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Premier welcomes Chinese investment in FMG
Premier Colin Barnett has welcomed China’s substantial stake in Fortescue Metals Group, saying Australia needs to encourage Chinese investment in its mining and resources sector. Mr Barnett said he b (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:26:02 GMT)

Investment firm Ramius increases Harmar-based Tollgrade stake
Global investment firm Ramius Capital LLC now owns 14.4 percent of Tollgrade Communications Inc. stock, a securities filing this week indicates. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:02:33 GMT)

Scottish Telecom Firm Lands GBP1.25m Investment to Fuel International Growth
LIVINGSTON, Scotland, April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Edinburgh based telecoms company, CIQUAL has secured investment of GBP1.25m to accelerate product development and sales to the global marketplace. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:11:08 GMT)

State premier supports Chinese investment in Australia
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has welcomed China's substantial stake in Fortescue Metals Group (FMG), and said on Wednesday Australia needs to encourage Chinese investment in its mining and resources sector. "The important thing is that we retain Australian control of the companies and the projects on our terms, and I think 17 percent does not conflict with that," Barnett told reporters. ... (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:22:47 GMT)

Global Investment to Post Results After Central Bank Approval
April 1 (Bloomberg) -- Global Investment House KSCC, Kuwait’s biggest investment bank whose shares were halted from trading because of non-disclosure of full-year earnings, said it will release the results after approval from the central bank. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:45:29 GMT)

Investment bank cuts 20% of its brokers
Investment bank Canaccord Capital will slash 20 per cent of its brokers in Canada, its second staff reduction in five months, a spokesperson for the company said yesterday. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:48:41 GMT)

Canaccord Capital cuts investment advisers by 75
(Apr 1, 2009) -- Canaccord Capital Inc. says it expects to reduce annual costs by $15 million with its latest efficiency drive, which will reduce the number of investment advisers across the country by 75. The Vancouver-based investment dealer said yesterday it would provide bridge financing for the remaining investment advisers who take on additional clients. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:51:10 GMT)

Public agencies slow in disbursing investment budgets
State Railway of Thailand, Pattaya Municipality, Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Corrections Department are the top five public agencies and state enterprises with the lowest disbursement of investment budgets in the 2009 fiscal year. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:57:44 GMT)

Russia clears Total Kharyaga 2009 investment plan
MOSCOW, April 1 (Reuters) - Russia has cleared French oil major Total's investment plan for Russia's northern Kharyaga field for 2009 at $403.7 million, the energy ministry said on Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:20:10 GMT)

Fortress Investment skips dividend payment
Alternative asset manager Fortress Investment Group LLC said Wednesday it will not pay out a quarterly dividend for the first quarter. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:24:31 GMT)

Rio Tinto cites German OK for Chinese investment
Mining company Rio Tinto Group said Wednesday that German regulators have approved the proposed $19.5 billion investment by China's state-owned Chinalco, a deal that still must clear regulatory hurdles in several other countries. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:21:40 GMT)

Call for calm on Chinese investment
Fortescue Metals director Graeme Rowley has sought to placate fears regarding Chinese investment in Australia, saying the Federal Government has shown it will judge any foreign investment on merit. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:30:10 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 $2.01 or 1.9 percent, to $108.03. Morgan Stanley rose $.72 or 3.2 percent, to $23.49. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:44:20 GMT)

Investment firm charged in Madoff case
The State of Massachusetts' securities division on Wednesday charged investment firm Fairfield Greenwich with fraudulently representing its dealings with convicted Ponzi mastermind Bernard Madoff. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:38:17 GMT)

Equity investment
Private-equity investment in the UK reached just £2bn in the first quarter of 2009, according to the Centre for Management Buy-out Research at Nottingham University, with two thirds of this total from just one deal. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:23:59 GMT)

Canadian stocks undervalued, investment managers say
Even as equity markets have yet to produce a sustained rally in the first few months of 2009, Canadian investment managers have become increasingly bullish. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:33:25 GMT)

Funding HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria 'Smart Investment,' U.N. Secretary General Ban Says
Funding programs aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria is a "smart investment," United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Monday in a video message to a meeting in Cacares, Spain, to call on donors to fund United Nations-supported efforts against the three diseases, Xinhuanet reports. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:17:56 GMT)

