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IL&FS Investment to consider stock split July 15
MUMBAI, July 10 (Reuters) - IL&FS Investment Managers Ltd said on Friday its board would meet on July 15 to consider a stock split. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:47:44 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Investment Conference Exposes Discord in GNU
DEPUTY Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara yesterday openly differed with President Robert Mugabe on fundamental issues at the inaugural two-day Zimbabwe Investment Conference in the capital in an apparent show of discord in the unity government. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:18:01 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 $1.11 or .8 percent, to $142.10. Morgan Stanley fell $.45 or 1.7 percent, to $25.43. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:48:49 GMT)
Porsche Meeting Said to Focus on Mideast Investment
Porsche, which is in merger taalks with Volkswagen, called an extraordinary board meeting for later this month to discuss a possible investment from the Middle East. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:26:32 GMT)
Market volatility calls for strategy of 'active defensiveness': investment advisers
TORONTO - It could be several years before the days of reliable and steady growth return to equity markets, and in the meantime investors should adopt a strategy of "active defensiveness," investment advisers say. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:46:18 GMT)
Bear Mountain attracts Dubai investment, to be first corporate 'sukuk' in Canada
VICTORIA, B.C. - Bear Mountain Resort in British Columbia has launched the first major corporate "sukuk" in Canada after attracting international investment from Dubai. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT)
Inland investment scheme leader convicted
A federal jury in Riverside has just found Richard M. Harkless guilty of all seven criminal counts for his role in the MX Factors investment scheme, which bilked more than 670 people out of nearly $60 million between 2000 and 2003. The verdicts came after two hours of deliberation, on the fourth day of Harkless' trial in U.S. District Court. Judge Virginia Phillips set a Sept. 28 sentencing date. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:33:54 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs fell $1.34 or .9 percent, to $141.87. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:36:57 GMT)
Lancelot Investment accused of aiding Ponzi scheme
Lancelot Investment Management and its owner have been accused by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of aiding a multibillion dollar Ponzi scheme. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:46:06 GMT)
Lancelot Investment accused of aiding Ponzi scheme
Lancelot Investment Management and its owner have been accused by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of aiding a multibillion dollar Ponzi scheme. According to the SEC, Lancelot Investment and owner Gregory Bell invested more than $2 billion with... Sponsored Topics: US Securities and Exchange Commission - Ponzi scheme - Business - SEC - Investment management (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:38:48 GMT)
Investment Immigration Will Be The Next Trend
-Immigration attorneys predict that immigration through investment is the next trend, reports the China Press. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:19:55 GMT)
Westlake’s Kevin Houser takes cash hit: Ex-Saint among those who lost money on film studio investment
NEW ORLEANS — Former Westlake High and Ohio State football star Kevin Houser is among a group of current and former New Orleans Saints that is out nearly $1.9 million after the head of a Louisiana movie studio failed to repay the players’ investment in the studio. The studio head says he intends to repay the [...] (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:10:53 GMT)
State opens trade, investment office in Vietnam
Vietnam is the latest foreign locale where Maryland will open an office to foster trade and investment, the state Department of Business and Economic Development announced Friday. The new office, to be co-located in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, brings the state's total number of foreign offices to 13. As with others that opened around the world in the past year, the Vietnam office will operate on ... (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:40:51 GMT)
Judge denies release in investment fraud case
FARGO (AP) - U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen Klein says a man who eluded authorities for nearly two years on investment fraud charges must stay in jail until his trial. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:19:34 GMT)
Vodafone to boost Ghana investment
ACCRA (Reuters) - Mobile phone company Vodafone Group will invest $200 million (132 million pounds) more than originally planned in its Ghana Telecom unit, taking total expected investment to $700 million, it said on Monday. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:40:21 GMT)
Two arrested for duping several in investment scheme
New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) Two men, owners of a sister company of a prominent jewellery chain, were arrested in the national capital for allegedly cheating several people by promising them high returns on their investment. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:47:20 GMT)
Why Buying A Home In Miami Foreclosures Makes For A Great Investment
If you're thinking of turning a new leaf as an entrepreneur and looking forward to a more profitable investment in Miami, then you might want to take advantage of the offers in Miami foreclosures for a profitable venture. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:48:02 GMT)
Buffet lunch tab a bargain? Investment group thinks so
The Canadian investment managers who paid $1.68 million in a charity auction to win lunch with investor Warren Buffett believe the meal will be worth it because of what they might learn from the billionaire. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:33:45 GMT)
Qatar Investment Authority offers seven billion euros for stake in Porsche
