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ASIC charges investment firm bosses
THE Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has brought criminal charges against two former principals of collapsed investment firm Chartwell Enterprises. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:20:00 GMT)
Global Investment House to reach debt agreement
Bader Abdulla Al-Sumait, CEO of Kuwait's Global Investment House has said the firm may soon reach an agreement with its creditors after the Kuwaiti investment bank defaulted on loan repayments in December, Bloomberg has reported. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:39:10 GMT)
China to sharply increase investment in railway construction
China plans to invest at least 700 billion yuan (102.49 billion U.S. dollars) per year in railway construction over the next three years, said Wang Zhiguo, vice minister of railways on Monday. "In the first seven months of this year, China invested 247.49 billion yuan in railway construction, up 136 percent year on year," said Wang, adding that the planned railway investment for 2009 is 600 ... (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:31:41 GMT)
Prodesse Investment 2Q Net asset Value $7.69 Vs $6.99
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Prodesse Investment Limited (PRD.LN), announced Tuesday for its results for the quarter ended June 30, it had an NAV per share of $7.69 compared with $6.99. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:06:37 GMT)
MINING FINANCE / INVESTMENT
California seen as more likely to default than Russia! An investment in California is seen by the markets as riskier than one in Russia while the big upturn in China rail traffic may bode well for the strength in the copper price. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:48:06 GMT)
UBS adds 20 senior staff to investment team
UBS has unveiled senior appointments within its investment banking division, a week after admitting that it missed the credit boom that fuelled near-record profits at global rivals. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:15:28 GMT)
Investment in Cambodian tourism reaches $354 mln in half year
The investment in Cambodia's tourism reached to about 354 million U.S. dollars in the first six months of this year and is a leading field that got the most investment, the local media said on Tuesday. "Council for Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved about 1.22 billion U.S. dollars investment projects totally from private companies and 354 million U.S. dollars of the total is on tourism ... (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:23:23 GMT)
Urban Fixed-Asset Investment Up
China 's urban fixed-asset investment rose 32.9 percent in the first seven months of this year from a year earlier to 9.59 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion), the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced Tuesday. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:28:17 GMT)
Japanese investment in Indian equity mkt at $1 bn
Japanese corporates and retail investors see India as a major investment destination and already up to$1 billion has reached Indian equity markets. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:37:24 GMT)
Arlington Asset Investment Corp. loss widens
Arlington Asset Investment Corp., formerly known as Friedman Billings Ramsey Group Inc., reported a wider loss in the second quarter due to the costs of unraveling its ties to FBR Capital Markets Corp. (AI) (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:30:00 GMT)
Bluebirds reveal investment deal
Cardiff have announced an agreement with a Far East company which could lead to investment in the club and help clear the Bluebirds' debt. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:41:17 GMT)
Federal Realty Investment Trust raising nearly $250M
Federal Realty Investment Trust is loading up its war chest with nearly a quarter of a billion dollars, possibly for an acquisition. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:04:14 GMT)
Tokuyama ups investment in Sarawak (Business Times
It plans to spend 65 billion yen or about RM2.36 billion, an increase from its initial investment plan of 50 billion yen (RM1.8 billion) announced last November. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:12:26 GMT)
3D investment
Enterprise Ventures, an independent venture and growth capital fund manager, has completed an investment in Bradford University spin-out Tangentix. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:38:14 GMT)
China Investment Corp. shows interest in Canada: Flaherty
China Investment Corp., the sovereign wealth fund whose holdings include stakes in Blackstone Group LP and Morgan Stanley, is interested in boosting its Canadian presence after acquiring a stake in Teck Resources Ltd. last month, Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:10:02 GMT)
Federal Realty Investment Trust prices offering
Federal Realty Investment Trust said on Tuesday that its offering of more than 1.7 million shares has been priced at $57.50 each. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:18:04 GMT)
Federal Realty Investment Trust prices offering at $57.50, hopes to raise $95.6 million
ROCKVILLE, Md. - Federal Realty Investment Trust said on Tuesday that its offering of more than 1.7 million shares has been priced at $57.50 each. The trust, which focuses on retail and mixed-use properties, said it expects to get about $95.6 million from the offering after it pays fees. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:28:55 GMT)
Investment Opportunities for Accredited Investors in the Precious Metals Markets
If you are an accredited investor, there are additional investment opportunities available to you. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:33:48 GMT)
Federal Realty Investment Trust prices offering
Federal Realty Investment Trust said on Tuesday that its offering of more than 1.7 million shares has been priced at $57.50 each. The trust, which focuses on retail and mixed-use properties, said it expects to get about $95.6 million from the offering after... Sponsored Topics: Investment trust - Business - Federal Realty Investment Trust - Real estate - Investing (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:46:41 GMT)
