'new climate' in the country and to prevent errors committed in the past, Foreign Investment Minister Marta Lomas said. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:39:36 GMT)

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust "outperform," estimates raised
NEW YORK, October 1 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Robert W Baird maintain their "outperform" rating on Washington Real Estate Investment Trust ( WRE.NYS ), while raising their estimates for the company. The target price is set to $47. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:37:17 GMT)

Saudi Arabia At 23rd Spot For Best Investment Climate
DUBAI, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabia has jumped 15 places to 23rd for best investment climate among 178 countries evaluated on the basis of 10 indicators that affect their business environment, according to the World Bank's Doing Business 2008 report. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:02:03 GMT)

Thailand approves Honda’s eco-car investment
BANGKOK - Thailand’s state-run investment promotion agency on Monday approved an investment worth nearly 200 million dollars by Japan’s Honda Motor Co. to produce fuel-efficient cars in the kingdom. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:05:40 GMT)

Thomas Weisel Partners to acquire investment bank Westwind for $146.7M
SAN FRANCISCO - Thomas Weisel Partners Group Inc. has struck a deal to acquire Westwind Partners of Toronto, an institutionally oriented investment bank focused on energy and mining sectors, for $146.7 million in stock and cash. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:30:00 GMT)

Insufficient investment in Eastern Siberia's resources exploration
RBC, 01.10.2007, Moscow 13:10:05. Investment in hydrocarbon exploration in Eastern Siberia is currently 4 to 5 times below the required level, Natural Resources Minister Yury Trutnev told a press conference held by RBC today. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:15:19 GMT)

Toronto investment bank Westwind bought by Thomas Weisel for US$146.7M
TORONTO - Westwind Partners, a 5½-year-old Toronto investment bank focused on the mining and energy sectors, is being taken over by Thomas Weisel Partners Group Inc. of San Francisco in a deal valued at US$146.7 million. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:11:26 GMT)

Technology Investment to Change Name
Technology Investment Capital Corp., which invests in technology-related companies, said Monday it plans to change its name to TICC Capital Corp. and broaden its investment policy to include other sectors. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:14:58 GMT)

South Africa: Fair Trade - Wesgro Exceeds Investment Target
Western Cape investment and trade promotion agency Wesgro facilitated nine outward trade and investment missions to key markets during the 2006-07 financial year, including countries that form part of the agency's Western African Trade Corridor programme, the agency said in its annual report. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:30:28 GMT)

Northeast investment week begins in Bangkok
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) In a bid to promote India's northeast to foreign investors, a Northeast India Trade and Investment Week was started in Bangkok Monday. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:34:17 GMT)

U.N.: Urban crime drives away investment
Fear of crime is driving investment away from cities in developing countries, where over half of all urban residents have been victims in the last five years, a United Nations report warned Monday. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:15:52 GMT)

Jakarta to foster investment cooperation with New South Wales
The Jakarta administration was expected to foster investment and trade cooperation with Australia`s state of New South Wales in the framework of sister city cooperation, Jakarta Deputy Vice Governor Fauzi Bowo said here Monday. (Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:55:19 GMT)

China's overseas investment rises 60% annually
China's net overseas investment hit US$21.16 billion in 2006, with an annual average growth rate of 60 percent over the past five years, according to a newly issued government statistical gazette. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:43:36 GMT)

Jakarta To Foster Investment Cooperation With New South Wales
JAKARTA, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Jakarta administration was expected to foster investment and trade cooperation with Australia's state of New South Wales in the framework of sister city cooperation, Jakarta Deputy Vice Governor Fauzi Bowo said. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 04:49:58 GMT)

Philippine State Pension Fund Eyes Overseas Investment
MANILA -(Dow Jones)- The Philippine state pension fund, Social Security System, or SSS, is looking at investing as much as PHP17.25 billion ($385 million) overseas and will soon start accepting proposals from fund managers to handle the investment, SSS President Corazon dela Paz said Tuesday. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 04:56:57 GMT)

RUXX investment index set to open 0.67% up
MOSCOW, October 2 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's investment index will open Tuesday at 832.52 points, up 0.67% following Monday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:05:44 GMT)

An investment that could change the world?
I've just finished the best and most exciting investment book I've read in recent memory, and I recommend it strongly. In fact, if you've spoken to me in the last few weeks, it's certain that you've heard me go on about it. And I'm going to go on about it a bit more right now. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:10:45 GMT)

