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Foreign investment on downward trend
Foreign direct investment into Vietnam continued to decline in July with only US$508 million registered for 95 new projects, according to a new report by the Foreign Investment Agency. (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:35:11 -0700)

Saratoga Investment Corp., Formerly GSC Investment Corp., Completes Recapitalization
Saratoga Investment Corp. , the new name of GSC Investment Corp. , has completed a $55 million recapitalization to cure GSC's debt default and to provide working capital to grow its middle-market lending business. (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:00:00 -0700)

Foreign-investment change in limbo
Public concern around the sale of farmland to overseas interests means the review of foreign investment rules is now unlikely to deliver much of the gains originally hoped for, Finance Minister Bill English has acknowledged.In... (Sun, 01 Aug 2010 11:17:39 -0700)

Jordan: Zara Investment (Holding) Company posts 20% increase in its consolidated gross operating revenues
Zara Investment (Holding) Company announced the financial results of its operations for the first half of 2010. The interim results were reviewed by the auditors Ernst & Young. (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:56:27 -0700)

Jordan Investment Trust PLC (Jordinvest) Announces Mid Year Financial Results for 2010
Amman, Jordan - Jordan Investment Trust Jordan Investment Trust PLC ( Jordinvest Jordinvest ), one of the leading providers of comprehensive merchant, financial and investment services locally and regionally, announced its mid-year financial results, revealing net profits in the first half of 2010 worth JD 1,490,036million, a 189 % increase from the company's results in the first half of 2009. (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 03:58:44 -0700)

Rs 1,00,000 cr investment seen in food processing by 2015
An investment of Rs 100,000 crore has been envisioned for accelerating growth in the food processing sector by 2015, Parliament was informed today. (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:08:22 -0700)

MFS Investment Manag UK Regulatory Announcement: Form 8.3 - Brit Insurance Holdings
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the Code) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Identity of the person whose positions/dealings are being disclosed: MFS Investment Management, Inc. (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed ... (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:26:52 -0700)

Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are up at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs rose $1.86 or 1.2 percent, to $152.68. Morgan Stanley rose $.45 or 1.7 percent, to $27.44. (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:30:42 -0700)

28 investment opportunities in Aras FTZ for Iranian expats
TEHRAN, Aug. 2 (MNA) 28 investment opportunities and projects in Aras Free Trade Zone have been offered to Iranian investors living abroad during the second conference of Iranian expatriate. (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:36:48 -0700)

Investment book signing and beer tasting; credit union, power lunch and career transition workshop
Investment book signing and beer tasting come together (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:03:27 -0700)

US investment firm bankruptcy wont affect Marriott Cebu: exec
A HOTEL investment company, Innkeepers USA Trust, has filed for bankruptcy protection after its room revenue fell and debt payments rose. read more (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:03:36 -0700)

Investment title rule intended to protect seniors
INDIANAPOLIS | Indiana investment professionals are no longerpermitted to use titles implying they are experts in investing onbehalf of senior citizens. (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:30:01 -0700)

Chimera Investment Corporation Reports Core EPS for the 2nd Quarter 2010 of $0.19 Per Share
NEW YORK----Chimera Investment Corporation today reported Core Earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, of $142.8 million or $0.19 per average share as compared to Core Earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, of $48.9 million or $0.10 per average share and Core Earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, of $127.9 million or $0.19 per average share. Core Earnings is a non-GAAP ... (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:05:00 -0700)

Gladstone Investment Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2010
MCLEAN, Va. -- Gladstone Investment Corporation today announced earnings for the first quarter ended June 30, 2010. All per share references are per basic and diluted weighted average common share outstanding, unless otherwise noted. (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:35:00 -0700)

Investment Company: Threat of raid damages Country Crossing bonds
The investment company that bought $5 million worth of bonds issued in conjunction with the Country Crossing development is asking a federal judge to keep the development from being raided in order to protect its investment. (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:38:31 -0700)

Virtus Investment Partners Amends Credit Facility, Issues Call Notice for 9,783 Preferred Shares
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. , which operates a multi-manager asset management business, today announced it has taken actions to enhance its long-term capital position by amending its credit facility and issuing a notice to call 9,783 shares of its outstanding Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:14:00 -0700)

Virtus Investment Partners Announces Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results; Amends Credit Facility; Exercises Call ...
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. , which operates a multi-manager asset management business, today reported results for the second quarter of 2010 that included the fifth consecutive quarter of positive net flows and improvement in operating margin, as adjusted. (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:23:00 -0700)

Investment funds cash in as savers surge back
SALES of investment funds reached the second-highest level on record in the first six months of 2010 as low interest rates drove more savers into equity markets. (Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:18:11 -0700)

Investment banking firm Signal Hill merges with Updata
Baltimore investment bank combines with advisory services firm Signal Hill Capital Group LLC, a Baltimore-based investment banking firm, said Tuesday it completed its merger with Updata Advisors, an investment advisory firm with offices in New York and Reston, Va. (Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:55:44 -0700)

BKI Investment annual profit up 35%
BKI Investment Company reports 35 per cent rise in annual net profit and says current market negativity provides investment opportunities. (Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:57:11 -0700)

