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EANS-News: Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel-Beteiligungsges. AG / DEWB continuously develops its investment portfolio
- Expansion of investment activity- Investment business impacted by financial crisis- DEWB closes difficult capital market year 2008 with net loss - ots.CorporateNews ... (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:37:28 GMT)
EANS-News: Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel-Beteiligungsges. AG / DEWB continuously develops its investment portfolio
- Expansion of investment activity - Investment business impacted by financial crisis - DEWB closes difficult capital market year 2008 with net loss ots.CorporateNews transmitted by euro adhoc. The issuer is responsible for the content of this ... (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:38:19 GMT)
BRIEF-Tekfen, Unit Investment in energy project talks-sources
ISTANBUL, March 19 (Reuters) - Sources from Benelux-based energy investment company Unit Investment. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:18:29 GMT)
Tekfen, Unit Investment in energy project talks-sources
* Tekfen, Unit Investment in talks for total 287 MW plants (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:54:44 GMT)
Taiwan Cabinet Reviews Draft Plan To Allow China Investment
TAIPEI -(Dow Jones)- Taiwan may allow investment by mainland Chinese under a plan being reviewed by the Cabinet, a Taiwan government official said Thursday, as the island seeks closer economic ties with China amid its first recession since 2001. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:57:52 GMT)
Foreign investment in Myanmar doubled in 2008
Foreign investment in military-ruled Myanmar nearly doubled in the first 11 months of 2008 to $974.9 million, with China pouring the bulk of it into mining, a government statistics report said. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:02:07 GMT)
Investment losses hit Prudential
UK insurance giant Prudential reports a pre-tax loss of £2.1bn for 2008 after being hit by investment losses. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:23:18 GMT)
Chrysler Is Safer Investment Than GM for Taxpayers, CFO Says
March 19 (Bloomberg) -- Chrysler LLC, seeking $5 billion in additional U.S. loans, is in a better position to deal with the recession and is a safer investment for taxpayers than General Motors Corp., said Ron Kolka , chief financial officer. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:43:58 GMT)
Rothschild Names Reitz German Investment Banking Head (Update1)
March 19 (Bloomberg) -- Rothschild, the largest family- owned investment bank, hired Martin Reitz from UBS AG to become head of investment banking for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:56:10 GMT)
Opko Executive Investment Will Buy 12 Months; 2008 Losses Decline
Opko Health expects to be able to fund its operations into early 2010 after an investment group controlled by the company's chairman and CEO agreed to by $20 million worth of the ophthalmic drug and device shop's stock, according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing published this week. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:25:36 GMT)
V-W Wins Corporate Investment Award
"Trade & Industry Development," a site selection trade publication, has awarded Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Hemlock Semiconductor the magazine's 2009 Corporate Investment and Community Impact (CiCi) Awards. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:41:37 GMT)
Obama Says Federal Investment Needed for New Energy Technology
March 19 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama said government investment is critical to developing alternative sources of energy and the U.S. is at risk falling behind other nations in the race for new technology. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:02:13 GMT)
Obama: Investment in energy research creates jobs
President Barack Obama on Thursday said his administration's plans to investment heavily in energy research during hard times will create the kinds of jobs and technology the United States needs to survive economically. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:14:40 GMT)
Banks draw more, investment firms less from Fed
Commercial banks borrowed more from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program over the past week, while investment firms drew less. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:54:03 GMT)
Banks draw more, investment firms less from Fed
Commercial banks borrowed more from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program over the past week, while investment firms drew less. The Fed, in a report released Thursday, said commercial banks averaged $65.68 billion in daily borrowing over the week... (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:58:56 GMT)
Investment firm seeks dismissal of NM lawsuit
A Chicago-based investment firm at the center of a whistleblower lawsuit in New Mexico has asked a federal judge to dismiss the complaint, saying the allegations are too vague. (Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:18:30 GMT)
Myanmar: Foreign Investment Doubled In 2008
YANGON, MYANMAR: Foreign investment in military-ruled Myanmar nearly doubled in the first 11 months of 2008 to $974.9 million, with China pouring the bulk of it into mining, a government statistics report said. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:31:00 GMT)
Hevesi advisor, ex-investment chief indicted in state pension fraud
The former chief investment officer of the state pension fund and the top political strategist for ex-state Comptroller Alan Hevesi were indicted yesterday on securities fraud, grand larceny, money laundering and other charges in what could be the biggest scandal ever involving the $120 billion state retirement fund. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:41:06 GMT)
Consultant finds no red flags in San Mateo County investment pool
The $2.6 billion San Mateo County Investment Pool had no securities as of January that appear to be in danger of default, according to a new consultant's report. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:19:15 GMT)
REGION: County to give $50K severance to investment officer
The board in charge of the county employees' pension fund narrowly voted to grant its chief investment officer a severance package after hotly debating the issue. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:33:58 GMT)
India Remains Second Favourite Investment Destination For Japanese Cos.
