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Hong Leong Investment Bank appoints new MD
PETALING JAYA: Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has appointed Lee Jim Leng managing director and chief executive officer with effect from Nov 24. In a statement, HLIB said Lee has 20 years of fin... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:08:18 GMT)
Chinese 'oppose' Aussie investment
Nearly half of Chinese people oppose investment in their country by the Australian government. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:12:01 GMT)
Trustmark selling stock to pay back US investment
Trustmark Corp. to sell $100 million shares, use proceeds to pay back government's investment (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:37:14 GMT)
India Government Official:May Miss Infrastructure Investment Target
MUMBAI -(Dow Jones)- India may miss its infrastructure investment target for the five years ending March 31, 2012, a government official said Tuesday. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:48:43 GMT)
Malaysia seeks to rebuild investment after lost decade
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — Malaysia will undertake further economic reforms aimed at boosting investment and growth after spending a decade “stagnating” in the wake of the 1998 Asian financial crisis, a top finance official said today. Malaysia, which has lost ground to neighbours like Indonesia in the race for foreign investment, needs to rebuild confidence by providing the highest standards of ... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:56:30 GMT)
Pakistan’s Gilani Says Investment Treaty Signed With Germany
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said that he will sign a treaty with Germany today to increase German investment in Pakistan. Gilani made his comments to reporters in Berlin today after talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:25:16 GMT)
Eskom Seeks $5.4 Billion Investment, Cuts Tariff Bid (Update1)
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Eskom Holdings Ltd. cut the amount it wants to boost South African power prices by and said it may seek 40 billion rand ($5.4 billion) in private investment and encourage competition to meet the shortfall in funding needed to pay for its expansion. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:16:59 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 $.50 or .3 percent, to $169.16. Morgan Stanley rose $.22 or .7 percent, to $31.80. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:37:28 GMT)
Lawmakers endorse overhaul of NM investment boards
A legislative panel proposes to overhaul the governing boards of New Mexico's investment and pension funds. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:50:22 GMT)
Lawmakers endorse overhaul of NM investment boards
A legislative panel proposes to overhaul the governing boards of New Mexico's investment and pension funds. Lawmakers said Monday their goal is to improve management of state investments. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:50:22 GMT)
US charges Fla. lawyer with $1B investment fraud
A once high-flying attorney who courted politicians and celebrities was arrested Tuesday on federal racketeering and fraud charges alleging he operated a $1 billion investment scheme that used phony legal settlements. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:00:53 GMT)
Lawmakers endorse overhaul of NM investment boards
A legislative panel proposes to overhaul the governing boards of New Mexico's investment and pension funds. Lawmakers said Monday their goal is to improve management of state investments. The proposals come as federal investigators are looking at state... New Mexico - United States - Pension - Society and Culture - Government (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:16:19 GMT)
Fla. lawyer charged with $1B investment fraud
A once high-flying attorney who courted politicians and celebrities was arrested Tuesday on federal racketeering and fraud charges alleging he operated a $1 billion investment scheme involving phony legal settlements. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:07:07 GMT)
Mexico May Postpone Foreign Phone-Investment Law, Senator Says
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Mexico’s Senate may postpone a decision on eliminating foreign investment caps for phone companies until next year, potentially delaying investment in carriers like Axtel SAB. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:11:00 GMT)
Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are mixed at noon: Goldman Sachs fell $1.68 or 1.0 percent, to $167.98. Morgan Stanley rose $.12 or .4 percent, to $31.70. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:09:30 GMT)
Fla. lawyer charged with $1B investment fraud
A once high-flying attorney who courted politicians and celebrities was arrested Tuesday on federal racketeering and fraud charges alleging he operated a $1 billion investment scheme involving phony legal settlements. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:48:03 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 $2.03 or 1.2 percent, to $167.63. Morgan Stanley fell $.06 or .2 percent, to $31.52. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:48:53 GMT)
Investment analysts downgrade Rutherford's bond rating
Moody’s Investment Service downgraded Rutherford from a rating of A1 to A3, citing a low balance of only $2,000 at the end of 2008. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:08:47 GMT)
$200 investment in RV is lost in accidental fire
A Tucson man's $200 used RV investment went up in smoke Monday night when it was destroyed by an accidental fire, an official said. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:17:42 GMT)
Improving investment promotion
