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German Cabinet Approves Foreign-investment Law
German Cabinet Approves Foreign-investment Law (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:24:01 GMT)
Commodity exchanges told to follow foreign investment norms
Commodity exchanges have to bring their foreign investment component to the prescribed level by June 30, 2009, the commerce ministry said Wednesday. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:17:17 GMT)
BullMarket.com Offers Investment Opinion on Stocks Set to Benefit from a Strengthening Dollar
BullMarket.com (http://www.bullmarket.com), an online investment newsletter focused on long-term growth and income-generating stocks, announced today that it has provided subscribers with severalreportsthat highlight companies that are set to benefit from a strengthening dollar, including Hexcel (NYSE: HXL), VistaPrint (NASDAQ: VPRT), STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), and Luxottica Group (NYSE: ... (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:52:51 GMT)
A Partnership Solution for Investment Banks?
The travails of Lehman Brothers and the demise of Bear Stearns have me thinking — would these Wall Street firms have ended up in their respective messes if investment banks never been permitted to go public? (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:28:18 GMT)
Large-scale investment catapults CAMH's mental illness and addiction research forward
( Centre for Addiction and Mental Health ) The Center for Addiction and Mental Health is proud to announce a landmark investment of $15 million by the Canada Foundation for Innovation. This contribution, the largest individual grant in CAMH's history, kicks off a $38 million project that will enable CAMH to focus on transforming lives across six research themes: schizophrenia, mood disorders, ... (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:36:42 GMT)
Fitch Affirms CT Investment Management Co.'s Special Servicer Rating at 'CSS2-'
Fitch Ratings affirms CT Investment Management Co., LLC's (CTIMCO) special servicer rating at 'CSS2-'. The rating is based on the extensive real estate experience of the company's management and staff as well as the staff's ability to manage and resolve non-performing assets securing commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). The rating also reflects the experience of the senior managers in ... (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:53:05 GMT)
Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top investment banks companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs rose $.06 or percent, to $158.06. Lehman Brothers rose $.03 or .2 percent, to $13.10. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:02:06 GMT)
State Street Appoints David Puth to Lead Investment Research, Securities Finance and Trading Activities Worldwide
State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), the world's leading provider of financial services to institutional investors, announced today that David Puth has been named to a newly created position as head of State Street's investment research, securities finance and trading activities worldwide. Puth, age 51, will report to Jay Hooley, president and chief operating officer of State Street. He will ... (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:37:15 GMT)
NYC: Investment chief's assistant pleads guilty
A former personal assistant who is suing a New York City investment firm chief for sexual harassment has pleaded guilty to grand larceny charges accusing her of using his credit card to buy clothing and other personal items. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:10:04 GMT)
The Papua New Guinea Oil and Gas Markets: Examine Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2020
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5389e2/papua_new_guinea_o) has announced the addition of the "Papua New Guinea Oil and Gas Markets Investment Opportunities Analysis and Forecasts to 2020" country profile to their offering. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:23:25 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs rose $.25 or .2 percent, to $158.25. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:46:23 GMT)
SunTrust tries boosting investment arm with new identity
When a company acquires or launches a new business, it often spends big bucks to put its stamp on that business, figuring it can get more mileage out of a well-known brand name. But earlier this year, SunTrust Banks rechristened a big piece of its investment management business and acquired or launched several "boutique" investment advisers with decidedly unbanklike names such as Ceredex, Alpha, ... (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:40:59 GMT)
Continental Concludes Investment Agreement With Schaeffler
Aug. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Continental AG , Europe's second- largest tiremaker, concluded an investment agreement with Schaeffler Group. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:21:25 GMT)
Investment strategies need to be reviewed
State enterprises are being urged to reconsider their investment capability in order to play a greater part in stimulating the economy in 2009. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:50:46 GMT)
Grand Unity resumes investment
The condominium developer Grand Unity Development Co Ltd (Grand U), a subsidiary of Univentures Plc, has broken a one-year freeze on investment with the launch of three projects with a combined worth of 2.18 billion baht. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:52:53 GMT)
Australian investment firm chiefs step aside as profits plunge
The chief executive and chairman of troubled Australian investment manager Babcock & Brown will step aside as part of a major overhaul of operations, the company said Thursday. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:52:00 GMT)
No Impact On Fresh Capital Investment Due To Rising Inflation, Says CMIE
(RTTNews) - Thursday, The economic think-tank Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy-CMIE, said in a report that there is no impact on the fresh capital investment due to rising inflation and the measures of Reserve Bank of India to combat it through monetary tightening. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:04:16 GMT)
RoyaltyShare Receives Investment from William Morris Agency
RoyaltyShare, Inc., a provider of digital royalty solutions to the entertainment industry, announced an extension to its Series B round of financing with an investment from the William Morris Agency. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:41:10 GMT)
Temasek Wants to Lift Investment in Merrill, Chairman Says
Aug. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Temasek Holdings Pte , the biggest shareholder of Merrill Lynch & Co. , said it wants to lift its stake in the U.S. securities firm as it expects the investment will boost the value of its portfolio in the ``long term.'' (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:32:00 GMT)
Business investment drops in Q2
Business investment fell 1.9% during the second quarter from the previous three month period to £35.835m, the Office for National Statistics revealed Thursday. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:38:00 GMT)
Analysts see tough quarter for U.S. investment banks
Wall Street research analysts are projecting yet another tough quarter for U.S. investment banks marked by additional writedowns across a series of fixed-income assets amid an already weak operating environment. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:31:16 GMT)
Gazprom seeks to boost 2008 investment plan -Ifax
MOSCOW, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Russia's gas export monopoly Gazprom may raise its investment programme for this year by a quarter, an executive was quoted as saying on Thursday, following a substantial increase approved by the state in July. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:12:40 GMT)
FOCUS: Cooling Immigration, Investment May Curb UK Rate Cuts
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- U.K. business investment and immigration flows are slowing sharply, placing new limits on the capacity to produce goods and services that may mean the inflation rate won't fall quickly as the economy cools. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:19:07 GMT)
Saudi move clears way for outside investment
Saudi Arabia has decided to give outsiders limited access to the country's stock market -- a move that could open up the Middle East's largest exchange to increased foreign investment. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:21:15 GMT)
Diversification, Inflation Hold Key to Investment Success in Down Market as Eads & Heald Investment Counsel Releases ...