(RTTNews) - According to survey by the Japan Bank of International Cooperation or JBIC, India remains the second favourite investment destination for Japanese companies, report media. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:58:13 GMT)
County investment chief gets slimmer severance
SAN DIEGO: The former chief investment officer for San Diego County's pension fund was awarded a severance package yesterday. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:10:53 GMT)
Obama to create investment role
US President Barack Obama is to appoint an official who will examine investment opportunities between NI and the US. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:45:37 GMT)
HgCapital investment trust ‘well positioned’ for a recession
HgCapital, the private equity investment trust, announced better-than-expected yearly results and said it was “well positioned” for a recession. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:26:21 GMT)
Western Financial profit drops on lower investment income
Western Financial Group reported a lower annual profit for 2008 as the downturn in global stock markets reduced the income from the firm’s investment portfolio. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:04:12 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 $3.45 or 3.5 percent, to $95.85. Morgan Stanley fell $.49 or 2.3 percent, to $20.55. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:44:30 GMT)
Kasikorn researchers see no immediate let-up in foreign direct investment slump
Kasikorn Research Centre (KResearch) projects that Thailand may continue to experience a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) contraction in 2009. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:21:56 GMT)
Axa Investment Managers Increases Weighting of U.S. Stocks
March 20 (Bloomberg) -- Axa Investment Managers , which oversees $660 billion in Paris, raised its position on U.S. stocks to “overweight” from “neutral,” Franz Wenzel , deputy director of investment strategy, said. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:58:19 GMT)
Generali profits fall on investment losses
VENICE, Italy—Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.'s net income fell to €860.9 million ($1.17 billion) in 2008, a 70.5% drop from €2.9 billion ($3.9 billion) the year before, due mainly to investment losses. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:30:12 GMT)
The Investment Opportunity You Can't Afford to Miss
How would you like some completely tax-free investment growth? (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:32:09 GMT)
Enfinity gets $64M investment
Enfinity, a Belgian solar energy company with U.S. headquarters in Sacramento, has secured a $64 million investment from a European private-equity company. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:59:47 GMT)
President-elect: Private investment to help spark energy development - El Salvador
Private as well as public investment will be needed to advance development and diversification of El Salvador's energy sector, according to president-elect Mauricio Funes' 2009-14 government program. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:22:16 GMT)
Kelly Asked To Explain Involvement In South African Investment Scandal
R&B singer R. KELLY has been formerly requested to detail the full extent of his involvement in an alleged investment scam by South African court officials. The Bump N' ... (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:56:40 GMT)
Ivanhoe Mines tumbles 14% on investment deal delay
Shares of Ivanhoe Mines Ltd tumbled as much as 14% Friday after the Canadian-based mining company indicated an investment deal with the Mongolian government won’t come before April. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:35:14 GMT)
Watch for Positive Changes in Investment Climate
Rather than shaking your head over the stock market’s gyrations, try to focus on building an investment strategy for the future - which may be brighter than you thought. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 06:08:46 GMT)
Obama: Investment in energy research creates jobs
POMONA, Calif. (AP) — President Barack Obama on Thursday said his administration’s plans to investment heavily in energy research during hard times will create the kinds of jobs and technology the United States needs to survive economically. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 06:36:35 GMT)
China Investment Corp cautious about financial derivatives
China Investment Corporation (CIC), the country's sovereign wealth fund, was taking cautious stance toward investments and would not invest in financial derivatives that had no obvious relationship with the real economy, CIC chairman Lou Jiwei said in Beijing Saturday at the China Development Forum 2009. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 09:31:09 GMT)
Ivanhoe Mines tumbles 14% on investment deal delay
Shares of Ivanhoe Mines Ltd tumbled as much as 14% Friday after the Canadian-based mining company indicated an investment deal with the Mongolian government won’t come before April. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 10:04:04 GMT)
CIC cautious about financial derivatives investment
BEIJING -- China Investment Corp. (CIC), the country's sovereign wealth fund, was taking a cautious stance toward investments and would not invest in financial derivatives that had no obvious relationship with the real economy, CIC chairman Lou Jiwei said here Saturday at the China Development Forum 2009. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:30:59 GMT)
Your Child's Math Skills: An Investment That Always Pays Off
(ARA) - You may be surprised to know that an investment in your child's education doesn't necessarily include a deposit into a college savings account. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:05:10 GMT)
Qtel wins double at TMT Finance and Investment Middle East Awards
Qtel continued its run of industry accolades this week, winning 'Outstanding Leader of the Year' and 'Telecom Deal of the Year Middle East' at the TMT Finance and Investment Middle East Awards, held in Doha, Qatar. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:36:30 GMT)
Asphalt Shingles -- Are They The Best Investment For Your Home?
