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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 $4.60 or 2.8 percent, to $166.44. Morgan Stanley rose $.20 or .7 percent, to $30.35. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:54:36 GMT)

2nd UPDATE: Australia Can't Have Fixed Rules On Foreign Investment-Swan
CANBERRA -(Dow Jones)- The Australian government Thursday said it will continue to assess foreign investment proposals on a case-by-case basis despite criticism that its policy is unclear and confusing to foreigners. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:48:39 GMT)

CalPERS firing some real estate investment partners
CalPERS, struggling with huge losses in its real estate portfolio, is firing or will soon fire some of its investment partners, a consultant to the pension fund said. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:53:20 GMT)

Australia to clarify rules on foreign investment
Australia has again moved to counter concern about its foreign investment rules, after a troubled year over Chinese state-owned investment proposals. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:20:46 GMT)

Black’s Apollo Investment Raises $98.2 Million in Share Offer
Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Apollo Investment Corp., the publicly traded credit fund owned by Leon Black’s private-equity firm Apollo Management LP, raised $98.2 million in a secondary share sale today to help repay debt. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:01:24 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... (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:24:45 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 $1.30 or .8 percent, to $165.14. Morgan Stanley fell $.02 or .1 percent, to $30.33. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:46:27 GMT)

Iran: Falling Energy Investment Threat
A recent study in Iran has shown that the country is in dire need of investment in its energy industry, without which it may suffer grave consequences. A leading official think-tank affiliated to Iran's parliament, the Majlis Research Centre, issued a report in October 2009 saying that Iran needed at least 4.5 billion US dollars of investment in its energy industry. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:52:45 GMT)

Intra-regional investment in academic focus
Intra-regional competition and sensitivity to government-linked companies are the key challenges for promoting Asean's intra-investment, according to research conducted by Thammasat University Assoc Prof Pavida Pananond. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:33:52 GMT)

Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at noon: Goldman Sachs fell $.43 or .3 percent, to $166.01. Morgan Stanley fell $.15 or .5 percent, to $30.20. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:07:35 GMT)

Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs rose $.29 or .2 percent, to $166.73. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:47:40 GMT)

CalPERS set to fire investment managers
The California Public Employees' Retirement System has fired or soon will terminate some of its real estate investment managers in the face of significant real estate asset losses. In a recent memo to CalPERS' investment committee, investment adviser Pension... Real estate - CalPERS - Investment management - Investment - Business (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:15:50 GMT)

Australia to clarify rules on foreign investment
Australia has again moved to counter concern about its foreign investment rules, after a troubled year over Chinese state-owned investment proposals. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:12:29 GMT)

Investment-Grade Composite Spread Tightens Marginally To 215 Basis Points
Standard & Poor's investment-grade and speculative-grade composite spreads tightened marginally yesterday to 215 basis points (bps) and 675 bps, respectively. By rating, the 'AA' spread remained uncha (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:15:04 GMT)

Conglomerates buck the trend of holding back investment
Investments by conglomerates picked up this year, while the overall industrial investment figure for the country shrank from last year, industry data showed yesterday. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:48:45 GMT)

MINING FINANCE / INVESTMENT
Commodities may be falling now after rising too far, too fast in a recession year, but the cyclical nature of these markets means another price explosion may be coming, investors and strategists at the Reuters Investment Summit this week said. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:25:00 GMT)

CalPERS set to fire investment managers
The California Public Employees' Retirement System has fired or soon will terminate some of its real estate investment managers in the face of significant real estate asset losses. In a recent memo to CalPERS' investment committee, investment adviser Pension... Real estate - CalPERS - Business - Investment management - Investment (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:45:49 GMT)

Maybank Investment Executes Placement Of 86.75 Million TNB Shares
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB), as sole placement agent, has successfully executed the placement of 86.75 million existing shares in Tenaga Nasional Bhd. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:47:02 GMT)

Circassia Raises GBP15 Million ($25 Million) in Oversubscribed Investment Round
OXFORD, England, December 11 /PRNewswire/ -- - Investment Follows Successful Phase Ii Clinical Results With cat Allergy T-cell Vaccine - Funding to Progress ToleroMune(R) T-cell Allergy Vaccines Into Late-Stage Development Circassia Ltd, a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on allergy, today announced that it has completed a GBP15 million ($25 million) fundraising. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:58:12 GMT)

