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China Should Curb Investment, Allow Faster Yuan Rise-Official
SHANGHAI -(Dow Jones)- China's government should strictly control the growth of fixed-asset investment and allow faster rises in the yuan to help ease inflation pressure, Xu Lianzhong, an official at the price supervision center under the National Development and Reform Commission, said Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:12:04 GMT)
Former investment banker turns to appeals court
A former investment banker from Rye Brook who was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for stealing insider information is asking an appeals court to review his conviction and prison term. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:32:13 GMT)
Malaysia Still Attracts Significant Investment For Manufacturing (Malaysian National News Agency
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia continued to attract a significant level of investment for the manufacturing sector during the January to April 2008 period. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:33:28 GMT)
Evaluate New Investment Opportunities in the UK Drug Delivery Device Market with New Analysis and Forecasts to 2012
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c94174) has announced the addition of "UK Drug Delivery Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012" to their offering. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:43:43 GMT)
Swan tips China investment to triple this year
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says Chinese investment in Australia could rise dramatically and perhaps triple this year, promising a non-discriminatory approach to incoming funds. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
China-Africa Devt Fund Considering Expanding Investment Scope
TIANJIN, China -(Dow Jones)- China-Africa Development Fund, which was set up by state policy lender China Development Bank last year, is considering expanding its investment scope to projects valued at up to US$100 million, Chi Jianxin, general manager of the fund, said Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:26:58 GMT)
Kerkorian's investment company buying 20M more Ford shares as tender draws huge response
WASHINGTON - Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian's investment company said Tuesday its tender offer for 20 million additional shares of Ford Motor Co. attracted a huge response and will easily enable it to increase its stake in the automaker to about 5.5 percent. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:52:41 GMT)
Swan heralds Chinese investment deal
Treasurer Wayne Swan has trumpeted a new investment deal with China, but says a fully fledged trade agreement with the Asian giant is still a long way off. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:47:12 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment Banks
Shares of investment banks mostly fell early Tuesday as broader markets declined amid another rise in oil prices and indications the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates to fight inflation. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:53:44 GMT)
China approves Australian investment
TREASURER Wayne Swan has trumpeted a new investment deal with China, but says a fully fledged free trade agreement (FTA) with the Asian giant is still a long way off. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:56:00 GMT)
State Street Aligns Its Global Alternative Investment Servicing Capabilities into One Unit Dedicated to Servicing ...
State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), the world's leading provider of financial services to institutional investors, today announced the alignment of its global alternative investment servicing capabilities. The newly formed State Street Alternative Investment Solutions combines State Street's hedge fund, private equity, and alternative risk offerings to provide a complete set of fund ... (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:44:53 GMT)
West Brom seek fresh investment
West Bromwich Albion seek major new investment as they approach the new Premier League season. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:35:49 GMT)
Closing Glance: Investment Banks
Shares of investment banks finished mixed Tuesday, as Wall Street ended the day mostly lower as a boost from falling oil prices was offset by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke saying inflation risks are growing. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:23:36 GMT)
ICBC Gets OK To Set Up Wholly Owned Investment Bank In Hong Kong
HONG KONG -(Dow Jones)- Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (1398.HK) said late Tuesday it received regulatory approval to set up a wholly owned investment bank in Hong Kong. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:26:41 GMT)
Platinum Investment buys 16.7m more Gamuda shares
KUALA LUMPUR: Australian fund Platinum Investment Management Ltd continued to accumulate shares in infrastructure-based Gamuda Bhd, buying another 16.73 million shares in early June. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:21:40 GMT)
Investment-Grade Bond Yields Rise to Highest Since July 2002
June 11 (Bloomberg) -- Investors are demanding the highest yields in almost six years to own U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds, slowing sales of the debt on speculation the Federal Reserve may lift interest rates this year. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:46:47 GMT)
Global Investment House, Dubai Islamic Bank and Millennium Capital to seed $500m Islamic buyout fund
Global Investment House ('Global') and Dubai Islamic Bank ('DIB') announced the approval of their $500m Islamic Buyout Fund by the Central Bank of Bahrain, which will provide investors access to Shari'a-compliant private equity investments, a largely untapped asset class across the region. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:27:01 GMT)
Angola: Mozambique Seeks Investment From Country
The Mozambican government wants Angola to channel its public and private investment into the Indian Ocean country, said Tuesday in Luanda, the Mozambican Interior minister, José Pacheco. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:31:57 GMT)
Foreign direct investment in Philippines rises 94.4 pct in March
Manila, June 10, 2008 (AFP) - Foreign direct investment in the Philippines rose 94.4 percent in March to 208 million dollars compared to the same period last year, the central bank announced on Tuesday. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:53:37 GMT)