(ARA) - During this time of economic uncertainty, you may be hesitant to invest money in your home. It is important to remember, though, that your home is a valuable asset. In order to maintain your investment, home maintenance or repair projects are essential. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:03:40 GMT)
Rowswell pushes feds for investment in gateway strategy
The lobbying for senior government investment into Sault Ste. Marie's ambitious global transportation gateway strategy is intensifying.[...] (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:05:47 GMT)
Obama: Investment in energy research creates jobs
POMONA, Calif. (AP) — President Barack Obama on Thursday said his administration’s plans to investment heavily in energy research during hard times will create the kinds of jobs and technology the United States needs to survive economically. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:08:46 GMT)
Bangkok Post : IS PROPERTY STILL A GOOD INVESTMENT?
As the global economic storm continues to batter investors large and small, a long-standing safeguard for the average person has been to diversify investment as a key strategy for survival. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:25:03 GMT)
China Investment Corp. cautious about financial derivatives
China Investment Corp. (CIC), the country's sovereign wealth fund, was taking a cautious stance toward investments and would not invest in financial derivatives that had no obvious relationship with the real economy, CIC chairman Lou Jiwei said Saturday at the China Development Forum 2009. These derivative financial products should be phased out of the financial market, Lou said. The CIC ... (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:29:31 GMT)
Farmers Say Alpacas Provide Solid Investment
There was lots of commotion at a local farm Saturday as crowds turn out to learn about alpacas. Staff at White River Alpacas in Marshfield say in this economy, this animal is a good investment. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:14:54 GMT)
Childrens' Investment Fund sells Indian state bank holdings
HONG KONG, March 22 (Reuters) - The Childrens' Investment Fund, the $9.5 billion London activist hedge fund, has liquidated its holdings in Indian state-owned banks, according to the Financial Times, in one of the biggest single selldowns by a foreign institutional investor in the country's stock market. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:54:06 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-03-22 05:09 Childrens' Investment Fund sells Indian state bank holdings
HONG KONG, March 22 (Reuters) - The Childrens' Investment Fund, the $9.5 billion London activist hedge fund, has liquidated its holdings in Indian state-owned banks, according to the Financial Times, in one of the biggest single selldowns by a foreign institutional investor in the country's stock market. In the past three months, the fund has sold holdings in eight banks, from state-owned Bank ... (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:37:48 GMT)
Ivanhoe Mines tumbles 14% on investment deal delay
Shares of Ivanhoe Mines Ltd tumbled as much as 14% Friday after the Canadian-based mining company indicated an investment deal with the Mongolian government won’t come before April. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:08:04 GMT)
Remodel Your Kitchen for a Great Return on Investment
(ARA) - Remodeling a current home instead of buying a new one is a popular decision among homeowners in today's economy and housing market. It's also a wise choice, for when the time comes to sell, the return on investment for many remodeling projects is significant, especially in the kitchen. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:28:05 GMT)
Are corporate bonds an investment that I should consider?
