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Investment banking drives Barclays
Barclays said on Tuesday that its underlying profit had more than doubled in the first nine months of 2009, fuelled by the strong performance of Barclays Capital, its investment banking arm. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:11:14 GMT)
Investment banking boosts Barclays profits
Barclays said today that it had delivered third-quarter profits of £1.56 billion after another strong performance from its investment banking business. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:35:41 GMT)
World's leading construction equipment manufacturer to increase investment in China
Terex, the world's third largest construction equipment manufacturer, would further increase its investment in China though its business was affected by the financial crisis, China Daily reported Tuesday. The newspaper offered no details on the investment. Terex acquired the world's largest port equipment manufacturer Fantuzzi-Noell and its plants in China in July this year. The move clearly ... (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:44:23 GMT)
Energy agency warns of falling investment
The global financial crisis has led to a dangerous drop in energy investment around the world which could choke off the nascent economic recovery, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:24:37 GMT)
Drop in Energy Investment Could Hurt Recovery
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Energy agency warns of falling investment
The global financial crisis has led to a dangerous drop in energy investment around the world which could choke off the nascent economic recovery, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday. The warning from the Paris-based agency comes just a month ahead... International Energy Agency - Energy - Paris - Economy - Technology (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:59:59 GMT)
Retail investment resurgence
Melbourne's retail investment market has improved, with sales topping $450 million so far this year, already well above the 2008 level. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:33:34 GMT)
Wataniya Palestine to receive $700 mln investment
RAMALLAH, West Bank, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Investment of $700 million is planned in mobile phone company Wataniya Palestine over the next 10 years, the chairman of Qatar Telecommunications said on Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:40:08 GMT)
Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs rose $.38 or .2 percent, to $176.95. Morgan Stanley fell $.22 or .6 percent, to $33.73. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:35:28 GMT)
Energy agency warns of falling investment
The global financial crisis has led to a dangerous drop in energy investment around the world which could choke off the nascent economic recovery, the International Energy Agency said today. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:45:36 GMT)
Investment Banker Gotbaum to Head Pension Agency
Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Joshua Gotbaum, an investment banker and former official in the Bill Clinton administration, was chosen by President Barack Obama to head the deficit-ridden Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:52:32 GMT)
Chinese investment on the rise
Chinese involvement in trade and investment in Thailand is on the rise, with investment projects worth US$733 million (Bt24.5 billion) in the pipeline. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:21:42 GMT)
Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at noon: Goldman Sachs fell $.49 or .3 percent, to $176.08. Morgan Stanley fell $.43 or 1.3 percent, to $33.53. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:26:37 GMT)
Bredesen: Biofuels investment back in 'good shape'
Gov. Phil Bredesen said Tuesday that a private investment deal is back on track following discussions between the company and the head of a legislative panel that questioned a state-backed biofuels initiative in East Tennessee. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:51:24 GMT)
Bredesen: Biofuels investment back in 'good shape'
Gov. Phil Bredesen said Tuesday that a private investment deal is back on track following discussions between the company and the head of a legislative panel that questioned a state-backed biofuels initiative in East Tennessee. The Legislature's Fiscal Review... East Tennessee - Phil Bredesen - Tennessee - United States - Legislature (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:30:17 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies were down at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs fell $.06 or percent, to $176.51. Morgan Stanley fell $.25 or .7 percent, to $33.70. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:45:51 GMT)
Major investors pushing oil as investment tool despite risks
LONDON, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- High-value investors including the pension funds are pushing oil as an instrument of high-yield investment, a factor that is keeping oil prices high amid low interest rates and low energy demand, a London think tank said Tuesday. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:23:59 GMT)
Asia Needs Infrastructure Investment for Growth, Singapore Says
Nov. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Asia’s infrastructure is under-funded and the region must boost domestic demand and investment to help drive growth in the medium term, Singapore’s Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said today. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:55:34 GMT)
Investment guru in Asia to promote index
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has teamed up with Wall Street investment guru Joel Greenblatt of Gotham Capital International to launch a new family of indices - based on the value inv... (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:13:35 GMT)