As Wall Street fell back again this week after reports that more financial institutions may continue to post losses, one locally based investment firm reports that a key to maintaining investor confidence is to stay focused on broad diversification in high quality stocks. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:30:48 GMT)
Chilton Investment Company Signs Lease for New Office in Chengdu, PRC
Chilton Investment Company, a leading manager of alternative investments with nearly $8 billion in assets, today announced that it has signed a lease for its office in the city of Chengdu, People's Republic of China. Chilton shortly will be filing an application with Chinese authorities for permission for its Beijing subsidiary to operate a branch office in Chengdu from the newly leased space. ... (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:32:08 GMT)
Silver Investment Summit (UK)
'Silver Investment Summit' is a leading silver investment conference that aims to link junior exploration & emerging silver producing companies plus expert keynote speakers & analysts with financial institutions, brokerage firms and corporate finance & investment houses involved in the resource & commodity markets - including Investment/Fund Managers, Brokers/Traders, Private-Client Managers, ... (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:37:24 GMT)
Amlin investment returns reduced by credit crunch
Interim profits at Amlin , the insurer that operates through Lloyd’s of London and offshore in Bermuda, fell by more than a quarter due to lower investment returns. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:38:58 GMT)
Analysts see tough quarter for U.S. investment banks
BANGALORE (Reuters) - Wall Street research analysts are projecting yet another tough quarter for U.S. investment banks marked by additional writedowns across a series of fixed-income assets amid an already weak operating environment. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:54:06 GMT)
US Labor Dept Employee Investment Rules Get Mixed Reviews
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- U.S. lawmakers Thursday provided a mixed review of proposed Labor Department rules that would allow companies to hire investment consultants for workers' retirement plans. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:02:22 GMT)
GM announces $500M investment for small car
General Motors Corp. said Thursday it will invest more than $500 million in the U.S. to build a new compact car that will compete in an era of high gasoline prices. Company Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner announced the size of the investment Thursday at the... (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:21:30 GMT)
Port operator eyes investment in Argentina
MANILA, Philippines- Listed port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. on Friday announced that it is looking to participate in a terminal investment project in Argentina. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:07:22 GMT)
Port operator eyes investment in Argentina
MANILA, Philippines - Listed port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. on Friday announced that it is looking to participate in a terminal investment project in Argentina. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:50:49 GMT)
MINING FINANCE AND INVESTMENT
One of U.S. mining exploration’s most respected strategists, International Royalty Corporation’s Doug Silver, warned mining professional and mining investors to keep a wary eye on hedge fund-related precious metal ETFs investment. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:43:27 GMT)
What You Get When You Pay For Investment Services
Investment services offered to individual investors come in a myriad of packaging and delivery options. Discount brokerage houses, full-service brokerage houses, load mutual fund firms, no-load mutual fund firms, banks, insurance companies, private money management firms and fee-based advisors all attempt to convince investors that they are the best available alternative. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:04:30 GMT)
$200-billion infrastructure investment needed: study
OTTAWA -- Canada needs an estimated $200-billion investment in public infrastructure and getting it will help keep the country's private sector competitive, according to a new study that warns the state of Canada's infrastructure is reaching a critical stage. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:40:20 GMT)
The IC/FT 2008 Investment Awards
The Financial Times and Investors Chronicle Investment Awards recognise stockbrokers and financial service providers that offer excellent service and good value for money. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:56:19 GMT)
Darco Water Tech doubles waste-recovery investment in Taiwan to S$8.3m
SINGAPORE: Darco Water Technologies has more than doubled its investment in Taiwan to S$8.3 million. It has most recently invested S$4.7 million to acquire an existing toxic hazardous waste facility in Taiwan and will upgrade it to recycle 3,600 tonnes of waste a year. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:09:36 GMT)
Gazprom Falls as Analysts `Shocked' by Investment Plan
Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- OAO Gazprom , the world's biggest natural-gas producer, dropped in Moscow after analysts said they were ``shocked'' by the company's plans to raise its investment budget to more than $40 billion this year. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:30:44 GMT)
Mental Illness And Addiction Research Boosted By Large-Scale Investment
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is proud to announce a landmark investment of $15 million by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) into research that will propel the understanding, intervention, treatment and prevention of mental illness and addiction to the next level of excellence. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:03:20 GMT)
Continental, Schaeffler reach investment agreement
Automotive components supplier Continental has entered into a far-reaching investment agreement with Schaeffler. With this agreement, the dispute regarding the public takeover offer by Schaeffler for Continental has been settled. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:40:01 GMT)
UK investment and immigration slow