The reputation of corporate bonds has suffered from business failures or investment scandals. Though they can have a greater risk of volatility, depending on the strength of the underlying corporation, they also pay a steady income, can be traded on the open market and provide a hedge against falling stock prices. Let members of the Financial Planning Association of Greater Indiana help advise ... (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:40:35 GMT)
Hevesi advisor, ex-investment chief indicted in state pension fraud
The former chief investment officer of the state pension fund and the top political strategist for ex-state Comptroller Alan Hevesi were indicted yesterday on securities fraud, grand larceny, money laundering and other charges in what could be the biggest scandal ever involving the $120 billion state retirement fund. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:43:41 GMT)
Watch for Positive Changes in Investment Climate
Rather than shaking your head over the stock market’s gyrations, try to focus on building an investment strategy for the future - which may be brighter than you thought. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:23:31 GMT)
Plea for 'clean coal' investment
The miners' strike generation will be betrayed without investment in clean coal technology, says an ex-Wales Office minister. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:31:47 GMT)
China still welcomes foreign investment: minister
China's commerce minister said on Sunday that the country was still open to foreign investment after the government rejected Coca-Cola's $2.4 billion bid to buy top Chinese juice maker Huiyuan (1886.HK). (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:32:08 GMT)
ETF investment continues to lag provident funds
Bond ETFs, which normally account for the bulk of net investment, raised just NIS 48 million in February. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:40:23 GMT)
5 investment secrets
Accept that you cannot judge the quality of a single trade or investment by whether you made a profit or loss. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:41:37 GMT)
Govt to relax foreign investment rules
Finance Minister Bill English is planning to simplify foreign investment rules. National, in Opposition, opposed the previous government's restrictions on overseas ownership of Auckland International Airport. Business Editor Dene Mackenzie investigates. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:24:21 GMT)
Investment review to cover three areas
The planned review of the Overseas Investment Act would be over three broad areas, Finance Minister Bill English said. "The review will focus on the most problematic areas of the legislation so that unnecessary barriers to foreign investment can be quickly identified and removed. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:24:41 GMT)
France investment seminar spotlights Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge - Investment opportunity in Vietnam was high on the agenda of a seminar held in France on March 19 jointly by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Rhone-Alps region and the French Business Association in Lyon (MEDEF). (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:03:40 GMT)
BoI plans major overhaul of incentives in bid to lure more investment
The Board of Investment (BoI) is revising all its conditions and incentives to make them more attractive to different investment projects. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:21:56 GMT)
Abu Dhabi investment arm buying big stake in Daimler
Abu Dhabi will buy a big piece of Daimler as the German carmaker announced Sunday that it will do a special issue of shares and sell them to the oil-rich Emirate’s Aabar investment arm for $2.6 billion. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:47:49 GMT)
UAE investment fund takes 9.1 pct stake in Daimler
An Abu Dhabi state investment fund has agreed to take a 9.1-percent stake in Germany's Daimler, the manufacturer of Mercedes Benz cars and the world's biggest truck maker, the companies said Sunday. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:46:33 GMT)
Minister: China still welcomes foreign investment
China still welcomes foreign investment despite its rejection of Coca-Cola Co.'s bid to buy a fruit juice producer, the commerce minister said, trying to reassure uneasy foreign companies. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:15:57 GMT)
UBS to move investment center to Ballantyne facility in south Charlotte
UBS is relocating an investment center that offers phone advice to “emerging affluent” clients into 17,000 square feet in Ballantyne Corporate Park. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:08:05 GMT)
Gold Advances as Falling Dollar Fuels Haven Investment Demand
March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Gold gained in Asia as a weaker dollar fueled demand for the precious metal as an alternative investment and store of value. Gold has risen 3.2 percent in the past week as the dollar index , which tracks the greenback against six major trading partners, slumped 4.2 percent. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:15:24 GMT)
Abu Dhabi boosts stake in Daimler investment firm
The Abu Dhabi company buying 9.1 percent of carmaker Daimler AG says its state-owned financial backer is increasing its stake in the investment firm. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:43:54 GMT)
Barclays appoints Izzat Nuseibeh as CEO of investment banking unit in Qatar
Barclays announces the appointment of Izzat Nuseibeh, as Chief Executive Officer of the Investment Banking and Investment Management (IBIM) arm of Barclays PLC in Qatar, based in the Qatar Financial Centre. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:06:40 GMT)
Singapore Expects Lower Investment Return on Reserves (Update1)
March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Singapore expects the returns on the investment of its reserves to be lower in the next 20 years amid a “less benign” environment, Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said in Parliament today. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:14:51 GMT)
Fidelity’s India Fund Manager to Leave After Investment Review
