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Indonesia, Qatar sign MoU on $1 bln investment fund
Indonesia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Investment Authority on a $1 billion joint investment fund targeting (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 03:14:17 GMT)
Japan revises down 3Q economic growth on weak business investment
Japan's economy grew less than originally thought in the third quarter because of a downward revision in businesses' capital investment, the government said Friday, clouding the outlook for the world's No. 2 economy. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 03:41:00 GMT)
Florida investment fund reopens; more than $1.1B withdrawn
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Local governments withdrew more than $1.1 billion as Florida's state-run investment pool reopened Thursday, a week after it was frozen amid a run in which almost $10 billion was withdrawn on worries about the fund's investments in securities backed by troubled mortgages. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:12:28 GMT)
Japan revises down 3Q economic growth on weak business investment
TOKYO, Japan -- Japan's economy grew less than originally thought in the third quarter because of a downward revision in corporate capital investment, the government said Friday, clouding the outlook for the world's No. 2 economy. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:25:32 GMT)
How are a stockbroker and registered investment adviser different?
Stock brokers and investment advisers have different licensing requirements, compensation methods and goals. Your choice may depend on your investment needs and the level of trust you have in outside advice. Let members of the Financial Planning Association of Greater Indiana help you sort out the details. Visit the group's Web site at www.fpagrindiana. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:55:03 GMT)
State reopens investment pool
$1.1 billion withdrawn on first day Local governments drained more than $1.1 billion from Florida's state-run investment pool when it reopened Thursday, a week after it was frozen amid a run that withdrew almost $10 billion on worries about its investments in securities backed by troubled mortgages. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:27:04 GMT)
State lifts freeze on risky investment pool
Florida's state-run investment pool for local governments reopened yesterday morning after being shut down last week amid a run in which nearly $10 billion (U.S.) was withdrawn. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:48:44 GMT)
Morgan Stanley to set up China investment bank JV
Morgan Stanley plans an investment banking joint venture with China Fortune Securities, one of the country's oldest brokers, to expand its business and win clients in the fastest-growing major capital market, sources close to the situation said on Friday. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:55:36 GMT)
Investment funds eye private firms
VietNamNet Bridge – Investment funds have followed through on their long-term investment commitments to Vietnam by injecting significant capital into local enterprises. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:14:08 GMT)
Morgan Stanley to set up China investment bank JV
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley (MS.N) plans an investment banking joint venture with China Fortune Securities, one of the country's oldest brokers, to expand its business and win clients in the fastest-growing major capital market, sources close to the situation said on Friday. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:22:53 GMT)
'Have no fear' is message from state's investment managers
Managers of Maryland's $2.3 billion investment pool have reassured the local governments, school board and agencies that by keeping their cash in the fund, they face little of the risk that led to a $12 billion run by municipalities on a similar pool in Florida. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:16:47 GMT)
Simon Property Group Announces Write-Off of Arizona Land Investment and Provides Updated Guidance
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. today announced that it expects to record a non-cash impairment charge during the fourth quarter of 2007 to write-off the value of its entire equity investment in a joint venture created to develop a master planned community of residential units in northwest Phoenix, Arizona. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:38:15 GMT)
Greece Caps Investment in Infrastructure
Greece will cap private investment in companies of "strategic importance" at 20 percent unless special approval is granted, Finance Minister George Alogoskoufis announced Friday. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:27:27 GMT)
Olivant investment group details offer for Northern Rock
The Olivant investment group on Friday unveiled a rescue plan for troubled lender Northern Rock, saying it was much more straightforward than one submitted by preferred bidder Richard Branson's Virgin Group. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:22:09 GMT)
Crosland, insurer team up on investment fund
Crosland LLC, the Charlotte, N.C.-based developer responsible for the Terrazzo condo tower and two other Gulch residential projects, has formed an investment fund with Northwestern Mutual, the Milwaukee-based insurance company. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:23:56 GMT)
Belo Updates Investment Community at Annual UBS Conference
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Belo Corp. (NYSE: BLC) presented today at the UBS 35th Annual Global Media and Communications Conference in New York City , providing an update on the Company's operations and its plan to create separate newspaper and television businesses, along with updated guidance to the investment community on its fourth quarter 2007 financial outlook. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:38:35 GMT)
KCA Partners Completes Investment In ProActive Recycling - Update
(RTTNews) - KCA Partners Ltd., a San Francisco-based private equity firm, on Thursday said it has successfully completed investment in ProActive Recycling Inc. This is the second investment for KCA in its environmental services platform. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:56:59 GMT)
Official: Maryland Investment Pool Safe
A $2.5 billion investment pool including money from local Maryland local governments is "very conservatively managed" and doesn't face the turmoil that hit a state-run investment pool in Florida, a state official who oversees the fund said. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:04:23 GMT)
