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Website opens to promote investment in NKorea
SEOUL: A website has opened to attract foreign investment to North Korea, one of the world's most closed societies. China's Xinhua news agency, in a report from Pyongyang, said www.dprk-economy.com was set up by North Korea and began operating Monday. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:01:40 GMT)
US clears Borse Dubai's investment in Nasdaq: Nasdaq
The Nasdaq market site in New York's Times Square. Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. said Monday it has obtained official US clearance for Borse Dubai's investment in Nasdaq, which will allow Nasdaq to proceed with its plan to combine with Nordic exchange OMX. (AFP Stan Honda) (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:00:47 GMT)
Bush lets states cut Sudan investment ties
President Bush signed legislation Monday to allow states and local governments to cut investment ties with Sudan because of the violence in Darfur. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:06:43 GMT)
China's Venture Capital Investment Surges
(RTTNews) - Venture capital investment in China rose 78.9% to US$3.18 billion in the first eleven months from a year earlier, according to a report from Zero2IPO, a leading consulting firm. Total projects involved were 428 compared to 324 in the previous year. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:55:58 GMT)
Law curbs U.S. investment in Sudan
Bush signs legislation intended to help Darfur, despite unease about the constitutionality of state and local governments' involvement in foreign policy. President Bush signed legislation Monday intended to restrict U.S. investment in Sudan, despite his administration's concern that it improperly gives state and local governments a hand in foreign policy. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:11:48 GMT)
Law curbs U.S. investment in Sudan
Bush signs legislation intended to help Darfur, despite unease about the constitutionality of state and local governments' involvement in foreign policy. President Bush signed legislation Monday intended to restrict U.S. investment in Sudan, despite his administration's concern that it improperly gives state and local governments a hand in foreign policy. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:28:43 GMT)
Bush OKs Sudan investment limits
President Bush signed legislation yesterday intended to restrict U.S. investment in Sudan, despite his administration's concern that it improperly gives state and local governments a hand in foreign policy. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:41:45 GMT)
China to allow limited foreign investment
Beijing is easing a ban on foreign investment in the securities industry, but ensuring Chinese control by limiting investors from abroad to minority stakes. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:33:45 GMT)
Government allocates over $3 bn to 2008 investment program
Yemen - Investment Saba -- The government has appropriated YR 614.4 billion (over $3 billion) to the 2008 investment program which focuses on main sectors, the state-run 26sep.net quoted an official at the Planning and International Cooperation Ministry as saying on Monday. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 12:35:14 GMT)
Beijing easing ban on foreign investment
BEIJING (AP) -- Beijing is easing a ban on foreign investment in the securities industry but ensuring Chinese control by limiting investors from abroad to minority stakes. ... (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:14:34 GMT)
Centre extends term of Investment Commission
New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): The Centre has extended the term of the Investment Commission until December 31, 2009. The three-member commission is headed by Ratan Tata. The other members of the commission are HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh and former HLL Chairman Ashok Ganguly. The commission was constituted by the UPA Government to woo investments from domestic and foreign business. It was given the ... (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:12:35 GMT)
Govt extends Investment Commission's term by 2 years
The government on Tuesday extended the term of Investment Commission of India headed by Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata till December 31, 2009. (Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:37:11 GMT)
TAIWAN AWAITS U.S. REPLY ON BILATERAL INVESTMENT AGREEMENT
Trade / foreign investment Taiwan is still awaiting a reply from the U.S. government on the signing of a bilateral investment agreement (BIA), and hopes to receive a response as soon as possible, the country's top trade negotiator said Tuesday. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:48:16 GMT)
Taiwan Awaits U.S. Reply On Bilateral Investment Agreement
Taiwan is still awaiting a reply from the U.S. government on the signing of a bilateral investment agreement (BIA), and hopes to receive a response as soon as possible, the country's top trade negotiator said Tuesday. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:48:16 GMT)
Investment growth set to slow
Fixed-asset investment growth is expected to slow this year under tighter macro controls, but it won't be easily achieved, according to analysts. Central authorities pledged further tightening measures to prevent the economy from overhea ... (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:11:48 GMT)
Chinese Local Govt. Reshuffle To Encourage Investment
(RTTNews) - A local government reshuffle in China is expected to increase investment growth in new projects, China Daily reported Wednesday. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 04:11:08 GMT)
China: Investment Growth Set To Slow In China
BEIJING, CHINA: Fixed-asset investment growth is expected to slow this year under tighter macro controls, according to analysts. Central authorities pledged further tightening measures to prevent the economy from overheating and rising prices from evolving into entrenched inflation. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 04:32:29 GMT)
Borse Dubai obtains clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States
Borse Dubai Limited (Borse Dubai) announced that clearance had been obtained from The Committee on Foreign Investment (CFIUS) in the United States concerning Borse Dubai's investment in The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (Nasdaq), which will allow Borse Dubai to proceed with its investment in Nasdaq. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:49:17 GMT)