Zimbabwe: 'Country Still Attractive for Investment'
The World Economic Forum on Africa ended in Cape Town at the weekend with Zimbabwean businessman Mr Nigel Chanakira telling participants Zimbabwe was still an attractive investment destination despite current economic challenges. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:13:46 GMT)
State investment officer receives 4.7 percent raise
PIERRE - The Legislature's Executive Board has given state Investment Officer Matt Clark a 4.68 percent pay raise, bumping his salary to $388,356. Although the funds Clark oversees are down in the current fiscal year, the investment officer managed the state $10 billion in assets to better than a 7 percent return last year, said state Sen. Gil Koetzle, D-Sioux Falls. "I think what we need to do ... (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:21:02 GMT)
Eagle Enhances Its Investment Management Solution
Eagle 9.0 features more business-friendly usability and workflow, enhanced investment accounting tools, improved performance measurement solutions, and added functionality. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:05:32 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment Banks mostly lower
Shares of investment banks mostly fell early Wednesday morning as broader markets declined and Lehman Brothers Holdings continued to tumble. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:50:30 GMT)
China’s Investment In Education Should Accelerate Overall Economic Development
June 11, 2008 -- China’s increasing investment in its educational system will accelerate the move toward rapid wage growth, higher levels of consumer demand, slowing population growth, and overall economic development, according to a new report from the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI released June 10. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:18:36 GMT)
Evaluate Argentina's Patient Monitoring Investment Opportunities With New Analysis and Forecasts to 2012
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/af716a/argentina_patient) has announced the addition of the "Argentina Patient Monitoring Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012" report to their offering. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:59:35 GMT)
Is Your Money Gone Due to Economic Pressures? Check Out AAP's Fall Stock Investment Seminar
In today's global economies, tax increases, inflation, falling real estate values, and rising gas and food prices - among others - are undermining an individual's net worth daily. AAP's "Fall Stock Investment Seminar" is designed to show how someone can keep their money - and increase their net worth - despite economic pressures they cannot control. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:00:23 GMT)
West Brom shareholders reveal their shock at Peace's decision to seek additional investment
West Brom shareholders are surprised at the timing of chairman Jeremy Peace's announcement to seek additional investment in the newly-promoted Barclays Premier League club. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:36:12 GMT)
TheRetirementSolution.com, Inc. Launches its Investment Portfolios National Marketing Campaign and its New Website
TheRetirementSolution.com, Inc (OTCBB:TRES), a provider of investment tools and education programs for individual investors, announced the launch of its new website at www.theretirementsolution.com. The site supports the national campaign initiative of the company's marketing partner, Extreme Excellence LLC, and the Company's own internal cross marketing through its Investor Education division ... (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:44:46 GMT)
Lindenwood to name classroom for Brad Nowak, Intercollegiate Investment Contest winner
Lindenwood University is using a $10,000 contest prize to name a business school classroom after Brad Nowak whose hypothetical investment portfolio won the second annual Intercollegiate Investment Contest, sponsored by Principia College and UMB Bank. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:02:46 GMT)
Austin, Calvert & Flavin named a 'Top Gun' in investment performance
Austin, Calvert & Flavin Inc. earned the PSN Top Gun Investment Manager designation for large cap companies based on investment performance for the year ending March 31, 2008. (WDR) (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:46:07 GMT)
Swiss investment firm to buy British airline Silverjet: administrators
A Swiss investment group has agreed to buy Silverjet, the British small business-class airline that was grounded last month, administrators said Wednesday without revealing the price. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:42:29 GMT)
Closing Glance: Investment banks decline
Shares of investment banks continued to fall Wednesday, again led by Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., which has been steadily falling since it announced Monday it lost more than $2.8 billion during its fiscal second quarter and is raising $6 billion in capital. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:07:03 GMT)
Bradley Investment settles for $90,000 in state environmental claim
Bradley Investment Co. settled a lawsuit filed by the state of Arizona for $90,000 that claimed the company violated laws governing waste management. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:32:01 GMT)
Authorised Investment Fund Announces Record Date Change (AIY.AX, 00850335, 20080612)
Authorised Investment Fund announced that following its announcement dated 2 June 2008, the Record Date has been changed and is now Wednesday 9 July 2008. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:03:00 GMT)
India's Reliance to pursue investment in polyester
MUMBAI, June 12 - India's leading petrochemical producer and a refiner, Reliance Industries Ltd , will pursue greenfield investment in polyester, Chairman Mukesh Ambani told a shareholders meeting on Thursday. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:58:30 GMT)
Investment group buys Pierpont Building in Salt Lake
A private investment group in Denver has purchased the 53,000-square-foot Pierpont Building in downtown Salt Lake City and is preparing to open a new restaurant and club in it. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:22:19 GMT)
Regulators act against investment business
