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SkyVilla: An investment into world of privacy
KUCHING: When you move to SkyVilla, you do not only embrace a trendy new lifestyle but you have made an investment into a world of privacy that comes with a harmonious ambience. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:17:58 GMT)
Al Salam Bank sets up investment centre
Al Salam Bank-Bahrain has established a subsidiary, Amal Holding Company, to create a financial investment centre in Al Hidd City by Bahrain's international airport. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:29:29 GMT)
Tamweel launches investment wing
Dubai-based Tamweel Properties has established a $109m investment branch to tap into the UAE's booming real estate market. The Islamic mortgage provider already has assets valued at over $1.1bn under management, according to a company statement. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:29:59 GMT)
Is buying timeshare worthwhile investment?
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Tamweel launches property investment subsidiary
Tamweel PJSC, the largest provider of real estate finance in the UAE, announced today the establishment of Tamweel Properties & Investments LLC, a fully owned subsidiary that will focus on real estate investment and also offer brokerage services. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:29:29 GMT)
FAYA Investment launched in Sharjah with a capital of AED 1.5 billion
Sharjah - June 01, 2008: A new company that specializes in the development of projects for lease and rental in the GCC, FAYA Investment, was recently launched in Sharjah, with a capital of AED1.5 billion. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:10:57 GMT)
Tamweel launches property investment subsidiary
Dubai, June 1, 2008: Tamweel PJSC, the largest provider of real estate finance in the UAE, announced today the establishment of Tamweel Properties & Investments LLC, a fully owned subsidiary that will focus on real estate investment and also offer brokerage services. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:25:57 GMT)
Japan hails trade fair to boost Africa investment
YOKOHAMA, Japan - A trade fair aimed at boosting paltry levels of Japanese investment in Africa and increasing commercial ties was Sunday hailed as a success, with hundreds of contacts made. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:46:35 GMT)
Buyout firm KSL amid Esporta bidders: reports
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners is one of half a dozen suitors to have submitted initial offers for British fitness club chain Esporta last week, the Sunday Times reported. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:00:49 GMT)
Japan hails trade fair to boost Africa investment
A trade fair aimed at boosting paltry levels of Japanese investment in Africa and increasing commercial ties was Sunday hailed as a success, with hundreds of contacts made. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:50:42 GMT)
Integrated Investment Group Reports First Phase Drilling Results (IIG.AX, 00847420, 20080602)
Integrated Investment Group announced that first phase drilling at Lionel Diggings has intersected significant gold mineralisation. A suite of orientation samples (27 samples) yielded significant gold intersections. The orientation analytical results included 2m at 11.2 g/t Au and 6.3 g/t Ag from 63m and 1m at 4.36 g/t Au from 103m. The company advised further that significant gold intersections ... (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:31:00 GMT)
International Investment bank posts Q1 profit
Bahrain-based International Investment Bank has posted its earnings for Q1 2008, reporting a $5.4m net profit. This marks an increase of $400,000 over the same period in 2007. Total income rose 13.2% to $9.4m. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:29:29 GMT)
Arizona investment firm sets renovation sights on Houston
An Arizona-based real estate investment and renovation firm has entered the Texas market by acquiring three projects in the Houston area. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:43:36 GMT)
Shepard takes Monahan's place as First Financial's investment chief
First Financial Bancorp's appointment of Alfred "Skip" Shepard as chief investment officer is leading to the exit of Terry Monahan from the company. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:10:56 GMT)
Goldman Sachs names two new co-heads for Asia investment banking group
Goldman Sachs on Monday announced two new co-heads to its investment banking group for Asia excluding Japan, highlighting a shifting of talent by Western banks to Asia. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:27:49 GMT)
International Investment Bank 's 1st quarter net income rises to $5.4m
International Investment Bank (IIB), a globally focused Islamic investment bank based in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced its earnings for the first quarter of 2008. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:44:32 GMT)
Statewide investment in innovation hits new low
A drop to a record low in statewide investment in innovation marked the end of 2007, according to data released today by the University of Michigan-Dearborn School of Management. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:02:08 GMT)
02-06-2008: GUH embarks on RM43m capital investment
PENANG: GUH Holdings Bhd is embarking on a RM43 million capital investment at both its manufacturing plants in Bayan Lepas and Suzhou, China to boost the production of multi-layered and silver-through-hole printed circuit boards (PCBs). (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:41:53 GMT)
US urges producers to open oil markets to foreign investment
US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson called Monday on oil-producing countries to open their oil markets to foreign investment, in a speech in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:57:00 GMT)
US urges producers to open oil markets to foreign investment
US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, on a tour of the Gulf, called on Monday on oil-producing countries to open their oil markets to foreign investment. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:41:18 GMT)
Employment, financing drive residential construction investment up in Q1
OTTAWA - The total value of residential construction investment reached $19.8 billion in the first quarter of 2008, 7.5 per cent more than in the first quarter of 2007. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:43:00 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment Banks slip
Shares of investment banks fell Monday morning along with broader markets as investors awaited a report on U.S. manufacturing that is expected to show activity contracted in May for the fourth straight month. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:59:32 GMT)
H2O Plus, LLC Acquired By Cordova, Smart & Williams, LLC And Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group