RHB Starts Full Fledge Investment Company (Malaysian National News Agency
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Management Sdn Bhd (RHBIM), a subsidiary of RHB Banking Group, started its operations as a full fledge investment management company effective January 1 this year. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:35:15 GMT)
Eqarat.com launches Jordan operations through Dhs5.5 m investment into the booming real estate market
Eqarat.com, a leading total solutions provider to the real estate sector, has announced the launch of its operations in Jordan through an initial investment of Dhs5.5 m for the infrastructure and set up of its operations, in a bid to tap into the country's burgeoning real estate sector, which is currently valued at JD4.03bn (Dhs20.9m). (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:49:12 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-01-02 07:22 GMT: BNP Paribas to expand German investment banking arm by hiring more staff
FRANKFURT (Thomson Financial) - BNP Paribas plans to expand its German investment banking operations by increasing its staff there to 250-255 from 238, by the end of 2008, Financial Times Deutschland reported, citing German head Joachim von Schorlemer. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 07:51:04 GMT)
Key session on Indian hotel development to be inaugurated at 2008 hotel investment conference
Demand for upscale hotel rooms in India is on the rise, and so are prices, according to Jonathan Worsley, co-organiser of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), now in its fourth year. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:19:07 GMT)
China: Investment growth set to slow
Fixed-asset investment growth is expected to slow this year under tighter macro controls, but it won’t be easily achieved, according to analysts. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:37:03 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-01-02 10:13 GMT: EU inquiry deadline for Credit Suisse, GE, Mubadala investment jv Feb 4
BRUSSELS (Thomson Financial) - The European Commission said its inquiry deadline for Credit Suisse Private Equity Inc and General Electric Company Inc's proposed investment management joint venture with Mubadala Development Company PJSC is set for Feb 4. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:35:56 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-01-02 10:13 GMT: EU inquiry deadline for Credit Suisse, GE, Mubadala investment jv Feb 4
BRUSSELS (Thomson Financial) - The European Commission said its inquiry deadline for Credit Suisse Private Equity Inc and General Electric Company Inc's proposed investment management joint venture with Mubadala Development Company PJSC is set for Feb 4. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:37:26 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-01-02 10:59 GMT: INTERVIEW New Polish govt may allow KGHM to spend profits on investment
WARSAW (Thomson Financial) - Poland's new government said it is prepared to allow state-controlled copper miner KGHM to spend 50 pct or more of its 2007 profit on investment if its supervisory and management boards present a strong case for doing so. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:05:32 GMT)
Gamuda Receives Investment Certificate For Massive Vietnam Project (Malaysian National News Agency
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Gamuda land Vietnam LLC, a subsidiary of Gamuda Bhd in Vietnam has been granted an Investment Certificate by the Hanoi City People's Committee to develop the Yen So Park project, located south of Hanoi city centre. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:05:10 GMT)
Gamuda Receives Investment Certificate For Massive Vietnam Project (Malaysian National News Agency
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Gamuda land Vietnam LLC, a subsidiary of Gamuda Bhd in Vietnam has been granted an Investment Certificate by the Hanoi City People's Committee to develop the Yen So Park project, located south of Hanoi city centre. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:20:03 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-01-02 12:30 GMT: Care Investment Trust buys equity investment in office buildings for $72.4M
BOSTON (Thomson Financial) - Care Investment Trust Inc. said Wednesday it purchased equity interests in nine medical office buildings from Cambridge Holdings Inc. for a total purchase price of $72.4 million. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:35:27 GMT)
Care Makes Investment in 9 Buildings
Real estate investment trust Care Investment Trust Inc. said Wednesday it made a $72.4 million equity investment in nine medical office buildings. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:35:36 GMT)
GestureTek Inc. and Telefonica Announce Strategic Partnership and Investment Agreement
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 5 -- GestureTek Inc. - world leader and patent-holder in computer vision and gesture-recognition technology for presentation, information and entertainment systems - today announced a strategic investment in the company by Telefonica S.A., Spain's leading telecommunications operator. The agreement finalizes a minority investment in GestureTek to finance business expansion ... (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:06:15 GMT)
Kuwait's Nour Investment Co. increases capital up to KD75m
Kuwait's Nour Investment Co. increases capital up to KD75m (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:08:50 GMT)
Quantitative Investment Advisors, Inc. Names Analytic Investors, LLC as Sub-Advisor to the Quant Long/Short Fund
Quantitative Investment Advisors, Inc., investment manager to the Quantitative Group of Funds, has (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:42:36 GMT)
'Foreign investment in media on hold'
KOLKATA: The Centre will take a decision on raising the foreign investment cap in media only after ensuring a level playing field, especially for the smaller media, I&B Minister Priya Ranjan Dasmunshi said on Wednesday. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:49:32 GMT)
'Foreign investment in media on hold'
The minister's statement comes at a time when the big media houses are demanding for raising foreign investment cap from the present 26 per cent. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:07:43 GMT)
B2B Trust, AIM Trimark agree to distribute investment loans
B2B Trust and AIM Trimark Investments have signed agreements for the distribution of investment and RRSP loan programs. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:16:43 GMT)