Another North County real estate lender has had its investment sales activities curtailed by state regulators. The Department of Corporations suspended Paso Robles-based Real Property Lenders’ permit to offer securities. Real Property Lenders follows Estate Financial Inc., also of Paso Robles, in such regulatory scrutiny. The two lenders gathered money from investors to make high-interest ... (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:27:54 GMT)
Tharwa Investment Company launches fund targeting MENA region
12 June 2008 KUWAIT CITY : Tharwa Investment Company, a closed Kuwaiti shareholding company with a paid up capital of KD 15 million, announces today the launch of a new fund to expand the offers for its investors on local and regional level. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:09:27 GMT)
Respite Care Investment Needs Close Scrutiny, UK
The Government has announced a new National Strategy for Carers, which promises to double the amount spent on respite care over two years. Chris Evans of the MS Society, who has responsibility for the charity's four respite centres, said that any new investment in respite care was always welcome but also urged caution. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:18:12 GMT)
Arab investment group bidding for Chrysler Building
An Arab investment group is bidding for the Chrysler Building, which could become the latest New York icon snapped up by oil-rich foreigners, sources said Wednesday. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:22:37 GMT)
Ex-US Treasury Secretary:Unclear If SAFE Investment Co Is A Wealth Fund
BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- Former U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow said Thursday it isn't clear whether the investment arm of China's foreign exchange regulator qualifies as a sovereign wealth fund. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:11:35 GMT)
Hire investment whiz, head of teacher pensions urges
The executive director for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System is proposing the creation of a chief investment officer post, and the trustees have approved placing the proposal in their budget request for the next biennium. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:37:58 GMT)
U.S. investment bank Lehman Brothers removes finance, operating chiefs
NEW YORK - U.S. securities firm Lehman Brothers said Thursday chief financial officer Erin Callan and chief operating officer Joseph Gregory have been removed from their positions, days after the investment bank announced a US$3-billion quarterly loss. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:48:00 GMT)
U.S. investment bank Lehman Brothers removes finance, operating chiefs
NEW YORK - U.S. securities firm Lehman Brothers says chief financial officer Erin Callan and chief operating officer Joseph Gregory have been removed from their positions, days after the investment bank announced a US$3-billion quarterly loss. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:49:51 GMT)
CEE investment takes hit as Europe shifts core economic activity
BERLIN — Central and Eastern European economies are losing out as Europe's core economic activity shifts from software to business services, according to Ernst & Young's most recent European Investment Monitor, which analyzes FDI in Europe. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:33:33 GMT)
Sector Snap: investment banks mostly up
Shares of investment banks rose Thursday afternoon, even as Lehman Brothers wobbled after the company replaced its finance and operating chiefs. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:24:43 GMT)
New taxation system for builders, developers: new investment tax scheme makes assets immune to probe
ISLAMABAD (June 12 2008): The government has introduced an 'investment tax scheme' for legalisation of movable and immovable assets on payment of 2 percent of its value; new taxation system for builders and developers; 10 percent withholding tax on electricity bills exceeding Rs 20,000 per month; progressive tax rates on rental income and basic limit of exemption from income tax for salaried ... (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:36:48 GMT)
ETF company has new chief investment officer
Former American Century Investments executive Bill Koehler has joined ETF Portfolio Solutions Inc. in Overland Park as chief investment officer. Koehler, a 26-year asset management veteran, previously was vice president for investment oversight at Kansas City based American Century. He also has been vice president and research director at Demarche Associates Inc., a national pension consultant ... (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:56:44 GMT)
Sector roundup: Investment banks, steel
Shares of investment banks rose Thursday afternoon, even as Lehman Brothers wobbled after the company replaced its finance and operating chiefs. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:50:23 GMT)
Icahn in investment deal with Guaranty Financial
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has reached an investment agreement with Guaranty Financial Group Inc., according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Thursday. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:45:54 GMT)
Investment firms borrow at steady pace from Fed
Wall Street companies borrowed from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program at a fairly steady pace, while banks scaled back. A Fed report, released Thursday, said the investment firms averaged $8.4 billion in daily borrowing over the past week. That... (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:10:23 GMT)
Fonterra May Increase Investment in U.S. Market, Ferrier Says
June 13 (Bloomberg) -- Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd. may step up investment in its U.S. operations as it seeks to boost revenue in the world's third-biggest market for dairy products, Chief Executive Officer Andrew Ferrier said. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:15:45 GMT)
Investment banking gloom slows Hydrogen
Recruitment firm Hydrogen Group has suffered collateral damage from the crisis in the investment banking sector, with levels of recruitment activity flat in a traditionally busy time for the sector. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:55:00 GMT)
UPDATE: US Paulson: Investment Banks Still Making Progress
(Adds background on bank capital raising.) OSAKA -(Dow Jones)- Investment banks continue to make progress in recovering from the global financial turmoil, U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Thursday. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:27:02 GMT)