Bush to press firms for N.Ireland investment
President George W. Bush promised Northern Ireland's leaders on Friday that he would press for more U.S. investment in the province to help its reconciliation process after decades of sectarian conflict. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:38:53 GMT)
Investment banks sign up China partners
Credit Suisse (NYSE:CSR)and Morgan Stanley (AMEX:MWD) have each signed agreements with Chinese partners to establish mainland investment banking joint ventures. (Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:05:20 GMT)
China's Central Government To Increase Investment Budget (Malaysian National News Agency
BEIJING, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- China's Central Government will increase its overall investment budget and continue to adjust investment structure, XINHUA reported. (Sat, 08 Dec 2007 04:49:12 GMT)
Sink Seeks To Boost Troubled State-Run Investment Pool
Uncertainty over a state investment fund left government officials with little definitive information Friday, even after face-to-face meetings here with the state's chief financial officer. (Sat, 08 Dec 2007 05:31:36 GMT)
Senator proposes committee to look at alternative investment schemes
GOVERNMENT Senator Hyacinth Bennett has proposed that a select committee of the Senate look at the impact of alternative investment schemes on the lives of Jamaicans and report to Parliament. (Sat, 08 Dec 2007 05:32:30 GMT)
Investment pool takes $560M hit
Local governments withdrew about $560 million of their money from Florida's state-run investment pool Friday, but the beleaguered fund's managers were pleased that figure was about half the amount from a day before. (Sat, 08 Dec 2007 06:00:42 GMT)
Crosland forms investment fund
REAL ESTATE Crosland LLC has formed an investment fund with Northwestern Mutual as its partner.The partnership is making an equity commitment that will enable about $225 million of land acquisition, and potential land and structural development totaling about $1.5 billion. Southeastern Investment Fund, to be deployed in conjunction with Crosland's corporate capital investments and focused ... (Sat, 08 Dec 2007 08:08:09 GMT)
Sharjah Investment Center to participate in Ekar Invest 2007
Sharjah Investment Center (SIC), Sharjah's leading multi use project being developed by a consortium of property developers led by Snasco, will be exhibited in Ekar Invest 2007, the second real estate, investment and banking exhibition, which will take place in the Amman Exhibitions Park located on the airport road, 10th to 13th December 2007. (Sat, 08 Dec 2007 08:49:07 GMT)
States' investment strategy scrutinized
State treasurers from Florida to Maine to Montana have found themselves in the awkward position this past week of having to explain why they parked taxpayer money in some of the most opaque investments on Wall Street. (Sat, 08 Dec 2007 11:21:24 GMT)
Vitesse announces strategic investment in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Dec 8 (ANI-Business Wire India): Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation has announced plans to significantly increase its presence in Hyderabad, where it currently manages a design-development center. The company announced plans to increase investment in this design center by over 100 percent per year over the next three years. Vitesse acquired the ASIC design center from Adaptec, Inc. ... (Sat, 08 Dec 2007 12:12:21 GMT)
Cambodian prime minister invites Indian investment
New Delhi - Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen on Saturday invited Indian investment for economic take-off and transformation in Cambodia . Addressing leaders of Indian chambers and industries Hun Sen said, The Royal Government of Cambodia is... (Sat, 08 Dec 2007 12:30:28 GMT)
Cambodian PM invites Indian investment
NEW DELHI - Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen on Saturday invited Indian investment for ‘economic take-off and transformation in Cambodia’. (Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:28:03 GMT)
Governments continue investment withdrawals; managers positive
Local governments withdrew about 560 million dollars from Florida's state-run investment pool, but the beleaguered fund's managers were pleased that figure was about half the amount from a day before. (Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:37:03 GMT)
Choose the right option in an investment plan
Which plan is ideal for me- growth, dividend payout or reinvestment? The treatment of gains and taxes are the two essential features that differentiate these plans. If evaluating the returns from an investment at a point of time, there is no difference among the three options. (Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:55:19 GMT)
Investment group Olivant offers bid for Northern Rock
British investment group Olivant came forward with a detailed rescue offer for mortgage lender Northern Rock PLC on Friday as US investment firm JC Flowers reportedly pulled out of the bidding process. (Sun, 09 Dec 2007 01:59:10 GMT)
Investment Profile: BB&T Capital Markets Offers Array of Resources as Well as Capital
RICHMOND — Editor's note: Local Tech Wire features a daily profile of a venture capital or investment firm operating in the I-85 corridor. Matthew Burns, Worth Civils and Daniel Pearson compiled the series. (Sun, 09 Dec 2007 04:17:34 GMT)
Jordan Investment Board and National Fund for Enterprise Support sign agreement
09 December 2007 AMMAN (Petra) - The Jordan Investment Board (JIB) on Thursday signed an agreement with the National Fund for Enterprise Support (NAFES) to enhance cooperation between the two sides, especially in assisting small- and medium-investment projects launched in the Kingdom. (Sun, 09 Dec 2007 06:01:48 GMT)
UAE real estate investment firm to develop Abraaj Sana'a in Yemen
Al Qudra International, the international investment arm of UAE-based Al Qudra Holding, has signed an agreement with the General Investment Authority in Yemen to develop 'Abraaj Sana'a' project in Sana'a. (Sun, 09 Dec 2007 07:18:34 GMT)
Investment cycles can help guide decisions
EDMOND — It has become pretty obvious that despite higher investment returns since late 2002, volatility and risk also have been growing in the market. There are some systematic methods, in addition to diversification and asset allocation, that one can use to try and reduce risk. (Sun, 09 Dec 2007 07:43:36 GMT)
Al Qudra International signs an agreement to develop ‘Abraaj Sana’a’ with the General Investment Authority in Yemen.
