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Manufacturers cut staffing and investment as orders hit a three-year low
New orders for the UK's industrial output have slumped to a three-year low as a "winter of economic discontent" looms, and manufacturers are pulling back on staffing and investment in the face of increasingly gloomy predictions. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:11:47 GMT)
Phoenix investment operation staying downtown
Hartford-based Phoenix Companies Inc. has spun off its Phoenix Investment Partners as an autonomous business, but the spin-off didn’t go beyond the city limits. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:35:41 GMT)
Real-estate investment clubs, advisors profiting
During the 33 years he has invested in real estate, Miami-born David Dinkel has individually rehabbed and resold about 680 houses in South Florida. The officer of one of the region's largest real-estate investment clubs says he hasn't seen the market this ripe with opportunity in at least 15 years. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:41:16 GMT)
Fortune Oil: Secures GBP39 Million Investment In Gas Business
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Fortune Oil said Monday a conditional Subscription Agreement has been signed for an investment in Fortune Gas Investments Holdings, a newly created holding company for Fortune Oil's gas business, for $72 million (GBP39 million). (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:03:11 GMT)
Basic Investment Objectives
The options for investing our savings are continually increasing, yet every single investment vehicle can be easily categorized according to three fundamental characteristics - safety, income and growth - which also correspond to types of investor objectives. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:05:26 GMT)
European investment banks' dividends at risk
European investment banks are unlikely to return to double-digit revenue growth “anytime soon” and their dividends are at risk due to tightening regulatory capital constraints, an analyst at ING said. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:06:06 GMT)
Bahrain's Mumtalakat eyes investment abroad
Bahrain's Mumtalakat eyes investment abroad (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:13:35 GMT)
China Investment Corp to start investing in Japan stocks
Sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corp (CIC) will begin to invest in the Japanese stock market, the Mainichi Shimbun reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:23:31 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, 01 Sep 2008 08:26:02 GMT)
Runcom gets $10 mn venture capital investment
RISHON LEZION, ISRAEL: Runcom Technologies Ltd., a provider in OFDMA based silicon solutions for WiBro and Mobile WiMAX applications, today announced that it has secured a $10 million Series C investment by TLcom Capital LLP, a London based venture capital firm. The statement reporte... (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:48:46 GMT)
SKorea, Uruguay discuss bilateral investment
The leaders of South Korea and Uruguay discussed bilateral investment Monday during the first-ever visit to the Asian country by an Uruguayan president. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:03:00 GMT)
GAM hires Mark Hawtin as investment director
GAM has appointed Mark Hawtin as investment director to its London office. ... (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:44:23 GMT)
S Korea plans to stimulate investment by cutting taxes
The South Korean government announced on Monday its plan to conduct a wide range of tax reforms in an attempt to boost the country's slowing economy by promoting more private consumption and corporate investment. According to the Ministry of Finance and Strategy, the envisioned plan will save people an estimate of 14.2 trillion won (13.1 billion U.S. dollars) in tax payments by the end of 2009, ... (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:15:04 GMT)
South Korea, Uruguay discuss bilateral investment
SEOUL (AP) - The leaders of South Korea and Uruguay discussed bilateral investment today during the first-ever visit to the Asian country by an Uruguayan president. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:13:02 GMT)
Zambia mines body urges stable investment policy
LUSAKA, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The Zambian government must KEEP a stable investment environment in order to sustain copper production after the recent death of President Levy Mwanawasa, the head of the Chamber of Zambian Mines (CZM) said on Monday. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:24:34 GMT)
Runcom gets $10 mn venture capital investment
RISHON LEZION, ISRAEL: Runcom Technologies Ltd., a provider in OFDMA based silicon solutions for WiBro and Mobile WiMAX applications, today announced that it has secured a $10 million Series C investment by TLcom Capital LLP, a London based venture capital firm. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:01:13 GMT)
Cape Lambert Iron announces investment plan worth US$45 Mln Marampa Iron Ore Project in Sierra Leone - Update
(RTTNews) - Monday, Cape Lambert Iron (CLIO.L), iron ore company based in Australia announced its plans for 30% investment worth US$45 Million in Marampa Iron Ore Ltd, an owner of the exploration stage Marampa iron ore project in Sierra Leone. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:17:21 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-01 16:45 INTERVIEW-Serb oil monopoly NIS needs 2 bln eur investment