After months of negotiations, the Qatar Investment Authority has offered to invest seven billion euros in German sports car maker Porsche. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:29:30 GMT)
Judge denies release in investment fraud case
FARGO (AP) - U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen Klein says a man who eluded authorities for nearly two years on investment fraud charges must stay in jail until his trial. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:19:51 GMT)
Don't miss investment adviser red flags
Now that Bernard Madoff just got 150 years in prison, what have we learned from his sensational investment fraud? Probably not enough. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:01:35 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, 12 Jul 2009 06:57:18 GMT)
Investment trusts oppose one size fits all legislation
Protests about the draft rules drawn up by the European Commission for alternative investment fund managers have focused on the damage they would do to the hedge fund and private equity industries. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:16:33 GMT)
Australian green investment takes a knock
The past year has been tough for Australia’s still-developing responsible investment sector, as it has for the funds industry generally, but a combination of factors – from the legislative to the social – are poised to drive a new era for the industry. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:32:51 GMT)
Chemicals sector attracts highest foreign investment
New Delhi, July 12 : Despite the global slowdown, the chemicals sector witnessed the highest growth in foreign investment in 2008-09, says a report by an industry lobby. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:58:19 GMT)
Chemicals sector attracts highest foreign investment
Despite the global slowdown, the chemicals sector witnessed the highest growth in foreign investment in 2008-09, says a report by an industry lobby. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:16:24 GMT)
How's Your Investment Portfolio Doing? Seven Long-Term Indicators
Before Wall Street and the media combined to make investors think of calendar quarters as "short-term" and single years as "long-term", market cycles were used as true tests of investment strategies over the long haul. Bor-ing. There were four types of standard analysis used by most financial institutions, Peak-to-Peak, and Peak-to-Trough being the most common found in annual reports. There were ... (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:04:20 GMT)
China’s Pension Fund Posts 9.99% First-Half Investment Return
July 12 (Bloomberg) -- China’s national pension fund, having posted its first annual investment loss last year, made a 9.99 percent return on equity investments in the first half as the nation’s stock markets surged. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:43:26 GMT)
Geithner to focus on investment, economic recovery
On his first trip to the Middle East as Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner's message this week will be similar to the one he delivered to Chinese officials a month ago: your investments in the United States are safe. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:24:30 GMT)
A golden investment that sounds too good to be true
WHEN times are volatile and the economic cycle erratic, investors often turn to gold as a safe investment. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:44:12 GMT)
New Baltimore angels group nears $100K investment in Oculis Labs
The Baltimore Angels Network is likely putting $100,000 into Oculis Labs Inc., marking what group organizers hope is a jump-start to local entrepreneurship and investment. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:01:43 GMT)
Highlights of the The Edge's Personal Money Investment Forum
Below are some of the highlights from The Edge's Personal Money Investment Forum on the Stock Market 2009, which was held on July 4 at the Sime Darby Convention Centre. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:01:51 GMT)
DUAL CURRENCY INVESTMENT GAINING MOMENTUM IN LOCAL MART, SAYS OCBC
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd sees vast growth potential in Dual Currency Investments (DCIs) as customers are more familiar with the short-term non-principal protected alternative investment form. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:13:36 GMT)
Iran seeks China investment to build refineries
BEIJING, July 13 (Reuters) - Iran has sought investment from Chinese oil firms to help build and upgrade its lagging refining sector, as the world's No.5 crude exporter seeks to cut gasoline imports, Beijing-based industry officials said on Monday. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:15:29 GMT)
John Banks wants investment bonds to fund super city
Auckland's mayor John Banks wants to sell investment bonds to pay for the planned super city (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:26:46 GMT)
Qatar's Barwa to study merger proposal, denies Swiss investment plan
Qatar's Barwa to study merger proposal, denies Swiss investment plan (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:32:51 GMT)
Egypt seeks investment for $25bn projects
Egypt's Investment Minister said yesterday the country has plans to carry out 52 projects in infrastructure and services worth about $25bn and urged Gulf states to invest in such ventures. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:19:54 GMT)
3 foreign institutions gain investment qualification on China securities market
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) released a notice on July 10 that stated they had permitted the Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (QFII) qualifications of three new foreign investment institutions in June. QFII program allows overseas institutions to invest in and trade yuan-denominated bonds and A shares listed on the domestic exchanges. The Templeton Asset Management Ltd ... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:34:52 GMT)
Investment cold caller warnings
People in Jersey are given guidance on how to deal with cold callers from so-called investment advisors. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:03:38 GMT)
Pakistan Targets $15 Billion Five-Year Investment in Gas, Oil
