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Wall Street Vet Ace Greenberg Sees Bright Future for Boutique Investment Banks
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - 06/01/10) - Full-service investment banks will never return to Wall Street, but the many boutique corporate-advisory firms that have opened in the wake of the Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy have a bright future, according to former Bear Stearns Chief Executive Officer Alan "Ace" Greenberg. In an exclusive interview with Investment Dealers' Digest , SourceMedia's ... (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:10:00 -0700)

Wall Street Vet Ace Greenberg Sees Bright Future for Boutique Investment Banks
Full-service investment banks will never return to Wall Street, but the many boutique corporate-advisory firms that have opened in the wake of the Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy have a bright future, according to former Bear Stearns Chief Executive Officer Alan "Ace" Greenberg. read more (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:24:29 -0700)

Wall Street Vet Ace Greenberg Sees Bright Future for Boutique Investment Banks
Exclusive Interview With Investment Dealers' Digest Reveals Unorthodox Viewpoints (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:26:10 -0700)

Canadian cos upbeat on investment opportunities in India
Canadian firms are increasingly focusing on India as an investment destination, with overall optimism about the entire Asian region on the rise, a new survey said. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:34:00 -0700)

Investment in India: Canadian cos upbeat
According to the 2010 Asian Investment Intentions Survey released by the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada, Canadian firms are upbeat about investment opportunities in Asia. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:59:05 -0700)

GM boosts investment in Ontario plant
General Motors Co. is investing $245 million to build more fuel-efficient six-speed transmissions at its powertrain plant in St. Catharines, Ontario. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:13:31 -0700)

Investment Planning Counsel Inc. Reports May 2010 Mutual Fund Sales and Assets Under Management
Counsel Portfolio Services Inc., a division of Investment Planning Counsel Inc., today reported preliminary mutual fund sales and assets under management for the month ending May 31, 2010. Mutual fund assets under management were $2.20 billion at May 31, 2010 compared with $1.80 billion at May 31, 2009 and $2.14 at December 31, 2009. read more (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:34:19 -0700)

UK tops EU foreign investment league
Despite a collapse in domestic investment unparalleled since the Great Depression, Britain remains a favourite with overseas investor companies, who created 20,000 jobs last year, according to Ernst & Young's latest survey of foreign direct investment. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:40:01 -0700)

PNA seeks more big projects at 2nd investment conference
The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) is seeking more big investment projects that would push forward the progress of the national economy via the 2nd Conference of Investment, due to be held in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Wednesday. The PNA expects the participation of 750-900 businessmen coming from over 16 countries that would look forward to establishing economic ties and pump ... (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:50:50 -0700)

Region attracts almost double the level of foreign investment
THE number of foreign investment projects in Yorkshire almost doubled last year, according to research published today. (01/06/2010 21:13:15) (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:14:04 -0700)

FACTBOX-Investment bank activity in carbon trading
(Updates factbox from Sept 15, 2009) (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:28:40 -0700)

Al Rayan Investment Forms Joint Venture With Malaysian-Based SapuraCrest Petroleum
Al Rayan Investment LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Masraf Al Rayan, today announced a joint venture with Malaysia-based oil and gas services company, SapuraCrest Ventures Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Petro-Plus Sdn Bhd) - a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sapuracrest Petroleum Berhad. read more (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 06:05:31 -0700)

UNCTAD 2010 World Investment Forum
Some of the greatest minds and movers will assemble in Xiamen, China to discuss the role and responsibilities of sustainable investments in this new world order and the opportunities that could arise for organisations across the globe. Registration is now open for UNCTAD's 2010 World Investment Forum. To ensure your application is processed in time for this event, please submit registrations as ... (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 07:27:27 -0700)

Al Rayan Investment Forms Joint Venture With Malaysian-Based SapuraCrest Petroleum
Al Rayan Investment Al Rayan Investment LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Masraf Al Rayan Masraf Al Rayan , today announced a joint venture with Malaysia-based oil and gas services company, SapuraCrest Ventures Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Petro-Plus Sdn Bhd) - a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sapuracrest Petroleum Berhad. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 07:30:28 -0700)

State Street Global Advisors Appoints Alistair Lowe as Chief Investment Officer
BOSTON -- State Street Global Advisors (SSgA), the investment management business of State Street Co... (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:10:38 -0700)

Walter Investment Management Corp. Completes $8.6 Million Purchase of Pool of Residential Loans
read more (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:19:25 -0700)