Apollo Investment to sell 15 million shares
Apollo Investment Corp. said Tuesday it will sell 15 million shares of stock to pay back debts, fund investments and for other general corporate purposes. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:00:20 GMT)
Switzerland: UBS Hires 20 for Its Investment Unit
UBS has hired more than 20 bankers for its fixed-income business as it strives to put its investment bank back on track after heavy losses in the credit crisis. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:40:17 GMT)
M’sia, Egypt agree on panel to boost trade, investment
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia and Egypt yesterday agreed a bilateral Joint Trade and Investment Committee will be an effective mechanism to oversee the expansion of trade and investment opportunities between them. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:57:54 GMT)
China says ties, investment unhurt by Rio arrests
China says its industrial espionage case against Rio Tinto staff would not hurt efforts to attract foreign direct investment or its ties with Australia. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:29:26 GMT)
Fitch downgrades Gulf Investment Co
Fitch Ratings has said it has downgraded Kuwait-based Gulf Investment Corporation's (GIC) long-term issuer default rating (IDR) to 'BBB' from 'A', Reuters has reported. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:53:50 GMT)
Sal. Oppenheim Investment Banking Unit May Split Off, FTD Says
Aug. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Sal. Oppenheim Jr. & Cie.’s investment banking unit may split off from the group, Financial Times Deutschland reported, without saying where it got the information. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:24:44 GMT)
Nordic Investment Bank Sells A$300 Million 2014 Kangaroo Bonds
Aug. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Nordic Investment Bank , a Helsinki- based lender that finances public and private projects in Scandinavia, sold A$300 million ($247 million) of kangaroo bonds today, it said. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:07:05 GMT)
LLoyds Consolidates Asset Mgmnt, Sells Insight Investment
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- The U.K.'s Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LYG) Wednesday said it would bring its asset management businesses together under its Scottish Widows brand, selling most of Insight Investment Management Ltd. to Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (BK) for GBP235 million as part of the restructuring. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:52:01 GMT)
UPDATE: LLoyds Combines Asset Management, Sells Insight Investment
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LYG) said Wednesday it would bring its asset management businesses together under its Scottish Widows brand, while selling most of its Insight Investment Management Ltd. business to Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (BK) for GBP235 million in a long-anticipated sale. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:51:36 GMT)
Coast Investment Gains to 10-Month High on Fourfold Profit Jump
Aug. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Coast Investment and Development Co ., a Kuwaiti securities and property investment company, climbed to a 10-month high after profit almost quadrupled. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:08:00 GMT)
E.ON Sticks To Invest Plan; Sees Lower Investment After 2011
FRANKFURT -(Dow Jones)- German utility E.ON AG (EOAN.XE) Wednesday said it is still planning to invest around EUR30 billion between 2009 and 2011, but added that it will likely reduce annual investment after that period. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:36:59 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 $3.20 or 2.0 percent, to $162.42. Morgan Stanley rose $.04 or .1 percent, to $29.93. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:53:11 GMT)
BNY Mellon buying British investment firm
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. said today that it was buying Lloyds Banking Group PLC's Insight Investment Management Ltd. unit for $387.4 million. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:55:19 GMT)
Couple Arraigned For Phony Investment Scam
Attorney General Jack Conway and 3 rd District Commonwealth’s Attorney Lynn Pryor Wednesday announced the arraignment of two of four people charged in connection with a phony investment scam in Christian County that has cost its victims more than $516,000. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:00:54 GMT)
India receives $15bn foreign investment in Apr-Jun
As against a flow of nearly $3 billion in the preceding quarter of Jan-March, the direct and portfolio investments flow together rose sharply to $15 billion during April-June this year, data released by RBI revealed. Of the total investment flows during the quarter, portfolio investments accounted for $8.270 billion, while direct inflows contributed $7.016 billion to the total flows, Reserve ... (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:46:26 GMT)
Emeco Says Investment Firm Makes Unsolicited Bid (Update1)
Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Emeco Holdings Ltd. , an Australian earthmoving company, said a financial investment firm has made an unsolicited bid to buy the whole company. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:21:57 GMT)
Investment forum planned for Central Highlands
The Central Highlands province of Dak Lak will host a forum next month to generate more investment in the region, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:43:01 GMT)
Marac, South Canty lose investment grade ratings
August 13 – South Canterbury Finance Group and Pyne Gould Corp.’s Marac finance arm were stripped of their investment grade credit ratings by Standard & Poor’s. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:50:10 GMT)