July 13 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan’s government is targeting $15 billion in investment to develop its oil and gas industry over the next five years as explorers including Eni SpA drill in offshore fields, an official said. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:43:23 GMT)
Gazprom cuts investment, but by less than expected
Russian natural gas company Gazprom will trim its investment program by almost 16 percent this year, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Monday -- a much smaller cutback than earlier suggested by the company. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:11:48 GMT)
Chattanooga Firm Part of Alcoa Re-Investment
A Knoxville television station reports that a Chattanooga business has put a nearly $500 million investment in an ALCOA property in Blount County. WATE-TV reports that Kinsey Probasco Hays is set to buy the 363-acre ALCOA West Plant location. A majority of that site is set to be redeveloped. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:41:19 GMT)
Newly public Walter Investment stumbles on listing standards
Walter Investment Management Corp. said it briefly fell out of compliance with New York Stock Exchange listing standards but it believes it has corrected the problem. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:48:47 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 $4.03 or 2.8 percent, to $145.90. Morgan Stanley rose $.80 or 3.1 percent, to $26.74. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:50:00 GMT)
Peza keeps 10% investment growth target
Despite a dismal first half performance, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) is keeping its investment growth target this year of 10 percent. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:18:56 GMT)
OCBC: Big potential in dual currency investment (Business Times
OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd sees tremendous potential in dual currency investment (DCI) as customers are more familiar with this short-term non-principal protected alternative investment form. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:33:35 GMT)
FuturaGene’s wholly owned subsidiaries, CBD Technologies LTD and FuturaGene Investment Consulting (Beijing) expand ...
FuturaGene , which develops environmentally friendly solutions that enhance yields and improve the processability of plants for forestry, biofuels, biopower and agriculture, is pleased to announce that the company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, CBD Technologies Ltd. and FuturaGene Investment Consulting Co. Ltd. (Beijing) have agreed to extend their September 2007 Collaboration Agreement with ... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:37:57 GMT)
Japan investment trusts - value play but not much choice
Investment trusts running at a discount may present a good way to play the Japan recovery, but there are considerably fewer funds to choose from than in the open-ended sector. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:02:51 GMT)
Canada investment adviser accused of Ponzi scheme
More investors said on Monday they were victims of an investment advisor whom they allege ran a so-called Ponzi scheme similar to the one that landed U.S. fraudster Bernard Madoff in jail for life. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:05:31 GMT)
Broadway Revival of Blithe Spirit Recoups Investment
The current revival of Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit — featuring five-time Tony Award winner Angela Lansbury — has recouped its initial investment of $2.68 million, according to Variety. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:21:54 GMT)
China investment approved regularly
The government is approving Chinese investment proposals at the rate of more than one a week: Swan. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:11:29 GMT)
CIMB Investment Bank buys 1.7m Xingquan shares
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Investment Bank bought 1.71 million shares of newly-listed Xingquan International Sports Holdings Bhd on Monday, July 13. It said on July 14 the purchase of the shares, at prices between RM1.72 to RM1.78, was part of the price stabilisation mechanisam. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:11:51 GMT)
Swan defends China investment approvals
The federal government is approving Chinese investment proposals in Australia at the rate of more than one a week, Treasurer Wayne Swan says. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:35:34 GMT)
Swan defends China investment approvals
The govt is approving Chinese investment proposals in Australia at the rate of more than one a week - Swan. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:51:31 GMT)
China Investment Banking Veteran Ren Said to Join BNP (Update1)
July 14 (Bloomberg) -- Margaret Ren , a former Merrill Lynch & Co. China investment banking chairman, may join BNP Paribas SA to run the company’s advisory business in Greater China, two people familiar with the situation said. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:52:48 GMT)
S Korea's investment in overseas securities soars in first half
South Korea's direct investment in foreign securities surged 142 percent on year in the first half of 2009 as European bond purchases increased, the securities depository agency said Tuesday. According to the Korea Securities Depository (KSD), local corporate and retail investors purchased overseas securities worth 5.6 billion U.S. dollars during the January-June period. The first-half purchase ... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:33:40 GMT)
Mexican fixed investment in April falls 17.8% over a year earlier
The fixed investment in Mexico declined 17.8 percent in April year-on-year, and nearly 2 percent over the previous month, the country's national statistics agency reported Monday. The report said machinery investment fell 30.2 percent, and home-made equipment declined 27.5 percent. Construction activity reported an 8.5- percent drop over a year earlier, but recovered a slender 1.1-percent from ... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:34:47 GMT)
Emirates Investment Services Limited announces the latest profits of its Sukuk Fund