ECB: Euro-Zone Investment Fund Sector Grew 10.6% In 3Q Vs 2Q
FRANKFURT -(Dow Jones)- The euro zone's investment fund sector grew by 10.6% in the third quarter from the preceding period, helped by rising equity markets, the European Central Bank said Friday. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:18:43 GMT)

Private Consumption, Investment To Return To Normal In 2010
-(Dow Jones)- Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Friday that he expects private consumption and investment to pick up and return to normal next year as the overall economic condition improve... (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:29:13 GMT)

SG targets bigger investment banking presence
Societe Generale is targeting a bigger share of European investment banking, and is hiring senior staff in anticipation of a surge in flotations and mergers, a senior banker said. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:47:00 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 $.25 or .1 percent, to $166.98. Morgan Stanley fell $.12 or .4 percent, to $30.11. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:32:32 GMT)

Eritrea : Substantial Investment Being Made to Expand Efficient Health Service Bearing Fruitful Outcome, Say Nursing ...
Ginda — Students of the Ginda School of Associate Nursing who are undergoing internship at Ginda Referral Hospital said that the substantial investment the Government is making towards expanding efficient and equitable health service and thereby nurture competent manpower is bearing fruitful outcome. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:05:25 GMT)

Wyo. OKs possible $300M state pipeline investment
Wyoming's top statewide elected officials on Thursday gave the Treasurer's Office authority to negotiate a $300-million state investment in a proposed natural gas pipeline that would cut across several states. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:18:36 GMT)

Bursa, SIAS to hold investment seminar (Business Times
THE Securities Investors Association Singapore (SIAS), in collaboration with Bursa Malaysia Bhd, will organise a retail investment seminar in Singapore today to generate interest among Singaporean investors in Malaysian listed securities. Themed "Malaysia Day 2009", the event is sponsored by Bursa Malaysia for the fourth year running, both bourses said in a joint statement in Kuala Lumpur on ... (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:47:12 GMT)

Bursa, SIAS to hold investment seminar (Business Times
THE Securities Investors Association Singapore (SIAS), in collaboration with Bursa Malaysia Bhd, will organise a retail investment seminar in Singapore today to generate interest among Singaporean investors in Malaysian listed securities. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:47:36 GMT)

Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at noon: Goldman Sachs fell $.37 or .2 percent, to $166.36. Morgan Stanley fell $.37 or 1.2 percent, to $29.86. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:07:53 GMT)

5 indicted in alleged investment ruse in Ariz.
A federal grand jury has unsealed a 40-count indictment against five men, including four in Arizona, over an alleged $160 million Ponzi scheme that promised sky-high investment returns and relied on word-of-mouth referrals, especially among the Valley's Mormon community. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:13:34 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 $.73 or .4 percent, to $166.00. Morgan Stanley fell $.45 or 1.5 percent, to $29.78. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:45:47 GMT)

F&C Eurotrust replaces investment manager
Foreign & Colonial Eurotrust has taken the unusual step of replacing its investment manager, F&C Management, for poor performance. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:48:13 GMT)

Bursa, SIAS to hold investment seminar (Business Times
THE Securities Investors Association Singapore (SIAS), in collaboration with Bursa Malaysia Bhd, will organise a retail investment seminar in Singapore today to generate interest among Singaporean investors in Malaysian listed securities. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:28:52 GMT)

Ice Edge investment group is on brink of buying Phoenix Coyotes
The Ice Edge investment group has signed a letter of intent to purchase the financially floundering Phoenix Coyotes from the NHL. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:41:53 GMT)

Ice Edge investment group set to buy Coyotes
The Ice Edge investment group has signed a letter of intent to purchase the financially floundering Phoenix Coyotes from the NHL with a long-term commitment to keep the team in Arizona. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:12:06 GMT)

CalPERS investment officer Jelincic wins board seat
An investment officer at the California Public Employees' Retirement System has won a seat on i (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:44:44 GMT)

Philippines Eases Rules on Foreign-Denominated Investment
Dec. 12 (Bloomberg) -- The Philippine central bank said it will allow investment management accounts and peso-denominated unit trusts to invest in up to $30 million of foreign- denominated assets without needing its approval. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:15:21 GMT)