HA NOI — Increase of the State management in investment promotion and close co-operation among ministries, sectors, provinces and cities should increase the effectiveness of investment promotion activities, according to an official of the South Foreign Investment Centre (SFIC). (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:49:32 GMT)
Fla. lawyer arrested in alleged investment fraud
A once- high-flying lawyer who courted politicians and celebrities was arrested Tuesday on federal racketeering and fraud charges alleging he operated a $1 billion investment scheme involving phony legal settlements. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:06:17 GMT)
Thai court partially lifts investment ban at industrial estate
Bangkok - The Thai Supreme Administrative Court relaxed Wednesday part of the investment ban at a key industrial estate known as Map Ta Phut. The court said that 11 of 76 suspended projects were now f... (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:46:19 GMT)
Growth controls help Portland-area get strong real estate investment ranking amid gloomy market outlook
The Portland area ranks as the nation's No. 16 region for commercial/multifamily real estate investment, a strong ranking due in large part to growth controls and promotion of infill development. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:05:29 GMT)
Dubai Debt Crisis Won’t Slow Persian Gulf Investment in Georgia
Dec. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Dubai’s debt crisis won’t impair Georgia’s long-term plans to attract investment from the Persian Gulf region as the former Soviet republic attempts to rebuild an economy buffeted by a war with Russia and the global slump. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:32:39 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 $1.20 or .7 percent, to $166.43. Morgan Stanley fell $.73 or 2.3 percent, to $30.79. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:33:02 GMT)
Malaysia, HK in pact to boost trade, investment (Business Times
MALAYSIA and Hong Kong on Tuesday signed a joint declaration cooperation to enhance bilateral trade and investment relations. The Declaration on Strengthening Economic Cooperation, signed by International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed on behalf of Malaysia and Hong Kong by its Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Rita Lau, took place in Geneva, Switzerland, said a ... (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:37:22 GMT)
Malaysia, HK in pact to boost trade, investment (Business Times
MALAYSIA and Hong Kong on Tuesday signed a joint declaration cooperation to enhance bilateral trade and investment relations. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:55:27 GMT)
Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at noon: Goldman Sachs fell $1.57 or .9 percent, to $166.06. Morgan Stanley fell $.62 or 2.0 percent, to $30.90. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:12:57 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 $.97 or .6 percent, to $166.66. Morgan Stanley fell $.92 or 2.9 percent, to $30.60. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:51:12 GMT)
Citigroup Sells Debt as Part of Abu Dhabi Investment (Update2)
Dec. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. sold $1.875 billion of five-year senior debt as part of terms for a cash injection from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority in 2007, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:07:37 GMT)
U.K. Car Insurers to Raise Rates as Investment Income Dwindles
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. car insurers will have to raise premiums by a further 5 percent to make up for lower investment returns this year, according to research by Deloitte LLP. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:59:16 GMT)
Concern for investment in Indonesia's mining sector
Indonesia's peak mining body has warned investment in the sector for 2009 could drop below one-billion dollars for the first time in five years because of stalled changes to legislation. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:42:10 GMT)
2009 Canadian Investment Award winners announced
Two fund managers were singled out for special recognition at the Canadian Investment Awards presented Wednesday night in Toronto. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:18:11 GMT)
Dollar Slide Will Halt on ‘Aggressive’ Fed, BT Investment Says
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. dollar will extend its drop versus the euro and reach parity with Australia’s dollar in 2010 before “aggressive” interest-rate increases by the Federal Reserve boost the greenback, BT Investment Management said. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:44:11 GMT)
BoI targets Bt400 bn investment applications
The Board of Investment (BoI) yesterday expressed confidence to achieve its investment promotion target of Bt400 billion this year despite the slow economic recovery. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:27:38 GMT)
Multiple investment options in India to lure NRI funds
With the Indian economy on a long-term growth curve, non-resident Indians (NRIs) can look at multiple investment options available to them to park their funds in their home country. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:52:02 GMT)
CIBC Quarterly Profit Rises on Investment Banking (Update1)
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce , the country’s fifth-largest bank, said fourth-quarter profit rose 48 percent on higher investment-banking fees and trading revenue. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:49:29 GMT)
Forint Strengthens on Emerging-Market Rally, Foreign Investment
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- The Hungarian forint advanced to a one-week high against the euro as emerging-market assets rallied and analysts speculated direct investment from South Korea and Germany will boost the currency. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:57:23 GMT)
CIBC Quarterly Profit Rises on Investment Banking (Update2)
