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SC appoints Wong executive director of issues and investment division
PETALING JAYA: The Securities Commission (SC) has appointed Eugene Wong Weng Soon executive director of the Issues and Investment Division, effective today. (Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:03:56 GMT)
Women’s investment group
Lorena Tankersley, founder of Women Investment Group, has made it her mission to help women increase their financial IQ by increasing their real estate investments. A member of Keller Williams, Park Meadows, she joins the team with both professional and personal experience. (Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:41:31 GMT)
Go for recession chic for simple pleasure of a 52% investment return
HOW is this for an investment strategy for the downturn? Invest in what the president likes. I came across two attempts by media figures this week to invest in the Obama presidency, the first worked and the second didn’t. (Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:36:27 GMT)
WSU investment returns drop
Investment returns for the Wichita State University Foundation were down almost 21 percent for the last fiscal year, the school reported Friday. (Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:39:27 GMT)
Tsvangirai calls for SA investment
The map will replace this text. If any users do not have Flash Player 8 (or above), they'll see this message. Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has called for South African investment in his country. (Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:23:16 GMT)
Women’s investment group
Lorena Tankersley, founder of Women Investment Group, has made it her mission to help women increase their financial IQ by increasing their real estate investments. A member of Keller Williams, Park Meadows, she joins the team with both professional and personal experience. (Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:08:26 GMT)
Developing investment strategy for region
A consulting firm hired by the Annapolis Digby Economic Development Agency is developing a new five-year investment strategy for the region. The Downeast Group will work with local business and community stakeholders to conduct an assessment of the regional economy's current environment. A statement released by Downeast said it would identify priority sectors for future growth and craft ... (Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:23:14 GMT)
German-based Catholic bank admits it made 'investment errors'
Cologne - A German-based Catholic bank, advertising its supposedly ethical investment policies, admitted Saturday that it had invested money in defence and tobacco companies as well as a contraception manufacturer. We regret it, and will immediately... (Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:40:29 GMT)
Rs 4792 cr Capital Investment in 5-years
By Our Staff Reporter Bhopal, Aug 1: Capital investment to the tune of Rs 4791.74 crore has been made in the state during the last five years. As many as 89 big industries were established, in which 15000 persons got direct employment. (Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:23:55 GMT)
There is no investment wizard
A study of the most respected investment newsletters shows that the pros might have been right in one of the last two market crashes, but typically not both. And in the good times, they generally got it wrong, too. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:14:48 GMT)
Man pleads guilty in Ill., Ind. oil well investment scheme
A Richland County, Ill., man has entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court to charges he operated a fraudulent oil well investment scheme, scamming as many as 16 investors in Illinois and Indiana out of approximately $343,796. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:24:55 GMT)
Investment promotion conference scheduled on 5/8 in Nam Dinh, Thai Binh
VietNamNet Bridge - A conference on investment promotion in Nam Dinh and Thai Binh provinces is due to open on August 5 in Nam Dinh city with the aim of attracting more investors at home and abroad. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:53:26 GMT)
Women’s investment group
Lorena Tankersley, founder of Women Investment Group, has made it her mission to help women increase their financial IQ by increasing their real estate investments. A member of Keller Williams, Park Meadows, she joins the team with both professional and personal experience. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:24:01 GMT)
Central economic zone investment hits $2 billion
HA NOI — The Chan May-Lang Co Economic Zone in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has attracted 33 investment projects totalling a registered capital of more than VND31 trillion (US$1.9 billion), according to the zone’s management board. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 08:26:53 GMT)
VN investment companies urge better management
HCM CITY — Companies seeking capital from investment fund firms must improve their managerial capacity, business leaders said yesterday during a meeting at HCM City’s Majestic Hotel. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 08:28:13 GMT)
Financial planning: Smart asset allocation critical for investment success
Study after study has concluded that one of the critical elements of investment success is asset allocation. In designing an asset allocation an investor needs to consider his/her age, goals, and risk tolerance. The investment portfolio should be diversified and rebalanced periodically. The often-recommended neutral allocation of 60 percent equity and 40 percent fixed income (bonds and CDs) may ... (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:11:01 GMT)
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on Saturday praised Thua Thien-Hue Province for its efforts to draw investment to the ...