Canadian Imperial Drops ‘World Markets’ From Investment Bank
April 1 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce said it dropped “World Markets” from the name of its investment-banking business. The unit of the Toronto-based company will be called CIBC, according to an internal memo. The firm will retain CIBC World Markets Inc. as its legal name. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:13:32 GMT)

Elpida May Receive Investment From Taiwan Memory, Nikkei Says
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- Elpida Memory Inc. may receive investment from Taiwan Memory Inc. the Nikkei newspaper said, citing an interview with Elpida President Yukio Sakamoto . (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:34:47 GMT)

Rio boss backs calls for greater Chinese investment
Rio Tinto has backed calls for greater Chinese investment in Australian mining companies, likening their involvement to Japan's influence in the 1980s. Rio Tinto iron ore division chief executive Sam (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:41:12 GMT)

Rio backs calls for Chinese investment
RIO Tinto has backed calls for greater Chinese investment in Australian mining companies, likening their involvement to Japan's influence in the 1980s. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:15:00 GMT)

Live Chat: Golden investment tips
Are you always at a loss while planning your finances? Are you aware of the investment options available in the market? How best can you plan your finances? (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:03:40 GMT)

Thailand opens new investment promotion office in China
Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) opened on Thursday a new overseas office in Beijing, China to woo more Chinese investments in Thailand, senior official said in a press release on Thursday. The new office in Beijing is the BOI's second office in China after the first one in Shanghai, the BOI press release said, adding that the BOI plans to open the third office in Guangzhou by the third ... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:21:26 GMT)

Bayan Investment announces financial results
Bayan Investment Company announced its annual financial results for the year ended 31 December 2008, which showed net profits of KD11.2m and earning per share valued at 30 Fils, compared to the performance of the last year as the company posted a net profit of KD7.5m with 20 Fils earning per share, realizing an increase of KD3.7m at a growth rate of 49.3%. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:21:30 GMT)

Total Warns Investment Target May Be Hit by Project Delays
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- Total SA , Europe’s third-largest oil company, warned that possible project delays may result in lower-than-planned investment spending this year. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:47:13 GMT)

Total Warns Investment May Be Hit by Project Delays (Update2)
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- Total SA , Europe’s third-largest oil company, warned that possible project delays may result in lower-than-planned investment spending this year. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:32:17 GMT)

Global Renewable-Energy Investment Drops 53% in First Quarter
New investment in so-called clean energy dropped to $13.3 billion in the period from $28.3 billion a year earlier, the London-based research company said today in an e-mailed statement. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:46:40 GMT)

BG Group to Maintain Investment, Dividend Payouts, Wilson Says
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- BG Group Plc , the U.K.’s third- largest natural-gas producer, will maintain investment and dividend payouts following the recent decline in oil and gas prices, Chairman Robert Wilson said. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:35:22 GMT)

Clean tech investment drops in first quarter: surveys
Worldwide investment in clean technology suffered a steep decline in the first quarter of 2009 as the difficulty of pushing through initial public offerings (IPOs) of start-ups across many sectors hit record lows, three surveys showed on Wednesday. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:10:19 GMT)

MINING FINANCE / INVESTMENT
What's happened to "Great Depression II?" If you got stoned, you may have missed it, along with some of the best investment opportunities seen in the past 60 years. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:20:22 GMT)

Repo market vulnerable, investment industry tells Ottawa
Pockets of “illiquidity” in the financial system could disrupt markets, and “vigilant” monitoring by authorities and possible intervention plans are required, Ian Russell, president of the Investment Industry Association of Canada, warned a federal standing committee on finance Thursday morning. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:47:00 GMT)

Recession-hit India to tap Kuwait for investment
With the global economic recession deepening, India will tap Kuwait for investment funds in the country's burgeoning infrastructure sector and sign two pacts when Vice President Hamid Ansari goes to the oil-rich Gulf emirate on a three-day visit Monday. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:55:57 GMT)

Power-price wrangle blamed on poor investment planning
VietNamNet Bridge – Poor investment planning for the Son Dong electricity plant has led to major headaches for Government officials as State firms wrangle over electricity prices from the plant in the northern province of Bac Giang. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:49:26 GMT)