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce , the country’s fifth-largest bank, said profit rose 48 percent, beating analysts’ estimates, on higher investment-banking fees and trading revenue. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:19:37 GMT)
Turkey Upgraded 2 Levels to Brink of Investment Grade by Fitch
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey’s credit ranking was lifted two levels to the brink of investment-grade status by Fitch Ratings, which cited the economy’s “resilience” during the global financial crisis. Bonds surged the most in two weeks. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:32:03 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 $.58 or .3 percent, to $167.24. Morgan Stanley rose $.42 or 1.4 percent, to $31.02. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:35:31 GMT)
Dallas-based TelaDoc Medical Services gets $9M investment
TelaDoc Medical Services, a Dallas-based provider of remote medical consultation, on Thursday said it has received a $9 million venture capital investment for its next phase of growth. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:19:44 GMT)
Motorola Multitouch Investment Could Herald Buttonless Smartphone
Some interesting investment news from Motorola today. The companys investment arm, Motorola Ventures, has put some money into Sensitive Object, a French startup that developed a haptic technology that can transfom most any surface into a multi-touch interface. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:26:54 GMT)
Investment Consultants Believe that ESG Considerations by Investors Are Here to Stay
By Robert Kropp. The Social Investment Forum surveyed US-based investment consultants and found that while they expect client interest in ESG will continue to grow, many remain uncertain of the financial impacts. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:53:41 GMT)
Raymore man accused of investment fraud scheme
A Raymore man has been indicted in a $2.2 million investment fraud scheme in which one of 31 alleged victims was a hospitalized man with frontal lobe dementia. Carl R. Todd, 57, faces six-counts of fraud-related charges in the grand-jury indictment, federal authorities announced today. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:47:07 GMT)
Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are mixed at noon: Goldman Sachs fell $.16 or .1 percent, to $166.50. Morgan Stanley rose $.23 or .8 percent, to $30.83. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:28:16 GMT)
MGIC Investment Jumps on Volume Spike
MGIC Investment rallied after state regulators eased capital requirements for the insurance company. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:45:55 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 $2.36 or 1.4 percent, to $164.30. Morgan Stanley fell $.40 or 1.3 percent, to $30.20. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:53:29 GMT)
Geithner Says Taxpayers to Make $2.5 Billion on BofA Investment
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. taxpayers stand to make at least $2.5 billion on the government’s $45 billion investment in Bank of America Corp., Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:26:43 GMT)
EPF earns RM5.5bil investment income for third quarter
KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) generated an investment income amounting to RM5.5bil in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of RM696.32mil, or 14.51%, over the RM4.8bil generated i... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:29:47 GMT)
EPF’s 3Q investment income up 53%
KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) investment income for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2009 (3Q09) jumped 52.71% to RM5.5 billion from RM3.6 billion in the same quarter last year, riding on equities, loans and bonds. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:09:33 GMT)
Rail investment comes up trumps for GrainCorp
GRAINCORP managing director Mark Irwin says the company was forced to make its investment in the rail freight sector due to Pacific National pulling out of the grain freight business last year. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:37:13 GMT)
Raymore man accused of investment fraud scheme
A Raymore man has been accused in a $2.2 million investment fraud scheme in which one of 31 alleged victims was a hospital patient with dementia. Carl R. Todd, 57, faces six charges in the grand jury indictment, federal authorities said Thursday. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:02:09 GMT)
EPF posts RM5.5b investment income for Q3
Kuala Lumpur: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) generated an investment income amounting to RM5.50 billion in the third quarter of 2009 (Q3 2009), an increase of RM696.32 million or 14.51 per cent over the RM4.80 billion generated in the previous quarter (Q2 2009). (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:47:47 GMT)
Investment in Indonesia expected to grow 9% in 2010
Deputy Governor of Indonesian central bank Halim Alamsyah has said that the investment in the country in 2010 may grow by up to 9 percent, on the back of good economic prospects, local media reported Friday. "We see the year 2010 as the awakening of investment sector. The investment seems to grow between 7 to 9 percent," he was quoted by detik online as saying. Besides, Halim also said that the ... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:58:04 GMT)
MFC Global Investment Management launches new SMA website
MFC Global Investment Management, the institutional asset management arm of Manulife Financial Corporation, is launching a new Canadian Separately Managed Account website to better serve its sub-advisory client relationships, the company announced on Thursday. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:33:20 GMT)
What's the market value for an investment banker?
