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Zimbabwe, China Sign $8 Billion Investment Accord, Herald Says
Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Zimbabwe’s government and a Chinese joint venture signed an $8 billion accord that will result in investment in the southern African country’s mining, energy and housing industries, the Herald reported. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:51:50 GMT)
Standard Promotes Munro to Head Investment Banking (Correct)
(Corrects to say Munro is head of global investment banking and not chief executive officer.) Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Standard Bank Group Ltd., Africa’s largest bank, named David Munro as head of global investment banking, promoting him from being the chief of its Corporate & Investment Banking unit in South Africa. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:51:11 GMT)
Standard Bank Promotes Investment Banking Chiefs (Update1)
Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Standard Bank Group Ltd ., Africa’s largest bank, named David Munro as head of global investment banking in a management reshuffle aimed at bolstering its emerging-markets expansion and defending business in its South African home market. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:21:03 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 $2.77 or 1.6 percent, to $174.13. Morgan Stanley fell $.70 or 2.1 percent, to $32.63. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:47:31 GMT)
EU Opens Probe Into Portuguese Investment Aid For Petrogal
BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The European Commission Thursday said it would begin an in-depth investigation into investment aid the Portuguese government gave to the refining and distribution subsidiary of energy company Galp Energia SGPS SA ( GALP.LB). (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:48:33 GMT)
Loan syndication up for investment abroad
Demand for loan syndication for foreign investment projects is on the rise as Thai companies cash in on low interest rates, say executives of Kasikornbank and Krung Thai Bank. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:28:59 GMT)
Guru Speak: A welcome new investment option
Thai investors and foreign issuers have yet another investment opportunity, now that the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) allow firms listed overseas to list on the SET, too. This strategy enhances the SET's competitiveness in the region, so that it can be the market of choice for both issuers and investors. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:30:39 GMT)
Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at noon: Goldman Sachs fell $3.27 or 1.8 percent, to $173.63. Morgan Stanley fell $.85 or 2.6 percent, to $32.48. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:13:00 GMT)
Government abandons Bush investment advice rule
The federal government has decided to abandon a Bush administration plan that would have permitted mutual fund companies and brokerage firms to offer investment advice to 401(k) customers. The rule would have allowed financial advisers, who work with mutual... Mutual fund - Investment - Investing - Federal government of the United States - Broker (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:00:38 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 $4.07 or 2.3 percent, to $172.83. Morgan Stanley fell $1.02 or 3.1 percent, to $32.31. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:47:43 GMT)
Government abandons Bush investment advice rule
The federal government has decided to abandon a Bush administration plan that would have permitted mutual fund companies and brokerage firms to offer investment advice to 401(k) customers. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:54:30 GMT)
Investment firm stands by reports on gifts to State Board of Education official
State Board of Education member Rick Agosto has accused an investment company of incorrectly reporting that it gave him more than $1,000 in gifts before it sought a lucrative contract with the board. But the company has insisted that its disclosures are generally correct and said in letters to the Texas Education Agency that the disagreement may partially result from differences in accounting. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:22:21 GMT)
X Factor: Danyl Johnson backer in 'crooked' investment scam
A former backer of X Factor star Danyl Johnson's old band pocketed more than £700000 from ''unwary'' friends and others with a ''crooked'' investment scam a court heard. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:59:25 GMT)
Karolinska Development and EIF Start Landmark Co-Investment Fund for Life Science Innovation
STOCKHOLM, November 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Karolinska Development AB today announced that the European Investment Fund (EIF) has entered into a co-investment agreement with the company. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:11:36 GMT)
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Selects Investment Banking Firm to Assist in Sale of MV Agusta
Harley-Davidson, Inc. has selected the investment banking firm, BNP Paribas in Milan, to assist Harley-Davidson in the sale of MV Agusta. Harley-Davidson is currently identifying potential buyers for the Italian-based motorcycle company. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:18:17 GMT)
NS Received RM76.9 Million Foreign Investment Till August :: Bernama.com
SEREMBAN, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Negeri Sembilan state governemt only got RM76.9 million in foreign investment up till August, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:54:08 GMT)
South Korea To Ease Investment Rules, Foreign Entry Procedures