Quantitative Investment Advisors, Inc. Names Analytic Investors, LLC as Sub-Advisor to the Quant Long/Short Fund
Quantitative Investment Advisors, Inc., investment manager to the Quantitative Group of Funds, has announced that it has hired Analytic Investors, LLC as sub-advisor to the Quant Long/Short Fund (USBOX/QGIAX). The Fund invests in long and short positions and currently has a 130/30 structure, also known as a short extension strategy. Analytic pioneered the short extension strategy in 2002. At ... (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:52:59 GMT)
Investment managers bearish on Canadian stocks
As a result, bears now dominate opinion for the first time in several quarters in the report by Russell Investments. Even with the increase in bearishness, 77% of investment managers still expect Canadian equities to post flat to positive returns in 2008. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:01:56 GMT)
Agilent Technologies Announces Upcoming Webcasts with Investment Community
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced the following webcasts with the investment community: (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:12:25 GMT)
B2B Trust, AIM Trimark agree to distribute investment loans
B2B Trust and AIM Trimark Investments have signed agreements for the distribution of investment and RRSP loan programs. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:01:53 GMT)
Keybridge Capital Provides December 2007 Quarterly Investment Update (KBC.AX, 00800311, 20080103)
Keybridge Capital announced that as at 31 December 2007, the Company had total investments of $376m. This compares with $317m at the time of the last update to the market at the end of September 2007. Significant changes in investment levels include: a writedown in the book value of the Company's investments in the US securitisation market to nil; growth in property investments; a reduction in ... (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:34:00 GMT)
Alaska's biggest investment scam ending
Alaska's biggest investment scam is ending with $1.2 million being sent to about 700 hoodwinked investors in 42 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Kenya. (Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:56:39 GMT)
Citadel eyeing investment in Centro - source
PHILADELPHIA, Jan 2 - Hedge fund Citadel Investment Group is considering buying a stake in Australia's Centro Properties Group , a source familiar with the situation said on Wednesday. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:15:51 GMT)
Clean energy investment up one third in 07: report
LONDON - INVESTMENT in clean energy worldwide rose by a third last year to US$117 billion (S$169.7 billion), boosted by widespread concerns over global warming, researchers New Energy Finance said on Wednesday. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:36:55 GMT)
UPDATE 1-Citadel eyeing investment in Centro - source
SYDNEY/PHILADELPHIA, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Hedge fund Citadel Investment Group is considering buying a stake in Australia's struggling Centro Properties Group CNP.AX, said a source familiar with the situation. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:56:04 GMT)
Tyndall Investment Management changes
Tyndall Investment Management has made a series of internal promotions and external recruitments designed to help the company build on its current success, managing director Greg Campbell says. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 04:11:31 GMT)
Jitters over alternative investment schemes spread to World Wise
JITTERS over the uncertainty of alternative investment schemes, following a 'cease and desist' order against Cash Plus last week, spread to forex exchange trading entity World Wise Partners yesterday. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 06:17:41 GMT)
Malaysia's stalling reform threatens investment
Malaysia's drive to woo investment is losing traction, as efforts to get rid of red tape and inept bureaucrats falter, threatening to put it further behind neighbouring Singapore. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 06:28:30 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-01-03 07:45 GMT: Spazio Investment says not to proceed with asset buy from Ortensia
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Industrial real estate investment company Spazio Investment NV said it will not proceed with the acquisition of an asset located in Melzo from Ortensia Srl. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:06:00 GMT)
Gain Insight Into Key Technology Investment Patterns and Trends in Target Markets in France
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c78247) has announced the addition of "IT Systems Management Investment in France H2 2006 (Databook)" to their offering. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:46:01 GMT)
Securities commissioner orders couple to stop selling investment contracts
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Securities Commissioner Heath Abshure issued a cease and desist order Wednesday ordering a Bentonville couple and their businesses to stop marketing investment contracts. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:58:58 GMT)
RHB Starts Full Fledged Investment Company (Malaysian National News Agency
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Management Sdn Bhd (RHBIM), a subsidiary of RHB Banking Group, started operations as a full fledged investment management company effective Jan 1 this year. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:20:11 GMT)
TEXT-Malaysia's RAM assigns AAA/P1 rating to Gulf Investment
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 - RAM Ratings has assigned respective long- and short-term financial institution ratings of AAA and P1 to Gulf Investment Corporation GSC . (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:34:20 GMT)
TEXT-Malaysia's RAM assigns AAA/P1 rating to Gulf Investment
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 - RAM Ratings has assigned respective long- and short-term financial institution ratings of AAA and P1 to Gulf Investment Corporation GSC . (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:34:20 GMT)
Investment funds cannot buy VND for transactions
VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign investment funds complain that they cannot purchase VND at this time to serve their disbursement needs for investment deals. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:44:38 GMT)
INVESTMENT...