In the presence of Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates and a number of senior political and economic personalities, Al Qudra International, the investment arm of Al Qudra Holding abroad, recently signed an agreement with the General Investment Authority in Yemen, to develop “Abraaj Sana’a” project in Sana’a’. (Sun, 09 Dec 2007 10:26:35 GMT)
Shamil Bank launches $90m investment plan
Shamil Bank launches $90m investment plan (Sun, 09 Dec 2007 11:04:54 GMT)
Family office prepares to exit India investment
Family office prepares to exit India investment (Sun, 09 Dec 2007 11:07:47 GMT)
China raises foreign investment cap to $30 billion
The ceiling on foreign investment in Chinese securities will be raised to $30 billion from $10 billion, Beijing's foreign exchange regulator said on Sunday ahead of cabinet-level talks with the United States. (Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:02:11 GMT)
Foreign direct investment increases within WTO regulations
VietNamNet Bridge - The association of foreign-invested enterprises held a seminar on foreign direct investment in line with WTO commitments in Hanoi on December 7. (Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:14:36 GMT)
Richland County re-invests short term investment funds
Approximately $55 million of Richland County's short term investment money was pulled last week from the state's Short Term Investment Pool [STIP]. The county decided to pull the funds after becoming aware that STIP had invested in mortgage loans that were not secure. (Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:40:43 GMT)
An investment banking lexicon (new post-credit squeeze edition)
Investment bank-speak is a universal language. From maximising shareholder value to full and fair offers, bankers are well versed in the art of keeping their clients happy. (Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:25:20 GMT)
Packsize Grows with Investment
Peterson Partners, a leading Intermountain West investment firm, has made a $4.6 million investment in Packsize Corp. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:20:09 GMT)
BRITISH BUSINESSES LOOK FOR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN VIET NAM
Trade / foreign investment More than 50 Vietnamese and British businesses attended a trade and investment seminar in London on December 6 to inquire into investment opportunities in areas such as energy, mining, finance, telecom services, garment and furniture. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:21:59 GMT)
British Businesses Look For Investment Opportunities In Viet Nam
More than 50 Vietnamese and British businesses attended a trade and investment seminar in London on December 6 to inquire into investment opportunities in areas such as energy, mining, finance, telecom services, garment and furniture. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:21:59 GMT)
Title and Synopsis: China plans to raise QFII investment ceiling three times
China plans to increase the ceiling for foreign investment in domestic stock markets and Chinese securities under the Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (QFII) scheme by three times to USD30 billion (SGD43.2 billion) as part of an efforts to further open its domestic securities market to foreign investors. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:07:08 GMT)
BofA, Wachovia weathering investment banking storm
Bank of America Corp. and Wachovia Corp. aren't quite ready to pull the plug on their investment-banking units. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:44:31 GMT)
China To Triple QFII Investment Quota To US$30 Bln
(RTTNews) - China is set to triple the investment quota for foreign institutional investors, government authorities and official media revealed on Sunday. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:28:26 GMT)
Investment plan: Pick the right option
If the tax benefit is another factor that draws investors, then an Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS), which is a mutual fund with the identical tax benefit under Section 80C, is a better option. Here too, you get the tax benefit and the investment is locked only for three-years. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:38:16 GMT)
Qatar sees investment opportunities in U.S. banks
The $60 billion Qatar Investment Authority said on Monday it saw "tremendous opportunities" for sovereign wealth funds like itself to invest in U.S. financial-services firms battered by a mortgage market crisis. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:51:15 GMT)
Investment pool created to help Indiana schools
Indiana plans to start an investment pool for local governments and school districts next month, and officials say it will include safeguards to prevent financial problems that recently hit a similar fund in Florida. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:27:44 GMT)
UBS has to find way to reposition investment bank-Ospel
ZURICH, Dec 10 - The next big question facing UBS after it announced a shock new $10 billion writedown on subprime exposures was how to reposition its investment bank, said UBS chairman Marcel Ospel. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:30:29 GMT)
S'pore's GIC says has no investment in CDOs
SINGAPORE, Dec 10 - The Government of Singapore Investment Corp. said on Monday that it did not directly own any collateralised debt obligations and that it had minimal exposure to asset-backed securities. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:00:33 GMT)
SocGen consolidates PACE SIV investment vehicle
Societe Generale , France's second-biggest listed bank, said on Monday it would consolidate its PACE structured investment vehicle (SIV) due to tough market conditions and would refinance it. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:17:38 GMT)
Russian business could implement $200Bln in investment projects -Dmitriev
MOSCOW. Dec 10 (Interfax) - Russian business is capable of implementing a number of investment projects costing about $100 million each and totaling $200 billion, Development Bank (VEB) CEO Vladimir Dmitriev said at a conference in Moscow. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:23:29 GMT)
Foreign direct investment soars
RBC, 10.12.2007, Moscow 13:04:58. Foreign direct investment is expected to reach $45bn in 2007 compared to $26bn a year earlier, Russian Deputy PM and Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin told the Global Investment and Finance Forum, adding that, in 2006, foreign direct investment had doubled from $13bn to $26bn compared to the previous year's figures. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:14:40 GMT)