Cordova, Smart & Williams, LLC ("CSW") and the Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group ("Goldman Sachs") today announced the acquisition of H2O Plus, LLC ("H2O Plus"), a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of prestige, branded, water-based natural skincare products for the face and body. H2O Plus is being acquired from its founder, Cindy Melk, who will remain involved in the business as ... (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:41:33 GMT)
Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group Announces Collaboration with Group O Inc. to Seek Investment Opportunities
Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group (UIG) today announced it has entered into an alliance with Group O, Inc. (Group O). Through this agreement, Group O and UIG will work together to identify and assess potential acquisition opportunities in the range of US $50MM to $300M in the Marketing Services, Packaging Solutions, Business Process Outsourcing and Managed Services categories. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:57:25 GMT)
Dollar Financial Corp to Present at Stephens Spring Investment Conference
Dollar Financial Corp (NASDAQ:DLLR), a leading international financial services company serving under-banked consumers, today announced that Jeff Weiss, Chairman and CEO, and Randy Underwood, Executive Vice President and CFO, will present at the Stephens Spring Investment Conference on Thursday, June 5, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time at the New York Palace Hotel in New York. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:11:27 GMT)
Linklaters, Cleary in TPG's £150m Bradford & Bingley investment
Linklaters has won a role alongside Clearly Gottlieb advising US private equity giant Texas Pacific Group (TPG) on its £150m investment in UK bank Bradford & Bingley. ... (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:53:25 GMT)
S&P cuts investment bank ratings
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services cut its counterparty ratings for three major investment banks on concerns that continued weakness in the sector could lead to more write-offs, the agency said Monday. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:39:00 GMT)
U.K. Says European Investment Bank Should Help Small Businesses
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- The British government will call for the European Investment Bank, the financing arm of the European Union, to offer more help to small companies finding it difficult to expand after credit dried up around the world. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:33:02 GMT)
Vietnam pips India in retail investment index
Vietnam has overtaken India as the most attractive emerging market destination for investment in the retail sector, according to consultancy company AT Kearney's seventh annual Global Retail Development Index (GRDI). (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:13:44 GMT)
Investment firm snags 10
A small startup money-management firm in the Richmond area could be handling billions of dollars from the nation's largest broker-dealers. Riverfront Investment Group, which started two months ago, is in talks with virtually every broker-dealer in the county, except for Wachovia Securities. Broker-dealers would include such firms as Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:48:56 GMT)
Experts say Asia needs investment in clean energy to ease climate change, oil price burden
Energy experts on Tuesday called for massive investment in clean energy in Asia, warning that delays will hasten climate change and make the region more vulnerable to oil and coal price spikes. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:05:00 GMT)
Our view: Investment bodes well for future of local airport
Continuing investment in the Franklin County Regional Airport demonstrates what can happen when a business entity makes a promise and sticks to it. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:18:31 GMT)
Citic Securities drops $1bn Bear investment
Citic Securities , one of China’s largest brokerages, on Tuesday formally acknowledged it had pulled out of a planned $1bn investment in Bear Stearns following JP Morgan’s purchase of the troubled Wall Street firm. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:23:11 GMT)
Moody's rates Gulf General Investment Company ('GGICO') Baa2 with a stable outlook
Moody's Investors Service has assigned long termlocal and foreign currency issuer ratings of Baa2 to Gulf General Investment Compan ('GGICO'), a Dubai based public shareholding company engaged in a number of diversified activities including real estate, manufacturing, insurance, hospitality, retail, and transport. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:29:30 GMT)
County investment pool should stay in-house
The $89 million loss at the King County Investment Pool does not justify moving it to a private investment company, as a new report to the county suggests. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:15:02 GMT)
Mohamed Azahari Kamil Appointed As AmanahRaya Investment Bank Ltd MD/CEO (Malaysian National News Agency
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Datuk Mohamed Azahari Kamil bas been appointed as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of AmanahRaya Investment Bank Ltd, Labuan effective June 2. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:08:11 GMT)
''Clients First'' Says Next Generation of Independent Investment Advisors
Helping people in a meaningful way and putting clients' interests first is what attracts students most to the independent investment advisory profession, according to a May 2008 survey of 160 financial planning students conducted by Schwab Institutional and Texas Tech University's Division of Personal Financial Planning. More than half (51 percent) of students surveyed cited this as a primary ... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:49:21 GMT)
New Chase Strategic Portfolio Delivers Sophisticated Investment with Simplicity
Chase today introduced the Chase Strategic Portfolio, an innovative investment advisory program, delivered by the financial advisors in Chase's convenient network of 3,150 bank branches. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:29:04 GMT)
Triple Point picks up Investment Support Systems
Software maker Triple Point Technology Inc. has acquired Investment Support Systems Inc., a New Jersey-based treasury management and regulatory compliance solution provider. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:33:52 GMT)
Georges Yared Of Yared Investment Research On Financials: Better Buys Than Sells
In an interview with RTT News, Georges Yared, chief investment strategist at Yared Investment Research discusses Tuesday's recovery attempt after Monday's sharp sell off. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:42:34 GMT)
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Names Marcia Martin to New Strategic Role: Senior Vice President, Operations and ...