SEOUL, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- South Korea plans to ease domestic investment rules and foreign entry procedures by 2020 in a bid to vitalise tourism, China's Xinhua news agency reported quoting the nation's culture minister as saying Friday. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:54:22 GMT)
Centum Investment Kenya Falls After First-Half Profit Plunges
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Centum Investment Co. , Kenya’s largest public investment company, fell after it said first-half profit plunged 79 percent as investment income dropped. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:21:09 GMT)
Russia’s Foreign Direct Investment Falls 48.1% in 9 Months
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Russia’s foreign direct investment plummeted an annual 48.1 percent, the most on record, to $10 billion in the first nine months of the year after the economy slid into its worst crisis in a decade. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:27:26 GMT)
Foreign investment in Russia halves
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Russia almost halved in the first nine months of the year, the statistics office said on Friday, as the economic crisis reduced the country's appeal for investors. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:13:09 GMT)
Investment firm buys B.G. mall's $8.9M loan
By GARY T. PAKULSKI BLADE BUSINESS WRITER An $8.9 million loan taken out in 2007 by investors to buy troubled Woodland Mall in Bowling Green is now in the hands of an investment firm that acquires toxic mortgage assets. Utah-based SilverLeaf Financial says it has acquired the mortgage note on the 270,000-square-foot shopping center that includes Elder-Beerman, Sears, Dunham's Sports, and Famous ... (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:12:12 GMT)
Karolinska Development and EIF Start Landmark Co-Investment Fund for Life Science Innovation
STOCKHOLM, November 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Karolinska Development AB today announced that the European Investment Fund (EIF) has entered into a co-investment agreement with the company. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:13:02 GMT)
Dubai Ruler Reshuffles Key Investment Arm, Tightens Control
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum tightened his family’s control of the emirate’s largest holding company, the Investment Corporation of Dubai. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:35:55 GMT)
Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs fell $1.37 or .8 percent, to $171.46. Morgan Stanley rose $.34 or 1.1 percent, to $32.65. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:32:10 GMT)
Gold Futures Fall as Dollar’s Rebound Cuts Investment Demand
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Gold futures dropped as the dollar’s rebound curbed demand for the precious metal as an alternative investment. The dollar gained as much as 0.8 percent against a basket of major currencies as short-term Treasuries climbed and equities fell. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:08:59 GMT)
Prodesse Investment Calls EGM To Liquidate Business
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Prodesse Investment Ltd. (PRD.LN) Friday said it would call an extraordinary general meeting to wind down its business, just months after Anglo-U.S. hedge fund Polygon failed to do the same thing on its own terms. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:04:15 GMT)
Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at noon: Goldman Sachs fell $2.27 or 1.3 percent, to $170.56. Morgan Stanley fell $.09 or .3 percent, to $32.22. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:02:19 GMT)
Dubai Ruler Shakes Up Key Investment Arm, Tightens Control
Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum tightened his family’s control of the emirate’s largest holding company, the Investment Corporation of Dubai. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:17:02 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 $2.82 or 1.6 percent, to $170.01. Morgan Stanley fell $.21 or .6 percent, to $32.10. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:50:47 GMT)
Barclays' investment banking unit in joint venture
The investment banking division of Barclays Bank PLC said Friday it has formed a joint venture with Goff Capital Inc. to acquire Crescent Real Estate Equities Limited Partnership, a Texas-based office building owner. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:44:44 GMT)
Gephardt pushes for investment in health research
Gephardt pushes for more investment in medical research, says it can cut costs, find cures (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:53:44 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-11-21 06:46 Dubai reshuffles board of state investment unit
DUBAI, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The ruler of Dubai has reshuffled the board of the Investment Corporation of Dubai, the state conglomerate that owns Emirates airlines, naming two of his sons as directors, a decree posted on his website showed. The new six-member board also included Emirates Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktoum, Dubai International Financial Centre Governor Ahmed Humaid al-Tayer ... (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:12:08 GMT)
South Korea to facilitate foreign investment
South Korea to facilitate foreign investment (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:39:02 GMT)
Dubai Ruler Shakes Up Key Investment Arm, Tightens Control
Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum tightened his family’s control of the emirate’s largest holding company, the Investment Corporation of Dubai. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:18:09 GMT)
Progress Press announces €26m investment
An investment of €26 million in new premises and equipment was announced by Progress Press this morning. The announcement was made by the directors when they briefed Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi during a tour of the press in St Paul Street, Valletta, this morning. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:30:19 GMT)