So the CEO and board of Royal Bank of Scotland are threatening a walk-out if the government - which has a majority stake in the company at the moment - vetos its proposed massive bonuses for its investment bankers. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:43:38 GMT)
Petrobras to Expand $174.4 Billion Investment Plan (Update1)
Dec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Petroleo Brasileiro SA , Brazil’s state-controlled oil producer, plans to expand its $174.4 billion investment plan as it develops offshore fields in the so-called pre-salt region. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:25:31 GMT)
Wellum to exit Portand Investment
Jonathan Wellum, CEO and chief investment officer of Portland Investment Counsel Inc., will leave the company on December 31. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:18:22 GMT)
£48m broadband investment
Broadband speeds in Northern Ireland are set to quicken as a result of a £48 million investment. Related Stories Local government overhaul 'costly' Committee no-show an 'insult' ATM cash raids 'out of control' Woodward confident of policing deal Fears of bomb attack on police HQ (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:36:55 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 $3.26 or 2.0 percent, to $167.56. Morgan Stanley rose $.57 or 1.9 percent, to $30.77. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:41:23 GMT)
CalPERS reviews ties with investment firm after guilty plea
CalPERS is reviewing its relationship with a Los Angeles investment firm after its principal pleaded guilty in a pension corruption case in New York. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:14:31 GMT)
Petrobras to Expand $174.4 Billion Investment Plan (Update2)
Dec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Petroleo Brasileiro SA , Brazil’s state-controlled oil producer, plans to expand its $174.4 billion investment program as it develops offshore fields in the so-called pre-salt region. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:30:02 GMT)
Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are up at noon: Goldman Sachs rose $.83 or .5 percent, to $165.13. Morgan Stanley rose $.32 or 1.1 percent, to $30.52. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:03:35 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 $2.94 or 1.8 percent, to $167.24. Morgan Stanley rose $.77 or 2.5 percent, to $30.97. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:47:30 GMT)
Fraud convictions for fake investment team
Fraud convictions for fake investment team (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:43:30 GMT)
TCW Fires Investment Chief Gundlach in Metropolitan Purchase
Dec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- TCW Group Inc. said it had relieved Jeffrey E. Gundlach of his duties as chief investment officer and manger of the firm’s Strategic Income Fund. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:08:01 GMT)
Care Investment Trust Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.17 Per Share
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Care Investment Trust Inc. (NYSE: CRE) ("Care" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.17 per share of common stock. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:14:02 GMT)
Court gives examiner deadline to get investment for bar group firms
THE examiner of companies in the Capital Bars Group which operate several well-known Dublin bars, including Cafe en Seine, The George and Howl At the Moon, has until next Thursday to secure investment vital to his preparation of survival proposals for the companies. Some 175 jobs hang in the balance. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:27:02 GMT)
An Inside View of Wilson Sonsini's Fabled Investment Fund
Wilson Sonsini's famed investment fund, which the firm uses to invest in promising tech clients, is a thing of Silicon Valley legal lore. There are stories from the boom years of litigation associates becoming corporate lawyers so they could get a bigger stake in the investments. And there's the debate about whether such a fund creates conflicts of interest. Documents reviewed by The Recorder ... (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:02:43 GMT)
TCW Fires Investment Chief Gundlach in Metropolitan Purchase
Dec. 5 (Bloomberg) -- TCW Group Inc., the Los Angeles-based money manager overseeing $110 billion, fired Chief Investment Officer Jeffrey E. Gundlach and replaced him as fixed-income head with the co-founder of a bond firm it acquired. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:45:14 GMT)
Salaries a touch too high at gov’t investment arm: auditors
State Capital Investment Corp., the investment arm of the government also known as SCIC, paid huge salaries to its executives last year despite unimpressive business performance, state auditors said. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:19:45 GMT)
Convicted ex-investment broker gets 2nd sentence
TRENTON -- A former Salem County investment broker already sentenced to federal prison for defrauding at least 16 South Jersey clients received a concurrent state prison term Friday. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:41:42 GMT)
Woman sentenced to prison for investment fraud role
A woman with Columbia connections was sentenced to two years in federal prison and ordered to pay $2.43 million in restitution for her role in a million-dollar investment scam that was exposed in 2006. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:22:31 GMT)
New center signals Hernando's investment in black community
Here is Hernando's version of police investment in the black community circa 1964: Make the newly hired part-time deputy drive his personal vehicle as a patrol cruiser. Hey, at least the Sheriff's Office paid to install the emergency lights. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:30:27 GMT)
South Jersey man gets 15-year sentence in investment fraud
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. (AP) — A southern New Jersey securities broker previously sentenced to eight years in federal prison for investment fraud has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison in the same case. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:40:54 GMT)
