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Rattner Firm Used Indicted Adviser to Get New Mexico Investment
April 19 (Bloomberg) --New York-based Quadrangle Group LLC, an investment firm founded by federal auto taskforce head Steven Rattner, used an indicted political adviser to gain the business of the New Mexico State Investment Council. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:45:03 GMT)
EU KEEN TO AID M'SIAN FIRMS VIA FUNDS FROM EU INVESTMENT BANK - PIKET
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The European Union is keen to assist Malaysian firms through funds available from the European Investment Bank, says Vincent Piket, Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Commission to Malaysia. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:26:44 GMT)
PENANG ASSEMBLY SITS, GOVERNOR EMPHASISES INVESTMENT
PENANG, April 20 (Bernama) -- Penang Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas today opened the state assembly sitting and emphasised the importance of setting up Penang Chief Minister Incorporated, saying it would give a new dimension to investment in Penang. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:44:33 GMT)
Gold Trades Little Changed in Asia as Investment Demand Falters
April 20 (Bloomberg) -- Gold traded little changed in Asia as investment demand waned following the recent strength in the dollar and global equity markets. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:37:03 GMT)
Tourism, investment going downhill
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) forecasts that tourism revenue will fall significantly and foreign investment will also drop in the second quarter of this year because of political instability. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:02:25 GMT)
Bahrain rejects tax proposal on foreign investment
Bahrain rejects tax proposal on foreign investment (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:18:07 GMT)
FINANCE: Venture investment plummets
National and San Diego County venture capital investment fell sharply in the first quarter of 2009, according to Dow Jones VentureSource. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:23:16 GMT)
3 more deals, all with doubts: Money manager's firing didn't stop a big investment
Derek Batts' investment firm Union Heritage Capital was fired in 2005 as a money manager for Detroit's police and fire retirement fund for poor performance in managing the stocks of large companies. Union Heritage had "consistently underperformed," according to board minutes. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:26:54 GMT)
New Mexico Suspends Investment Broker as Kickback Probe Widens
April 20 (Bloomberg) -- New Mexico’s State Investment Council suspended an investment adviser and released a partial list of the third-party brokers paid by money managers to win business with the $11.7 billion state trust, amid widening fallout from federal and state probes of New York pension fund kickbacks. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:00:15 GMT)
Venture Capital Investment Sinks
Venture capital investment in the first quarter dropped to lows not seen since before the dot-com bubble, The New York Times’s Calire Cain Miller reported, citing an analysis of Thomson Reuters data. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:46:22 GMT)
Bangkok Post : Tourism, investment going downhill
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) forecasts that tourism revenue will fall significantly and foreign investment will also drop in the second quarter of this year because of political instability. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:59:15 GMT)
Gold Trades Little Changed in Asia as Investment Demand Falters
April 20 (Bloomberg) -- Gold traded little changed in Asia as investment demand waned following the recent strength in the dollar and global equity markets. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:11:59 GMT)
Dailymotion Gets A New CEO, Reportedly Seeking New Investment
French video site Dailymotion is appointing a new CEO to replace Mark Zaleski, we understand, and is said to be seeking new investment after reportedly failing to turn a profit. An announcement is expected later today… (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:58:44 GMT)
Walter Investment Management begins trading
The former finance business of Walter Industries Inc. has completed its merger with Hanover Capital Mortgage Holdings Inc. and formed Walter Investment Management Corp. (WLT) (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:40:03 GMT)
Emirates energy minister: Oil investment needed
The United Arab Emirates' energy minister says oil prices at $50 a barrel provide "much-needed support" to the world economy but more investment is needed to prevent a future price spike. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:50:29 GMT)
Does Investment Diversification Pay?