TPG May Team With American Airlines on JAL Investment (Update1)
Nov. 11 (Bloomberg) -- TPG Inc., the private-equity company that backed a failed takeover bid for Qantas Airways Ltd. in 2007, may team with American Airlines for a possible investment in Japan Airlines Corp. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:22:40 GMT)
Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are up at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs rose $3.45 or 2.0 percent, to $179.96. Morgan Stanley rose $.43 or 1.3 percent, to $34.13. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:31:56 GMT)
Plex Systems Receives $6 Million Equity Investment
AUBURN HILLS, MI - Plex Systems, Inc., provider of the No. 1 rated ERP software for manufacturers , today announced the company has received an investment totaling $6 million USD from multiple sources. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:10:12 GMT)
JVP and Giza Announce A-Round Investment in Early-Stage Startup XtremIO
TEL AVIV, Israel, November 11 /PRNewswire/ -- JVP and Giza, two leading Israeli venture capital funds, have announced an A-round investment in XtremIO, an early-stage venture developing Solid State Drive (SSD) data storage systems. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:21:13 GMT)
S'pore, Brazil reaffirm benefits of improving trade and investment
SINGAPORE: The inaugural meeting of the Brazil-Singapore Joint Committee on Promoting Trade and Investment was held in Singapore on Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:37:58 GMT)
NeuroTherapeutics Pharma Receives Investment From The Epilepsy Therapy Project
NeuroTherapeutics Pharma, Inc., or NTP, a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that it received a $100,000 investment from the Epilepsy Therapy Project. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:26:20 GMT)
Police investigating investment scam against seniors
GARDEN GROVE – The Garden Grove Police Department is looking for victims of an investment fraud scheme that may have targeted senior citizens in the community. Police consider this an elder abuse case because they have received complaints from... (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:45:46 GMT)
Is Gold A Safe Investment?
Gold is widely thought to be a safe investment. But is it right for everyone? (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:10:57 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies were up at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs rose $3.34 or 1.9 percent, to $179.85. Morgan Stanley rose $.05 or .1 percent, to $33.75. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:50:29 GMT)
New Haiti PM promises to focus on investment
Haiti's new prime minister was inaugurated Wednesday and promised to attract more investment and create jobs, while forging good relations with lawmakers who have ousted two heads of government in as many years. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:57:57 GMT)
New Haiti PM promises to focus on investment
Haiti's new prime minister was inaugurated Wednesday and promised to attract more investment and create jobs, while forging good relations with lawmakers who have ousted two heads of government in as many years. Jean-Max Bellerive, the sixth person to hold... Prime minister - Haiti - Head of government - Caribbean - Society and Culture (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:15:10 GMT)
BUSINESS : Pay Attention to These Investment Risks
Five Investment Risks according to Sri Mulyani, and Governments effort to minimize them (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:38:25 GMT)
Investment-Grade Composite Spread Widens To 223 Basis Points
Standard & Poor's investment-grade composite spread expanded one basis point yesterday to 223 basis points (bps), while its speculative-grade counterpart tightened 2 bps to 701 bps. By rating, the 'AA (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:45:15 GMT)
AXA Investment Managers Names Leoni New Asia-Pacific Head
HONG KONG -(Dow Jones)- AXA Investment Managers, the asset management arm of insurance giant AXA SA (AXA), said Thursday it named Jean-Pierre Leoni as head of Asia-Pacific, effective Jan. 1. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:18:32 GMT)
Guoco says BEA stake remains a strategic investment
HONG KONG, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Malaysian conglomerate Guoco Group <0053.HK> said on Thursday its stake in Bank of East Asia <0023.HK> remains one of its strategic investments under its principal investment business. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:48:13 GMT)
Thai Bangchak plans 6-7.5 bln baht investment in 2010-2011
BANGKOK, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Thai oil refiner Bangchak Petroleum PCL said on Thursday it planned to spend 6.0-7.5 billion baht ($180-226 million) in 2010-2011, partly on ethanol investment. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:22:16 GMT)
AXA Investment Names Jean-Pierre Leoni as Asia-Pacific Head
Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- AXA Investment Managers said it named Jean-Pierre Leoni as head of Asia Pacific. Leoni will develop AXA’s presence in the region, which also includes Australia. He will be based in Hong Kong and will start his new role on Jan. 1, AXA said in an e-mailed statement. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:39:36 GMT)
Gazprom ups 2010 investment to $28 bln-source
* Total investment to be 802 bln rbls vs 761 bln (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:08:17 GMT)
Racism Claims Impede $64 Billion S. Africa Investment (Update2)
Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Political interference and claims of racism at South Africa’s biggest state-owned companies have left them leaderless, threatening to delay $64 billion in investment and slow the economy’s recovery from recession. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:15:56 GMT)
Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs rose $1.35 or .8 percent, to $181.20. Morgan Stanley fell $.25 or .7 percent, to $33.50. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:49:43 GMT)
Coca-Cola to invest $5.8 billion in Brazil through 2014, 75 pct boost from current investment
ATLANTA - Coca-Cola Co. is investing $5.8 billion in Brazil in the next five years, a marked increase from its current investment. The world's largest soft drink maker announced the investment — which lasts from 2010 to 2014 — on Thursday. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:34:35 GMT)
Investment boutique launches ‘emotional asset fund’
Books, coins and stamps are often viewed as collectables that belong in a cupboard or on a shelf, stored away for good. But Bernard Duffy, the managing director of Emotional Assets Management & Research (EAMR) makes these assets work as an investment. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:43:50 GMT)
Oao Gazprom Approves Draft Investment Program And Budget
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- OAO Gazprom (OGZD.LN), an energy company, announced Thursday that committee approval of its draft Investment Program, Budget and Cost Optimization (Reduction) Program for 2010 and reviews projected major financial documents over 2011 to 2012. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:03:52 GMT)
Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at noon: Goldman Sachs fell $.65 or .4 percent, to $179.20. Morgan Stanley fell $.36 or 1.1 percent, to $33.39. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:24:26 GMT)
Canada Real Estate May Be Good Investment, Watsa Says (Update2)
Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian commercial real estate may be a profitable investment in coming years, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Prem Watsa said. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:49:27 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies were down at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs fell $1.37 or .8 percent, to $178.48. Morgan Stanley fell $.74 or 2.2 percent, to $33.01. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:50:19 GMT)
Thai PM opens “SET in the City 2009” investment extravaganza
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva presided over the “SET in the City 2009,” a major investment fair organized by The Stock Exchange of Thailand, and gave a speech on “When the Thai capital market moves (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00:09 GMT)
TRANEN CAPITAL ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUND LISTS CLASS A SHARES ON THE IRISH STOCK EXCHANGE
ATTENTION EDITOR, BUSINESS & FINANCE DESKS ROAD TOWN, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ -- Tranen Capital Alternative Investment Fund Ltd. is pleased to announce a successful listing on the Irish Stock Exchange (www.ise.ie). (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:11:07 GMT)
Sanlam Unit Buys U.K. Investment Manager, Business Report Says
Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Sanlam International Investment Partners has bought a 29.9 percent stake in U.K. investment manager, Four Capital Partners, for an undisclosed amount, Business Report said. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:36:05 GMT)
Exports, investment boost German GDP
German economic growth accelerated in the third quarter on firmer exports and investment in equipment and construction, the Federal Statistics Office said on Friday. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:49:00 GMT)
Aegon backs referrals for investment advisers
Aegon says advisers should not have to cover all areas of investment to be considered independent as long as they can refer clients to another adviser within their firm for specialist advice. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:14:42 GMT)
Emirates Investment sells 10.7m Eti Tech shares
KUALA LUMPUR: Emirates Investment and Development disposed of 10.709 million Eti Tech Corporation shares recently. A filing with Bursa Malaysia showed the Dubai-registered fund sold the 1.57% stake from Oct 29 to Nov 10 in the open market. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:28:06 GMT)
‘Oligarchs’ of Investment Banks Block Break-Up Moves, Kay Says
Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Investment bankers are wielding their political influence to override popular support for legislation to break up lenders’ trading and retail operations, economist John Kay said. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:31:24 GMT)
‘Oligarchs’ of Investment Banks Block Break-Up Moves, Kay Says
Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Investment bankers are wielding their political influence to override popular support for legislation to break up lenders’ trading and retail operations, economist John Kay said. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:55:46 GMT)
Sirius investment returns
Liberty Media's investment in Sirius XM Radio has returned more than $1.7 billion in nine months, chief executive Greg Maffei said. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:59:38 GMT)
Investment in ecosystems will reap rewards - UNEP
Source: Reuters * Investment in restoring ecosystems can bring high returns * Subsidy reform, REDD actions need to be endorsed By Nina Chestney LONDON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Nations that take into account ... (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:44:10 GMT)
Super-fast Internet to stumble on lack of investment
The EU's move to high-speed broadband will stumble on a lack of investment if the EU does not change its laws governing access to networks, Europe's biggest Internet providers and their equipment providers are arguing. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:53:17 GMT)
Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs fell $2.00 or 1.1 percent, to $176.48. Morgan Stanley fell $.20 or .6 percent, to $32.81. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:33:38 GMT)
Lorain County's investment income going down
ELYRIA — Lorain County officials expected investment income to decrease this year, and so far, they have been right. The county's investment advisory board learned the local bank that handles the county's portfolio is steeply increasing its fee, so it decided to move the investments to a Cincinnati bank. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:23:49 GMT)
Neb. investment council adopts new guidelines
The Nebraska Investment Council has adopted new regulations to help prevent fraud after an annual review revealed a loophole. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:30:49 GMT)
Neb. investment council adopts new guidelines
(AP:LINCOLN, Neb.) The Nebraska Investment Council has adopted new regulations to help prevent fraud after an annual review revealed a loophole. The council that oversees a $12 billion pension fund for government employees released an annual attestation report on Thursday. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:39:44 GMT)
Neb. investment council adopts new guidelines
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Investment Council has adopted new regulations to help prevent fr... (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:47:32 GMT)
Neb. Investment Council Adopts New Guidelines
Neb. investment council adopts new rules to prevent fraud after annual review finds loophole Organizations - Scouting - Recreation - Order of the Arrow - Boy Scouts of America (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:01:31 GMT)
Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at noon: Goldman Sachs fell $1.07 or .6 percent, to $177.41. Morgan Stanley fell $.11 or .3 percent, to $32.91. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:08:25 GMT)
Neb. investment council adopts new guidelines
The Nebraska Investment Council has adopted new regulations to help prevent fraud after an annual review revealed a loophole. The council that oversees a $12 billion pension fund for government employees released an annual attestation report on Thursday. A... Pension - Government - Financial services - Fraud - Business and Economy (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:15:09 GMT)
Neb. investment council adopts new guidelines
Neb. investment council adopts new rules to prevent fraud after annual review finds loophole (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:37:48 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs fell $1.72 or 1.0 percent, to $176.76. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:48:37 GMT)
Wealth of young talent: Up-and-coming managers are catching the eye of investment houses
Investment houses are grooming the next generation of fund managers that they hope will deliver bumper double-digit returns over the next few years and help to restore the public's faith in the industry. Succession planning has always been seen as the key to success in a ferociously competitive environment, and this is growing in importance, with a number of current star managers now approaching ... (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:12:33 GMT)
Baldor Electric Company to Present at Stephens Fall Investment Conference
FORT SMITH, Ark., Nov. 13, 2009 -- John McFarland, Chairman and CEO of Baldor Electric Company , will give a presentation at the Stephens Fall Investment Conference at 11:00 a.m. eastern time on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, in New York. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on Baldor's website at www.baldor.com. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:22:27 GMT)
China allocates $73b central investment for stimulus plan
China has channeled 497.9 billion yuan ($72.9 billion) of central investment by September for the stimulus package to shore up the economy, a senior official has said. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:14:18 GMT)
Gia Lai calls for investment in 53 projects and fields
Nhan Dan Online – The People’s Committee of Gia Lai province held a conference on investment promotion with the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Finance and over 250 enterprises, investors from a lot of localities nationwide on November 13. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:46:19 GMT)
Tripura seeks investment in rubber industry
Agartala, Nov 14 (PTI) Tripura has huge potential in rubber industry and for its growth more investment is the need of the hour, Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:52:56 GMT)
Business : Midex Airlines launches $500m investment fund
DUBAI - Midex Airlines, the national company specialised in Cargo, has launched a 500-million-USD investment fund (1.8 billion Emirati dirham). (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:22:28 GMT)
ING Life launches new investment solution
Agencies Bhopal, Nov 14: part of the ING Group, today announced the launch of a highly versatile Unit-Linked investment solution, ING Flexi Life Plus, which offers flexibility in premium payments as well as the convenience to change premium amount during the term. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:38:50 GMT)
China's Hu prods West on trade, investment barriers
China's Hu prods West on trade, investment barriersChina's Hu prods West on trade, investment barriers (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:29:31 GMT)
China allocates $73 bln central investment for economic stimulus plan
China has channeled 497.9 billion yuan (72.9 billion U.S. dollars) of central investment by September for the stimulus package to shore up the economy, a senior official has said. The figure accounted for 42.2 percent of the total amount of 1.18 trillion yuan central budget earmarked to boost the recovery, Ding Xuedong, vice minister of China's Ministry of Finance, said Friday here while ... (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:31:49 GMT)