Chuck Jaffe: Give your investment adviser a checkup
People often invest 'with stars in their eyes,' taken in by big names, fancy offices and splashy portfolio returns. But they should be careful not to always believe what they see. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:33:01 -0700)

Give Your Investment Adviser a Checkup
Give Your Investment Adviser a Checkup (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:49:05 -0700)

Investment downturn worries business lobby
Tasmania's key business lobby remains concerned by a decline in business investment. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:35:47 -0700)

Investment downturn worries business lobby
Tasmania's key business lobby remains concerned by a decline in business investment. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:42:04 -0700)

Ethical investment schemes offer power to the people
Community interest companies are providing ethical investment opportunities in projects that give long-term benefits to communities and the environment Tired of watching the value of your shares falling? Looking for an alternative investment that puts money back into your local community and which has tax advantages? And one that promotes renewable energy while at the same time paying a ... (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:46:55 -0700)

CPP Investment Board Opposes Proposed Magna International Transaction
The CPP Investment Board (CPPIB) announced today that it will vote against the proposed transaction agreement between Magna International Inc. (Magna) and the Stronach Trust entered into on May 6, 2010. read more (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:33:18 -0700)

Xstrata halts investment over Australia mining tax
Anglo-Swiss mining company Xstrata has raised the stakes in a protest over Australia's plans to glean more taxes from the sector, announcing Thursday it will halt investments in two projects in the country and put the creation of 3,250 jobs at risk. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:01:30 -0700)

Xstrata halts investment over Australia mining tax
Anglo-Swiss mining company Xstrata has raised the stakes in a protest over Australia's plans to glean more taxes from the sector, announcing Thursday it will halt investments in two projects in the country and put the creation of 3,250 jobs at risk. Xstrata... Xstrata - Mining - Australia - Business - Mining and Drilling (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:43:52 -0700)

How to spot the red flags of an investment seminar scam
Falling victim to a fraudulent investment scheme can mean losing anywhere from a few hundred dollars to your life savings. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:14:55 -0700)

G2 Investment Hires Former Lehman Executives for Credit Trading
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- G2 Investment Group, the asset- management firm started by J. Todd Morley , hired two former Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. executives to expand its credit sales and trading operation. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:21:05 -0700)

G2 Investment Hires Former Lehman Executives for Credit Trading
G2 Investment Group, the asset- management firm started by J. Todd Morley, hired two former Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. executives to expand its credit sales and trading operation. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:26:24 -0700)

Some golden investment tips
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Thursday, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable tips (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:56:22 -0700)

Brazil Election to Slow Investment, Real Forecast Cut
The two banks cut their third-quarter forecast for the real by more than 2.5 percent in the past five weeks, driving down the consensus year-end estimate in a Bloomberg survey by 1.1 percent to 1.77 per dollar. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:30:00 -0700)

TPG-Backed LPL Investment Holdings Files for $600 Million IPO
June 4 (Bloomberg) -- LPL Investment Holdings Inc., the brokerage owned by private-equity firms TPG Capital and Hellman & Friedman LLC, filed to raise as much as $600 million in an initial public offering. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:51:58 -0700)

TPG-Backed LPL Investment Holdings Files for $600 Million IPO
LPL Investment Holdings Inc., the brokerage owned by private-equity firms TPG Capital and Hellman & Friedman LLC, filed to raise as much as $600 million in an initial public offering. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:11:24 -0700)

Swiss investment firm acquires Mercury Wealth Management
Swiss investment firm Helvetia Wealth has expanded its Irish presence with the acquisition of Dublin-based Mercury Wealth Management. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:58:56 -0700)

Placing $5,000 investment gift for grad
Q: Our grandson is about to graduate from college. Instead of handing him a gift, we thought we'd open an account and invest $5,000 for him. Our question is: Should we choose only an S&P 500 index fund, or put 80 percent into the S&P 500 and 20 percent into the EFA foreign index? Or should we wait for the stock market to calm down? (Sat, 05 Jun 2010 06:38:52 -0700)

Palestinian Development Investment Forum Yields $655 Million
June 5 (Bloomberg) -- A U.S.-backed investment conference intended to strengthen the Palestinian economy and support institution building generated $655 million in international pledges for the Palestinians in the West Bank, the State Department said in a statement today. (Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:05:13 -0700)

Brook Secures Experienced Investment Manager
Brook Asset Management today announced that Andrew South will rejoin the business to manage its highly successful portfolios. Having worked within the Brook business for four years, Mr South already has significant experience in managing Brooks ... (Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:01:31 -0700)