Business : Dubai reshuffles board of state investment unit
DUBAI - The ruler of Dubai has reshuffled the board of the Investment Corporation of Dubai, the state conglomerate that owns Emirates airlines, naming two of his sons as directors, a decree posted on his website showed. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:52:12 GMT)
Rustic Canyon Partners - Clean Technology - Investment Profile - New Report Published
Rustic Canyon Partners is a venture capital firm. It invests in early stage and middle market companies focusing on cleantech, internet/digital media, energy, alternative energy, technology-enabled BPO and business info services. Its investment size ranges between $2 million to $4 million. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:05:01 GMT)
Victoria investment adviser Carolann Steinhoff tells hearing e-mails were a joke
There was much conflicting testimony at this week's hearing into allegations that Victoria investment adviser Carolann Steinhoff altered client documents. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:19:35 GMT)
Taiwan’s inbound investment plunged in first 10 months
Affected by the global financial crisis, Taiwan’s approved inward foreign direct investment (FDI) plunged 46.4 percent in the first 10 months of the year to US$3.74 billion, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said on Friday. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:06:42 GMT)
Business : Wellpharma Holding Launches Healthcare Investment Fund in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI —Wellpharma Holding, a company set up recently by Abu Dhabi Investment House, or ADIH, has launched a healthcare fund to raise finance to invest in a pharmaceutical plant to be established in the emirate. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:39:33 GMT)
Government abandons Bush investment advice rule
WASHINGTON — The federal government has decided to abandon a Bush administration plan that would have permitted mutual fund companies and brokerage firms to offer investment advice to 401(k) customers. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:50:24 GMT)
Investment group will pump money into Short Pump development
HENRICO, VA (WWBT) - A local investment firm is planning to invest $8.7 million in the West Broad Village development to help jump start the completion of the project. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:03:11 GMT)
State investment in ethnic areas up by 6 times in 10 years
The Chinese government's investment in fixed assets to the country's ethnic minority areas had increased by 5.8 times since 1999, an official said Saturday. State investment in the ethnic areas, including five autonomous regions and three provinces with heavy ethnic minority presence, had jumped from 272.8 billion yuan (40 billion U.S. dollars) in 1999 to 1.8 trillion yuan in 2008, said Le ... (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:46:04 GMT)
Wellpharma Holding launches healthcare investment fund in Abu Dhabi
Wellpharma Holding launches healthcare investment fund in Abu Dhabi (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:21:24 GMT)
Affinity Wind, LLC Announces an Investment by Saint Louis University’s Billiken Angel Network
New Capital Oversubscribes Series A Investment Offering (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT)
Muscat Fund offers reduced fees, low minimum investment
22 November 2009 MUSCAT -- BankMuscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate, has made investment in mutual fund an attractive proposition, offering its popular Muscat Fund with a host of advantages, including 50 per cent reduced subscription fees. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:21:14 GMT)
Muscat Fund offers reduced fees, low minimum investment
Muscat Fund offers reduced fees, low minimum investment (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:21:48 GMT)
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank appoints Amir Riad Global Head of Corporate Finance and Investment Banking
Abu Dhabi, 22 November 2009 - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank ( ADIB ADIB ), one of the leading Islamic banks in the region, has announced the appointment of Amir Riad as Global Head of its Corporate Finance and Investment Banking. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:20:48 GMT)
RP: No tariff lifting sans investment
MANILA - The Philippines is likely to suspend its tariff-elimination commitments for Japanese vehicles and auto parts under the 2 countries’ economic partnership agreement starting in January, as the government still needs to determine if the “increased investment” that Japan promised has indeed come in already. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:12:24 GMT)
Ross Crowe, Real Estate Investment Leader and Innovator, Joins The Impresa Group
Austin – The Impresa Group (and CRC Impresa), a leading boutique international real estate services and investment firm, today announced that Ross Crowe, CPM—one of the nation’s most creative and successful investment and asset management professionals—has established it’s California office as a Principle and Managing Director of the firm. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:53:20 GMT)
TA Enterprise not keen to venture into investment banking (Business Times
Group managing director and chief executive officer Datin Alicia Tiah said the premium to apply for a investment banking licence was costly compared with the amount of work in Malaysia. TAE would have to pay RM52 million if it wants an investment banking status. "It doesn't make economic sense to pay that much premium to be an investment banker, especially when the field is overcrowded and there ... (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:55:26 GMT)
Investment firm Chieftain Capital to split: media