The stock market meltdown is raising questions about the value of investment diversification. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:58:22 GMT)
Conservatives laud Gore's 'ethical' stem cell investment
Opponents of embryo research have seized on an investment by Al Gore to attack embryonic stem cell research, but their reasoning is naive, says Andy Coghlan (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:37:59 GMT)
BNP Paribas Investment launches sharia fund
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Reuters) - BNP Paribas Investment Partners has launched an Islamic private placement fund investing in sharia bonds and murabaha, the asset manager said. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:21:38 GMT)
Britain falls behind on investment in 'clean' energy
Britain has fallen behind countries such as Bulgaria, Chile and Peru on investment in low-carbon energy, and is likely to miss key targets on renewable energy generation without drastic intervention by Alistair Darling, the chancellor, according to two studies published ahead of tomorrow's Budget. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:11:07 GMT)
Pa. investment adviser and firm sued, funds frozen
The founder of an investment firm in the Philadelphia suburbs misappropriated more than $23 million from clients and spent millions on luxuries from race horses to a Florida vacation home, federal officials said Monday. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:25:11 GMT)
Pa. investment adviser and firm sued, funds frozen
The founder of an investment firm in the Philadelphia suburbs misappropriated more than $23 million from clients and spent millions on luxuries from race horses to a Florida vacation home, federal officials said Monday. D.A. Walker Young, 38, of Coatesville,... (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:08:19 GMT)
Thailand May Draw 38% Less Investment Than Expected on Politics
April 21 (Bloomberg) -- Thailand will probably miss its 2009 investment target by 38 percent as anti-government riots and the global recession delay projects. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:29:40 GMT)
Bangkok Post : Political strife halts B900m investment
The recent political turmoil has caused a European investment group to shelve its plans to sink more than 900 million baht in golf and resort projects throughout Thailand. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:01:10 GMT)
Feds seek receiver for alleged investment Ponzi scheme
Federal officials want a receiver to take charge of the Folsom investment firm accused of running a massive Ponzi scheme. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:08:42 GMT)
China's retail sales, foreign investment in accommodation, food and beverage industries drop in Q1
According to the Ministry of Commerce, China’s first quarter growth rate in the accommodation and food and beverage markets slowed when compared with the same period last year. The amount of utilized foreign investment also dropped. The retail sales in the accommodation and food and beverage industries in the first quarter totaled 438.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year rise of 18.9 percent, which is ... (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:16:22 GMT)
BoI to revise investment application target
The Board of Investment will revise the target value of applications for investment privileges from Bt650 billion to Bt400 billion, due to political riots which plunged investor confidence, said Industry Minister Charnchai Chairungruang. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:18:19 GMT)
UnitedHealth Profit Falls On Investment Income Dip
UnitedHealth Profit Falls On Investment Income Dip (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:26:26 GMT)
UnitedHealth earnings fall slightly on fall in investment income but top expectations
MINNEAPOLIS - Health insurer UnitedHealth Group Inc. says its profit fell slightly on a decline in investment income and higher costs but still topped analyst expectations. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:40:24 GMT)
Congo Mining-Review Caprice Delaying Investment, Mackenzie Says
April 21 (Bloomberg) -- The Democratic Republic of Congo ’s indecision over a review of accords with foreign mining companies is delaying investment in the industry, Mackenzie Financial Corp. said. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:55:52 GMT)
UnitedHealth earnings fall slightly on fall in investment income but top expectations
MINNEAPOLIS - Health insurer UnitedHealth Group Inc. posted a slightly smaller profit on a decline in investment income and higher costs but still topped analyst expectations. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:09:36 GMT)
MOVES-Miller Buckfire, Legal and General Investment
(Adds Miller Buckfire and Legal and General Investment) (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:01:29 GMT)
New Mexico investment funds suspend Dallas equity adviser
Two public investment funds from New Mexico have temporarily suspended their Dallas-based private equity adviser, Aldus Equity Partners LP, in light of a corruption investigation in New York. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:09:08 GMT)
Minimum investment reduced for DynamicEdge Portfolios
Dynamic Funds has reduced the minimum required to make an initial investment in its DynamicEdge Portfolios, the division of Goodman & Co. Investment Counsel Ltd. said Tuesday. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:45:53 GMT)
Investment adviser with Palm Beach home and firm sued; funds frozen
The founder of an investment firm in the Philadelphia suburbs misappropriated more than $23 million from clients and spent millions on luxuries from race horses to a Palm Beach me, federal officials said Monday. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:56:45 GMT)
Hunan investment in FMG gets another tick
Chinese regulators have approved a $1.3 billion investment in Fortescue Metals Group by Chinese Government backed Hunan Valin Iron & Steel Group. The deal, which still must secure approval fr (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:40:57 GMT)
Broker paid hefty fees for state investment work
A Chicago-based financial firm paid a politically connected New Mexico broker to help obtain a $50 million state investment that a whistleblower lawsuit alleges was made as part of a pay-to-play scheme. The money paid to Santa Fe investor and broker Marc... (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:08:18 GMT)
Broker paid hefty fees for state investment work
A Chicago-based financial firm paid a politically connected New Mexico broker to help obtain a $50 million state investment that a whistleblower lawsuit alleges was made as part of a pay-to-play scheme. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:36:44 GMT)
New Mexico investment funds suspend Dallas equity adviser
Two public investment funds from New Mexico have temporarily suspended their Dallas-based private equity adviser, Aldus Equity Partners LP, in light of a corruption investigation in New York. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:00:06 GMT)
TRADE, INVESTMENT SEMINAR IN FRANKFURT WOOS LARGE CORPORATE CROWD
FRANKFURT, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia continues to have "star" appeal as a trade and investment destination among foreign investors, Juergen Ratzinger, managing director (international business) of the Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said Tuesday. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:18:32 GMT)
Aldar Properties signs MoU with Abu Dhabi Investment House
Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi's property development, management and Investment Company, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Abu Dhabi Investment House PJSC. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:49:57 GMT)
Townsend's RealTick(R) Execution Management System (EMS) Connects to Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking ...