BRITISH business investment and immigration flows are slowing sharply, placing new limits on the capacity to produce goods and services, which may mean the inflation rate won't fall quickly as the economy cools. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-08-22 09:25 TABLE-Investment flows into euro zone pick up in June-ECB
FRANKFURT, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Investment flowed into the the euro zone in June at a faster pace than in May, the European Central Bank said on Friday. The ECB reported the following data on the euro zone balance of payments. Figures are in billions of euros and are non-seasonally adjusted unless specified otherwise. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:24:18 GMT)
The Investment Climate: Bonds and diversification
When it comes to earning money through investment, there are really only three broad categories: those based on ownership of an asset such as stocks or real estate; those based on lending money to an institution such as corporate or government bonds; and interest payments from a bank. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:53:59 GMT)
Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top investment banks companies are up at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs rose $2.71 or 1.7 percent, to $159.13. Lehman Brothers rose $1.65 or 12.0 percent, to $15.37. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:46:26 GMT)
Investment in SEZs to reach Rs 2 trillion by end-2009: Pillai
Investment in Special Economic Zones is expected to reach the Rs 2 trillion mark by next year end. Stocks 52 Week: High , Low | Gainers & Losers: BSE , NSE | Only: Buyers , Sellers (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:49:29 GMT)
Mexico direct foreign investment drops 20 percent
Direct foreign investment in Mexico has fallen and officials blame it partly on the U.S. economic downturn. Mexico's Economy Department says direct foreign investment fell to $10.5 billion in the first six months of this year. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:30:57 GMT)
Mexico direct foreign investment drops 20 per cent
MEXICO CITY - Direct foreign investment in Mexico has fallen and officials blame it partly on the U.S. economic downturn. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:41:00 GMT)
Iowa man accused of fraudulent investment program
A Cedar Rapids attorney accused of scheming to promote a fraudulent high-yield investment program in California has been indicted on federal fraud and conspiracy charges. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:58:57 GMT)
Lehman Rises After Korea Bank Comment on Investment (Update2)
Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. , the fourth-largest U.S. securities firm, rose the most in two weeks in New York trading after Korea Development Bank said it's ``considering'' an investment in the company. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:21:40 GMT)
Dollar Rises Versus Euro, Yen on Lehman Investment Possibility
Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar rose against the euro and the yen as a South Korean bank said it's ``considering'' an investment in Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., indicating U.S. financial firms may weather credit market turmoil. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:46:27 GMT)
Dollar Rises Versus Euro, Yen on Lehman Investment Possibility
Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar rose against the euro and the yen as a South Korean bank said it's ``considering'' an investment in Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., indicating U.S. financial firms may weather credit market turmoil. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:50:53 GMT)
KDB, Weighing Lehman Investment, Sees `Opportunity' (Update1)
Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Korea Development Bank , which said it's considering a possible investment in Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., views the global credit market turmoil that's ravaging banks as a chance to expand abroad. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:20:27 GMT)
Noble Trust investment firm scrutinized
The state Banking Department is still looking into the failure of Noble Trust, a Manchester-based investment firm seized in February for allegedly hiding $15 million in losses, as officials tally claims for damages. ... - By DAVID BROOKS Telegraph Staff (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:26:52 GMT)
Son La seeks investment for 56 projects
VietNamNet Bridge – The northern mountainous province of Son La has listed 56 projects to call for investment from both domestic and foreign investors until 2020. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:34:33 GMT)
MMCDC likes Crookston arena project, but tax credits might not be available, investment analyst says
An investment analyst with the Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation (MMCDC) who's familiar with Crookston's arena project and the city's request for tax credits told the Times Tuesday that MMCDC likes the project and finds it "very attractive." But, Julia Nelmark said, the tax credits might not be available to boost the arena budget. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:55:47 GMT)
Eritrea: Substantial Investment Being Made to Expand Efficient Administration of Justice, Says Minister
The Minister of Justice, Ms. Fawzia Hashim, said that in line with efforts to promote equitable social service across the nation, substantial investment is being made to expand efficient and fair administration of justice. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:50:07 GMT)
Singapore on track to meet Bogor goals of free and open trade and investment by 2010
SINGAPORE: Experts say Singapore is on track to meet APEC’s goals of free and open trade and investment by 2010. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:49:49 GMT)
Singapore on track to meet Bogor goals of free and open trade and investment by 2010
SINGAPORE: Experts say Singapore is on track to meet APEC’s goals of free and open trade and investment by 2010. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:49:49 GMT)
Da Nang listed on JETRO’s investment cost survey
VietNamNet Bridge – Central Da Nang City has been listed on the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO)’s survey of Investment-Related Cost Comparison in Major Cities and Regions in Asia, reported the city’s Rep. office in Tokyo. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:50:50 GMT)
Singapore on track to meet Bogor goals of free and open trade and investment by 2010