Maltese students are the best advert for investment in Malta – PN
Regarding the graduation of 2,000 University students, 900 from MCAST and the opening of a new school in Pembroke, the PN said that the Maltese students are the best advert for investment in Malta. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:58:50 GMT)

'Current investment to remain 'on hold' for some time, economist on Smart city
The 80 billion euro standstill agreement granted by the Dubai government to Dubai World is likely to make borrowing more difficult and debt repayments more expensive, with investment to remain "on hold" for some time. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:24:26 GMT)

Mekong region accounts for 50% of Vietnam’s overseas investment
VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has invested US$3.6 billion in the Greater Mekong Sub-region, accounting for over 50 percent of its total overseas investment, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Van Trung said. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:05:09 GMT)

Gulf funds hunt for new investment
In the wake of the Financial Crisis, Gulf funds are looking for a new place to invest their money. The Kuwait China Investment Company is newly listed on Kuwait stock market, and has ambitious plans t... (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:35:10 GMT)

Financial misdeeds uncovered at gov’t investment arm
State auditors have asked the State Capital Investment Corp. to identify those responsible for massive financial irregularities recently uncovered at the government investment arm, including millions in unreported funds. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:36:27 GMT)

Khalijia Invest commence activities as Shari'ah compliant investment company
In launching its corporate logo, "Big opportunities in the small details", Khalijia Invest differentiates itself with the company's ambitious plans as an investment company whose objective is to create unique investment opportunities in local and regional vibrant sectors of the economy. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:20:37 GMT)

Mekong accounts for half of outbound investment
Vietnam has invested US$3.6 billion in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS), accounting for more than half of the country’s outbound investment, a Thursday conference was told. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:55:37 GMT)

Aggressive investment stance puts wealthy Gulf families at risk without proper risk management
The survey of Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) families and individuals in the region found that although return expectations had been lowered as a result of the current global economic crisis, these expectations are still too high for conventional investment strategies. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:35:38 GMT)

Iran to seek $85bn gas investment
The National Iranian Gas Export Co has said that the country plans to boost investment by foreign states as well as the country's private sector to develop its gas exports, Fars news agency has reported. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:35:58 GMT)

Investment experts suggest ways to use $10,000
How would you invest $10,000 in the coming year? We pose that question annually to a panel of investment experts. Returns from the selections made a year ago have been remarkable, with not one taking a dive. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:42:15 GMT)

GCC and China to discuss mutual investment, trade opportunities
Hundreds of officials and businessmen from Gulf oil producers and China will converge on Bahrain in March for their biggest gathering that will focus on exploring mutual investment opportunities and expanding trade. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:22:11 GMT)

Bangladesh seeks investment for energy projects
Bangladesh's government said Sunday it was seeking five billion dollars of foreign investment for power and gas projects to end a chronic energy crisis in the fast-growing country. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:26:00 GMT)

Clean Energy Concepts signs MoU with Haider Murad and Sons Investment Group
Clean Energy Concepts signs MoU with Haider Murad and Sons Investment Group. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:20:58 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-12-13 10:36 TABLE-Israel foreign direct investment $293 mln in Oct
Dec 13 (Reuters) - Foreigners injected $293 million of direct investment into Israel through local banks in October, after pumping in $251 million in September and $257 million in August, the Bank of Israel said on Sunday. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:12:28 GMT)

Dhaka seeks $5 bn foreign investment in power sector
Dhaka, Dec 13 (IANS) Officials Sunday left for London to bid for $5 billion foreign investment in Bangladesh's cash-strapped power sector. They will also visit Singapore and the US next month. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:06:02 GMT)

Govt releases investment proposals paper
The Rudd government is outlining proposals to make investment easier in the managed funds and life insurance industries. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:08:51 GMT)

Dhaka seeks USD 5 bn foreign investment in power sector
Dhaka, Dec 13 : Officials Sunday left for London to bid for USD 5 billion foreign investment in Bangladesh's cash-strapped power sector. They will also visit Singapore and the US next month. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:29:05 GMT)

Investing in investment
This week the Government will invite us to think in two different ways about investment. One invitation is implicit and the other explicit. The implicit one will come late in the week from Simon Power and other social services ministers on the "drivers of crime". (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:23:18 GMT)