Polychromix Announces Strategic Investment And Technology Advancement Agreement With In-Q-Tel
Polychromix Incorporated, an innovative developer of material analysis and chemical sensing technologies, recently announced a strategic investment and development agreement with In-Q-Tel, the independent strategic investment firm that identifies innovative technology solutions to support the mission of the broader U.S. Intelligence Community (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:12:51 GMT)

Fool's School Investment Club Tips
So you want to form an investment club, pooling your brains and money with others and learning together? Good for you! Here are some tips. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:19:05 GMT)

Global Investment House: Kuwait Stock Exchange performance
Global Investment House- Kuwait- Kuwait Stock Exchange Performance – September 2007 – During the month of September’ 2007, Kuwait market continued its northward movement. “Global” General Index reported a monthly increase of 0.77% as it ended the month of September-07 at 393.98 points. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:26:25 GMT)

Taiwan Labor Insurance Fund awards 44.9 bln twd stock investment deal to 7 cos
TAIPEI (XFN-ASIA) - The Labor Insurance Fund has awarded 44.9 bln twd in investment funds to seven securities investment trust fund companies for them to manage and invest in stocks, the Council of Labor Affairs said. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:38:22 GMT)

Saudi Investment Bank's outlook cut to negative on planned stake buy - Fitch
MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - Fitch Ratings said it has changed The Saudi Investment Bank's outlook to negative from stable for its long-term issuer default rating, due to the bank's planned acquisition of a 50 pct stake in Bahrain-based Albaraka Banking Group (ABG) via a share swap with ABG's parent. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:54:36 GMT)

UES CEO Chubais says 2006-2010 investment programme will be 3.175 trln roubles
MOSCOW (Thomson Financial) - RAO Unified Energy System ( Nachrichten ) chief executive Anatoly Chubais told a meeting of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RUIE) that his company's 2006-2010 investment programme will total 3.175 trn roubles, Interfax reported. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:05:04 GMT)

RAO UES divulges investment breakdown by industry
RBC, 02.10.2007, Moscow 13:27:42. RAO UES plans to place orders worth a total of RUR1.5 trillion (approx. USD60bn) with related industries as part of its investment program, the energy giant's head Anatoly Chubais told a meeting of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs today. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:15:23 GMT)

Fitch changes Saudi Investment Bank's outlook to negative; Affirms 'A-'/'F2'
Fitch Ratings has today changed The Saudi Investment Bank's (SAIB) Outlook to Negative from Stable for its Long-term Issuer Default rating (IDR). (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:21:39 GMT)

UES investment could offer related sectors $60 billion in orders
MOSCOW, October 2 (RIA Novosti) - Russian electricity monopoly Unified Energy System [RTS: EESR] expects its five-year investment program to bring related industries, orders worth over 1.5 trillion rubles ($60 billion). (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:28:48 GMT)

Do a little work before picking an investment firm
Q: We were taking a walk in Princeton and were shocked by how many investment firms lined the streets. What are the major differences investors should consider when evaluating different investment firms, (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:39:56 GMT)

Namibia: Heavy Investment Needed in Agriculture
AN investment of around N$886 million and much work, mainly in expansion and marketing, still needs to be done by both the Government and the private sector to unleash the potential of the agricultural sector, which has been moribund for a couple of years. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:12:32 GMT)

GEQF: Signs Contract with Brazilian Tourism and Investment
Global Equity Fund, Inc. (GEQF) announced that it has signed a contract with Brazilian Tourism and Investment. B.T.I. is developing and managing investment properties in Brazil, the latest of which is "The Miami", an upscale art deco development with state-of-the-art communications. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:41:16 GMT)

Whitestone Citibank provides professional investment advice
Not many banks can brag about having one of the top investment firms associated with their name, but Citibank is fortunate to have Smith Barney as its go-to company for help in the investment world. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:41:35 GMT)

Investment Managers Welcome New UK Property Funds,
The Investment Management Association (IMA) has welcomed the UK Treasury's new proposals for a Property Authorised Investment Funds (PAIFs) regime, which will ensure that pension funds charities and SIPP, ISA and CTF investors will no longer pay tax in the funds. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:50:03 GMT)