SINGAPORE: Experts say Singapore is on track to meet APEC's goals of free and open trade and investment by 2010. According to the Study Report of the 2007 Individual Action Plan Peer Review of Singapore, Singapore has made rapid progress towards Bogor goals in all categories. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:54:45 GMT)
MMCDC likes Crookston arena project, but tax credits might not be available, investment analyst says
An investment analyst with the Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation (MMCDC) who's familiar with Crookston's arena project and the city's request for tax credits told the Times Tuesday that MMCDC likes the project and finds it "very attractive." But, Julia Nelmark said, the tax credits might not be available to boost the arena budget. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:10:48 GMT)
The Investment Climate: Bonds and diversification
When it comes to earning money through investment, there are really only three broad categories: those based on ownership of an asset such as stocks or real estate; those based on lending money to an institution such as corporate or government bonds; and interest payments from a bank. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:28:39 GMT)
State sets up investment unit with Prasoon Mukherjee as head
Anindita Chowdhury KOLKATA, Aug. 23: With L 'affaire Nano still playing out amidst a controversy over the Marxist state government's penchant for deals with select businessmen and allegations of crony capitalism, the state government has set up an "investment promotion centre" to attract foreign direct investment with none other than Mr Prasoon Mukherjee (photograph right), one of the partners ... (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:02:56 GMT)
S Korean Cos To Increase Capital Investment By 20.9% '08 -KDB
SEOUL -(Dow Jones)- Capital investment by South Korea's major companies will likely increase 20.9% in 2008 compared with a year earlier to KRW83.3 trillion ( $78.4 billion), led by that of manufacturers, Korea Development Bank said Sunday. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:16:54 GMT)
S Korean Cos To Increase Capital Investment By 20.9% '08 -KDB
SEOUL -(Dow Jones)- Capital investment by South Korea's major companies will likely increase 20.9% in 2008 compared with a year earlier to KRW83.3 trillion ( $78.4 billion), led by that of manufacturers, Korea Development Bank said Sunday. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:16:54 GMT)
Thai Bourse To Seed Investment Funds Worth $243 Million To Prop Market
BANGKOK -(Dow Jones)- The Stock Exchange of Thailand said it will provide the seed capital for 12 investment funds worth a combined THB8.25 billion ($243 million) in a move aimed at limiting the market's current weakness. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:46:34 GMT)
Is guaranteed growth investment wise?
Dear Mr. Berko: My friend says Fidelity Investments had an advertisement in the newspapers talking about a guaranteed-income investment that would be good for the remainder of my life. My friend says that the income will always be the same and will never go down. He said he moved $27,000 from his independent retirement account to this Fidelity Growth and Income investment that guarantees 6 ... (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:24:01 GMT)
MMCDC likes Crookston arena project, but tax credits might not be available, investment analyst says
An investment analyst with the Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation (MMCDC) who's familiar with Crookston's arena project and the city's request for tax credits told the Times Tuesday that MMCDC likes the project and finds it "very attractive." But, Julia Nelmark said, the tax credits might not be available to boost the arena budget. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:40:50 GMT)
Jupiter attorney seeks financial help for bioteach startups with Angel Investment Forum
Jupiter resident Nicholas Robbins, a corporate attorney for Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A. in West Palm Beach, is the new chairman of the board of directors of Angel Investment Forum of Florida, now based in Jupiter. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:49:12 GMT)
No investment advice from Turner
ASPEN - Media mogul and philanthropist Ted Turner argued Saturday night that the "next big fortune" will be made in renewable energy. But, he declined to give investment advice. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:12:32 GMT)
ING Investment Management appoints d'pr as ME communications partner
ING Investment Management Middle East (ING IM), a division of one of the of the world's leading financial institutions ING Group, has appointed d'pr as its Middle East communications partner. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:29:18 GMT)
Singapore on track to meet Bogor goals of free and open trade and investment by 2010
SINGAPORE: Experts say Singapore is on track to meet APEC’s goals of free and open trade and investment by 2010. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:04:09 GMT)
Investment in Bangladesh textiles drops 26 pct
DHAKA, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Investment in Bangladesh's textiles and ready-made garments -- which contribute more than 75 percent of total export earnings -- dropped by 26 percent in the year to June 2008, a senior official of the Board of Investment said on Sunday. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:42:53 GMT)
Investment Corporation of Dubai raises $5.6bn with conventional and Islamic finance deals
Allen & Overy said that it has advised 13 mandated lead arrangers (MLAs) to raise $5.6bn for Investment Corporation of Dubai ('ICD' - the investment arm of the Government of Dubai). (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:44:54 GMT)
Investment Corporation of Dubai raises USD 5.6 billion with conventional and Islamic finance deals
24 August 2008 DUBAI - Allen & Overy said that it has advised 13 mandated lead arrangers (MLAs) to raise USD5.6 billion for Investment Corporation of Dubai Investment Corporation of Dubai (' ICD ICD ' - the investment arm of the Government of Dubai). (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:37:34 GMT)
Chinese Prez assures more assistance, investment