10 investment themes for 2010
What panelists see happening in stocks and bonds for 2010 -- and how investors can take advantage. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:33:36 GMT)

Govt releases investment proposals paper
The Rudd government is set to make investment easier in managed funds and life insurance industries. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:39:54 GMT)

AOL in talks with Russian investment firm on ICQ
AOL is in talks to sell its ICQ instant-messaging service to Russian investment firm Digital Sky Technologies, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:56:34 GMT)

Morgan Stanley names former Merrill president Gregory Fleming as head of investment management
NEW YORK - Morgan Stanley said Sunday it has named former Merrill Lynch & Co. President and Chief Operating Officer Gregory J. Fleming as head of its investment management business. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:03:31 GMT)

Irresponsible Chinese investment claims
Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard says opposition calls for a ban on Chinese investment are irresponsible. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:52:06 GMT)

Irresponsible Chinese investment claims
Opposition calls for a ban on Chinese investment in Australia are irresponsible and contrary to the national interest, Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard says. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:57:27 GMT)

Morgan Stanley names former Merrill president Gregory Fleming as head of investment management
NEW YORK - Morgan Stanley said Sunday it has named former Merrill Lynch & Co. President and Chief Operating Officer Gregory J. Fleming as head of its investment management business.Fleming, 46, will ... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:36:44 GMT)

Kospi to Reach Highs in 2010, International Investment Says
Dec. 14 (Bloomberg) -- South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index may set a new high next year, helped by an economic expansion and growth by exporters including technology companies, International Investment Advisers said. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:02:03 GMT)

Rwanda : Country, China Sign Pact on Trade and Investment
Kigali — The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU )with Zhejiang Province of China on strengthening and increasing trade and investment relations between the two countries. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:34:09 GMT)

Zain Bahrain wins Telecoms Technology Investment of the Year Award
Zain's operation in Bahrain, has won the Best Telecoms Technology Investment of the Year Award for its investment in the launch of the region's first Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:35:48 GMT)

Ban on Chinese investment contrary to Australian interest: Deputy PM
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Monday said the opposition's calls for a ban on Chinese investment in Australia are irresponsible and contrary to the national interest. National's senator and opposition finance spokesman Barnaby Joyce last week warned against Chinese state-owned companies investing in the Australian resources sector. Gillard spoke to reporters after meeting ... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:37:37 GMT)

Morgan Stanley has tapped former Merrill Lynch president Gregory Fleming to run its investment management arm.
Morgan Stanley has tapped former Merrill Lynch president Gregory Fleming to run its investment management arm. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:56:30 GMT)

Haymarket Financial to Target Non-Investment Grade Borrowers
Dec. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Haymarket Financial LLP , a new lender funded by investors including TowerBrook Capital Partners LP, said it plans to target non investment-grade and unrated borrowers which may have difficulty getting bank funding. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:19:32 GMT)

KENANGA INVESTMENT TO ACQUIRE CMS TRUST MANAGEMENT
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (KIBB), a subsidiary of K&N Kenaga Holdings Bhd, will acquire CMS Trust Management Bhd for RM23 million to complement its existing business. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:57:34 GMT)

Real estate investment trust SL Green Realty declares 4th-quarter dividend of 10 cents
NEW YORK - Real estate investment trust SL Green Realty Corp. on Monday declared a fourth-quarter dividend of 10 cents. The company will pay the dividend on Jan. 15, 2010 to shareholders of record Jan. 4. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:03:31 GMT)

Lloyds investment arm buys Manor stake
Private equity arm of Lloyds bank makes what is believed to be £10m investment in new team. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:10:27 GMT)

Kenedix Realty Investment Corporation Announces Summary of...
Kenedix Realty Investment Corporation Announces Summary of Earnings Results for the Fiscal Period Ended October 31, 2009 (From May 1, 2009 to October 31, 2009) (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:20:30 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 $1.21 or .7 percent, to $164.79. Morgan Stanley fell $.03 or .1 percent, to $29.76. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:35:48 GMT)

Jeffrey Gundlach to launch new investment firm
The star bond fund manager, fired by L.A. money manager TCW Group earlier this month, will partner with Oaktree Capital Management, a group of former TCW executives. Star bond fund manager Jeffrey Gundlach, fired by L.A. money manager TCW Group on Dec. 4, said today he would partner with Oaktree Capital Management to launch a new investment firm. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:49:34 GMT)