Chieftain Capital Management, an investment firm with about $3 billion in assets, is breaking up following a rift among its managers, the Wall Street Journal reported on its website on Sunday. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:47:09 GMT)
Foreign investment rules to be updated
The federal opposition is supporting tougher rules on foreign investment in Australia. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:39:02 GMT)
Gameloft reducing investment on Android platform
Gameloft, the French mobile phone company, said it is reducing investment in developing games and applications for Google's Android platform, media reported Sunday. "We have significantly cut our investment in Android platform, just like ... many others," Gameloft finance director Alexandre de Rochefort said at an investor conference. Rochefort said the company has cut back on investment mostly ... (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:43:11 GMT)
'Shurooq' concludes successful participation at 'Investment and Tourism Conference - Oman 2009'
Shurooq delegation. Shurooq's delegation was headed by its CEO, H.E. Marwan Al Sarkal who met with different investors and dignitaries from the GCC and discussed issues related to the tourism sector and investment opportunities that will lead to the growth of the GCC economy. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:20:40 GMT)
Joint financing offer for Italian investment in Hungary
The Hungarian Investment and Trade Development Agency (ITD Hungary) and the Italian investment bank FINEST signed an agreement on Thursday to provide corporate and individual financing to Italian investors planning to make investments in Hungary, ITD Hungary informed MTI on Friday. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:40:01 GMT)
Tougher foreign investment supported
The opposition is supporting tougher rules on foreign investment in Australia -- and complaining that no-one is likely to know about this political togetherness. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:41:04 GMT)
Tougher foreign investment supported
The opposition is supporting tougher rules on foreign investment in Australia. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:52:05 GMT)
Harbinger Research issues Investment Report on HearAtLast Holdings
HearAtLast Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of suitable affordable solutions to clients with hearing needs in the billion dollar hearing loss market, announced today that Harbinger Research has issued an Investment Report on the Company. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:04:34 GMT)
Taiwan to curb China investment: report
Taiwan plans to restrict Chinese stock investment in strategic sectors, as it seeks to keep control of its economy amid rapidly growing ties with the mainland, local media said Monday. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:05:19 GMT)
Deputy PM, Google chief ponder investment opportunities in Iraq
Deputy PM, Google chief ponder investment opportunities in Iraq (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:51:40 GMT)
UK prime minister calls for Chinese investment
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will tell business leaders Monday that investment from China could help drive Britain's economic recovery. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:17:42 GMT)
Hong Kong Regulator Bans Former CLSA Investment Banker for Life
Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has banned Allen Lam Kar Fai, a former director of investment banking at CLSA Equity Capital Markets Ltd., from the industry for life. The action follows Lam’s conviction for insider dealing, the SFC said today in a statement. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:50:13 GMT)
Iraq parliament passes investment law
Lawmakers said Iraq's parliament passed an investment law on Monday that would allow foreigners to own land for housing projects, and is designed to streamline regulations and applications for foreign investment. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:12:28 GMT)
Iraq parliament passes key investment law
Iraq's parliament passed an investment law on Monday that would allow foreigners to own land for housing projects, and is designed to streamline regulations and applications for foreign investment, lawmakers said. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:48:41 GMT)
NJ man sentenced in $1.8 million investment scam
A Southern New Jersey securities broker who operated a $1.8 million investment fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:38:31 GMT)
NJ man sentenced in $1.8 million investment scam
A Southern New Jersey securities broker who operated a $1.8 million investment fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison. Jeffrey Southard of Pittsgrove also must make full restitution and serve three years of supervised release after... New Jersey - Fraud - Prison - United States - Securities fraud (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:15:19 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 $2.19 or 1.3 percent, to $172.20. Morgan Stanley rose $.80 or 2.5 percent, to $32.90. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:30:20 GMT)
BoI to extend Thailand Investment Year
The Board of Investment plans to extend its Thailand Investment Year, to give a boost to mega-project-related businesses. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:31:09 GMT)
Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are up at noon: Goldman Sachs rose $3.21 or 1.9 percent, to $173.22. Morgan Stanley rose $.72 or 2.2 percent, to $32.82. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:02:58 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 $1.99 or 1.2 percent, to $172.00. Morgan Stanley rose $.52 or 1.6 percent, to $32.62. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:42:16 GMT)
Is value-averaging investment better than SIPs?