China's CIC uneasy at investment being politicized
BEIJING (Reuters) - China Investment Corp is turning its back on countries that are suspicious of sovereign wealth funds, Gao Xiqing, CIC's president and chief investment officer, said on Friday. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:37:41 GMT)
Lehman tries to stem slide, fires 2 execs / Troubled investment bank expects $3 billion quarterly loss
The hope at Lehman Bros. is that a management shakeup Thursday will contain the damage of a stunning quarterly loss - yet some on Wall Street fear this is one more step toward a more dramatic outcome for the embattled investment bank. The ouster of Chief... (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:44:44 GMT)
Australian investment firm Babcock & Brown faces potential lender review
Babcock & Brown Ltd.'s shares fell as much as 32 percent Friday on concerns about its debt position, despite Australia's second largest investment bank clinching a US$7 billion deal to buy Britain's Angel Trains. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:54:00 GMT)
Tube Investment launches e-Bikes
(RTTNews) - The Chennai-based Tube Investment of India Ltd., the bicycle manufacturer, had launched three e-bikes and gained entry into e-bikes segment, the Economic Times reported. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:58:09 GMT)
Norway oil and gas investment to hit record in 2008
Investment in Norway's oil and natural gas industry will rise to a record 132.3 billion kroner ($25 billion) in 2008 as soaring energy prices spur companies to step up exploration and services, the statistics office said. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:53:53 GMT)
ASM INVESTMENT DECLARES INCOME DISTRIBUTION OF SIX SEN FOR DANA AL-AIMAN FUND
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- ASM Investment Services Bhd has declared a gross income distribution of six sen per unit for its fund, Dana Al-Aiman. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:02:30 GMT)
Europe Too Slow in Disclosing Investment Losses, Flaherty Says
June 13 (Bloomberg) -- European banks may still be sitting on undisclosed investment losses that could undermine efforts to boost transparency in financial markets, Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:58:47 GMT)
STREET MOVES: FBR's Youngblood To Launch New Investment Firm
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- FBR Investment Management Inc. portfolio managers Michael Youngblood and Steve Gaenzler are leaving the company to form a new investment management firm. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:12:24 GMT)
Treasury's Paulson: Investment Banks Making Progress on Liquidity
OSAKA, Japan (Thomson Financial) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson indicated today that he is pleased with the progress made so far by some investment banks as they try to disentangle themselves from the ongoing housing and credit crises. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:27:33 GMT)
Securities & Investment Company (SICO) to Presents at NYSSA's 2nd Annual Middle East and North Africa Investment ...
Securities & Investment Company (SICO), the Bahrain based regionally focused investment bank announced today that its CEO , Anthony Mallis, will present at the 2nd Annual Middle East and North Africa Investment Conference hosted by the New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA) on June 17, 2008 at 10:45 a.m. EST at NYSSA , New York City. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:29:53 GMT)
Missouri lists Top 10 investment scams
Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan’s Top 10 List of investment scams reflects current tough economic times. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:59:28 GMT)
National Abaca Investment Forum set
THE regional office of the Fiber Industry Development Authority (Fida) announced to conduct the first National Abaca Investment Forum on September this year. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:00:39 GMT)
Allegiance Capital Wins The M&A Advisor Boutique Investment Bank of the Year Award
Allegiance Capital Corporation, a Dallas-based full-service investment banking firm, has been named Investment Bank of the Year during the prestigious Annual Middle Market Financing Awards sponsored by The M&A Advisor. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:29:13 GMT)
Nestle to continue investment in Africa
CEO of Nestle, Paul Bulcke, has said that the company views Africa as a strategically important market and would therefore continue its investment spree in the continent. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:45:40 GMT)
Making it big in property investment
KUCHING: Property investment is one area where many have invested hard earned money in the hope of making it big and retiring early. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:09:45 GMT)
AyurVAID Hospitals gets Rs 4.5 cr equity investment from US-based Acumen Fund
AyurVAID Hospitals, promoted by Kochi-based Kerala First Health Services Pvt. Ltd, announced equity investment of Rs 4.5 crore by US-based Acumen Fund, a non profit venture philanthropy fund that finances social enterprises in South Asia and Africa. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:37:30 GMT)
S.C. acts to limit investment in Sudan
The Darfur Action Group of South Carolina chalked up a legislative victory this week in its effort to apply pressure to relieve the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan. South Carolina joined 24 other states in passing legislation that would prohibit investment in countries that do business with Sudan. The law, sponsored by Sen. Joel Lourie, D-Richland, and other lawmakers, prevents investment ... (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:08:22 GMT)
Belgian businesses keen on investment in HCM City
VietNamNet Bridge – Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Karel De Gucht said a number of his country’s businesses are interested in Ho Chi Minh City’s investment environment and business opportunities, especially infrastructure and traffic projects. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:09:55 GMT)
TEXT-G8 finance ministers' statement on climate investment funds
Source: Reuters 1. We, G8 Finance Ministers, welcome and support the launch of the new Climate Investment Funds, including the Clean Technology Fund and the Strategic Climate Fund. We are committed to helping ... (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:27:39 GMT)