BLED, Slovenia, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Serbia's oil monopoly NIS needs an investment of up to two billion euros in the next three years to be able to compete with big oil companies after market liberalisation, an executive said on Monday. Unless there is more investment, the company will not be able to reach the European Union standards for the fuel it refines and will lose market share, said ... (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:10:33 GMT)
Vietnam needs more adventure investment funds for hi-tech
VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Science and Technology will submit the Law on Hi-Tech to the National Assembly for approval this October. The draft Law on Hi-tech has articles on the establishment and operations of hi-tech adventure investment funds. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:32:44 GMT)
Thai listed firms raise investment in fixed assets in Q2/ 2008
Çѹ·Õè 2 ¡Ñ¹ÂÒ¹ 2551 08:29 ¹. Collectively, Thai listed companies invested more than THB 94 billion (approx. USD 2.74 billion) in total in Q2/2008, or 25.2% more than for the same quarter in 2007, in fixed assets, with the Resources Group recording the highest investment at THB 41 billion (approx. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:31:29 GMT)
SIPs: A long-term investment strategy
Investors often mistake SIPs as an investment avenue rather than a mode of investing in mutual funds (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:04:32 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. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:51:26 GMT)
Aabar Investments PJSC and the International Petroleum Investment Company announce a strategic partnership
Following our previous announcements in July and August 2008, the Board of Directors ('Board') of Aabar Investments PJSC ('Aabar' or the 'Company') and the International Petroleum Investment Company ('IPIC') announce a strategic partnership and vision to build a pre-eminent global investment company. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:24:20 GMT)
Phoenix investment operation staying downtown
Hartford-based Phoenix Companies Inc. has spun off its Phoenix Investment Partners as an autonomous business, but the spin-off didn’t go beyond the city limits. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:36:31 GMT)
Bhutan seeks investment from Bangladesh
Our Correspondent DHAKA: A Bhutanese business delegation has urged Bangladesh’s business community to invest in Bhutan to reap maximum benefit from their investment. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:10:50 GMT)
Investment move saves Randolph $50K
Part-time town employees have been enrolled in a new state retirement investment account, a move which will save the town close to $50,000 this year. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:50:52 GMT)
UAE- IPIC to buy Dh6.68b convertible bonds of Aabar Investment Company
UAE- IPIC to buy Dh6.68b convertible bonds of Aabar Investment Company (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:11:23 GMT)
German firms seek investment options
HA NOI — A delegation of more than 30 German enterprises will visit Viet Nam early this month to seek trade and investment opportunities, announced the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:53:03 GMT)
Change Capital Triples Investment on Jil Sander Fashion Label
Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Change Capital Partners LLP, the private-equity firm selling Jil Sander AG , will reap more than three times its original investment in the fashion brand, according to two people with knowledge of the transaction. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:00:30 GMT)
Korean bank eyes stake in ailing US investment firm
SEOUL, South Korea - The head of Korea Development Bank said Tuesday that the state-owned lender is in talks to acquire troubled U.S. investment bank Lehman Brothers. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:36:39 GMT)
400+ Early Stage Investment Groups Join Up Online
A majority of the world's early stage investment networks can now be reached online through a single web site that was unveiled today. For the first time, entrepreneurs are able to browse over 400 angel investment groups and early-stage venture capital funds at www.angelsoft.net, and apply for financing using a single common application. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:14:11 GMT)
Baird expands investment banking in Asia
Robert W. Baird & Co. has expanded its investment banking operations in Asia by hiring Anthony Yan-Hong Siu as managing director. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:20:06 GMT)
Investment companies complete IdleAire purchase
Six investment management companies completed their $17.5 million purchase of IdleAire Inc. and now own essentially all of the bankruptcy company’s assets, the company announced today. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:21:36 GMT)
BrightDoor Secures A1 Round of Investment Funding
CARY, N.C., BUSINESS WIRE -- BrightDoor Systems, Inc., announced today that it has received $2 million in an A1 round of investment funding led by Comprehensive Financial Management. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:25:23 GMT)
Measurisk Joins JPMorgan’s Alternative Investment Services Former Bear Stearns risk analytics affiliate Measurisk will ...