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., (Cambridge) a leading independent Broker/Dealer, has named Marcia Martin as Senior Vice President, Operations and Partner Support. Martin previously served Cambridge as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer. Martin assumes this new strategic role as Cambridge appoints Tom Anderson Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:57:16 GMT)
Research and Markets: Argentina Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Industry: Investment Opportunities, Analysis ...
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c93533) has announced the addition of Argentina Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Industry: Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012 to their offering. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:27:59 GMT)
Ghana: Ashanti RCC Reactivates Business, Investment Centre
THE ASHANTI Regional Co-ordinating Council (ARCC) has established a Business Investment and Trade Secretariat (BITS) to co-ordinate economic activities of the economically active populace in the region. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:29:02 GMT)
HIGHFLYING HEDGE FUND LOSES INVESTMENT CHIEF
The credit crunch has claimed the job of yet another hedge fund pro. Alexander Jackson, who managed the credit and bond strategies for the once-highflying Polygon Investment Partners, is stepping down as chief investment officer. Reade Griffith... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:57:00 GMT)
DTCC Wins Right to Settle Alternative Investment Products
Will provide settlement services for funds of hedge funds; single hedge funds; Real Estate Investment Trusts; private equity funds; and energy, equipment and commodity pool funds (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:02:46 GMT)
DTCC Wins Right to Settle Alternative Investment Products Will provide settlement services for funds of hedge funds; ...
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch its new alternative investment products suite of services. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:11:05 GMT)
Investment, Commercial Banks Sold Off
Unease is growing about the financial health and position of banks large and small in the US and Britain in particular, and our investment banks, like Babcock and Brown and Macquarie Group are being caught up. Both fell sharply yesterday: Babcock (BNB) fell nearly 8% to $11.11, just 6c above its year low. Macquarie shed more than 6%, or $3.20, to hit $50.06 at the close. Macquarie has lost 32% ... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:14:00 GMT)
Senate Banking panel to hold investment bank hearing
The Senate Banking Committee is planning to hold a hearing next Tuesday to examine underwriting practices at some of the top investment banks, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:28:57 GMT)
India's RBI Eases Foreign Investment Norms
(RTTNews) - Wednesday, India's Reserve Bank of India, in an effort to pass on more flexibility in foreign investment permitted Indian companies to invest more than 400% of their net worth in energy and natural resources sectors, such as oil, gas, coal and mineral ores. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:26:49 GMT)
RUXX investment index set to open 1.61% down
MOSCOW, June 4 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's investment index will open Wednesday at 1,033.26 points, down 1.61% following Tuesday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:11:21 GMT)
German Managers to Plan to Raise Investment, Handelsblatt Says
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- About a third of German executives plan to increase investment and hire more workers in the coming year, Handelsblatt reported, citing a survey. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:13:38 GMT)
Enhanced Investment Systems Offer Better Integration of Data Keeping pace with regulatory trends will require insurers ...
There are a few recent and pending technological enhancements to investment systems that create opportunities. The enhanced technical capabilities of external data providers -- such as the Depository Trust Company (DTC) , brokers, market pricing providers and custody banks -- make it possible for insurers to have better integration with these data sources. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:26:17 GMT)
City must see value of R&D investment
INVESTMENT in research and development is hampered by stock markets putting pressure on listed companies to constantly make a profit, according to Sir Terry Matthews. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:54:54 GMT)
Fast Money Commentator Terranova Joins Phoenix Investment Partners
Joe Terranova was named the new chief alternatives strategist at Phoenix Investment Partners. Terranova, a constant face on CNBC's Fast Money, will report to Steve Neamtz, head of asset management distribution. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:09:14 GMT)
Brazil Real Weakens Amid Speculation of Investment Bank Losses
June 4 (Bloomberg) -- Brazil's real fell on speculation investment banks will need more capital, increasing aversion to emerging market assets and equities. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:15:13 GMT)
RioCan Real Estate Investment to acquire 10-property portfolio in central and eastern Canada - Quick Facts
(RTTNews) - RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (REI_U.TO) announced that it has agreed to acquire a 10-property portfolio located in central and eastern Canada. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:26:59 GMT)
AIG Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer Win J. Neuger to Participate in JPMorgan's Client Conference ...