Union Investment Real Estate AG: Ausbau der strategischen Geschäftsfelder
Umsetzung der Wachstumsstrategie durch neue Managementorganisation / Bündelung von Spezial-Know how in sechs Asset Management-Einheiten / Fokussiertes Geschäftsmodell als Investment-Manager für Immobilien Die Union Investment Real Estate AG will ihre Wettbewerbsposition im internationalen Immobiliengeschäft durch die Neuaufstellung der Organisation und den Ausbau ihrer Kernkompetenzfelder weiter ... (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:03:45 GMT)

Care Investment Secures Warehouse Credit
Real estate investment trust Care Investment Trust Inc. secured a mortgage warehouse credit line of up to $300 million from Column Financial Inc., according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Tuesday. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:25:43 GMT)

One in 20 Canadians a victim of investment fraud: study
A new study conducted on behalf of the Canadian Securities Administrators shows that one in 20 Canadians is a victim of investment fraud. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:27:18 GMT)

AT&T ups its investment in Texas network
AT&T Inc. plans to invest approximately $1.25 billion in its Texas network in 2007, bringing its two-year total investment to nearly $3 billion. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:39:52 GMT)

1 million Canadians victims of investment fraud: study
An estimated 1 million Canadians have been victims of investment fraud at some point in their lives and most think the crooks get away with their crimes, a new study has found. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:27:06 GMT)

Credit Suisse Cuts 170 Investment Bank Jobs, Most Fixed Income
Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Credit Suisse Group, Switzerland's second-biggest bank, said it's eliminating about 170 jobs at its investment bank, mostly in fixed-income, in the second round of cuts at the Zurich-based bank in two weeks. (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:42:21 GMT)

Mumbai among Asia-Pacific's top 10 realty investment spots
Mumbai ranks 10th in the list of most attractive real estate investment destinations among the 20 Asia-Pacific cities studied for the Emerging Trends in Real Estate Asia Pacific 2008 investor survey, carried out by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo are ranked the top three cities in terms of investment prospects in Asia Pacific. Mumbai ... (Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:08:28 GMT)

HFA Holdings Provides Investment Performance Update - Strong September (HFA.AX, 00766039, 20071003)
HFA Holdings provided an update on the performance of key HFA Asset Management investment funds during September. Underlying managers are seeing opportunities emerging post the market dislocation in August. In the past month alone with risk premiums and spreads being restored to more normalised levels, the Company's managers have been able to recoup some of the losses experienced in August. ... (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:29:00 GMT)

Henderson Land Development Of Hong Kong To Purchase Henderson Investment's Share Of HK & CHina Gas Co.
(RTTNews) - Hong Kong-based Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd says it will purchase Henderson Investment Ltd's entire stake in Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd. for HK$43 billion or US$5.5 billion. (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:27:17 GMT)

Asian Stock Markets Trading In Positive Territory, Led By Banks And Investment Firms, As Credit Market Concerns Ease
(RTTNews) - The major stock markets open for trading on Wednesday morning in Asian region are trading in the positive territory, led by banking, investment and securities stocks as concerns about the global credit markets, following the weakness in the US subprime credit market, eased off considerably and it is expected that the environment for business and earnings prospect from the beginning ... (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:41:42 GMT)

Henderson Land Development Agrees To Acquire 2.36 Bln. Shares Of Hong Kong And China Gas From Henderson Investment - ...
(RTTNews) - Tuesday, Henderson Land Development Company Limited (HLDCY.PK,) said it has agreed to acquire from Henderson Investment Limited its entire interest of approximately 2.36 billion shares of Hong Kong and China Gas Company (HOKCF.PK, HOKCY.PK) representing about 39.06% of the total issued share capital of Hong Kong and China Gas. (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:11:03 GMT)

Company to announce $5 million investment at County/City park
A Canadian manufacturer will announce today its plans to make a nearly $5 million investment in Orangeburg County and bring in about 25 jobs over the next five years. (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 05:28:10 GMT)

Nigeria: Investment Analyst Faults Stock Price Regulation
An international investment consultant has faulted the regulation which stipulates that the prices of stocks on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) should not rise or drop beyond 5 percent on any trading day. (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 07:27:23 GMT)

Thai investment in Burma affected
Violence in Burma has affected Thai investment in the country which stretches from tourism, fishery to.... (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:55:43 GMT)

DMCC and Shariah Capital to develop commodities-based Shariah-compliant investment vehicles
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and Shariah Capital, Inc., have signed an agreement to explore the development of Shariah compliant investment products based on hard assets such as commodities and precious metals, according to a joint announcement today. (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:04:07 GMT)