Risk analytics provider Measurisk is now part of JPMorgan's' Alternative Investment Services offering. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:46:55 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 $2.96 or 1.8 percent, to $166.93. Lehman Brothers rose $.50 or 3.1 percent, to $16.59. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:10:23 GMT)
Triangle region attracts $1 billion in new investment
The nation's economic slowdown has not stopped investment in the Research Triangle area, a regional economic development group reported this morning. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:30:22 GMT)
Cleantech Investment Leader, Piper Jaffray's Lois Quam, to Deliver Clean Energy Conference Keynote
Lois Quam, Head of Strategic Investments at Piper Jaffray, a global investment bank with a leading clean technology and renewable energy team, will deliver the keynote address at the 2008 NJ Clean Energy Conference on October 17 at the Jersey City Hyatt Regency, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) President Jeanne M. Fox announced today. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:32:53 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs rose $1.35 or .8 percent, to $165.32. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:46:23 GMT)
Baird expands into investment banking in China Firm Adds Anthony Siu, Managing Director, In Shanghai
Baird, an employee-owned international capital markets, private equity, wealth and asset management firm, announced that it has expanded its global platform to include investment banking capabilities (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:01:49 GMT)
German firms seek investment options
VietNamNet Bridge - A delegation of more than 30 German enterprises will visit Viet Nam early this month to seek trade and investment opportunities, announced the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:28:42 GMT)
Japan seeks $927m for investment
Japan has initiated talks with sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East to raise as much as 100 billion yen ($927m) to boost foreign investment, reported Bloomberg. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:25:40 GMT)
Laos decentralises investment approvals
Laos will grant provincial administrators unlimited power to approve business investments, provided they are not subject to environmental concerns, according to an investment policy maker. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:28:32 GMT)
Phoenix investment operation staying downtown
Hartford-based Phoenix Companies Inc. has spun off its Phoenix Investment Partners as an autonomous business, but the spin-off didn’t go beyond the city limits. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:22:49 GMT)
South Africa: Rising Foreign Investment a Double-Edged Sword
IN THE past five years, SA has seen an extraordinary increase in dependence on foreign capital to fund investment. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:32:45 GMT)
EPF INVESTMENT INCOME UP 26.3 PCT TO RM5.2 BLN IN Q2
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) registered RM5.2 billion in investment income in the second quarter of this year, up 26.3 percent in performance than the previous quarter. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:45:34 GMT)
SA needs R1 trillion energy investment: Erwin
It will take an investment of at least R1 trillion to prevent South Africa from becoming an energy-scarce country, Public Enterprises Minister Alec Erwin said. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:54:26 GMT)
Jordan: SSC's Investment Unit extends JD100m loan to Housing and Urban Development Corp.
03 September 2008 AMMAN (Petra) - The Investment Unit of the Social Security Corporation (SSC) approved on Tuesday a JD100 million loan to the Housing and Urban Development Corporation, the unit's President Mifleh Aqel said yesterday. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:14:06 GMT)
European Investment, Consumer Spending Drop as Economy Shrinks
Sept. 3 (Bloomberg) -- European consumer spending , company investment and exports declined in the second quarter, dragging the economy into a 0.2 percent contraction and pushing it to the brink of a recession. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:29:41 GMT)
European Investment, Spending Drop as Economy Shrinks (Update2)
Sept. 3 (Bloomberg) -- European company investment, consumer spending and exports declined in the second quarter, dragging the economy into a 0.2 percent contraction and pushing it to the brink of a recession. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:39:29 GMT)
Investment of £200m into Swindon
The regeneration of Swindon town centre takes a step forward with more than £200m of investment. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:14:39 GMT)
Wachovia Hires McManus as Chief Investment Officer (Update2)
Sept. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Wachovia Corp. , the fourth-largest U.S. bank, hired Tom McManus as chief investment officer and director of advisory services at the lender's securities unit. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:27:08 GMT)
Wachovia Securities names new investment chief
Wachovia Securities LLC said Wednesday that Tom McManus has joined the retail brokerage firm as its new chief investment officer and director of advisory services. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:30:47 GMT)
Wachovia hires investment leader from Banc of America Securities
Wachovia Securities LLC has named Tom McManus, formerly managing director and chief investment strategist at Banc of America Securities, its new chief investment officer. (WB) (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:04:10 GMT)
Investment funds push German exchange for value
Two investment funds that together own around a fifth of Deutsche Boerse AG say they plan to join forces to seek more value from the German stock exchange operator. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:19:18 GMT)
Sovereign wealth funds ready to agree voluntary investment principles
Global sovereign wealth funds have reached a preliminary agreement on a set of voluntary principles to guide their investment practices and to calm fears about their motives. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:35:38 GMT)
Wachovia Securities names chief investment officer
Wachovia Securities has chosen a former Banc of America Securities executive as its new chief investment officer and director of advisory services. (WB) (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:37:20 GMT)
Investment fund in search of top-end stones
David Linsley wants Nelson Mandela to make money for him. His purchase of a 24-carat black stone named after the former South African president and Nobel laureate was the first for a specialised diamond fund his investment company will start next year. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:41:01 GMT)
Argentina hopes debt payment ups investment
Government officials on Wednesday praised President Cristina Fernandez's decision to cancel US$6.7 billion dollars in debt, while some economists expressed doubt that the move will encourage international investment. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:17:42 GMT)
Commodities bubble burns big investment funds
NEW YORK -- The deflating commodities bubble is claiming its first casualties as large investment funds absorb staggering losses from bad bets that prices for oil, precious metals and grains would keep going up. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:20:57 GMT)
A China Equity Investment Report for 2008 is Now Available: Making an In-Depth Analysis of the Current Situation With ...