BMB Investment Bank reveals restructuring progress and semi annual results
BMB Investment Bank 'BMB' or the 'Bank' discussed today the ongoing effect of the global economic crisis and its continuing impact on the banking community. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:53:30 GMT)
India gets $15 bn foreign investment in April-June
MUMBAI: Signs of India's economic recovery appear to have lifted confidence among foreign investors as the flow of foreign investment has surged five times in the April-June quarter to $15 billion. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:21:36 GMT)
Esterad Investment Company (B.S.C.) ratings lowered
Esterad Investment Company (B.S.C.) ratings lowered (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:47:38 GMT)
KB Financial Says Not In Talks To Buy Prudential Investment
SEOUL -(Dow Jones)- KB Financial Group Inc. (105560.SE) Thursday said it isn't in talks to acquire Prudential Financial Inc.'s (PRU) South Korean brokerage unit, Prudential Investment & Securities, contrary to an earlier report by online news provider Edaily. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:06:48 GMT)
Investment adviser finds the show jump ring another chance to compete
Every weekday morning, Chris Lowe rises in his home in Burnaby and heads downtown to work as an investment adviser with Odlum Brown Limited. He's at his desk at 6 a.m. so he can be there before the markets open. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:56:25 GMT)
Winter Valley Tourism Investment Company, by Swiss-Belhotel, signs number of agreements
Winter Valley Tourism Investment Company, owners of Winter Valley Dead Sea, by Swiss-Belhotel, has signed a number of agreements for the propose of its hotel development, taking place on the Dead Sea shores. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:53:35 GMT)
Investment a top saving priority, says survey
According to the MasterCard Survey on Consumer Purchasing Priorities released today, the top three saving priorities for Malaysians are investment (59%), retirement (52%) and property purchase (29%). Meanwhile, dining and entertainment (as indicated by 76% of the Malaysian respondents), fashion and accessories (38%), fitness and wellness (37%) are the top spending priorities for the next six ... (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:40:01 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 ... (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:48:46 GMT)
Higher deals triple profits of Metrobank's investment banking unit
The Metrobank Group"s investment banking unit tripled its profits for the first half after securing lead roles in helping Philippine companies raise cash for their needs, the company said in a disclosure. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:25:10 GMT)
IT leaders seeing investment payback time slashed
Bryan Glick, Computing , Thursday 13 August 2009 at 15:08:00 Some CIOs have had return on investment periods halved - with others reporting approval only for projects that give a return within a month, says research More than a third (37 per cent) of European IT leaders have had to reduce the amount of time to achieve a return on their technology investment as a result of the downturn, according ... (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:13:08 GMT)
IT leaders seeing investment payback time slashed
More than a third (37 per cent) of European IT leaders have had to reduce the amount of time to achieve a return on their technology investment as a result of the downturn, according to research. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:30:03 GMT)
£3m investment for tech firms
Two technology firms are the first to receive funding from a government-backed investment fund. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:34:42 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 $.87 or .5 percent, to $162.89. Morgan Stanley fell $.54 or 1.8 percent, to $29.44. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:54:16 GMT)
Man accused of investment scheme allowed to leave the country
A Las Vegas man accused of swindling elderly residents in a real estate investment scheme handed over a $200,000 check and was given back his passport this morning. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:00:52 GMT)
Vital investment
Technology firms KeTech and Vamosa are the first to benefit from a UK government-backed fund providing vital investment to innovative small businesses. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:23:17 GMT)
Why Investment Guru Barton Biggs Is Bullish on Recovery
Former Morgan Stanley investment guru and now hedge-fund manager Barton Biggs says the world economy is about to take off (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:28:53 GMT)
Compromising with your spouse on your investment portfolio
Question: I'm 49 and my wife is 50. We agree on most things, except how much of our investment portfolio we should keep in cash. She is completely risk-averse and focuses only on the "spanking" we took in the market last year. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:12:00 GMT)
Apollo Investment prices 18M-share offering
Apollo Investment Corp. said Thursday that it has priced its public offering of 18 million shares of its common stock at $8.75 each, a 5 percent discount to the stock's $9.25 closing price. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:33:39 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs rose $.72 or .4 percent, to $164.48. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:55:20 GMT)
Family Finances: Check your U.S. savings bond investment
How, you might wonder, are we able to earn a 5.45 percent yield on a U.S. government-backed investment in the current low-rate environment? (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:26:36 GMT)
Aegon raises 1 billion euros through shares to repay state investment
THE HAGUE: Dutch insurer Aegon raised one billion euros Thursday by issuing shares to repay part of a state investment after reporting a second-quarter loss of 161 million euros (US$229 million). (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:37:59 GMT)