HC Securities & Investment appoints a new CEO for its GCC Operations
06 June 2010 HC Securities & Investment HC Securities & Investment " HC HC "- the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa- announced the appointment of Mr. Moataz Kandil Kandil as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for the company's operations in the GCC- based out of its offices in the Dubai International Financial Center "DIFC" in the United Arab Emirates. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 01:11:43 -0700)

HC Securities & Investment appoints a new CEO for its GCC Operations
06 June 2010 HC Securities & Investment HC Securities & Investment " HC HC "- the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa- announced the appointment of Mr. Moataz Kandil Kandil as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for the company's operations in the GCC- based out of its offices in the Dubai International Financial Center "DIFC" in the United Arab Emirates. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 01:57:05 -0700)

Mining investment on hold
China's largest steel maker Shagang has put a freeze on new investment in Tasmania's Savage River iron ore mine, because of concerns over the Federal Government's proposed resources rent tax. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:45:42 -0700)

Investment In Energy Sector Should Return To Prevent Shortfall, Says Shamsul Azhar
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- The recent investment cutbacks in the energy sector should be reversed to prevent shortfalls, says Petronas president and chief executive officer Datuk Shamsul Azhar Abbas. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 22:45:40 -0700)

Bashayer Investment launches Wealth Management Company
Abu Dhabi 7 June 2010- Announcing the start of the operations of a new investment company, Mrs. Fatima Al Jaber, Chairman of Al Bashayer Investment Company, said our key target segment is High Net Worth Individuals, Women Investors and Families in the UAE and the Region. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:11:35 -0700)

New Abu Dhabi investment bank eyes women's wealth
A new investment bank in Abu Dhabi is targeting wealthy women in the oil-exporting emirate, which has one of the highest levels of income per capita in the world, saying women have different investment needs than men. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:16:08 -0700)

Investment in renewable energy need of the hour
Investment in renewable energy need of the hour (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:19:45 -0700)

Al Bashayer Investment Company, a UAE-based Wealth Management Company
Announcing the start of the operations of a new investment company, Mrs. Fatima Al Jaber, Chairman of Al Bashayer Investment Company, said our key target segment is High Net Worth Individuals, Women Investors and Families in the UAE and the Region. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:45:21 -0700)

Energy Investment to Shift Away From Utilities, Study Shows
June 7 (Bloomberg) -- Energy investment will gradually shift to private investors and away from utilities as electricity and heat production becomes more decentralized, according to a study by the European Renewable Energy Council. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:59:16 -0700)

Indonesia allows foreign investment in agriculture
* Foreigners can now own 49 pct of food plantation businesses (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:49:03 -0700)

Indonesia allows foreign investment in agriculture
Source: Reuters * Foreigners can now own 49 pct of food plantation businesses * Permitted foreign ownership raised in transport, healthcare * Investment in telecom towers, film-making still banned (Updates with ... (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:10:57 -0700)

Qualcomm fund leads investment in Anteryon
Anteryon BV, a Dutch maker of optical components including lenses for phone cameras, said Monday that an investment group led by a Qualcomm Inc. fund has purchased a stake in the company. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:58:17 -0700)

Investment earnings boost SD Retirement System
Stock market gains have helped the South Dakota Retirement System begin recovering from the losses of the prior two years, state investment officials said Monday. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:40:50 -0700)

Investment in vitality, vision
editor's note: Colorado has lost a few big headquarters, including First Data, Frontier Airlines and soon Qwest. As the economic development community seeks ways to attract and retain companies, one out-of-state business leader offers his take on what drew his company to invest in Colorado. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:43:14 -0700)

Investment Policy Pitfalls
An investment policy statement can be a powerful tool - as long as you avoid these common mistakes. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:15:34 -0700)

Investment schemers ordered to pay $29 million by OSC
The Ontario Securities Commission has ordered a group of firms and individuals to disgorge $27.9 million in investor funds, plus more than $1.5 million in commissions, related to an investment scam in which investors lost millions of dollars. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:12:37 -0700)

Investment Policy Pitfalls
It has always been a standard practice to have a robust investment policy statement (IPS) for institutional investors, but what's interesting is that this practice has become more common among individual investors. (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:08:54 -0700)

Investment to Eastern Europe May Rise, Vienna Institute Says
June 8 (Bloomberg) -- Central and east European countries may attract more foreign direct investment this year after inflows halved in 2009, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies said. (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:24:03 -0700)

Al Bashayer Investment Company, a UAE-based Wealth Management Company
Announcing the start of the operations of a new investment company, Mrs. Fatima Al Jaber, Chairman of Al Bashayer Investment Company, said our key target segment is High Net Worth Individuals, Women Investors and Families in the UAE and the Region. (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:47:07 -0700)