El Monte spends millions trying to attract investment
EL MONTE - El Monte owes nearly $100 million for its efforts over the past two decades to bring investment and development to the city. Though the number is jarring, city officials say they are doing exactly what they are supposed to under state law. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:03:41 GMT)
Tripura seeks investment in rubber industry
Agartala, Nov 14 (PTI) Tripura has huge potential in rubber industry and for its growth more investment is the need of the hour, Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:16:42 GMT)
Investment Dar to Unveil Debt Restructuring Plan This Month
Nov. 15 (Bloomberg) -- The Investment Dar Co. KSCC , the Kuwait-based owner of half of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd., said it will present a restructuring plan to its banks and creditors later this month. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:51:10 GMT)
First Metro Investment earns P824m
First Metro Investment Corp., the investment banking unit of the Metrobank group, yesterday said consolidated net income jumped 164 percent to P824.2 million in the first nine months of the year from P312.2 million year-on-year. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:10:06 GMT)
Investment banking powers JPMorgan Chase & Co Q3
Investment banking powers JPMorgan Chase & Co Q3Investment banking powers JPMorgan Chase & Co Q3 (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:29:10 GMT)
Midex Airlines launches a $500M investment fund
Midex Airlines, the national company specialized in air freight, has launched a $500m investment fund (Dhs1.8bn). (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:36:58 GMT)
Italian oil firm discusses investment in Zubair oil field
15 November 2009 BASRA: Representatives of the Italian multinational oil and gas company, Eni, have met with Basra's deputy governor to discuss the technical and legal procedures related to the investment in al-Zubair oilfield. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:50:54 GMT)
Investment Guide 2010 - community blog from Cedric Pariente
What would you do if you could make millions with a 1 shot investment on 2010? Well, I'm going to tell you what you should do... WAKE UP!!! Investing is not for everyone. There is no free lunch. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:12:39 GMT)
Factor ecosystem services in investment strategies, says UNEP Report
New Delhi, Nov 15 : A new report has called for factoring the earth's multi-trillion dollar ecosystem services into national and international investment strategies for long term profit. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:45:15 GMT)
Infrastructure investment in super
Trustees should be free to make investment decisions without regulatory influences that may create artificial markets for certain classes, writes Pauline Vamos. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:07:15 GMT)
Congress aims to help seniors avoid bad investment choices
Congress wants to help protect seniors who buy complex investment products that they don't understand or may do more harm than good. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:14:00 GMT)
Foreign Direct Investment in China Rises for a Third Month
Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Foreign direct investment in China climbed for a third month in October from a year earlier as the nation’s economic recovery strengthened. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:02:47 GMT)
China says October foreign investment up
Foreign direct investment in China rose for a third straight month in October, the government said Monday, suggesting the country's economic recovery is drawing in more foreign money after a slowdown amid the global crisis. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:52:23 GMT)
Foreign investment in China rising, says government
Foreign direct investment in China rose for a third straight month in October, the government said, suggesting the country's economic recovery is drawing in more foreign money after a slowdown amid the global crisis. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:11:27 GMT)
Gia Lai offers investment incentives
VietNamNet Bridge – The Central Highland province of Gia Lai has issued a list of projects calling for investment from now to 2015, in addition to a set of attractive investment incentives, according to the provincial Department of Planning and Investment. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:20:19 GMT)
Foreign Direct Investment in China Climbs 5.7% (Update1)
Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Foreign direct investment in China climbed for a third month in October from a year earlier as companies bought into a strengthening economic recovery. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:33:05 GMT)
Investment by Oman Oil Company in BORL
The Agreement was signed by H.E. Maqbool Bin Ali Sultan, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Chairman of OOC, Mr. Ashok Sinha, Chairman & Managing Director of BPCL and Mr. U.N. Joshi, Managing Director of BORL. The investment will result in OOC having a final holding of 26% of the equity share capital of BORL, second major shareholder after BPCL. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:50:48 GMT)
Investment Dar to present debt plan
Kuwait-based The Investment Dar has announced that it will present a restructuring plan to its banks and creditors later this month, Bloomberg has reported. Banks and investors 'will have a period to review and consider approving the proposed restructuring plan' following the meeting, the firm said. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:21:58 GMT)
At least eight investment banks and boutiques are actively seeking senior financial institutions bankers and teams ...
