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Mysore hot spot for industrial investment
Mysore, Jan 11 : Thousands acres of various lands around Mysore have virtually made sites, though the prices have come down to nearly 25 per cent with the city continued to hot spot for industrial investment in the state of Karnataka. (Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:35:45 GMT)
Morgan Keegan, Wunderlich expanding investment banking for economic comeback
The wheels of commerce may seem like they’re grinding to a halt, but some firms feel it’s a good time to beef up their investment banking business. (Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:40:07 GMT)
Indonesia recorded total investment of $17 bln in 2008
JAKARTA, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Total investment in Indonesia in 2008 reached $17 billion, Muhammad Lutfi, the chairman of the country's investment board, said on Monday. (Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:53:20 GMT)
Ormat says OPTI Canada investment to hurt Q4 results
TEL AVIV, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Israeli geothermal energy producer Ormat Industries said on Monday it will book a $48 million loss in the fourth quarter to account for a decline in the value of its investment in oil sands company OPTI Canada . (Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:56:17 GMT)
Take control: Understand those investment fees
DES MOINES, Iowa - Dismal market performance in 2008 has many investors thinking about a new investment strategy for the coming year - a key element of which should be to slash investment fees. (Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:02:24 GMT)
DBS says no exposure to Kuwait's Global Investment House
SINGAPORE: DBS says it has no exposure to Global Investment House, a Kuwaiti investment company. In a statement, DBS said it has maintained the strength of its balance sheet through careful management of credit, market and operational risks. (Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:36:18 GMT)
East Africa: Why Investment Business Loves a Fresh Start
I am looking forward to a very exciting year for the Stock Exchanges in our region. The markets are sure to witness several initial public offers, cross-listings, rights issues, share splits and dividends over the coming 12 months. The investment business loves a fresh start. (Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:01:19 GMT)
Swiss investment firm eyes portion of Lehman
Swiss investment firm Reinet Investments SCA said Monday that it may buy a portion of the former Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. private equity business. (Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:19:10 GMT)
WellPoint sees 4Q investment losses of $349M
Health insurer WellPoint Inc. said Monday it expects net investment losses to total about $349 million after taxes for the 2008 fourth quarter. (Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:24:14 GMT)
Platinum, Palladium Fall as Dollar Gain Curbs Investment Demand
Jan. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Platinum fell for the first time this year in New York after the dollar gained against the euro, curbing demand for the metals as an alternative investment. (Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:45:30 GMT)
Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top investment banks companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs fell $1.52 or 1.8 percent, to $82.40. Morgan Stanley rose $1.00 or 5.2 percent, to $20.06. (Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:47:57 GMT)
Canadian investment industry set for unveiling of national securities regulator
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Canada's investment industry will finally get to see what a new national securities regulator might look like Monday when a long-awaited report is released at the behest of Ottawa and despite skepticism from some provinces. (Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:14:41 GMT)
VTB registers investment subsidiary in London
MOSCOW. Jan 12 (Interfax) - Russia's VTB (RTS: VTBR) has registered a subsidiary investment bank (VTB Bank Europe) in London under the name VTB Capital, the bank said in a statement. The process of registering the bank began at the banking group's head office in Moscow. (Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:18:50 GMT)
Investment guarantees are not always what they seem
Investors are being warned to check carefully the small print when buying "guaranteed" investment products that purport to protect your money even if stock markets fall. (Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:45:10 GMT)
Morgan joins Mackenzie Cundill investment team
Mackenzie Financial Corp. has appointed George Morgan as senior vice-president and portfolio manager at its Mackenzie Cundill Investment Management subsidiary, the company announced on Monday. (Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:19:55 GMT)
Platinum, Palladium Fall as Dollar Gain Curbs Investment Demand
Jan. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Platinum fell for the first time this year in New York after the dollar gained against the euro, curbing demand for the metal as an alternative investment. (Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:00:39 GMT)
FIF launched by KTAM, investing in world’s renowned investment gurus
Krung Thai Asset Management PCL (KTAM) unveiled the new FIF that allows a Thai investor to tap on the investment opportunities of the many well-known investment legends Warren Buffet, Dr Mark Mobius a (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:10:24 GMT)
Gujarat NRE Coke Reveals Investment Plans Of Rs.3K Cr.