Chinese President Hu Jintao has assured Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal of more development assistance and investment in Nepal. According to new reports, Hu said this during a meeting with PM Dahal in Beijing Sunday. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:52:21 GMT)
The Investment Climate: Bonds and diversification
When it comes to earning money through investment, there are really only three broad categories: those based on ownership of an asset such as stocks or real estate; those based on lending money to an institution such as corporate or government bonds; and interest payments from a bank. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:37:42 GMT)
Foreigners find perks in investment
VietNamNet Bridge - Although this year’s rate of investment attraction to Viet Nam is lower than last year’s, the country is still the fifth most attractive destination for manufacturing among emerging markets, according to the second annual PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Emerging Market 20 Index. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:51:00 GMT)
Phu Quoc lures $1.72 billion in investment
VietNamNet Bridge - The southern province of Kien Giang has licensed 21 investment projects with a total capital of more than VND27.35 trillion (US$1.72 billion) on Phu Quoc Island so far, according to the chairman of the People’s Committee of Phu Quoc, Pham Vu Hong. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:50:50 GMT)
MINING FINANCE AND INVESTMENT
China's largest overseas investment bid to increase Chinalco's stake in Rio Tinto has been approved by the Australian government. However, it is not yet known if Chinalco is still interested in buying more shares. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:43:27 GMT)
With chief retiring, state investment board seeks No. 2
The Minnesota State Board of Investment has begun a search for a No. 2 executive, in preparation for the upcoming retirement of longtime executive director Howard Bicker. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:52:23 GMT)
The Investment Climate: Bonds and diversification
When it comes to earning money through investment, there are really only three broad categories: those based on ownership of an asset such as stocks or real estate; those based on lending money to an institution such as corporate or government bonds; and interest payments from a bank. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:22:43 GMT)
MMCDC likes Crookston arena project, but tax credits might not be available, investment analyst says
An investment analyst with the Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation (MMCDC) who's familiar with Crookston's arena project and the city's request for tax credits told the Times Tuesday that MMCDC likes the project and finds it "very attractive." But, Julia Nelmark said, the tax credits might not be available to boost the arena budget. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:41:07 GMT)
ING Investment partners with d'pr
ING Investment Management has appointed d'pr as its Middle East communications partner. ING Investment Management Middle East is a division of ING Group. ING IM is the latest in d'pr's international finance portfolio, which include Visa Inc. and Emirates NBD. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:29:18 GMT)
Geography can play a role in building investment portfolios
Residents of Hawaii face unique risks that require investment strategies different from those of our friends on the Mainland. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:41:28 GMT)
Ties to brewery help bring clients to Hill Investment
While money management firms scramble to sign up potentially newly wealthy Anheuser-Busch employees as clients, that has been a niche Hill Investment Group in Clayton has filled for the last three years. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:41:58 GMT)
HPV vaccine by age 21 is a sound investment
A new economic analysis shows that the HPV vaccine, which protects against the viruses that cause most cervical cancers and genital warts, could be a good financial investment in public health if given to those who have the most to gain: preadolescent girls and women up to age 21. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:51:51 GMT)
UAE investment in theme parks to surpass $62 billion by 2012
The UAE is all set to dazzle the world with over 30 multi-faceted entertainment resorts and theme parks being built until 2012 with a projected investment of AED 228 billion ($62 billion) according to CMPi UAE organizers of Middle East Attractions, Amusements, Parks, Leisure and Entertainment International Trade Exhibition (MEAAPLE). (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:45:26 GMT)
Shanghai Soon To Unveil Policies To Lure Investment -Official
SHANGHAI -(Dow Jones)- Shanghai will unveil several major policy changes aimed at boosting investment and attracting foreign talent as soon as Sept. 3, as part of its efforts to become a global financial hub, a city official said Monday. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:46:55 GMT)
China amends law to broaden investment channel of insurance funds
China is to broaden the investment channel of insurance funds, allowing them to invest in real estate industry, if a draft revision to the Insurance Law is adopted by the national legislature. Investment channel of insurance funds would be widened to marketable securities such as bonds, stocks, funds and real estate industry, according to the draft submitted to the Standing Committee of the ... (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:17:56 GMT)
Houlihan Lokey Ranked as #1 - Best Employer to Work for in Investment Banking
Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, announced today that it has been awarded the ranking as No. 1 Best Investment Banking Employer to Work For by Vault, an independent employment information Web site. Houlihan Lokey received a number of top rankings in Vault's annual survey of investment banking employers, including: (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:22:55 GMT)
Sector Snap: Investment bank shares fall
Shares of major U.S. investment banks fell Monday morning amid an overall retreat in financial stocks. Shares of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. dropped $1.07, or 7.4 percent, to $13.34 as speculation mounted that the company could be bought by South Korea's Korean Development Bank. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:48:59 GMT)
Citadel Investment Seeks $1 Billion for Global Macro Hedge Fund