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/09346f/china_equity_inves) has announced the addition of the "China Equity Investment Report, 2008" report to their offering. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:00:00 GMT)
GLOBAL BRAND FORUM TO ENHANCE MALAYSIA'S ATTRACTION AS INVESTMENT AND BUSINESS DESTINATION
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The Global Brand Forum to be held here from Dec 4-5, will further enhance Malaysia's attraction as the destination for investment and business. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:15:41 GMT)
Everest Babcock & Brown Alternative Investment Trust Announces On-Market Final Share Buy-Back of 5.824m Shares for ...
Everest Babcock & Brown Alternative Investment Trust announced on-market final share buy-back of 5.824m shares for total consideration of $17.1m. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:45:00 GMT)
Commodities bubble burns big investment funds
The deflating commodities bubble is claiming its first casualties as large investment funds absorb staggering losses from bad bets that prices for oil, precious metals and grains would keep going up. Hedge fund operator Ospraie Management LLC notified... (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:42:16 GMT)
HwangDBS Investment launches Steady Income Fund
KUALA LUMPUR: HwangDBS Investment Management Bhd had on Thursday launched Steady Income Fund (STDIF) targeted at corporate and institutional investors. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:50:14 GMT)
MINING FINANCE AND INVESTMENT
Iran says foreign investment in mining has soared. Iran's Deputy Ministry of Industries and Mines for International and Economic Affairs said foreign investment in industries and the country's mining sector has increased 900% from 2005 to 2007. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:52:40 GMT)
Osama Muein General Manager for Global Investment House - Bahrain
Global Investment House (Global) announced today the appointment of Mr. Osama Muein as the General Manager of Global-Bahrain. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:39:20 GMT)
'Bad investment' pays off for Czaplicki
Nick Czaplicki is part of a bad investment, and while he certainly is not making money, the venture is reaping successful dividends in the form of race wins, championship points and one heck of a good time. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:50:36 GMT)
China considering tax revamp to spur investment
China is planning new tax rules that could save companies up to 150 billion yuan ($21.9 billion) a year and encourage greater investment in sectors pinched by slowing global growth, according to a media report Thursday. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:55:20 GMT)
India okays foreign investment plans of $41.6 mln
NEW DELHI, Sept 4 (Reuters) - India approved 17 foreign investment proposals worth 18.44 billion rupees ($41.6 million), including that in telecoms tower firm Quipo Telecom Infrastructure Ltd, the finance ministry said on Thursday. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:40:43 GMT)
Finance minister clears 17 foreign investment proposals
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Thursday approved 17 foreign investment proposals worth Rs.18.44 billion, which were earlier cleared by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) Aug 26. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:06:00 GMT)
U.S. energy leader: Investment needed
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- The director of the U.S. Energy Association says investment in infrastructure is needed. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:37:09 GMT)
Spain Oil and Gas Markets Investment Opportunities Analysis and Forecasts to 2020 Report Profiles Operator and Equity ...