Singapore's state investment company buys 9 percent of Swiss bank UBS
A Singapore government investment company that manages the city-state's foreign reserves said Monday that it will own around 9 percent of Swiss banking giant UBS AG following its investment of 11 billion Swiss francs (US$9.75 billion; €6.65 billion) in the lender. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:26:00 GMT)
Singapore's state investment company buys 9 percent of Swiss bank UBS
A Singapore government investment company that manages the city-state's foreign reserves said Monday that it will own around 9 percent of Swiss banking giant UBS AG following its investment of 11 billion Swiss francs (US$9.75 billion; €6.65 billion) in the lender. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:26:00 GMT)
Investment growth rate to reach 20 percent this year - Kudrin
MOSCOW, December 10 (Itar-Tass) - The investment growth rate will make up 20 percent this year as compared with 2006, while the level of investments will be 48 percent of the 1990 level, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Kudrin said at an investment forum on Monday. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:44:20 GMT)
Singapore Investment Arm To Sink Billions Into UBS
Together with an undisclosed Mideast partner, Government of Singapore Investment Corp. will inject $11.48 billion to offset the Swiss bank's $10 billion write-down. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:18:20 GMT)
Investment Technology Group Volume Rises
Investment Technology Group Inc., a provider of technology-based trading services, said Monday its November average daily trading volume in the U.S. increased 31 percent. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:11:43 GMT)
Total S.A. announces final investment decision for Angola LNG project
Total has announced the Final Investment Decision for the Angola LNG Project. Total owns a 13.6% share of Angola LNG Limited alongside Sonagas (36.4%), Chevron (36.4%) and BP (13.6%). (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:55:09 GMT)
Oman proposes $2b investment for development of gas field in Iran's Kish island
Oman has proposed a $2-billion investment in development plan of gas field in Persian Gulf island of Kish, the managing director of the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) announced on the southern island on Sunday. -IRNA (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:19:19 GMT)
Global petroleum survey views investment in Newfoundland as high risk
Newfoundland and Labrador is considered by petroleum industry experts as the worst province in Canada for investment in oil and gas exploration and development, according to the first global survey of upstream petroleum companies released today by the Fraser Institute. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:31:54 GMT)
MBIA Scores $1B Investment
The cash-strapped bond insurer will receive a $1 billion investment for Warburg Pincus. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:34:09 GMT)
A No-Lose Investment?
You can always tell when the stock market seas start to get choppy. Brokers and financial institutions talk up safety and stability, touting investment vehicles that emphasize minimizing risk and guarantees. (Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:40:58 GMT)
Study: Russian foreign investment soars
A decade and a half after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has become a powerhouse of overseas investment, according to a study released Tuesday. The study, by the Skolkovo Moscow School of Management and New York's Columbia University, found that the top 25 Russian companies in terms of foreign assets have a total of $59 billion in foreign assets. (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:26:16 GMT)
Recession Predictions and Investment Decisions
Everyone and his brother seems to be talking about recession these days. It dominates every public investment discussion and is the topic 24/7 on cable TV. But let me tell you a little secret: When it comes to investing, the question of whether we're in a recession (or are heading for one) just doesn't matter. (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:42:43 GMT)
Study: Russian foreign investment soars
A decade and a half after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has become a powerhouse of overseas investment, according to a study released Tuesday. The study, by the Skolkovo Moscow School of Management and New York's Columbia University, found that the top 25 Russian companies in terms of foreign assets have a total of $59 billion in foreign ... (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:43:07 GMT)
Singapore: State Investment Company Buys 9% Of Swiss Bank UBS
SINGAPORE: A Singapore government investment company that manages the city-state's foreign reserves said Monday (10 Dec) that it will own around 9% of Swiss banking giant UBS AG following its investment of 11 billion Swiss francs (US$9.75 billion) in the lender. (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:54:05 GMT)
Study: Russian Foreign Investment Soars
A decade and a half after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has become a powerhouse of overseas investment, according to a study released Tuesday. The study, by the Skolkovo Moscow School of Management and New York's Columbia University, found that the... (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 03:07:59 GMT)
Rakia targets increased investment from Indian business sector
Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (Rakia), the government body responsible for the socio-economic growth of the emirate, recently organised a 'Business Leaders and CEO's Meet' to highlight the ever-increasing investment opportunities in Ras Al Khaimah. (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:04:07 GMT)
Dubai investment firm says it holds talks with JP Morgan
The Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), a government holding firm valued at 81.7 billion dollars, held talks this week with JPMorgan Chase and Co on ways to cooperate, ICD said on Tuesday. (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:31:06 GMT)
Dubai investment firm says it holds talks with JP Morgan