Report: Global clean-energy investment falls 53%
New global investment in renewable-energy projects fell 53 percent in the first quarter, an indication money from government stimulus packages has been slow to reach the industry, a report concluded Thursday. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:25:21 GMT)

Investment Options for the Latter Retirement Years
The financial crisis has put front and center people's fears of running out of money in retirement. According to a recent consumer retirement study by McKinsey, 61% of defined-contribution participants said they were interested in an investment option that provides guaranteed income in retirement. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:34:44 GMT)

Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs rose $3.93 or 3.6 percent, to $114.22. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:59:26 GMT)

Towngas China Sells Panva LPG Investment for HK$414 Million
April 3 (Bloomberg) -- Towngas China Co. , a unit of Hong Kong’s oldest utility, will sell Panva LPG Investment Holding Ltd. for HK$414 million ($53 million), the company said in a statement to the Hong Kong stock exchange yesterday. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:26:27 GMT)

Freeport Says Mines Unlikely to Ramp Up Investment After Rally
April 3 (Bloomberg) -- Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc ., which lowered production targets last year as the price of copper tumbled, said a rally fueled by Chinese purchases is unlikely to elicit a surge in investment. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:30:22 GMT)

Highmark investment, net incomes drop
Pittsburgh's largest health insurer, Highmark Inc., continued to grow in 2008, but also faced the pressures of a declining U.S. economy, registering big drops in investment income and net income, according to financial details released by the company yesterday. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:25:27 GMT)

CIBC drops 'World Markets' from investment bank
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce said it dropped “World Markets” from the name of its investment-banking business. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:40:48 GMT)

Banks, investment firms borrow less from Fed
WASHINGTON -- Commercial banks and investment firms borrowed less over the past week from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program, a hopeful sign that some credit stresses are easing a bit. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:43:03 GMT)

Investment industry warns Ottawa on repo market
Pockets of "illiquidity” in the financial system could disrupt markets, and "vigilant” monitoring by authorities and possible intervention plans are required, Ian Russell, president of the Investment Industry Association of Canada, warned a federal standing committee on finance Thursday morning. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:44:36 GMT)

Colo. pension investment managers to keep bonuses
The director of Colorado's largest state pension plan rejected lawmakers' suggestions Thursday that he return $1.2 million in bonuses paid to investment managers over the past two years. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:07:03 GMT)

Australian firms should not be anxious over Chinese investment: Chinese Ambassador
Chinese ambassador to Australia Zhang Junsai said here on Friday that Australian firms should not be worried about Chinese investment in the country as they only seek mutual benefits. Upon debates these days for or against investment by Chinese companies, Zhang told Xinhua that "the anxiety stems from two arguments: that Chinese enterprises are state-owned, and that they will subsequently ... (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:16:05 GMT)

Polaroid Sold at Auction to Investment Firm Patriarch Partners
April 3 (Bloomberg) -- Polaroid Corp. , the bankrupt pioneer of instant photography, was sold in an auction to Patriarch Partners LLC, a New York-based private-equity firm that beat out a $42 million offer by a European investment company. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:28:43 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 $.80 or .7 percent, to $113.42. Morgan Stanley fell $.66 or 2.9 percent, to $22.45. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:44:19 GMT)

Govt to set up committee to regulate investment advice
Considering the importance of investor awareness and protection, more so after the global crisis, the government has decided to set up a committee to examine the issue of regulating investment advice. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:43:45 GMT)

Investment seminars may invite trouble
The AARP is reminding consumers to be alert should they choose to accept an invitation to a free lunch and investment seminar. These events are designed to get you to part with your money or, at least, open an account. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:22:55 GMT)

NYC investment adviser found guilty in $11M fraud
Federal prosecutors say a Manhattan investment adviser has been convicted of bilking clients of more than $11 million, partly through a Ponzi scheme. A jury found Hayim Regensberg guilty Friday of securities fraud and wire fraud. The 44-year-old faces up to... (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:59:01 GMT)

CIBC drops 'World Markets' from investment bank
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce said it dropped “World Markets” from the name of its investment-banking business. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:28:12 GMT)