Emirates Investment Services Limited announced that the latest estimated value of the Emirates Sukuk Fund No. 1 Ltd has risen 8.5% in the first three months of trading. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:35:07 GMT)
Exxon makes first big investment in biofuels
Exxon Mobil Corp. said Tuesday it will make its first major investment in greenhouse-gas reducing biofuels in a $600 million partnership with biotech company Synthetic Genomics Inc. to develop transportation fuels from algae. Despite record-breaking profits... Sponsored Topics: ExxonMobil - Greenhouse gas - Biofuel - Synthetic Genomics - Business (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:41:38 GMT)
Exxon Makes First Big Investment in Biofuels
Exxon Mobil makes first big investment in biofuels; partners with California firm (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:01:11 GMT)
Exxon makes first big investment in biofuels
Exxon Mobil Corp. said Tuesday it will make its first major investment in greenhouse-gas reducing biofuels in a $600 million partnership with biotech company Synthetic Genomics Inc. to develop transportation fuels from algae. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:37:48 GMT)
Exxon makes first big investment in biofuels
ExxonMobil said Tuesday it will make its first major investment in greenhouse-gas reducing biofuels in a $600 million partnership with biotech company Synthetic Genomics to develop transportation fuels from algae. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:39:22 GMT)
Exxon makes first big biofuel investment
Exxon Mobil Corp. said Tuesday it will make its first major investment in greenhouse-gas reducing biofuels in a $600 million partnership with Synthetic Genomics Inc. to develop transportation fuels from algae. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:44:22 GMT)
Al-Rajhi Bank Profit Gains 1.7% on Investment Income (Update1)
July 14 (Bloomberg) -- Al-Rajhi Bank , the largest lender in Saudi Arabia by market value, said second-quarter profit increased 1.7 percent on higher investment income. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:52:09 GMT)
Exxon, a Longtime Biofuel Holdout, Makes a $600 Million Algae Fuel Investment
Exxon has long denied plans to move into the biofuel market, but the oil company announced a plan today to invest $600 million in the production of biofuel from algae. As part of the plan, Exxon will partner with Synethetic Genomics, a biotechnology outfit, to develop the fuel. Exxon's algae fuel investment includes $300 million for preliminary studies with Synthetic Genomics, and $300 more if ... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:29:43 GMT)
Gazprom cuts investment programs
MOSCOW, July 14 (UPI) -- Russian energy monopoly Gazprom has no plans to alter domestic development despite a cut of more than $4 billion from its investment programs, officials say. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:51:23 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs rose $.22 or .1 percent, to $149.66. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:03:32 GMT)
China's foreign investment sinks 18%
China drew $US43b in foreign direct investment in the first six months of 2009, 17.9% less than in the same period a year ago. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:53:22 GMT)
Foreign Direct Investment in China Falls 6.8% on Global Slump
July 15 (Bloomberg) -- Foreign direct investment in China fell for a ninth month from a year earlier as companies pared spending to weather the global financial crisis. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:58:01 GMT)
Foreign direct investment in China falls 6.8 pct
Foreign direct investment in China fell in June for the ninth straight month, but the decline narrowed, adding to signs of an economic recovery, the Commerce Ministry said Wednesday. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:25:43 GMT)
China’s SAFE Issues New Currency Rules for Outbound Investment
July 15 (Bloomberg) -- China’s foreign currency regulator said it will expand the sources of capital Chinese companies can use to fund outbound investment and will allow firms to send investment funds abroad without approval. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:58:22 GMT)
Ren may head BNP investment banking biz in China
Margaret Ren, the former investment banking chairwoman of Merrill Lynch & Co China is set to join BNP Paribas SA to manage its advisory business in China, two people familiar with the situation said. Ren would be the chairwoman and chief executive officer of investment banking for Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, one of the people said, asking not to be identified before an announcement. ... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:19:34 GMT)
Exxon makes first big investment in biofuels
Exxon Mobil Corp. said yesterday it will make its first major investment in greenhouse-gas reducing biofuels in a $600 million (U.S.) partnership with biotech company Synthetic Genomics Inc. to develop transportation fuels from algae. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:38:14 GMT)
China Regulator Relaxes Curbs on Overseas Investment (Update1)
July 15 (Bloomberg) -- China’s top currency regulator relaxed curbs on overseas investment by local businesses, allowing more funds to flow abroad after the nation’s foreign- exchange reserves topped $2 trillion for the first time. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:58:26 GMT)
Foreign direct investment in China falls 6.8 pct
Foreign direct investment in China fell in June for the ninth straight month but the decline was less severe than in May, data showed Wednesday, adding to signs of an economic recovery. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:52:02 GMT)
Fifth Street Finance Investment Income Rises
Fifth Street Finance Investment Income Rises (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:12:23 GMT)
China Regulator Relaxes Curbs on Overseas Investment (Update2)
July 15 (Bloomberg) -- China’s top currency regulator relaxed curbs on overseas investment by local businesses, allowing more funds to flow abroad after the nation’s foreign- exchange reserves topped $2 trillion for the first time. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:40:15 GMT)
More investment needed in India infrastructure-finmin