March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Fidelity Investments said Arun Mehra , the manager of its $1.1 billion India fund , is leaving after an investment review. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:00:39 GMT)
Abu Dhabi boosts stake in Daimler investment firm
A company owned by the government of Abu Dhabi has pumped an additional $1.41 billion into Aabar Investment PJSC, giving the emirate majority control in the investment firm set to become Daimler AG's biggest shareholder. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:37:24 GMT)
China Still Welcomes Foreign Investment, Minister Says
Some Western media had interpreted this rejection as meaning “China did not welcome foreign investment, but this is a big misunderstanding,” Commerce Minister Chen Deming told a forum in Beijing, according to Reuters. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:35:57 GMT)
Treasury Statement on Public-Private Investment Program (Text)
March 23 (Bloomberg) -- The following is a reformatted statement released today by the U.S. Treasury about its Public- Private Investment Program. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:23:09 GMT)
Fidelity’s India Fund Manager to Leave After Investment Review
March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Fidelity Investments said Arun Mehra , the manager of its $1.1 billion India fund , is leaving after an investment review. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:23:19 GMT)
Gold Falls As Rising Stocks Reduce Investment Appeal
Gold Falls As Rising Stocks Reduce Investment Appeal (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:49:08 GMT)
Signet Capital Writes Down Weavering Fund Investment to Zero
March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Signet Capital Management Ltd., a hedge fund investor that overseas about $2 billion, wrote down to zero an investment in Weavering Capital , the London-based hedge fund that filed for administration last week. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:52:55 GMT)
Georgia’s Saakashvili Seeks to Reverse Decline in Investment
March 23 (Bloomberg) -- President Mikheil Saakashvili seeks to revive slumping foreign investment in Georgia as economic growth in the former Soviet republic slows because of the global financial crisis and the aftermath of a war with Russia. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:04:19 GMT)
French Government Investment Fund Seeks Seat on Valeo Board
March 23 (Bloomberg) -- France’s state investment fund has asked for a seat on the board of car-parts maker Valeo SA , of which it’s the second-largest shareholder. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:58:21 GMT)
Ukraine eager for gas investment
Ukraine, which needs several billion euros to modernise and extend its aging gas infrastructure, vowed on Monday to run its strategic pipeline network more transparently in exchange for western investment. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:51:06 GMT)
Ukraine eager for gas investment
Ukraine, which needs several billion euros to modernise and extend its aging gas infrastructure, vowed on Monday to run its strategic pipeline network more transparently in exchange for western investment. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:51:06 GMT)
Daimler Says Abu Dhabi Investment Will Provide Cash Advantage
March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Daimler AG , the second-largest maker of luxury cars, said the sale of a 9.1 percent stake to an Abu Dhabi investment fund gives it an advantage over rivals that have yet to seek additional cash as automotive markets shrink. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:00:12 GMT)
Danish firm doubles investment in Nebraska plant
Novozymes will double its investment in a new enzyme plant in Nebraska up to $200 million, so the Danish company will be ready for the ethanol boom that company officials still expect. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:01:03 GMT)
Danish firm doubles investment in Nebraska plant
Novozymes will double its investment in a new enzyme plant in Nebraska up to $200 million, so the Danish company will be ready for the ethanol boom that company officials still expect. At a groundbreaking on Tuesday, Novozymes officials will announce the... (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:29:07 GMT)
Investment firm faked links to Warren Buffett, SEC says
A supposed international real estate investment company in Palmdale, which claimed Buffett was 'honorary chairman,' is shut down. Federal authorities shut down a supposed international real estate investment firm Monday, accusing its owners of siphoning off hundreds of thousands of dollars into Philippine bank accounts while falsely claiming that billionaire investor Warren Buffett was the ... (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:52:04 GMT)
Gold Climbs in Asia as Dollar Drop Increases Investment Demand
March 24 (Bloomberg) -- Gold gained in Asia as the dollar declined, boosting demand for the precious metal as a store of value and an alternative investment. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:00:12 GMT)
Barclays to Double Japan Investment Banking Staff (Update1)
March 24 (Bloomberg) -- Barclays Plc , the U.K. bank that bought Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.’s U.S. business, said it plans to double investment banking staff in Japan as rivals including Credit Suisse Group AG cut back. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:35:22 GMT)
Fortescue Metals Says CIC Investment Talks Continuing (Update1)
March 24 (Bloomberg) -- Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. , Australia’s third-largest iron ore exporter, said investment talks are still continuing with China Investment Corp., the $200 billion sovereign wealth fund. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:45:16 GMT)
Lloyd’s of London Profit Falls on Lower Investment Returns
March 24 (Bloomberg) -- Lloyd’s of London, the world’s biggest insurance market, said pretax profit declined 51 percent last year on lower investment returns. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:35:26 GMT)
Kuwait investment firms' assets slump
Assets held by Kuwaiti investment companies slumped by 32 billion dollars in the six months to January as a result of the global economic meltdown, official media said on Tuesday. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:53:01 GMT)