Investment authority to host information workshop
THE Zimbabwe Investment Authority will tomorrow host a one-day information workshop for project owners, promoters and entrepreneurs seeking investors or business partners to fast-forward or develop agriculture based projects. (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:03:18 GMT)

Ackermann issues warning as investment bank slumps to loss
Deutsche Bank has revealed its investment banking arm is set to record its first quarterly loss in five years following similar warnings from rivals, after taking a €2.2bn ($3.1bn) hit relating to the credit crisis. (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:50:14 GMT)

Hoteliers' investment shows confidence in tourism industry - Minister
VALLETTA, Malta (di-ve news) -- October 03, 2007 -- 1325CEST -- The hoteliers' confidence in the tourism industry has never lacked, and this is confirmed by the private sector's investment in the construction of new hotels and the extension or embellishment of existing ones, Minister for Tourism and Culture Francis Zammit Dimech said. (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:39:52 GMT)

03-10-2007: RAM withdraws Alliance Investment Bank’s ratings
RAM Ratings has withdrawn the ratings of Alliance Investment Bank Bhd (“Alliance Investment Bank” or “the Bank”) with immediate effect, as requested by the Bank. (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:21:05 GMT)

South Africa: India Trade Mission to Highlight Local Trade And Investment
A high-level South African business delegation will visit India next week to expand trade relations between the two countries and explore investment opportunities. (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:42:19 GMT)

Investment-fraud schemes often come from friends: report
OTTAWA - Almost one-in-20, or about 4.5 per cent of Canadians, say they have been victims of investment fraud, according to a Canadian Securities Commission report out Tuesday. (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:40:51 GMT)

Ex-Talisman CEO says investment likely slashed if Alberta hikes royalties
CALGARY - In an open letter to Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach, the ex-CEO of Talisman Energy says the firm (TSX:TLM) would likely cut $500 million from investment in Alberta if controversial royalty increases are approved. (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:44:00 GMT)

Amgen postpones Cork investment
The billion dollar investment by biotechnology company Amgen in Cork has been indefinitely postponed following decisions by US authorities which impact on some of the company's main drugs. (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:45:23 GMT)

Noble Investment Group buys Alabama hotel
Noble Investment Group has acquired the Hilton Birmingham at Perimeter Park in Birmingham, Ala. (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:11:10 GMT)

Brazil's Real Rises on Outlook for Investment Inflows, Exports
Oct. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Brazil's real rose on speculation dollar flows will remain strong from foreign investment and exports. ``Brazil has built strong credibility among investors, so inflows can only grow,'' said Hideaki Iha, a currency trader at brokerage Fair Corretora de Cambio in Sao Paulo. (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:15:38 GMT)

Zimbabwe: Investment Authority to Host Information Workshop
THE Zimbabwe Investment Authority will tomorrow host a one-day information workshop for project owners, promoters and entrepreneurs seeking investors or business partners to fast-forward or develop agriculture based projects. (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:12:30 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-10-03 16:45 GMT: Credit Suisse to cut further 170 jobs in investment banking
ZURICH (Thomson Financial) - Credit Suisse Group has confirmed plans for a further 170 job cuts in its investment banking division, mainly in the US. (Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:06:12 GMT)

Thanachart increases target for foreign investment funds
Thanachart Fund Management expects to raise more than three billion baht from foreign investment funds by the end of this year, higher than the initial target of two billion baht. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 02:33:22 GMT)

Investment company associate indicted
3 HEBREW BOYS A federal grand jury on Wednesday issued a two-count indictment against an associate of investment firm Columbia-based 3 Hebrew Boys LLC. Lee Otis Fluker, 42, of Columbia, is charged with lying to the grand jury. The federal indictment says Fluker denied under oath having any personal knowledge of 3 Hebrew Boys or its alter-ego Capital Consortium Group. S.C. prosecutors have ... (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:24:45 GMT)

How investment pros are rearranging their own 401(k)s
If you're thinking about whether, and how, to rearrange your 401(k) portfolio, you're in good company. The pros do the same thing. Here's how three investment expert are positioning their own retirement accounts for the months ahead. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:59:10 GMT)