NC treasurer picks new chief investment officer
The chief investment officer for Indiana's public employee pension fund is taking a similar job in North Carolina. North Carolina state Treasurer Janet Cowell announced Monday that Shawn Wischmeier has been hired as chief investment officer of North Carolina's retirement systems. (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:12:09 -0700)

EastBridge Investment Group's Client, Tsingda Education, Takes Control of Merged Company
EastBridge Investment Group (EBIG) (OTCBB: EBIG) today announced that its client, Tsingda Century Education, has filed a declaration with the SEC for an effective change of control of its merged company. read more (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:24:33 -0700)

Moody's upgrades Watson to investment grade status
Moody's Investors Services raised its rating on Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. to investment grade status on Tuesday, saying it expects Watson's performance to keep improving. (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:41:30 -0700)

Al Bashayer Investment Company, a UAE-based Wealth Management Company
Announcing the start of the operations of a new investment company, Mrs. Fatima Al Jaber, Chairman of Al Bashayer Investment Company, said our key target segment is High Net Worth Individuals, Women Investors and Families in the UAE and the Region. (Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:16:21 -0700)

Fla. panel revises pension investment policy
A panel headed by Gov. Charlie Crist approved a revised investment policy Tuesday for Florida's state retirement fund to reduce its reliance on stocks and other equities while adding hedge funds. (Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:03:58 -0700)

Investment Dar gets sharia board blow to Blom case
Sharia board asks Dar not to use Islamic law as defence in future in Blom Bank lawsuit. (Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:26:45 -0700)

Citigroup Hires Graniewski to Head Polish Investment Banking
June 9 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. hired Morgan Stanleys Pawel Graniewski to head its Warsaw-based investment-banking office as the U.S. bank seeks to take advantage of planned government asset sales and expanding capital markets. (Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:53:51 -0700)

Apartment Investment, Caterpillar, Viacom: U.S. Equity Movers
June 9 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies are having unusual moves in U.S. trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and prices are as of 11:30 a.m. (Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:18:57 -0700)

2010 Investment Guide
Time-tested ways to protect and increase wealth, spread risk, uncover value and protect your family. (Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:27:19 -0700)

Investment banks go pink in Hong Kong
Community Business publishes a resource guide that establishes best practices for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender inclusive workplaces in Hong Kong, highlighting initiatives at investment banks. (Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:43:23 -0700)

Investment banks face OFT probe
The Office of Fair Trading is to announce a probe into parts of the investment banking industry, the watchdog says. (Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:05:26 -0700)

Investment banks facing probe by UK watchdog
Investment banks are to come under the glare of the Office of Fair Trading in Britain. (Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:55:46 -0700)

Investment banks face inquiry by watchdog
Investment banks are to come under the glare of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) after it announced a study into some of their fees and services. (10/06/2010 21:32:50) (Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:12:17 -0700)

Investment report on Novavax
MicroStockProfit.com announces an investment report featuring Novavax Inc. The report includes financial, comparative and investment analyses, and industry information you need to know to make an educated investment decision. (Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:12:19 -0700)

Investment Firm Looks at Next Generation Biofuels
Investment banker UBS is taking a look at investments in advanced biofuels, the Toronto Globe and Mail said. (Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:43:34 -0700)

Foreign investment in China up 27 percent in May
Foreign investment in China rose 27 percent in May from a year earlier to more than $8 billion, an official said Saturday. (Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:11:38 -0700)

Foreign investment in China up 27 pct in May
Foreign investment in China up 27 pct in MayForeign investment in China up 27 pct in May (Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:14:47 -0700)

Foreign Investment in China up 27 Percent in May
Foreign investment in China rises 27 percent in May to more than $8 billion China - Economy of the People's Republic of China - Asia - Business - Business and Economy (Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:29:08 -0700)

Foreign investment in China up 27 percent in May
Foreign investment in China rose 27 percent in May from a year earlier to more than $8 billion, an official said Saturday. Foreign entities invested $8.132 billion in the country during the month, a rise of 27.48 percent over the same month last year,... China - Economy of the People's Republic of China - Asia - Investment - Business (Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:35:17 -0700)

Foreign investment in China up 27 percent in May
Foreign investment in China rose 27 percent in May from a year earlier tomore than $8 billion, an official said Saturday. (Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:37:13 -0700)

Foreign investment in China up 27 percent in May
Foreign investment in China rises 27 percent in May to more than $8 billion (Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:13:33 -0700)