(RTTNews) - Gujarat NRE Coke Vice Chairman an Managing Director, Arun Kumar Jagatramka announced that the group has plans of investment of around Rs.3,000 crores in Gujarat over the next 4 to 5 years. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:22:34 GMT)
HCC Announces Rs.40 K Cr. Investment To Set Up Water Front City
(RTTNews) - HCC announced that the company inked Memorandum of Understanding with Gujarat Government for the development of water front city at Dholera at an investment of Rs.40,000 crore. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:09:13 GMT)
Gujarat NRE Coke plans Rs 3,000-cr investment
Metallurgical coking coal manufacturer Gujarat NRE Coke has said it plans to make an investment to the tune of Rs 3,000 crore in Gujarat over the next five years. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:59:38 GMT)
Canada looks for Indian investment in oil sands
The global economic downturn has affected the development of oil sands in Canada, according to a Canadian minister who said the country was looking for Indian investment in the energy sector. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:57:15 GMT)
Blackstone’s GSO Said to Close Asian Investment Desk (Update1)
Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- GSO Capital Partners LP, Blackstone Group LP’s $25 billion credit hedge fund, plans to close its Asia investment desk after failing to find attractive opportunities in the region, two people familiar with the matter said. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:37:12 GMT)
Big Investment Tip: Join the 'Club'
Investment clubs bring comfort during stock market turmoil. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:41:45 GMT)
Feds search for Indiana investment manager who jumped from plane
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Federal marshals on Tuesday pressed their search for an investment manager who they believe faked a distress call before parachuting from his plane over Alabama, leaving the aircraft to crash more than 200 miles away in Florida. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:49:07 GMT)
Missing investment manager staged death, officials say
Federal marshalls say he parachuted from plane before crash, picked up new clothing and motorcyle INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Federal marshals on Tuesday pressed their search for an investment manager they believe faked a distress call before parachuting from his plane over Alabama and disappeared on a motorcycle he had stashed in advance. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:56:20 GMT)
Gold Drops For Third Day as Dollar Gain Cuts Investment Appeal
Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Gold declined for a third day to a one-month low as a strengthening dollar reduced the precious metal’s appeal as an alternative investment. Platinum also fell. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:33:17 GMT)
Blackstone’s GSO Said to Close Asian Investment Desk (Update2)
Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- GSO Capital Partners LP, Blackstone Group LP’s $25 billion credit hedge fund, plans to close its Asia investment desk after failing to find attractive opportunities in the region, two people familiar with the matter said. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:44:45 GMT)
CIBC shakes up investment banking business
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has hired a former Lehman Bros. executive to run its investment banking business, part of a shakeup of CIBC World Markets that will also see the departure of deputy chairman David Leith. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:21:57 GMT)
Moody's give Staples notes investment-grade rating
Moody's Investors Service said Tuesday that it gave an investment-grade rating to Staples Inc.'s $1.5 billion senior unsecured notes. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:37:41 GMT)
Barclays to cut 2,100 jobs in investment unit: source
Banking giant Barclays will cut 2,100 jobs in its investment banking and investment management arms globally, a bank source told AFP on Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:47:00 GMT)
'2,000 Barclays investment jobs to go'
British banking giant Barclays is to cut 2,100 jobs in its investment arm, according to sources close to the company quoted by the Press Association news agency. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:48:23 GMT)
Barclays to cut 2,100 jobs in investment unit: source
British banking giant Barclays will cut 2,100 jobs in its investment banking and investment management arms globally, a bank source told AFP on Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:50:28 GMT)
Barclays to Cut 2,100 Jobs in Investment Units
Barclays plans to cut more than 2,100 jobs in its investment banking and investment management units, or about 7 percent of the work force, news agencies reported Tuesday afternoon. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:47:50 GMT)
Citi May Split Investment Bank From Commercial Bank, FT Says
Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Vikram Pandit may split Citigroup Inc.’s investment bank from commercial banking in an attempt to assure the company’s survival, the Financial Times reported, citing people close to the situation. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:30:22 GMT)
Barclays to cut 2,100 jobs in investment unit: source
British banking giant Barclays will cut 2,100 jobs in its investment banking and investment management arms globally, a bank source told AFP on Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:32:13 GMT)
Investment and Recessions
One of the almost sure-fire ways of telling that a recession is over is when the year over year change in fixed investment turns positive. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:04:32 GMT)
Investment Advisor Allegedly Faked Death
An Indiana investment adviser allegedly faked his death in a plane crash in Alabama before disappearing on Sunday. Clients say they were scammed by Mark Schrenker for millions of dollars. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:36:58 GMT)
Investment adviser missing after plane crash found in Florida
HARPERSVILLE, Ala. | With his world crumbling around him, investment adviser Marcus Schrenker may have opted for a bailout. However, his apparent plan to escape personal turmoil was short-lived. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:44:55 GMT)