Canadian bank eyes AIB investment
AIB is reported to have been approached by a big Canadian bank with a view to making some form of investment in it. It is understood that the conditional approach was made in the past fortnight. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:15:29 GMT)
Merkel-Medvedev to discuss investment, rights
* Medvedev, Merkel to focus on investment projects (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:19:49 GMT)
Merkel and Medvedev to discuss investment
Boosting Russian investment in Germany and human rights in Russia will be high on the agenda when the leaders of the two countries meet in the Black Sea resort of Sochi on Friday. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:23:31 GMT)
Arafura endorses Chinese investment
The board Arafura Resources Ltd has endorsed a Chinese state-backed group's proposed $22.94 million investment that will double its stake in the explorer. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:36:14 GMT)
G.M.’s Investment Unit to Attract Pay Scrutiny
A group of employees in General Motors ’s investment management division in New York, where top earners make $2 million to $3 million a year, are coming under sharp scrutiny by the Obama administration’s pay czar, Kenneth Feinberg , The New York Times’s Louise Story reported. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:13:13 GMT)
ASEAN GOVTS SHOULD IMPROVE INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT, SAYS MUSTAPA
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Asean governments should improve their investment environment to increase intra-Asean investment as well as collaborate to undertake joint promotions in third countries, International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed said today. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:31:14 GMT)
Allied Irish Banks Said to Get Investment Offer
A major Canadian bank has proposed to take a stake in Allied Irish Banks , The Irish Times reported. The investment would take place only after AIB’s development loans move to the National Asset Management Agency, a government-backed vehicle. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:43:06 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 $2.57 or 1.6 percent, to $161.91. Morgan Stanley fell $.43 or 1.4 percent, to $29.45. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:54:40 GMT)
Investment adviser raided by securities regulator
CBC News has learned that Quebec's securities regulator has raided the offices of an unregistered investment manager in Montreal. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:13:04 GMT)
Orchard Press makes Friedheim folder investment
Catalogue and brochure printer Orchard Press has made its first hardware investment in nearly three years in an MBO folder from Friedeim. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:44:10 GMT)
Pzena Investment announces favorable court ruling
Pzena Investment Management Inc. said a federal appeals court upheld a lower court's dismissal of lawsuits alleging securities violations by the asset manager during its 2007 initial public offering. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:17:00 GMT)
FEATURE-World Bank hails investment in Ugandan farming
Source: Reuters * Investment increases scale, output of African farms * Guidelines needed to stop poor farmers losing land * Rich nations pledged $20 billion investment * Middle East importers invest in Africa ... (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:26:39 GMT)
Qatar Holding LLC Acquires Major Investment in German Automotive Companies
DOHA, Qatar, August 14 /PRNewswire/ -- - Investment Commitment Exceeds EUR7 Billion, Qatar Holding to own 17% Stake in Volkswagen AG and 10% Stake In Porsche SE Qatar Holding LLC ("Qatar Holding") announced today that it has reached a final agreement with Porsche Automobil Holding SE ("Porsche" or "PSE") and the family shareholders of Porsche on Qatar Holding's investment in Volkswagen AG ... (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:55:28 GMT)
ASEAN AND CHINA SIGN INVESTMENT AGREEMENT
BANGKOK, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Asean and China, with a combined gross national product (GNP) of close to US$6 trillion and a market of 1.9 billion people, today signed a significant investment agreement to boost their economic ties. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:06:17 GMT)
Qatar Holding acquires major investment in German automotive companies
Qatar Holding LLC announced today that it has reached a final agreement with Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Porsche or PSE) and the family shareholders of Porsche on Qatar Holding's investment in Volkswagen AG (Volkswagen or VW), Porsche and the integrated car manufacturing group which is expected to result from the combination of VW and Porsche. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:38:30 GMT)
China signs investment agreement with ASEAN
China and the Association of South-East Asian Nations(ASEAN) on Saturday signed an investment pact that provides guarantees against nationalization, riots and disputes and was expected to boost investment. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:12:07 GMT)
Boost for intra-Asean investment
The 41st Asean Economic Ministers (AEM) Meeting yesterday endorsed a plan to promote investment by multinational Asean firms within the region. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:15:19 GMT)
Bangkok Post : Asean to sign investment deal with China today
The investment agreement between the Association of Southeast Asian nations (Asean) and China will be officially signed today, an informed source said on Saturday. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:35:54 GMT)
China-ASEAN Investment Agreement signed