Investment group gets 2nd member on Gerber board
In a move that appears to have headed off a proxy fight, Gerber Scientific Inc. has added a second member from New York-based investment fund Barington Capital Group to its board of directors. (Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:42:16 -0700)

Investment conference
RENOWNED investor Jim Rogers will speak on his investment strategies including commodities, at CIMB Private Bankings Investment Conference 2010 on July 7 in Kuala Lumpur. (Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:19:49 -0700)

Investment adviser banned after fraud conviction
An investment adviser found guilty of forgery and theft has been banned from operating as an adviser or investment broker for five years, the Securities Commission said today. Former Timaru-based investment adviser Neville Ian Cant was banned automatically as a result of being convicted under the Crimes Act of crimes involving forgery and theft by a person in a special relationship. The Police ... (Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:57:39 -0700)

Investment adviser and broker banned
Former Timaru-based investment adviser Neville Ian Cant, found guilty of forgery and theft, is banned from operating as an adviser or investment broker for five years. (Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:58:36 -0700)

Investment adviser banned
Former Timaru-based investment adviser Neville Cant is banned from operating as an adviser or investment broker for five years after being found guilty of forgery and theft. (Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:02:26 -0700)

Investment group gets 2nd member on Gerber board
In a move that appears to have headed off a proxy fight, Gerber Scientific Inc. has added a second member from New York-based investment fund Barington Capital Group to its board of directors. (Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:42:37 -0700)

Foreign investment in China up 27 percent in May
BEIJING (AP) -- Foreign investment in China rose 27 percent in May from a year earlier to more than $8 billion, an official said Saturday. (Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:27:55 -0700)

Investment Banking Veterans Launch Los Angeles-based Advisory Firm: Intrepid Investment Bankers LLC
The founding partners are pleased to announce the launch of Intrepid Investment Bankers LLC , a new advisory firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The Intrepid team brings over 100 years of mergers and acquisitions advisory experience from their prior roles as principals at Barrington Associates, a firm that they built into a leading national middle market M&A advisor before its ... (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:00:00 -0700)

Partnership Between Qatar First Investment Bank And Ithmar Announced QFIB's first venture in the growing health care ...
Doha, Qatar, 14 June 2010 - Qatar First Investment Bank Qatar First Investment Bank and Ithmar Capital, a regional private equity firm, announced today the launch of a new healthcare platform which will seek to capitalize on the extensive growth opportunities in the healthcare service and pharmaceutical/life science sectors in the GCC. This healthcare platform represents the first collaboration ... (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 06:14:14 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Medmira Inc. - MIR
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 06:30:00 -0700)

Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs rose $.24 or .2 percent, to $135.88. Morgan Stanley fell $.23 or .9 percent, to $25.77. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:38:51 -0700)

Investment Dar, Creditors Agree to Most Restructuring
June 14 (Bloomberg) -- Investment Dar Co. , the Kuwait-based owner of half of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd., and its creditors agreed to most commercial aspects of restructuring its liabilities, the companys creditors committee said. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:10:39 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Resource Hunter Capital Corp. - RHC
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:21:00 -0700)

Investment Canada Act upheld by court, case against U.S. Steel to proceed
TORONTO - The Federal Court has upheld the act governing foreign investment in Canada, potentially opening the door to a forced sale of U.S. Steel (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:11:56 -0700)

Investment Canada Act upheld by court, case against U.S. Steel to proceed
TORONTO - The Federal Court has upheld the act governing foreign investment in Canada. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:54:00 -0700)

Ridgewood Canadian Investment Grade Bond Fund Declares Monthly Distribution for June of $0.0525 per Unit
Ridgewood Canadian Investment Grade Bond Fund is pleased to announce that a cash distribution of $0.0525 per unit has been declared in accordance with our quarterly announcement on March 31, 2010. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:00:00 -0700)

BP hires investment banks in wake of spill: Source
BP hires investment banks in wake of spill: SourceBP hires investment banks in wake of spill: Source (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:14:38 -0700)

Investment Canada Act upheld by court
The Federal Court has upheld the act governing foreign investment in Canada, potentially opening the door to a forced sale of U.S. Steel Corp.s Canadian operations. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:02:51 -0700)

Investment Research Group faces trading suspension
Shares in Investment Research Group, formerly Viking Capital, will be suspended next week if the small cap investment company does not provide an annual report to NZX by Monday. (Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:25:50 -0700)