Are value averaging investments plans better than systematic investment plans? Do they have any downsides? Here are the answers. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:49:00 GMT)
Sembcorp to form JV with Oman Investment
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Indonesia sees crisis in Foreign Investment
Indonesia's combined foreign and domestic investment during the first 10 months of this year fell 13.8 percent from it was in the same period last year due to the global economic crisis, a local media reported on Tuesday. Speaking in a hearing with the lawmakers from Commission VI in the parliament that oversees trade and investment affairs on Monday, Indonesia's Head of the Investment ... (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:44:09 GMT)
Investment board has re-shuffle in Dubai
The Investment Corporation of Dubai, the state conglomerate that owns Emirates airlines, has been re-arranged by the state's ruler. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:57:16 GMT)
Business investment falls in Q3
Business investment in Britain fell 3.0 percent between July and September compared with the previous three months, preliminary official data showed on Tuesday. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:37:00 GMT)
PZU Says Nine-Month Profit Increases 49% on Investment Income
Nov. 24 (Bloomberg) -- PZU SA, Poland’s largest insurer, posted a 49 percent increase in nine-month profit because of rising investment income. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:57:10 GMT)
Business investment falls less than expected
Business investment in every sector of the economy fell less than expected in the third quarter and at a much reduced pace, adding to hopes that the UK is close to returning to growth. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:58:55 GMT)
UK Opposition Party Mulls Green Investment Bank If Elected
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- The U.K.'s main opposition group, the Conservative Party, is considering creating a so-called Green Investment Bank to help develop new low-carbon technologies if it wins the general election to be held before next June, the party's finance spokesman said Tuesday. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:48:53 GMT)
Egypt Foreign Investment $1.7 Billion in First Fiscal Quarter
Nov. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Egypt received $1.7 billion in foreign direct investment in the first quarter of the fiscal year that ends in June 2010, the central bank said in a faxed statement today. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:51:22 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 $.68 or .4 percent, to $171.32. Morgan Stanley fell $.27 or .8 percent, to $32.35. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:18:10 GMT)
Metals Stocks: Gold rises as investment demand seen continuing
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Gold futures continued to rally Tuesday, as an increase in gold holdings backing the largest exchange-traded fund suggested continued investment demand ahead. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:00:50 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-11-24 17:50 BRIEF-Moody's cuts Gulf Investment's BFS rating
Nov 24 (Reuters) - Gulf Investment Corp: (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:57:00 GMT)
Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at noon: Goldman Sachs fell $.97 or .6 percent, to $171.03. Morgan Stanley fell $.47 or 1.4 percent, to $32.15. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:04:44 GMT)
Gold Ends Slightly Higher On Investment Demand
Gold Ends Slightly Higher On Investment Demand (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:30:36 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 $.87 or .5 percent, to $171.13. Morgan Stanley fell $.50 or 1.5 percent, to $32.12. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:43:25 GMT)
SOUTH KOREA REGARDS ASEAN AN INVESTMENT DESTINATION
SEOUL, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- South Korea regards Asean member countries as a significant destination and partners for investment offering vast opportunities for businesses. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:59:18 GMT)
RM1.1b investment in Penang Port upgrade
PENANG, Nov 25 — Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB), the port operator, has invested RM1.1 billion over the last five years to upgrade infrastructures at the port and Container Terminal as part of initiatives to pump-prime the state economy, Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said today. He said the huge investment had indirectly bolstered operations of the port and the terminal, key revenue contributors to ... (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:32:21 GMT)
S.Korea sees ASEAN as an investment destination
SEOUL: South Korea regards Asean member countries as a significant destination and partners for investment offering vast opportunities for businesses. South Korea has been taking a pro-active approach... (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:39:13 GMT)
Oil Rises Above $76 as Dollar’s Drop Bolsters Investment Appeal
Nov. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil rose above $76 a barrel as the dollar weakened against higher-yielding currencies amid signs of a global economic recovery, bolstering the investment appeal of commodities. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:09 GMT)
Investment firm at centre of £4m sex discrimination case 'paid £11,000 tax in 2007'
A Mayfair investment firm run by a multi-million pound financier at the centre of a £4 million sex discrimination case paid just £11,000 tax in 2007, a tribunal heard. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:17:37 GMT)
Government’s investment arm drives economic development with SAP platform
Bhutan Government’s investment arm (Druk Holding and Investments, “DHI”) and its key subsidiaries (Druk Green Power Corporation, “DGPC” and Bhutan Power Corporation, “BPC”) will adopt the SAP platform across their national power generating facilities to enhance overall operations. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:33:19 GMT)
Investment-Grade Composite Spread Tightens To 219 Basis Points