CHICAGO, April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- - Visit Townsend Analytics at TradeTech Europe, April 21-24, 2009, Stand # 66/67 - Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking, Stand # 48 Townsend Analytics (www.townsendanalytics.com), the leading provider of global multi-broker, cross-asset electronic trading solutions, has added Societe Generale to its international multi-broker network. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:07:04 GMT)
MINING FINANCE / INVESTMENT
Teck Cominco chief Don Lindsay, a former investment banker, pulled his company from the financial brink Monday with the announcement of a reprieve from its billion dollar loan payment. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:22:39 GMT)
Upstate leaders: IDA bill would drive up costs, discourage investment
Legislation that would require that prevailing wages be paid on projects financed by public industrial-development agencies would significantly increase construction costs and discourage private-sector investment, upstate elected leaders and officials said yesterday. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:36:39 GMT)
Vietcombank becomes partner of Foreign Investment Agency
HA NOI — Vietcombank has become the first domestic banking partner of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment. The partly privatised Vietcombank will provide banking and financial services to foreign invested enterprises. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:41:29 GMT)
Broker paid hefty fees for state investment work
A Chicago-based financial firm paid a fee to a politically connected New Mexico broker to help in obtaining a $50 million state investment that a whistleblower lawsuit alleges was made as part of a pay-to-play scheme. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:49:57 GMT)
WellPoint Beats Despite Investment Losses
WellPoint's first-quarter earnings far exceeded analysts' expectations, although the company faced huge investment losses. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:29:02 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs rose $.13 or .1 percent, to $120.49. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:52:20 GMT)
AGRA launches fund to jumpstart African seed industry - African Seed Investment Fund to boost 20 homegrown African ...
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), in partnership with the African Agricultural Capital (AAC) group, today launched the African Seed Investment Fund (ASIF). Over the next five years, it will invest in at least 20 small- and medium-size seed companies in Southern and Eastern Africa, infusing equity and expertise into an industry that has languished for decades, and paving the ... (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:37:18 GMT)
Vietcombank becomes partner of Foreign Investment Agency
VietNamNet Bridge - Vietcombank has become the first domestic banking partner of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment. The partly privatised Vietcombank will provide banking and financial services to foreign invested enterprises. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:49:11 GMT)
Samsung's new LED venture plans investment
SEOUL, April 23 (Reuters) - Samsung LED, a newly launched joint venture of Samsung Electronics <005930.KS>, on Thursday said it was considering a sizeable investment this year in a production facility for light emitting diodes (LEDs). (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:05:04 GMT)
Kaine says Virginia is competing for a big investment from a company in Dubai
Virginia is one of two states competing for a sizable economic development investment being considered by a Dubai-based company, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine told reporters during an overseas conference call yesterday. Kaine, who arrived in United Arab Emirates early yesterday after a three-day stay in Israel, sounded encouraged by meetings with the company. He was preparing to continue economic ... (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:04:26 GMT)
Rault’s Mining Fund Seeks $600 Million Investment From China
April 23 (Bloomberg) -- World Mining Investment , a $400 million fund set up by corporate adviser Didier Rault , will seek $600 million from a state-owned Chinese company this year to invest in producers of coal, gold and other commodities. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:11:18 GMT)
Nigeria: APMT's Investment in Port Infrastructure Hits N34 Billion
AP Moller Terminal's investment in the development of port infrastructure has hit N34 billion following the company's resolve to invest an additional N17 billion for the same purpose. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:16:31 GMT)
Kenya Stockbrokers, Investment Banks Chairman Quits (Update1)
April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Josphert Konzolo, chairman of the Kenya Association of Stockbrokers and Investment Banks, resigned after being charged in a 149.7 million-shilling ($1.89 million) fraud case. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:11:27 GMT)
NM investment fund considers fee disclosure
The State Investment Council is considering a proposal to require investment firms that do business with it to make a broader disclosure of fees than will be required under a new state law aimed at third-party marketers or placement agents such as those at the center of a corruption probe involving a New York state pension fund. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:00:02 GMT)
DOH, ARMM ink pact on health investment plan
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines - The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday signed an agreement with the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao for the implementation of the Investment Plan for Health (IPH). (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:45:29 GMT)