DUBAI (AFP) - The Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), a government holding firm valued at 81. (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:31:18 GMT)
KHP organizes US-GCC Investment Forum
KHP's diversity of work continued with the event organization and PR of the first ever US-GCC Investment Forum held in Manama, Bahrain this week. (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:49:08 GMT)
Paulson says opening of NYSE office in Beijing to spur investment
BEIJING (MarketWatch) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Tuesday the opening of the NYSE Euronext offices in Beijing should spur foreign investment in the country. At the opening ceremony in China's capital, Paulson said the exchange's offices there symbolize "China's opening of its capital markets." The opening ceremony comes a day before the third Cabinet-level meetings of the ... (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:22:16 GMT)
State's CFO asks auditors to scrutinize investment-fund decisions
The governor plans to meet today for an update on the battered state fund. Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink on Monday asked state auditors to review the investment practices of the state-run investment pool hit last month by a multibillion-dollar wave of withdrawals by local governments. (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:08:42 GMT)
BOR To Raise Limit Of Investment By FII's
(RTTNews) - Tuesday, Bank of Rajasthan said that it approved to increase the limit of investment in Bank's equity by foreign institutional investors upto 49% and by non-resident Indians upto 24% both taken together 49% of the total paid up capital of the Bank. (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:12:08 GMT)
State's CFO asks auditors to scrutinize investment-fund decisions
The governor plans to meet today for an update on the battered state fund. Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink on Monday asked state auditors to review the investment practices of the state-run investment pool hit last month by a multibillion-dollar wave of withdrawals by local governments. (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:48:52 GMT)
Money continues to pour out of Fla.'s investment pool
TALLAHASSEE -- While CFO Alex Sink wants a full investigation into how Florida's investment pool became tainted with subprime securities, local governments who wound up unable to get their cash want something else: -- a guarantee. (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:57:12 GMT)
Property investment sales hit record highs in 2007
SINGAPORE: Property investment sales are hitting a new record high this year. According to property consultant CB Richard Ellis, total investment sales for this year total nearly S$51 billion. (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:14:09 GMT)
Protect Your Retirement From These Investment Scams
Retirees are being lured by Ponzi schemes, unsuitable annuities and over-hyped investment returns. (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:17:49 GMT)
Bridge Investment's Pamintuan to arrive tomorrow
The expected meeting between members of the Legislature and the managing director of Bridge Investment Group, LLC did not to materialize yesterday after Rudy Pamintuan's flight from Chicago was cancelled due to the recent ice storm that plagued the U.S. Midwest. (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:01:51 GMT)
Nokia Announces Investment of USD 75 Million in Its Chennai Manufacturing Plant in India
CHENNAI, India, December 5 - Nokia (NYSE:NOK) today announced fresh investments of approximately USD 75 million towards its manufacturing plant in Sriperumbudur, Chennai, India, for the year 2008. This investment is geared towards enhancing the capacity of the manufacturing plant to cater to the burgeoning need of the Indian and other emerging markets. The manufacturing plant currently employs ... (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:15:00 GMT)
Investment Landfill, Part 2
"...If only I could make a thumping great profit before the year-end, says the fund manager to his investment banker, then my bonus would be secure..." (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:27:34 GMT)
Mighty Leaf Tea Co. Gets Equity Investment Funding
VMG Partners, a private equity firm that specializes in acquiring and building branded consumer products companies in the lower middle market, announced that it has made an equity investment in Mighty Leaf Tea Co., a producer of ultra-premium artisan teas. (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:35:43 GMT)
UBS says Singapore investment 'first step' in reorganisation
UBS said Tuesday that the decision by Singapore's state investment arm to inject nearly 10 billion dollars in fresh capital is just the "first step" in a major reorganisation of the Swiss bank's activities. (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:32:45 GMT)
Sector Glance: Investment Banks Slide
Shares of the major investment banks slipped Tuesday after the Federal Reserve cut its target for interest rates by less than some investors hoped. (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:51:32 GMT)
Citi Taps Investment Banking Head As CEO
Citigroup Names Investment Banking Head Pandit As CEO, Bischoff As Chairman (Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:11:26 GMT)
Citi taps investment banking head as CEO
Citigroup Inc. named Vikram Pandit, the head of its investment banking business, as chief executive Tuesday, after searching five weeks for someone to restore the bank's profitability and reputation. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:08:31 GMT)
Mizuho to Set Up Investment Bank in Saudi Arabia, People Say
Dec. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Mizuho Financial Group Inc. plans to set up an investment-banking unit in Saudi Arabia, vying to become the first Japanese bank to enter the Arab world's largest economy. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:20:17 GMT)
Diamonds in the rough when it comes to investment potential
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Most people aren't shopping for the holidays thinking of the investment value of what they are buying. But William P. from Boston's suburbs figures that as long as he's shopping for jewelry for his wife -- she'll celebrate her 30th birthday on Christmas Eve, a week before the couple's fifth wedding anniversary -- he might as well keep the portfolio in mind. ... (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:47:47 GMT)