INVESTMENT : The province will help a Cape Breton employer to restructure, maintain 60 jobs and prepare for future growth. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:18:12 GMT)
Consolidated Finvest to spin off investment business
MUMBAI, Jan 3 - Consolidated Finvest & Holdings Ltd said on Thursday it plans to spin off its investment business to a new firm, Jindal India Finvest & Holdings Ltd. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:22:59 GMT)
Study: Investment in clean energy topped $100 billion
Despite the global credit crunch in 2007, new investment in clean energy industries like wind and solar power rose sharply to break through the $100 billion barrier for the first time, a research group, New Energy Finance, said Wednesday. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:36:59 GMT)
State Street Investment Chief Resigns After Losses (Update1)
Jan. 3 (Bloomberg) -- State Street Corp., the world's largest money manager for institutions, said the head of its investment unit resigned after the company set aside $279 million to cover legal costs from losses on subprime mortgages. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:27:28 GMT)
5 sectors listed as key investment areas this year
The government has identified five major sectors as key investment areas to focus on this year. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:39:35 GMT)
State Street Investment Chief Resigns After Losses (Update2)
Jan. 3 (Bloomberg) -- State Street Corp., the world's largest money manager for institutions, said the head of its investment unit resigned after the company set aside $279 million to cover legal costs from losses on subprime mortgages. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:42:27 GMT)
State Street replaces head of investment management arm, takes $279 million charge
State Street Corp. set aside $618 million to cover costs associated with its investment arm and replaced the head of the unit, the world's largest money manager for institutions said Thursday. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:38:50 GMT)
FundsNetwork confirms line up for investment forum
Fidelity FundsNetwork's investment forum has been scheduled including speakers from 7IM, Fidelity, Martin Currie, New Star and Schroders. The forum will follow a series of workshps taking place between February 4 and 15, with the investment forum happening on February 15 at The Brewery in London. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:45:54 GMT)
Hindujas, ONGC lead $20 bn investment in Iran, India
New Delhi, Jan 3 (PTI) Hinduja Group is on the verge of concluding nation's biggest energy deal for developing oil and gas fields in Iran and setting up a refinery and LNG terminal in India involving a total investment of 20 billion dollars. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:04:04 GMT)
State Street replaces head of investment management arm
BOSTON (AP) - State Street Corporation has set aside $618 million to cover costs associated with its investment arm, which the company says has been hurt by exposure to subprime mortgages and a lack of liquidity in those markets. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:25:24 GMT)
U.S. factory orders rise, but investment falls
WASHINGTON–Orders to U.S. factories jumped in November by the largest amount in four months, but a key gauge of business investment fell for a second straight month, raising new worries about the strength of manufacturing. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:30:44 GMT)
State Street Investment Chief Resigns After Losses (Update3)
Jan. 3 (Bloomberg) -- State Street Corp., the world's largest money manager for institutions, said the head of its investment unit resigned after a $279 million writedown to cover legal costs from losses on subprime mortgages. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:42:50 GMT)
Ambassador calls for facilitating investment in Syria
Iran - Syria - Investment Iranian Ambassador to Damascus Mohammad Hassan Akhtari here Thursday called for new laws to facilitate joint venture investment in Syria. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:50:13 GMT)
Oak Investment Partners Leads $45 Mln Series C Round For Boston-Power - Update
(RTTNews) - Boston-Power Inc. on Thursday announced $45 million Series C round, which was led by Oak Investment Partners, a venture capital firm. It also included existing blue-chip investors Venrock Associates, Granite Global Ventures and Gabriel Venture Partners. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:56:40 GMT)
BullMarket.com Offers Investment Opinions on Oil Service Stocks
BullMarket.com (http://www.bullmarket.com), an online investment newsletter focused on long-term growth and income-generating stocks, announced today that it has provided subscribers with a detailed report on oil service stocks, including Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB), Halliburton (NYSE: HAL), Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI), BJ Services (NYSE: BJS), and Smith International (NYSE: SII), among others. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:02:38 GMT)
Merlin Securities Receives $20mm Investment From Sequoia Capital - Update
(RTTNews) - Brokerage services provider Merlin Securities Thursday said it received an investment of around $20 mm from Sequoia Capital, an investment firm that provides venture capital to founders and executives. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:11:40 GMT)
MBC cites investors on Minda investment performance
THE Mindanao Business Council (MBC) has lauded the local investors for their confidence in putting up projects and their remarkable contribution to Mindanao's total investment performance. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:19:09 GMT)
State Street replaces investment head
State Street Corp. set aside $618 million to cover costs associated with its investment arm and replaced the head of the unit, the world’s largest money manager for institutions said. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:45:47 GMT)
State Street replaces head of investment management arm
State Street Corp. set aside $618 million to cover costs associated with its investment arm and replaced the head of the unit, the world's largest money manager for institutions said Thursday. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:06:09 GMT)
State Street replaces head of investment management arm, takes $279 million charge