AIG Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer Win J. Neuger will participate in JPMorgan's Client Conference Call on Investments on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at approximately 2:00 p.m. EDT. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:42:45 GMT)
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust acquire 10 properties for $156 million
TORONTO - Shopping mall owner RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) says it has agreed to acquire a 10-property portfolio located in central and eastern Canada in a joint venture deal valued at $156 million. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:16:59 GMT)
Pzena Investment Management Declares Quarterly Dividend
Pzena Investment Management, Inc. (NYSE: PZN) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share of its Class A common stock. The following dates apply to the dividend: (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:42:37 GMT)
ASC issues cease trade order against Malsbury Investment
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has issued an interim cease trade order against Shayne Lorne Malsbury and Malsbury Investment Corp. The order prohibits the parties from trading in any securities and denies them the use of all exemptions contained in Alberta securities laws. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:12:19 GMT)
CREDO Petroleum Corporation Announces Strategic Investment in the Company by RCH Energy Opportunity Fund II, LP
CREDO Petroleum Corporation (NASDAQ: CRED), an independent oil and gas company, reported today that the company and certain of its directors have entered into agreements with RCH Energy Opportunity Fund II, LP ("RCH" or the "Fund") a private investment fund based in Houston, Texas, whereby RCH will acquire approximately 17.5% of CREDO's outstanding stock. Closing under the agreements is subject ... (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:14:28 GMT)
Investment Places F.C.C. Aide Amid Fraud Inquiry
Lenders question official?s investment in what turned out to be a fraudulent venture that took more than $54 million from shareholders. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:53:18 GMT)
Vietnam Tops List For Most Attractive Retail Investment
Vietnam leapt over India, Russia and China as the most attractive emerging market destination for retail investment this year, consulting firm AT Kearney reported on June 2. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:24:14 GMT)
VIETNAM TOPS LIST FOR MOST ATTRACTIVE RETAIL INVESTMENT
Retail Vietnam leapt over India, Russia and China as the most attractive emerging market destination for retail investment this year, consulting firm AT Kearney reported on June 2. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:24:14 GMT)
PVR film unit to get 1.2 bln rupees investment
MUMBAI, June 5 - Cinema chain operator PVR Ltd said on Thursday its film unit, PVR Pictures, will raise 1.2 billion rupees in private equity investment. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:38:03 GMT)
INVESTMENT TALK BOOSTS LEHMAN
The battered shares of Lehman Brothers yesterday enjoyed a respite on chatter that the investment bank might be looking to tap outside investors to raise cash. Shares of the firm, which lost nearly 20 percent of its value in two days, rebounded... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:19:20 GMT)
Alabama's pension funds for teachers and state employees post investment losses so far in fiscal year.
MONTGOMERY - The two biggest pension funds run by the Retirement Systems of Alabama lost money on investments for the year ending April 30 but did better with their three-year, five-year and 10-year investment returns. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:26:59 GMT)
Investment Places F.C.C. Aide Amid Fraud Inquiry
Lenders have questioned an official’s investment in what turned out to be a fraudulent venture that took more than $54 million from shareholders. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:37:16 GMT)
Fitch: more selective policy not to keep foreign investment off China
Fitch, one of the world's leading rating agencies, said Tuesday that China has started to be more selective with foreign investment; and this change will not discourage foreign investment. James McCormack, Fitch's managing director of S ... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:38:57 GMT)
Investment bank may seek outside capital
Reports suggest Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., the fourth-largest investment bank in the United States, may raise capital from an outside investor, which allay market fears of a liquidity crisis. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:48:27 GMT)
DJ ots.CorporateNews: Eurocastle Investment Limited / Eurocastle 2008 AGM Results
Guernsey (ots) - Eurocastle Investment Limited (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: EUI1 and Euronext Amsterdam: ECT) announces the results of its 2008 Annual General Meeting held yesterday, 4 June 2008. All resolutions tabled before the meeting in accordance with the Notice of Annual General Meeting circulated to shareholders on 6 May 2008 were carried. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:52:36 GMT)
Investment Places F.C.C. Aide Amid Fraud Inquiry
Lenders have questioned an official’s investment in what turned out to be a fraudulent venture that took more than $54 million from shareholders. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:36:47 GMT)
Iraq Opens 22 State-run Companies To Investment - Official
BAGHDAD (AP)--Iraq's Industry and Minerals Ministry said Thursday it is opening 22 state-run companies to outside investment. Deputy Minister Adel Karim said the companies are in five industrial fields: engineering, reconstruction, textiles, chemical and petrochemical and food and medicine. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:59:48 GMT)
Investment Technology May volumes slide
Investment Technology Group Inc.'s May trading volumes fell year-over-year as institutional investors limited transactions, the provider of trading services said Thursday. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:08:56 GMT)
Ernst & Young: Germany "Global Player" and Top Investment Destination in Western Europe
Berlin (ots) - Germany is a business "global player" and the top investment destination in western Europe according to the findings of Ernst & Young's "Location Germany 2008: Germany and Europe - International Manager Assessment" report. ... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:35:13 GMT)
CPI makes Drupa investment with Muller Corona buy
Mono book printer CPI said this year at Drupa the company has made its most "significant investment in 20 years". (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:37:01 GMT)
Ernst & Young: Germany "Global Player" and Top Investment Destination in Western Europe
Berlin (ots) - Germany is a business "global player" and the top investment destination in western Europe according to the findings ... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:42:31 GMT)