Mizuho Plans Saudi Arabia Investment Bank, People Say (Update1)
Dec. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Mizuho Financial Group Inc., Japan's third-largest bank by market value, plans to set up an investment bank in Saudi Arabia, home to the world's best-performing stock market this quarter. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:35:10 GMT)
CHUCK JAFFE: Diamonds In The Rough When It Comes To Investment Potential
BOSTON (Dow Jones) -- Most people aren't shopping for the holidays thinking of the investment value of what they are buying. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:57:17 GMT)
IL&FS Investment gets fund commitment for $578 mln
MUMBAI, Dec 12 - Private equity firm IL&FS Investment Managers Ltd said on Wednesday its unit has received capital commitment of $578 million for its India Realty Fund II. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:40:10 GMT)
IL&FS Investment gets fund commitment for $578 mln
MUMBAI, Dec 12 - Private equity firm IL&FS Investment Managers Ltd said on Wednesday its unit has received capital commitment of $578 million for its India Realty Fund II. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:40:10 GMT)
Australian investment bank leads group in taking 80 percent stake in US gas pipeline network
Australian investment bank Babcock & Brown Ltd. said Wednesday it and a group of investors bought a majority stake in MidCon LLC, which owns one of the 10 largest natural gas pipeline networks in the U.S. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:14:00 GMT)
EPF Members To Pay Lower Service Charges For Investment In Unit Trusts (Malaysian National News Agency
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Members of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will pay 50 percent less in service charges for their investment in unit trusts beginning Jan 1 next year. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:07:36 GMT)
FACTBOX-Investment bank views on 2008
Dec 12 - Following are some thoughts on economic and financial market trends in 2008 from various leading investment banks. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:39:19 GMT)
EnCana 2008 capital investment targets U.S. natural gas growth, integrated oilsands expansion and free cash flow
CALGARY, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EnCana Corporation ( Nachrichten ) (TSX&NYSE: ECA) plans capital expenditures of about US$6.9 billion in 2008, up about 13 percent from 2007. The company remains focused on growing its key resource plays, with increased investment aimed at production growth from U.S. natural gas and longer lead time projects such as Canadian oilsands, expanded ... (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:08:01 GMT)
Citigroup taps new CEO to right investment wrongs
NEW YORK – Citigroup Inc. named Vikram Pandit, the head of its investment banking business, as its chief executive officer Tuesday, charging him with restoring the bank’s profitability and reputation after missteps in lending and investing left Citi with billions of dollars in losses this year. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:13:01 GMT)
IL&FS Investment gets fund commitment for $578 mln
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Private equity firm IL&FS Investment Managers Ltd said on Wednesday its unit has received capital commitment of $578 million at the first close of its India Realty Fund II. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:45:26 GMT)
Tax Incentives for Jobs – an Expense or an Investment?
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Are local and state tax incentives for job creation an expense or an investment? That’s the question politicians wrestle with, especially when projects such as the entertainment complex in Roanoke Rapids generate more controversy than tourist dollars. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:02:34 GMT)
MicroPlace Adds India to Roster of Microfinance Investment Opportunities
MicroPlace (www.MicroPlace.com), a wholly-owned subsidiary of eBay Inc., today announced that it now offers investment opportunities in India through Oikocredit, the world's largest private financier of the microfinance sector. For the first time, everyday people can make investments in India's working poor by leveraging the power of microfinance, and earn a return on their investment. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:00:00 GMT)
Bridge Investment's Pamintuan to arrive tomorrow
The expected meeting between members of the Legislature and the managing director of Bridge Investment Group, LLC did not to materialize yesterday after Rudy Pamintuan's flight from Chicago was cancelled due to the recent ice storm that plagued the U.S. Midwest. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:05:41 GMT)
IPO WATCH: Polish investment firm Blumerang plans Warsaw small-capmarket debut in December
WARSAW. DECEMBER 12. INTERFAX CENTRAL EUROPE - Polish venture capital and private equity investment company Blumerang Pre IPO plans to debut on Warsaw's small-cap NewConnect market in December, the company's CEO Edward Kozicki told a press conference Wednesday. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:13:10 GMT)
South Africa: SA in Global Top 25 for Investment
South Africa has been ranked as the 18th most attractive foreign direct investment destination worldwide. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:52:41 GMT)
China urges US to clarify foreign investment policy
Beijing, Dec 12 (Xinhua) A senior Chinese official Wednesday urged the US to clarify its definition of 'national security' and the range of sectors where investment by foreign firms might be required to undergo scrutiny. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:39:01 GMT)
Florida Official Wants Audit Of State Investment Pool
(RTTNews) - Florida's Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink is asking auditors to investigate why the state's Local Government Investment Pool put billions of taxpayer money in risky investments. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:56:10 GMT)
Cincinnati-born investment banker dies
A well-known investment banker, and Cincinnati native, died Sunday after a battle with cancer, his family reported. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:39:58 GMT)
State treasurer traces timeline of troubled investment