China's Commerce Minister Chen Deming and the economic ministers from 10 ASEAN member states Saturday morning signed the ASEAN-China Investment Agreement during the 41st ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting (AEM) and related meetings here. The signing of the investment agreement, together with already-signed China-ASEAN agreements of the trade in goods and services, completed the negotiation process ... (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:20:38 GMT)
ASEAN And China Sign Investment Agreement
BANGKOK, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Asean and China, with a combined gross national product (GNP) of close to US$6 trillion and a market of 1.9 billion people, today signed a significant investment agreement to boost their economic ties. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:59:21 GMT)
Asean-China Ink Investment Pact, $25 Billion Credit Deal
BANGKOK -(Dow Jones)- Southeast Asian nations signed an investment agreement with China, including $25 billion in credit facilities Saturday. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:51:46 GMT)
ASEAN, China sign investment agreement to boost trade
SINGAPORE: ASEAN and China signed an investment agreement on Saturday, completing negotiations for an ASEAN—China Free Trade Area (ACFTA). (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:19:32 GMT)
Investment in Venezuela-Russia oil JV estimated at $30 bln
ST. PETERSBURG, August 15 (RIA Novosti) - A planned Russian-Venezuelan joint venture to develop Venezuela's Junin-6 oil field, will need an estimated $30 billion in investment, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister said on Saturday. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:39:02 GMT)
Ivchenko: Government blamed for populism, hindering of reforms in investment, innovation sphere
The creation of a civilized market infrastructure and innovative reformation of the Ukrainian economy are not among top-priorities of the cabinet headed by Yulia Tymoshenko, according to the former head of the state agency for investment and innovation, Viktor Ivchenko. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:23:50 GMT)
Asean-China pact will boost two-way investment
Investment between Asean and China is expected to soar between 40 and 60 per cent in the next two years, after the implementation of the Asean-China Investment Agreement in January. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:27:22 GMT)
China signs pact with Asean to boost investment
BANGKOK, Aug 16 — China and Asean took a major step yesterday to broaden economic cooperation by signing an agreement to promote investment. The investment pact is the third free trade agreement (FTA) concluded between China and the 10-member Asian regional group, following separate FTAs on trade in goods that took effect from mid-2005, and on services two years later. China is the ... (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 01:46:34 GMT)
Eastday-China-ASEAN Investment Agreement signed
China's Commerce Minister Chen Deming and the economic ministers from 10 ASEAN member states Saturday morning signed the ASEAN-China Investment Agreement during the 41st ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting (AEM) and related meetings here. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:09:59 GMT)
Fine wines a top investment (The West Australian)
Those buying dusty bottles of cabernet sauvignon from the South-West could be making a better investment than putting their hard-earned money into the sharemarket. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:23:59 GMT)
Carbon cap could hurt investment - loggers
A government move to put a cap on the price of carbon as part of its changes to the emissions trading scheme would shut down private investment in new forest planting, the industry says. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:38:19 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. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:44:48 GMT)
Rakeen and RAKIA establish pioneering integrated investment package for foreign investors
Rakeen, one of the region's most dynamic property developers and master planners, has recently announced that it has partnered with Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA) to establish RAK Business Invest, a pioneering initiative that offers foreigners as well as UAE residents an unprecedented opportunity to invest in the UAE and own a luxurious residential unit through a single transaction. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:48:41 GMT)
Global Investment House: Kuwait market lost 2.92% in July-2009
Global Investment House – Kuwait - The Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) lost 2.92% during the month of July 2009 as “Global” General Index ended the month at 211.36 points. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:49:11 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, ... (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:49:31 GMT)
Legislators want more details on Permanent Fund investment changes
FAIRBANKS — Several legislators still irritated by an apparent lack of communication concerning the Permanent Fund Corporation’s new investment strategy peppered senior managers with questions at a hearing Friday. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:46:28 GMT)
Sablan seeks fed investigation on 'investment scam'
In his first town hall meeting on Saipan Friday night, Delegate Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan (D-MP) spoke not only of his request to the U.S. Attorney's Office to prosecute people involved in an alleged investment scam that falsely promotes the CNMI in South Korea, but also shared his support of granting improved immigration status to long-term nonresident workers. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:03:26 GMT)
Aust, China to reach investment deal
The government of China will reach investment agreements under free-trade areas with Australia and New Zealand in the near future. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:55:56 GMT)
Aust, China to reach investment deal
The Chinese govt will reach investment agreements under free-trade areas with Australia and NZ. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:46:12 GMT)