Emirates Investment & Development PSC - Dubai Takes 80 Percent Stake in Sino Swearingen Aircraft Corporation of USA
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- June 4, 2008 -- H.E. Buti Saeed Alghandi Chairman of Emirates Investment & Development PSC (Emivest) of Dubai, UAE, the master developer of the Dubai - Lyon city project, announced today that Emivest have obtained approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to acquire an 80 percent stake in Sino Swearingen ... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:43:32 GMT)
Iraq opens 22 firms to investment
Iraq's government has opened 22 state-run companies for domestic and international investment, hoping investors will see opportunities here now that violence is on the decline, a senior official said Thursday. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:31:40 GMT)
Investment houses pull back on emergency Fed loans
Wall Street companies are scaling back their borrowing from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program. A Fed report Thursday says the investment firms averaged $8.26 billion in daily borrowing over the past week. That compared with $12.33 billion the... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:08:47 GMT)
Ministry makes public cancelled investment projects
VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has announced the list of state-funded investment projects that have been cancelled under a government decision to curb inflation. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:35:00 GMT)
Investment Places F.C.C. Aide Amid Fraud Inquiry
Lenders have questioned an official’s investment in what turned out to be a fraudulent venture that took more than $54 million from shareholders. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:38:16 GMT)
Essential Report Detailing South African Patient Monitoring Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c93895) has announced the addition of "South Africa Patient Monitoring Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012" to their offering. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:26:26 GMT)
South Africa: Heads of State to Increase Agriculture Investment
Heads of State worldwide have resolved to increase investment in agriculture, to address obstacles to food access and to use the planets resources sustainably for present and future generations. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:28:20 GMT)
06-06-2008: Azahari is MD of AmanahRaya Investment
KUALA LUMPUR: Amanah Raya Bhd has appointed Datuk Mohamed Azahari Kamil as managing director and chief executive officer of AmanahRaya Investment Bank Ltd, Labuan, as approved by the Ministry of Finance, effective June 2, 2008. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:57:49 GMT)
Churches praise investment schemes
Some local church leaders have acknowledged that investment schemes have provided a useful source of financing for their social programmes.During a Gleaner Editors' Forum, at the company's North Street offices, central Kingston,this week, the religious leaders from several denominations... (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:07:22 GMT)
Ha Tay attracts over $1bil in foreign investment
VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the northern province of Ha Tay has already exceeded the yearly target of over US$1bil, according to the Ha Tay's People's Committee. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:05:00 GMT)
Germany Endoscopy Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c94003) has announced the addition of "Germany Endoscopy Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012" to their offering. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:27:26 GMT)
Sandvik Coromant Appoints New Senior Manager of Machine Investment
Fair Lawn, New Jersey, June 4, 2008 - Sandvik Coromant recently announced the appointment of Sven-Olof (S-O) Dahlqvist to the position of Senior Manager of Business Development for Machine Investments. In his new role, Mr. Dahlqvist will work directly with Sandvik Coromant's sales force, distribution partners and investment managers to drive the company's machine investment strategy throughout ... (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:36:44 GMT)
DB Research: Global Investment Banks May Overestimate BRIC Countries
(RTTNews) - Markus Jaeger from Deutsche Bank Research commented Friday that recent research has suggested that global investment banks may overestimate the potential and attractiveness of the BRIC countries. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:43:46 GMT)
India Federal Government Raises FII Debt Investment Limits
MUMBAI -(Dow Jones)- The Securities and Exchange Board of India Friday said the federal government has raised the debt investment limits for foreign institutional investors on a "first come first served" basis with a ceiling of $ 200 million per registered entity. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:12:32 GMT)
Wealthy Financiers Looking to Agriculture for Major Investment
Huge investment funds have already poured hundreds of billions of dollars into booming financial markets for commodities like wheat, corn and soybeans. But a few big private investors are starting to make bolder and longer-term bets that the world's need for food will greatly increase - by buying farmland, fertilizer, grain elevators and shipping equipment. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:30:35 GMT)
News Corp. Sells Macrovision Stake; Puts A Bad Investment Behind It
This isn't a surprise, since News Corp (NYSE: NWS). was a key agitator of Gemstar's sale to Macrovision the company has sold its 19 percent stake in the company, Macrovision (NSDQ: MVSN) confirmed this morning. The buyers were new and existing institutional investors, which should reduce the impact of a large chunk of shares hitting the market. Thus ends a terrible investment for News Corp., ... (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:33:05 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment banks decline
Shares of investment banks mostly fell early Friday as broader markets tumbled after a new report showed the nation's unemployment rate jumped to 5.5 percent in May, its biggest monthly rise since 1986. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:58:22 GMT)
Wall Street Media Presents Video Highlights from the Stephens Inc. Spring Investment Conference
Wall Street Media is presenting exclusive highlight videos from the presentations of SI International, Inc. (Nasdaq: SINT), FLIR Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: FLIR), and Ceradyne Inc. (Nasdaq: CRDN), from the Stephens Inc. Spring Investment Conference held on June 4-5, 2008 at the New York Palace Hotel. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:56:46 GMT)
Economy Minister voices foreign investment expectations