State Treasurer David Lemoine blamed bad advice Wednesday for a $20 million investment gone bad and defended himself before the Legislature's Appropriations Committee. (Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:46:17 GMT)
HK direct investment plan risks manageable -HKMA'S Yam
BEIJING, Dec 13 - The risks involved in the plan to allow direct mainland investment in Hong Kong financial markets are manageable, Joseph Yam, the head of Hong Kong Monetary Authority , said on Thursday. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:37:33 GMT)
Plan to offer investment companies shares through IPO
ISLAMABAD — The caretaker administration plans to offload Government of Pakistan's shareholding in seven joint investment companies through Initial Public Offering (IPO). (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:20:13 GMT)
AMD prepares to face the New York investment community
Analysts want the company to address its problems. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. faces a wave of skepticism today in New York as management delivers its December briefing for the New York investment community. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:36:42 GMT)
Othman Janahi appointed as Chief Investment Officer in Marina Durrat Al Bahrain
Marina Durrat Al Bahrain Company a prominent real estate development company in Bahrain and the developer of the Marina Durrat Al Bahrain beach front project, today announced it has strengthened its executive directorship team by appointing Mr. Othman Janahi as its Chief Investment Officer. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:19:27 GMT)
Goldberg Asks for Investment Review
Shortly after taking office last month, First Selectman Al Goldberg asked town officials to carefully review Madison’s portfolio for its short-term investments, specifically the state-operated Short-Term Investment Fund (STIF), which holds most of the town’s cash. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:26:32 GMT)
RUXX investment index set to open 1% up
MOSCOW, December 13 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's investment index will open Thursday at 969,79 points, up 1% following Wednesday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:50:44 GMT)
Saudi telecom sector holds large investment potential
Saudi telecom sector holds large investment potential (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:02:07 GMT)
Germany welcomes investment from Chinese PV makers - investment agency
Shanghai. December 13. INTERFAX-CHINA - Germany is open to investment from Chinese renewable energy companies, especially photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers, an official with a German investment agency said at a forum in Wuxi yesterday. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:32:56 GMT)
Dutch companies expect investment to increase 4 pct in 2008 - CBS
AMSTERDAM (Thomson Financial) - Dutch companies expect investment to grow by 4 pct in 2008 compared with 2007 investment levels, the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) said. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:15:59 GMT)
Nigeria: Rivers Now Safe, Gov Tells Investment Community
Rivers State is now safe for investment and profitable business following the restoration of peace, the state Governor, Chief Rotimi Amaechi has said in an apparent attempt to woo investors after months of turbulence that led to the closure of major businesses in the state. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:27:39 GMT)
S&P raises Bharti rating to investment grade
Global rating agency Standard & Poor's today raised the credit rating for telecom major Bharti Airtel to investment grade with a stable outlook on the back of the company's strong performance. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:31:22 GMT)
India hopes to attract USD 4 billion investment in oil exploration
New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI) India expects to attract at least four billion dollars of investment in oil and gas hunt in the seventh round of auction of acreage under New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) which was launched today. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:42:00 GMT)
Cabinet gives nod to operationalisation of investment function of Post Office Life Insurance Fund
New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for the operationalisation of the investment function of the Post Office Life Insurance Fund (POLIF) and the Rural Post Office Life Insurance Fund (RPOLIF). "The Cabinet gave its approval for appointing two Public Sector Mutual Funds, namely, UTI MF and SBI MF, for investment of Post Office Life Insurance Fund (POLIF) and ... (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:15:50 GMT)
China sovereign wealth to award investment mandates
BEIJING, Dec 13 - China's $200 billion sovereign wealth fund is inviting external investment companies to bid for mandates to manage an undisclosed amount of money in four different equity asset classes. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:17:51 GMT)
Al Qudra International signs an agreement to develop ‘Abraaj Sana’a’ with the General Investment Authority in Yemen.
In the presence of Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates and a number of senior political and economic personalities, Al Qudra International, the investment arm of Al Qudra Holding abroad, recently signed an agreement with the General Investment Authority in Yemen, to develop “Abraaj Sana’a” project in Sana’a’. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:00:18 GMT)
Zambia: It's Time for Citizens to Benefit of The Investment
IT is definitely time Zambians started getting the benefits of the investment that has come into the country. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:05:22 GMT)
Investment for Rs 1 lakh car is Rs 3,700cr
The total investment - by Tata Motors and its vendors - in the Rs 1 lakh car project is Rs 3,700 crore. The West Bengal government today disclosed that the investment in the vendor park would be around Rs 2,200 crore. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:36:28 GMT)
Indian Govt. To Attract $4 Bln. Investment In Exploration
(RTTNews) - Thursday, the media reported that Indian government is likely to attract $4 billion investment in exploration for oil and gas in the seventh round of new exploration licensing policy. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:56:56 GMT)
Al Qudra International signs an agreement to develop ‘Abraaj Sana’a’ with the General Investment Authority in Yemen.