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1c2fa6/spain_oil_and_gas) has announced the addition of the "Spain Oil and Gas Markets Investment Opportunities Analysis and Forecasts to 2020" country profile to their offering. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:46:57 GMT)
Eurosif Study Finds Increasing Investment in Sustainability by Wealthy Individuals
By Robert Kropp. First-ever study addresses sustainable investment by high net worth individuals. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:19:30 GMT)
Lick Group builds on growth with £200,000 investment
Yorkshire-based Lick Group has boosted its digital and post-press kit as part of a £200,000 investment. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:37:57 GMT)
Platinum Investment buys 10m Gamuda shares
KUALA LUMPUR Australia’s Platinum Investment Management Ltd continued to accumulate shares in Gamuda Bhd with the recent acquisition of 10 million shares on Aug 26. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:35:10 GMT)
Investment fund in search of top-end stones
David Linsley wants Nelson Mandela to make money for him. His purchase of a 24-carat black stone named after the former South African president and Nobel laureate was the first for a specialised diamond fund his investment company will start next year. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:26:07 GMT)
Family Finances: Nailing down specifics of an investment
Whenever you invest, it is critical that you understand the terms of your investment and analyze the risks it may pose. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:26:06 GMT)
Investment scheme sparks clashes in Chinese city
Source: Reuters BEIJING, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Discontent over a banned investment scheme erupted into two days of clashes between residents and security forces in a small city in southern China, according to reports on ... (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:50:18 GMT)
Phoenix investment operation staying downtown
Hartford-based Phoenix Companies Inc. has spun off its Phoenix Investment Partners as an autonomous business, but the spin-off didn’t go beyond the city limits. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:22:14 GMT)
Tampa Bay Investor Group to Make Significant Investment in Gunn Allen
A local investment group led by John H. Sykes, founder and chairman emeritus of Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated, has signed an agreement to purchase a significant interest in Gunn Allen Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Tampa-based GunnAllen Financial, Inc. (http://www.gunnallen.com), a full service brokerage and investment banking firm with a nationwide presence. The transaction is ... (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:49:54 GMT)
Pakistan in dire need of foreign investment: IMF
ISLAMABAD, Sep 5: Pakistan is in dire need of foreign investment to bring stability into its tumbling economy. IMF’s Director to Central Asia and Middle East, Mohsin Khan urged on Pakistan to take immediate measures for strengthening its foreign exchange reserves which were constantly sliding down. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:08:58 GMT)
HK's Yam says China needs direct investment plan-TV
HONG KONG, Sept 5 (Reuters) - China urgently needs to put in place a direct overseas investment plan to let hot money flow out and ease pressure on the country's financial system, Hong Kong's central bank chief said in a television interview, but he acknowledged the investments may not end up in the city. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:14:37 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-05 09:35 HK's Yam says China needs direct investment plan-TV
HONG KONG, Sept 5 (Reuters) - China urgently needs to put in place a direct overseas investment plan to let hot money flow out and ease pressure on the country's financial system, Hong Kong's central bank chief said in a television interview, but he acknowledged the investments may not end up in the city. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:55:51 GMT)
SEBI proposes raising investment cap in bourses
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Financial market regulator on Friday proposed raising the investment limit in stock exchanges to 15 percent from 5 percent for certain investors, which could lead to foreign exchanges increasing existing stakes. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:38 GMT)
Gas shortage causes Penang to lose RM6 bil in investment
GEORGE TOWN (Sept 5, 2008): The shortage of industrial and gas in Penang has caused the state to lose RM6 billion in investment opportunities, Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said today. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:19:08 GMT)
Investment scheme sparks clashes in Chinese city
Source: Reuters (Adds further report of unrest, paragraph 7) BEIJING, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Discontent over a banned investment scheme erupted into two days of clashes between residents and security forces in a small ... (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:20:32 GMT)
Investment scheme sparks clashes in Chinese city
Discontent over a banned investment scheme erupted into two days of clashes between residents and security forces in a small city in southern China, according to reports on Friday. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:22:38 GMT)
SEBI proposes raising investment cap in bourses
MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's financial market regulator on Friday proposed raising the investment limit in stock exchanges to 15 percent from 5 percent for certain investors, which could lead to foreign exchanges increasing existing stakes. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:42:46 GMT)
Minister of Finance Announces Appointment of New Chairman of the Canada Development Investment Corporation
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced the appointment of N. William C. Ross as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDIC). (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:13:41 GMT)
Minister of Finance Appoints New Chair and New Director to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, announced today the appointment of the next Chair and a new member of the Board of Directors of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB). (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:13:51 GMT)
Astley to chair CPP Investment Board
The federal Department of Finance has tapped former president and CEO of Clarica Life Insurance Company, Robert Astley, to chair the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:24:11 GMT)
Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs fell $1.75 or 1.1 percent, to $159.15. Lehman Brothers fell $.21 or 1.4 percent, to $14.96. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:11:33 GMT)
Global Game Industry Leader and International Investment Powerhouse Join Forces to Form First Game Focused Investment ...