Foreign direct investment fall in China
Foreign direct investment in China dropped 35.7 percent year-on-year in July for the 10th straight monthly fall, the commerce ministry said Monday. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:53:34 GMT)
Foreign Direct Investment in China Fell 35.7% in July (Update1)
Aug. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Foreign direct investment in China fell for a tenth straight month in July as companies stalled expansion plans amid the global financial crisis. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:35:24 GMT)
China records 36pc fall in foreign investment (AFP)
Foreign direct investment in China dropped 35.7 per cent year-on-year in July for the 10th straight monthly fall, the commerce ministry says. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:57:49 GMT)
China says foreign investment fell 35.7 percent
The fall in China's foreign direct investment accelerated in July, the tenth straight month of decline amid the global economic downturn, the Commerce Ministry said Monday. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:51:12 GMT)
Investment in China drops for 10th month
China suffered its tenth straight monthly fall in foreign direct investment (FDI) in July. However, the country sees good news ahead on the export front. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:41:39 GMT)
Foreign investment fell 35.7%
BEIJING - THE fall in China's foreign direct investment accelerated in July, the tenth straight month of decline amid the global economic downturn, the Commerce Ministry said on Monday. China received US$5.4 billion (S$7.82 billion) in foreign direct investment in July, down 35.7 per cent from a year earlier, ministry spokesman Yao Jian said. That compared with US$9 billion in investment in ... (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:57:21 GMT)
China's foreign direct investment falls in July
Beijing, Aug 17 : China received 5.36 billion dollars in foreign direct investment (FDI) in July, down 35.7 percent year on year, said Ministry of Commerce spokesman Yao Jian Monday. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:30:34 GMT)
China's foreign direct investment falls in July
China's foreign direct investment falls in JulyChina's foreign direct investment falls in July (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:19:06 GMT)
China's foreign direct investment drops in July
Foreign direct investment in China declines sharply in July, with inflows falling to two-thirds of last year’s level as companies in developed economies pared back overseas investments. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:12:29 GMT)
Dragon Oil May Cut Investment on Turkmen Pipe Delays (Update1)
Aug. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Dragon Oil Plc , the London-listed explorer targeted by Emirates National Oil Co., may cut investment in infrastructure this year because of delays in building a pipeline and a gas-processing unit in Turkmenistan. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:12:21 GMT)
National Investment Managers 2Q profit soars
Growth in National Investment Managers Inc.’s retirement plan administration business helped the company to a surge in second-quarter profit. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:15:40 GMT)
Citadel Investment Said to Plan Trading Operation for Bank Debt
Aug. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Ken Griffin ’s $12 billion Citadel Investment Group LLC is trying to set up a leveraged-loan- trading unit as the market for the debt has returned 42 percent from a December low, a person familiar with the effort said. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:25:30 GMT)
Federal Realty Investment Trust raises $265M, cuts guidance
Proceeds from Federal Realty Investment Trust’s capital raising last week came in at the high end of the range, totaling $265 million. (FRT) (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:15:17 GMT)
China foreign investment falls 35.7pc in July (Business Times
BEIJING:The fall in China's foreign direct investment accelerated in July, the tenth straight month of decline amid the global economic downturn, the Commerce Ministry said yesterday. China received US$5.4 billion (US$1 = RM3.54) in foreign direct investment in July, down 35.7 per cent from a year earlier, ministry spokesman said. That compared with US$9 billion in investment in June, a decrease ... (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:14:10 GMT)
Firms more optimistic, call for investment push (Business Times
Malaysia's Chinese businessmen think the worst of the economic crisis is over, but say the country needs to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) to ensure speedy recovery. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:45:24 GMT)
Investors' rising fears about consumer spending are turning stocks into a risky investment again
Investors' rising fears about consumer spending are turning stocks into a risky investment again. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:17:10 GMT)
Lawmakers debate investment consulting contract
A state legislative committee has narrowly approved a budget recommendation that would allow the South Dakota Investment Council to continue paying former state Investment Officer Steve Myers as a consultant. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:34:42 GMT)
S&P reaffirms Con-way investment grade rating
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's affirmed its BBB- rating for Con-way Inc. on Monday, but suggested that weak demand and competitive prices will continue to hurt the trucking company's earnings and credit standing. S&P also removed the company from immediate... Sponsored Topics: Standard & Poor - Business - Investment grade - Con-way - Better Business Bureau (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:01:21 GMT)
Ratings agencies divided on whether MeadWestvaco debt is investment grade or not