In the presence of Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates and a number of senior political and economic personalities, Al Qudra International, the investment arm of Al Qudra Holding abroad, recently signed an agreement with the General Investment Authority in Yemen, to develop “Abraaj Sana’a” project in Sana’a’. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:00:18 GMT)
Yatra plans euro 20mn investment in IT SEZ
The Euronext-listed real estate investment company Yatra Capital has invested 20.28 million euro (nearly Rs 115 crore) for 50% stake in a holding company, Riverbank Holdings (RHPL), which is developing an IT SEZ in Kolkata. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:21:08 GMT)
Bridge Investment promotes project in China
Bridge Investment Group, LLC's 85,000-square meter hotel casino project on Tinian was recently promoted in three conferences in China. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:03:21 GMT)
£4m investment aims to raise profile of potatoes
Ulster potato firm Wilson's Country will be seeing in the New Year with a name change and an investment of £4m. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:17:56 GMT)
Liberia: Arcelor Mittal Increases Investment
Another major boost has been accredited to the government of Liberia as the world's leading steel company, Arcelor Mittal has announced an increment of half a billion dollar to its existing US$1 billion investment package in the country. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:53:10 GMT)
Investment bank sees lower profit, tops forecasts
NEW YORK (AP) - 1 of Wall Street's own is reporting stronger-than-expected earnings. Lehman Brothers Holdings, the fourth-largest U.S. investment bank, says stock trading and investment banking fees drove fiscal fourth-quarter results. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:06:52 GMT)
Investment bank sees lower profit, tops forecasts
NEW YORK (AP) - 1 of Wall Street's own is reporting stronger-than-expected earnings. Lehman Brothers Holdings, the fourth-largest U.S. investment bank, says stock trading and investment banking fees drove fiscal fourth-quarter results. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:15:31 GMT)
Little Rock Woman Sentenced For Embezzling From Investment Client
A federal judge has sentenced a Little Rock woman to 4 1/2 years in prison for embezzling $1.3 million from a client account at an investment firm. Cheryl Ann Vickers earlier pleaded guilty to a bank fraud charge and was sentenced Wednesday. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:29:01 GMT)
BarCap says Investment-grade firms may lead defaults
There is a distinct risk that rising corporate defaults in 2008 may be led by investment-grade companies in the home-building, construction and financial sectors globally, Barclays Capital warned on Thursday. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:47:00 GMT)
India expects to attract $4bn investment in oil exploration
India - Oil Exploration - Investment India expects to attract at least four billion dollars of investment in oil and gas hunt in the seventh round of auction of acreage under New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) which was launched on Thursday. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:23:57 GMT)
Sector Snap: Investment Banks Slip
Shares of investment banks fell in Thursday afternoon trading even as Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. posted better-than-expected earnings for the fiscal fourth quarter. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:19:52 GMT)
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board makes Auckland airport move official
TORONTO - The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it has opened its partial takeover offer for Auckland International Airport Ltd. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:08:18 GMT)
Citigroup will assume control of 7 'structured investment vehicles' with $49 billion in assets
Citigroup Inc. said Thursday it plans to assume control of the seven "structured investment vehicles" the bank advises to help them repay their debts. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:10:10 GMT)
Investment for Tatas' small car is Rs 3,700 cr
The total investment - by Tata Motors and its vendors - in the Rs 1 lakh car project is Rs 3,700 crore (Rs 37 billion). (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 04:20:36 GMT)
Citizens to review investment policies
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. will review its investment policies after a recent run of withdrawals on a state-run pool jeopardized nearly $2 billion of its assets, its chief financial officer told the Florida House Insurance Committee Thursday. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 05:31:52 GMT)
China's fixed assets investment remains high at 26.8% for first 11 months
China's urban fixed-asset investment rose 26.8 percent year-on-year in the first 11 months of 2007, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Friday. The figure indicates that several attempts to cool investment, such as high ... (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 05:44:28 GMT)
China's Fixed Assets Investment High At 26.8% For First 11 Months
China's urban fixed-asset investment rose 26.8 per cent year-on-year in the first 11 months of 2007, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Friday. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:19:16 GMT)
CHINA'S FIXED ASSETS INVESTMENT HIGH AT 26.8% FOR FIRST 11 MONTHS
Statistics China's urban fixed-asset investment rose 26.8 per cent year-on-year in the first 11 months of 2007, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Friday. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:19:16 GMT)
RUXX investment index set to open 1.99% down
MOSCOW, December 14 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's investment index will open Friday at 950.46 points, down 1.99% following Thursday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:35:31 GMT)
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