Nvidia’s CEO: No VIA investment, rumors are false
It had been reported late last month that Nvidia was interested in making an investment in the x86 chip-making company, VIA Technologies. The rumors indicated Nvidia would buy 300 million new shares offered up by VIA for the purpose of gaining some x86 market insight and the ability to create their own line of licensed [...] (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:02:53 GMT)
Wells Fargo to eliminate 150 investment banking jobs
Wells Fargo & Co. plans to eliminate about 150 jobs in its investment banking and capital markets business as part of its acquisition of Wachovia Corp., a source familiar with the situation said today. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:17:34 GMT)
Abu Dhabi investment fund losses $3.21 bln in '08
ABU DHABI, April 23 (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi government investment body Mubadala made a loss of 11.8 billion dirhams ($3.21 billion) last year due to the global financial crisis, it said in its 2008 annual report posted on its website. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:39:20 GMT)
Investment in U.S. Tech Sector Lowest Since 1997
Venture capital investment in the United States in the first quarter dropped to lows not seen since before the dot-com bubble, according to an analysis of Thomson Reuters data. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:09:30 GMT)
Fiat posts losses, rules out Chrysler investment
Italian industry giant Fiat Group reported a first quarter loss of 411 million euros (537 million dollars) on Thursday and ruled out any direct investment as part of a mooted deal with US peer Chrysler. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:16:10 GMT)
SEC obtains emergency asset freeze over Naples-based investment adviser
The Securities and Exchange Commission has obtained an emergency asset freeze and the appointment of a receiver over a Naples-based investment adviser that has been charged with defrauding investors by misrepresenting the nature of $550 million in investments. The receivership and asset freeze also extend to the funds managed by the investment adviser. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:45:00 GMT)
Wells Fargo Said to Eliminate About 150 Jobs in Investment Bank
April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Wells Fargo & Co ., the fourth largest U.S. bank, is firing about 150 employees in its investment banking and capital markets unit, said a person familiar with the decision. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:48:30 GMT)
Banks, investment firms borrow less from Fed
Commercial banks and investment firms reduced their borrowing over the past week from the Federal Reserve's emergency loan program, a hopeful sign that some credit stresses are easing. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:49:32 GMT)
Chubb Profit Declines 49% on Investment Losses, Lower Sales
April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Chubb Corp. , the insurer of corporate boards and high-end homes, said first-quarter profit fell 49 percent on investment losses and lower premium revenue from clients pinched by the recession. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:54:15 GMT)
Banks, investment firms borrow less from Fed
Commercial banks and investment firms reduced their borrowing over the past week from the Federal Reserve's emergency loan program, a hopeful sign that some credit stresses are easing. The Fed on Thursday said commercial banks averaged $43.1 billion in daily... (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:09:13 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs rose $2.32 or 1.9 percent, to $122.81. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:11:25 GMT)
FBI questions NM investment funds about adviser
Federal agents have questioned New Mexico investment fund officials about a financial adviser entangled in a pay-to-play investigation involving a New York state pension fund. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:39:03 GMT)
FBI questions NM investment funds about adviser
Federal agents have questioned New Mexico investment fund officials about a financial adviser entangled in a pay-to-play investigation involving a New York state pension fund. The FBI met earlier this month with officials of the State Investment Council and... (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:53:39 GMT)
Nigeria: Benue Unhappy With Level of Foreign Investment
Benue State government has expressed disappointment that the drive by Governor Gabriel Suswam to woo foreign investment to the state has not yielded the expected results. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:31:29 GMT)
Pakistan highlights investment opportunities in UAE
Pakistan highlights investment opportunities in UAE (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:12:01 GMT)
M'SIA REMAINS ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT DESTINATION FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS
MILAN, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains an attractive investment destination for foreign investors as the ongoing trade and investment mission to Europe was well received despite the global economic slowdown. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:27:28 GMT)
Fewer banks, investment firms borrowing emergency loans
The Federal Reserve says commercial banks and investment firms reduced their borrowing over the past week from its emergency loan program, a sign that some credit stresses are easing. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:59:47 GMT)
Walter Investment gets $15M credit line