The government expects the zone to act as a catalyst for economic growth in the central region. Dung made his remarks on a visit to the economic zone (EZ) to witness the launch of two major investment projects worth nearly US$947 million. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:08:10 GMT)
Investment Guru Steven Mandel and Company Insiders Selling VistaPrint Ltd. Shares
(GuruFocus, August 2, 2009 ) Investment Guru Steven Mandel has sold almost 90% of his position in online supplier of graphic design and printing company VistaPrint Ltd. ( VPRT ). GuruFocus data shows that Mandel sold 89.8% of his stake in VPRT at the price of $40.7 per share on July 21, 2009. He only held 26,339 shares after the sale. VistaPrint is the leading online supplier of graphic design ... (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:05:49 GMT)
Etisalat Interested in Sri Lanka Investment
Etisalat is reported to be considering an investment in Sri Lanka now that the military aspect of its decades long civil war has largely concluded. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:12:36 GMT)
NRI businessman arrested in 80-mn pound investment fraud
An NRI businessman, who allegedly masterminded 80-million-pound fraud investment operation, has been arrested for duping around 600 people, including celebrities like former England cricketer Darren Gough, actress Francis de la Tour and singer Jerome Flynn. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:37:13 GMT)
NRI businessman arrested in 80-mn pound investment fraud
NRI businessman arrested in 80-mn pound investment fraudNRI businessman arrested in 80-mn pound investment fraud (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:18:03 GMT)
Falling private investment concerns govt (Business Times
THE government is concerned over the declining trend in private investment, Minister of Finance II, Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah said. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:22:30 GMT)
Israel's Koor ups CS stake, investment size
JERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli holding company Koor Industries said it had again raised its stake in Credit Suisse and that its board had approved an increase of an investment of up to 6 billion shekels ($1.58 billion) in the bank. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:00:48 GMT)
NRI businessman held in £80-mn investment fraud
Agencies London, Aug 2: An NRI businessman, who allegedly masterminded £80-million fraud investment operation, has been arrested for duping around 600 people, including celebrities like former England cricketer Darren Gough, actress Francis de la Tour and singer Jerome Flynn. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:23:44 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-08-02 18:15 Israel's Koor ups CS stake, investment size
JERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli holding company Koor Industries said it had again raised its stake in Credit Suisse and that its board had approved an increase of an investment of up to 6 billion shekels ($1.58 billion) in the bank. Koor, a subsidiary of IDB Holding Corp, said in a statement it now held 30.28 million shares for which it paid 4.8 billion shekels ($1.3 billion). The stake was ... (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:36:40 GMT)
Hawaii commercial real estate investment plunges 44%
The dollar volume for commercial real estate investment in Hawaii for the first six months of 2009 dropped by nearly half from the first half of 2008, according to a new report. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:06:20 GMT)
Thai c.bank may ease rules on investment abroad
BANGKOK, Aug 3 (Reuters) - The Bank of Thailand may further ease rules on investment overseas to help reduce upward pressure on the baht caused by capital inflows, Governor Tarisa Watanagase said on Monday. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:45:42 GMT)
Koor to Raise Investment in Credit Suisse to 6 Billion Shekels
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Koor Industries Ltd. said its board approved to raise the investment frame in Credit Suisse Group AG to 6 billion shekels from 5 billion shekels, according to an e- mailed statement from the company late yesterday. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:09:18 GMT)
OFGEM: GBP6.5 Billion Investment Plan To Boost Customer Service
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- OFGEM, the Office of the Gas and Electricity Markets, announced Monday GBP6.5 billion of investment proposals to boost customer service and cut carbon from regional electricity networks. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:36:47 GMT)
Barclays Profit Rises 10% As Investment Bank Grows
Barclays Profit Rises 10% As Investment Bank Grows (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:50:29 GMT)
Investment banking drives Barclays profit up 10%
U.K. bank Barclays' first-half net profit rises 10%, as growth from its investment banking arm helps offset rising bad-debt charges, though the result falls short of market expectations. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:42:19 GMT)
The ALE Property Group (ASX:LEP) - Leading REIT Providing Strong Investment Returns with Low Risk
The Ale Property Group, established in November 2003, is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) with a portfolio of over 100 pubs across the five mainland states in Australia. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:25:40 GMT)
Barclays Earnings Rise 10% on Investment Banking (Update2)
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Barclays Plc , the U.K.’s second- Biggest lender, said first-half earnings rose 10 percent as profit from investment banking almost doubled. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:37:28 GMT)
Jordan: Zara Investment (Holding) Company reports 2009 interim financial results
Zara Investment (Holding) Company (Ticker: Zara) announced the reviewed financial results of its operations for the first half of 2009. Zara reported consolidated gross operating revenue of JD 36.7 million for the first half of 2009, a decrease of 2.5% as compared to the second quarter of 2008; consolidated gross operating profits of JD 13.6 million declined 11.4% over the same period of 2008, ... (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:41:30 GMT)