State Street Corp. set aside $618 million to cover costs associated with its investment arm and replaced the head of the unit, the world’s largest money manager for institutions said today. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:11:34 GMT)
Bolivia Eyes Record 2008 Gas Investment
President Evo Morales said Thursday that commitments from Iran, Brazil and Venezuela should boost foreign investment in Bolivian natural gas to an "all-time record" of nearly $1.5 billion this year. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:09:17 GMT)
US keeps up foreign investment in face of deficits
The United States has maintained foreign capital inflows to finance its big balance of payments deficit but any dropoff in investment could end up hurting the economy, a Federal Reserve report showed Thursday. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:12:51 GMT)
State Street Replaces Investment Chief After Losses (Update6)
Jan. 3 (Bloomberg) -- State Street Corp., the world's largest money manager for institutions, ousted the head of its investment unit after setting aside $618 million to cover legal claims that it made inappropriate bets on subprime mortgages. (Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:27:21 GMT)
Citadel Investment Group up 30% in '07
Chicago-based hedge fund reaches $20 billion in assets Ending the year on a strong note, Citadel Investment Group LLC gained 30 percent in a volatile market in 2007, and the Chicago-based hedge fund has reached $20 billion in assets, according to a source familiar with the company's results. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:23:21 GMT)
Negative investment list revised for clarity
The government revised its so-called negative investment list -- a list of business sectors, wholly or partly closed to investment -- last week, aiming to clarify rules and fair treatment within the business community. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 04:08:53 GMT)
Negative investment list revised for clarity
The government revised its so-called negative investment list -- a list of business sectors, wholly or partly closed to investment -- last week, aiming to clarify rules and fair treatment within the business community. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 04:11:13 GMT)
Oil India chief on investment plans
Oil India chief reveals plans of the upcoming IPO and future investment strategies. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:03:21 GMT)
MMC Appoints Saudi Investment Bank For IPO (Malaysian National News Agency
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- MMC Corp Bhd has appointed Saudi Investment Bank as adviser for the proposed initial public offering (IPO) of the joint venture company is developing the US$30 billion (US$1=RM3.28) Jazan Economic City in Saudi Arabia. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:20:04 GMT)
Investment firm chief held in shrimp-farming scandal
TOKYO — Police have arrested the head of a Tokyo-based investment company suspected of involvement in an alleged case of fraud connected to a shrimp-farming project in the Philippines, police sources said Friday. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:23:24 GMT)
European Investment Banks Cut to `Underweight' at Citigroup
Jan. 4 (Bloomberg) -- European investment banks were cut to ``underweight'' at Citigroup Inc., which said their balance sheets are taking on ``involuntary'' assets related to the credit-market turmoil. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:49:56 GMT)
Md. pursues foreign investment
Strategies to be revamped to land lucrative jobs, business Maryland wants to capitalize on the ever-shrinking nature of the world by revamping its international business strategy this year in the hopes it will draw more foreign investment, create higher-paying jobs and boost the state's place in the global economy. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:35:22 GMT)
Malaysia's RHB Investment plans 1 bln rgt CLO-source
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 - Malaysia's RHB Investment Bank is launching a collateralised loan obligation worth about 1 billion ringgit to raise financing for a group of firms, a source close to the deal said on Friday. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:38:19 GMT)
Hanoi may revoke investment licenses of 17 projects
VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi Planning and Investment Department is considering revoking the investment licenses it granted to 17 projects before, which have been very slow in implementation. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:28:58 GMT)
Local governments may be able to get to some of their deposits with a troubled state investment fund
Local governments with money stuck in a state-run investment pool could get access to another $2.7 billion of their deposits during the next four months. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:59:57 GMT)
Find the right IT investment strategy
It has never been more important to make the right IT investment decisions, but what are the fundamentals? Global spending on IT is estimated at more than £1m per year, and there is little doubt that much of this spending under-delivers. At the same time, the risks of not spending enough on IT are all too apparent. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:38:16 GMT)
MMC Appoints Saudi Investment Bank For IPO (Malaysian National News Agency
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- MMC Corp Bhd has appointed Saudi Investment Bank as adviser for the proposed initial public offering (IPO) of the joint venture company which is developing the US$30 billion (US$1=RM3.28) Jazan Economic City in Saudi Arabia. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:35:13 GMT)
Study: Investment in clean energy topped $100 bln
Despite the global credit crunch in 2007, new investment in clean energy industries like wind and solar power rose sharply to break through the $100 billion barrier for the first time, a research group, New Energy Finance, said Wednesday. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:51:58 GMT)
Foreign Investment In Local Capital Market To Be Robust This Year (Malaysian National News Agency
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- Foreign investment in the Malaysian capital market is going to be robust and vibrant this year, helped by several improvements undertaken by the government in easing the steps to do business in the country. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:50:13 GMT)
Investment firm fined for failing to register in B.C.