Emirates Islamic Bank introduces 'Flexi' Investment Term Deposit Account
In line with its strategic objective of providing innovative and customer friendly Islamic banking solutions, EIB announced the launch of the 'Flexi' Investment Term Deposit. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:51:40 GMT)

Emirates Islamic Bank introduces 'Flexi' Investment Term Deposit Account
United Arab Emirates, Dubai April 4 th 2009: In line with its strategic objective of providing innovative and customer friendly Islamic banking solutions, EIB EIB announced the launch of the 'Flexi' Investment Term Deposit. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:20:01 GMT)

World Bank Group delegation considers Iraq's investment potential
Representatives of the World Bank Group's board and senior management are visiting Iraq next week to discuss the country's investment potential and underscore the Group's commitment to assisting in its sustainable economic recovery. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:06:30 GMT)

NYC Investment Adviser Guilty in $11M Fraud
Federal prosecutors say a Manhattan investment adviser has been convicted of bilking clients of more than $11 million, in part through a Ponzi scheme. READ MORE>> (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:50:44 GMT)

MGM Mirage hires investment firm
MGM Mirage has hired investment bank Morgan Stanley to help with the potential sales of two properties. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:26:06 GMT)

French investment firm seeks to seize Madoff yacht
French investment manager Meeschaert said on Saturday it had applied for the seizure of a yacht owned by a Bernard Madoff company as part of a battle to claw back client losses from the jailed fraudster. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:39:05 GMT)

Eastday-China's cement output up 10.3% on fixed-asset investment boom
China's cement production expanded10.3 percent year on year to 159 million tonnes in the first two months, amid the booming fixed-asset investment, data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) have shown. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:22:44 GMT)

Investment Dar delays 2008 figure release
Kuwait's Investment Dar has delayed the release of its 2008 earnings. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:07:00 GMT)

What can I deduct this year from my investment costs?
If you're like most people, you incurred a hefty loss in 2008 from your investments. However, you may be able to recoup some of those costs. Interest paid on margin accounts generally is deductible, as are fees paid to investment counselors -- so long as the advice was for investments that produced taxable income. Members of the Financial Planning Association of Greater Indiana may be able to ... (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:10:18 GMT)

China's cement output up 10.3% on fixed-asset investment boom
China's cement production expanded10.3 percent year on year to 159 million tonnes in the first two months, amid the booming fixed-asset investment, data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) have shown. The growth rate was 6.8 percentage points higher than that for December, as the fixed-asset investment accelerated due to the government's 4 trillion yuan (584.8 ... (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:17:00 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. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:23:14 GMT)

April WIM meeting to target investment fraud
State government officials Leslie Van Buskirk and Susan Schilz will present a panel discussion on protection against investment fraud at the April 8 Fond du Lac Women in Management Inc. chapter meeting at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, 1 N. Main St. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:27:36 GMT)

In the Money: Tax Implications of Investment Placement
Everyone hates paying taxes. While we try to avoid letting taxes be the primary consideration for our investment decisions, we do our best to structure our strategies in the most tax-efficient manner. When deciding which investments are appropriate for... (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:18:29 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. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:05:21 GMT)

Yeshiva's Search For New Chief Investment Officer Progressing
After long relying on an investment committee to manage the endowment, Yeshiva University is now looking for a Chief Investment Officer. The new CIO will manage the Yeshiva’s investments on a day-to-day basis. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:19:17 GMT)

Abu Dhabi pumps US$1.4b into Daimler investment firm (Business Times
DUBAI: A company owned by the government of Abu Dhabi has pumped an additional US$1.41 billion (US$1 = RM3.64) into Aabar Investment PJSC, giving the emirate majority control in the investment firm set to become Daimler AG's biggest shareholder. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:10:38 GMT)

Stock Market's Rally Shouldn't Alter Your Investment Strategy
Stock Market's Rally Shouldn't Alter Your Investment Strategy (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:04:36 GMT)

After $1 trillion in investment losses, public pensions turn to taxpayers to rebuild funds
SANTA FE, N.M. - Massive investment losses sustained by public pension funds are pressuring state lawmakers from New Mexico to New York to spend more taxpayer money to shore up their programs, boost the retirement age for newly hired government workers and seek more from employee paychecks. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:16:57 GMT)