Pre-Budget report: Banks reluctant to back national investment corporation
Government officials are struggling to sign up banks, institutional investors and private equity firms to invest in a new £1bn national investment corporation that will back medium-sized companies. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:35:29 GMT)
Morris-Sussex-Warren Workforce Investment Board offers free medical billing/coding training
The Morris-Sussex-Warren Workforce Investment Board and its One-Stop Career Center network are part of a pilot program offering free online training courses in medical billing and coding. The federally-funded training includes an array of online courses provided by MEDCOM, a... (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:07:02 GMT)
EPFO puts off decision on investment in secondary market
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Saturday failed to take a decision on investment of a percentage of its corpus fund in the secondary market and put it off for further ... (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:15:53 GMT)
Press on with measures to attract foreign investment
MALAYSIA is entering upon a higher plane in foreign investment procurement. Such phases are not new, except that there may be a double bind in these efforts. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:24:40 GMT)
Int'l oil investment shrinks 20% amid financial crisis: OAPEC
Oil ministers of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) said Saturday that international investment in petroleum has shrank 20 percent due to the global financial crisis. They made the remarks at the 83rd OAPEC ministerial meeting, during which a chorus of satisfaction over the current oil prices and production quota, set one year ago by Organization of Petroleum ... (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:29:05 GMT)
Sri Lanka back on investment radar
Sri Lanka is back on the global investment radar after government forces in May ended a nearly four-decade separatist war with Tamil guerrillas, fund managers and analysts say. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:47:33 GMT)
MUHYIDDIN'S INVESTMENT MISSION TO JAPAN TIMELY
TOKYO, Dec 6 (Bernama) -â Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassinâs investment mission to Japan starting tomorrow is timely, to help forge deeper alliances between Japanese industrialists and Malaysian companies when the global economy begins to show signs of recovery. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT)
Muhyiddin's Investment Mission To Japan Timely
From Saraswathi Muniappan TOKYO, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's investment mission to Japan starting tomorrow is timely, to help forge deeper alliances between Japanese industrialists and Malaysian companies when the global economy begins to show signs of recovery. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:33:59 GMT)
Investment adviser sees brighter economy in the future
Like most investment pros, Jim Russell of U.S. Bank's wealth management operation was caught a bit off guard by a surprising dip to 10 percent in the nation's unemployment rate for November - but only a little. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:39:32 GMT)
Kuwait Investment Authority sells Citigroup stake
The Kuwait Investment Authority made a 37 percent return on its initial investment, Arabiya said.An Arabiya official said the report was based on a statement sent exclusively to the news network. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:52:41 GMT)
1,000 investment bankers leave RBS
Part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland has lost more than 1,000 investment bankers to rivals amid a Government clampdown on bonuses, it has been reported. Related Stories Kraft launches hostile Cadbury bid Bankers facing windfall tax threat Tesco to reveal latest performance Unemployment 'set to rise in 2010' Bankers 'face windfall tax threat' (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:50:47 GMT)
Kuwait Investment Fund Sells Citigroup Stake for $4.1 Billion
Dec. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Kuwait Investment Authority, the nation’s sovereign-wealth fund, sold its stake in Citigroup Inc . for $4.1 billion after helping the U.S. bank boost capital amid the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:07:29 GMT)
Investment Dar Asks Investors to Review Restructuring Plan
Dec. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Investment Dar Co. KSCC, the Kuwait- based owner of half of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd., presented a restructuring plan to investors and asked them to review the proposal before Dec. 23, the company said in a statement to Nasdaq Dubai today. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:35:55 GMT)
1,000 investment bankers leave RBS
Part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland has lost more than 1,000 investment bankers to rivals amid a Government clampdown on bonuses, it has been reported. Related Stories Unemployment 'set to rise in 2010' Bankers 'face windfall tax threat' John Lewis sees weekly sales rise Amazon 'plans high street assault' Rate predicted to stay on hold (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:35:57 GMT)
1,000 investment bankers leave RBS
Part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland has lost more than 1,000 investment bankers to rivals amid a Government clampdown on bonuses, it has been reported. Related Stories Tesco to reveal latest performance Unemployment 'set to rise in 2010' Bankers 'face windfall tax threat' Amazon 'plans high street assault' Rate predicted to stay on hold (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:05:47 GMT)
MINING FINANCE / INVESTMENT
Gold bullion and Randgold Resources are the top performers as assessed by the UK's Sunday Times in terms of investment sector and stock gains respectively over the past decade. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:09:50 GMT)
Dover Motorsports (DVD) - an interesting investment opportunity