A Montreal investment firm agreed to pay the British Columbia Securities Commission $74,050 after admitting to advising investors without proper registration. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:46:44 GMT)
Former Goldman Sachs Investment Banker Sentenced To Nearly 5 Years
(RTTNews) - A former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. investment banker was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for insider trading. Eugene Plotkin, who helped to mastermind the $6.7 million fraud, used information from a fellow analyst among other sources. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:56:18 GMT)
Getting foreign investment to pay off
HA NOI — Viet Nam attracted a record level of foreign direct investment in 2007 at US$20.3 billion, a 70-per-cent increase over 2006 and 53 per cent higher than the target for the year. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:07:59 GMT)
Ray Unger: Some investment resolutions for the new year
What would a new year be like if we didn't have some resolutions? Especially investment resolutions that prevent us from making those same mistakes we made in 2007, or for that matter, since we began investing. So here are some common investment mistakes that we should resolve not to repeat in 2008. Analyze balance sheets: Yes, balance sheets really do matter. Balance sheets are one of the big ... (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:20:01 GMT)
Investment Challenge: 'Trying year' a test for local experts
When putting together his portfolio for the 2007 Investment Challenge, Chuck Jaskowiak of H&R Block Financial Advisors of Madison had some reservations about including Google. After all, shares of the popular Internet search engine developer had soared to over $460. But even at that price, Jaskowiak still liked the stock. Good thing. A year later, Google climbed another 50.2 percent to $691.48, ... (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:20:11 GMT)
Leerink Swann Healthcare Investment Outlook Report for 2008 Now Available
Leerink Swann, the leading healthcare investment banking firm, today announced the availability of (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:42:08 GMT)
SEC releases report on investment advisor, broker-dealer industries
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today released a report that it commissioned to examine the distinctions between the investment advisor and broker-dealer industries. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:46:57 GMT)
Thornburg Investment Management names CEO
Brian McMahon has been named chief executive officer of Thornburg Investment Management Inc., effective Jan. 1. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:39:08 GMT)
Board to give $4M to local university investment fund
Finance students at the University of Dayton will soon be managing one of the largest student-managed investment funds in the country. (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:44:20 GMT)
Doing business in China: Good investment?
Doing business in China: Good investment? Copyright © 2007 The Enquirer. All rights reserved. Users of this site agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy /Your California Privacy Rights (Terms updated March 2007) (Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:29:27 GMT)
Update on Florida's Troubled Investment Fund
Florida officials are about to loosen the spigot on a semi frozen state investment fund, but it can’t come soon enough for some local governments. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:22:32 GMT)
Shanghai expects 11% rise in foreign investment in 2007
Shanghai is expected to have drawn an actual foreign investment of 7.9 billion U.S. dollars in 2007, up 11 percent from a year earlier, local authorities have said. The contractual foreign investment stood at 14.869 billion dollars, ... (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:09:40 GMT)
Indonesia looking at $5b in investment from Middle East
The government eyes up to US$5 billion in investment from the Middle East this year in financial services, natural resources, infrastructure, property and plantations. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:55:47 GMT)
Hotel Properties Seen As 'Solid Investment'
If you are looking for an investment opportunity for 2008 - someplace to park a spare $15 million or more - you might check out the hotel industry. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:16:54 GMT)
Builder of Asbury luxury site sells to investment company
The developer of a luxury housing complex in Asbury Park has bailed out of the project and sold the unfinished building and surrounding property to a new investment firm. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:47:36 GMT)
SEC freezes Utahn's assets in alleged investment scam
The Securities and Exchange Commission won a federal court order in Atlanta to freeze assets in an alleged investment scam involving a Utah man that raised $30 million in the United States and Canada by touting risk-free profits. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:34:33 GMT)
Picture Works, Nottingham - Prime Investment in the UK's Fastest Growing City
According to the highly-acclaimed International Property Investment Network (IPIN), apartments at Picture Works, Nottingham are amongst the best buys in Britain today. A fast growing local economy and a large student and business population make these centrally located off-plan apartments firm favourites for city investors looking for a safe and promising UK property market in which to operate. ... (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:11:02 GMT)
S.Korea aims to relax corporate investment rules
SEOUL, Jan 5 - South Korea's president-elect aims to abolish a rule restricting equity investment by the country's top business groups to fuel economic growth, a spokesman for Lee Myung-bak's transition team said on Saturday. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:15:14 GMT)
2nd official to probe investment
BOSTON - Secretary of State William F. Galvin said yesterday he is investigating the circumstances of an investment that Merrill Lynch sold to Springfield, causing the city to lose almost $13 million. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:27:34 GMT)
2nd official to probe investment
BOSTON - Secretary of State William F. Galvin said yesterday he is investigating the circumstances of an investment that Merrill Lynch sold to Springfield, causing the city to lose almost $13 million. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:27:54 GMT)