Sumitomo Mitsui Undecided on Any Loss on Barclays Investment
April 6 (Bloomberg) -- Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. , Japan’s third-largest bank, said it hasn’t made a decision to take a loss on its investment in Britain’s Barclays Plc. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:17:01 GMT)

Crown rejects Vegas investment speculation
Casino operator Crown said today it was not in talks with MGM or Dubai World in relation to any potential investment by Crown in the City Center development in Las Vegas. “It is Crown Ltd's policy no (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:51:18 GMT)

Inland Western Real Estate Investment Trust buys building in Southlake Town Square
The Inland Western Real Estate Investment Trust is the buyer. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:07:49 GMT)

First Quarter Investment Review
Jeff Mortimer, chief invesment officer for Charles Schwab Investment Management will join Washington Post staff writer Tomoeh Tse to discuss the ups and downs of the mutual fund market. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:51:48 GMT)

Korea Investment Says Auto, Tech Companies Among 2009 Top Picks
April 6 (Bloomberg) -- Korea Investment Trust Management Co., manager of the nation’s best-performing equity fund in the past three years, said carmakers and technology stocks are among its top picks of 2009 as a weaker won boosts market share. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:53:03 GMT)

CIBC drops 'World Markets' from investment bank
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce said it dropped “World Markets” from the name of its investment-banking business. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:24:18 GMT)

£1,000 Easter egg 'wise investment'
A department store is encouraging shoppers to buy Easter eggs for £1,000 in the hope they will increase in value. Selfridges said the eggs, which contain a gold coin, "make for a wise investment". (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:20:26 GMT)

Treasury Department Provides Updated Guidance on Legacy Securities Public-Private Investment Program
WASHINGTON -- As part of an ongoing effort to refine the guidelines and enhance the effectiveness of the Financial Stability Plan programs, the Treasury Department today released additional guidance for potential investors in the securities portion of the Public Private Investment Program (PPIP). The new guidance extends the deadline for application to the program and clarifies that ... (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:38:00 GMT)

Candover: To Halt Investment Activity For Up To 6 Months
Candover: To Halt Investment Activity For Up To 6 Months (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:05:37 GMT)

Kazakhs Seek $10 Billion in Chinese Investment, Minister Says
April 6 (Bloomberg) -- Kazakhstan’s energy minister said the government is seeking $10 billion in Chinese investment, while talks are under way with China’s biggest oil company on the sale of a stake in a local crude producer. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:34:48 GMT)

Colony Capital Weighs Investment in MGM Mirage
Colony Capital , the real-estate-focused private equity firm, is considering a potential investment in MGM Mirage , a person briefed on the talks told DealBook on Monday. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:48:52 GMT)

British minister pushes Iraq investment amid bombs
*British minister urges investment in Iraq (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:10:37 GMT)

West End Production of Greenberg's Three Days of Rain Recoups Investment
The West End production of Richard Greenberg's Three Days of Rain, which opened Jan. 30 and is currently running at the Apollo Theatre through May 9, has recouped its financial investment. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:54:55 GMT)

Brazil Investment Funds See Mar Net Inflows Of BRL3.29 Billion
SAO PAULO -(Dow Jones)- Brazilian investment funds registered net inflows of 3.29 billion Brazilian reals ($1.48 billion) in March as investors regain their appetite for risk, the Brazilian Association of Investment Banks, or Anbid, said Monday. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:57:13 GMT)

Australians Opposed to Chinese Investment in Mining, Poll Says
April 6 (Bloomberg) -- Most Australians oppose Chinese investment in mining companies as the world’s biggest shipper of coal and iron ore mulls Aluminium Corp of China’s $19.5 billion investment in Rio Tinto Group. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:27:08 GMT)

Madoff Scandal Casts Light on Investment Advisers
Investment advisers stand between trillions of dollars of pension money and the investment professionals who want a piece of it. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:17:09 GMT)

CIMB INVESTMENT BANK LAUNCHES BRANCH IN MELAKA
MELAKA, April 7 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank, a leading investment bank in the region, officially launched its fourth branch at Taman Melaka Raya, here today offering investment banking services. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:29:50 GMT)