US, Canada Ink New Investment Tax Treaty
WASHINGTON, DC – 10/04/07 – The US and Canada have signed a new tax treaty that eliminates the so-called withholding tax on investment interest in a move expected to make businesses on both sides of the border more efficient and competitive. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 05:08:36 GMT)

i-flex Solutions okays addl investment in arms
CHENNAI: i-flex Solutions Ltd has informed the BSE that the board of directors of the company at a meeting on October 4 approved an additional investment of up to Rs 10 crore in equity/preference share capital of, and/or a term loan to, i-flex Processing Services Ltd, India, a wholly owned subsidiary. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 05:54:17 GMT)

UK Unveils Initiative TO Strengthen BUSINESS, Investment Ties With India
(Full text of a statement. Contact details below.) (BW)(UKIBC) UK Unveils Major Initiative to Strengthen Business and Investment Ties with India -- UK India Business Council officially launched by Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham, UK Trade and Investment Minister Business Editors LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 2007--The UK takes a major step towards cementing closer business, investment and ... (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:00:51 GMT)

UK UNVEILS INITIATIVE TO STRENGTHEN BUSINESS, INVESTMENT TIES WITH INDIA
Trade / foreign investment (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:00:51 GMT)

Fidelity investment group now has 6.56 pct of Tele Atlas shares - AFM
AMSTERDAM (Thomson Financial) - FMR Group, an investment vehicle of Fidelity, now owns a 6.56 pct stake in Tele Atlas, records from the AFM Dutch markets authority show. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:39:37 GMT)

Fidelity investment group now has 6.56 pct of Tele Atlas shares - AFM
AMSTERDAM (Thomson Financial) - FMR Group, an investment vehicle of Fidelity, now owns a 6.56 pct stake in Tele Atlas, ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) records from the AFM Dutch markets authority show. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:51:40 GMT)

Private sector posts 60% investment rise - Bahrain
Private sector posts 60% investment rise - Bahrain (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:00:54 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-10-04 09:45 GMT: Portuguese govt approves 73 mln eur investment plan for Altri plant
LISBON (Thomson Financial) - The Portuguese government has approved a 73 mln eur investment plan to modernise a plant owned by paper and pulp company Altri SGPS, according to a statement posted on a government website. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:06:00 GMT)

China's anti-monopoly law to have no effect on foreign investment:legislature
An official with China's top legislature says the government will maintain its policy of encouraging foreign investment unchanged after the passing of the country's first anti-monopoly law. The official with the Commission for Legislati ... (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:15:13 GMT)

Exide Ind. Approves Investment Of Rs. 25 Cr. In Smelters
(RTTNews) - Thursday, Exide Industries said that it approved investment of Rs. 25 crores in smelters. The company said negotiations are on with a local smelter to establish an alliance. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:12:32 GMT)

New Schwab Institutional Study Shows Continued Strong Growth for Independent Investment Advisors
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- According to a recent study by Schwab Institutional, participating independent registered investment advisor (RIA) firms' assets under management grew a median of 20 percent in 2006 and revenues increased at a median rate of 16 percent during the same period. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:38:23 GMT)

Advanced Bio-Technologies Inc Announces Acquisition by HealthEdge Investment Partners, Tampa FL
CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 26 / -- Advanced Bio-Technologies Inc (ABT) is pleased to announce that the majority shares in the corporation have been purchased by HealthEdge Investment Partners of Tampa FL. (www.healthedgepartners.com). Paul Guilbaud, ABT President and CEO, commented, "This is a new stage in the exciting development of ABT. The acquisition allows us to ramp up sales and marketing ... (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:20:14 GMT)

Plan panel envisages $177 bn investment in power sector
New Delhi, Oct 4 (PTI) Planning Commission has envisaged an investment of 177 billion dollars (about Rs 725,000 crore) for the power sector during the 11th Five-Year Plan (2007-12) to add 60,000 MW of additional power generation capacity and strengthen transmission and generation network. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:49:18 GMT)

Liberia: Rep. Kollie Optimistic About Investment
Lofa County Representative for District #4, Moses Y. Kollie has expressed optimism about future investment opportunities for Liberia's post-war reconstruction under the African, Caribbean, and Parliamentary European Union (ACP-EU) Cooperation. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:57:03 GMT)

Britain tops Mideast targets for $80 bln investment
Britain, the United States and Sweden are the biggest recipients of almost $80 billion (39.3 billion pounds) of Middle Eastern investment in the first nine months, with Qatar the biggest buyer, according to Reuters data. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:03:39 GMT)