RBC, 06.06.2008, St. Petersburg 19:43:54. Russia's Economy Ministry expects direct foreign investment influx in Russia to reach $60bn in 2008, Economy Minister Elvira Nabiullina told the 12th St. Petersburg Economic Forum today. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:45:47 GMT)
Closing Glance: Investment Banks
Shares of investment banks fell Friday as broader markets tumbled after a new unemployment report and oil trading stoked worries about the economy. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:16:11 GMT)
S&P raises Mosaic to investment grade
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised its corporate credit rating on Mosaic Co. to the investment grade of "BBB-" from the non-investment grade "BB+," citing the potash maker's improving finances. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:42:03 GMT)
Winfield Resources gets Libyan foreign investment board approval for refinery
VANCOUVER - Winfield Resources Ltd. (TSXV:WWF.H), a junior Vancouver company, says it has received approval from the Libyan Foreign Investment Board to build build, own and operate a new 300,000 barrel per day oil refinery in the north African country. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:01:59 GMT)
2 investment banks expect interest rates to rise further
Investment banks HSBC and DBS of Singapore expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to hike key policy rates by as much as 50 basis points over the next three months after inflation surged to a nine-year high of 9.6 percent in May. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:38:50 GMT)
US energy chief calls for more investment to counter rising oil prices
Nations should fight rising oil prices by cutting subsidies and vastly increasing investment in energy, while oil-producing countries need to ramp up output, the U.S. energy secretary said Saturday. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:50:00 GMT)
Stock market turmoil could hurt EMEA investment/operating holding company ratings, says S&P
After several years of buoyant equity markets, 2008 will be challenging for rated investment and operating holding companies in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), said Standard& Poor's Ratings Services in its industry report card 'Equity Market Turbulence Could Pressure EMEA Investment And Operating Holding Company Ratings'. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:59:29 GMT)
RUXX investment index set to open 0.21% up
MOSCOW, June 7 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's investment index will open Saturday at 1012.06 points, up 0.21% following Friday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:11:31 GMT)
AVTOVAZ chief reveals investment till 2012
RBC, 07.06.2008, St. Petersburg 10:01:59. AVTOVAZ is planning to raise at least $3bn in investment resources in 2009-2012, the Russian car manufacturer's chief executive Boris Alyoshin announced at the XIIth St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:15:59 GMT)
LUKoil chief explains rise in investment program
RBC, 07.06.2008, St. Petersburg 11:28:33. Increasing LUKoil's investment program from $11bn to $15bn will enable the company to acquire plant and production projects, the Russian oil producer's chief executive Vagit Alekperov told journalists at an economic forum today. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:15:50 GMT)
Ha Tay attracts over $1b in foreign investment
VietNamNet Bridge - Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the northern province of Ha Tay has already exceeded the yearly target of over US$1 billion, according to the Ha Tay’s People’s Committee. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:50:00 GMT)
US energy chief calls for more energy investment to counter rising oil prices
AOMORI, Japan - Nations should fight rising oil prices by cutting subsidies and vastly increasing investment in energy, while oil-producing countries need to ramp up output and divulge more information about how much they produce, the U.S. energy secretary said Saturday. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:22:40 GMT)
Russia's weak judiciary hampers investment-Exxon CEO
ST PETERSBURG, June 7 - There is no trust in Russia's judicial system today, and that must change if it is to attract major foreign investment, the chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil Corporation , Rex Tillerson, said on Saturday. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:12:20 GMT)
Barclays to Cut 100 Investment Banking Jobs, Independent Says
June 7 (Bloomberg) -- Barclays Capital will cut about 100 jobs in investment banking, including more than a fifth of its leveraged finance team, the Independent reported, without saying where it got the information. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:49:32 GMT)
BoG’s Investment Arm Buys N-Tour, mGroup Shares
Bank of Georgia’s (BoG) private equity investment vehicle, Galt & Taggart Capital, purchased shares into a tourism operator N-Tour and mGroup, a hotel, restaurant and cafe management company in Georgia. Sum of the deal was not disclosed. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:55:04 GMT)
Gazprom to double annual investment
RBC, 07.06.2008, St. Petersburg 16:56:20. Gazprom is planning to double investment to $30bn in 2008, the Russian energy holding's CEO Alexei Miller said during the XII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:15:47 GMT)
Barclays Capital trims investment banking jobs
Barclays Capital is cutting around 100 investment banking and IT support jobs in London, the Independent reported on Saturday. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:42:00 GMT)
Barclays Capital trims investment banking jobs
Barclays Capital is cutting around 100 investment banking and IT support jobs in London, a newspaper reported on Saturday. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:16:33 GMT)
Russia's Medvedev pledges rule of law to woo investment
MOSCOW, June 7 - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev pledged on Saturday to reinforce the rule of law and called for more foreign investment as part of a Kremlin drive to make Russia the world's number five economy by 2020. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:07:27 GMT)
Investment Charges
Three men charged with mail fraud in an investment plan that authorities say took about 80 million dollars from 7,000 victims will be released on bond, but will be under house arrest as they await trial. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:28:08 GMT)
Medvedev defends Russian investment law
President Dmitry Medvedev defended Russia's new law on foreign investment in "strategic" economic sectors. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:34:12 GMT)
Medvedev defends Russian investment law
President Dmitry Medvedev defended Russia's new law on foreign investment in "strategic" economic sectors as a top business executive warned of the legislation's potential "danger." (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:37:18 GMT)
Is Whole Life a Good Investment?