State alleges investment firm fraud
Massachusetts Secretary of State William F. Galvin yesterday accused a New York investment firm of fraud for allegedly misleading investors over the safety a $62 billion money market mutual fund while company officials worked desperately behind the scenes to stem a tidal wave of panic selling. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:32:46 GMT)
Irish PM Cowen leads biggest ever Irish trade mission to Japan in search of investment
TOKYO - Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen is leading his country's biggest ever trade mission to Japan in an effort to boost investment from the world's second-largest economy, an official said Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:31:54 GMT)
Intel Plans Investment in India
The chipmaker's investment arm said it plans to invest $23 million in three Indian companies in areas ranging from online marketing to education. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:36:16 GMT)
Peza upbeat on ’09 investment prospects
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority said it remains upbeat on investment prospects this year. Peza sees investments growing at least 10 percent export receipts and new jobs improving by 5 percent despite the global financial crisis. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:44:45 GMT)
Agent: Investment manager mutters 'die' as run from law ends
QUINCY, Fla. — An investment manager who staged a plane crash to evade the law was barely conscious and muttered the word "die" when federal agents found him bleeding from a slashed wrist, an investigator said today. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:08:41 GMT)
Princeton and other colleges sell bonds to make up for investment losses
Princeton and Harvard are leading a rush by U.S. colleges and universities to sell bonds after investment losses cut the value of endowments by a quarter in the past six months. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:44:21 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 $2.48 or 3.2 percent, to $75.44. Morgan Stanley fell $.89 or 4.7 percent, to $17.97. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:46:49 GMT)
Authorities Capture Investment Manager Who Staged Plane Crash Death
QUINCY, FL (AP) -- An investment manager who staged a plane crash to evade the law was barely conscious and muttered the word "die" when federal agents found him bleeding from a slashed wrist, an investigator said Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:16:48 GMT)
Ohio research institute pledges $100M investment
A national research laboratory based in Columbus plans a $100 million investment in its central Ohio locations and 200 new jobs. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:21:32 GMT)
Ohio research institute pledges $100M investment
(AP:COLUMBUS, Ohio) A national research laboratory based in Columbus plans a $100 million investment in its central Ohio locations and 200 new jobs. Battelle Memorial Institute says the investments will be made at three facilities in Columbus and in suburban Dublin and West Jefferson. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:29:26 GMT)
Ministry seeking investment for infrastructure projects
VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) made an announcement during a Jan. 14 conference, listing more than 60 urban infrastructure projects which require investment estimated at 12 billion USD between 2009 and 2016. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:01:50 GMT)
Ex-investment officer claims NM wasted $90 million
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A former investment officer for the state's educational pension program claims New Mexico taxpayers lost more than $90 million in an alleged "pay-to-play" scheme in which political contributions to Gov. Bill Richardson influenced the awarding of investment business. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:13:13 GMT)
Foreign Direct Investment in China Fell 5.7 Percent Last Month
Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Foreign direct investment in China, the world’s fastest-growing major economy, fell 5.7 percent in December from a year earlier. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:39:02 GMT)
Satyam Fraud May Delay India Economic Rebound, Limit Investment
Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- An Indian economic recovery may be delayed as alleged fraud at Satyam Computer Services Ltd. undermines investment, one of two key growth drivers. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:00:56 GMT)
Foreign Direct Investment in China Falls 5.7 Percent (Update2)
Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Foreign direct investment in China, the world’s fastest-growing major economy, fell 5.7 percent to $5.98 billion in December from a year earlier. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:36:45 GMT)
Foreign Direct Investment in China Falls 5.7 Percent (Update3)
Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Foreign direct investment in China declined for a third month, adding to the toll that recessions in the U.S. and Europe are taking on the world’s third-biggest economy. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:37:14 GMT)
Foreign Direct Investment in China Falls 5.7 Percent (Update3)
Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Foreign direct investment in China declined for a third month, adding to the toll that recessions in the U.S. and Europe are taking on the world’s third-biggest economy. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:39:05 GMT)
Foreign Direct Investment In China Rises 23.6% In 2008
Foreign Direct Investment In China Rises 23.6% In 2008 (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:42:26 GMT)
China's 2008 foreign investment up 23.6 percent
Foreign direct investment in China rose 23.6 percent in 2008 to $92.4 billion but growth declined in the final months of the year, a state news agency reported Friday, citing a Commerce Ministry spokesman. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:11:22 GMT)
China's 2008 foreign investment up 23.6 percent