Sistema to sustain investment at same level in 2008
RBC, 04.10.2007, Moscow 17:31:32. Sistema Corporation's investment in 2008 will remain at the same level as in 2007, Alexei Buyanov, Senior Vice President, Head of Finance and Investment, told journalists today. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:14:59 GMT)

Guinea: IFC Increases Investment in Iron Ore Project to Support Sustainable Mine Development and Local Economic Benefits
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is increasing its investment in Rio Tinto’s Simandou iron ore project in Guinea to continue funding exploration and feasibility studies and to support its environmentally and socially sustainable development. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:11:29 GMT)

Clark briefed over Myanmar investment
Prime Minister Helen Clark is understood to have demanded and been given a briefing about New Zealand Super Fund investment in oil companies operating in Myanmar. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:23:39 GMT)

Investment bank executives more positive
Investment banking executives struck a more optimistic tone this week about Wall Street's prospects, signaling hope that the worst may be over — even as they took tens of billions of dollars in writedowns and slashed thousands of jobs. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 22:29:50 GMT)

Marlin Global Seeks NZ$140 Million for Stock Investment
Oct. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Marlin Global Ltd., a New Zealand investment company managed by Fisher Funds Management Ltd., plans to raise NZ$140 million ($106 million) from an initial public offering. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 23:40:21 GMT)

Thinking of an investment property?
A colleague recently told me he was planning on buying an investment property in Queensland in what might be called an unfashionable area but he thought it had potential. He wanted to know how I buy real estate and my recommendation shocked him. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 01:35:00 GMT)

BAA face penalties if London airports investment cut
The Competition Commission has warned airports operator BAA that if it cuts back on its planned investment at Heathrow and Gatwick it will face a consequent reduction in its allowed returns. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 01:35:02 GMT)

Investment banks expect a rebound
Investment banking executives struck a more optimistic tone this week about Wall Street's prospects, signaling hope that the worst may be over — even as they took tens of billions of dollars in write-downs and slashed thousands of jobs. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:51:06 GMT)

Russian, Kazakh banks propose $1 bln investment fund
Vnesheconombank and the Development Bank of Kazakhstan have proposed establishing an interstate investment fund of around $1 billion, the Russian bank’s president said Thursday. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:11:07 GMT)

H.I.G. Capital Completes Investment In Advanced Communications Technologies, Inc.
H.I.G. Capital, a leading global private equity firm, announced recently that it completed an investment in Advanced Communications Technologies, Inc. a New York-based company that specializes in the consumer electronic aftermarket service and supply chain, known as reverse logistics. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:24:47 GMT)

RUXX investment index set to open 0.16% down
MOSCOW, October 5 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's investment index will open Friday at 842.85 points, down 0.16% following Thursday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:35:41 GMT)

UN: Direct investment flows predicted to rise in 2007-2009
UN: Direct investment flows predicted to rise in 2007-2009 (AKI) - Foreign direct investment flows are expected to increase in the next three years, despite worries over worldwide financial instability and some countries’ protectionist measures.These are the findings of the latest United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) survey on global investment prospects, which ... (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 07:31:38 GMT)

US $500 million project gets investment license in Vinh Phuc
Taiwan’s Compal group on October 4 received an investment certificate for its US $500 million project to produce computers, laptops and TV monitors and electronic components in the northern province of Vinh Phuc. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 08:58:32 GMT)

China Investment Corp. Flashes Its Yuan
The $200B sovereign wealth fund contemplates taking stake as passive investor in 50 large global companies, particularly in natural resources. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:11:46 GMT)

Atlantic Gateway investment could create 60,000 jobs in eastern Canada: ECONOMY
Investment in the Atlantic Gateway could create 60,000 jobs, according to a business plan ACOA Minister Peter MacKay will release today. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:39:18 GMT)

Investment funds to trade on Vienna Stock Exchange for first time as of Oct 8
VIENNA (Thomson Financial) - Wiener Boerse AG (the Vienna Stock Exchange) said that investment funds will be traded on the Vienna bourse for the first time ever as of Oct 8. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:23:25 GMT)

Germany Presents Investment Advantages at Renewable Energy 2007
World renewable energy leaders are gathering in Chiba, Japan for "Renewable Energy 2007," a leading industry convention that brings together executives, engineers, and researchers from October 10-12th, 2007. Germany is a popular destination for renewable energy investments and the country's investment promotion agency, Invest in Germany, will be at Renewable Energy 2007 to present advantages of ... (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:04:43 GMT)