Schroder Investment Management selects IT2 TMS
IT2 Treasury Solutions Limited announces that Schroder Investment Management Limited has selected IT2 to provide an integrated solution for their ... (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:46:27 GMT)
Bangkok Post : Investment rules to ease
Investment rules to easeThe Bank of Thailand is prepared to fully liberalise overseas investment rules for Thai nationals. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:36:05 GMT)
Barclays Earnings Rise 10% on Investment Banking (Update4)
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Barclays Plc , the U.K.’s second- biggest lender, said first-half earnings rose 10 percent as profit from investment banking almost doubled. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:29:03 GMT)
MGIC delays investment in subsidiary
Private mortgage insurer Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. said it is delaying a contribution of capital into a subsidiary for the purposes of writing new insurance and now expects the total investment to be less than previously announced. (MTG) (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:19:50 GMT)
Foreign Investment By Chilean Firms Falls 55% To $835 Million In 1st Half
SANTIAGO -(Dow Jones)- Foreign investment by Chilean companies fell 55% to $ 835 million in the first half compared with the year-earlier period, the lowest amount in the first six months of any year since 2003. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:06:51 GMT)
Coca-Cola to Expand Investment in Philippines
NEW YORK—Global beverage giant Coca-Cola has joined the billion dollar club of investors in the Philippines in an expansion plan expected to boost further the investment climate in the country amidst the global economic downturn. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:55:21 GMT)
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust sells Rockville property
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust unloaded Brandywine Center in Rockville for $3.3 million. (WRE) (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:45:20 GMT)
Strong pound harms investment returns
Investors in overseas investment funds have seen their returns harmed by a strong pound, according to figures from Interactive Investor. The financial website’s research found that investors in an American fund would have lost over 5 per cent, despite a 9.3 per cent market return year-to-date. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:51:38 GMT)
Australia to Reform Foreign Investment Screening, Sky Says
Aug. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan said the country’s foreign investment screening process will be reformed. The comments were reported by television broadcaster Sky News. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:07:13 GMT)
Australia to Cut Foreign Investment Compliance Costs (Update1)
Aug. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Australia will cut the compliance costs of its foreign investment screening framework to make it a more competitive place to invest, Treasurer Wayne Swan said. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:07:15 GMT)
Australia to ease investment rules after China saga
* Australia to ease foreign investment rules (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:48:54 GMT)
Australia lowers foreign investment hurdle
Treasurer Wayne Swan announces an easing of foreign-investment rules as Australia looks to reassure investors that its door was open despite recent tensions over Chinese investment. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:19:11 GMT)
Investment scams take fraud bill to $100m
More than $100 million has been stolen through fraud this year as the market crash reveals investment scams. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:13:22 GMT)
Shenzhen Investment sells $144 mln shares at discount
HONG KONG, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Property developer Shenzhen Investment Ltd <0604.HK> said on Tuesday that it will sell HK$1.12 billion (US$144 million) worth of new shares at a discount to its controlling shareholder, to raise general working capital. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:15:37 GMT)
President cheers new GI Bill as "investment" in the U.S.
President Obama on Monday called a new GI Bill offering college tuition assistance to veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan "an investment in our own country." (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:20:34 GMT)
BNP Paribas Net Rises on Fortis, Investment-Banking (Update1)
Aug. 4 (Bloomberg) -- BNP Paribas SA , France’s largest bank, reported an increase in second-quarter profit, helped by the acquisition of Fortis assets and higher investment-banking revenue. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:35:15 GMT)
BNP Paribas Net Rises on Fortis, Investment-Banking (Update2)
Aug. 4 (Bloomberg) -- BNP Paribas SA , France’s largest bank, reported a 6.6 percent increase in second-quarter profit, helped by the acquisition of Fortis assets and higher investment-banking revenue. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:52:22 GMT)
Legal & General Falls as Investment Returns Reduce Profit
Aug. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Legal & General Group Plc , the second-biggest U.K insurer by assets, fell by the most in a month after investment returns hurt operating profit. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:58:21 GMT)
Spotify Said to Near Getting $50 Million Investment
Spotify, the digital music service, is close to securing new investment from high-profile investors including Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing's charitable foundation, The Financial Times reported. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:43:12 GMT)
GI BILL GOOD INVESTMENT: O
President Obama said yesterday a new GI Bill for those who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan is an investment in both a new generation of veterans and the future of America. "We do this not just to meet our moral obligation to those who sacrificed... (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:19:37 GMT)
Legal & General Falls as Investment Returns Reduce Profit
Aug. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Legal & General Group Plc , the second-biggest U.K insurer by assets, fell by the most in a month after investment returns hurt operating profit. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:13:33 GMT)