Foreign direct investment in China rose 23.6 percent in 2008 to $92.4 billion but growth declined in the final months of the year, a state news agency reported Friday, citing a Commerce Ministry spokesman. The end of year slowdown reflected the impact of... (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:35:48 GMT)
Oman Investment Stability Fund to Start ‘As Soon As Possible’
Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Oman will start “as soon as possible” the operations of a 150 million-rial ($390 million) investment fund to support local stock market. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:37:40 GMT)
Investment manager charged in plane crash
CHATTAHOOCHEE, Fla. An Indiana investment manager who allegedly staged a plane crash to evade personal and financial ruin was charged yesterday with intentionally downing the plane and faking a distress call, a U.S. Marshals spokesman said. The charges came a day after investigators tracked Marcus Schrenker, 38, to a campground in northern Florida. He had apparently tried to kill himself when ... (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:39:45 GMT)
J.P. Morgan's Investment Bank Lost $2.4 Billion
J.P. Morgan's Investment Bank Lost $2.4 Billion (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:42:36 GMT)
Ex-investment officer claims NM wasted $90 million
A former investment officer for the state's educational pension program claims New Mexico taxpayers lost more than $90 million in an alleged "pay-to-play" scheme in which political contributions to Gov. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:19:32 GMT)
Nuance draws $175M investment from Warburg Pincus
The private equity firm Warburg Pincus has agreed to make a $175 million investment in Nuance Communications Inc., picking up about 7 percent of the company's stock. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:52:52 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 $3.72 or 4.9 percent, to $71.97. Morgan Stanley fell $.21 or 1.2 percent, to $16.98. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:03:26 GMT)
Chamber: New businesses, investment up
Mecklenburg County experienced increases in new and expanding businesses, capital investment and the amount of commercial space to be occupied by local companies this year. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:31:02 GMT)
Banks, investment firms borrow less from Fed
WASHINGTON -- Commercial banks and investment firms scaled back borrowing over the past week from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:41:38 GMT)
Banks, investment firms borrow less from Fed
Commercial banks and investment firms scaled back borrowing over the past week from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:41:38 GMT)
SEC seeks papers in alleged NM investment scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission has asked for documents from a former state investment officer who claims New Mexico taxpayers lost more than $90 million in an alleged "pay-to-play" scheme involving contributors to Gov. Bill Richardson's failed presidential campaign. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:08:50 GMT)
Investment newsletters basis of site
A lot of individuals these days are feeling the need for serious investment guidance but don't have huge bucks to shell out for it. For these people, a new Web site offers a possible solution. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:21:04 GMT)
Investment trust tips for 2009
Investment trusts were badly hit by last year's equity rout. Even if the underlying portfolios did not do so badly, market sentiment drove trust share prices down considerably, widening discounts as a consequence. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:19:10 GMT)
MINING FINANCE / INVESTMENT
Standard & Poor's has urged Teck to pay US$6 billion of debt by 2010 to improve the Vancouver-based miner's low credit rating. Standard & Poor's has downgraded Canadian miner Teck from ‘BBB' to ‘BBB-‘, which is the credit ratings agency's lowest investment grade rating. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:01:06 GMT)
Report urges $146 billion investment in green infrastructure
LOS ANGELES -- A $142 billion federal investment in clean energy and transportation could reduce pollution that causes global warming and create or sustain 3 million jobs, according to a report released in downtown Los Angeles today by Environment California. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:15:50 GMT)
Investment manager charged in staged Florida plane crash
Associated Press CHATTAHOOCHEE, Fla. — An Indiana investment manager who allegedly staged a plane crash to evade personal and financial ruin was charged Wednesday with intentionally downing the plane and faking a distress call, a spokesman for the U.S. marshals said. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:19:57 GMT)
Five year plunge in Canadian venture capital investment
Venture capital investment in Canada plunged 35% between 2003 and the third quarter of last year, threatening economic growth in the country, the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) said Thursday. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:28:37 GMT)
China Corporate Profits Slumped 24% in 2008, TX Investment Says
Jan. 16 (Bloomberg) -- China’s publicly traded companies may post a 24 percent drop in profit for last year after the global recession damped exports, according to data compiled by TX Investment Consulting Co. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:52:09 GMT)
Church of England Seeks First Investment Head Amid Market Rout
Jan. 16 (Bloomberg) -- The Church of England plans to hire its first professional investment chief as the credit crisis cuts the value of its 5.7 billion pounds ($8.5 billion) of assets. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:51:16 GMT)
Study of Stocks Club unites investment-minded women
A Miami-Dade investment club for women endures for four decade -- despite ups and downs in the stock market. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:08:54 GMT)
Church of England Plans to Hire Investment Director (Update1)
Jan. 16 (Bloomberg) -- The Church of England plans to appoint an investment director as the credit crisis cuts the value of its 5.7 billion pounds ($8.5 billion) of assets. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:21:21 GMT)