Getting An Investment Bank Job During A Recession
Even in a recession, investment banks are seeking new talent. Learn what will set you apart from the crowd! (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:21:08 GMT)

Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at noon: Goldman Sachs fell $1.38 or .8 percent, to $164.62. Morgan Stanley fell $.09 or .3 percent, to $29.69. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:04:47 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 $.10 or .1 percent, to $166.10. Morgan Stanley rose $.39 or 1.3 percent, to $30.17. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:42:53 GMT)

Morgan Stanley Appoints Former Merrill President to Lead Investment Unit
Former Merrill Lynch President Greg Fleming heads to Morgan Stanley to run its investment arm. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:04:48 GMT)

Flaherty Says Canada Sales Tax Does Apply to Investment Advice
Dec. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said today that Canada’s Goods and Services Tax does apply to investment advice and other types on financial services. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:34:47 GMT)

Investment-Grade Composite Spread Tightens To 212 Basis Points
Standard & Poor's investment-grade and speculative-grade composite spreads tightened on Friday to 212 basis points (bps) and 660 bps, respectively. By rating, the 'AA' spread tightened one basis point (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:45:36 GMT)

France Would Embrace Siemens Investment in Areva, WSJ Reports
Dec. 15 (Bloomberg) -- France would welcome investment from Germany’s Siemens AG in Areva SA, the state-controlled nuclear engineering group, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the situation. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:24:07 GMT)

Industrial park investment falls in southern zone
HCM CITY — Investment in industrial parks and export processing zones in the Southern Key Economic Zone are showing signs of decline, officials said. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:05:54 GMT)

£80,000 investment in mental health
YOUNG people who develop severe mental health problems in the region are to benefit from an £80,000 investment to strengthen services. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:58:36 GMT)

Hanley Investment Group Sells Retail Centers
IRVINE, CALIF. - Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, one of the most dominant retail investment groups in the western United States and a market leader in the sale of retail properties, announced today that Hanley Investment Group represented the seller in the sale of two multi-tenant retail properties in Cypress and North Hollywood, Calif., for a total consideration of $6,050,000. The ... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:54:41 GMT)

Weyerhaeuser To Convert To Real Estate Investment Trust
Forest-products company Weyerhaeuser Co. (WY) said it is aiming to convert to a real-estate investment trust next year, which it said will "best support the company's strategic direction." (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:34:08 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 $1.62 or 1.0 percent, to $164.48. Morgan Stanley fell $.31 or 1.0 percent, to $29.86. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:24:32 GMT)

Weyerhaeuser board OKs conversion to investment trust
Weyerhaeuser said Tuesday its board has approved a conversion of the forest products giant into a real estate investment trust, letting the company take advantage of certain tax benefits. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:01:13 GMT)

John Lehner named president and CEO of Eagle Investment Systems
Eagle Investment Systems LLC, a leading provider of financial services technology and a subsidiary of BNY Mellon, today announced that John Lehner, ... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:45:17 GMT)

NAI AVANT ADDS TOP INVESTMENT BROKER TO ITS STAFF
Columbia – NAI Avant is pleased to announce the addition of Dail Longaker, Jr. to its Brokerage Group. Longaker brings over 23 years of commercial investment sales experience completing over one-half billion dollars in commercial and investment transactions. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:10:38 GMT)

Kotak Investment in alliance with Russia's Renaissance Capital
New Delhi, Dec 15 : Kotak Investment Banking and Renaissance Capital, the Moscow-based investment bank, today announced that they have entered into a co-operation agreement to advise clients on takeovers in emerging markets. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:35:09 GMT)

SEC mulls surprise audits for investment advisers
U.S. securities regulators may reduce the number of investment advisers who would have to undergo an annual surprise audit under a proposal to ensure that their clients' assets are safe, two sources familiar with the plan said on Tuesday. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:45:05 GMT)

Apollo Investment raises $107.8M in stock offering
Apollo Investment Corp. said Tuesday it has completed its public stock offering, raising $107.8 million to be used to fund new investments, repay debt and for general corporate purposes. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:34:28 GMT)

Copper Drops as Dollar Rally Saps Investment Demand for Metal
Dec. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Copper prices fell as the dollar’s rebound sapped demand for the industrial metal as an alternative investment. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:38:59 GMT)