Aug. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Citadel Investment Group LLC, the Chicago-based asset-management firm founded by Kenneth Griffin , is seeking about $1 billion for a new global macro hedge fund, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:19:22 GMT)
'India emerging most favoured investment destination'
US Consul General Aileen Crowe Nandi on Monday paid glowing tributes to Indian economy, saying the nation was emerging as the most favoured destination for overseas investment. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:48:11 GMT)
Be wary of emotional influence on investment decisions
When it comes to deciding which investment to purchase, our emotions tend to be a factor in determining what we add to our portfolio. That's unfortunate because our decision should be based on what investment we need the most according to our situation. Slick financial salespeople often use tactics to make us believe what they offer is the best solution. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:26:28 GMT)
JPMorgan Says Fannie, Freddie Investment Declined (Update2)
Aug. 25 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co. , the second- biggest U.S. bank, said the value of a $1.2 billion investment in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae shares has declined by half so far this quarter. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:32:06 GMT)
China's fixed-asset investment up 27.3%
China's urban fixed-asset investment rose 27.3 per cent year-on-year in the first seven months, compared with the first half's 26.8 per cent, promising to bolster the economy even as exports weaken. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:48:10 GMT)
Blue Source Forms Strategic Partnership With Affiliate Investment Funds Of Och-Ziff Capital Management Group
Blue Source LLC, North America's leading portfolio of greenhouse gas verified emission reductions and carbon capture and storage projects, recently announced a strategic investment partnership with affiliate investment funds of Och-Ziff Capital Management Group LLC to fund the development of carbon infrastructure projects (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:15:12 GMT)
Egyptian governor invites Chinese investment
Egypt's North Sinai Governor Mohamed Shousha said here Monday that he welcomes investments from China, particularly in the domains of high technology, tourism, mining and water resources. In an interview with Xinhua, Shousha said there is a great potential for Egypt and China to boost investment in various fields in the northeastern Egyptian governorate. He said North Sinai governorate is ... (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:17:48 GMT)
KKR in talks to buy Lehman investment division
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. has indicated a "high level of interest" in buying Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.'s investment management division, CNBC reported, citing unidentified people close to the negotiations. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:02:11 GMT)
South Africa: Investment Surge Buoys Economy
INVESTMENT spending surged in the first half of this year despite power constraints, and looked set to buoy economic growth over the next couple of years, offsetting a slump in consumer demand, an independent survey showed yesterday. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:20:36 GMT)
South Africa: Investment Fills Gap Left By Consumers
INVESTMENT spending surged in the first half of this year despite power constraints, and looks set to buoy economic growth in the next couple of years, offsetting a slump in consumer demand, an independent survey showed yesterday, writes Mariam Isa. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:00:33 GMT)
Japan to dispatch 3 missions to promote investment, trade with Africa
Japan will send three missions to Africa to promote investment and trade with African nations, Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura said Tuesday. Of the three delegations, the first is scheduled to leave Saturday for Botswana, Mozambique, Madagascar and South Africa while the second will depart on Sept. 9 for Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and Tanzania. The third mission is set off on Sept. 13 for Nigeria, ... (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:19:37 GMT)
Vietnam reports strong increases in FDI and investment scale
VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam attracted 47.15 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the year’s first eight months, a 4.7 fold increase over the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:51:04 GMT)
ASEAN CAN EMBARK ON ROADSHOW TO WOO INVESTMENT, SAYS MUHYIDDIN
SINGAPORE, Aug 26 (Bernama) â€- Asean can embark on a roadshow as a region to woo investments and enhance its potential as an investment hub, says International Trade and Industry Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:45:33 GMT)
Commercial real estate investment slides
Investor uncertainty, scarcity of debt financing and fewer properties for sale pushed Canadian commercial real estate investment sharply lower in the first half of the year, a report released Tuesday by CB Richard Ellis showed. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:18:14 GMT)
Commercial real estate investment slides
Investment falls 24 per cent in first half of 2008 amid tight credit, uncertain market conditions, report shows (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:28:14 GMT)
India industry body sees future investment flagging
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Future investment plans of Indian firms could be delayed as high interest rates, flagging consumer demand and rising raw material costs weigh on profitability, the chief of industry body CII said on Tuesday. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:56:06 GMT)
Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top investment banks companies are up at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs rose $.93 or .6 percent, to $156.64. Lehman Brothers rose $.18 or 1.3 percent, to $13.63. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:46:20 GMT)
DJ DGAP-Adhoc: Eurocastle Investment Limited Announces Tender Offer
Eurocastle Investment Limited / Tender Offer 26.08.2008 Release of an Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:37:59 GMT)
Zacks Investment Management Achieves 4 Star Top Guns Rating Based on Investment Performance for the Zacks All Cap Rank ...