By Mariusz Skonieczny. Dover Motorsports is an interesting investment opportunity. I stumbled upon it while writing a report about International Speedway Corporation for my clients. Please refer to my report on International Speedway Corporation for background on NASCAR and the racing industry. Read more » » (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:18:30 GMT)
Coal Plant Investment Can Add $2.7 Trillion to GDP, Study Says
Dec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- A $1.2 trillion investment by 2050 in building coal power plants will add $2.7 trillion to the gross domestic product, according to a report by a federal advisory group that includes industry representatives. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:41:46 GMT)
Kuwait Investment Fund Sells Citigroup Stake for $4.1 Billion
Dec. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Kuwait Investment Authority, the nation’s sovereign-wealth fund, sold its stake in Citigroup Inc . for $4.1 billion after helping the U.S. bank boost capital amid the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:46:56 GMT)
Brazil No Economic ‘Superpower’ as Investment Lags: Week Ahead
As demand recovers after Brazil’s first recession since 2003 -- helped by public spending, tax cuts and lower borrowing costs -- investment in new capacity rebounded too slowly to guarantee near-term supply, according to Morgan Stanley and Credit Agricole SA. Quickening inflation and rising interest rates may slow gains in the benchmark Bovespa index from 80 percent this year to less than 30 ... (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:25:31 GMT)
JAPANâS INVESTMENT IN M'SIA SURGES TO US$1.87 BIL
TOKYO, Dec 7 (Bernama) â- Japanâs investment in Malaysia between January and September alone surged to US$1.87 billion involving 45 approved projects as compared with US$1.6 billion total investment in 2008 with 60 approved projects. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:19:55 GMT)
Japan's investment in M'sia surges to US$1.87 bil
TOKYO, Dec 7 (Bernama) –- Japan's investment in Malaysia between January and September alone surged to US$1.87 billion involving 45 approved projects as compared with US$1.6 billion total investment in 2008 with 60 approved projects. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:07:51 GMT)
Enea May Spend 1 Billion Zloty on Investment in 2010, PAP Says
This includes investment related to building a new power plant at its Elektrownia Kozienice unit, PAP reported. The power group expects sales of energy in 2010 to be at similar levels to this year and to increase from 2011, Owczarek told the newswire. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:12:05 GMT)
Muhyiddin: Govt committed to improving investment environment
TOKYO: The Government remains committed to improving the country’s investment environment as it is currently on a higher status of industrialisation. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:49:14 GMT)
An Inside View of Wilson Sonsini's Fabled Investment Fund
Wilson Sonsini's famed investment fund, which the firm uses to invest in promising tech clients, is a thing of Silicon Valley legal lore. There are stories from the boom years of litigation associates becoming corporate lawyers so they could get a bigger stake in the investments. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:02:48 GMT)
Shongai Plans Further Investment in Innovating Packaging
Shongai Packaging In dustry Limited has announced its plans to expand its production activities through further investment in the production of innovative packaging products. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:34:02 GMT)
Salaries a touch too high at gov’t investment arm: auditors
VietNamNet Bridge - State Capital Investment Corp., the investment arm of the government also known as SCIC, paid huge salaries to its executives last year despite unimpressive business performance, state auditors said. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:35:09 GMT)
VEB May Help Fund $1 Billion AvtoVAZ Investment Plan, RIA Says
Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Vnesheconombank, known as VEB, may help fund OAO AvtoVAZ’s 30 billion-ruble ($1 billion) investment program, RIA Novosti said, citing Vladimir Dmitriev, the head of the Russian state development bank. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:28:15 GMT)
TCW Ousts Chief Investment Officer
TCW Group, one of the largest money managers in the world, fired its chief investment officer, Jeffrey Gundlach, and removed him from its board of directors, after buying a smaller rival last week, Reuters reported. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:46:08 GMT)
China to Add Flexibility to Economic Policies, Pare Investment
Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- China will add flexibility to some monetary economic policies next year and rein in new investment projects after a $586 billion economic stimulus package helped growth rebound in the world’s third-largest economy. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:21:17 GMT)
Brazil No Economic ‘Superpower’ as Investment Lags: Week Ahead
As demand recovers after Brazil’s first recession since 2003 -- helped by public spending, tax cuts and lower borrowing costs -- investment in new capacity rebounded too slowly to guarantee near-term supply, according to Morgan Stanley and Credit Agricole SA. Quickening inflation and rising interest rates may slow gains in the benchmark Bovespa index from 80 percent this year to less than 30 ... (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:29:10 GMT)
Estonian Lobby Says Euro to Boost Investment, SMEs (Update1)
Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Estonia’s euro adoption in 2011 would “very likely” boost investment from abroad and attract more foreigners to set up small and medium-sized companies, a foreign investors’ lobby group in the Baltic country said. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:42:03 GMT)
GM to outline investment in Michigan to build Volt
General Motors this morning will announce new details of its investment in Michigan to build the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:13:34 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 $.70 or .4 percent, to $166.54. Morgan Stanley fell $.06 or .2 percent, to $30.91. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:28:25 GMT)