2nd official to probe investment
BOSTON - Secretary of State William F. Galvin said yesterday he is investigating the circumstances of an investment that Merrill Lynch sold to Springfield, causing the city to lose almost $13 million. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:28:04 GMT)
Johor Expects Investment Climate To Remain Healthy In 2008 (Malaysian National News Agency
JOHOR BAHARU, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The investment climate in Johor is expected to stay healthy in 2008 with investment figures likely to exceed the performance last year. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 10:35:12 GMT)
Investment Firm Deal Completed
The deal for a Rochester area investment management firm announced last summer has finally been completed. Canandaigua National Bank and Trust's parent company, Canandaigua National Corporation, acquired Genesee Valley Trust Company. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:41:07 GMT)
Rate cut essential to spur both investment and consumption
The signal for a rate reduction has been flashed. Though the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is yet to spell out its plans, finance minister P Chidambaram is keen that interest rates should come down in order to stimulate investment and consumption in the economy. Most bankers agree that a reduction is on the anvil. While nobody expects the rates to come down immediately, it is inevitable in one or ... (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:23:10 GMT)
Sovereign funds investment
The bigger deals include the Government of Singapore Investment Corp's $9.7 billion investment in Switzerland's UBS AG, and Singapore-based Temasek Holdings Pte's 18% stake in Britain's Standard Chartered Plc for $9.2 billion. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:16:18 GMT)
Foreign Direct Investment in South Korea Fell 6.5% (Update1)
Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Foreign direct investment into South Korea fell for a third straight year in 2007 as investment in manufacturing declined, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy said. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 04:35:07 GMT)
S.Korean Q4 FDI rises, steady '08 investment seen
SEOUL, Jan 6 - Plans for foreign direct investment in South Korea rose for the second consecutive quarter in the fourth quarter of 2007 and the authorities expect a steady inflow in 2008 as a global mergers and acquisitions boom continues. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:40:22 GMT)
S.Korean Q4 FDI rises, steady '08 investment seen
SEOUL, Jan 6 - Plans for foreign direct investment in South Korea rose for the second consecutive quarter in the fourth quarter of 2007 and the authorities expect a steady inflow in 2008 as a global mergers and acquisitions boom continues. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:40:22 GMT)
The World In A Glass: Wine as an investment
Who would have ever thought that wine would be a better investment than the stock market? (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:02:08 GMT)
Overseas Property Market Investment Predictions for 2008
With the New Year already upon us, Property Frontiers' Research Team has compiled this brief overview of 2008's most interesting investment opportunities. We have also highlighted those markets which have come off the boil. (PRWeb Jan 6, 2008) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/SGFsZi1TdW1tLUhvcnItUHJvZi1UaGlyLVplcm8= (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 08:11:52 GMT)
Q&A | How to find an investment adviser
Q: My wife and I have been having a hard time selecting an investment counselor. We have interviewed counselors but have not found anyone... (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 08:16:11 GMT)
Abu Dhabi plans $200b investment in infrastructure
Abu Dhabi plans $200b investment in infrastructure (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 08:19:22 GMT)
Dhs 2b Al Mazaya investment in property portfolios
Dhs 2b Al Mazaya investment in property portfolios (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:04:26 GMT)
Workers should opt for investment advice
Employers rushing to automatically enroll workers in retirement plans and directing the money to one-stop life-cycle funds are leaving old-fashioned investment advice behind in a cloud of so much dust. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:43:32 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-01-06 09:38 GMT: Shanghai 2007 realised foreign investment up 11 pct - Xinhua
BEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - Shanghai's realised foreign investment last year was about 7.9 bln usd, an increase of 11 pct over 2006, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a local government official. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:05:40 GMT)
Foreign investment decreases in South Korea
Foreign investment in South Korea decreased for the third consecutive year to slightly above 10 billion dollars in 2007, government data showed Sunday. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:21:22 GMT)
Foreign investment decreases in South Korea
A key advisor to South Korea's president-elect Lee Myung-Bak, seen here in 2007, has urged Seoul to lure more foreign investors after overseas investment fell for the third consecutive year to slightly above 10 billion dollars in 2007. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:50:42 GMT)
Meet Dubai puts global focus on regional investment opportunities
Meet Dubai puts global focus on regional investment opportunities (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:20:01 GMT)
Foreign investment down in South Korea
Seoul - Direct investment by foreign companies in South Korea in 2007 was down for the third successive year, the Trade Ministry in Seoul said on Sunday. According to the ministry, registered Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) fell by 6.5 per cent to 10... (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:53:30 GMT)
Investment chief is a long-haul man
MARKETS and investors might remain jittery, but Fisher Funds’ chief investment officer Warren Couillault is steadfast in his belief that investing in growth businesses for the long term is the answer for good returns. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:09:24 GMT)