Mexico Investment-Grade Rating Is Safe, Moody’s Says (Correct)
(Corrects to say Mexico’s investment-grade rating isn’t in danger in first paragraph.) March 24 (Bloomberg) -- Mexico isn’t in danger of losing its investment-grade credit rating, said Moody’s Investors Service. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:14:39 GMT)
Australia Again Dithers On Chinese Investment
The investment regulatory agency said it needed another 90 days to review China Minmetals' acquisition of OZ Minerals. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:27 GMT)
New Toxic Assets Plan Seeking Managers for Public-Private Investment Funds
The plan seeks managers for private-public investment funds. Here's what the government is looking for. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:05:26 GMT)
Mexico Investment-Grade Rating Is Safe, Moody’s Says (Update2)
March 24 (Bloomberg) -- Mexico’s investment-grade credit rating is safe as talk of the nation becoming a failed state that’s overrun by drug lords is “far-fetched,” said Moody’s Investors Service. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:05:30 GMT)
Mexico Investment-Grade Rating Is Safe, Moody’s Says (Update3)
March 24 (Bloomberg) -- Mexico’s investment-grade credit rating is safe as talk of the nation becoming a failed state that’s overrun by drug lords is “far-fetched,” said Moody’s Investors Service. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:05:40 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs fell $1.33 or 1.2 percent, to $110.60. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:51:53 GMT)
SEC freezes assets of L.A. man accused of running boiler-room-style investment operation
The agency says Clement Ejedawe and two of his companies, Innova Energy and Innova Leasing and Management, allegedly cheated at least 30 people out of $1.3 million. The Securities and Exchange Commission said Tuesday that it had obtained a court order freezing the assets of a Los Angeles man accused of running a boiler-room-style investment operation that allegedly cheated at least 30 people out ... (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:37:09 GMT)
Korea National Pension Adjusts Investment Strategy
SEOUL -(Dow Jones)- South Korea's National Pension Service has adopted a more flexible approach to its investment strategy as a response to financial market volatility, the Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs said Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:58:19 GMT)
Gulf Investment to resume DSM trading
Gulf Investment Group, a licensed brokerage firm at the Qatari bourse which was barred for two months in February from conducting transactions for violating some key internal regulations of the equity market, will resume operations from March 29. The firm appealed the decision of the Disciplinary Committee of the Doha Securities Market and won a reduction in the ban period based on 'the ... (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:06:50 GMT)
ASEAN to sign investment deals with China, S Korea
The Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) may soon ink investment deals with China and South Korea to boost economic integration, the Jakarta Post quoted an ASEAN official as saying on Wednesday. The pacts are part of a series of deals under ASEAN's free trade agreement (FTA) signed with China in 2006 and with South Korea in 2006. "The pact with China could be signed next month in ... (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:57:38 GMT)
Arab Investment signs contract with Plexus Information and Computer Systems
Arab Investment Company signs contract with Plexus Information and Computer Systems - Kuwait to redesign and restructure the Arab Investment Company website. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:51:40 GMT)
Gold Climbs for First Day in Four in Asia on Investment Demand
March 25 (Bloomberg) -- Gold gained for the first day in four in Asia as investment demand increased after the Federal Reserve’s plan to buy debt fueled concerns about inflationary pressures ahead. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:28:35 GMT)
Bank of America’s Italian Investment Banking Head Said to Quit
March 25 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of America Corp.’s head of investment banking in Italy, Andrea Pellegrini, has resigned, two people familiar with the decision said. Pellegrini wasn’t immediately available to comment. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:37:39 GMT)
Investment boom over
THE investment boom is over -- for now. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT)
Pitt To Review Investment Practices In Fraud Loss
The University of Pittsburgh has ordered a review of its investment practices while it tries to recoup $65 million it put in the hands of two money managers who are now accused of fraud. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:27:04 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 $2.25 or 2.0 percent, to $112.85. Morgan Stanley rose $1.42 or 5.7 percent, to $26.54. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:31:26 GMT)
Downturn hammers hotel investment
Hotel investment is down by 77 per cent across the country, with $1.1 billion according to an investment report released by Colliers International Hotels on Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:38:32 GMT)
Publicis Execs Contribute to Investment Plan
PARIS Publicis Groupe said 136 key company executives, of the 159 eligible, have contributed to the company's co-executive investment program announced earlier this month. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:55:23 GMT)
SEC Obtains Emergency Court Order To Freeze Assets of Chicago-Area Investment Adviser
(RTTNews) - The Securities and Exchange Commission announced Wednesday that it has obtained an emergency court order freezing the assets of a Chicago-area investment adviser and two of its principals who are alleged to have misappropriated more than $4 million in client assets by transferring them to third parties, and incorrectly reported the net asset and other investment values to investors. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:57:51 GMT)
Fears over UK defence industry investment