NEW DELHI, July 15 (Reuters) - India's infrastructure sector requires more investment, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee told the parliament on Wednesday. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:07:06 GMT)
Inflation risk remains factor in investment plans
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Reports this week that producer and consumer prices rose in June provided more grist for investment professionals who are beating the drum about a potential damaging outbreak of inflation that could hurt unprepared investors. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:08:03 GMT)
Management & Capitali May Get Third Bid for Investment Company
July 15 (Bloomberg) -- Management & Capitali SpA , an investment company whose biggest shareholder is Italian financier Carlo De Benedetti , may get its third takeover offer in the last month. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:09:22 GMT)
Bid to ease Tasman investment
New Zealand and Australia are looking to open the floodgates to investment between the two countries amid growing confidence the worst of the recession might be over. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:14:56 GMT)
MALLFINDER NETWORK RECEIVES INVESTMENT TO EXPAND MARKETING SERVICES FOR RETAIL INDUSTRY
Denver --- Mallfinder Network LLC secured a private equity investment of $1.9 million from Grindstone Capital to accelerate development of new online, mobile and on-premise marketing services for the shopping center industry. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:35:22 GMT)
Report: Acquisition Talks Between AIG Investment Unit and Franklin Templeton Stall
Franklin Templeton Investments has backed away from merger talks with an AIG investment unit. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:27:23 GMT)
U.S. looks to private investment for high-speed rail
The United States expects significant private investment in high-speed rail in coming years with firms from Europe and Asia -- where bullet and other trains are prominent -- to factor heavily in its development. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:34:50 GMT)
U.S. May Lose $2.3 Billion CIT Investment: WSJ
U.S. May Lose $2.3 Billion CIT Investment: WSJ (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:42:23 GMT)
MAS to intensify supervision of investment products sale
SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) says it will review and intensify its supervision of financial institutions in the sale of investment products. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday to launch its annual report for the year ending March 2009, MAS managing director Heng Swee Keat said the financial regulator is scrutinising the steps taken by the board and senior ... (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:19:57 GMT)
Global economic crisis hits investment returns at MAS
SINGAPORE: The global economic crisis has hit investment returns at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:20:06 GMT)
China simplifies forex rules to boost outbound investment
BEIJING: China's foreign exchange regulator said Wednesday it would loosen its controls on overseas investment procedures and foreign exchange management of domestic companies to boost outbound investment. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:09:04 GMT)
China regulator relaxes curbs on overseas investment
China’s top currency regulator relaxed curbs on overseas investment by local businesses, allowing more funds to flow abroad after the nation’s foreign-exchange reserves topped US$2 trillion for the first time. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:56:23 GMT)
South Africa: Investec Favours Investment in Bulk Commodities for Second Half of Year
Johannesburg — INVESTEC Asset Management favours investments in gold, platinum, zinc, corn, sugar, iron ore and natural gas this year but is concerned about the near-term outlook for the prices of crude oil, aluminium and fertilisers, the group's investment team said yesterday. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:30:59 GMT)
U.K. Paid Investment Banks 62% More for Bailout Work in 2009
July 16 (Bloomberg) -- The U.K. government paid 11.5 million pounds ($19 million) of fees to investment bankers so far this year, 62 percent more than all of 2008, as it hired advisers to help stabilize the country’s financial system. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:26:04 GMT)
D-backs payroll stable with cash investment
D-backs payroll stable with cash investment (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:31:42 GMT)
U.K. Paid Investment Banks 62% More for Bailout Work in 2009
July 16 (Bloomberg) -- The U.K. government paid 11.5 million pounds ($19 million) of fees to investment bankers so far this year, 62 percent more than all of 2008, as it hired advisers to help stabilize the country’s financial system. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:36:48 GMT)
Foreign investment in Myanmar soars
Foreign investment in Myanmar swelled sixfold to almost $1 billion in the last fiscal year, most of it coming from China, according to government statistics seen Thursday. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:52:26 GMT)
JPMorgan 2Q Profit Up 36%, Beat Views, On Investment Banking
JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s (JPM) second-quarter earnings rose 36% on strong investment-banking results, with the profit smashing analysts' expectations like Wall Street titan Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) did Tuesday. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:26:32 GMT)
Ecuador: Petroecuador Raises 2009 Investment Budget By 58%
QUITO -(Dow Jones)- The state-owned oil company Petroecuador's board has increased by 58% to $1.69 billion the company's investment budget for 2009, the company said late Wednesday. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:57:47 GMT)
JPMorgan Profits From Investment Bank; Defaults Rise (Update1)
July 16 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co. , the second- largest U.S. bank, said profit rose for the first time since 2007 on record investment-banking fees. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:51:41 GMT)
Fitch May Downgrade MGIC Investment Corp.