The Zacks All Cap Rank Strategy, a portfolio managed for private clients of Zacks Investment Management, once again made the IIS PSN Top Guns List for the 2nd quarter of 2008. This accolade is only awarded to the top ten performers of each peer group. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:08:05 GMT)
China Life Insurance to explore investment overseas
BEIJING: China's leading life insurance company says it is exploring investment opportunities overseas as it warns of tough times ahead. China Life Insurance says it expects the domestic-A share market to decline further in the second half of the year. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:54:59 GMT)
Qik attracts Andreessen-Horowitz investment
Qik announces Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz make a significant investment in the mobile live-video services company. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:38:32 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs rose $.20 or .1 percent, to $155.91. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:47:28 GMT)
Australian Business Investment Probably Rose 2%, Survey Shows
Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Australian business investment probably rose as miners including Rio Tinto Group expanded to meet Chinese demand for iron ore, offsetting a slide in spending by companies that rely on domestic spending. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:20:40 GMT)
Investment-Grade Spread Marginally Widens To 272 bps
Standard & Poor's U.S. investment-grade composite credit spread widened marginally back to 272 bps, from 271 bps on Friday. By comparison, this is more than 80% wider than the five-year moving average (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:59:32 GMT)
How Can I Develop a Good Strategy for Technology Investment?
The best strategy is one that matches investment with long-term goals. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:05:19 GMT)
French Budget Minister: New Investment Tax Is A Serious Idea
PARIS -(Dow Jones)- The idea of imposing a new 1% tax on securities investment income is a "serious" one among others that are being explored to fund new income support measures for low-income families, French Budget Minister Eric Woerth said Wednesday. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:18:25 GMT)
France eyes investment tax for jobs measure
PARIS - French President Nicolas Sarkozy plans to impose a 1 percent tax on investment revenue to pay for a planned measure to help poor jobseekers back into employment, financial daily Les Echos reported on Wednesday. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:35:02 GMT)
Penang loses multi-billion ringgit investment
GEORGE TOWN: Penang has lost a multi-billion ringgit investment by a South Korean company which had planned to open a plant in Batu Kawan but has now opted to go to a neighbouring country. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:06:24 GMT)
Santarus to Present at Two September Investment Conferences
Santarus, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNTS), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that Gerald T. Proehl, president and chief executive officer, will make presentations at the following investment community conferences during the month of September: (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:22:05 GMT)
Affin Investment Bank arranges RM472m loan facility
KUALA LUMPUR: Affin Investment Bank Berhad has arranged a syndicated term loan facility of up to RM472mil for Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) unit’s property development and investment activities. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:24:37 GMT)
Warner Makes Pitch for Tech Investment at DNC
Broadband policy made its way to the floor of the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night when former Virginia governor Mark Warner made a plea for increased investment in science and technology. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:56:58 GMT)
Selling a restaurant investment
Typically, the sale of a partnership investment results in capital gain or loss, says CPA George Saenz. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT)
Spanish Investment Declines as Contraction Looms (Update1)
Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Investment in Spain slumped and household spending slowed in the second quarter as record oil prices and the demise of the housing market edged the economy toward a contraction. Public spending accelerated. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:25 GMT)
Banks act on Saudi's foreign investment shift
Major investment banks say they have begun trading under new rules by Saudi Arabia that allow foreigners their first-ever access to individual stocks listed on the kingdom's exchange, the largest in the Middle East. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:09:29 GMT)
Tullow Will Boost Investment 30% on Ghana Project, Exploration
Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Tullow Oil Plc , the U.K. explorer with the most licenses in Africa, plans to increase investment 30 percent next year because of the Jubilee field development in Ghana and exploration campaigns worldwide. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:04:22 GMT)
Sudan's President Says Any International Court Moves Could Affect Investment
JUBA, Sudan (AFP)--Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir warned Wednesday that possible legal proceedings against him by the International Criminal Court will damage foreign investment in the oil-rich country. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:46:49 GMT)
Beshir warns any war crimes warrant may hit investment
Sudanese President Omar al-Beshir warned on Wednesday that possible legal proceedings against him by the International Criminal Court would damage foreign investment in the oil-rich country. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:22:10 GMT)
Seattle Investment Firm Blazes New Trails in India Healthcare Market
Columbia Pacific, a Seattle-based investment and money manager, announces the close of a $135M second round of financing for its Asian hospital entity, Columbia Asia. This brings the total equity raised for Columbia Asia to $325M. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:37:55 GMT)