NEW YORK — Ratings agencies split Monday over how to evaluate $250 million note in notes from MeadWestvaco Corp., which makes paper and plastic products, with one agency giving it an investment-grade rating and another labeling it "junk." (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:21:10 GMT)
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts spent $470,000 lobbying in 2nd quarter
WASHINGTON — The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts spent $470,000 in the second quarter to lobby on taxation and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:35:29 GMT)
India Plans ‘Simpler’ Mining Law to Boost Investment (Update1)
Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- India aims to cut permit delays and attract overseas capital through “simpler” resource investment laws to help double mining’s contribution to the nation’s $1.2 trillion economy to at least 4 percent. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:11:31 GMT)
CLP’s Profit Misses Estimates on Solar Investment (Update2)
Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- CLP Holdings Ltd. , Hong Kong’s biggest electricity supplier, posted a first-half profit that missed analysts’ estimates because of lower earnings in the city and a provision for its Australian solar power investment. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:27:12 GMT)
Gold Gains as Biggest Drop Since June Boosts Investment Appeal
Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Gold rebounded as the dollar declined and after the biggest drop in more than two months boosted the metal’s appeal as an alternative investment. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:28:22 GMT)
Saudi Arabia- Leading the Investment Banking Field
Saudi Arabia- Leading the Investment Banking Field (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:57:04 GMT)
China-ASEAN Investment Agreement Signed,
On August 15, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) signed an investment agreement, having already signed goods and services free trade agreements (FTAs) in 2005 and 2007, respectively. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:38:33 GMT)
Gold Gains as Biggest Drop This Month Boosts Investment Appeal
Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Gold rebounded as the dollar declined and after the biggest drop this month boosted the metal’s appeal as an alternative investment. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:15:16 GMT)
2 investment advisors recommend PedMed Express
PetMed Express, the Pompano Beach pet supply company, has received strong recommendations from investment advisors at Motley Fool and TheStreet.com. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:17:12 GMT)
Biggest investment deal in Oz signed
A Chinese resource company has signed the biggest investment deal ever made in Australia, that the Government says will create six thousand jobs. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:41:32 GMT)
Terminator producers file suit against investment firm
The producers of Terminator Salvation have launched legal action against an investment company for allegedly double-crossing them during talks to secure financing for the sci-fi film. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:23:29 GMT)
UPDATE: QIA Mulling Investment In Polish Shipyards
WARSAW -(Dow Jones)- The Qatari government has notified its Polish counterpart that state-controlled Qatar Investment Authority is prepared to study investing in two Polish shipyards and possibly to close any deal by end-August, said Polish Treasury Minister Aleksander Grad. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:37:14 GMT)
China foreign investment falls 35.7pc in July (Business Times
BEIJING: The fall in China’s foreign direct investment accelerated in July, the tenth straight month of decline amid the global economic downturn, the Commerce Ministry said yesterday. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:24:45 GMT)
Government approves 10 foreign investment proposals
The government Tuesday cleared 10 foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals worth Rs.1,123 crore ($230.5 billion), including one by DishTV to raise Rs.750 crore through convertible bonds. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:27:03 GMT)
Apollo Investment closes public offering of stock
Apollo Investment Corp. said Tuesday it raised $173 million in net proceeds from the public offering of stock, which has closed. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:39:20 GMT)
AIG’s Benmosche Scuttles Auction of Investment-Adviser Unit
Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- American International Group Inc. , the insurer bailed out by the U.S., pulled the auction of an investment-adviser unit after Chief Executive Officer Robert Benmosche decided it complemented retirement operations. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:20:15 GMT)
Andreessen fund's 1st investment has familiar ring
A new fund managed by Web browser pioneer Marc Andreessen and his longtime confidant Ben Horowitz is treading familiar ground with its first investment — a high-tech startup already tied to the two partners. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:40:08 GMT)
Myer to Hear Investment Bank Pitches Tomorrow, Review Reports
Aug. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Australian investment banks will start formally pitching tomorrow for an advisory role on the Myer float, the Australian Financial Review reported, without saying where it got the information. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:22:11 GMT)
Dubai World Reconsiders Malaysian Maritime Investment, MMC Says
Aug. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Dubai World, the government-owned investment group, is reconsidering its investment in a proposed 16 billion ringgit ($4.5 billion) Malaysian maritime centre with MMC Corp. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:53:02 GMT)
Investment to stay at forefront of gold demand-WGC
Investment is likely to continue making up the lion's share of gold demand this year, the World Gold Council's investment research manager said, after it surged in the first half of 2009 to almost 50 percent of consumption. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:20:00 GMT)