Walter Investment Management Corp. said it has obtained a $15 million revolving credit facility from SunTrust Bank and Regions Bank. (STI) (RF) (WLT) (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:30:58 GMT)
Coca-Cola says India investment plan on track
* Coke exec says $250 mln investment announced on track (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:36:00 GMT)
NY investment adviser indicted on charges of masterminding $413 million Ponzi scheme
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. - An investment firm owner masterminded a $413 million Ponzi scheme that fleeced more than 6,000 people, a federal indictment charged. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:03:39 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 $2.13 or 1.7 percent, to $120.68. Morgan Stanley fell $.20 or .9 percent, to $21.76. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:50:53 GMT)
India expects $40 bn foreign investment this fiscal
Despite the global slowdown and recession in Europe and the US, India expects at least $40 billion as foreign direct investment (FDI) in the current fiscal, a senior industry ministry official said here Friday. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:50:48 GMT)
Perenco to Delay $2 Billion Peruvian Oil Investment (Update1)
April 24 (Bloomberg) -- Perenco SA , a closely held French oil company, said it will delay a planned $2 billion investment to start production at its Peruvian oil fields by two years because of slumping oil prices. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:17:50 GMT)
Iskandar Investment, Dutch to start talks on maritime institute (Business Times
ISKANDAR Investment Bhd (IIB) yesterday inked an agreement with two Dutch institutions to start talks on setting up a world-class maritime institute at EduCity in Iskandar Malaysia. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:05:46 GMT)
Fubon Financial to Raise NT$30 Billion Capital for Investment
April 25 (Bloomberg) -- Fubon Financial Holding Co. , Taiwan’s second-largest financial services company, plans to raise as much as NT$30 billion ($890 million) in capital to fund long-term investment. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:28:26 GMT)
MUSTAPA TO LEAD TRADE AND INVESTMENT MISSION TO LONDON
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed will lead a trade and investment mission to London from April 26 to 28, 2009. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:33:23 GMT)
Everton attracting Qatari investment
Everton are being linked with fresh outside investment. read more (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:21:17 GMT)
REGION: County OKs severance for investment officer who quit
San Diego County on Friday approved a severance package valued at $52,000 for David Deutsch, the county employee pension fund's chief investment officer who abruptly quit last month. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:30:26 GMT)
Investment Fund Provides $60 Million to Power-One
Power-One Inc. received $60 million in new capital from Silver Lake Sumeru, an investment fund for middle-market technology companies. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:51:29 GMT)
First-round quarterbacks not a sound investment
Sound investments. Making the right, secure investment is a key component to establishing a stable financial future for any business. The right investment can bring security and success to a business for months, years and even decades to come. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:56:10 GMT)
Investment bank hired to sell Vantage Lofts
A California investment banking firm has been retained to sell the $37.5 million first mortgage on Vantage Lofts, a luxury condominium development in Henderson that stopped construction and filed for bankruptcy last year. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:45:53 GMT)
World Bank says China's investment in Africa welcome
By Wei Jing The World Bank said Friday it welcomes China's investment in Africa, where capital and liquidity are in great demand as a result of the global financial crisis. With China's capital surplus, how China spends this money -- either to reinvest in the economy or invest for added value -- will be the subject of great interest in the international community, James Adams, the bank's vice ... (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:25:16 GMT)
Britain outlines green investment plans for low-carbon recovery
by Dongying Wang In the 2009 Budget, Britain has laid out green investment plans to push forward the transition into a low-carbon economy and fulfill its obligations to fight against climate change. In the budget, Britain committed an additional 1.4 billion pounds (2 billion U.S. dollars) of targeted support for the low carbon economy. Together with announcements made since last autumn, these ... (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:40:19 GMT)
Foreign investment in China slows sharply in '08
BEIJING -- Foreign investment, both to the financial and non-financial sectors, was significantly down in China last year, as foreign investors tightened their belts amid the global financial crisis, according to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) on Friday. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:00:50 GMT)
Tinkler's investment payday
NATHAN Tinkler's $200m investment in racing began to strike a dividend when Onemorenomore streaked home - but the owner wasn't there to see it. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT)
Assam to set up an investment council
Assam to set up an investment councilAssam to set up an investment council (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:33:04 GMT)
Investment Fund Provides $60 Million to Power-One
Power-One Inc. received $60 million in new capital from Silver Lake Sumeru, an investment fund for middle-market technology companies. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:51:39 GMT)