A concerted drive to raise the profile of the defence industry is to be launched by its leading UK executives amid fears crucial investment could be at risk as the government pumps funds into beleaguered industries. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:23:25 GMT)
Baylor hires new chief investment officer
On Wednesday, Baylor named Kent Muckel of the Colorado University Foundation as Chief Investment Officer, a spot left vacant in July 2008. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:19:09 GMT)
Qatar First Investment Bank opens
The Qatar First Investment Bank was officially opened this week during a ceremony at the Museum of Islamic Art that was attended by former US president Bill Clinton. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:06:50 GMT)
Kansai Electric to Increase Investment, Spend on Renewables
March 26 (Bloomberg) -- Kansai Electric Power Co. , Japan’s second-largest generator, will increasing capital investment, spending more on building solar power plants and new generators that emit less carbon dioxide. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:47:12 GMT)
Abu Dhabi Investment House eyes US, Europe distressed assets
26 March 2009 Abu Dhabi Investment House (Adih) aims to capitalise on opportunities in distressed assets in the US and European countries, said its Deputy Chief Executive Officer Fawaz Al Jowder. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:20:16 GMT)
Kansai Electric to Increase Investment, Add Solar (Update2)
March 26 (Bloomberg) -- Kansai Electric Power Co. , Japan’s second-largest generator, will increase capital investment, spending more on building solar power plants and new generators that emit less carbon dioxide. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:32:20 GMT)
Investment will make Wales’ schools ‘fit for 21st century’
FORTY schools and colleges across Wales are to benefit from nearly £109m of investment over the next three years. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:13:59 GMT)
Gold Rises As Weaker Dollar Increases Investment Appeal
Gold Rises As Weaker Dollar Increases Investment Appeal (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:03:33 GMT)
Business investment revised up in Q4
Business investment fell by 1.5% quarter-on-quarter in the last three months of 2008, although that was revised up from an initial estimate of a 3.9% slump. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:37:00 GMT)
MINING FINANCE / INVESTMENT
Crisis? What crisis? The world's biggest bank just declared a 35% increase in 2008 profits; gold stocks, led by AngloGold Ashanti, show up an investment world roaring with opportunities. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:05:23 GMT)
Private Investment Group Says Amenable To New Regulations
Private Investment Group Says Amenable To New Regulations (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:33:33 GMT)
UPDATE: Mass. Investment Adviser Charged In Alleged $3 Million Fraud
A Massachusetts investment adviser has been charged with fraudulently taking more than $3 million from his clients and using the money for personal expenses, according to a statement from the office of Secretary of the Commonwealth William F. Galvin. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:28:05 GMT)
Top Massachusetts regulator accuses investment adviser of misusing $3M in client funds
Massachusetts' top securities regulator has accused a Wilbraham investment adviser of fraud for allegedly using more than $3 million in (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:48:58 GMT)
CPP investment board issues bonds to build war chest
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is going on a big buying spree and it's issuing debt to help expand its sandbox. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:52:04 GMT)
Reaping the benefits of surge in residental property investment
Dubbo is reaping the benefits of a surge in residential property investment as record low interest rates and global economic crisis drive demand for the safety of bricks and mortar. Rod Crowfoot, the chairman of the Orana division of the Real Estate Institute of NSW, said a rush of activity hit about six weeks ago and shows no signs of abating. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:59:12 GMT)
Banks borrow less, investment firms more from Fed
Commercial banks trimmed their borrowing over the past week from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program, while investment houses drew more loans. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:41:10 GMT)
Banks borrow less, investment firms more from Fed
Commercial banks trimmed their borrowing over the past week from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program, while investment houses drew more loans. The Fed reported Thursday that commercial banks averaged $62.8 billion in daily borrowing over the week... (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:14:31 GMT)
€15m investment to create 35 jobs
A MAJOR investment at online payment company PayPal will create 35 highly-skilled jobs, it was announced yesterday. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:46:59 GMT)
Citi wins Hanwha Investment Trust Management QFII mandate
Citi Securities and Fund Services, a division of Global Transaction Services, has been appointed trustee and local custodian for South Korea’s Hanwha Investment Trust Management Co “Hanwha ITMC”. Unde (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:25:58 GMT)
William Galvin: Investment adviser misused $3M
Massachusetts' top securities regulator accused a Wilbraham investment adviser of fraud for allegedly using more than $3 million in client money on personal expenses,... (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:21:16 GMT)
Banks borrow less, investment firms more from Fed
WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve says commercial banks trimmed their borrowing over the past week from its emergency lending program, while investment houses drew more loans. The Fed says c... (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 06:40:33 GMT)
Allied Irish Banks under investigation for property investment fraud
Britain's anti-corruption watchdog said Thursday it has begun investigating an alleged 56 million-pound ($81 million) property investment fraud on Allied Irish Banks PLC. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:26:44 GMT)