Fitch May Downgrade MGIC Investment Corp. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:12:24 GMT)
JPMorgan Chase posts Q2 profit of $2.72B helped by investment banking business
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - JPMorgan Chase&Co. posted a 36 per cent jump in second quarter profit that easily surpassed analysts' expectations as strength in investment banking offset a jump in credit losses. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:40:00 GMT)
Zimbabwe: SABMiller's Respectable Returns From Investment
Harare — SABMILLER'S US$16 million injection into local beverages group Delta Corporation has far given it decent returns, with the latest stock prices indicating the brewers' investment had grown to US$21 million. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:47:57 GMT)
JPMorgan Profits From Investment Bank; Defaults Rise (Update2)
July 16 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co. , the second- largest U.S. bank, said profit rose for the first time since 2007 on record investment-banking fees. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:51:48 GMT)
JPMorgan profit surges on investment banking gains
The banking industry has another winner. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reported a 36 percent jump in second quarter profits Thursday, easily surpassing analysts' forecasts as huge gains in its investment banking business outweighed higher losses from bad loans. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:53:05 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs rose $1.58 or 1.0 percent, to $156.84. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:48:33 GMT)
Sarkozy promises defense investment
PARIS, July 15 (UPI) -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy promised a substantial investment in his country's military to enable it to meet future challenges. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:05:32 GMT)
Continental’s Smisek to Be CEO as Kellner Opens Investment Firm
July 17 (Bloomberg) -- Continental Airlines Inc. said President Jeff Smisek will become chief executive officer and chairman as Larry Kellner surprised analysts by stepping down to start a private-investment firm. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:48:22 GMT)
Gold Little Changed as Rising Equities Reduce Investment Demand
July 17 (Bloomberg) -- Gold was little changed in Asia after U.S. equities extended gains for a fourth day, reducing demand for the metal as a safe investment during the global recession. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:44:07 GMT)
RHJ says Opel is long-term investment
Belgian financial investor RHJ International sees its possible purchase of General Motors unit Opel as a long-term investment, RHJ Chief Executive Leonhard Fischer told German daily Bild. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:30:00 GMT)
3 face fraud raps over investment scam
The Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered the filing of criminal charges against a Singaporean national and two others over an alleged investment scam that duped $250 million from its victims. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:57:03 GMT)
European Investment Banks Upgraded at UBS; Retail Lenders Cut
July 17 (Bloomberg) -- European investment banks were raised to “overweight” at UBS AG, while the region’s retail banks were downgraded to “neutral.” (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:00:42 GMT)
Charnchai unveils investment strategies for the South
Industry Minister Charnchai Chairungruang on Friday unveiled the investment plan for the South, which would involve billions of baht, to double the export value of key industries like para rubber and frozen seafood. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:44:46 GMT)
China cash boosts Myanmar investment: ministry
Foreign investment in Myanmar increased more than fivefold to reach almost one billion dollars last year, as neighboring China pumped money into its mining sector, official statistics showed. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:59:00 GMT)
Perenco Rules Out Future Investment in Ecuador After Seizure
July 17 (Bloomberg) -- Perenco, the London-based explorer whose oil fields in Ecuador were seized by the state yesterday in a dispute over taxes, ruled out future investment in the South American nation. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:14:17 GMT)
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: CIT Group, Bank of America, Citigroup, American International Group and MGIC Investment ...
