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Mineral sector draws foreign investment, creates employment
VietNamNet Bridge - Mineral resource projects are attracting foreign direct investment as most of the country’s potential remains untapped and abundant, according to officials. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:54:55 GMT)
Launch of Global Tourism and Hospitality Investment Group Sovereign Hospitality Holdings
The M.A. Kharafi Group has created an independent hospitality, tourism and real estate investment company based in Geneva, Switzerland under the name of Sovereign Hospitality Holdings. The new company (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:44:04 GMT)
RHB Investment introduces new Islamic money market product
KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Investment Management Sdn Bhd has introduced a new Islamic money market product, RHB Islamic Cash Management Fund (RHBICMF), to give corporate and institutions another option of diversifying their investment portfolio. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:06:00 GMT)
EXIM Thailand Launches “Export and Overseas Investment Information Center” Website
EXIM Thailand launched its new web-based “Export and Overseas Investment Information Center” to furnish Thai entrepreneurs and the general public with easily accessible and comprehensive information o (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:29:05 GMT)
DJ ots.CorporateNews: Eurocastle Investment Limited / Eurocastle Announces Closing of Property …
Guernsey (ots) - Eurocastle Investment Limited (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: EUI1 and Euronext Amsterdam: ECT) today announced that as part of its ongoing program to harvest mature or non-strategic assets, it has completed two property sales for total proceeds of approximately ?219 million. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:43:32 GMT)
Baraka Foods investment boost
A VALLEYS food manufacturer is receiving more than £250,000 investment as it looks to achieve £4m turnover next year – and create a dozen jobs. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:10:56 GMT)
Namibian Electricity Industry Presents Exciting Investment Opportunities
Increasing demand for power in Namibia has presented substantial and lucrative investment opportunities for both international and local power industry participants. The donor community and various financial institutions are set to enter the market soon, as there is room for investment in generation, transmission and distribution. These efforts will improve the capacity and efficiency of the ... (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:09:15 GMT)
Jefferies Brings in New Head of Consumer, Retail Investment Banking
Jefferies has hired former Barclays Capital director Andrew Bracey to lead the group’s consumer and retail investment banking division in Europe and the Far East, The Telegraph reported. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:19:46 GMT)
Investment Firm Ru-Net Takes Majority Stake In Russian Advertiser IConText
Ru-Net, the Russian internet investment firm, has acquired a 51 percent stake in IConText, a Russian contextual ad firm, reports Vedomosti (via Quintura). The deal may be valued around $7 million. iConText lets companies place ads on the major search engines, like Yandex and Google (NSDQ: GOOG), and has estimated revenue of $4 million, according to Quintura. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:03:06 GMT)
Oil prices rise as OPEC president questions investment flows
Oil prices swung back towards record highs on Tuesday after the president of OPEC said there was uncertainty surrounding future investment in energy facilities that could boost crude output. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:42:22 GMT)
Closing Glance: Investment banks
Shares of investment banks rose Tuesday as the broader market rebounded from a steep drop earlier in the session after oil prices eased off a new record. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:05:53 GMT)
Global Clean-Energy Investment Rose 60% in 2007 (Update1)
By Jim Efstathiou Jr. July 1 (Bloomberg) -- Wind, solar and biofuel companies received a record $148 billion in new funding last year as rising oil prices and climate-change rules encouraged investment in renewable energy, the United Nations Environment Program said. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:31:05 GMT)
Thomson Reuters investment and advisory chief quits
Thomson Reuters Corp's investment and advisory business chief is leaving the global business information publisher to join a unit of the Daily Mail and General Trust . (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:04:00 GMT)
02-07-2008: AmIslamic Bank targets RM40m for maiden investment-linked plan
KUALA LUMPUR: AmIslamic Bank Bhd launched its first syariah-compliant investment-linked plan, the AmHigh Takaful Investment Linked Plan, targeting 11,000 participants and RM40 million in contributions within the first year. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:38:55 GMT)
02-07-2008: Alliance Investment Bank gets new ED, CEO
KUALA LUMPUR: Alliance Investment Bank Bhd (AIBB) has appointed Sachi Ratnajoothy as executive director and chief executive officer with effect from July 1, 2008. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:40:30 GMT)
TA INVESTMENT DECLARES 3.5 SEN GROSS INCOME DISTRIBUTION
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- TA Investment Management Bhd (TAIM) has declared a gross income distribution of 3.5 sen per unit on 30 June 2008 for its TA Growth Fund (TAGF). In a statement today, TAGF, a growth and income equity fund, launched in July 1996 currently has an approved size of RM43.16 million. "In light of poor market sentiment and political ... (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:05:29 GMT)
Research and Markets: Explore Germany's Cardiovascular Devices Investment Opportunities With New Analysis and ...