BNP Paribas Net Rises on Fortis, Investment Banking (Update3)
Aug. 4 (Bloomberg) -- BNP Paribas SA , France’s largest bank, reported a 6.6 percent increase in second-quarter profit, helped by the acquisition of Fortis assets and higher investment-banking revenue. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:22:24 GMT)
Australia to ease investment rules (Business Times
SYDNEY: Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan announced an easing of foreign-investment rules yesterday as the nation looked to reassure investors that its door was open despite recent tensions over Chinese investment. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:09:32 GMT)
Legal & General Falls as Investment Losses Hit Profit (Update2)
Aug. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Legal & General Group Plc fell by the most in a month after investment losses hurt first-half operating profit and the second-biggest U.K insurer by assets cut its dividend. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:28:28 GMT)
Infineon rights issue success a setback for investment firm
Infineon Technologies AG has managed to raise at least Euros 692 million (about $986 million) in its share offer, which means U.S investment firm Apollo Global Management LLC has largely failed to build up a major stake in the German semiconductor company. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:43:43 GMT)
Moody's assigns investment grade rating to International Paper's new senior notes offering
NEW YORK — Moody's Investors Service on Monday assigned an investment grade rating to International Paper Co.'s new senior notes offering. The ratings agency gave the Memphis, Tenn.-based company a "Baa3" rating on its offering and rated its outlook negative. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:05:46 GMT)
Gift products vet Moore starts investment firm, makes acquisition
A private investment firm recently launched by Nashville business executive Joseph Moore has acquired a majority equity position in Paddywax, a Decatur, Ga.-based artisan candle operation. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:47:06 GMT)
Investment move 'not related to China'
Treasurer Wayne Swan denies the easing of foreign investment rules is a reaction to Chinalco's failed Rio Tinto bid. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:12:30 GMT)
Investment move 'not related to China'
Treasurer Wayne Swan denies the easing of foreign investment rules is a reaction to Chinalco's failed Rio Tinto bid. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:20:15 GMT)
Shanghai sets up PE fund for financial investment
SHANGHAI, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Shanghai has set up China's first private equity fund devoted to investment in financial companies, which aims to manage assets worth $2.9 billion, newspapers said on Wednesday, as part of China's reforms to transform its financial hub into a global financial centre by 2020. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:17:08 GMT)
Investment move 'not related to China'
Wayne Swan denies the easing of foreign investment rules is a reaction to Chinalco's failed Rio Tinto bid. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:00:41 GMT)
Gruebel Says Fixing UBS’s Investment Bank May Take Until 2010
Aug. 5 (Bloomberg) -- UBS AG , Switzerland’s biggest bank by assets, will need until next year to rebuild its investment bank after risk-cutting and employee departures hurt revenue, Chief Executive Officer Oswald Gruebel said. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:20:28 GMT)
Simon earnings decline on retail, investment losses
INDIANAPOLIS -- Simon Property Group said Tuesday that second-quarter earnings fell as the recession cut retail spending at its shopping centers. Funds from operations slid to $313 million from $428 million a year ago. The Indianapolis real estate trust said occupancy slipped, revenue dipped 2.1 percent and it also lost $140 million from a key investment. During the quarter, the company had a ... (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:03:59 GMT)
Thailand looks for more investment from Taiwan
More Taiwanese investors are expected to pour investment into Thailand, particularly in the electronics and alternative energy sectors, according to Federation of Thai Industries Chairman Santi Vilassakdanont. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:22:23 GMT)
Glut of solar deals shine light on clean tech investment recovery
Cath Everett, BusinessGreen , Wednesday 5 August 2009 at 09:35:00 Survey shows returning investor confidence, as flurry of solar deals suggest investment and acquisition war chests are being opened Despite being hit by falling levels of private capital investment during the first quarter of this year, the clean tech sector appears be back on the up again following an encouraging second quarter ... (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:42:30 GMT)
Asian property investment market regains momentum in Q2
SINGAPORE : The property investment market in Asia enjoyed a stronger second quarter following a subdued start to the year, with direct real estate investment volume rising 41 per cent from the first quarter. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:04:23 GMT)
UBS Chief Warns on Recovery of Investment Unit
UBS Chief Executive Oswald Grubel said that the Swiss banking giant will need until next year to rebuild its investment bank, whose revenues have been hurt by less risk-taking and departing employees, Bloomberg News reported. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:28:13 GMT)
Fortress Investment 2nd-qtr Adjusted Net $66 Mln
Fortress Investment 2nd-qtr Adjusted Net $66 Mln (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:51:19 GMT)
Fortress Investment Group's 2Q loss narrows
Alternative asset manager Fortress Investment Group LLC said Wednesday that its second-quarter loss narrowed as it cut expenses and recorded a special non-cash gain on affiliate investments. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:30:50 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 $.42 or .3 percent, to $165.59. Morgan Stanley fell $.18 or .6 percent, to $29.89. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:55:58 GMT)