U.S. pension chief sticks with investment plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters)—The outgoing head of the U.S. agency that insures corporate pensions said Thursday a new investment approach undertaken under his watch that relies more heavily on equities remains the best long term strategy. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:22:12 GMT)
Five year plunge in Canadian venture capital investment
Venture capital investment in Canada plunged 35% between 2003 and the third quarter of last year, threatening economic growth in the country, the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) said Thursday. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:57:07 GMT)
Teachers' pension system cuts bonuses for investment officers
Acknowledging "extraordinary times" in the economy, leaders of the pension system for retired Ohio teachers this morning pared back the six-figure merit bonuses given to many investment officers. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:07:43 GMT)
Exterran Partners, Telvent GIT and Gladstone Investment lead small-cap percentage gainers
Exterran Partners L P , Telvent GIT and Gladstone Investment Corp. are among the biggest percentage gainers in Friday's trading among companies with market... (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:39:10 GMT)
Community Bank of the Bay accepts Treasury investment
Oakland-based Community Bank of the Bay said Friday that it raised $1.747 million through the Treasury’s direct-investment program. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:59:45 GMT)
Rival investment firms express interest in New Star
New Star Asset Management, the troubled fund manager founded by John Duffield, said today it had received several indicative bids from rival investment houses. The firm put out a statement to the London Stock Exchange this morning after speculation that rivals, including Schroders, had approached the company . New Star hired investment bank UBS last month to find a buyer. After a ... (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 03:55:27 GMT)
Ex investment officer, critics spar over claim in lawsuit
ALBUQUERQUE — A former investment officer for the state's educational pension program and his critics are disputing how vigorously he opposed an investment that he claims cost state taxpayers more than $90 million. (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 06:12:46 GMT)
Five year plunge in Canadian venture capital investment
Venture capital investment in Canada plunged 35% between 2003 and the third quarter of last year, threatening economic growth in the country, the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) said Thursday. (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 06:13:47 GMT)
OCSD 5 offered big money to leave investment
Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five could get a couple hundred thousand dollars as a reward just for backing off an investment. (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 06:36:04 GMT)
Buzz on business: Two investment banks merge operations
NEW ORLEANS — Two energy investment banks are merging their operations into a new company that will be based in New Orleans. (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:08:25 GMT)
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES STILL THERE IN EMERGING MARKETS
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Investment opportunities are still there in the emerging markets in line with the expected recovery in the economy and markets next year. (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:45:34 GMT)
Madoff's investment fund may have never traded
Bernie Madoff’s investment fund may never have executed a single trade, industry officials say, suggesting detailed statements mailed to investors each month may have been an elaborate mirage in a US$50-billion fraud. (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:57:47 GMT)
Investment opportunities still there in emerging markets
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Investment opportunities are still there in the emerging markets in line with the expected recovery in the economy and markets next year. Templeton Asset Management Ltd executive chairman Dr Mark Mobius said China, India, Turkey and South Africa were among the countries which would gain the most in terms of higher economic growth and investment opportunities. As for ... (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:05:55 GMT)
Smith: Old Firm need investment
Rangers boss Walter Smith admits the Old Firm can only compete with the top clubs in Europe if they were able to attract foreign investment.But the Ibrox boss is well aware only teams who ply their trade in the Premier League are likely to attract investors with major spending power. (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:45:11 GMT)
Madoff's investment fund may 'never have traded'
Investment fund managed by Bernard Madoff, the prime accused of a 50 billion dollar investment fraud, may never have carried trade transactions. (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:50:29 GMT)
Five year plunge in Canadian venture capital investment
Venture capital investment in Canada plunged 35% between 2003 and the third quarter of last year, threatening economic growth in the country, the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) said Thursday. (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:55:47 GMT)
Madoff's investment fund may have never traded
Bernie Madoff’s investment fund may never have executed a single trade, industry officials say, suggesting detailed statements mailed to investors each month may have been an elaborate mirage in a US$50-billion fraud. (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:00:43 GMT)
Investment houses see light at end of tunnel
Two fund managers who operate in vastly different areas of the investment game paint quite optimistic pictures in their latest market updates. (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:19:15 GMT)
2 investment banks merge operations
NEW ORLEANS -- Two energy investment banks are merging their operations into a new company that will be based in New Orleans. Pritchard Capital Partners, which was founded in... (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:06:43 GMT)
Charles H. Green: Madoff: Investment Fund, or Virtual Reality Game?