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b44ba3/germany_cardiovasc) has announced the addition of the "Germany Cardiovascular Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012" report to their offering. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:24:15 GMT)
Cisco Forms $60 Million Russian Tech Investment Fund
With Russia's internet scene really starting to hot up, and the former Soviet republics also showing a good degree of web promise, Cisco (NSDQ: CSCO) has teamed with Russia's Almaz Capital Partners to create a $60 million fund for the region's technology, media and telecoms sector. The networks company made its first Russian investment in April 2007 when it joined Index Ventures to put $18 ... (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:33:08 GMT)
Paulson calls for better process to manage investment bank failures
Regulators need better tools for unwinding failing investment banks, says U.S. Treasury Secretary (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:39:57 GMT)
Middlebrook Pharma gets $100M investment
Drug maker MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Inc. said President and Chief Executive Edward M. Rudnic will step down under terms of Equity Group Investments LLC's $100 million investment in the company. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:29:58 GMT)
Investment in clean energy hit record high in 2007, says UN agency
UN - Energy - Investment Prompted by climate change concerns, increased international support, surging oil prices and continuing anxiety over energy security, investment in renewable energy and energy efficient reached a record last year, according to a United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) report released Tuesday. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:55:11 GMT)
Premarket roundup: Analyst: Exxon is a good investment buy, Lincare slides after cut rating
July 2, 2008 - 09:27 a.m. NEW YORK (AP) — An analyst upgraded Exxon Mobil Corp. Wednesday, saying the stock currently takes into account worry over a potential windfall profits tax and a lack of production growth, and presents an investment opportunity. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:57:43 GMT)
£6.5m investment creates 30 jobs
A £6.5m investment will create 30 jobs at two companies in County Londonderry over the next two years. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:11:16 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment Banks mixed
Shares of investment banks were mixed early Wednesday after Oppenheimer analyst Meredith Whitney said she now expects Merrill Lynch & Co. to post a loss of $4.21 per share in 2008 on continued weakness in the credit markets, far greater than the average $1.36 per share loss expected by Wall Street, according to Thomson Financial. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:14:27 GMT)
Agribusiness: UN report urges investment in agriculture
UNITED NATIONS †Unregulated markets cannot deliver global economic security, a UN report said Tuesday, calling for policy changes that include increased public investment in agriculture. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:58:34 GMT)
Iran, Sri Lanka investment accord notified for implementation
Iran - Sri Lanka - Investment Pact The law on mutual investment agreement between Iran and Sri Lanka which was approved by Guardians Council has been notified to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance for implementation. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:25:01 GMT)
Cascades Announces a $15 Million Investment in Its Lachute Plant
Cascades Announces a $15 Million Investment in Its Lachute Plant (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:10:17 GMT)
Foreign investment boosts brand Britain
Britain attracted a record level of overseas investment last year, according to official figures released on Wednesday that showed more than 100,000 jobs had been created or protected in a fifth successive year of growth. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:18:21 GMT)
Investment Adviser To Be Sentenced In Ohio Scandal
AKRON, Ohio -- An investment adviser will learn his sentence for fraud charges related to $216 million in hedge fund losses at Ohio's agency for injured workers. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:08:50 GMT)
£120m investment for city plant
Seagate Technology announces a £120m investment in its Springtown plant in Londonderry to be completed by 2010. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:12:47 GMT)
Uriels investment firm turns to Chapter 11
Westminster- based investment firm Uriels Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Denver. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:09:11 GMT)
State government seeks more minority investment advisers
A Baltimore senator and Comptroller Peter Franchot raised concerns Wednesday about the failure to appoint an African-American investment manager to an unpaid committee that advises the state's $37 billion pension fund. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:14:34 GMT)
Global-Jordan announces private placement of Bindar Trading & Investment Co. PLC
Global Investment House- Jordan (Global- Jordan) announced the successful private placement of a six-month, JD3m commercial paper issue for Bindar Trading & Investment Co. PLC (Bindar). (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:09:36 GMT)
Nigeria: Abeokuta South Sets Up Investment Group
Some prominent citizens of Abeokuta South Local Government Council in Ogun State will be inaugurated today as members of an investment promotion group which will help to draw development projects to the area. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:45:46 GMT)
Anti-corruption drive causes fall in investment in Bangladesh
Dhaka, July 3 : The interim government's drive against corruption has been cited by a report as one of the three main reasons for the slide in Bangladesh's domestic and foreign investment. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:48:04 GMT)
Muhyiddin To Lead Trade & Investment Mission To Japan (Malaysian National News Agency
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Minister of International Trade and Industry Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will be leading a six-day Trade and Investment Mission to Japan beginning July 5. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:34:55 GMT)