South Africa: Retail, Investment Banking Spirits at 'Record Low Level'
Johannesburg — CONFIDENCE in investment and retail banking fell to a record low in the first quarter as profits contracted in both market segments in line with a slowing economy, the Ernst & Young Financial Services index shows. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:15:04 GMT)

Survey: China becomes the most attractive emerging market for investment for second consecutive year
The latest survey report published by the Investment Fund Association for Emerging Markets and UK consulting firm Coller Capital, shows that China and Brazil will be the preferred emerging markets for investment funds in the next few years. On the list of the most attractive emerging investment markets for the next 12 months, China is at the top for the second consecutive year, followed by ... (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:16:45 GMT)

CIMB Investment Bank launched in Melaka
MELAKA, April 7 — CIMB Investment Bank, a leading investment bank in the region, officially launched its fourth branch at Taman Melaka Raya, here today offering investment banking services. Deputy Chief Executive, Corporate and Investment Banking, CIMB Group, Datuk Charon Wardini Mokhzani said the branch will offer stock broking services to the retail and corporate community in Melaka and the ... (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:30:44 GMT)

BHEL's Southern Power Unit To Double Its Investment In FY10
(RTTNews) - Power Sector Southern Region, a unit of state-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. or BHEL, is planning to increase its investment more than double during the fiscal year 2010 to purchase high capacity cranes and heating equipment, media reports said. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:42:50 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 $1.62 or 1.4 percent, to $115.03. Morgan Stanley fell $.33 or 1.4 percent, to $22.98. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:45:10 GMT)

INTERVIEW: Doug Nardi Of Legg Mason Investment Counsel: Market Stuck In "No Man's Land"
(RTTNews) - In an interview with RTT News, Doug Nardi, portfolio manager at Legg Mason Investment Counsel attributes Tuesday's losses to anxiety over first quarter earnings, set to kick off after the bell tonight. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:28:20 GMT)

D Sanderson cuts turnaround times with StitchLiner investment
Print finisher D Sanderson (Bookbinders) has seen turnaround improve dramatically following an investment in a Horizon StitchLiner from finishing kit manufacturer Graphic Arts Equipment. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:35:33 GMT)

Naples man part of group charged in $17 million investment scheme
A Naples man was among several charged with running a $17 million investment scheme, according to The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Tuesday. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:54:59 GMT)

Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs fell $.57 or .5 percent, to $116.08. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:20:25 GMT)

Madoff-Affiliated Firms Sued by Private Investment Fund
A Panama-based company has sued a former bank subsidiary of American Express and a so-called feeder fund to Bernard Madoff's investment group, alleging the bank, the fund and others caused $10.6 million in losses by ignoring warning signs of a Ponzi scheme. The suit includes eight counts of negligence, breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment against the American Express Bank, Fairfield ... (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:51:02 GMT)

Macquarie Raises China 2009 GDP Growth Forecast on Investment
April 8 (Bloomberg) -- Macquarie Securities raised its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2009 to between 7.5 percent and 8 percent, citing investment gains. The previous estimate was 6.5 percent to 7 percent, Macquarie said in an e- mailed note. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:11:24 GMT)

Shanghai May Sell Real Estate Investment Trusts, Business Says
April 8 (Bloomberg) -- Shanghai may start selling real estate investment trust products under a pilot program in the third quarter of this year, the 21st Century Business Herald reported , citing an unidentified city government official. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:11:44 GMT)

Cherokee Investment Partners sells Denver land for $10M
Cherokee Investment Partners has sold the former site of The Children's Hospital in Denver, Colo., for $10 million to The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health Systems. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:56:13 GMT)

CalPERS to review investment portfolio after losses
CalPERS, battered by turmoil in the financial markets and real estate, is reviewing its overall investment portfolio. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:10:35 GMT)

Bank of America Said to Lose Asia Power Investment Banking Team
April 8 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of America Corp. lost a team of six investment bankers specializing in power companies in Asia led by James Chapman , three people with knowledge of the matter said. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:58:55 GMT)

Baniyas Investment and Development awards contract to Saunders Global Interior Design
Saunders Global has been contracted by Baniyas Investment and Development Company - the investment arm of Baniyas Sports Club to design the interior of the first regional mall in Baniyas, Abu Dhabi. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:36:40 GMT)