At least eight investment banks and boutiques are actively seeking senior financial institutions bankers and teams following a shake-up of the industry and the corporate finance businesses that service it. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:11:30 GMT)
Investment group approves nearly $1M in funding
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania approved a combined investment of $950,000 in five early-stage companies. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:30:00 GMT)
Investment sought for rural water
HCM CITY — The government has released a decision that offers incentives for investment in rural water-supply programmes. The decision, dated earlier this month, says rural water-supply projects are eligible to get public land for free or at low rents. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:34:30 GMT)
ThyssenKrupp Sells Safway Unit To Odyssey Investment
FRANKFURT -(Dow Jones)- German industrial conglomerate ThyssenKrupp AG ( TKA.XE) has sold its U.S.-based Safway unit to U.S. private equity group Odyssey Investment Partners LLC, the company said Monday. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:48:49 GMT)
Ackermann Says Investment Banks Benefit From Fewer Competitors
Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Deutsche Bank AG’s Chief Executive Officer Josef Ackermann said investment banks are benefiting from having fewer competitors. He was speaking at a conference in Frankfurt today. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:55:32 GMT)
Congress aims to help seniors avoid bad investment choices
Congress wants to help protect seniors who buy complex investment products that they don't understand or may do more harm than good. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:37:00 GMT)
Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are up at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs rose $.53 or .3 percent, to $177.29. Morgan Stanley rose $.71 or 2.1 percent, to $33.80. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:34:03 GMT)
Mubadala eyes investment deals in Asia (Business Times
LONDON: Abu Dhabi investment fund Mubadala is looking at investment possibilities in Asia, including China, India and Vietnam, a director of the fund said on Monday. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:12:35 GMT)
Credit Suisse Hires Nomura’s Donald for U.K. Investment Banking
Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Credit Suisse Group , Switzerland’s largest bank, has hired Charles Donald , currently head of U.K. investment banking at Nomura Holdings Inc. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:39:35 GMT)
BP Raises Investment Estimate for Norway by 20 Percent for 2011
Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- BP Plc , Europe’s second-largest oil company, raised its investment spending estimate for Norway by 20 percent for 2011 as it targets a doubling of output from the Scandinavian nation the following year. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:45:44 GMT)
Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are up at noon: Goldman Sachs rose $1.27 or .7 percent, to $178.03. Morgan Stanley rose $.84 or 2.5 percent, to $33.93. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:19:49 GMT)
Credit Suisse Hires Nomura’s Donald for U.K. Investment Banking
Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Credit Suisse Group , Switzerland’s largest bank, has hired Charles Donald , currently head of U.K. investment banking at Nomura Holdings Inc. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:34:23 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies were up at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs rose $.49 or .3 percent, to $177.25. Morgan Stanley rose $1.14 or 3.4 percent, to $34.23. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:54:23 GMT)
Terra Firma Writes Down 90 Percent of Its EMI Investment, After Failing to Restructure Debt
Terra Firma's really been brought down to earth, in more ways than one: after failing to restructure EMI's debt, it has written down about 90 percent of its investment in the struggling music label, reports FT. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:29:43 GMT)
Thai Minor plans $121 mln investment in 2010
BANGKOK, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Thai hotel and restaurant company Minor International PCL said on Tuesday it planned to spend 4 billion baht ($121 million) in 2010 on investment in its food and hotel businesses. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:16:23 GMT)
India Aims $50 Billion/Year Foreign Direct Investment From 2012 Minister
NEW DELHI -(Dow Jones)- India aims to attract $50 billion foreign direct investment annually from 2012 and $100 billion from 2017, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said Tuesday. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:48:46 GMT)
Markets' slide hits Canadian investment funds in October
TORONTO -- Sliding equity markets in North America helped drive down the value of assets under management at Canadian investment funds in October, a month during which investors exited the money marke... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:59:13 GMT)
VN investment in Cambodia reached US$1.5 bn
Phnom Penh : Vietnamese investors consider Cambodia as a big potential investment destination in the future. So far, its investment in Cambodia has reached US$1.5 billion in the last few years in different sectors such as construction, agriculture, and banking sector. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:20:17 GMT)
EU companies increase R&D investment despite crisis
European firms increased investment in industrial research and development by more than their US or Japanese competitors last year, despite battling a global economic crisis. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:53:17 GMT)
Sal. Oppenheim Rejects Macquarie Offer for Investment-Bank Unit
Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Sal. Oppenheim Jr. & Cie. rejected an offer from Macquarie Group Ltd. for the investment-banking unit, spokesman Dirk von Manikowsky said by telephone today. He declined to comment on the reason. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:58:38 GMT)
ETIHAD DETAILS US $750 MILLION INVESTMENT PACKAGE AT DUBAI AIR SHOW
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will highlight a US $750 million investment in its workforce, fleet, in-flight service and planning and resourcing systems at this wee (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:01:37 GMT)