(ARA) - Good investments are hard to come by right now. You may have heard permanent life insurance - also known as whole life or universal - mentioned as a good investment option. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 21:05:41 GMT)
Wherever this investment manager goes, a book is sure to follow
Longtime investment manager Maceo Sloan credits his mother, an avid reader, with instilling him with a love of books. “I don't go anywhere without a book,” said Sloan, whose NCM Capital in Durham is among the nation's 10 largest African American owned asset management firms. “I don't feel comfortable unless I have a book.” He'll read books on just about anything – mysteries, investing, ... (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:14:25 GMT)
Shell $776m deal may attract overseas investment
A $776 million investment in Queensland's coal seam gas reserves by Royal Dutch Shell is tipped to attract more international investment in the sector. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:25:00 GMT)
Swiss investment co makes offer for Silverjet
DUBAI, June 8 - A Swiss investment company said on Sunday it had made an offer to buy and relaunch Britain's business class-only airline Silverjet which collapsed last month. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:30:46 GMT)
Binh Duong set to reach investment goals
BINH DUONG — The southern province of Binh Duong is on track to fulfil its yearly target of US$1.5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), local authorities have said. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:05:00 GMT)
Investment manager's favorite book
Longtime investment manager Maceo Sloan credits his mother, an avid reader, with instilling him with a love of books. “I don't go anywhere without a book,” said Sloan, whose NCM Capital in Durham is among the nation's 10 largest African American owned asset management firms. “I don't feel comfortable unless I have a book.” He'll read books on just about anything – mysteries, investing, ... (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:43:03 GMT)
Tuareg Capital and Capital Management House announces Libya Fund's Investment in a Libyan Oil Services Company
Manama, Bahrain, 8 June, 2008 - Tuareg Capital, the private equity group with focus on Libya and Capital Management House, the Bahrain based financial institution, announced today that their investment initiative, the Libya Fund, via TAB Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Fund has acquired a majority interest in Etelaf Oil Services, a Libyan based oil service company. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:55:58 GMT)
Russia announces reduction on limits to foreign investment
St Petersburg, Russia - Russia announced a reduction of controversial limitations on foreign investment in strategic branches of the country's economy as the St Petersburg International Economic Forum continued Sunday. Russia's First Deputy Prime Min... (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:13:16 GMT)
Al-Muthana Investment in Kuwait announces a fund for investment in GCC Islamic Banks shares
Al-Muthana Investment in Kuwait announces a fund for investment in GCC Islamic Banks shares (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:05:35 GMT)
Feds investigating Chattanooga trader for investment scam
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Federal investigators are looking into more than 100 reports of an investment scam involving a Chattanooga foreign currencies trader with offices in multiple states. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:24:02 GMT)
Chuck Jaffe: How Obama and McCain will affect your investment portfolio
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Now that the race for the White House has narrowed to two leading candidates, it's time to consider the election from the standpoint of a mutual-fund shareholder who's trying to decide which candidate is best for an investment portfolio. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:19:43 GMT)
TCC puts brakes on investment
TCC Land Co Ltd, the property business of liquor billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, is slowing new investment in two hotels worth about four billion baht due to concerns about political risk, according to executive director Soammaphat Traisorat. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:38:03 GMT)
Art for art's sake, or art as an investment?