Gruebel Says Fixing UBS’s Investment Bank May Take Until 2010
Aug. 5 (Bloomberg) -- UBS AG , Switzerland’s biggest bank by assets, will need until next year to rebuild its investment bank after risk-cutting and employee departures hurt revenue, Chief Executive Officer Oswald Gruebel said. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:00:22 GMT)
Rwanda: Provinces to Have Investment Promotional Websites
Kigali — The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) will develop provincial websites for promotion of investment opportunities upcountry. Rosemary Mbabazi, the RDB Director for Investors Mobilisation said that the development of the websites will come after developing investment proposals for each province. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:20:19 GMT)
Investment Grade Value Stock Index (IGVSI) Soars 24%
The Investment Grade Value Stock Index is a barometer of a small but elite sector of the stock market. Some Investment Grade Value Stocks are included in all averages and indices, but even the Dow Jones Industrial Average includes several issues that are below Investment Grade and very few boast an A+ S & P rating. The IGVSI tracks a portfolio of approximately 400 stocks--- and less than half of ... (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:05:49 GMT)
US, Mauritius Start Talks On Bilateral Investment Treaty
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. and Mauritius started talks Wednesday on a bilateral investment treaty to help safeguard investment flows into the island republic off the African coast. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:51:38 GMT)
Tower Group 2nd-quarter profit triples, net investment income more than doubles
NEW YORK — Insurance company Tower Group Inc. said Wednesday its second-quarter profit tripled as it collected more in premiums and its net investment income more than doubled. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:03:57 GMT)
New embassy in Norway key to trade, investment
VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is preparing for the opening of its embassy in Norway this year, showing the country's willingness to foster co-operative ties with Norway, particularly in the trade and investment sectors. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:00:44 GMT)
Pirelli H1 China sales rise, investment on hold
BEIJING, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Italian tyre maker Pirelli & C said on Thursday its sales in China rose 40 percent in the first half from a year earlier, but weak global demand has put a planned $100 million investment in the country on hold. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:52:43 GMT)
Illovo Raised to ‘Buy’ at UBS Investment On Malawi Expansion
Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Illovo Sugar Ltd. had the rating raised on its stock to “buy” from “neutral” by UBS Investment Research because of an expansion program in Malawi. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:13:11 GMT)
Real estate not the safest investment, economist says
The British have a saying, 'Safe as houses ' It means something is sure, a safe investment for the future (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:15:00 GMT)
Insurer Zurich Financial reports a 29 percent drop in Q2 profit amid falling investment income
ZURICH — Swiss insurer Zurich Financial Services Group on Thursday reported a 29 percent year-on-year drop in second quarter profit mainly because of less income from investment and lower insurance earnings, but the performance was a marked improvement on the previous three month period. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:48:53 GMT)
IFC to sign deal on investment fund soon
THE International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, said it will shortly sign a deal with Singaporean partners to set up a Cambodian-Laotian investment fund. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:05:43 GMT)
Aviva Cuts Dividend 31% as Investment Earnings Fall (Update1)
Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Aviva Plc , the U.K.’s second-biggest insurer by market value, cut its first-half dividend payment 31 percent as investment earnings fell. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:20:09 GMT)
Mauritius: United States And Mauritius to Negotiate Investment Treaty
Nairobi — The United States and Mauritius announced August 5 that they will begin formal negotiations toward a bilateral investment treaty (BIT) to strengthen investor protections in Mauritius and encourage the continuation of market-oriented economic reforms. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:09:55 GMT)
Mauritius: Announcement of Investment Treaty Negotiations With Mauritius
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced today that the United States and Mauritius will begin formal negotiations toward a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) that would strengthen investor protections and encourage the continuation of market-oriented economic reforms in Mauritius. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:22:11 GMT)
India investment to grow despite slowdown
Capital expenditure will continue to rise in India despite slowing economic growth thanks to pent-up demand and banks picking up the slack from reduced foreign investment, according to a survey of 500 industrial projects. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:20:49 GMT)
Canaccord Profit Falls on Investment-Banking Slowdown (Update1)
Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Canaccord Capital Inc. , Canada’s largest independent brokerage by assets, said first-quarter profit fell 45 percent on a slowdown in investment banking. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:09:48 GMT)
Barclays approves £7.97bln sale of investment unit
Barclays bank on Thursday said its shareholders had overwhelmingly approved the sale of its investment arm to US asset manager BlackRock for 7.97-billion-pounds. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:15:38 GMT)
Barclays approves $13.5 bln sale of investment unit
British bank Barclays on Thursday said its shareholders had overwhelmingly approved the sale of its investment arm to US asset manager BlackRock for 13.5 billion dollars (9.4 billion euros). (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:20:09 GMT)
Canada’s Flaherty to Meet Chairman of China Investment Corp.
Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will meet Lou Jiwei, chairman of China Investment Corporation, during his six-day visit to the Asian nation next week. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:10:14 GMT)
Brazil Cemig May Sell Stake in Terna to Coliseu Investment Fund
Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Cia. Energetica de Minas Gerais, Brazil’s second-largest electricity generator and distributor, said it may sell a stake in Terna Participacoes SA to FIP Coliseu, an investment fund. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:47:08 GMT)
'Vital to improve investment climate' (Business Times
MALAYSIA, which is fast losing its lead position as an investment destination in Asia, needs more than just good infrastructure to woo back foreign capital, a top Deutsche Bank economist said yesterday. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:01:40 GMT)
RBS Stock Gains Give U.K. 1 Billion-Pound Profit on Investment
Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc , the biggest bank owned by the U.K., rose 9.2 percent in London trading, giving the government a profit on its 20 billion-pound ($33.6 billion) investment for the first time. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:04:44 GMT)
S&P ups DirecTV credit rating to investment grade
DirecTV Group Inc.'s credit rating was raised out of junk territory into investment grade Thursday after the satellite TV operator said that it won't be borrowing as heavily going forward. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:43:06 GMT)
Tudor Investment Calls Stock Gain a Bear-Market Rally (Update2)
Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Tudor Investment Corp., the $10.8 billion hedge-fund firm run by Paul Tudor Jones , said equity markets could decline later this year, creating buying opportunities. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:55:26 GMT)
'Malaysia's investment environment must improve'
Despite talk of a relatively robust recovery among emerging markets, not all is sunny on the local economic front. International investors are questioning Malaysia ’s regional economic competitiveness as they begin to evaluate potential post-crisis investment opportunities in the Asian region. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:54:48 GMT)
SIC: investment to drive China's economy to 8% growth in 2009
The State Information Center, under the National Development and Reform Commission, predicted that China's economy would grow by about 8 percent in 2009, with investment as the major driving force. However, overcapacity will remain one of the major problems in the economy, according to the report issued by SIC on August 6. The growth of the first, second and tertiary industry will reach 3.5 ... (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:31:11 GMT)
Oil sand extraction a 'toxic' investment
Taking oil from tar sands could prove a 'toxic' investment for international oil companies amid falling oil prices, experts say (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:13:21 GMT)
China Investment Corp. Reports 2.1% Loss In 2008
China Investment Corp. Reports 2.1% Loss In 2008 (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:50:05 GMT)
Tony-Winning Hair Revival Recoups Investment
The Tony Award-winning revival of the sixties rock musical Hair, which plays the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, has recouped its initial investment of $5.76 million, according to Variety. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:22:52 GMT)
FCC wants real answers from ISPs on broadband investment
Yes, we know—when the FCC puts out a press release (PDF) titled "Columbia Institute for Tele-Information to Conduct Independent Review of Telecom Capital Expenditures to Assist FCC," the eyeballs begin to glaze and the limbs feel suddenly heavy. But this one's worth rousing the brain for, because the FCC announcement means that the agency is taking a close look at just how much investment ISPs ... (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:41:16 GMT)
Merrill Hires Life Sciences Investment Banker
Bank of America Merrill Lynch said Friday that it has hired Benjamin Perkins, the head of Pacific Growth Equities' life sciences investment banking team, as a managing director in its San Francisco office. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:58:04 GMT)
Boeing names chief investment officer
Boeing Co. said Friday it promoted Andrew Ward to serve as its new chief investment officer. Ward, 38, will oversee $65 billion in retirement assets for about 550,000 beneficiaries, the plane maker said in a release. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:31:35 GMT)
Soleran uses $500,000 investment to hire, move out of incubator
Spurred by a $500,000 investment in late June, Soleran LLC is hiring eight new full-time employees and moving into more permanent office space. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:41:59 GMT)
U.S. Century Bank gets $50M TARP investment
Doral-based U.S. Century Bank accepted a $50.2 million investment from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) and plans to use the money to increase lending and expand. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:42:37 GMT)
BNP Paribas Pays Investment Bankers Less Than Goldman, Morgan
Aug. 7 (Bloomberg) -- BNP Paribas SA ’s 1 billion-euro ($1.4 billion) bonus pool is sparking criticism from French politicians even though it’s dwarfed by payouts at the biggest U.S. investment banks. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:08:01 GMT)
Parrot Nearly Wins Online Investment Contest
A five-year-old female parrot named Strawberry nearly won an online investment contest, proving smarter than most of the human competitors. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:25:55 GMT)
Growth in Sarawak investment portfolios tops expectations: CIMB (Business Times
CIMB Private Banking said it sees Sarawak as an interesting market, but the phenomenal growth in the investment portfolios of high-net-worth individuals in Sibu was beyond its expectation. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:47:15 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs fell $3.10 or 1.9 percent, to $163.65. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:46:05 GMT)
Honolulu-based investment fund seeks Japanese government support
Prospect Asset Management Inc., a Honolulu-based investment fund specializing in Japanese property, plans to tap a Japan government fund designed to support the nation's real estate industry. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:43:39 GMT)
Cape Girardeau man pleads guilty to investment fraud