Live chat: Savvy investment tips for you
Are you always at a loss while planning your finances? Are you aware of the investment options available in the market? How best can you plan your finances? (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:13:37 GMT)
Macquarie to buy Delaware Investment for $428 mln
SYDNEY, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Macquarie Group Ltd , Australia's top investment bank, agreed to buy a U.S.-based asset manager Delaware Investments for $428 million, Macquarie said in a statement on Wednesday. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:35:27 GMT)
Predicting Investment Losses
No one wants to lose money, but risk-free investments do not yield much. Over time, leaving your money in the bank is not a profitable investment method. This means that investors must be willing to not necessarily lose capital, but to see their investments drop below cost for certain periods. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:00:26 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-08-19 09:31 UPDATE 1-Macquarie to buy Delaware Investment for $428 mln
SYDNEY, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Macquarie Group Ltd, Australia's top investment bank, agreed to buy U.S. asset manager Delaware Investments for $428 million in cash, continuing a trend in consolidation in the fund management business. Macquarie, which has weathered the global financial crisis better than its global peers, has been on the lookout for acquisitions, taking advantage of the falling asset ... (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:54:04 GMT)
Gold Falls in London as Stronger Dollar Curbs Investment Demand
Aug. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Gold fell in London as a stronger dollar curbed demand for the precious metal as an alternative investment. Silver dropped to the lowest price this month. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:50:59 GMT)
Gold Demand Trends Q2 2009 - Investment Demand to Stay at Forefront of Gold Demand
The World Gold Council reports today (please see link below) that investment demand is to remain at the forefront of gold demand. While demand for gold jewellery is down sharply in recent months, demand from the investment sector was strong and central banks became net buyers of gold again. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:33:38 GMT)
Chinese, Thai businessmen agree on bilateral trade, investment projects
BANGKOK, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese investors from Henan province of China and Thai businessmen made agreements on nine trade and investment projects worth 827 million U.S. dollars, Thanakorn Seribur... (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:31:37 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 $1.38 or .9 percent, to $159.10. Morgan Stanley fell $.26 or .9 percent, to $28.52. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:00:32 GMT)
Kellogg Foundation investment chief retiring
Paul Lawler, vice president and chief investment officer for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, is planning to retire this month after 12 years with the philanthropic organization. Lawler manages the foundation's investment portfolio. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:52:02 GMT)
Chinese, Thai businessmen agree on bilateral trade, investment projects
Chinese investors from Henan province of China and Thai businessmen made agreements on nine trade and investment projects worth 827 million U.S. dollars, Thanakorn Seriburi, the chairman of the Thaila... (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:01:50 GMT)
RHJ International Investment Portfolio EUR890 Million At End July 09
BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- Belgian investment company RHJ International's investment portfolio was worth EUR890 million at the end of July, up slightly from EUR884 million at the end of March, the company said in a trading update. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:21:39 GMT)
Australia's Macquarie to buy US investment firm
Australia's biggest investment bank Macquarie Group said Wednesday it has agreed to buy US investment firm Delaware Investments for 428 million US dollars in cash. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:35:59 GMT)
Australia's Macquarie to buy US investment firm
Australia's biggest investment bank Macquarie Group said Wednesday it has agreed to buy US investment firm Delaware Investments for 428 million US dollars in cash. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:35:59 GMT)
Macquarie to Buy Delaware Investment for $428 Million (Update2)
Aug. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Macquarie Group Ltd. , Australia’s biggest investment bank, agreed to buy Delaware Investments from Lincoln Financial Group for $428 million in cash to expand its asset management business. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:51:54 GMT)
Empire Resorts to get $55 million investment
Struggling gaming company Empire Resorts Inc. said Wednesday it will receive $55 million in new capital from investment company Kien Huat Realty III Ltd. in exchange for stock representing just under 50 percent of Empire's voting power. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:34:54 GMT)
Morgan Stanley’s Zhao, Sun Leave China Investment Banking Team
Aug. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Morgan Stanley announced the departures of Betty Zhao and George Sun, two of its senior investment bankers for China. Zhao, formerly with Credit Suisse Group AG, has left the New York-based bank and Sun, a former HSBC Holdings Plc banker, has resigned, said Nick Footitt , a Hong Kong-based spokesman for Morgan Stanley. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:35:31 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs fell $.55 or .3 percent, to $159.93. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:44:11 GMT)
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