Former THQ executive Shiraz Akmal and global investment manager Jawad Ansari announced today the launch of a new investment firm, GCube Ventures. GCube is the first stage-agnostic, investment firm to focus solely on the global game industry, one of the fastest-growing markets. The firm’s initial focus is on opportunities in the U.S. and Asia. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:14:17 GMT)
Airgas CFO to Present at Bank of America Investment Conference
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE:ARG) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert M. McLaughlin will speak at the Bank of America 38th Annual Investment Conference in San Francisco on Monday, September 15, at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET). Interested parties may listen to a live webcast of the presentation, as well as a breakout session to follow, by accessing ... (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:30:15 GMT)
Declining profits to hit auto industry's investment plans
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) Due to shrinking demand and increasing input cost, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) President Ravi Kant today said the industry has resorted to withdrawing or scaling down their planned capital investment in the country. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:50:56 GMT)
Astley to chair CPP Investment Board
The federal Department of Finance has tapped former president and CEO of Clarica Life Insurance Company, Robert Astley, to chair the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:24:21 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, 06 Sep 2008 06:07:30 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, 06 Sep 2008 06:26:02 GMT)
Attracting investment to Greece
We shouldn’t be surprised at the country’s inability to attract foreign investment because Greece is expensive, suffers from low levels of productivity and is burdened by a vast, costly bureaucracy and rife corruption. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:11:01 GMT)
Private equity investment down 70% in August
BEIJING - Disclosed private equity investment in China in August was US$410 million, down almost 70 percent month-on-month, a consultant's report said on Saturday. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:20:50 GMT)
Private equity investment down 70% month-on-month in Aug
Disclosed private equity investment in China in August was $410 million, down almost 70 percent month-on-month, a consultant's report said on Saturday. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:51:00 GMT)
Report: Japanese brokerage Nomura mulls buying stake in US investment bank Lehman Brothers
TOKYO - Nomura Holdings Inc., Japan's largest brokerage group, is considering buying a stake in U.S. investment bank Lehman Brothers, a Japanese newspaper reported Saturday. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:54:35 GMT)
Specialty-parts maker sold to investment group
NORTH BALTIMORE — D.S. Brown Co., the nation’s leading producer of specialty components for bridges and highways, has been sold to an investment group led by Altus Capital Partners, Westport, Conn. The sales price wasn’t disclosed. The 118-year-old firm employs 250 people at its headquarters and lone plant in the Wood County community of North Baltimore. It had been owned by the private ... (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:01:47 GMT)
Joint Iran-Foreign Investment Hits $4.5 Billion -Shana
TEHRAN -(Dow Jones)- Joint investment between Iran's National Petrochemical Co. and foreign firms has to date reached $4.5 billion, the oil ministry's official Shana news Web site reported Saturday, citing the NPC's managing director. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:02:12 GMT)
Government strikes deal with GM for Ontario investment
The Canadian government said on Saturday it had struck a deal with General Motors of Canada Ltd that commits the automaker to invest $290 million at several of its Ontario operations. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:47:05 GMT)
Arab investment key to Mindanao dev’t–Nograles
MANILA, Philippines—Arab investment is the key to ensuring peace and development in Mindanao but the constitutional provision against wholly-owned foreign businesses is holding them back, Speaker Prospero Nograles said Saturday. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:13:32 GMT)
Declining profits to hit auto industry's investment plans
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) Due to shrinking demand and increasing input cost, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) President Ravi Kant today said the industry has resorted to withdrawing or scaling down their planned capital investment in the country. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:50:57 GMT)
China private equity investment down 70% month-on-month in August
Disclosed private equity investment in China in August was 410 million U.S. dollars, down almost 70 percent month-on-month, a consultant's report said on Saturday. There were only three private equity investments in August, all into expanding or profit-making entities, according to the report from China Venture Investment Consulting Group. A weak stock market and higher consumer and producer ... (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:14:43 GMT)
NE Asia investment forum in China yields 106 bln yuan in contracts
A total of 171 investment contracts worth 106 billion yuan (about 15.5 billion U.S. dollars) were signed during the 4th Northeast Asia Investment and Trade Expo, which ended on Saturday. Chen Weigen, vice governor of northeast China's Jilin Province, said investment volume was up about 37 percent from the 3rd Expo last year. The contracts mainly involved energy, urban infrastructure projects, ... (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:26:04 GMT)
UN casts eye on GCC's farmland investment
UN casts eye on GCC's farmland investment (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:01:50 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, 07 Sep 2008 05:52:49 GMT)
Fall season is ripe for reevaluating your investment portfolio
How should you begin? Ask yourself: Would you still buy the shares you own in today's market? Fall is always a good time to prune your investment portfolio, but this year it may be wise to prune early and deep. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:14:37 GMT)
Vietnam needs more ICT investment
VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam Innovation Summit 2008 (photo) ended with the clear message that significantly more investment is necessary in information and communication technology (ITC) and its infrastructure. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:32:29 GMT)