Most investment companies meet 2 out of 3 criteria set by CBK -- Governor
15 June 2010 KUWAIT -- A total of 82 investment companies in Kuwait meet 2 out of the 3 supervision criteria adopted by the Central Bank of Kuwait Central Bank of Kuwait ( CBK CBK ) and 94 companies meet at least one of them, CBK CBK Governor Sheikh Salem Abdelaziz Al-Sabah said in an interview Tuesday. (Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:59:00 -0700)

Introducing Investment Metrics
DARIEN, CT--(Marketwire - 06/15/10) - Investment Metrics, LLC ( www.invmetrics.com ) launched today as an independent entity from Rogerscasey, as a provider of enterprise investment analytics and reporting solutions for institutional investment professionals. The solutions provided by Investment Metrics are designed for investment consultants, plan sponsors, wealth ... (Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:30:00 -0700)

Introducing Investment Metrics
Company Launches to Streamline Investment Analysis and Provide Comprehensive Solutions for Investment Professionals (Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:37:57 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Decade Resources Ltd. - DEC
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:41:00 -0700)

Slow investment, poor infra adding to inflation: HSBC
Slow investment, poor infra adding to inflation: HSBCSlow investment, poor infra adding to inflation: HSBC (Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:15:34 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - E.G. Capital Inc. - EGC.H
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:29:00 -0700)

Foreign investment down 15 percent
KARACHI (June 16 2010): Net foreign investment has posted a decline of 15 percent during the first eleven months of the current fiscal year mainly due to slow foreign direct investment followed by global economic recession, poor law and order situation and uncertainty on political front. (Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:23:40 -0700)

Investment guru: Australia facing housing bubble
US investment guru Jeremy Grantham has warned Australia is facing a "time bomb" housing bubble that will be set off by rising interest rates, a report said on Wednesday. (Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:05:00 -0700)

Indian telecom investment to peak at $40 bn
This investment, up from $20 billion seen last year, would be for continuing the development of 3G, Broadband Wireless Access and expansion of existing networks, said R K Pathak, secretary of the Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council, in Singapore at the CommunicAsia 2010, a Singapore exhibition for global telecom industries. (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 02:51:28 -0700)

Indian telecom investment to peak at $ 40 bn this year
Investment in the Indian telecom sector will peak at $ 40 billion during the current fiscal as the country presses on to build a network of one billion mobile phones over the next two years, the Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council said today. (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:18:23 -0700)

EPN Announces an Investment in the U.S. Retail Real Estate Market Becoming the Largest Investor in the US$1.5 Billion ...
EPN GP, LLC ("EPN"), a real estate investment venture jointly formed by Elbit Plaza USA, LP ("Elbit Plaza USA") and Eastgate Property LLC ("Eastgate"), announced today an approximately US$116 million investment in Macquarie DDR Trust ("MDT" or the "Trust"), an Australian publicly traded trust (ASX:MDT). The Trust will be renamed EDT Retail Trust ("EDT"), an Australian publicly traded trust (ASX ... (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:03:30 -0700)

Gulf West Investment Properties Announces the Purchase of 20 Acres in North Tampa for Development
Gulf West Investment Properties, Inc. is pleased to announce the purchase of 20 acres already zoned and permitted for 105 units in North Tampa. GLFW can build an average 2,100 square foot house and sell it in the low 200's. (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:00:00 -0700)

Virtus Investment Partners Announces Voluntary 'Odd Lot' Stock Purchase/Sale Program
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. , which operates a multi-manager asset management business, today announced a voluntary program that allows shareholders who own fewer than 100 shares of Virtus common stock to sell all their holdings, purchase additional shares to increase their position to 100 shares, or donate shares to a charitable organization. (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:23:00 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Armtec Infrastructure Income Fund - ARF.UN
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:54:00 -0700)

Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs rose $.16 or .1 percent, to $137.06. (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:10:34 -0700)

Temasek, Korea Investment Corp and CIC to invest in Chesapeake energy: Report
Asian sovereign wealth funds China Investment Corp., Korea Investment Corp. and Singapore state-owned investment company Temasek Holdings will jointly invest US$1.5 billion ($2.1 billion) in US natural-gas producer Chesapeake Energy Corp. (CHK), The Chosun Ilbo reported Thursday, citing an unnamed South Korean government official, according to Dow Jones. The report said the consortium will reach ... (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:22:11 -0700)

Investment partnership industry says tax hikes in Senate jobs bill are unfair
A week ago, two lobbyists representing Oaktree Capital Management, one of the nation's largest investment partnerships, met with congressional tax analysts and Senate aides to complain about a new tax buried in the Senate jobs bill. Senate - Partnership - Business - United States - Government (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:00:00 -0700)