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: CIT Group, Bank of America, Citigroup, American International Group and MGIC Investment Corporation (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:01:19 GMT)
Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top investment banks companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs rose $.10 or .1 percent, to $156.94. Morgan Stanley fell $.29 or 1.0 percent, to $28.27. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:50:45 GMT)
Consolidated Thompson says China has approved US$240M investment by WISCO
TORONTO - Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines Ltd. (TSX:CLM) said Friday a Chinese steel company has received the necessary government approvals to move ahead with a previously announced US$240-million investment in the Toronto company. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:01:00 GMT)
Consolidated Thompson says China investment approved
Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines Ltd. said today a Chinese steel company has received the necessary government approvals to move ahead with a previously announced US$240-million investment in the Toronto company. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:36:31 GMT)
School Fund investment counsel replaced
The State Board of Education on Friday replaced the investment consulting firm that was overseeing a major shift in the $19 billion public school endowment. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:19:59 GMT)
Eastday-PBOC chief: China forex reserve not investment fund
BEIJING: China's Central Bank Governor Zhou Xiaochuan said Friday that the country's foreign exchange reserve should not be seen as "an investment fund", so it should not be looked on as a profit source. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:50:31 GMT)
Venture Capital Investment Quickens, But Still Down From '08
Led by a strong rebound in health care, U.S. venture capital investment recovered from its first-quarter low, but still remains well off last year's pace. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:26:09 GMT)
Fortress Investment Is Said to Select a New Chief
Daniel H. Mudd, left, the former Fannie Mae chief executive who was ousted last fall in a government takeover of the mortgage-finance giant, is expected to join the Fortress Investment Group. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:40:03 GMT)
JPMorgan, U.S. Lenders Lean on Investment Banking for Profits
July 18 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of America Corp., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc., the three biggest U.S. lenders, reported a total of $10.2 billion in profits for the second quarter that relied on investment banking and asset sales to counter growing losses on consumer loans. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:33:50 GMT)
China Should Ease Restrictions to Spur Investment, Zhou Says
July 18 (Bloomberg) -- China should relax industry and administrative restrictions on companies to spur private investment and reduce their high savings ratio, said Zhou Xiaochuan , central bank governor. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:44:38 GMT)
Trowers and Hamlins advise Islamic investment bank on investment in Bahraini retail construction project
Trowers & Hamlins, the International law firm, has advised Capinnova Investment Bank, the Bahrain based Islamic investment bank, on a $20m investment in a brand new retail construction project in Bahrain. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:04:47 GMT)
Derail the investment firms' gravy train
In the rarefied world of Goldman Sachs, money talks but apparently it doesn't listen very well. The investment firm's announcement that it is on track to pay huge, pre-economic-meltdown-level bonuses to its executives and traders means it is utterly deaf to the simmering resentments of everyday Americans whose desiccated pockets bailed out Wall Street's bulging ones. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:30:10 GMT)
NRN Australia to present paper on 'Knowledge Investment Forum'
An annual conference of the NRN Australia has decided to present a paper on 'Knowledge Investment Forum' at the fourth NRN Global Conference scheduled to take place in Kathmandu in October this year. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:33:37 GMT)
Inaugural investment education fair hopes to attract 20,000
SINGAPORE: There have been increasing calls for more education for the man—in—the—street on the basics of investment in the wake of the global financial crisis. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:44:01 GMT)
China Should Ease Restrictions to Spur Investment, Zhou Says
July 18 (Bloomberg) -- China should relax industry and administrative restrictions on companies to spur private investment and reduce their high savings ratio, said Zhou Xiaochuan , central bank governor. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:36:50 GMT)
Inaugural investment education fair hopes to attract 20,000
SINGAPORE: There have been increasing calls for more education for the man—in—the—street on the basics of investment in the wake of the global financial crisis. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:57:19 GMT)
JPMorgan, U.S. Lenders Lean on Investment Banking for Profits
July 18 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of America Corp., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc., the three biggest U.S. lenders, reported a total of $10.2 billion in profits for the second quarter that relied on investment banking and asset sales to counter growing losses on consumer loans. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:03:18 GMT)
US company plans investment in energy sector
KARACHI ( 2009-07-18 16:47:34 ) :The Chief Executive Officer of the US Bargamo E&A, Lord Harzarg, leading a delegation called on Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah at the Chief Minister House and discussed investment in the energy sector and other matters. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:50:34 GMT)
Slow and steady can be a smart investment strategy