Canada Says Regulation May Boost Alberta Oil-Sands Investment
July 3 (Bloomberg) -- Canada's Natural Resource Minister Gary Lunn said companies will boost investment in Alberta's oil- sand developments because government regulations may allow them to cut carbon costs, making these projects more attractive. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:58:27 GMT)
Wachovia unit names chief investment officer
Wachovia Global Securities Lending has appointed Kevin O'Connor as chief investment officer, effective immediately. (WB) (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:36:09 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment Banks
Shares of investment banks rose early Thursday as the broader market gyrated after the Labor Department said the unemployment rate held steady at 5.5 percent in June. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:57:38 GMT)
Canada Says Regulation May Boost Oil-Sands Investment (Update1)
July 3 (Bloomberg) -- Canada's Natural Resource Minister Gary Lunn said companies will increase investment in Alberta's oil-sand developments because government regulations may allow them to cut carbon costs, making these projects more attractive. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:03:38 GMT)
Libya says to build refinery in Egypt, up investment
CAIRO - OPEC member Libya is planning an oil refinery and a natural gas pipeline in Egypt, helping to raise Libyan investment in its Arab neighbour to $10 billion over the next two years, the Libyan prime minister said on Thursday. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:05:25 GMT)
U.S.-Japan Investment Initiative 2008 Report
The United States and Japan have concluded a seventh year of consultations through our Investment Working Group on measures to improve the climate for foreign direct investment (FDI). Officials from the Department of State and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry collaborated to produce the 2008 Investment Initiative Report documenting our progress. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:28:37 GMT)
Investment firms scrap $5.82 billion bid for casino and racetrack operater Penn National
PHILADELPHIA - Two investment firms pulled the plug Thursday on their $5.82 billion acquisition of Penn National Gaming Inc. after the racetrack and casino operator's stock price tumbled. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:47:10 GMT)
Investment pledges surge in first five months
Investment pledges registered with the Board of Investments and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority in the first five months this year more than doubled, the Department of Trade and Industry said. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:26:55 GMT)
Vodafone commits to $500 million mobile investment
Vodafone today announced expansion of its 3G mobile network, which it says will bring its total infrastructure investment to half a billion dollars. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:32:54 GMT)
Govt eyes China's foreign investment
The federal government is looking more closely at Chinese foreign investment in Australian resource companies where the investor would have a controlling stake. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:52:04 GMT)
Closer watch on Chinese investment
THE Federal Government is looking more closely at Chinese foreign investment in Australian resource companies. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:01:00 GMT)
Swan denies restrictive approach toward Chinese investment
The Federal Treasurer has tried to ease confusion over the Government's attitude to Chinese foreign investment in Australia. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:41:15 GMT)
Ofcom outlines investment plan for super-fast broadband
Ofcom Chief Executive Ed Richards yesterday set out a pro-investment framework for next generation, super-fast broadband networks and invited industry leaders to commit with Ofcom to help implement its rollout across Britain. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:17:56 GMT)
Investment firms pull plug on Penn National purchase
Two investment firms pulled the plug Thursday on their $5.82 billion acquisition of Penn National Gaming Inc. after the racetrack and casino operator's stock price tumbled. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:19:04 GMT)
Woman, 38, pleads guilty to role in investment scam
A Pennsylvania woman has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit the theft of more than $275,000 in an investment scam that had used a Red Bank mailing address, the state Attorney General's Office said on Thursday. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:32:37 GMT)
Cuyahoga County launches fund to help new tech firms get investment
Cuyahoga County has launched a modest $750,000 fund to help new technology companies lure more investment. The county's Department of Development will dole out loans of $25,000 or more to six fledgling companies yearly, in hopes they will grow into substantial employers. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:48:01 GMT)
Ofcom flashes cash guarantees at BT for fibre investment
The boss of Ofcom has given the clearest indication yet that regulators are ready to offer BT more control over a next generation UK broadband infrastructure in exchange for investment. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:54:54 GMT)
Ofcom flashes cash guarantees at BT for fibre investment
Next gen network quid pro quo tabled The boss of Ofcom has given the clearest indication yet that regulators are ready to offer BT more control over a next generation UK broadband infrastructure in exchange for investment.… (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:59:03 GMT)
Irish politician hits out at Seagate despite £120 investment
Sean Neeson, a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)in Northern Ireland and the Alliance party enterprise spokesperson, has welcomed a £120 million (about $240million) investment by Seagate in its Londonderry site but has stated that he would prefer to see new jobs being created instead. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:53:27 GMT)
Cameroon Seeks Investment In Energy To Boost Aluminum Output