Gulf investment banks urged to rethink business models
Dubai Gulf investment banks need to rethink their business models, according to A.T. Kearney, a financial management consultancy firm. (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:58:20 -0700)

GCC investment banks urged to redefine playing fields
GCC investment banks urged to redefine playing fields (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:06:26 -0700)

Report: Investment bank trying to sell shares in Emerald Square
NORTH ATTLEBORO - Investment bank J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. is working to sell its share of the Emerald Square mall and several other shopping centers in New England, according to published reports. (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:38:11 -0700)

GCC investment banks set to emerge stronger
GCC investment banks are likely to emerge stronger in the long-term by making the most out of untapped market opportunities, management consulting firm AT Kearney has said. (Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:59:22 -0700)

Investment banking - PE is not enough!
Dubai, 16 June 2010-- The top five GCC investment banks recorded losses in 2009 and challenging times are continuing for the sector. (Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:58:28 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - MedMira Inc. - MIR
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:10:00 -0700)

Dallas Investment Banker Requests Jones Act Waiver to Send Skimmers to Gulf, Sends Open Letter to Admiral Allen
Fred McCallister, an investment banker with Allegiance Capital Corporation, sent a letter to Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen today asking for a limited waiver of the Jones Act, to enable 12 to 25 foreign flagged skimmer ships to assist in clean-up efforts in the Gulf. (Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:05:00 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Universal Power Corp. - UNX
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:05:00 -0700)

Sceptre Investment reports Q2 profit down, revenue up from year ago
TORONTO - Sceptre Investment Counsel Ltd. (TSX:SZ) reported a drop in second-quarter profit compared with a year ago, weighed down by costs (Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:27:41 -0700)

Sceptre Investment reports lower Q2 profit on merger costs
Sceptre Investment Counsel Ltd. (TSX:SZ) reported a drop in second-quarter profit compared with a year ago, weighed down by costs related the money managers merger with Fiera Capital Inc. (Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:55:34 -0700)

Private investment firm purchases Bebo from AOL
Criterion Capital Partners, a private investment firm based in California, said Thursday that it has bought social network Bebo from AOL, the once high-flying Web company. (Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:09:42 -0700)

Investment firm that helped force changes at Infogroup unloads the stock before company sale
OMAHA, Neb. - An investment firm that helped force leadership changes at database provider Infogroup has dumped more than half its shares. (Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:30:05 -0700)

Report: Investment bank trying to sell shares in Emerald Square
NORTH ATTLEBORO - Investment bank J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. is working to sell its share of the Emerald Square mall and several other shopping centers in New England, according to published reports. (Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:23:22 -0700)

Apartment Investment and Management Company Declares Dividends on Class G, T, U, V and Y Cumulative Preferred Stock
DENVER----Apartment Investment and Management Company announced today that its Board of Directors declared dividends on shares of its Class G, T, U, V and Y Cumulative Preferred Stock. (Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:30:00 -0700)

Investment firm buys AOL's Bebo
AOL Inc. paid $850 million two years ago for Bebo Inc., but on Thursday unloaded the slumping San Francisco social-networking firm in a deal reportedly worth less than $10 million. Criterion Capital Partners LLC, a Los Angeles private investment firm that... AOL - Bebo - San Francisco - Los Angeles - Social network service (Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:36:15 -0700)

Sceptre Investment reports lower Q2 profit on merger costs
Sceptre Investment Counsel Ltd. (TSX:SZ) reported a drop in second-quarter profit compared with a year ago, weighed down by costs related the money managers merger with Fiera Capital Inc. (Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:55:36 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Northern Superior Resources Inc. - SUP-V
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:22:00 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Totem Minerals Inc. - TTM
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:06:00 -0700)

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 $.86 or .6 percent, to $138.18. Morgan Stanley rose $.38 or 1.5 percent, to $25.70. (Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:16:27 -0700)

Investment scheme hits local court
Federal securities regulators sued a Florida man in U.S. District Court in Lubbock today, alleging he ran a multi-national oil and gas investment scheme that raised at least $25 million from overseas investors. (Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:17:22 -0700)

Richmond investment bankers see signs of better economy
U.S. businesses and investment funds are feeling better these days, Richmond investment bankers say. That goes for buyers of businessesand sellers, too. (Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:19:38 -0700)

Investment guru Lynch funds US education initiative
Investment guru Lynch funds US education initiative (Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:48:43 -0700)