SALAMA ties up with BNP Paribas Investment Partners
SALAMA, the world's largest Takaful and Re-Takaful Group ties up with BNP Paribas Investment Partners, one of the leading asset managers, to offer BNP Paribas's flagship Islamic Fund, the Global Equity Optimizer, with investor returns linked to Shariah compliant global equity markets, including Asia, Europe and the USA. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:39:31 GMT)
Orissa claims no 1 spot in investment 7 Sep 2008, 1407 hrs IST,PTI
BHUBANESWAR: Orissa has emerged as the country's number one state in terms of the total amount of investment committed, official sources said quoting a study. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:47:32 GMT)
Area firms poised to catch clean-tech investment wave
FOR A promising solar-energy start-up launched in a research laboratory at the University of Toledo, investment cash has poured in from California's Silicon Valley, Zurich, and Amsterdam. "We are excited to have the opportunity to make this investment and look forward to supporting the company with its growth ambitions," Adam Anders, of the Netherlands' Rabo Ventures, said in announcing it was ... (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:01:58 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, 07 Sep 2008 12:26:06 GMT)
AED336.7m, net foreign investment on DFM last week
AED336.7m, net foreign investment on DFM last week (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:59:50 GMT)
Declining profits to hit auto industry's investment plans
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) Due to shrinking demand and increasing input cost, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) President Ravi Kant today said the industry has resorted to withdrawing or scaling down their planned capital investment in the country. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:05:46 GMT)
First Mindanao investment gab to push through: DTI
THE director of the National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center (Nerbac), a special unit of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Southern Mindanao, announced Sunday that they will push through with the staging of the 1st Mindanao Investment Forum this year. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:42:41 GMT)
Orissa claims no 1 spot in investment 7 Sep 2008, 1407 hrs IST,PTI
BHUBANESWAR: Orissa has emerged as the country's number one state in terms of the total amount of investment committed, official sources said quoting a study. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:47:14 GMT)
Orissa claims no 1 spot in investment
Orissa has claimed to have emerged as the country's number one state in terms of investment and envisaged projects. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:55:16 GMT)
S.Korea to allow foreign investment in Daewoo Ship
SEOUL, Sept 8 (Reuters) - South Korea said on Monday it will invite foreign investment in the sale of government shares in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering <042660.KS> and other domestic firms to boost foreign currency liquidity. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:32:50 GMT)
Choosing a safe yet flexible investment vehicle
Last week we discussed how certain investment vehicles could afford you valuable opportunities to allow your beneficiaries access to their inheritance quickly in the event of your untimely demise. This can be achieved without the need for obtaining costly and time-consuming grants of probate. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:54:45 GMT)
Investment scheme a hit
DOWN to the final hours, the Country Heights Grower Scheme exhibition booth was packed with customers eager to sign up for its palm oil plantation investment scheme. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:52:08 GMT)
Foreign investment push targets Israel, Italy, Emirates
Phoenix is targeting five foreign markets and a handful of burgeoning industries in an effort to boost trade and bring more foreign investment to the Valley. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:35:34 GMT)
Post-quake investment booms in Sichuan
Sichuan is witnessing a new wave of investment after the May 12 earthquake. Contractual foreign investment has surged 207.5 percent year on year to $4.2 billion in the first half of the year, according to official figures released by the province's bureau of commerce. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:36:02 GMT)
S.Korea to allow foreign investment in Daewoo Ship
South Korea said on Monday it will invite foreign investment in the sale of government shares in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering and other domestic firms to boost foreign currency liquidity. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:50:26 GMT)
A Comprehensive Analysis of the Polish Oil and Gas Markets: Providing Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts ...
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7f8a0a/poland_oil_and_gas) has announced the addition of the "Poland Oil and Gas Markets Investment Opportunities Analysis and Forecasts to 2020" country profile to their offering. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:30:08 GMT)
Endologix to Present at September Investment Conferences
Endologix, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELGX) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer John McDermott will make presentations to the investment community at the following investment conferences in September. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:30:27 GMT)
SEI partners with ANB Invest for global investment management solutions
SEI, a leading global provider of outsourced asset management, investment processing and investment operations solutions announced its strategic partnership with ANB Invest, a subsidiary of Arab National Bank, to deliver comprehensive investment management solutions to investors within Saudi Arabia. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:39:30 GMT)
More investment opportunity for foreign firms
China announced it would provide more opportunity for foreign investment, Vice Premier Wang Qishan said on Monday at the opening of the 12th Xiamen International Trade and Investment Fair in the southeast Fujian province. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:40:53 GMT)
BANK MUAMALAT TO OPEN ISLAMIC INVESTMENT COMPANY IN Mâ€SIA
JAKARTA, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat is to set up First Islamic Investment Bank Ltd next month with an initial capital of US$10 million (US$1=RM3.38) in Malaysia, its president director, Andi Buchori, said here today. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:05:04 GMT)
Former Eagle Investment Systems Exec Scott Hillyer Joins Omgeo as Managing Director Hillyer Brings Over 21 Years of ...