Standard & Poor's investment-grade and speculative-grade composite spreads tightened marginally yesterday to 219 basis points (bps) and 691 bps, respectively. By rating, the 'AA' and 'A' spreads tight (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:34:18 GMT)
Rice Prices May Return to Record Without Investment, IRRI Says
Nov. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Rice prices may return to last year’s record levels and the world will see repeated food shortages without investment to boost production, the International Rice Research Institute said. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:39:00 GMT)
China To Seek Foreign Investment In Tourism Industry
BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- China will seek to attract foreign investment in its tourism industry and broaden access to the market, as it aims to foster growth in the tourism sector, the government said Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:19:04 GMT)
SCG to go ahead with VN investment
Siam Cement Group, Thailand's largest industrial conglomerate, has decided to proceed with its petrochemical-complex investment in Vietnam, with state oil firm Qatar Petroleum International as a new partner. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:45:12 GMT)
South Africa's Public Investment Corporation live on Charles River IMS
Charles River Development (Charles River), a front- and middle-office software solutions provider for investment firms, today announced that the ... (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:17:41 GMT)
South Africa's PIC Live on Charles River Investment Management System
PIC has become one of the largest fixed income and money market investment managers in Africa, with approximately $100 billion in assets under management. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:40:08 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 $.68 or .4 percent, to $170.45. Morgan Stanley fell $.23 or .7 percent, to $31.89. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:23:49 GMT)
Australia to ride Asia-led boom inresources investment (Business Times
SYDNEY: Australia is expecting an Asia-led boom in resources investment over the next five years, bringing "powerful and broad-ranging" economic benefits, its central bank said yesterday. Deputy Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Ric Battellino said the economy had emerged from the global financial crisis much better than expected, thanks largely to Asian demand for its commodities. Growth ... (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:38:24 GMT)
B2B Trust, Mackenzie sign investment loans agreement
B2B Trust and Mackenzie Financial Corp. have signed an agreement for the distribution of investment loans, the companies said Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:48:21 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 $2.21 or 1.3 percent, to $168.92. Morgan Stanley fell $.70 or 2.2 percent, to $31.42. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:44:37 GMT)
Plea for offshore wind investment
Investment of about £30bn will be needed to development Scotland's offshore wind potential, it is to be claimed. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:57:11 GMT)
Australian Business Investment Unexpectedly Fell 3.9% (Update1)
Nov. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Australian business investment unexpectedly fell in the third quarter as manufacturing companies cut spending. Capital spending declined 3.9 percent from the previous quarter, when it rose a revised 2.1 percent, the Bureau of Statistics said in Sydney today. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:17:58 GMT)
Corn Rebounds as Dollar Drop Boosts Investment; Soybeans Gain
Nov. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Corn rose for the first time in seven sessions on speculation that a slumping dollar will increase demand for commodities as an alternative investment and an inflation hedge. Soybeans also gained. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:24:00 GMT)
Australian Business Investment Unexpectedly Fell 3.9% (Update2)
Nov. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Australian business investment unexpectedly fell in the third quarter as a decline in spending by manufacturing companies offset increased mining outlays. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:17:53 GMT)
Finland lifting investment in Asean biogas sector
VIENTIANE : Due to the rise of renewable energy in Asean, the Finnish government is stepping up its investment in the region through its Private Energy Marketing Fund (PMF), which uses Thailand as its regional business base. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:24:40 GMT)
Business spend down, investment plans up
Businesses appear to be still suffering from the economic slowdown with new investment spending falling. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:37:25 GMT)
SAFEENA ISLAMIC FUND ACQUIRES FIRST INVESTMENT IN MARINE ASSET
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Safeena (L) Ltd, the first Malaysian Islamic shipping fund established more than a year ago, has completed its first investment with Jimbaran AS, a Norwegian entity that owns and manages chemical tankers. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:00:53 GMT)
Affordable homes investment rises
Investment in building affordable housing in Wales continues to rise despite the impact of the recession, research shows. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:03:05 GMT)
Goldman Sachs to Move Jooris to Head Asia Investment-Grade Debt
Nov. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc. will move Dominique Jooris to Hong Kong from London this month to become head of Asia ex-Japan investment-grade capital markets and hybrid capital solutions. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:37:55 GMT)
Australian Business Investment Unexpectedly Fell 3.9% (Update2)
Nov. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Australian business investment unexpectedly fell in the third quarter as a decline in spending by manufacturing companies offset increased mining outlays. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:25:22 GMT)