NEW INCENTIVES TO POSITION ECER AS BEST INVESTMENT DESTINATION
KUALA TERENGGANU, June 14 (Bernama) -- The special East Coast Economic Region (ECER) incentives, announced today by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, will better position it as one of the best investment destinations in the region. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:54:35 GMT)
Ninh Binh attracts strong investment
Nhan Dan - Ninh Binh's favourable investment environment and incentive policies to encourage different economic sectors to boost investment and production has seen great achievements in the provincial economic growth and structural shifting. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:05:51 GMT)
Record investment in forestry despite slump
owners and wood processors are combining to show their faith in their industry with an unprecedented investment spree in defiance of fast-sinking markets. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:38:28 GMT)
Credit Suisse China Investment Bank Venture Approved (Update1)
June 14 (Bloomberg) -- Credit Suisse Group said China's securities regulator approved its investment-banking venture, letting the second-biggest Swiss bank participate in the domestic stock underwriting market that topped $68 billion last year. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:53:31 GMT)
Minn. Investment Firm Buys Shuttered Oregon Mill
A Minnesota investment firm has been cleared by a bankruptcy judge to purchase Halsey's Pope & Talbot pulp mill, which put 180 people out of work when it closed in May. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:38:57 GMT)
Minn. investment firm buys shuttered Oregon mill
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - A Minnesota investment firm has been cleared by a bankruptcy judge to purchase a shuttered pulp mill in Oregon. The Pope and Talbot mill in Halsey, Oregon, put 180 people out of work when it closed in May. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:11:30 GMT)
New incentives to position ECER as best investment destination
KUALA TERENGGANU: The special East Coast Economic Region (ECER) incentives, announced yesterday by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, will better position it as one of the best investment destinations in the region. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:09:41 GMT)
Tanmiyat Group Principal Diamond Sponsor of Saudi Investment Summit
Leading Middle East investor and property developer Tanmiyat Group has announced its participation and Principal Diamond Sponsorship of the upcoming Saudi Investment Summit, which will be held from 15 to 16 June 2008 at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel in Jeddah, KSA. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:57:21 GMT)
Our View: Food a good investment
The New York Times reports that in light of the world food crisis, large private investment funds around the world are going beyond placing bets on agricultural commodities like corn, wheat, soybeans and the like. Several are buying farmland, fertilizer, grain elevators, barges and ships. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:42:02 GMT)
Asiamoney awards Global as the 'Best Investment Bank' in Kuwait
Global Investment House 'Global' announced today that it has received the 'Best Investment Bank' award in Kuwait, by Asiamoney, the sister publication of Euromoney Magazine. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:12:41 GMT)
Tharwa Investment Company launches investment fund targeting MENA regionTharwa Investment Company launches investment ...
Tharwa Investment Company, a closed Kuwaiti shareholding company with a paid up capital of KD15m announces the launch of a new fund to expand the offers for its investors on local and regional level. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:12:01 GMT)
Conference on Investment Opportunities in Iran to be held
Iran - Investment - Conference International Conference on Investment Opportunities in Iran will be held in Tehran on November 8-9, deputy head of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization for investment and projects said on Sunday. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:14:45 GMT)
Barclays seeks to raise 4 billion pounds from Asia: report
British bank Barclays was close to raising 4 billion pounds (5 billion euros, 7.8 billion dollars) from several large Asian sovereign investment funds, according to a report in The Sunday Times. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:25:18 GMT)
Minn. investment firm buys shuttered Oregon mill
A Minnesota investment firm has been cleared by a bankruptcy judge to purchase Halsey's Pope & Talbot pulp mill, which put 180 people out of work when it closed in May. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:47:57 GMT)
Australian Property Lending for Investment Stalls, Review Says
June 16 (Bloomberg) -- Australian bank loans for housing investment have stalled and non-bank lenders have seen a reduction in loan volumes, the Australian Financial Review said, citing lenders. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:45:59 GMT)
Investment options for UK land
As global markets hit turbulence and investors run for cover, one company is guaranteeing a return that is hard to match. Hold on to the investment for five years and it is willing to buy back the invested project for at least what you paid for if not more. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:42:40 GMT)
Rio boss talks up foreign investment
Rio Tinto's chief executive Tom Albanese says direct investment by foreigners in Australia is needed to unlock the full potential of resources assets. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:58:32 GMT)
More foreign investment needed: Rio
RIO Tinto chief executive Tom Albanese says more foreign investment is needed in Australia to unlock the full potential of the country's resources assets. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:30:00 GMT)
India investment banking fees fall 32 pct in 2008
MUMBAI, June 16 - Investment banking fees in India have slumped by nearly a third so far this year, following a drop in M&A activity and a stock market slide that prompted some firms to withdraw IPOs. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:46:38 GMT)
WEEK AHEAD / DEJA VU: Credit worries this summer still rack Wall Street / Investment banks' profits expected to be way ...