Global Investment House Sells Stake in India’s Reliance Petroleum
KUWAIT — Global Investment House, a Kuwait-based investment bank, said its private equity unit has sold its investment in India’s Reliance Petroleum Ltd. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:00:27 GMT)
Diversification still a good investment strategy
BIDDEFORD (April 25, 2009): Most everyone is talking about stock market investments in this down economy. Will stocks continue to rally or not? Many investment portfolios are in a financial tsunami, with no end in sight for a sustained recovery. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:16:00 GMT)
States sign up to federal investment
The states and the territories have signed up to the largest federal roads and rail investment in Australia's history. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:36:51 GMT)
Foreign investment in China slows sharply in 2008
Foreign investment, both to the financial and non-financial sectors, was significantly down in China last year, as foreign investors tightened their belts amid the global financial crisis, according to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) on Friday. The combined foreign direct investment inflow to China was 160.9 billion U.S. dollars in 2008, up 8 percent from a year ago, but was ... (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:25:42 GMT)
India Needs More Private Investment, Subbarao Says (Update1)
April 25 (Bloomberg) -- India needs more private investment and a recovery in the world economy to return to the high growth rates recorded prior to the global financial crisis, Reserve Bank of India Governor Duvvuri Subbarao said. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:37:03 GMT)
Talks agree to boost mainland investment in Taiwan
NANJING -- The Chinese mainland and Taiwan reached consensus on Sunday to boost investment by mainland companies in the island. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:49 GMT)
Kuwait positive on $80b oil investment plan
Kuwait positive on $80b oil investment plan (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:25:21 GMT)
Investment Fund Provides $60 Million to Power-One
Power-One Inc. received $60 million in new capital from Silver Lake Sumeru, an investment fund for middle-market technology companies. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:51:35 GMT)
States opt in to federal investment
The states and the territories have signed up to the largest federal roads and rail investment in Australia's history. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:20:15 GMT)
China and Taiwan investment deal
China and Taiwan sign agreements to allow investment across the Taiwan Strait in the latest sign of improving ties. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:07:28 GMT)
India points to need for more private investment
India needs more private investment and a recovery in the world economy to return to the rates of high growth recorded before the global financial crisis, says Reserve Bank of India governor Duvvuri Subbarao. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:30:06 GMT)
Kuwaiti investment bank reports first ever loss
Kuwait's largest investment bank, which has been struggling with debt, says it has reported its first ever annual loss. Global Investment House said Sunday its overall net loss for 2008 was 257.6 million dinars compared to a profit of 91.4 million dinars in 2007. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:30:11 GMT)
Kuwaiti investment bank reports first ever loss
Associated Press - April 26, 2009 9:43 AM ET KUWAIT CITY (AP) - Kuwait's largest investment bank, which has been struggling with debt, says it has reported its first ever annual loss. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:53:05 GMT)
Kuwaiti Investment Firm Posts First Ever Loss
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait (AFP)--Global Investment House, a leading Kuwaiti investment firm, said Sunday it made its first ever loss last year due to the global financial crisis. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:56:13 GMT)
OPEC heads says $50 barrel too low for investment
OPEC Secretary General Abdalla el-Badri has warned that oil prices of $50 per barrel are "insufficient for continued investment" and urged a $70 barrel. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:13:24 GMT)
OPEC heads says $50 barrel too low for investment
ALGIERS, Algeria - OPEC Secretary General Abdalla el-Badri has warned that oil prices of $50 per barrel are "insufficient for continued investment" and urged a $70 barrel. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:39:47 GMT)
Investment Fund Provides $60 Million to Power-One
Power-One Inc. received $60 million in new capital from Silver Lake Sumeru, an investment fund for middle-market technology companies. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:51:39 GMT)
Kuwaiti investment firm posts first ever loss
Global Investment House, a leading Kuwaiti investment firm, said on Sunday it made its first ever loss last year due to the global financial crisis. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:53:55 GMT)
UBS French Investment Bank VP Bazy to Leave, La Tribune Says
April 27 (Bloomberg) -- Dominique Bazy, vice president of UBS AG’s French investment banking unit, is set to leave the company, La Tribune reported, without citing anyone. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:22:49 GMT)
EQUITY LIMIT FOR INVESTMENT, ISLAMIC BANKS RAISED TO 70 PCT
PUTRAJAYA, April 27 (Bernama) -- The foreign equity holding in investment and Islamic banks as well as insurance and Takaful firms in the country have been increased to 70 percent from 49 percent under the government's latest move to further liberalise the financial services sector. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:23:03 GMT)