BOT extends overseas investment scope
The Bank of Thailand's court of governors today approved the central bank's investment in debt instruments of other international agencies rather than the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:45:22 GMT)
Tapestry Investment Co NAV 97.7506p At Oct 30
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Tapestry Investment Company PCC Ltd (TIC.LN), a closed- ended investment company incorporated in Guernsey, said Thursday its final net asset value per share was 97.7506 pence at the close of business on Oct. 30. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:48:38 GMT)
Another investment banker who was made to look bad by a thorough greching
The prominent investment banker, lawyer and eastern suburbs Liberal Party donor John O'Sullivan is one Malcolm Turnbull supporter who has had reason to be thankful for the political mess the Opposition Leader has been in this week - it kept O'Sullivan's own thorough greching off the front page. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:19:27 GMT)
Malaysian Islamic shipping fund makes maiden investment (Business Times
SAFEENA (L) Ltd, the first Malaysian Islamic shipping fund established more than a year ago, has completed its first investment with Jimbaran AS, a Norwegian entity that owns and manages chemical tankers. A statement by its equity shareholders, Asian Finance Bank and Amanah Investment Bank (L) Ltd, said the investment was made through Istisna (construction contract) and Ijarah Mawsufah fi ... (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:09:15 GMT)
Search for killer app slowing NGA investment
The rollout of next generation access (NGA) networks in the UK is being hampered by ISP's waiting for a killer application to justify investment in new fibre networks, an industry-wide gathering was told today. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:30:50 GMT)
Search for killer app slowing NGA investment
Dave Bailey, Computing , Thursday 26 November 2009 at 17:16:00 Build it and they will come says head of Communications Consumer Panel The rollout of next generation access (NGA) networks in the UK is being hampered by ISP's waiting for a killer application to justify investment in new fibre networks, an industry-wide gathering was told today. The warning came from Communications Consumer Panel ... (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:37:10 GMT)
Malaysian Islamic shipping fund makes maiden investment (Business Times
SAFEENA (L) Ltd, the first Malaysian Islamic shipping fund established more than a year ago, has completed its first investment with Jimbaran AS, a Norwegian entity that owns and manages chemical tankers. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:48:09 GMT)
Dubai prospects as investment magnet murkier amid 'standstill' on $60B debt
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Just a year after the global downturn derailed Dubai's explosive growth, the city is now so swamped in debt that it's asking for a six-month reprieve on paying its bills - causing a drop on world markets Thursday and raising questions about Dubai's reputation as a magnet for international investment. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:02:00 GMT)
Gazprom Increases Investment Plan for 2010
MOSCOW — Gazprom modestly increased its investment spending for next year to $27.9 billion Tuesday, even as it risks losing half as much this year and next year in a dispute over extra customs duties. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:30:13 GMT)
Finning-Shell deal sign of growing oilsands investment
Vancouver-based Finning International Inc. is selling 16 Caterpillar mining trucks and tractors to Shell Canada Energy of Calgary in another sign of renewed investment in Alberta's oilsands. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:47:23 GMT)
FerrAus welcomes approval for Chinese investment
Iron ore junior FerrAus has welcomed news Australian regulators have given the green light to an investment from a Chinese company. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:07:00 GMT)
Investment funds winning war on regulation
The European Parliament appears to be striking the right balance on regulation of investment funds, a sign that the European Commission's proposals were "thoughtless" and "poorly-drafted," members of the investment community told EurActiv. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:45:40 GMT)
Investment Firm Nabs San Miguel Stake
As the conglomerate diversifies, power in the Philippines is consolidating. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:44:36 GMT)
Dubai Fallout May Hit Investment Banking Revenues
Dubai Fallout May Hit Investment Banking Revenues (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:15:25 GMT)
Rosenergoatom to get 57.5 bln rubles in investment from tariff; RusHydro- 24.37 bln rubles (Part 3)
MOSCOW. Nov 27 (Interfax) - Rosenergoatom and RusHydro (RTS: HYDR) will receive 57.5 billion rubles and 24.37 billion rubles respectively in targeted investment funds in 2010, the deputy head of the Federal Tariffs Service (FTS), Yelena Pomchalova, said at a presentation to the national electricity producers meeting devoted to preparations for the winter. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:26:00 GMT)
Search for killer app slowing NGA investment
The rollout of next generation access (NGA) networks in the UK is being hampered by ISPs' waiting for a killer application to justify investment in new fibre networks, an industry-wide gathering was told today. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:30:44 GMT)
Zimbabwe, SAfrica sign deal to boost investment
Zimbabwe has signed a trade deal with neighboring South Africa to help kick-start Zimbabwe's collapsed economy. The agreement signed Friday is aimed at unlocking millions of dollars worth of investment by companies in South Africa, the continent's economic powerhouse. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:01:48 GMT)
B2B Trust, Mackenzie sign investment loans agreement
B2B Trust and Mackenzie Financial Corp. have signed an agreement for the distribution of investment loans, the companies said Wednesday. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:18:34 GMT)