It's beginning to look like Madoff's business model had less in common with a hedge fund or investment management firm than it did with an online virtual reality game. (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:07:02 GMT)
Madoff's investment fund may 'never have traded'
London, January 17 : Investment fund managed by Bernard Madoff, the prime accused of a 50 billion dollar investment fraud, may never have carried trade transactions. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 01:09:49 GMT)
Five year plunge in Canadian venture capital investment
Venture capital investment in Canada plunged 35% between 2003 and the third quarter of last year, threatening economic growth in the country, the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) said Thursday. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 01:43:47 GMT)
Updated: Fugitive pilot, investment advisor Schrenker to stay in hospital today
updated 10:54 a.m. Marcus Schrenker, the Indiana investment banker who authorities say called in a false distress signal before bailing out of his airplane over Alabama, won't be released today from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital after all. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 02:14:03 GMT)
Madoff's investment fund may have never traded
Bernie Madoff’s investment fund may never have executed a single trade, industry officials say, suggesting detailed statements mailed to investors each month may have been an elaborate mirage in a US$50-billion fraud. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:43:49 GMT)
City seeks input for capital investment plan
Muskogee voters will have an opportunity at the Public Works Committee meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday to tell city officials what they would like to see included in a proposed capital investment plan. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:49:41 GMT)
Plain vanilla investment safe
The idea of a boring, safe investment has never sounded so good after a year in which everything from stocks to real estate got flat-out clobbered. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:30:02 GMT)
Personal finance: Make minimizing investment fees part of your overall strategy
Dismal market performance in 2008 has many investors thinking about a new strategy for the coming year — a key element of which should be to slash investment fees. In such a bleak stock market, your goal was probably to protect what you had by minimizing losses rather than posting any significant gains. Broader market forces pressured most investments downward. "When you come off a frustrating ... (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:08:30 GMT)
Dubai investment firm sheds 10 percent of jobs
By The Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- A government-owned investment company in Dubai says it is shedding 10 percent of staff in response to the economic downturn. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:13:26 GMT)
Dubai investment firm sheds 10 percent of jobs
A government-owned investment company in Dubai says it is shedding 10 percent of staff in response to the economic downturn. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:28:05 GMT)
Dubai investment firm sheds 10 percent of jobs
A Dubai investment company said Sunday it is shedding 10 percent of staff, making it at least the second government-owned employer here to announce job cutbacks because of the economic downturn. Istithmar World said Sunday it is cutting the 13 jobs because of... (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:35:39 GMT)
Investment broker Arthur Nadel goes missing, $350m 'disappears' from funds
Police and the FBI are searching for an investment broker after complaints that up to $350 million may have disappeared from funds he managed. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:52:23 GMT)
Summertown Interiors gives Investment Corporation of Dubai a multi-million dirham corporate facelift
Summertown Interiors, the international corporate turnkey design and fit-out solution specialist has recently included Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) to its growing list of corporate clients after completing an impressive redesign of the group's corporate offices. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:58:57 GMT)
Dadri would need investment of Rs 20,000 cr: RNRL
MUMBAI: The Dadri Power Project in Uttar Pradesh, being developed by Reliance Power, would need an investment of over Rs 20,000 crore, RNRL has said in its latest affidavit filed in the Bombay High Court where it is fighting a case over the terms of gas supply pact with RIL. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:40:17 GMT)
Dadri would need investment of Rs 20,000 cr: RNRL
The Dadri Power Project in Uttar Pradesh, being developed by Reliance Power, would need an investment of over Rs 20,000 crore. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:49:24 GMT)
Dubai investment firm sheds 10 percent of jobs
A Dubai investment company said Sunday it is shedding 10 percent of staff, making it at least the second government-owned employer here to announce job cutbacks because of the economic downturn. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:00:42 GMT)
Dadri would need investment of Rs 20k cr: RNRL tells HC
The Dadri Power Project in Uttar Pradesh, being developed by Reliance Power, would need an investment of over Rs 20,000 crore, Reliance Natural Resources (RNRL) has said in its latest affidavit filed in the Bombay High Court where it is fighting a case over the terms of gas supply pact with RIL. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:55:01 GMT)
Morocco Foreign Investment May Drop by 21% in 2009 (Update1)
Jan. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Morocco’s foreign direct investment may decline by as much as 21 percent this year to $3 billion because of the global financial crisis, Finance Minister Salaheddine Mezouar said. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:07:33 GMT)
Five Investment Options That Let You Capitalize On Deflation