Data shows UK property investment steady, for now
Commercial property investment in Britain has yet to feel the full effects of a global credit squeeze, year-to-date transaction data showed on Friday, a day after British Land pulled a major shopping mall sale. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:32:00 GMT)

Polish biotech Bioton to buy 50% of Cypriot firm Nong Investment, set upjoint venture
WARSAW. OCTOBER 5. INTERFAX CENTRAL EUROPE - Polish biotechnological firm Bioton has signed an agreement to buy a 50% stake in Cypriot firm Nong Investment Ltd, which controls several biotechnology firms, and set up joint venture, Bioton President Adam Wilczega told a press conference Friday. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:02:33 GMT)

International Investment Forum to be held in Chisinau on October 11, 2007
The fourth edition of the International Investment Forum will be organized in Chisinau on October 11, 2007, under the aegis of the Moldovan government, the Economics and Trade Ministry announces. The forum is expected to house a record number of guests, over four hundred people. The Investment Forum will be organized together with the fifth Interbank Conference, held on October 11-13. The ... (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:09:18 GMT)

WallSt.net Updates Investment Community Through All-New Interview With Manaris Corporation
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 4, John Fraser, CEO of Manaris Corporation ( Nachrichten ) (BULLETIN BOARD: MANS, Frankfurt WKN: A0F5LD) (http://www.manariscorp.com/) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:46:23 GMT)

Canadian Investment Awards launches new award
The Canadian Investment Awards has added a new award to the roster. The Learning Library Advisor Education Award recognizes exceptional educational initiatives aimed at investment advisors. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:58:05 GMT)

IMF praises Russian economic growth, questions investment climate
WASHINGTON (Thomson Financial) - Russia should maintain its "robust" economic growth in the near term, the International Monetary Fund said today. However, it warned of problems with inflation and the country's investment climate. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:08:27 GMT)

Credit Agricole CEO says Intesa Sanpaolo stake is financial investment
MILAN (Thomson Financial) - Credit Agricole CEO Georges Pauget said his bank's 5.56 pct stake in Intesa Sanpaolo SpA is a financial investment, rather than strategic. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:09:08 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-10-05 16:15 GMT: Credit Agricole CEO says Intesa Sanpaolo stake is financial investment
MILAN (Thomson Financial) - Credit Agricole CEO Georges Pauget said his bank's 5.56 pct stake in Intesa Sanpaolo SpA is a financial investment, rather than strategic. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:36:30 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-10-05 16:23 GMT: IMF praises Russian economic growth, questions investment climate
WASHINGTON (Thomson Financial) - Russia should maintain its "robust" economic growth in the near term, the International Monetary Fund said today. However, it warned of problems with inflation and the country's investment climate. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:53:15 GMT)

Russia, Kazakhstan may set up direct investment fund
MOSCOW. Oct 4 (Interfax) - The chairman of Russia's Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank) suggested on Thursday that his bank and the Kazakhstan Bank for Development set up a joint direct investment fund to finance projects, mainly infrastructural, in both countries. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:30:46 GMT)

Reliance MF comes to Bengal on investment recce
It's not every day that a Kolkata-based company can expect to have managers of a Rs 70,440-crore fund come calling to check out investment opportunities. Over the past two days, at least 15 such companies had the good luck. Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group-owned Reliance Mutual Fund, one of the fastest growing mutual fund houses in the country with over Rs 70,000 crore of assets under management, is ... (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:23:43 GMT)

National Investment Fund to be launched today
The national investment fund comprising proceeds from disinvestment of public sector units will come into existence from Saturday, more than two years after the Government approved its creation. Finance Minister P Chidambaram will witness the signing of pacts with Unit Trust of India, Life Insurance Corporation of India and the State Bank of India where it would be ensured that the three invest ... (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:44:40 GMT)

National Investment Fund to be launched today
The national investment fund comprising proceeds from disinvestment of public sector units... (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:48:39 GMT)

How investment vehicles compare
Stephen Spurdon on the strengths of OEICs and unit and investment trusts. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:13:34 GMT)

Boston investment firm increases presence in area
A Boston-based real estate investment firm has purchased its third Milwaukee-area building over the past six months. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 02:34:22 GMT)