CBA funds in investment drop slightly
The CBA says funds under administration in its investment platform business fell just 0.2 per cent in the third quarter. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:24:07 GMT)
UBS Investment Bank CEO Resigns
Jerker Johansson has resigned as CEO of the Swiss bank's investment bank and it has appointed two executives to fill the role. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:32:22 GMT)
UBS Investment Banking Chief Steps Down
UBS Investment Banking Chief Steps Down (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:50:52 GMT)
EQUITY LIMIT FOR INVESTMENT, ISLAMIC BANKS RAISED TO 70 PCT
PUTRAJAYA, April 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak today announced a significant package of measures to liberalise the financial sector including rasing the equity in investment and Islamic banks and insurance and Takaful firms to 70 percent from 49 percent. Najib, who is also Finance Minister, said two new Islamic banking licenses and two new commercial banking ... (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:51:26 GMT)
UBS Names Wilmot-Sitwell, Kengeter to Head Investment Bank
April 27 (Bloomberg) -- UBS AG named Alexander Wilmot- Sitwell and Carsten Kengeter as co-chief executive officers of its investment bank, replacing Jerker Johansson, who resigned after a year in the position. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:30:13 GMT)
FOXBusiness: UBS Investment Banking Chief Quits
LONDON -- Swiss bank UBS said Monday that Jerker Johansson, the CEO of its investment banking arm, has resigned with immediate effect. The bank said Johansson will be replaced by Alex Wilmot-Sitwell and Carsten Kengeter, who will be co-CEOs of the division. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:47:43 GMT)
Business : Equity Limit For Investment , Islamic Banks and Takaful Firms Raised To 70 Pct
PUTRAJAYA, April 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak today announced a significant package of measures to liberalise the financial sector including rasing the equity in investment and Islamic banks and insurance and Takaful firms to 70 percent from 49 percent (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:50:37 GMT)
UBS replaces investment bank chief with co-CEOs
UBS AG surprisingly replaced Jerker Johansson as the head of its investment bank on Monday with two of its senior executives. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:37:14 GMT)
New UBS reshuffle claims investment banking head
UBS on Monday replaced the head of its troubled investment banking unit, Jerker Johansson, in a new management reshuffle underlining CEO Oswald Gruebel's resolve to stem persistent losses. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:21:22 GMT)
New UBS reshuffle claims investment banking head
ZURICH, April 27 (Reuters.com) - UBS on Monday replaced the head of its troubled investment banking unit, Jerker Johansson, in a new management reshuffle underlining CEO Oswald Gruebel's resolve to stem persistent losses. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:21:22 GMT)
UBS Names Wilmot-Sitwell, Kengeter to Head Investment Bank
April 27 (Bloomberg) -- UBS AG named Alexander Wilmot- Sitwell and Carsten Kengeter as co-chief executive officers of its investment bank, replacing Jerker Johansson , who resigned after a year in the position. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:15:15 GMT)
Head of UBS Investment Bank Unit Steps Down
The Swiss bank UBS , which has written off more than $50 billion since the start of the credit crisis, said Monday that the head of its investment banking unit, Jerker Johansson, is stepping down — marking the fourth time that business has changed bosses in the last 18 months, The New York Times’s David Jolly and Lynnley Browning reported. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:18:30 GMT)
Wilmot-Sitwell, Kengeter to Head UBS Investment Bank (Update1)
April 27 (Bloomberg) -- UBS AG , the European bank with the biggest losses from the credit crisis, named Alexander Wilmot- Sitwell and Carsten Kengeter co-heads of its investment bank to replace Jerker Johansson , who quit after a year in the job. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:04:03 GMT)
Obama promises major investment in R&D
President Barack Obama on Monday promised a major investment in research and development, with the goal of spending 3 percent of the nation's gross domestic product on scientific innovation. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:42:39 GMT)
Obama promises major investment in science
President Barack Obama on Monday promised a major investment in research and development for scientific innovation, saying the United States has fallen behind others. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:21:39 GMT)
UBS Replaces Johansson as Head of Investment Bank After Losses
April 27 (Bloomberg) -- UBS AG , the European bank with the largest losses from the credit crisis, replaced Jerker Johansson as head of its investment bank as Chief Executive Officer Oswald Gruebel shakes up management two months after joining. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:00:29 GMT)
UBS Replaces Johansson as Head of Investment Bank (Update1)
April 27 (Bloomberg) -- UBS AG , the European bank with the largest losses from the credit crisis, replaced Jerker Johansson as head of its investment bank as Chief Executive Officer Oswald Gruebel shakes up management two months after taking over. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:36:59 GMT)
UBS replaces investment bank chief with co-CEOs