THAILAND TO OPEN TWO MORE INVESTMENT OFFICES IN CHINA
BANGKOK, March 27 (Bernama) -- Thailand is planning a proactive move to woo investments from China, including opening two more offices of the Board of Investment (BOI) there. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:06:38 GMT)
Segregated Funds: Investment Protection For Canadian Citizens
Wouldn't it be great if you could purchase an investment that benefits from growth in the financial markets and also has a no-loss guarantee? If you are a Canadian citizen, you can do exactly that by investing in a segregated fund . (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:14:52 GMT)
Accounting for investment income
Lower earning rates ease the pain of sharing your investment income with the IRS, but you'll have more paperwork. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:00:00 GMT)
Ahead of the Bell: Investment Banks
An analyst initiated coverage of investment banks Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley Friday, saying the former is positioned to benefit from the inward focus of many of its once formidable competitors. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:06:00 GMT)
Chinalco Gets $21 Billion in Loans for Rio Investment (Update2)
March 27 (Bloomberg) -- Aluminum Corp. of China said four Chinese banks agreed to lend $21 billion to help fund its proposed $19.5 billion investment in Rio Tinto Group. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:08:55 GMT)
Volatility and risk: the cycle for direct investment
THE queue outside the Prime Minister's office is growing as commercial property developers seek potential handouts from the Australian Business Investment Partnership, commonly known as RuddBank. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:10:57 GMT)
Dream-team investment banking
Imagine you're running an expansion team and the New York Yankees run into major financial problems. Derek Jeter and A-Rod are suddenly available...and affordable. That's the position in the M&A world where Peter J. Solomon, the 70-year-old head of his own investment bank, finds himself today. Solomon left Lehman Brothers, where he was a vice chairman of the firm and co-chairman of investment ... (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:22:47 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 $2.28 or 2.0 percent, to $109.71. Morgan Stanley fell $.53 or 2.1 percent, to $25.12. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:16:01 GMT)
Get educated about investment fraud
Although identity theft is most commonly spoken about when it comes to fraud, investment fraud still affects one in 20 Canadians, according to the RCMP.[...] (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:34:05 GMT)
Apollo Investment shares soar after upgrades
Shares of Apollo Investment Corp. surged Friday after an analyst upgraded the investment management company, citing an attractive share price and saying concerns over the company's debt obligation are unnecessary. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:26:34 GMT)
Bank of America May Raise Investment Bankers’ Salaries by 70%
March 27 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of America Corp. plans to increase some investment bankers’ salaries by as much as 70 percent following the takeover of Merrill Lynch & Co., people familiar with the proposal said. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:27:10 GMT)
Bank of America May Increase Salaries for Investment Bankers
March 28 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of America Corp. plans to increase some investment bankers’ salaries by as much as 70 percent following the takeover earlier this year of Merrill Lynch & Co., people familiar with the proposal said. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:28:43 GMT)
Foreign investment cash flows in Viet Nam
Viet Nam lured about US$6 billion in foreign direct investment in the first quarter of this year, 60 per cent of the figure for the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:31:46 GMT)
Fitch downgrades Gulf General Investment Company to 'BB+'
Fitch Ratings has today downgraded Dubai-based Gulf General Investment Company's (GGICO) Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and senior unsecured rating to 'BB+' from 'BBB', respectively. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:51:30 GMT)
Your Child's Math Skills: An Investment That Always Pays Off
(ARA) - You may be surprised to know that an investment in your child's education doesn't necessarily include a deposit into a college savings account. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:25:16 GMT)
India an investment destination for surplus economies: Expert
Kolkata, Mar 28 : India is a great investment destination for surplus economies like Japan and Germany that are currently facing challenges due to the current turmoil in global economy. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:45:38 GMT)
East China's Jiangsu led growth in investment, consumption in Jan.-Feb.
China's eastern province of Jiangsu had the fastest growth rates for investment and consumption among the country's economically developed regions in the first two months of this year, the provincial economic and trade commission said Saturday. Boosting investment and consumption are the major methods China plans to use to support growth during the global downturn. Jiangsu's urban fixed-asset ... (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:20:47 GMT)
Experts say longer cooling—off period for investment products not always better
SINGAPORE : The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently issued stricter guidelines to regulate the sale of investment products. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:54:25 GMT)
Experts say longer cooling-off period for investment products not always better
SINGAPORE : The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently issued stricter guidelines to regulate the sale of investment products. But in a public forum on Saturday, some raised concerns that the proposals do not go far enough. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:15:12 GMT)
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