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (Dow Jones)--Cameroon's state-owned aluminum company is attracting investment in the country's energy sector to help boost output of the metal, an official at government-run Electricity Development Corporation, or EDC, said Friday. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:47:13 GMT)
Chinese investment poses new challenges: Aust-China Council
The Australia China Business Council says the rapid increase in investment from China has put pressure on the Federal Government. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:06:04 GMT)
High food prices to spur agri investment
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) — Soaring food prices will trigger increased investment in agricultural land, notably in eastern Europe, Brazil and Africa where there is plentiful fallow acreage, delegates at a conference said. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:15:27 GMT)
Investment and location reivigorate Clutha town
Milton is booming, with its strategic location, nearby forests and railway plus hundreds of millions of dollars worth of investment enhancing its self-proclaimed label "Town of Opportunities". Glenn Conway visited the town some say is fast becoming the capital of the district. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:26:03 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-07-04 18:37 Carpetright says Cascade Investment takes 5.1 pct stake in co
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Carpetright Plc. said it has been advised by Cascade Investment L.L.C. of a notifiable interest in the company representing 5.1 percent% of the issued share capital. tf.TFN-Europe_newsdesk@thomson.com tc (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:49:31 GMT)
Trent draws up investment plan for new hypermarkets
MUMBAI: Trent, the retail arm of the Tata Group, has drawn up a Rs. 2,000-crore investment plan for setting up 50 hypermarkets, Star Bazaar, over the next five years, a top company official said. “We are launching 50 new ... (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:44:39 GMT)
Challenges abound for India if it makes $2.5-billion oilsands investment
CALGARY - India's state-owned firm may be keen on making a $2.5-billion investment in Alberta's oilsands, but one analyst wonders how far that money will go. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:32:00 GMT)
Challenges abound for India if it makes $2.5-billion oilsands investment
Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press July 4, 2008 - 7:32 p.m. CALGARY - India's state-owned firm may be keen on making a $2.5-billion investment in Alberta's oilsands, but one analyst wonders how far that money will go. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:49:19 GMT)
Canberra denies blocking Chinese investment
Australian Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan on Friday sought to quash speculation that Canberra was trying to block or slow down Chinese investment in mining. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:07:06 GMT)
Canberra treads a diplomatic path over Chinese investment
Australian Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan yesterday sought to quash speculation that Canberra is trying to block, or slow down, Chinese investment in mining. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:19:44 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, 05 Jul 2008 06:07:24 GMT)
Fair & Expo air conditioning investment already paying off
ALBANY - The $186,000 investment Linn County made in adding air conditioning to the Willamette Events Center at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center in May is paying off in bookings and will likely pay for itself in the next 18 to 24 months, Expo officials say. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:59:16 GMT)
Al Rajhi Investment Group acquires Majority in 'Core Construction Company'
Al Rajhi Investment Group (ARIG), a leading diversified business group located in KSA with business interests throughout the region, has announced today acquiring a majority in 'Core Construction Company' of UAE. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:15:07 GMT)
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If I don't want to be in stocks right now, what should I do with my investment money? (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:41:15 GMT)
Cutting public investment of $1.1 billion
VietNamNet Bridge - The total reduced investment capital from projects nationwide until June 26 reached nearly 17.7 trillion VND (about 1.1 billion USD); including over half reduced from capital by Government bonds, said the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) on July 2. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:02:36 GMT)
Scottish Investment Challenge - Barclays hit but still top
THE stock pickers at Barclays Wealth have maintained their lead in the Scottish Investment Challenge but have suffered along with the other five participants from the continui (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:22:14 GMT)
Paris EUROPLACE International Financial Forum welcomes GCC delegation, cooperation and investment
The rise in importance in Gulf region Sovereign Wealth Funds has been ongoing for some months but yesterday at the International Financial Forum in Paris, staged by Paris EUROPLACE, the organisation promoting Paris as a Financial Market, the evidence of the GCC's influence was stronger than ever. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:29:56 GMT)
Fair & Expo air conditioning investment already paying off
ALBANY - The $186,000 investment Linn County made in adding air conditioning to the Willamette Events Center at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center in May is paying off in bookings and will likely pay for itself in the next 18 to 24 months, Expo officials say. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:44:22 GMT)
Charles A. Jaffe: Manager investment linked to fund success
In times like these, investors would like to take some comfort that they are investing like the pros. Indeed, it is comforting to know that the person running your mutual fund has his money - and his family's cash - mixed into the same pool as yours. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:19:02 GMT)
High-yield bonds can be a dangerous investment
Want to find a safe investment that will pay you more than CDs or Treasury bonds? (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:15:10 GMT)
Call a foul on basketball investment?