Former Eagle Investment Systems executive Scott Hillyer has joined Omgeo as managing director, Client Operations. Hillyer will report directly to Marianne Brown , Omgeo's president and CEO, and will also be a member of the company's executive team. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:01:55 GMT)
Regulator gives Ambac up to $1B to support obligations of its investment agreement business
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bond insurer Ambac Financial Group Inc. said Monday that Wisconsin's Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has approved up to $1 billion in future intercompany asset sales and secured lending transactions between Ambac Assurance Corp. and its investment agreement business affiliates. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:36:30 GMT)
Investment bank keeps focus on region
Sitting in his bank’s offices overlooking the Nile in central Cairo, Aly El Tahry says that in setting up Beltone Financial he and his partners wanted to create “the region’s number one investment bank of choice”. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:32:00 GMT)
Lim Beng Eu Appointed Managing Director of Turner Investment Partners' New Asian Subsidiary
Lim Beng Eu has been appointed managing director of Turner Investments Pte. Ltd., a new wholly-owned, Singapore-based subsidiary of Turner Investment Partners, an investment-management firm based in the United States. Mr. Lim will lead Turner's efforts to develop new business and provide service to clients in Asia. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:45:57 GMT)
Barron's Ranks Roland Manarin of Manarin Investment Counsel Among Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors
Roland Manarin, founder and president of Manarin Investment Counsel, Ltd., has been named one of the top 100 independent financial advisors in the U.S. for a second consecutive year by Barron's, the influential weekly financial journal. Prior to the Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors ranking, Barron's named Manarin one of America's best wealth advisors in 2004. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:16:03 GMT)
Thomson Reuters Enhances Investment Management App for BlackBerrys New application is a handheld version of Thomson ...
Thomson Reuters is introducing today a new mobile application that lets buy-side investment managers do many of the same things from their BlackBerrys that they can do from a Thomson One desktop application. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:16:55 GMT)
LaSalle Investment Management is third new owner of U.S. Bancorp Tower in four years
LaSalle Investment Management has become the third new majority owner of U.S. Bancorp Tower in four years, acquiring a controlling interest in the big, pink tower from institutional investors counseled by JP Morgan Asset Management. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:25:38 GMT)
BoI proposes dev’t investment fund
The Board of Investments (BoI) is proposing the creation of an Investment Promotion Fund as source of financing for the country’s investment promotions. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:30:12 GMT)
UPDATE: Iran Gov: Oil Price Drop Weighing On Industry Investment
(Updates with more details.) VIENNA -(Dow Jones)- Falling oil prices are weighing on investment across the oil industry, Iran's OPEC governor said Monday. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:47:04 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs rose $6.49 or 4.0 percent, to $169.73. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:27:57 GMT)
BOCI selects Progress Apama to strengthen investment banking
First Chinese investment bank deal for Progress Apama signals growing regional presence Progress Software Corporation, a leading provider of application infrastructure software to develop, deploy, int (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:25:34 GMT)
China to open up more to foreign investment
Xiamen (China), Sep 9 (Xinhua) Communist China has said it would continue its opening-up policy to let foreign investment in and utilise foreign capital for the development of the country. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:40:00 GMT)
Workplace Obesity Management Provides Good Return on Investment
A program to reduce weight and improve health risk factors in obese employees produces a short-term return on investment (ROI) of $1.17 per dollar spent, reports a study in the September Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM). (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:19:50 GMT)
DHL doubles Central Asia Hub capacity in Hong Kong – total investment in infrastructure reaches US$210m
DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, today announced the completion of its US$110 million Central Asia Hub (CAH) expansion. With a total investment of US$210 million, the facility i (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:25:24 GMT)
China-Africa Development Fund grants $90 mln investment in Africa
The China-Africa Development Fund (CAD Fund) has granted six investment projects involving more than90 million U.S. dollars since it was established in June last year, said a CAD Fund executive on Monday. "There are almost 100 more projects under consideration, which means further investment in African countries in the future," said Chi Jianxin, president of the CAD Fund company, at a seminar on ... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:26:00 GMT)
China's railway investment hits $19.6 bln in first 7 months
China's railway investment soared 37.5 percent from January to July. The numbers are attributed to a building boom of high-speed lines and the country's desire to link together poor regions. The investment reached 133.78 billion yuan (19.6 billion U.S. dollars), the Ministry of Railways (MOR) said on Monday. More people than ever are using railways. In the first 7 months of the year trains ... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:30:12 GMT)
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