Group Calls for More Investment in Electric Cars
A group of businessmen launched a coalition yesterday to urge the federal government to make a major investment in electric transportation, pointing to electric cars as the best way to confront the nation’s dependence on imported oil, The Associated Press reported. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:58 GMT)
Taiwan To Decide By Year-End Further Opening To China Investment
TAIPEI -(Dow Jones)- Taiwan will consider by the end of this year whether to open more of its industries to Chinese investment, Yen-Shiang Shih, the minister of economic affairs, said Tuesday. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:48:46 GMT)
Myer investment house runs against the tide
The Myer Family Office reaped a 49 per cent boost in profit last financial year as the global economic downturn cut the investment returns of many professionals. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:32:07 GMT)
Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs rose $.05 or percent, to $177.30. Morgan Stanley fell $.58 or 1.7 percent, to $33.65. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:28:01 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-11-17 16:17 BRIEF-Moody's: tougher bank terms may challenge future investment-grade liquidity
Nov 17 (Reuters) - Investment-Grade liquidity: (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:27:10 GMT)
Upstate NY man sentenced for investment scam
Associated Press - November 17, 2009 11:45 AM ET ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A Saratoga County man convicted of fraud for an elaborate investment scam that bilked victims out of more than $1 million... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:51:04 GMT)
Capital Investment Companies Launches the Capital Life Audit Program
RALEIGH – Capital Investment Companies, one of the largest independent financial services and brokerage firms in the Southeast, launched the firm’s Capital Life Audit Program yesterday at the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants’ 70th Annual Symposium. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:22:25 GMT)
S&P, Fitch rate new Boeing notes investment-grade
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services and Fitch Ratings said Tuesday they would assign investment-grade ratings to Boeing Co.'s proposed offering of $1.2 billion in senior unsecured notes. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:18:26 GMT)
S&P, Fitch rate new Boeing notes investment-grade
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services and Fitch Ratings said Tuesday they would assign investment-grade ratings to Boeing Co.'s proposed offering of $1.2 billion in senior unsecured notes. S&P said it assigned its A rating to the notes, while Fitch said it... Standard & Poor - Fitch Group - Investment grade - Boeing - Business (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:45:59 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies were down at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs fell $.65 or .4 percent, to $176.60. Morgan Stanley fell $.76 or 2.2 percent, to $33.47. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:48:15 GMT)
S&P, Fitch rate new Boeing notes investment-grade
S&P, Fitch give investment-grade ratings to Boeing's new senior unsecured notes (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:25:31 GMT)
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority participates in UAE Businessmen's Forum
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority "Shurooq" participated in the UAE Businessmen's Forum, entitled "Business Councils and Chambers of Commerce... A partnership to support investment". (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:35:48 GMT)
Russian lawyer for investment fund dies in custody
Sergei Magnitsky, 37, had been in ill health, his lawyer says. Magnitsky was jailed for his work with Hermitage Capital Management, a vocal critic of official corruption. A lawyer for Hermitage Capital Management, the investment fund locked in a scandal-soaked clash with Russian authorities, died in a Moscow jail, an Interior Ministry spokeswoman said Tuesday. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:14:35 GMT)
Australian Regulator Approves Hanlong Investment in Moly Mines
Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Australian regulators approved Sichuan Hanlong Group’s $200 million deal to acquire a majority control of Moly Mines Ltd. The Australian Foreign Investment Review Board has no objections to the proposed deal, Moly Mines said in a regulatory statement. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:28:40 GMT)
Sarkozy Plan May Foster EU60 Billion of Investment, Juppe Says
Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s plan to fund research to boost the nation’s competitiveness may trigger 60 billion euros ($89 billion) of public and private investment, former Prime Minister Alain Juppe said. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:53:47 GMT)
EPF appoints deputy CEO for investment (Business Times
THE Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Board has appointed Shahril Ridza Ridzuan as its new deputy chief executive officer for investment effective 1 December 2009. Currently the Group Managing Director at Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB), Shahril, 39, brings to the EPF vast experiences in the areas of corporate finance, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions as well as property ... (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:54:27 GMT)
Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan Fell 53.2% in Four Months
Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Overseas direct investment into Pakistan dropped 53.2 percent in the first four months of the fiscal year that started July 1, the central bank said. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:06:33 GMT)
Sarkozy Plan May Foster EU60 Billion of Investment (Update1)
Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s plan to fund research to boost the nation’s competitiveness may trigger 60 billion euros ($89 billion) of public and private investment, former Prime Minister Alain Juppe said. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:54:15 GMT)
Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs fell $.14 or .1 percent, to $176.46. Morgan Stanley fell $.08 or .2 percent, to $33.39. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:34:48 GMT)
Fla. investment panel raps its executive director
Gov. Charlie Crist and two Cabinet members who sit on a panel that invests state money chastised their top staffer for failing to keep them updated on a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation. But the State Board of Administration on Tuesday also... U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Investment - Business - Investing - Law (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:02 GMT)
Gcl-Poly to Raise Hk$5.5 Billion in China Investment Placing
Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd. said today it will place 3.11 billion new shares to China Investment Corp. at HK$1.79 each, raising net proceeds of about HK$5.5 billion. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:21:27 GMT)
SEC subpoenaed former NM state investment officer
The Securities and Exchange Commission subpoenaed former state Investment Officer Gary Bland to testify as part of an investigation into public investment funds in New Mexico, according to documents released Tuesday. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:22:43 GMT)
SEC subpoenaed former NM state investment officer
The Securities and Exchange Commission subpoenaed former state Investment Officer Gary Bland to testify as part of an investigation into public investment funds in New Mexico, according to documents released Tuesday. The disclosure came in copies of subpoenas... New Mexico - United States - Society and Culture - Government - Business and Economy (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:45:59 GMT)
Federal Prosecutors Seek New Mexico Investment Officer’s E-mail
Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Federal prosecutors investigating fees paid to politically connected middlemen at New Mexico’s $11 billion endowment funds subpoenaed the e-mails of the state’s former chief investment officer, according to documents released by the State Investment Council. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:24:16 GMT)
'Stable' Sierra Leone appeals for foreign investment
Sierra Leone appealed on Wednesday for increased foreign investment, portraying itself as a country fast recovering from a brutal civil war, in a trade forum backed by former British premier Tony Blair. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:11:15 GMT)
Blair encourages investment in Sierra Leone
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair drummed up support Wednesday for investment in Sierra Leone, arguing that the west African country has recovered from its brutal civil war and could offer unmatched opportunities in agriculture and tourism. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:25:45 GMT)
Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs rose $.30 or .2 percent, to $176.90. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:47:47 GMT)
St. Charles man pleads guilty in investment fraud
A St. Charles man has pleaded guilty to criminal charges related to an investment scheme that helped raise money for a Chicago aircraft leasing company. Jason Hyatt, 36, agreed to plea guilty to six counts in an 11-count indictment that accused him of defrauding investors in his investment company, Hyatt Johnson Capital LLC, lying to a bank and tax evasion. He entered the guilty plea Monday, the ... (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:54:33 GMT)
Fosun CEO Eyes Investment in Consumer, Financial Services
Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Fosun International Ltd. , a Chinese company with interests in steel, property and drugs, plan to expand consumer and financial-services investment to take advantage of rising demand in the world’s third-biggest economy. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:41:13 GMT)
Investment firm owner pleads guilty to fraud
A St. Charles man pleaded guilty Monday to six counts in an 11-count indictment accusing him of various federal tax and wire fraud charges stemming from allegations that he defrauded investors in his investment company, Hyatt Johnson Capital LLC. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:32:40 GMT)
Hong Kong Exchange Fund 3rd-Quarter Investment Income HK$71.9 Billion
HONG KONG -(Dow Jones)- The Hong Kong Exchange Fund's investment gains in the third quarter totaled HK$71.9 billion, up from HK$58.5 billion in the previous quarter, largely due to stock market gains in Hong Kong and overseas, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said Thursday. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:03:36 GMT)
"Senisible investment" needed in transport sector
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the sector needs "sensible investment", not only in infrastructure, but in simplifying and streamlining regulations. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:17:33 GMT)
Gold Pares Decline in Asia on Optimism About Investment Demand
Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Gold, which touched an all-time high yesterday, pared early losses on speculation that investment demand for bullion will remain robust as the dollar weakens and inflation accelerates. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:36:38 GMT)
Gold Pares Decline in Asia on Optimism About Investment Demand
Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Gold, which touched an all-time high yesterday, pared early losses on speculation that investment demand for bullion will remain robust as the dollar weakens and inflation accelerates. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:08:56 GMT)
JP Morgan To Buy British Investment Firm
JP Morgan Chase Co. is taking full control of Cazenove Group. JP Morgan began a joint venture with the 190-year-old British brokerage in 2005. JP Morgan Cazenove will continue to operate under that name and become a wholly owned part of the U.S. bank's British investment bank arm. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:04:07 GMT)
Standard Bank Promotes Munro to Head Global Investment Banking
Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Standard Bank Group Ltd., Africa’s largest bank, named David Munro as chief executive officer of global investment banking, promoting him from being the head of its Corporate & Investment Banking unit in South Africa. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:36:11 GMT)
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