There's a new stock in town, from a company that wants to bring a minor league basketball team to Buffalo and broadcast the league's games in China. But this is one stock that's got no game -- at least not yet. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:53:46 GMT)
Tharwa Investment Company launches Money Market Fund
Tharwa Investment Company, a closed Kuwaiti shareholding company established in 2006, announces today the launch of a new fund complying with the Islamic Shari'ah and adding to the investment products of the company. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:14:56 GMT)
MPLT policy change results in investment growth
A 2006 change in investment policy has paid off for the Marianas Public Land Trust. MPLT saw its security investments grow by $5.4 million in the 2007 fiscal year, according to the Office of the Public Auditor's summary of a Deloitte audit of the Trust. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:09:04 GMT)
Investment In Human Capital Aims To Help Malaysia Become Developed Country, Says Muhyiddin
OSAKA, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is hopeful that its investment in human capital by sending students abroad to countries like Japan would bear fruit and help make the country develop in less than 12 years' time. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:32:13 GMT)
Minda-wide investment confab set next month
AFTER the successful staging of the Bimp-Eaga Investment Conference in Davao City last year, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Southern Mindanao announced that a Mindanao-wide investment conference would be held in Cagayan de Oro City next month. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:17:06 GMT)
N.H. law targets senior investment advisers
Gov. John Lynch will sign a bill Monday that creates stiff penalties for those who falsely claim to specialize in investment advice for seniors. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:30:27 GMT)
2 state banks to buy LGU investment certificates
MANILA, Philippines--State-Owned Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines will buy P14 billion worth of investment certificates of local government units, which are backed by their future internal revenue allotment. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:07:13 GMT)
Vodafone commits to $500 million mobile investment
Vodafone today announced expansion of its 3G mobile network, which it says will bring its total infrastructure investment to half a billion dollars. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:35 GMT)
Woori Investment upbeat on economy
WOORI Investment & Securities Co Ltd, which recently opened its representative office in Kuala Lumpur, welcomes potential business partnerships between South Korean and Malaysian companies, via joint ventures, mergers and acquisition (M&As), especially in the manufacturing and financial sectors. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:05:45 GMT)
PTT reveals $125-billon investment
PTT Plc has outlined an investment programme worth US$125.6 billion from now to 2020 as it moves to strengthen its competitiveness among the world's major oil and gas players. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:45:42 GMT)
Synnex Technology to add investment of up to US$23 million in China
IT distributor Synnex Technology on July 4 announced it will make additional investment of up to US$23 million in Synnex Investment (China), its subsidiary in China, through its BVI-based subsidiary Synnex Global. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:43:42 GMT)
Durham's Piedmont Investment Advisors launches mutal fund
DURHAM - When Isaac Green opened Piedmont Investment Advisors in 2000, he set a goal that the company would one day establish its own mutual fund. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:52:11 GMT)
No miracle investment earns large returns without risk
Want to find a safe investment that will pay you more than CDs or Treasury bonds? Welcome to the club. Financial advisers say they are busy listening to clients who are afraid of stocks but are tired of earning less than 4 percent on safe investments while gasoline and food prices soar. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:14:57 GMT)
Investment manager disciplined
An investment management fund chosen by the California State Teachers’ Retirement System to handle fixed-income investments is partly owned by a man who was sanctioned for life by federal securities regulators. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:17:34 GMT)
Local investment firm brokers Web site deals
A Birmingham investment firm is hoping to become a national leader in brokering sales of niche Web sites to major media corporations. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:30:52 GMT)
China's Tourism Market Becomes Investment Magnet Internationally
KUNMING, July 7 (Bernama) -- China's tourism market has become a magnet for international investment, raising about 150 billion yuan (US$21.8 billion) annually over the past few years, a senior tourist official said here on Monday. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:42:33 GMT)
International Petroleum Investment Company enters into landmark environmental partnership with MTM and Man
A break-through initiative launched today by the Abu Dhabi Government-owned International Petroleum Investment Company ('IPIC') and one of the world's leading alternative investments firm, Man, will benefit the environment by reducing damaging gases from oil production while providing new energy. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:14:56 GMT)
Gordian Capital, LLC Announces Investment in Staff One, Inc.