Tissue-manufacturing giant announces new $120 million investment
A local tissue-manufacturing giant is set to embark on the last phase of a $155 million investment with the purchase of a high-tech paper machine. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:53:22 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs fell $.43 or .3 percent, to $155.48. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:47:50 GMT)
Target-date Mutual Funds Are Big Draw For New Investment Dollars
Target-date Mutual Funds Are Big Draw For New Investment Dollars (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:23:51 GMT)
Australian Company Investment Rose More Than Forecast (Update1)
Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Australian business investment rose more than economists forecast in the second quarter as mining companies spent extra on machinery and equipment to meet demand from China. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:58:54 GMT)
Australian Company Investment Rose More Than Forecast (Update2)
Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Australian business investment rose more than twice as much as economists forecast in the second quarter as mining companies spent extra on machinery and equipment to meet demand from China. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:43:39 GMT)
Business investment, exports lead upswing
U.S. factories saw a surprisingly hefty increase in their orders for big-ticket products in July, reflecting continued strength in export sales and a boost to business investment from the government's tax stimulus package. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:13:04 GMT)
Siemens seeks investment from sovereign wealth funds: CFO
German conglomerate Siemens wants to attract investment from sovereign wealth funds to enlarge its long-term investor base and improve access to fast-growing markets, its chief financial officer said in comments published Thursday. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:45:13 GMT)
ASEAN, China aim to finalise investment pact by Dec
SINGAPORE - Southeast Asian nations and China aim to finalise an investment agreement by December, completing a free trade deal that already covers goods and services, the two sides said Thursday. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:54:56 GMT)
French 2008 Industrial Investment Growth Seen At 6%, Survey Says
(RTTNews) - Thursday, according to the quarterly industrial investment survey of the French statistical office INSEE, business mangers downwardly revised the investment growth forecast for 2008 to 6% in manufacturing and in the industry as a whole. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:58:09 GMT)
UPDATE: French Business Criticizes New Investment Tax
(Adds Sarkozy comment.) PARIS -(Dow Jones)- The French business community Thursday criticized plans by President Nicolas Sarkozy's government to introduce a new tax on investment income to fund a jobseeker scheme. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:46:55 GMT)
Caucasus conflict deals blow to Russian investment
President Dmitry Medvedev's investment case for Russia has been dealt another blow as the Kremlin's recognition of rebel regions in Georgia provokes a stand-off with the West, adding pressure to stocks. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:50:00 GMT)
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. to Participate in Hodges Capital Management Investment Forum
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) today announced that management will participate in the 2008 Hodges Capital Management Investment Forum on September 4, 2008, at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:00:52 GMT)
Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top investment banks companies are up at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs rose $2.16 or 1.4 percent, to $157.64. Lehman Brothers rose $.28 or 1.9 percent, to $15.06. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:09:52 GMT)
ChipMOS cuts investment in China
ChipMOS Technologies Ltd. said that its IC-packaging and test subsidiary in Shanghai, China--Modern Mind Technology Ltd.--has formally cut its capital investment in that operation. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:22:10 GMT)
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Launches Morgan Stanley Frontier Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.
Morgan Stanley Investment Management announced today that the Morgan Stanley Frontier Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") has issued 7,100,000 shares of common stock at a price of $20 per share resulting in gross proceeds to the Fund of approximately $142,000,000 (before deduction of the sales load and offering expenses and exclusive of the underwriters' over-allotment option). Assuming ... (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:00:56 GMT)
SKorea's Woori Investment seeks European bank: spokesman
A branch of Woori bank in Seoul's financial district is seen in this file photo. South Korean brokerage Woori Investment and Securities said Friday it was considering spending up to two billion dollars buying a European investment bank and was looking at about 20 possibilities. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:52:15 GMT)
PUBLIC BANK LAUNCHES NEW PB CARB INVESTMENT
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd has launched a new investment product called PB Commodities and Resources Basket (PB CARB) Investment which enables investors to invest in the currencies of countries that are rich in natural resources and net exporters of those natural resources. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:28:34 GMT)
SKorea's Woori Investment seeks European bank
SEOUL: South Korean brokerage Woori Investment and Securities said Friday it was considering spending up to US$2 billion buying a European investment bank and was looking at about 20 possibilities. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:36:42 GMT)
MSL Announces $200 Mln. Investment In India's Realty Sector
(RTTNews) - Friday, the media reported that Singapore-based private equity firm, Millennium Spire Ltd-MSL announced investment of $200 million in India's realty sector in next one year. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:47:11 GMT)
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