China May Increase Oversight of Auto Investment Plans, News Says
Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- China may increase oversight of investment and expansion plans by auto, farm vehicle, and engine companies, Shanghai Securities News said, without saying where it got the information. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:06:42 GMT)

China: foreign direct investment up 32 pct in Nov
Foreign direct investment in China leapt 32 percent year-on-year in November for the fourth straight monthly increase, the commerce ministry said Wednesday. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:44:50 GMT)

Foreign Direct Investment in China Climbs for a Fourth Month
Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Foreign direct investment in China climbed for a fourth month in November from a year earlier, aiding the recovery in the world’s third-largest economy. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:06:14 GMT)

Foreign Investment in China Climbs for a Fourth Month (Update1)
Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Foreign direct investment in China climbed at the fastest pace in 16 months in November, aiding the recovery in the world’s third-largest economy. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:52:02 GMT)

Foreign investment in China up 32 percent in Nov
Foreign direct investment in China rose for a fourth straight month in November as the country's rapid recovery from the global economic downturn attracted more overseas money. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:04:33 GMT)

Corn, Wheat Decline as Stronger Dollar Cuts Investment Demand
Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Corn fell for a second day as strengthening dollar reduced investment demand for commodities and curbed U.S. farm export prospects. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:39:01 GMT)

Foreign Investment in China Jumps 32% on Year Earlier (Update2)
Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Foreign direct investment in China climbed at the fastest pace in 16 months in November, lured by a strengthening recovery in the world’s third-largest economy. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:44:59 GMT)

Abu Dhabi Investment Fund Seeks to End Citigroup Share Purchase
Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is trying to abort an agreement to buy $7.5 billion of Citigroup Inc. stock at eight times today’s price, saying the bank misled it about the investment. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:47 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 $1.07 or .7 percent, to $163.81. Morgan Stanley rose $.23 or .8 percent, to $30.08. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:40:34 GMT)

Gold Gains in New York as Weaker Dollar Lifts Investment Demand
Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Gold gained in New York and London as a pause in the dollar’s rally increased demand for the metal as an alternative investment. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:54:06 GMT)

Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are up at noon: Goldman Sachs rose $2.27 or 1.4 percent, to $165.01. Morgan Stanley rose $.42 or 1.4 percent, to $30.27. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:09:10 GMT)

Peru’s Rating Raised to Investment Grade by Moody’s (Update1)
Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Peru’s credit rating was raised to investment grade by Moody’s Investor Service, matching moves made by Standard & Poor’s and Fitch Ratings last year, after the country averted a “hard landing” during the global recession. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:53:17 GMT)

Peru’s Rating Raised to Investment Grade by Moody’s (Update2)
Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Peru’s credit rating was raised to investment grade by Moody’s Investors Service, matching moves made by Standard & Poor’s and Fitch Ratings last year, after the country averted a “hard landing” during the global recession. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:02:00 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 $2.25 or 1.4 percent, to $164.99. Morgan Stanley rose $.49 or 1.6 percent, to $30.34. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:04:56 GMT)

Investment planning tips for 2010
It is time to take stock of your savings and investments for this year and see how you have fared. Keep the following investment planning tips handy for 2010. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:38:38 GMT)

China To Increase Investment In Indonesia's Automotive Sector
JAKARTA, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Ahead of the implementation of the Asean-China Free Trade Area on January 1, 2010, the Chinese government on Wednesday pledged to increase its investment in Indonesia's automotive sector, Indonesia's Antara news agency reported. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:33:54 GMT)

China pension fund to raise overseas investment cap
* NSSF to lift overseas investment limit to 20 pct - paper (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:45:50 GMT)

Gold Reverses Gains as Dollar Strength Erodes Investment Demand
Dec. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Gold declined reversing earlier gains, as the dollar’s strength eroded demand for the precious metal as an alternative investment. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:54:14 GMT)

Gold Drops in Asia as Dollar Strength Erodes Investment Demand
Dec. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Gold declined, reversing early gains, as the dollar’s strength eroded demand for the precious metal as an alternative investment. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:08:59 GMT)