The flaw in the logic of investment banks' largesse
During the credit boom, senior executives at the world's largest investment banks often argued that businesses had improved in two significant ways. They had become better at managing trading risk. And their pay structures were more flexible, allowing them to cut costs rapidly in a downturn. The subprime meltdown, which has so far been responsible for almost $40bn of losses at Citigroup ... (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:55:16 GMT)
VIETNAM ATTRACTS RECORD LEVEL OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
Trade / foreign investment Vietnam attracted a record level of foreign direct investment in 2007 at US$20.3 billion, a 70 per cent increase over 2006 and 53 per cent higher than the target for the year. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:28:19 GMT)
Vietnam Attracts Record Level Of Foreign Direct Investment
Vietnam attracted a record level of foreign direct investment in 2007 at US$20.3 billion, a 70 per cent increase over 2006 and 53 per cent higher than the target for the year. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:28:19 GMT)
Negative investment list still ambiguous, say business leaders
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) said Sunday that the newly revised negative investment list was not enough to bolster investor confidence due to remaining ambiguities. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:52:54 GMT)
Wells Fargo launches investment banking unit
Wells, Fargo & Co., one of the nation's largest banks, is expanding its St. Louis presence, adding an investment banking unit to its regional commercial banking offices in Clayton. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:03:32 GMT)
Weaver Investment makes first play in Winston-Salem
Greensboro real estate firm Weaver Investment Co. has made its first purchase in Winston-Salem, buying a 26,500-square-foot building and property in Union Cross Business Park that is occupied by Alo USA Inc. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:28:26 GMT)
Security-monitoring firm lands a $21M investment
Video-monitoring firm iVerify.US Inc. has secured a $21 million investment -- one of the largest venture-capital deals here in recent years. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:06:49 GMT)
Movea SA Secures Its First Round Investment of 7.3M EUR and Completes Asset Acquisition of Gyration Inc
Movea SA, a company specialized in motion sensing technologies created in March 2007 by a team of experienced researchers and managers, today announced it has secured its first round investment of 7.3M EUR (over US$10M). (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:00:00 GMT)
China probes foreign investment in property market: report
China has launched a nationwide probe into foreign investment in the red-hot real estate market, state media said Monday, while mulling new measures should existing limits prove ineffective. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:47:30 GMT)
Dick Davis shares investment wisdom
BY LISA GIBBS lgibbs@MiamiHerald.com The name Dick Davis should be familiar to longtime Miami Herald readers. His nationally syndicated stock market column ran three times a week in the Herald from 1979 to 1989, and from the 1960s through the 1980s, he doled out investment advice from Miami radio and television stations. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:16:30 GMT)
More opportunities for foreign investment in Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge - Representatives from the world’s leading companies and groups will gather in Ha Noi this week for frank discussions on investment policies and business climate with representatives from the Vietnamese Government and relevant ministries in the context of Viet Nam being hailed as one of the dynamic economies in Asia. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:14:09 GMT)
The flaw in the logic of investment banks' largesse
During the credit boom, senior executives at the world's largest investment banks often argued that businesses had improved in two significant ways. They had become better at managing trading risk. And their pay structures were more flexible, allowing them to cut costs rapidly in a downturn. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:34:27 GMT)
Dick Davis shares investment wisdom
The name Dick Davis should be familiar to longtime Miami Herald readers. His nationally syndicated stock market column ran three times a week in the Herald from 1979 to 1989, and from the 1960s through the 1980s, he doled out investment advice from Miami radio and television stations. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:40:21 GMT)
Asia-Pacific investment-banking fees, ex-Japan, hit record in 2007
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Initial public offerings from Chinese companies and merger activity in Asia drove investment banking fees up 34% to a record last year, figures disclosed Monday by Thomson Financial show. The data excludes Japan. Total investment banking fees in the region last year came to US$13.74 billion, compared with US$10.25 billion in 2006. The top five investment banking deals ... (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:43:48 GMT)
Investment bank UBS sees bright spots in global economy
SINGAPORE : Investment bank UBS is optimistic the global economy is not headed for a global recession this year. But it says growth is likely to slow from last year and it has shaved its forecasts for US, Europe and Asia. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:29:10 GMT)
Investment Industry Veterans Establish Large Cap Growth Investment Firm, Agility Asset Management, LLC
Harry W. Segalas, David A. Altman, Barton H. Buxbaum and Gregory A. Nejmeh have started Agility Asset Management, LLC, an independent, employee-owned investment management firm. The firm is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser and applies a focused, bottom-up, fundamental approach to growth equity portfolio management. Agility invests in approximately ... (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:50:28 GMT)
Rwanda: Investment Group Commits U.S. $27.2 Million
Rwanda Investment Group (RIG), a private investment company created by some 43 local investors has committed Rw500billion (US$27.2million) to investment in the country. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:31:58 GMT)
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