Gordian Capital, LLC today announced the completion of a growth investment in Staff One, Inc., a leader in the HR Outsourcing industry with a highly accredited Professional Employer Organization ("PEO") service offering. This addition of capital and resources will enable Staff One to invest in technology, expand its product offerings and grow its customer base. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:22:18 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment Banks
Shares of investment banks mostly rose early Monday with the broader market, amid a decline in oil prices. Here's a look at how investment banks fared early Monday: (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:47:47 GMT)
Brown Advisory and Alex. Brown Investment Management to Combine Into One Firm
Brown Advisory and Alex. Brown Investment Management (ABIM), two leading Baltimore-based investment firms, announced today that ABIM will join the Brown Advisory team, making the combined firm one of the pre-eminent independent investment advisory firms in the mid-Atlantic region. Both firms serve institutional clients as well as high net worth individuals and families. The combined firm will ... (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:51:11 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment Banks
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of investment banks mostly rose early Monday with the broader market, amid a decline in oil prices. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. rose 10 cents to $178.99. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:04:28 GMT)
MPLT policy change results in investment growth
A 2006 change in investment policy has paid off for the Marianas Public Land Trust. MPLT saw its security investments grow by $5.4 million in the 2007 fiscal year, according to the Office of the Public Auditor's summary of a Deloitte audit of the Trust. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:11:49 GMT)
East Africa: Investment Meet Ends With Investment Calls
The concluded three day East African Community (EAC) investment conference held in Kigali ended with several promises to increase investment portfolio in the region. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:25:36 GMT)
Report to disclose how much Crown Investment Corporation employees make
Those interested in learning how much Crown Investment Corporation employees earn, how much the minister is expensing and what has been handed out in grants and donations can find out today. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:03:45 GMT)
Brown Advisory merging with Alex. Brown Investment Management
Brown Advisory and Alex. Brown Investment Management have long shared a common heritage. Now, they will become one firm. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:11:42 GMT)
Malaysia's Political Turmoil May Hurt Investment, Mahathir Says
July 8 (Bloomberg) -- Malaysia's political turmoil and accusations aimed at leaders including the deputy prime minister may hurt investment, former premier Mahathir Mohamad said. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:51:40 GMT)
Investment group to buy former Theragenics Corp. plant in Oak Ridge
OAK RIDGE - A long-abandoned plant that was never used for its intended purpose is to be sold this week to an investment group. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:09:04 GMT)
Bahrain: AlBaraka Islamic Bank & First Investment Bank sign a US$30m Murabaha Facility for Al Khaleej Development ...
The Bahrain based leading Islamic banking group, Albaraka Banking Group B.S.C (ABG) announced that its subsidiary in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Al-Baraka Islamic Bank, with the First Investment Bank completed the signing of a milestone transaction with a US$30m Murabaha facility for Al Khaleej Development Company (Tameer). (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:27:02 GMT)
IPIC eyeing $26bn investment portfolio within 5 years
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi’s International Petroleum Investment Co plans to double its investment portfolio to $26bn within five years and targets opportunities arising from the slowing global economy, a top company official said yesterday. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:34:51 GMT)
Al Arabi Investment earns IRR of 20.2 pc
08 July 2008 ABU DHABI -- Abu Dhabi Investment House (ADIH) Abu Dhabi Investment House (ADIH) has announced final exit of Al Arabi Investment Fund, generating an annual Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 20.2 per cent, compared to a projected 20 per cent promised to the Fund's subscribers when the fund was launched in 2005. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:49:58 GMT)
Investment in Qatar soars
Investment in Qatar soars (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:00:55 GMT)
KSA- CMA revokes license of Naeem Investment
KSA- CMA revokes license of Naeem Investment (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:11:45 GMT)
UAE- Al Arabi Investment earns IRR of 20.2 pc
UAE- Al Arabi Investment earns IRR of 20.2 pc (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:14:22 GMT)
Corio buys Turkish shopping centre for total investment of 116 mln euros
AMSTERDAM (Thomson Financial) - Dutch property group Corio NV said on Tuesday it has bought the Iskenderun shopping centre project in Turkey, adding that the total investment is expected to be 116 million euros. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:27:35 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment Banks
Shares of investment banks were mixed early Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank might expand its lending efforts to investment banks. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:57:02 GMT)
G8 to set up climate investment funds
TOYAKO, Japan. July 8 (Interfax) - The current summit of the Group of Eight has approved a plan to set up climate investment funds to be administered by the World Bank and has announced that the G8 has pledged about $6 billion to those funds so far. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:19:49 GMT)
Russell Investments Named Implementation Manager for the Rhode Island State Investment Commission
Russell Investments has been hired by the Rhode Island State Investment Commission to be the $8.4 billion pension fund's new Aggregate Exposure Manager, responsible for improving the implementation of the plan's investments. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:38:12 GMT)
Investors Capital Advisory Adds ValueWorks Founder and CIO Charles Lemonides To Investment Policy Committee
Investors Capital Advisory Services (ICAS), the Registered Investment Advisor of Investors Capital Holdings (AMEX: ICH), is pleased to announce the addition of Charles Lemonides to its Investment Policy Committee. Mr. Lemonides is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of separate account manager ValueWorks, LLC. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:03:51 GMT)