- The summer heat has hit Wall Street, and everyone's nervous about investment banks' financial results. Sound familiar? At this point last year, reports were surfacing about investors bailing out of a Bear Stearns Cos. fund that bet heavily on risky... (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:25:54 GMT)
SRF buyback on hold on investment bankers' advice
MUMBAI, June 16 - Tyre cord maker SRF Ltd has put its share buyback plan on hold following advice from investment bankers, a company spokesman said on Monday. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:37:34 GMT)
East Africa: Regional Conference Gears Up for Event On Collective Investment
The first-ever collective investment conference in the East African region will take place in Kigali later this month. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:03:45 GMT)
La Baule-World Investment Conference (WIC) Announces 2008 Best Investment Awards
The Europe+ Foundation, organizer of La Baule-WIC, has discerned today the 2008 Best Investment Awards. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:44:03 GMT)
Nordic Investment Bank To Fin Finnish Wastewater Treatments
STOCKHOLM -(Dow Jones)- The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) said Monday it has developed offerings together with Finnish local banks aimed at households and agriculture in order to finance improvements in the treatment of wastewater and other diffuse emissions. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:56:42 GMT)
This week, Wall Street looks at investment banks' books
Madlen Read June 15, 2008 - 4:31 p.m. NEW YORK (AP) - The summer heat has hit Wall Street, and everyone's nervous about investment banks' financial results. Sound familiar? (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:05:24 GMT)
MGIC Investment signs reinsurance deal
Mortgage insurer MGIC Investment Corp. said Monday it reached a reinsurance agreement with an affiliate of HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:41:48 GMT)
Treasury's TIC Data Shows Solid Foreign Investment
(RTTNews) - The Treasury Department revealed that foreign investment in the United States remained solid in the month of April, despite a wide trade deficit and continuing turmoil in the U.S. financial markets. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:57:47 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment Banks rise modestly
Shares of investment banks rose modestly early Monday, despite a drop in broader markets and Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. fully detailing its fiscal second-quarter loss of $2.87 billion. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:03:23 GMT)
Phoenix Investment Partners Modifies Investment Strategy of Renamed Global Infrastructure Fund
Phoenix Investment Partners, a diversified asset management firm with $34.5 billion under management, and the asset management subsidiary of The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (NYSE:PNX), today announced that its Phoenix Global Utilities Fund (PGUAX) will be renamed the Phoenix Global Infrastructure Fund, reflecting a broader investment strategy. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:58:48 GMT)
Bush Hails Northern Ireland Progress, Urges Investment
BELFAST (AFP)--U.S. President George W. Bush on Monday hailed Northern Ireland as a "success story" and called for more investment in the long-troubled British province, during a stopover here on his Europe tour. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:27:41 GMT)
MetLife Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer to Speak at Wachovia Conference
Steven A. Kandarian, executive vice president and chief investment officer of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), will present at the 18th Annual Wachovia Nantucket Equity Conference on Monday, June 23, 2008 at approximately 1:30 p.m. (ET). (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:29:07 GMT)
SCT: Third Farac concession package to require US$280mn investment - Mexico
Mexico's third highway package under federal road re-concession program Farac will require a US$280mn investment, an official from the country's transport and communications ministry (SCT) told BNamericas. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:29:41 GMT)
U.S., China to sign business deals, eye investment pact
U.S. and Chinese companies will sign business deals totaling several billion dollars on Monday, a U.S. industry official said on the eve of high-level trade and investment talks between the two countries. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:41:09 GMT)
U.S., China to sign business deals, eye investment pact
U.S. and Chinese companies will sign business deals totaling several billion dollars on Monday, a U.S. industry official said on the eve of high-level trade and investment talks between the two countries. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:54:18 GMT)
First Look at Mint.com's Investment Beta
Today I got into the investment account private beta at Mint.com. Here's what I found. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:57:00 GMT)
Goldman to Restructure $7 Billion Investment Vehicle, FT Says
June 17 (Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is planning to reorganize a $7 billion structured investment vehicle once managed by London-based Cheyne Capital Management (UK) LLP, the Financial Times reported, without saying where it got its information. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:23:04 GMT)
Investment Boom Gives a Lift to the Russian Economy
Russia?s economy expanded an annual 8.5 percent in the first quarter, higher than economists expected, as consumer demand fueled an investment boom. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:17:22 GMT)
Lehman Shares Rise As CEO Says Investment Bank Is Regaining Strength
Lehman Bros. Chief Executive Richard Fuld on Monday took the blame for the company's staggering second-quarter loss and said the investment bank was too slow in reacting to the credit crisis. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:24:44 GMT)
Japan Office Investment Return Growth Slowing, Survey Shows
June 17 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's growth in office investment returns slowed last year as gains in property prices eased, a survey showed. Total real estate returns , including capital gains and rental income, reached 14.7 percent last year, compared with 13.1 percent in 2006 and 4.1 percent in 2005, according to the MTB- IKOMA Real Estate Index. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:33:29 GMT)