Spain Approves EUR20 Billion Investment Fund, Economic Reforms
MADRID -(Dow Jones)- The Spanish government Friday approved a EUR20 billion investment fund to promote environmentally friendly industries as part of a package of measures designed to reduce the country's reliance on its construction industry. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:33:33 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 $3.67 or 2.2 percent, to $165.25. Morgan Stanley fell $.96 or 3.1 percent, to $30.46. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:47:16 GMT)
Chile Indian land spat clouds investment, election
Source: Reuters * Next president will inherit issue after December vote * Dispute has fueled violence, resentment * Foresters say lack of Mapuche policy has hurt investment By Aaron Nelsen TEMUCUICUI, Chile, ... (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:29:11 GMT)
Hinde Fund Cuts Gold Investment to Minimum on Dubai, Dollar
Nov. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Hinde Capital Ltd. , the London-based hedge-fund firm investing in gold, reduced its fund’s investment in the precious metal to 50 percent, the minimum weighting, from 125 percent previously. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:30:17 GMT)
Zimbabwe, S.Africa sign investment protection deal
Zimbabwe signed an investment protection agreement with neighbouring South Africa in a bid to draw funding to fix its battered economy, but doubts remain over the security of foreign-owned assets. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:55:43 GMT)
Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at noon: Goldman Sachs fell $3.38 or 2.0 percent, to $165.54. Morgan Stanley fell $.70 or 2.2 percent, to $30.72. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:03:05 GMT)
Zimbabwe, S.Africa sign investment protection deal
Zimbabwe and South Africa signed a bilateral investment agreement on Friday which would protect investments made by nationals of both countries in each other's territory. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:09:38 GMT)
Foreign investment falls by €18 billion
THE overall value of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ireland fell by nearly €18 billion to €120.9bn last year, according to figures published yesterday by the CSO. (Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:43:00 GMT)
£150m fund to boost UK tech investment
The Government has pledged £150m to a new venture capital fund, planned as Europe's largest, as it looks to kick start British technology investment and the ailing business sector. (Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:12:12 GMT)
OCCI, Turkey explore joint investment areas
OCCI, Turkey explore joint investment areas (Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:51:04 GMT)
Surin urges firms to make more use of trade, investment incentives
Asean Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan yesterday urged more local and regional businesses to take advantage of the grouping's trade and investment privileges after finding out that the major investors were global corporations. (Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:30:51 GMT)
MENA, OECD countries pledge new efforts to streamline public services, boost investment
23/11/09 - Marrakech - Government ministers from Arab and OECD countries ended two days of talks with a Declaration pledging continued cooperation to streamline public services and improve business conditions in the Middle East North African (MENA) region in a drive to attract investment and boost development. (Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:21:52 GMT)
Morocco joins the OECD Declaration on International Investment
23/11/2009 - Morocco has joined 41 other countries in signing the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises, in a move that commits it to supporting an open environment for international investors and encouraging responsible investment by multinational companies as a means to promote prosperity and growth. (Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:22:22 GMT)
Business › Daiwa to launch investment business in Vietnam
Daiwa Securities Group Inc plans to start an investment business targeting high-growth companies in Vietnam jointly with a major Vietnamese securities firm to expand its… (Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:30:18 GMT)
Australian Business Cautious, Private Investment Weak, Swan Says
Nov. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Australian business investment will probably contract for the first time in nine years amid weak private sector confidence, Treasurer Wayne Swan said today. (Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:28:49 GMT)
High investment returns outweigh fear of terrorism
Last week's one-year anniversary of the Mumbai siege was a reminder of India's vulnerability to militant attacks. (Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:23:57 GMT)
Gammon plans Rs 5,000 cr yearly road project investment
NEW DELHI: Infrastructure player Gammon India plans to make an yearly investment of up to Rs 5,000 crore for roads development projects and is looking to bid for 10 projects by fiscal end. (Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:04:51 GMT)
China PM: Consumption, Investment, Exports Should Jointly Drive Economy -Radio
BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- China's economic growth should be driven jointly by consumption, investment and exports instead of depending on investment and exports, Premier Wen Jiabao said, the state radio reported Sunday. (Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:03:29 GMT)
No probe into investment bank profit
Financial services minister Lord Myners will voice concerns over bumper investment banking profits in a speech in December, but no investigation of the sector is under way, a Treasury spokesman said. (Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:12:00 GMT)
Gold acquires new investment aura
When HSBC closes its vaults to hundreds of American gold bugs (investors) next July, it will be shutting the door on one of the fastest growing trends in the investment community. (Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:48:43 GMT)
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