Research and Markets: Italy Orthopedic Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e445c2/italy_orthopedic_d) has announced the addition of the "Italy Orthopedic Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012" report to their offering. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:19:23 GMT)
Gabon Oil And Gas Exploration And Production Industry Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/540e07/gabon_oil_and_gas) has announced the addition of the "Gabon Oil And Gas Exploration And Production Industry Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012" report to their offering. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:33:49 GMT)
Halogen gets 'significant' investment
Halogen Software Inc. has secured its largest investment from Baltimore-based private equity firm JMI Equity. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:19:58 GMT)
Dimon says investment banks not too big to fail
JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon on Tuesday said investment banks are not too big to fail, and said the U.S. regulatory response to the credit crisis was appropriate. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:21:09 GMT)
Pittsburgh investment adviser sentenced for $216 million fraud
A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced an investment adviser to 12 years in prison on fraud charges related to the loss of $216 million in a hedge fund at the state agency for injured workers. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:40:39 GMT)
Philanthropist, investment guru Sir John Templeton dead at 95
Philanthropist and investment guru Sir John Templeton died Tuesday at age 95. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:56:29 GMT)
MarketWatch First Take: Investment lessons of John Templeton's career
The impressive long-term returns produced by John Templeton’s investment strategy made him an immensely popular speaker on the conference circuit. But his investing precepts were anything but popular. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:21:54 GMT)
Closing Glance: Investment Banks rise
Shares of investment banks rose Tuesday along with the broader market as Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank might extend its lending efforts to investment banks to help improve liquidity in the credit markets. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:27:50 GMT)
Fed May Extend Investment Bank Help, Mulls Steps To Ensure Stable Fin'l System
The Federal Reserve may extend its emergency loan program for investment banks, said Chairman Ben Bernanke, as he and other regulators on Tuesday urged better financial market rules and tried to soothe jangled investor nerves. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:37:09 GMT)
BofA shifts investment bank execs
Bank of America Corp. on Tuesday announced a new leadership structure within its corporate and investment bank as well as the departure of a veteran executive. Unit head Brian Moynihan said he was elevating four leaders to his leadership team, following a change in position announced earlier this year for Tom White, whose job now includes managing the bank's trading of its own holdings. The ... (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:54:00 GMT)
Investment adviser gets 12 years
AKRON, Ohio, July 8 (UPI) -- A Pittsburgh investment adviser was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison and to repayment of $213 million to the Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:18:54 GMT)
Airline investment fears amid emissions deal
Airlines warned on Tuesday that investment could be pruned back after European lawmakers gave the go-ahead to a deal forcing their industry to start paying for greenhouse gas emissions in four years. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:31:45 GMT)
Jaffer Badwan, GM Investment & Treasury, a new addition to the BisB family
The Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB), the leading Sharia'a complaint bank in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced that Jaffer Saleem Badwan has become a member of the Bank's executive management team in the position of General Manager for Investment & Treasury. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:34:04 GMT)
Naeem Investment loses Saudi licence
The Saudi Capital Market Authority has revoked the licence of Naeem Investment Company for violating the Capital Market Law and deliberately giving false and misleading information to the CMA, reported Khaleej Times. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:00:06 GMT)
Bharati AXA investment managers launch maiden fixed income funds
Mumbai, Jul 9 : Bharati AXA Investment Managers today announced the launch of maiden fixed income products -- Bharati AZA Liquid fund and Bharati AZA Treasury Plus. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:44:58 GMT)
Fed ready to aid investment banks
The Federal Reserve may allow investment banks to access emergency cash into next year as financial turmoil persists. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:57:47 GMT)
Merrill names investment bank head for Germany, Austria, Switzerland
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. Wednesday named Hugh Sullivan as head of investment banking for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He will be based in Frankfurt and London and will retain his existing responsibilities as global head of multi-industries. Sullivan's focus will be on increasing market share in the three countries, the bank said. He will report to Andrea Orcel, ... (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:51:54 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment Banks
Shares of investment banks fell early Wednesday along with the broader market as oil prices rebounded after two days of declines. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:14:23 GMT)
Texas man sentenced in $15 million investment scam
An Argyle man convicted in a $15 million investment scam has been sentenced to 17 1/2 years in federal prison. A judge in Dallas on Tuesday sentenced 70-year-old Stanley A. Leitner. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:20:41 GMT)
Fitch reviews investment banks' long-term ratings
Fitch Ratings on Wednesday affirmed its long-term issuer-default ratings for investment banks Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Morgan Stanley, while placing Merrill Lynch & Co.'s rating on negative watch. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:59:02 GMT)
Four Rooney brothers confirm hiring of investment bank
Four of the five Rooney brothers with shares in the Steelers confirmed today the hiring of Wall Street investment bank Goldman, Sachs & Co. to "evaluate alternatives for their ownership stake," according to a release issued today. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:54:54 GMT)
Fannie Mae boosts investment in multifamily market
Government-sponsored lender Fannie Mae said Wednesday it is increasing its investment in the multifamily home market in an effort to boost liquidity and expand rental housing opportunities. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:39:12 GMT)
Justice Breyer's Identity Compromised by Investment Co.