Roche announces major investment in Swiss units
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche announced on Tuesday an investment of 1.2 billion Swiss Francs (743 million dollars) in its production and research units in Switzerland. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:05:40 GMT)
Roche announces major investment in Swiss units
GENEVA (AFP) - Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche announced on Tuesday an investment of 1. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:05:52 GMT)
The Cost And Consequences Of Bad Investment Advice
Many investors still rely on their investment advisors to provide guidance and to help them manage their portfolios . The advice they receive is as varied as the background, knowledge and experience of their advisors. Some of it is good, some of it is bad, and some is just plain ugly. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:08:13 GMT)
Minister says TNK-BP row should not hurt investment
A public row between BP and its Russian partners over their joint oil venture TNK-BP should not hurt the overall investment climate in Russia, Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said on Tuesday. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:30:00 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment banks
Shares of investment banks mostly fell early Tuesday, except for Goldman Sachs Group Inc., which said it earned $2.05 billion, or $4.58 per share, during its fiscal second quarter, easily beating analysts' expectations. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:57:52 GMT)
Asia Round Up - China's Fixed Asset Investment Soars
(RTTNews) - Tuesday, China's National Bureau of Statistics reported that the nation's fixed asset investment increased during the first five months of 2008. According to the statistical office, fixed asset investment reported 25.6% growth in the first five months. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:58:06 GMT)
April foreign investment reaches highest level since November 2006
OTTAWA - Substantial acquisitions of Canadian debt instruments in April drove foreign investment to its highest level since November 2006. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:38:00 GMT)
April foreign investment reaches highest level since November 2006
OTTAWA - Substantial acquisitions of Canadian debt instruments in April drove foreign investment to its highest level since November 2006. Statistics Canada says foreign investment in both short-and long-term debt instruments rebounded, while equity investment continued at a strong pace. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:50:03 GMT)
Foreign Firms Beat U.S. to Iraq Investment
European and Asian companies are snapping up investment opportunities in Iraq. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:30:14 GMT)
Fran O'Sullivan : Crean pushes agenda on investment
Australian Trade Minister Simon Crean has upped the pressure on New Zealand Finance Minister Michael Cullen to make real progress on forging a potential controversial investment agreement between New Zealand and Australia. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:36:01 GMT)
Investment Boom Gives a Lift to the Russian Economy
Russia’s economy expanded an annual 8.5 percent in the first quarter, higher than economists expected, as consumer demand fueled an investment boom. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:36:21 GMT)
Closing Glance: Investment Banks
Shares of investment banks fell Tuesday as broader markets declined. Not even better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results from Goldman Sachs Group Inc., widely considered the sector's strongest company, could stop shares from declining. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:05:42 GMT)
Qatar Investment May Support Barclays Share Issue, FT Reports
June 18 (Bloomberg) -- Qatar Investment Authority may back a share issue by U.K. bank Barclays Plc , the Financial Times reported, citing an unidentified person close to the Qatari sovereign wealth fund. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:53:14 GMT)
Investment Boom Gives a Lift to the Russian Economy
Russia’s economy expanded an annual 8.5 percent in the first quarter, higher than economists expected, as consumer demand fueled an investment boom. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:36:19 GMT)
Rio Tinto approves $667 mln iron ore investment
SYDNEY, June 18 (Reuters) - Global miner Rio Tinto RIO.AX RIO.L has approved a $667 million investment in its Pilbara mining region in Australia, under a previously announced plan to boost iron ore output there to 320 million tonnes a year by 2012. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:21:10 GMT)
China Nanjing airport opens to foreign investment
SHANGHAI, June 18 (Reuters) - Nanjing Lukou International Airport, in which Singapore's Changi Airport has agreed to buy a stake, is open to foreign investment into its expansion which will cost as much as $1.45 billion, its vice president said. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:15:24 GMT)
Rio Tinto approves $667 mln iron ore investment
Global miner Rio Tinto has approved a $667 million (341.4 million pounds) investment in its Pilbara mining region in Australia, under a previously announced plan to boost iron ore output there to 320 million tonnes a year by 2012. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:43:00 GMT)
Australian United Investment Announces Share Purchase Plan (AUI.AX, 00852036, 20080618)
Australian United Investment announced that it has established a Share Purchase Plan. The company announced an offer to eligible existing shareholders under the plan to allow a shareholder to purchase up to $5,000 of new shares in the company at $7.81. The offer price represents a 5% discount to the latest announced Net Tangible Asset Backing per share of the company as at 31 May 2008 adjusted ... (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:53:00 GMT)
Public investment under strict control