Venezuela, Japan start joint investment fund
Venezuela and Japan have created a $4 billion (U.S.) investment fund, Venezuela said yesterday, as the OPEC nation seeks new sources of financing to fill a budget gap created by a huge tumble in oil prices. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:38:07 GMT)

Ping An Posts Loss, Hit by Fortis Investment
It was the second straight quarterly loss for the insurer, which was hurt by a failed investment in Fortis. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:01:58 GMT)

Russia clears Exxon's Sakhalin investment plan
MOSCOW, April 8 (Reuters) - Russia cleared on Wednesday U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil's investment plan for Sakhalin-1 project for 2008-2009 after repeated delays and the firm said it would now unfreeze new phases. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:02:31 GMT)

Strongest growth in direct investment abroad since 1981:StatsCan
OTTAWA - Canadian direct investment abroad rose 24 per cent in 2008, largely the result of the substantially weaker Canadian dollar. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:48:00 GMT)

61% Say A Home is Familyâs Best Investment, Down 12 Points From February
Confidence in the housing market is down again, with just 61% of Americans now saying that buying a home is the best investment most families can make. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:16:41 GMT)

Zimbabwe Fin Min Renews Plea For International Investment
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP)--Zimbabwe Finance Minister Tendai Biti made a renewed plea Wednesday for international investment to help revive the country's shattered economy. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:57:58 GMT)

Canadian direct investment abroad jumps 24% in 2008
Canadian direct investment abroad rose by 24% in 2008, the strongest growth in Canadian direct investment abroad since 1981, Statistics Canada said Wednesday. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:18:25 GMT)

EU investment bank approves loans for 'clean' cars
The European Investment Bank has approved loans worth 866 million euros (1.14 billion dollars) to auto-makers based in Europe to help them build environmentally friendly cars. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:18:36 GMT)

Zimbabwe pleads for international investment
Zimbabwe Finance Minister Tendai Biti has made a renewed plea for international investment to help revive his country's shattered economy. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:20:41 GMT)

New American Castings, Brass and Investment Casting Guide From IndustrialSAVER.com
Detroit, Michigan - IndustrialSAVER, the online marketplace for the manufacturing community introduced today its new American Castings, Investment & Brass Castings Directory and Buying Guide. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:26:19 GMT)

Hariri Biggest Investor in Kipco With $100 Million Investment
April 8 (Bloomberg) -- Lebanese billionaire Bahaa Hariri invested $100 million for a 5 percent stake in Kuwait Projects Co. , Kuwait’s largest non-state-owned investment firm, becoming the largest individual investor in the company. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:00:22 GMT)

Bank of America hires JP Morgan investment manager
Bank of America said Wednesday it has hired a former JP Morgan Chase & Co. investment manager to run its fixed income sales for the Americas. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:04:48 GMT)

Chile Says Mine Investment to Reach $34.1 Billion (Update2)
April 8 (Bloomberg) -- Chile, the world’s biggest copper supplier, said investment in the nation’s copper and gold mines will rise to $34.1 billion in the five years through 2013. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:11:39 GMT)

Ferguson vows to assess foreign investment cases on merit
The Australian government welcomes foreign investment and will assess each application on a case-by-case basis, Resources and Energy Minister Martin Ferguson said. “The Australian government encourag (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:06:06 GMT)

SINGAPORE AND LIBYA SIGN INVESTMENT GUARANTEE AGREEMENT
SINGAPORE, April 9 (Bernama) -- Singapore and Libya have signed the Investment Guarantee Agreement (IGA) and Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income (DTC), a move that signifies growing economic relations between the two countries. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:27:04 GMT)

Treasury Weighs Investment in Life Insurers
The Treasury Department is considering opening another front in the effort to manage the financial crisis, saying that some life insurance companies qualify for a potential investment of taxpayer dollars. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:44:07 GMT)

Don't ban Chinese investment: Crean
Banning state-owned Chinese firms from buying local resources companies would jeopardise foreign investment in Australia, Trade Minister Simon Crean says. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:21:52 GMT)

China May Widen Investment Curbs in Oilseed Sector (Update1)
April 9 (Bloomberg) -- China, the world’s biggest soybean importer, may extend restrictions on foreign investment in the oilseed processing sector to other crops to bolster food security, a government planning official said today. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:56:30 GMT)