Cape Girardeau man pleads guilty to investment fraud (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 03:29:54 GMT)
'Malaysia's investment environment must improve'
Despite talk of a relatively robust recovery among emerging markets, not all is sunny on the local economic front. International investors are questioning Malaysia ’s regional economic competitiveness as they begin to evaluate potential post-crisis investment opportunities in the Asian region. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 03:38:58 GMT)
Women’s investment group
Lorena Tankersley, founder of Women Investment Group, has made it her mission to help women increase their financial IQ by increasing their real estate investments. A member of Keller Williams, Park Meadows, she joins the team with both professional and personal experience. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:40:34 GMT)
Real estate still a good investment
Dubai: The real estate sector is still a good option for investment, despite the current global economic slump, a top UAE businessman says. "It is believed that [in] the long term business investors could have more than 20 per cent profit if they invest in real estate," Eqbal Al Yousuf, president of Al Yousuf Group Al Yousuf Group , told Gulf News in an exclusive interview. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:32:47 GMT)
Investment ‘an issue’
THE doomed Swallow Hotel suffered from a lack of investment before it went into administration, Stockton Council’s ruling Cabinet was told this week. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:12:18 GMT)
Women’s investment group
Lorena Tankersley, founder of Women Investment Group, has made it her mission to help women increase their financial IQ by increasing their real estate investments. A member of Keller Williams, Park Meadows, she joins the team with both professional and personal experience. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:37:25 GMT)
India offers attractive investment opportunity in oil and gas: Deora
Mumbai, Aug 8 : Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Murli Deora today invited oil, gas exploration and production companies and prospective investors to avail of the investment opportunities being offered by India in the field of on shore and off shore oil and gas exploration. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:19:14 GMT)
Beijing Urban Construction Investment & Development's net profit up 15.6%
Beijing Urban Construction Investment and Development Co., Ltd. announced Saturday it had made a net profit of 185.5 million yuan (27.15 million U.S. dollars) in the first half of the year, up 15.56 percent year on year. Company revenue surged 69.39 percent to 895 million yuan in six months, boosted by the upbeat domestic property market performance, said the developer in its half-year report to ... (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:13:32 GMT)
Women’s investment group
Lorena Tankersley, founder of Women Investment Group, has made it her mission to help women increase their financial IQ by increasing their real estate investments. A member of Keller Williams, Park Meadows, she joins the team with both professional and personal experience. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:39:56 GMT)
Gulf General Investment posts $41.94m Q2 profit
Gulf General Investment posts $41.94m Q2 profit (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:55:38 GMT)
Securities and Investment Company reports BD1.10m net profit for second quarter 2009
Bahrain-based Securities and Investment Company (Sico) announced today a net profit of BD1.10m for the second quarter of 2009 compared to a loss of BD167 thousand for the first quarter. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:23:34 GMT)
Gulf General Investment Soars to 6-Week High on Profit Increase
Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Gulf General Investment Co ., an investment company based in the United Arab Emirates, advanced to the highest in more than six weeks after second-quarter profit rose almost fourfold. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:52:52 GMT)
Saudi Arabian Islamic Bond Sales to Rise, Jadwa Investment Says
Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Sale of Islamic bonds, or sukuk, in Saudi Arabia will probably rise because companies need alternate funding sources as banks are reluctant to lend and the initial public-offering market is depressed, Jadwa Investment said. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:52:53 GMT)
Changing ownerships in Kuwaiti companies vital for investment decisions
Changing ownerships in Kuwaiti companies vital for investment decisions (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:40:12 GMT)
Fund's investment consultant moves for changes in its fees
Merrill Lynch, the investment consultant of the NMI Retirement Fund, wants a 10-basis point increase in its fee as a result of the changes at its main office in the United States. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:05:52 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-08-09 17:08 UPDATE 1-Kuwait's Global Investment House Q2 loss $101 mln
KUWAIT, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Kuwait's Global Investment House reported a net loss of 29 million dinars ($101.1 million) in the second quarter, on investment losses and losses of associates. Global, which defaulted on most of its debt earlier this year, is among the largest investment companies in the Gulf Arab state to face problems amid tight credit conditions. First-half net loss came in at 98.6 ... (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:37:20 GMT)
Global Investment House Q2 loss at US$101m (Business Times
KUWAIT: Kuwait's Global Investment House reported a net loss of 29 million dinars (US$101.1 million) in the second quarter, on investment losses and losses of associates. Global, which defaulted on most of its debt earlier this year, is among the largest investment companies in the Gulf Arab state to face problems amid tight credit conditions. First-half net loss came in at 98.6 million dinars, ... (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:08:20 GMT)
GPG plays down $A24m investment in Australia’s Ridley Corp
Guinness Peat Group executive director Gary Weiss wont be drawn on his company’s latest plans to get involved in Australia’s agribusiness sector after taking a 10% stake in salt and stock feed business Ridely Corp. Mr Weiss said GPG was not commenting on the $A24 million investment, announced to the ASX last week, nor on recent talk Ridley might be a target for acquisition by an overseas ... (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:03:58 GMT)
Canada pushes for Chinese investment
Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said he'll encourage Chinese state-run entities such as China Investment to list shares in Canada or buy stakes in publicly traded companies as the easiest way to avoid investment restrictions against government-run entities. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:45:29 GMT)
Football's A Funny Old Investment, Innit
Are football clubs the worst investment ever? (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:17:08 GMT)
Women’s investment group
Lorena Tankersley, founder of Women Investment Group, has made it her mission to help women increase their financial IQ by increasing their real estate investments. A member of Keller Williams, Park Meadows, she joins the team with both professional and personal experience. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:49:55 GMT)
C. Mindanao investment opportunities identified
NEW investment opportunities were identified in Central Mindanao in a bid to accelerate economic growth in the area, officials confirmed on Thursday. read more (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:55:38 GMT)
7Twelve Life Stage Retirement Investment Folios Now at Folio Investing
Folio Investing and 7Twelve now offer the 7Twelve Life Stage Retirement Portfolios as pre-made investment Folios on the Folio Investing online brokerage web site. Investors can customize these ETF based investment portfolios (Folios) and make their own - similar to mutual funds but they are personalized, tax efficient, and cost less. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Camden Partners & Patton Boggs to Speak About the Future of Healthcare at the 2009 Health Technology Investment Forum
The Institute for Health Technology Transformation announced today that Christopher Kersey, MD, MBA, of Camden Partners and David Farber, JD, of Patton Boggs will present the Town Hall Meeting on the Future of Healthcare at this fall's Health Technology Investment Forum September 22, 2009 at 8:45 in New York City. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Securities & Investment Company announces healthy second quarter profits
Bahrain-based Securities & Investment Company (SICO) announced today a net profit of BD 1.10 million for the second quarter of 2009 compared to a loss of BD 167 thousand for the first quarter. Net profit for the corresponding period last year was BD2.25 million. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:26:40 GMT)
Uganda: Investment Body Turns to Salon Operators
Kampala — UGANDA Investment Authority (UIA) last week trained salon operators and beauticians in entrepreneurship skills. The five-day training in Kampala was funded by Icelandic International Development Agency (ICEIDA). (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:26:58 GMT)
S.Korea SK Energy extends HCC investment term to 2016
SEOUL, Aug 10 (Reuters) - South Korea's top refiner SK Energy <096770.KS> has extended its 1.52 trillion won ($1.24 billion) investment period for its hydrocracking center to June 2016 from June 2011, the company said in a report to the stock exchange. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:42:27 GMT)
Foreign investment pledges fall to all-time low in Q1
P4 billion FDI commitments lowest since 1996; actual inflows lower at P2 billion MANILA - The government has approved only P4 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) pledges for the first 3 months of 2009, the lowest since the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) started compiling data for committed FDIs in the first quarter of 1996. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:14:14 GMT)
M'SIAN ECONOMY IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE, SAYS INVESTMENT GURU
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy is working out pretty well -- thanks to efforts by the government in initiating a number of measures, said investment guru Dr Mark Mobius today. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:24:04 GMT)
Retail Demand Intelligence Revealed As Critical Investment Issue For Retailers, IDC Retail Insights Research Shows
A new research study published by IDC Retail Insights shows retail demand intelligence (RDI) as the most pressing technological investment issue currently facing retailers. According to the new report, retailers are not only implementing advanced demand-forecasting tools, but are using RDI as a foundational retail technology, tightly integrated with retail planning systems, supply chain ... (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:48:42 GMT)
Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top investment banks companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs fell $.93 or .6 percent, to $162.72. Morgan Stanley rose $.08 or .3 percent, to $31.30. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:54:14 GMT)
Flaherty makes investment pitch in China
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is in China pitching Canada's banking system to investment officials in one of the world's most important economies. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:27:01 GMT)
Kerala should develop investment culture: Tharoor
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 10 (PTI) Kerala should strive to develop a positive investment culture to remove the grains of apprehension lurking in the minds of prospective investors, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor said today. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:39:41 GMT)
Warfordsburg man at center of alleged investment scheme
A federal judge froze the assets of a Warfordsburg investment adviser and his firm after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission alleged he squandered hundreds of thousands of dollars of his clients' money. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:06:50 GMT)
Malaysian trade and investment initiatives
Malaysia is taking part in its first major trade fair for fashion products in Bangkok this week, after which it is sending a specialised marketing mission on automotive parts and components as it bids to promote bilateral trade and investment. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:09:10 GMT)
EchoStar 2nd-quarter profit more than doubles on investment gain
ENGLEWOOD, COLO. — EchoStar Corp. on Monday reported its second-quarter profit more than doubled on an investment gain that more than offset a decline in revenue. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:37:28 GMT)
China's prices continue to fall as investment slows
Chinese consumer prices continued to decline last month, while government-funded investment slowed slightly, official data showed today. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:04:10 GMT)
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