GM officials to discuss investment in Mich. plant
General Motors Co. officials plan to talk about their investment in a Michigan plant that will build its new rechargeable electric car due in showrooms next year. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:28:48 GMT)
GM plans to invest $336M investment in Volt plant
General Motors Co. says it will invest $336 million in a Michigan plant that will build its new rechargeable electric car called the Volt due in showrooms next year. GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz on Monday plans to elaborate on the automaker's investment in an... General Motors - Robert Lutz - Chairman - Michigan - Business (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:59:59 GMT)
VEB May Help Finance AvtoVAZ’s $1 Billion Investment Program
Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Vnesheconombank, Russia’s state development bank known as VEB , may help fund OAO AvtoVAZ’s 30 billion-ruble ($1 billion) investment program. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:27:22 GMT)
Benefit From A Winning Investment Club
Joining an investment club isnt a get-rich-quick scheme, but it can help you learn the ropes or sharpen your investing skills. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:46:01 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 $3.39 or 2.0 percent, to $163.85. Morgan Stanley fell $.59 or 1.9 percent, to $30.38. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:47:53 GMT)
Thomas J. McHugh, 78, chief investment officer
Thomas J. McHugh, who worked for 22 years as chief investment officer for Pitcairn Inc., died Saturday of congestive heart failure at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:02:00 GMT)
Japan’s investment in Malaysia surges to US$1.87 billion
TOKYO : Japan’s investment in Malaysia between January and September alone surged to US$1.87 billion involving 45 approved projects as compared with US$1.6 billion total investment in 2008 with 60 approved projects. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:57:36 GMT)
Clean coal investment welcomed in Qld
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says Federal Government investment in clean coal projects will benefit the state. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:35:52 GMT)
Infra investment raised from 5 to 9 per cent in 11th Plan
New Delhi, Dec 8 : Investment in the infrastructure sector has been increased from 5 per cent of GDP in 2006-07 to 9 per cent by the terminal year of the 11th plan 2011-12 to sustain a growth rate of 9 per cent, the Rajya Sabha was informed today. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:05:23 GMT)
France Has Investment Problem, Must Boost Growth, Sarkozy Says
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- France has a “huge” investment problem and needs to reduce debt by boosting economic growth and receipts, President Nicolas Sarkozy said. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:04:50 GMT)
Global mergers, investment drop sharply, OECD says
Cross-border mergers and acquisitions in major economies fell sharply this year and a plunge in investment will make it harder to emerge from the global financial crisis, a report warned Tuesday. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:41:34 GMT)
Bank of Nova Scotia Profit Rises on Investment Bank (Update1)
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of Nova Scotia , Canada’s third- largest bank, said fourth-quarter profit almost tripled on higher investment-banking fees. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:04:43 GMT)
Bank of Nova Scotia Profit Rises on Investment Bank (Update3)
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of Nova Scotia , Canada’s third- largest bank, posted its biggest quarterly profit increase in seven years on higher investment-banking fees and increased consumer loans. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:04:29 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 $1.83 or 1.1 percent, to $162.02. Morgan Stanley fell $.28 or .9 percent, to $30.10. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:54:17 GMT)
Private sector told to increase investment, boost performance (Business Times
NECESSARY changes will be put in place in the economy to increase private investment and further enhance investor confidence in Malaysia, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah says. He said the government is not pleased with the performance of the corporate sector which has continued to show a decline since the Asian financial crisis broke out earlier this year. "We (the ... (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:58:47 GMT)
S'pore drops 3 spots in survey of top real estate investment markets
SINGAPORE: Singapore appears to be losing a bit of its shine as one of Asia Pacific's top real estate investment markets. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:21:37 GMT)
GM plans to invest $336M investment in Volt plant
GM plans to invest $336M investment in Mich. plant that will build rechargeable electric car (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:37:35 GMT)
Bank of Nova Scotia Profit Rises on Investment Bank (Update4)
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of Nova Scotia , Canada’s third- largest bank, posted its biggest quarterly profit increase in seven years on higher investment-banking fees. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:34:18 GMT)
SEC Sues NY Investment Firm Rockford,Claims It Ran $11 Million Ponzi
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday sued Rockford Funding Group LLC, alleging the New York investment firm orchestrated a $11 million Ponzi scheme. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:48:43 GMT)
Bank of Nova Scotia Profit Rises on Investment Bank (Update5)
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of Nova Scotia , Canada’s third- largest bank, posted its biggest quarterly profit increase in seven years on higher investment-banking fees. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:35:04 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 $2.01 or 1.2 percent, to $161.84. Morgan Stanley fell $.23 or .8 percent, to $30.15. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:53:45 GMT)