For U.S. firms, lobbyists were a sure investment
Big companies that spent hundreds of millions lobbying successfully for a tax break enacted in 2004 got a 22,000-percent return on that investment — proof that for those who can afford it, hiring a lobbyist can pay handsome dividends. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:08:53 GMT)

Kuwait's First Investment '08 net falls 87 pct
KUWAIT, April 9 (Reuters) - Kuwait's First Investment Co. posted a 87 percent fall in 2008 profit on Thursday, the latest investment firm from the Gulf Arab state's financial sector to take a hit. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:36:32 GMT)

Germany Launches Takeover of Investment Bank
(RTTNews) - The German government launched the takeover of the troubled Hypo Real Estate Holding AG (HRXG.DE), the investment bank that has been bailed out with more than EUR 100 billion (USD 132.8 billion) in guarantees, to stabilize financial markets in the wake of the worst global economic crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:13:07 GMT)

Latvia May Face Dearth of Pension Investment on ‘Junk’ Ratings
April 9 (Bloomberg) -- Latvia may be facing a dearth of investment as pension funds turn their backs on the Baltic state after Fitch Ratings yesterday downgraded its debt to “junk,” said Karlis Danevics , head of SEB AB’s Latvian credit department. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:19:11 GMT)

South Africa: Bringing Call Centre Investment to the Free State
The BPO sector has been targeted by the government as a key sector for job creation. As a result the Free State Investment Promotion Agency is promoting the province as the perfect destination for investment in this sector. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:00:16 GMT)

Australia moves to calm China investment fears
Senior ministers in Australia's government on Thursday moved to quell growing fears about Chinese interest in the nation's miners, describing the growing investment as a two-way street. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:04:00 GMT)

DJ ots.CorporateNews: Eurocastle Investment Limited / Eurocastle Announces Refinancing of …
Guernsey (ots) - Eurocastle Investment Limited (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: EUI1 and Euronext Amsterdam: ECT) today announced that it has refinanced its EUR175 million corporate loan facility under which ?115 million is outstanding today. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:45:19 GMT)

Investment managers more upbeat, turn to stocks: Northern Trust
Institutional investment managers are feeling more upbeat about prospects for the market, and they’re putting more of their cash to work in stocks, according to a quarterly survey by Northern Trust. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:18:02 GMT)

Banks, investment firms trim Fed borrowing
Commercial banks and investment firms scaled back borrowing over the past week from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program, a hopeful sign that some credit stresses are easing. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:39:11 GMT)

Investing In A Unit Investment Trust
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MGM Mirage, Colony Capital End Investment Discussions, WSJ Says
April 9 (Bloomberg) -- Colony Capital LLC and Crown Ltd. have ended investment talks with MGM Mirage , the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the situation. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:27:50 GMT)

Six steps to boost investment
The Government has outlined six urgent measures to help the country attract, manage and absorb foreign investment more effectively during the economic recession. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:48:33 GMT)

Vietnam sets six steps to boost foreign investment
The government of Vietnam has outlined six urgent measures to help the country attract, manage and absorb foreign investment more effectively during the economic recession, the local newspaper People's Army reported Friday. Accordingly, the first step is to review, adjust and improve policies for investment and business activities with an aim to provide preferential incentives for several ... (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:21:37 GMT)

Wyoming changes investment strategy
CHEYENNE - Government officials are reviewing the state's investment strategy in light of the declining market. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:25:06 GMT)

China issues guidelines for overseas investment
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued on Friday morning the guidelines for overseas investment and cooperation with countries and regions for the purpose of speeding up the "Go Abroad" strategy, facilitating the overseas investment and cooperation with Chinese enterprises. The guidelines cover over 160 countries and regions across the world. The first batch of 20 countries is included in ... (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:00 GMT)

Investing In A Unit Investment Trust
A unit investment trust (UIT) is a U.S. investment company that buys and holds a portfolio of stocks, bonds or other securities. UITs share some similarities with two other types of investment companies: open-ended mutual funds and closed-end funds . All three are collective investments in which a large pool of investors combine their assets and entrust them to a professional portfolio manager. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:15:23 GMT)