In today’s rabbit-fast world, it pays to remember that the tortoise won the race. For investors, dollar-cost averaging — a slow and steady investment plan — can be a winning strategy. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:37:45 GMT)
OCIPED develops investment promotion strategy
19 July 2009 MUSCAT -- OCIPED has developed an investment promotion strategy for Oman in close co-ordination with various Ministries and organisations. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:10:25 GMT)
OCIPED develops investment promotion strategy
19 July 2009 MUSCAT -- OCIPED has developed an investment promotion strategy for Oman in close co-ordination with various Ministries and organisations. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:10:25 GMT)
Bangladesh offers tax incentive to lure investment in power sector
The Bangladeshi government has offered 15 years of tax waiver on income of private power generation companies to lure investment in power sector, local newspaper The Financial Express reported on Sunday. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has already issued an order to this effect offering the facilities for the private companies that will start power production on commercial basis by June 30, ... (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 06:13:59 GMT)
China Should Ease Restrictions to Spur Investment, Zhou Says
July 18 (Bloomberg) -- China should relax industry and administrative restrictions on companies to spur private investment and reduce their high savings ratio, said Zhou Xiaochuan , central bank governor. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 06:25:14 GMT)
Trade, investment with Laos tops agenda
HA NOI — Fostering trade and investment co-operation between businesses from Viet Nam and Laos topped the agenda of a meeting of officials and business leaders in the capital yesterday. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:26:39 GMT)
Investment in agricultural and rural sector hits snags
VietNamNet Bridge - In contrast to the overall economy’s growth, investment in the agricultural and rural sector has been falling off in recent years. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:05:21 GMT)
Trowers & Hamlins advise Islamic investment bank on investment in Bahraini retail construction project
Trowers & Hamlins, the International law firm, has advised Capinnova Investment Bank, the Bahrain-based Islamic investment bank, on a $20million investment in a brand new retail construction project in Bahrain. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:13:46 GMT)
Car giant Nissan to seal new investment deal
Japanese car giant Nissan is expected to announce fresh investment in its British factory tomorrow, giving a much-needed boost to the recession-hit motor industry. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:20:27 GMT)
Good response to new investment guidelines
PUTRAJAYA: The Government has received good response to the recently relaxed investment guidelines from potential investors in the Middle East, China and India. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:23:44 GMT)
Goldis still open to new investment opportunities
KUALA LUMPUR: Private equity investment company Goldis Bhd’s strategy in the current tough economic environment is to consolidate and grow its existing stable of companies, but it has not completely shut the door on new investments, said head of corporate investments Colin Ng. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:24:04 GMT)
IDA: Ireland continues to attract and secure foreign direct investment
IRELAND is continuing to attract and secure foreign direct investment, according to the chief executive of the IDA. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:21:43 GMT)
Energy: W’Bank Identifies $18bn Investment Potentials in Nigeria
The World Bank has identified areas of investment opportunities in the clean energy development sector which can fetch Nigeria about $18 billion if explored. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:13:39 GMT)
MIS collapses contributes to investment decline
The collapse of Timbercorp and Great Southern has contributed to a massive decline in funds directed towards agricultural managed investment schemes (MIS), a leading agribusiness research group says. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:10:58 GMT)
MIS collapses 'led to investment gap'
The collapse of Timbercorp and Great Southern has led to a massive decline in funds directed to agricultural managed investment schemes, a research group says. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:06:38 GMT)
BNP Can’t Get Investment-Bank Employees to Quit, Tribune Says
July 20 (Bloomberg) -- BNP Paribas SA can’t get employees to leave under a voluntary departure plan that would cut 204 jobs from its investment-banking unit, La Tribune reported, citing a union member it didn’t name. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:22:59 GMT)
Appointing new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Al Rayan Investment Company
Al Rayan Investment Company announced the appointment of His Excellency Ali Saeed Bin Sulayem Al Falasi new head of its board of directors. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:49:47 GMT)
MUSTAPA TO LEAD TRADE AND INVESTMENT MISSION TO AUSTRALIA
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed will lead a trade and investment mission to Australia from August 2 to 4, 2009. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:13:55 GMT)
Rwanda: CMAC Acts to Regulate Collective Investment Schemes
Kigali — In order to develop the capital market and diversify investments within the securities market in the country, the Capital Markets Advisory Council (CMAC) has drafted a law on Collective Investment Schemes (CIS). (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:17:35 GMT)
Industry Insight: Investment Banks' Bonanza
Investment banking used to be straightforward -- boring even. Now it's dominated by alpha-male traders betting the farm. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:17:44 GMT)
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