In the 1980s, John Ueleke was a young financial adviser who decided to take a chance on a new investment vehicle that was relatively untried and, looking back, revolutionary and a bit risky. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:51:45 GMT)
Investment banks offer multiple options for companies seeking funds
Investment banks are often multifaceted, complex institutions that are hard to wrap your head around. But at their core, they connect entities that want capital with investors. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:53:27 GMT)
Veteran investment banker decides to open solo practice
A veteran investment banker has started his own shop focused on companies with enterprise values of less than $100 million. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:53:37 GMT)
Nobel Biocare: Gartmore Investment Holds 3.04% Stake In Co
ZURICH -(Dow Jones)- Swiss dental implant maker Nobel Biocare Holding AG ( NOBN.VX) said Monday that London's Gartmore Investment Limited holds a 3.04% stake in its shares. Swiss exchange law stipulates that crossing a 3% threshold requires official notification. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:57:07 GMT)
Lotte Group Will Buy Cosmo Investment From Sparx (Update1)
June 9 (Bloomberg) -- Lotte Group has agreed to buy more than 50 percent of Cosmo Investment Management Co., South Korea's largest investment consulting firm, from Japan's Sparx Group Co. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:12:50 GMT)
Lam Dong calls for investment
VietNamNet Bridge – Lam Dong Province called for US$1.87 billion of investment for 24 projects during a meeting with investors held late last week in Hanoi. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:20:00 GMT)
Lotte Group Will Buy Cosmo Investment From Sparx (Update2)
June 9 (Bloomberg) -- South Korea's Lotte Group has agreed to buy more than 50 percent of Cosmo Investment Management Co., the nation's largest investment consulting firm, from Japan's Sparx Group Co. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:12:50 GMT)
Jordinvest concludes Inwan Investment PLC (Amlak Finance Jordan) IPO with resounding success
Jordan Investment Trust P.L.C. (Jordinvest), one of the leading providers of comprehensive financial and investment services locally and regionally, announced the conclusion of the Initial Public Offering of Inwan Investment PLC (Amlak Finance - Jordan), the first public shareholding company specialized in mortgage financing services for the development and housing sectors in compliance with ... (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:44:29 GMT)
Swiss investment firm bids for Silverjet
The administrator of collapsed business-class airline Silverjet PLC, confirmed on Monday that it has received a formal offer from a Swiss investment firm to buy and relaunch the airline. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:14:50 GMT)
Swiss investment firm bids for Silverjet
The administrator of collapsed business-class airline Silverjet PLC, confirmed on Monday that it has received a formal offer from a Swiss investment firm to buy and relaunch the airline. Administrator Begbies Traynor added that two other parties have... (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:53:06 GMT)
HONG LEONG MOVES CLOSER TO HAVING INVESTMENT BANK
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd (HLFG) has obtained approvals from the Finance Ministry and the Securities Commission (SC) for its proposed acquisition of certain assets and liabilities of Southern Investment Bank Bhd and the entire equity interest in SBB Securities Sdn Bhd. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:06:21 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment Banks down with Lehman
Shares of investment banks mostly fell early Monday after Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. said it will raise $6 billion in new capital to shore up its balance sheet, while it also expects to post a loss of about $2.8 billion for the fiscal quarter ended May 31. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:46:41 GMT)
Britain's Blair to push investment in Sierra Leone
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair pledged Monday to help Sierra Leone court private investment aimed at restoring the country's war-wrecked infrastructure and developing its agriculture and tourism industries. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:34:53 GMT)
Inside the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
It was a whirlwind of negotiations for Citigroup and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority [ADIA]. For a week, dealmakers from both sides, some dressed in traditional white Arab robes and others in Western suits, worked furiously across the globe. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:27:44 GMT)
Spain Drug Delivery Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/492a7e/spain_drug_delivery _devices_investment_opport) (see Note) has announced the addition of the "Spain Drug Delivery Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012" report to their offering. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:43:53 GMT)
BoI shifts from regulation to investment promotion
After years of being a regulatory body, the Board of Investment (BoI) has shed off much of this controversial function to exercise its primary role as the government’s premier investment promotion agency redirecting its resources for more investment promotional activities with a focused investment portfolio offering. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:39:55 GMT)
Investment bank's earnings show credit crisis is ongoing
NEW YORK — Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. on Monday confirmed fears on Wall Street that the credit crisis isn't quite over. The nation's fourth-largest investment bank said wrong-way trading moves and risky mortgage-backed securities plunged it into a nearly $3 billion second-quarter loss. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:15:28 GMT)
Australia to Become Approved Destination for Chinese Investment
June 10 (Bloomberg) -- Australia will become an approved destination for investment by authorized Chinese funds, Treasurer Wayne Swan said today in a statement. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:15:45 GMT)
Greater Chinese investment coming: Swan
More Chinese capital is set to enter local markets following a decision by China's regulator to make Australia an approved investment destination. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:54:12 GMT)
Australia Approved for Investment by Chinese Funds (Update1)
June 10 (Bloomberg) -- Australia will become an approved destination for investment by authorized Chinese funds, boosting links with its largest trading partner. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:45 GMT)
Investment bank reports massive loss in quarter
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. on Monday confirmed fears on Wall Street that the credit crisis isn't quite over, and it left investors to wonder if other major investment banks face the same set of risks. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:47:21 GMT)
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