Five Investment Options That Let You Capitalize On Deflation (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:42:26 GMT)
Singapore Says Investment to Decline as Demand Ebbs (Update1)
Jan. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Singapore expects investment in manufacturing and services to fall this year from a record in 2008 as demand weakens and companies face difficulty in securing funds for their projects. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:23:59 GMT)
Public colleges say 2008 investment decisions were purposely protective
Halfway through the budget year, public Ohio State and Ohio universities have performed at the high end of national expectations on investment performance – which is to say terribly. But it could have been worse. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:22:17 GMT)
4Q investment activity drops; but ’08 bests ’07
Private investments in area companies ended a lousy year on a mediocre note in the fourth quarter of 2008, as venture capitalists continued to sit on their hands, leaving private equity and angel cash as the most viable sources of investment capital for most businesses. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:22:27 GMT)
SINGAPORE EXPECTS 2009 INVESTMENT EXCEEDS S$10 BILLION
SINGAPORE, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Singapore expects to be able to yield more than S$10 billion in fixed asset investment (FAI) and S$6.0 billion to S$7.0 billion in total business spending this year despite the biting economy. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:32:17 GMT)
BNP Cuts Jobs in Asia Corporate and Investment Banking Division
Jan. 19 (Bloomberg) -- BNP Paribas SA , the largest French bank, laid off fewer than 50 workers in its Asian corporate and investment banking division on Jan. 16 to cut costs. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:42:16 GMT)
Madoff's investment fund may have never traded
Bernie Madoff’s investment fund may never have executed a single trade, industry officials say, suggesting detailed statements mailed to investors each month may have been an elaborate mirage in a US$50-billion fraud. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:27:47 GMT)
NY Times, Mexican mogul in talks on rescue investment
The New York Times Co. is in talks with Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim about a further investment of millions of dollars in the newspaper group to help it through financial difficulties. The talks are ongoing and could still end without an agreement, The Wall Street Journal said on its website Saturday evening, citing anonymous sources familiar with the situation. One possible plan could ... (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:21:31 GMT)
To Amend Laws To Facilitate Foreign Investment
-(Dow Jones)- Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Monday the government is seeking to amend laws and regulations to attract more foreign direct investment. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:24:40 GMT)
Investment fund Global Infrastructure Partners to bid for London's Gatwick Airport
LONDON - Investment fund Global Infrastructure Partners said Monday it would make a bid for London's Gatwick Airport. The fund already owns London City Airport, a smaller and more business-oriented airport in the British capital. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:46:13 GMT)
Wylie moves into investment house
Investment banker John Wylie has joined the board of Melbourne investment house Evans & Partners. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:49:35 GMT)
KHAZANAH REPORTS DECLINE IN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd's investment portfolio declined in line with global and regional markets with overall portfolio realisable asset value of RM70.4 billion as at Dec 31, 2008, compared to RM88.2 billion as at May 31, 2008. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:53:06 GMT)
Tony Levene on 20 years of ethical investment funds
In the UK ethical investing started in 1984. I should know - I was the first national newspaper journalist to write about an investment fund that excluded shares in companies not because they wouldn't perform well, but because they did not conform to what investors considered moral or ethical. The article - although not in the Guardian - was derided by my erstwhile colleagues as "one for ... (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:41:01 GMT)
Global investment flow slows sharply in 2008: UNCTAD
Global foreign investment flows are likely to have fallen by more than 20 percent last year due to the economic and financial crisis, twice as much as previously estimated, a UN agency said on Monday. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:50:39 GMT)
Algeria expects foreign investment despite crisis-govt official
ALGIERS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - OPEC member Algeria will attract growing amounts of foreign investment as it is shielded from the international economic crisis, a government investment official said on Monday. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:21:48 GMT)
Direct investment drops, U.N. says
UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Business in developed countries was hard-hit in 2008, experiencing a drop in foreign direct investment of more than 20 percent, a U.N. report said. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:15:44 GMT)
NY Times Co. agrees to $250M investment from Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helu
NEW YORK - The New York Times Co. says it has approved a $250 million investment by Mexican telecommunications billionaire Carlos Slim Helu. The financing agreement is with Slim's companies Banco Inbursa and Inmobiliaria Carso for $125 million each. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:13:54 GMT)
Five year plunge in Canadian venture capital investment
Venture capital investment in Canada plunged 35% between 2003 and the third quarter of last year, threatening economic growth in the country, the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) said Thursday. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:25:16 GMT)