UBS AG surprisingly replaced Jerker Johansson as the head of its investment bank on Monday with two of its senior executives. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:08:27 GMT)
Axis Capital 1Q profit falls on investment losses
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. said Monday its first-quarter profit fell by 51 percent and missed analysts expectations because of investment losses. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:11:29 GMT)
XL Capital Profit Drops 99% to $3.1 Million on Investment Loss
April 27 (Bloomberg) -- XL Capital Ltd. , the insurer whose stock has more than doubled this year, said first-quarter profit plummeted 99 percent on investment losses. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:03:48 GMT)
Malaysia to relax investment curbs
Malaysia yesterday unveiled measures to liberalise investment in its financial sector, but stopped short of raising the cap on foreign stakes in existing commercial banks. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:14:55 GMT)
Foreign investment to Vietnam declines
The global recession has taken a toll on foreign investment and tourism to Vietnam in the first four months of the year, the government said Tuesday. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:44:20 GMT)
THINKFilm Secures Investment With Plans to Continue on a Larger Scale
Toronto-based THINKFilm has secured a private placement of equity funds provided by two of Canada's leading investment firms, Covington Capital Corporation and Dynamic Venture Opportunities Fund, Jeff Sackman , president and CEO of THINKFilm announced yesterday. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:06:01 GMT)
Q&A: Investment Guru Jim Rogers
TIME talks to investment expert Jim Rogers about why the government can't fix the economy and why commodities are the best bet for the future (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:52:12 GMT)
Daido Life Plans to Boost Investment in Credit Products Abroad
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- Daido Life Insurance Co. , a unit of Japan’s biggest publicly traded life insurer T&D Holdings Inc. , plans to increase investment in overseas credit products and cut holdings of lower-yielding domestic debt. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:01:45 GMT)
Saudi to Start $5.33 Billion Investment Company in Six Months
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia, the biggest economy in the Middle East, will start operations of a 20 billion-riyal ($5.33 billion) investment company in six months. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:33:13 GMT)
Nokia to cut 450 jobs, curb services investment
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Nokia Corp., the world's largest maker of mobile phones, on Tuesday said it will cut a further 450 jobs as it reduces its investment into new services. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:02:52 GMT)
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust reports strong earnings
Despite dips in occupancy and net operating income, Washington Real Estate Investment Trust reported soaring earnings for the first quarter. (WRE) (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:09:51 GMT)
Saudi investment bank says time ripe for equity fund
RIYADH, April 28 (Reuters) - The Saudi stock market is stabilising and is unlikely to see a major correction soon, said the chief executive of a local investment bank that is raising cash for its first equity fund aimed at local stocks. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:41:31 GMT)
Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs unchanged at $120.90. Morgan Stanley fell $.08 or .4 percent, to $21.11. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:48:38 GMT)
Investment declines hit Axis profits
PEMBROKE, Bermuda—Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.’s reported profits of $124.9 million for the first quarter of 2009, a 49% decline from the same period last year that was due largely to investment losses. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:39:24 GMT)
Yukon to receive small interest payment on controversial investment
A controversial investment continues to be a headache for the Yukon government, with news that the first interest payment will be just fraction of what the territory says it should receive. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:20:15 GMT)
NH banking dept. sues former investment company
New Hampshire's banking commissioner is suing the officers and directors of a former investment company accused of losing $15 million of their clients' money. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:42:01 GMT)
Calpers mulling "opportunistic" investment plays
CalPERS, the largest U.S. public pension fund, may consider adding a new "opportunistic" investment class to its menu so it can include securities that do not neatly fit into existing categories. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:50:27 GMT)
China’s Economy Recovering on Investment Surge, Citic Says
April 29 (Bloomberg) -- China’s economy is recovering from a low point in November after a bigger-than-expected increase in investment in the first quarter of 2009, Zhu Jianfang , chief economist at Citic Securities Co. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:59:05 GMT)
Obama promises major investment in R&D
President Barack Obama on Monday promised a major investment in research and development, with the goal of spending 3 percent... (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:21:19 GMT)
Gold Drops for Third Day as Investment, Physical Demand Falters
April 29 (Bloomberg) -- Gold dropped for a third day in Asia, on decreased investment and physical demand following the metal’s rally to more than $900 an ounce. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:38:36 GMT)
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