US investment funds to face 'surprise exam' from auditors
Kevin Reed, Accountancy Age , Thursday 17 December 2009 at 08:39:00 Fallout from Madoff continues: Accountants to undertake surprise visits on investment funds Annual surprise visits will be made on US investment funds, under new rules from the markets regulator. The Securities and Exchange Commission is introducing a host of new rules to ensure better governance of the investment funds industry ... (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:54:06 GMT)

TI looks to reap investment rewards
When times are tough it is time for investment is the message coming out of Texas Instruments in Europe. Investment in products and solutions, capacity, research and resources. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:13:12 GMT)

Canadian securities draw significant foreign investment in October: StatsCan
OTTAWA - Canadian securities continued to draw significant foreign investment in October as non-residents acquired $5.8 billion worth, mainly in federal government bonds. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:51:00 GMT)

Canadian securities draw significant foreign investment in October: StatsCan
OTTAWA - Canadian securities continued to draw significant foreign investment in October as non-residents acquired $5.8 billion worth, mainly in (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:06:57 GMT)

Interesting times for investment trusts
All bets are on 2010 being an eventful year for investment trusts - zeros look set to make a comeback, widening discounts are presenting some interesting opportunities, while new legislation is expected to push investment trusts into the fixed-income space. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:57:10 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 1.7 percent, to $162.22. Morgan Stanley fell $.38 or 1.3 percent, to $29.96. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:28:57 GMT)

TI looks to reap investment rewards
When times are tough it is time for investment is the message coming out of Texas Instruments in Europe. Investment in products and solutions, capacity, research and resources. Texas Instruments - Calculator - Hardware - TI Graphing Calculators - Business (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:35:50 GMT)

Suneva Medical Signs Multi-Million Dollar Line of Credit Agreement with Western Technology Investment
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Suneva Medical, a privately-held aesthetic medical device company, today announced that it has signed a multi-million dollar line of credit facility with Western Technology Investment (WTI). (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:14:02 GMT)

Chrysler Makes Major Investment in Michigan
Chrysler and Fiat are making a major investment in Michigan. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:10:20 GMT)

Budget Travel Magazine Sold To Investment Firm,
Washington Post's Newsweek Unit Sells Budget Travel Magazine To New York Investment Firm (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:50:11 GMT)

Nebraska investment company buys Las Colinas apartments
Nebraska investment company buys Las Colinas apartments (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:59:12 GMT)

Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at noon: Goldman Sachs fell $3.23 or 2.0 percent, to $161.76. Morgan Stanley fell $1.10 or 3.6 percent, to $29.24. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:00:28 GMT)

Budget Travel magazine sold to investment firm,
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel magazine is being sold by The Washington Post Co.'s Newsweek division to Fletcher Asset Management Inc., a New York investment firm. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:15:54 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 $4.06 or 2.5 percent, to $160.93. Morgan Stanley fell $1.22 or 4.0 percent, to $29.12. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:08:53 GMT)

Fate of investment company still not clear
The fate of Wellington commercial investment company Petherick Properties Ltd could become clearer next week. Tenders for two of the company's four properties closed last week and the release of the receiver's first report is due on December 24. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:11:03 GMT)

Nebraska investment firm snaps up Delante apartments in Las Colinas
A private investment firm has snapped up a luxury Las Colinas apartment community. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:16:51 GMT)

Union, investment bank spar over future of YRC Worldwide
YRC Worldwide’s effort to steer clear of bankruptcy took another strange turn Thursday as Teamsters leader Jim Hoffa and the investment firm Goldman Sachs Group sparred over the future of the trucking company. In a letter sent to Goldman Sachs chief executive Lloyd Blankfein, Hoffa accused the firm of creating derivative trades that would enrich the firm and its clients should YRC default on its ... (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:57:18 GMT)

Gazprom Neft's 2009 investment program to double
RBC, 18.12.2009, Moscow 10:50:46. Gazprom Neft's investment program is estimated to reach between RUB 170bn (approx. USD 5.58bn) and RUB 180bn (approx. USD 5.91bn) for this year, which is double the original estimated amount, the RBC Daily newspaper reported today. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:16:31 GMT)

Business investment fell 0.6 percent in Q3
Business investment fell less than previously thought in the third quarter of this year, down 0.6 percent on the quarter versus an earlier estimate of a 3.0 percent decline, the Office for National Statistics said on Friday. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:38:00 GMT)