Madoff's investment fund may have never traded
Bernie Madoff’s investment fund may never have executed a single trade, industry officials say, suggesting detailed statements mailed to investors each month may have been an elaborate mirage in a US$50-billion fraud. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:29:22 GMT)
AIG's investment chief to step down: report
American International Group Inc Chief Investment Officer Win Neuger will step down from his post and focus on a narrower role at the company, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:59:10 GMT)
Japan, India, Saudi Ministers to Discuss Slowing Oil Investment
Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Energy and trade ministers from Japan, India, Saudi Arabia and 17 other Asian and Middle Eastern nations will gather in Tokyo in April for talks on reviving investment in oil and gas projects after crude prices tumbled. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:01:15 GMT)
HomeSphere lands equity investment
Lakewood-based HomeSphere Inc. said Monday it has received an undisclosed equity investment from Greenhill SAVP, a venture capital fund, to support the company's planned expansion in residential and commercial construction sectors. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:11:45 GMT)
MINING FINANCE / INVESTMENT
The cancellation of $50 billion in mining investment this year could sow the seeds of the next bull market. Mining output cuts and shelved investment plans are laying the foundations for a strong metals price recovery when the world eventually returns to growth, fund manager BlackRock said. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:46:10 GMT)
S Korean investment in foreign securities drops 41% in 2008
South Korea's investment in foreign securities plunged 41 percent in 2008 from a year ago falling for the first time since 1994, a securities deposit agency said Tuesday. According to the Korea Securities Depository (KSD), local individual and corporate investors purchased 4.78 billion U.S. dollars worth of overseas stocks and bonds last year. "Local investors were spooked by stock market slumps ... (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:17:55 GMT)
Pakistan Targets $10 Billion Overseas Investment in 12 Months
Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan plans to raise a record $10 billion in overseas investment this year as companies from the Middle East build power plants and pour money into fuel exploration, helping revive an economy hurt by poor security. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:46:06 GMT)
Pakistan Targets $10 Billion Overseas Investment in 12 Months
Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan plans to raise a record $10 billion in overseas investment this year as companies from the Middle East build power plants and pour money into fuel exploration, helping revive an economy hurt by poor security. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:09:15 GMT)
AIG Investment Chief to Step Down: Report
An announcement is expected in coming days that Win Neuger, who has been the insurer's chief investment officer for years, will leave that job, a report says. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:06:17 GMT)
M'SIA, QATAR TO SET UP US$1 BIL INVESTMENT FUND - RAIS
DOHA, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Qatar have agreed in principle to set up a US$1 billion investment fund for mutual investment, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:41:14 GMT)
[NEWS ] M'SIA, QATAR TO SET UP US$1 BIL INVESTMENT FUND - RAIS
"This showed Malaysia is now accepted as an investment partner in Qatar following the success of several Malaysian companies implementing many mega projects in Qatar," he said. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:01:54 GMT)
New York Times set for investment
The New York Times is set to get $250m investment from Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim to help the paper clear mounting debts (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:16:21 GMT)
Report: AIG investment chief Neuger to step down
American International Group Inc.'s Win Neuger will step down from the post of chief investment officer and focus on a narrower role at the company, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:53:44 GMT)
Five year plunge in Canadian venture capital investment
Venture capital investment in Canada plunged 35% between 2003 and the third quarter of last year, threatening economic growth in the country, the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) said Thursday. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:15:58 GMT)
CRC defers investment, Makro pushes ahead
Central Retail (CRC), Thailand's largest retail conglomerate, has announced it will delay this year's planned Bt10-billion domestic investment. CEO Tos Chirathivat yesterday said the delay stemmed from the group's desire to be cautious about making new investments in times of economic uncertainty affecting consumer confidence and spending power. The huge decline in international tourist numbers ... (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:28:27 GMT)
PNC Falls 35% on Concern Over Investment Losses (Update1)
Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) -- PNC Financial Services Group Inc. , the fifth-largest U.S. bank by deposits, plunged as much as 35 percent in New York trading on concerns about unrealized losses in its investment portfolio. Standard & Poor’s earlier cut the shares to “hold.” (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:30:41 GMT)
Despite Carlos Slim's $250 Million Investment, NYTCo Stock Ends Down For The Day
Carlos Slim's $250 million investment in the New York Times Co. yesterday may have eased the company's immediate financial pressures, but it apparently wasn't enough to calm investors, who sent the stock down 50 cents, or 7.8 percent, to $5.91 on Tuesday. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:15:58 GMT)
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