A Supreme Court justice's birthday and social security number were exposed on the Internet after a McLean, Va., investment firm employee used an online-file sharing network at his office. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:48:33 GMT)
GEF Adds to Investment Team
Global Environment Fund (GEF) has hired former Carlyle Group partner, Mr. Jay Powell, as a managing partner for the firm, responsible for growth capital, and private equity investments in North America. As part this role Mr. Powell serves as a managing director with the firm's clean technology investment team making investments in alternative energy and clean technology companies. Mr. Powell is ... (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:53:48 GMT)
Closing Glance: Investment Banks fall
Shares of investment banks fell Wednesday after Fitch Ratings warned it might cut the long-term rating of Merrill Lynch & Co., and as the broader market declined sharply amid concern about second-quarter profit results and oil prices. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:12:09 GMT)
Shaw Group 3Q profit slips slightly on investment
Engineering and construction contractor Shaw Group Inc. said Wednesday its fiscal third-quarter earnings slipped slightly, as a loss tied to its investment in Westinghouse Electric Co. more than offset gains in other areas. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:01:03 GMT)
CEDC closes Russian Alcohol investment deal
Central European Distribution Corp. said Wednesday it closed its $181.5 million investment in fellow vodka producer Russian Alcohol Group. As a result of the deal, the Polish vodka company boosted its 2008 and 2009 profit guidance. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:46:44 GMT)
Abu Dhabi investment fund buys 75% in Chrysler Building
NEW YORK (AP) - An Abu Dhabi investment fund has bought a 75 percent stake in the iconic Chrysler Building, one of the best-known landmarks on the city skyline, officials said Wednesday. (Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:01:24 GMT)
Gov’t plans investment in 60 impoverished districts
VietNamNet Bridge - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung has asked related ministries, sectors and localities to focus on investment in four fields to reduce poverty in the country’s 60 poorest districts. (Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:31:47 GMT)
Majlis ready to change troublesome regulations on investment: Larijani
Iran - Majlis - Investment Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani, by expressing majlis support for private sector, said majlis is ready to change troublesome laws and regulations on investment and substitute them with protective laws. (Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:47:33 GMT)
CEDC closes on investment in Russian Alcohol
Central European Distribution Corp. said Wednesday it has closed on its $181.5 million investment in a Russian vodka producer. (CEDC) (Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:37:09 GMT)
Online Game Studio Riot Games Gets $7m Investment
Company founders have announced that Los Angeles-based studio Riot Games, made up of former Ultima Online, Jak & Daxter and Sly Cooper developers, has raised a $7 million investment, as it prepares to debut its first online title. The company was founded in 2006 by former Bain & Company business consultant Brandon Beck and Advanstar Communications corporate marketing manager Marc Merrill, now ... (Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:55:18 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment Banks wobble
Shares of investment banks fluctuated between gains and losses after the opening bell Thursday, as continued worries over deterioration in the credit markets tempered a boost for the broader market from better-than-expected retail sales reports from discounters and recent merger activity. (Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:55:49 GMT)
Capital investment will grow about 20% in 2008 - Zhukov
MOSCOW. July 10 (Interfax) - Investment in fixed assets in Russia will grow by 20% this year, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov said at a meeting of the Association of European Businesses in Russia on Thursday. (Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:50:20 GMT)
Nigeria: Bankers Nite to Parade Investment Opportunities
The Lagos Branch of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has concluded arrangements for the 2008 Lagos Bankers Nite, aimed at fashioning out ways of enticing global investors with the abundant investment opportunities in Nigeria. (Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:51:49 GMT)
$37K investment to put Acadian Peninsula on GPS maps
It's going to be a little easier to find services in towns on the Acadian Peninsula following a government investment of $37,000 to help put the communities' addresses on global positioning systems. (Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:42:41 GMT)
Ashley would welcome investment
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley admits he would consider external investment at St James Park. (Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:42:56 GMT)
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