Perrysburg and #8217;s Nextronex gets venture investment
A Perrysburg alternative energy company that develops electronic power inverters for solar energy installations has been given a $250,000 investment from Rocket Ventures, a public/private preseed, early stage venture fund that promotes technology-based Ohio startups. Nextronex Energy Systems LLC will use the funds, along with $750,000 in other investments, to complete certification of its ... (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:18:26 GMT)

Smaller fall in investment boosts UK outlook
Investment by UK businesses in the third quarter fell much less than had been previously believed, according to official data released on Friday morning, prompting some economists to forecast that national output for that period is also likely to be revised upward. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:21:24 GMT)

Newcastle Investment Rises on Increased Volume
Newcastle Investment rose after a hedge fund disclosed that it has acquired a stake in the real-estate investment company. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:30:46 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 $.51 or .3 percent, to $161.44. Morgan Stanley fell $.08 or .3 percent, to $29.04. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:47:59 GMT)

Morningstar completes deal for Canadian Investment Awards
Morningstar Research Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Canadian Investment Awards and Gala from Canadian Investment Awards Inc., a privately held firm based in Toronto, the companies said Thursday. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:18:31 GMT)

ASB investment banker charged with theft of almost $18 million
An ASB Bank investment banker is facing fraud charges totalling nearly $18 million in what is believed to be the largest staff theft in New Zealand history. read more (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:20:22 GMT)

Facebook IPO Can Wait Following Investment, DST Says (Update1)
Dec. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Facebook Inc., the most popular social-networking Web site, can take more time to decide on an initial public offering after Russia’s Digital Sky Technologies bought a stake, the head of the investment group said. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:02:33 GMT)

MEMC Makes Venture Investment In Tioga Energy
MEMC Makes Venture Investment In Tioga Energy (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:05:31 GMT)

Midday Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are mixed at noon: Goldman Sachs rose $.44 or .3 percent, to $161.37. Morgan Stanley fell $.10 or .3 percent, to $29.02. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:17:38 GMT)

Northrop Grumman sells advisory business to investment group for $1.65 billion
LOS ANGELES - Northrop Grumman Corp. has completed the sale of its advisory services business to an investment group led by General Atlantic LLC for $1.65 billion, the aircraft and security company announced Friday. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:19:02 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 $2.26 or 1.4 percent, to $163.19. Morgan Stanley rose $.09 or .3 percent, to $29.21. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:17:41 GMT)

Lessons from investment losses
Turning an investment loss into a learning experience An investment loss is always tough, but learning a valuable lesson from it may pay dividends. (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:24:01 GMT)

Bill Ford says tax credit boosts investment chances
Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford said today that the passage of a tax credit package by the state legislature makes it "very likely," that Ford will pick Michigan for an investment that is expected to create 1,000 new jobs. (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:34:47 GMT)

Singapore’s GIC to keep investment in Citigroup
SINGAPORE: The Government of Singapore Investment Corp (GIC) said yesterday it would keep its stake in Citigroup in a vote of confidence for the US banking giant, whose shares tumbled this week. The S... (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:38:40 GMT)

Utilizing Miami Condos As An Investment
One of the most tempting investment opportunities today is real estate. After all, there are so many things you can do with a property to earn some profit out of it. (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:37:32 GMT)

Fonterra ME investment doubles since 2006
World's largest diary exporter to boost production and Middle East investment. (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:05:32 GMT)

Economic zone lures $930m in investment
QUaNG NAM — The Chu Lai Open Economic Zone, at the end of October, had 52 licensed investment projects with a total registered capital of nearly US$930 million, said Le Phuoc Thanh, head of the zone’s management board. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:50:01 GMT)

Kenya looks to UAE for investment in tourism sector
Kenya's Minister of Tourism Najib Balala is courting investment from the UAE to further develop the African country's infrastructure for long-term travel gains from the Middle East. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:51:11 GMT)

GFH Forms New Investment Banking Division; Appoints Group Deputy CEO
20 December 2009 DUBAI -- Gulf Finance House, or GFH, a leading Middle Eastern Islamic investment bank, announced that its board has appointed Ted Pretty as Group Deputy CEO of the bank. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:21:20 GMT)

UAE's GFH forms new investment banking division
UAE's GFH forms new investment banking division (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:22:35 GMT)

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