Investment manager pleased clients until his criminal past emerged
Bruce Fred Friedman is now accused of running a $200-million Ponzi scheme. He denies doing so. The case draws attention to a gap in the oversight of those who run private investment funds. After she retired as a legal assistant, Patricia Hank took her financial planner's advice and invested her $300,000 retirement savings with Sherman Oaks investment manager Bruce Fred Friedman. (Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:03:45 -0700)

Strong consumption, investment demand to drive ind growth: CMIE
Strong consumption and investment demand is expected to drive industrial growth in 2010-11, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) said in its monthly review in Mumbai. (Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:07:36 -0700)

Private investment firm buys Bebo from AOL
American Internet services company AOL has announced a deal with private investment firm, Criterion Capital Partners, to buy social networking website Bebo. (Sun, 20 Jun 2010 02:15:43 -0700)

Low-Profile Newport Investment Group Buys Chino Mall
A little-known investment group in Newport Beach bought a bank-owned mall in Chino Hills, in the Real Estate column (Sun, 20 Jun 2010 02:58:13 -0700)

Cosan Trades Like Investment Grade After `Game Changer' Accord With Shell
Cosan SA Industria & Comercios bonds are trading like investment-grade assets on speculation the worlds largest sugar-cane processor will complete a $12 billion joint venture with Royal Dutch Shell Plc. (Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:07:01 -0700)

More investment needed in water, sanitation, sewerage systems - Angara
June 20, 2010. Senator Edgardo J. Angara said today that more investment in water management is needed to meet the challenge of delivering this basic human need, which in turn is essential to economic development. Angara said this is especially critical during this season when sources for clean water are... (Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:07:33 -0700)

Investment manager pleased clients until his criminal past emerged
Bruce Fred Friedman is now accused of running a $200-million Ponzi scheme. He denies doing so. The case draws attention to a gap in the oversight of those who run private investment funds. After she retired as a legal assistant, Patricia Hank took her financial planner's advice and invested her $300,000 retirement savings with Sherman Oaks investment manager Bruce Fred Friedman. (Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:12:48 -0700)

Stanford Investment Group, Inc. Presents Webinar on UNDERSTANDING LONG-TERM CARE
Stanford Investment Group, Inc. in conjunction with Peter Gaudio of JK Insurance, Inc. discussed Long-Term Care options and the importance of planning ahead for care needs. (Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:01:00 -0700)

Korea Investment: To Invest $200 Million In Chesapeake Energy
Korea Investment: To Invest $200 Million In Chesapeake Energy (Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:04:17 -0700)

Investment in Iraq Creates Opportunities, U.S. General Says
WASHINGTON | U.S. investment and sacrifice in Iraq has paid off with fully capable Iraqi security forces and a paradigm shift toward law and order that will allow for a long-term relationship... (Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:10:28 -0700)

Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) repays US$ 500 million maturing EMTNs
Gulf Investment Corporation announced today that it has repaid in full US$ 500 million of Euro Medium Term Notes (EMTN) maturing on June 22nd 2010. The planned repayment of the maturing notes was made from cash that had been accumulated in order for GIC to manage its maturing debt profile. (Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:41:27 -0700)

Gulf Investment Corp. touts credit management with $500M debt payment amid region's woes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - An investment company owned by six Gulf Arab nations says it has fully paid back $500 million worth of debt that was due this week. (Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:45:59 -0700)

Investment falls in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (Malaysia) - APPROVED foreign investment in Malaysia's manufacturing sector plunged 52 per cent to 22.1 billion ringgit (S$9.23 billion) in 2009 amid the global economic slump but is expected to rebound this year, the trade ministry said on Monday. In its annual industry report, the ministry said the 2009 foreign investment level was 'encouraging' amid the global slowdown ... (Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:17:37 -0700)

Investment report on NMT Medical released
MicroStockProfit.com announces an investment report featuring NMT Medical Inc.. The report includes financial, comparative and investment analyses, and industry information you need to know to make an educated investment decision. (Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:52:16 -0700)

Abu Dhabi investment fund looks to go private
The Abu Dhabi state investment fund with the biggest stake in the maker of Mercedes-Benz says it is considering taking itself private. (Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:45:08 -0700)

Investment funds shrink as negative yields outweigh fresh capital
Assets of investment funds in Hungary fell by HUF 15.2 billion to HUF 3,470 billion in May from a month earlier as negative yields outweighed fresh capital, the Association of Hungarian Investment Fund and Asset Management Companies (BAMOSz) said. (Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:33:55 -0700)

Abu Dhabi investment fund looks to go private
A fast-growing Abu Dhabi investment fund that is the top shareholder in Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler signaled Monday it may take itself private, potentially shielding it from transparency requirements. (Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:05:38 -0700)

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