VietNamNet Bridge - As of June 11, 57 out of 64 provinces and cities and 28 ministries and sectors submitted reports to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) on their plans to cut down a total of VND4,500 billion in investment capital from more than 1,000 projects. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:24:55 GMT)
ADB holds meeting to attract private sector investment in Asia
MANILA, Philippines - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Economic Forum (WEF) brought together leading private sector and development partners for a roundtable discussion to explore ways to catalyze private sector investment in developing Asia. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:08:30 GMT)
Sovereign fund beneficial to investment, economy
The sovereign wealth fund (SWF) is very beneficial to the development of global investment and the economy, Chinese Finance Minister Xie Xuren said on Tuesday. "The sovereign wealth fund is a very important part of the cycle of savi ... (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:45:41 GMT)
Daimler plant will be biggest single investment in Hungary: PM
German auto giant Daimler's new plant in Hungary will be the biggest-ever single investment in the country's history and will generate more than 10,000 new jobs, Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany said Wednesday. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:38:26 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment Banks
Shares of investment banks fell early Wednesday morning after Morgan Stanley said its fiscal second-quarter earnings tumbled 61 percent due to continued deterioration of the credit and mortgage markets. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:00:33 GMT)
U.S., China to begin talks on investment pact: U.S. aide
The United States and China, already each other's second largest trading partner, have agreed to begin talks on a bilateral investment treaty to deepen economic ties, U.S. officials said on Wednesday. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:01:29 GMT)
US and China in investment talks
The US and China agree to begin talks on an investment treaty to promote and protect bilateral investments. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:09:00 GMT)
U.S., China officials agree to seek bilateral investment treaty
The United States and China have agreed to negotiate a bilateral investment treaty designed to protect foreign direct investment in both countries, Bush administration officials say. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:20:11 GMT)
U.S., China to begin "challenging" investment talks
The United States and China have agreed to begin talks on an investment pact that U.S. officials hope can give American companies a stronger foothold in Chinese markets ranging from financial services to heavy industry. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:20:41 GMT)
FDIC chief calls for tighter investment bank rules
A top U.S. banking regulator says the government must do a better job of planning for the failure of a large investment bank after the near-collapse of Bear Stearns Cos. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:36:50 GMT)
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust pays $182M for West End building
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust has agreed to acquire 2445 M St. NW for $182 million. (WRE) (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:53:15 GMT)
US, China agree to launch talks for key investment accord
The United States and China have agreed to launch negotiations to forge a bilateral investment treaty that will protect investors after more than a year of discussions, officials said. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:28:04 GMT)
Investment banks need expanded supervision: FDIC
Any troubled U.S. investment bank headed toward bankruptcy should be subject to supervisory intervention just like commercial banks, the head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp said on Wednesday. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:41:56 GMT)
Investment banks need expanded supervision: FDIC
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Any troubled U.S. investment bank headed toward bankruptcy should be subject to supervisory intervention just like commercial banks, the head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp said on Wednesday. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:10:22 GMT)
U.S. and China launch investment pact
U.S. and Chinese officials were to wrap up two days of economic talks on Wednesday with agreements to expand energy cooperation and investment but with differences remaining on how quickly Beijing should liberalize its markets. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:42:53 GMT)
Paulson welcomes China yuan moves, investment talks
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said on Wednesday he urged visiting top Chinese officials to continue letting the yuan currency rise in value and announced that the two countries agreed to begin negotiating a bilateral investment treaty. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:16:32 GMT)
US, China agree to launch talks for key investment accord
The United States and China have agreed to launch negotiations to forge a bilateral investment treaty that will protect investors after more than a year of discussions, officials said. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:25:03 GMT)
U.S., China launch investment pact, spar on markets
U.S. and Chinese officials agreed on Wednesday to launch negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty and to expand cooperation on energy and environmental issues, but differences remained as to how quickly Beijing should liberalize its markets. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:23:10 GMT)
US, China agree to launch investment negotiations
The United States and China have agreed to launch negotiations on an investment treaty that holds out the promise of greatly expanded opportunities for U.S. companies in China's vast market. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:43:40 GMT)
US, China agree to launch investment negotiations
WASHINGTON -- The United States and China have agreed to launch negotiations on an investment treaty that holds out the promise of greatly expanded opportunities for U.S. companies in China's vast market. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:01:26 GMT)
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