Apollo Investment plans to sell 10 million shares
Apollo Investment Corp. said Tuesday it planned to sell 10 million shares of common stock to the public and use the proceeds to pay down debt. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:16:53 GMT)
Little Rock investment company cited by regulator
The Arkansas Securities Department announced Tuesday that it fined a broker $50,000 and suspended his license for two weeks after a probe into alleged fraudulent mutual fund sales. Steve Kiefer, owner of Apple Tree Investments Inc. and the host of a radio... Mutual fund - Business - Investing - Investment company - Funds (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:45:00 GMT)
Apollo Investment Extends Revolver, Plans Share Sale (Update2)
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Apollo Investment Corp. , the debt fund owned by Leon Black ’s private-equity firm Apollo Management LP , will extend maturities on a credit line and sell shares to finance investments and repay debt. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:45:26 GMT)
CalPERS axing investment managers over real estate losses
The value of the state pension fund's real estate holdings has fallen 48.7% in a year. The value of real estate investments held by the nation's largest public pension fund has plummeted, and the California Public Employees' Retirement System is moving to terminate some of its investment managers as a result, new documents show. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:59:07 GMT)
Rothschild Names Sawko to Head Middle East Investment Banking
Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- NM Rothschild & Sons Ltd ., the family owned investment bank advising Dubai World on its debt restructuring, appointed Herve Sawko as its head of investment banking in the Middle East. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:24:11 GMT)
SPECIFIC JAPANESE MISSION YIELDS RM8.145 BIL IN POTENTIAL INVESTMENT
OSAKA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The four-day specific investment mission to Japan, led by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, has yield a whopping RM8.145 billion in potential investment. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:47:57 GMT)
China remains top investment spot for U.S. firms: study
China remains a top investment destination for U.S. companies in 2010 amid the global economic slowdown as they expect to see continuous growth in sales and profit, an American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) study showed. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:06:41 GMT)
China still top investment spot for US firms
SHANGHAI, Dec 9 —China remains a top investment destination for US companies in 2010 amid the global economic slowdown as they expect to see continuous growth in sales and profit, an American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) study showed. More than 90 per cent of respondents had an optimistic business outlook on China based on an AmCham survey of 369 American companies, up from 80.7 per cent in a ... (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:34:57 GMT)
Apollo Investment to Sell 10 Million Shares in Offering
The Apollo Investment Corporation, a publicly traded affiliate of the private equity firm Apollo Global Management, said Tuesday it planned to sell 10 million shares of common stock to the public and use the proceeds to pay down debt. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:31:00 GMT)
Coke stokes investment boom
A rebound in coking coal prices will underpin an investment boom in Queensland's Bowen Basin. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:14:36 GMT)
Scotiabank profit soars on investment banking
Bank of Nova Scotia's fourth quarter profit surged more than 100% amid near record performance from the investment banking division and strong results from retail banking. For the three months en... (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:26:58 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 $1.53 or .9 percent, to $163.37. Morgan Stanley rose $.03 or .1 percent, to $30.18. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:37:26 GMT)
Guan Eng on his first US investment mission
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng is on an investment mission to meet existing and new investors in the field of bio-medical devices, solar-based players and electrical and electronics companies in the US. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:13:55 GMT)
Investment exec to pay $20M in NY pension scandal
An investment executive who was linked to a corruption scandal at New York state's public pension fund has agreed to pay $20 million in restitution. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:19:25 GMT)
US urges Ukraine to pursue reform to get gas investment
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday urged Ukraine to pursue reforms to attract foreign investment for an energy sector both sides want to become more independent from Russia. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:57:21 GMT)
S.African investment to help Zambia sugar production industry
South African president Jacob Zuma on Wednesday unveiled a 1.7 billion rand (224 million dollars) sugar investment in Zambia to help boost the copper dependent country's agricultural sector. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:59:51 GMT)
House OKs tax hike for investment managers
The House voted Wednesday to slap higher taxes on Wall Street investment managers to help pay to extend $31 billion in tax breaks for a wide range of Americans. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:21:15 GMT)
Kuwait Investment Holds Internal Talks on Citigroup, FT Reports
Dec. 10 (Bloomberg) -- The Kuwait Investment Authority held internal talks on cutting back its banking relationship with Citigroup Inc., the Financial Times reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:20:59 GMT)
Pa. government pensions post investment gains
Pennsylvania's large public-sector retirement system says it had a good third quarter and its rate of investment returns is in positive territory for the year. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:31:48 GMT)
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