Al Parish cuts deal in investment-fraud case
Al Parish, the former high-flying Charleston Southern University economist who burned through millions of investors' dollars to fund a lavish lifestyle of gold watches, custom cars and pens, confessed to his crimes Friday. In a plea deal that reduces the number of criminal charges from 11 to three, Parish admitted guilt in a massive case of investment fraud. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:45:41 GMT)

Canadian pension fund buys S.F. investment adviser Glass Lewis
A Canadian teachers' pension fund Friday purchased influential San Francisco investment research firm Glass Lewis & Co. for $46 million, ending its brief and controversial ownership by China's Xinhua Finance Ltd. Glass Lewis, which advises institutional... (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:05:03 GMT)

EU industry commissioner says NKorea must reform to win European investment
North Korea must carry out serious reforms to become a viable investment destination for Europe, a top European Union official said Saturday. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:25:00 GMT)

Jadwa Investment obtains CMA approval for Global Sukuk Fund
Saudi Capital Market Authority has authorized Jadwa Investment to launch a Global Sukuk Fund. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:49:07 GMT)

Jadwa Investment obtains CMA approval for Global Sukuk Fund
06 October 2007 Saudi Capital Market Authority has authorized Jadwa Investment to launch a Global Sukuk Fund. The sukuk fund achieves a key milestone in the Shariah compliant investment management industry as it fills the gap of fixed income asset class. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 07:31:23 GMT)

Dubai Islamic Bank wins Real Estate 'Best Investment Management' Bank Award
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) was awarded UAE's Best Real Estate Investment Management Bank. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 07:34:17 GMT)

Dubai Islamic Bank wins Best Investment Management Bank Award
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the first Islamic bank to have incorporated the principles of Islam in all its practices in Dubai, has been awarded UAE's Best Real Estate Investment Management Bank by Liquid Real Estate magazine, a part of Euromoney, the leading magazine for the global capital markets. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 07:52:27 GMT)

Blears - £50 million investment in community cohesion
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears today announced a ten-point action plan to promote cohesion and tackle community tensions including £50million investment. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 08:46:47 GMT)

Britain tops Mideast targets for $80bn investment
Britain tops Mideast targets for $80bn investment (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 09:01:25 GMT)

UN says foreign direct investment flows to rise
New York, UN, 10/06 - Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows are expected to increase in the next three years in spite of worries over worldwide financial instability and some countries` protectionist measures. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 09:20:33 GMT)

India Government Sets Up National Investment Fund For Social Projects
NEW DELHI -(Dow Jones)- The Indian government has set up a new social development fund named National Investment Fund, or NIF, that will use revenue earned by the privatization of state-run firms for social welfare projects, a finance ministry official told Dow Jones Newswires Saturday. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 11:32:30 GMT)

Pottery show 'to help investment'
An international pottery exhibition may bring visitors and investment to Stoke-on-Trent, a councillor says. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 12:38:11 GMT)

FM launches National Investment Fund
Finance Minister P Chidambaram today launched the National Investment Fund aimed at using the disinvestment proceeds of public sector enterprises to fund social sector projects and partly to meet capital investment requirements in profitable public sector units. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 12:51:07 GMT)

Iran’s five-year petrochemical investment to hit $12.5b
TEHRAN, Oct. 6 (MNA) – Iran’s investment in petrochemical sector during the Fourth Five-Year Socioeconomic Development Plan (2005-2010) will touch 12.5 billion dollars, the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) reported here Saturday. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 13:36:59 GMT)

National Investment Fund launched
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The government Saturday launched the National Investment Fund (NIF) that will get the proceeds from the divestment of stakes in state-run enterprises to meet their capital expenditure and finance social projects. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 14:16:22 GMT)

National Investment Fund launched
New Delhi, Oct 6 - The government Saturday launched the National Investment Fund (NIF) that will get the proceeds from the divestment of stakes in state-run enterprises to meet their capital expenditure and finance social projects. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 14:52:56 GMT)

National Investment Fund launched
New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): The National Investment Fund (NIF) was launched here today by Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram. Cheques were handed over to the CEOs of the three Asset Management companies - UTI Asset Management Company Pvt. Ltd., SBI Funds Management Pvt. Ltd. and LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Company Ltd. The three companies have been appointed as the Fund Managers, initially ... (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 15:00:38 GMT)