BKI Investment annual profit up
BKI Investment Company says current market negativity provides investment opportunity. (Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:01:59 -0700)

Investment banks fuel IT hiring surge
The IT jobs market is experiencing a hiring frenzy among investment banks despite a slowing growth rate in sector vacancies, according to HR specialist Diaz... (Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:27:08 -0700)

PennantPark Investment Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2010
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - 08/04/10) - PennantPark Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: PNNT - News ) today announces financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010. HIGHLIGHTS Quarter Ended June 30, 2010 ($ in millions, except per share amounts) Investment portfolio $ 623.2 Net assets $ 345.3 Net asset value per share $ 10.94 Credit Facility (Cost $ 256.8) $ 236.1 Investment ... (Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:01:00 -0700)

Apollo Investment Corporation Announces June 30, 2010 Quarterly Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend of $0.28 per ...
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - August 4, 2010) - Apollo Investment Corporation ( NASDAQ : AINV ) or "Apollo Investment", the "Company" or "we" today announces financial results for its fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010. Additionally, the Company announces that its Board of Directors has declared its second fiscal quarter 2011 dividend of $0.28 per share, payable on October 1, 2010 to stockholders ... (Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:21:55 -0700)

Fortress Investment Group Names Stuart Bohart President of Liquid Markets
Fortress Investment Group LLC said Stuart Bohart will join the firm as president of liquid markets and senior managing directorstrategy of Fortress Investment Group. Bohart had been at Morgan Stanley, most recently as co- head of Morgan Stanley Investment Management. (Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:44:35 -0700)

Investment losses hurt Allstate's net income in 2Q
Property and casualty insurer Allstate Corp. said Wednesday that its net income fell sharply in the second quarter as a result of investment losses. (Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:02:21 -0700)

Apollo Investment records 2Q loss on charges
Apollo Investment Corp. said Wednesday it posted a loss for the second quarter due to a hefty losses from foreign currencies and depreciation because or weaker capital markets. (Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:12:47 -0700)

China Investment Corp. Is Funding Kenny Huang's Liverpool Bid, Times Says
China Investment Corp. is financing the bid for Liverpool Football Club which is being fronted by Kenny Huang, the London-based Times reported , citing unnamed people. (Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:59:06 -0700)

RBS Investment Banking Unit's Revenue Drops 30% Following Sovereign Crisis
Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc s investment banking unit posted a 30 percent decline in revenue in the first-half, as income from trading bonds and currencies dwindled during the sovereign debt crisis. (Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:36:15 -0700)

Lincoln Investment Acquires Great American Advisors
Lincoln Investment Planning has acquired Great American Advisors (GAA), a Cincinnati-based broker-dealer with 310 reps and related retail accounts. The transaction was agreed upon in May, but Lincoln just added the new reps to its platform this week. (Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:21:03 -0700)

National Investment Corp Real Estate Holdings Receives Offer for Purchase of All Outstanding Shares
NEWPORT BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - August 6, 2010) - National Investment Corp Real Estate Holdings ( PINKSHEETS : NLIR ) announced today that the company has received an offer to purchase all of its outstanding shares from a Major Canadian Real Estate developer. AlphaVita of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, being one of the extremely rare privileged owners of a private Island in Toronto, will commence ... (Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:31:32 -0700)

Big Investment Firms Trim Positive View On Wheat
Big Investment Firms Trim Positive View On Wheat (Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:08:07 -0700)

Investment in Telecoms Sector Now $12bn, Says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said the liberalisation of telecommunication operations in the country has harvested a massive inflow of investment in the sector from $50 million in 2000 to over $12 billion in the last ten years. (Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:03:35 -0700)

BKI Investment annual profit up
BKI Investment Company Ltd has reported a 35 per cent rise in full-year net profit. (Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:52:26 -0700)

BKI Investment annual profit up 35pct
BKI Investment Company says current market negativity provides investment opportunity. (Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:55:35 -0700)

Beware of investment seminar scams
Falling victim to a fraudulent investment scheme can mean losing anywhere from a few hundred dollars to your life savings. While most people might not see the harm in sitting through an investment seminar, the Better Business Bureau recommends researching the investment company first, rather than run the risk of falling for a financial siren song over a free lunch. (Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:04:44 -0700)

Investment flows likely to decline in near future
Bangalore, Aug 7 : In view of the development in India as well as the world, investment flows to the emerging market economy is likely to decline in the immediate future, economist Ranganath Bharadwaj has said. (Sat, 07 Aug 2010 03:10:34 -0700)

The Hindu Business Line : Investment banks charge near-zero fee for PSU divestment deals
Investment banks including some top-notch Wall Street firms continue to see value in bidding for State stake-sale mandates at next to nothing prices. (Sat, 07 Aug 2010 12:02:11 -0700)

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Investment analysis: Under the numbers, economy shows strength
Lynn Reaser is president of the National Association for Business Economics and chief economist of Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. Previously she was managing director and chief economist for the Investment Strategies Group at Bank of America. (Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:40:39 -0700)

Investment banks gear up for Russias privatisation drive
Russia may be battling through its worst drought in half a century, but investment banks in Moscow could soon be benefiting from a flood of advisory and underwriting mandates after the Ministry of Finance last month unveiled plans to raise $30bn (23bn) via the privatisation of some of the countrys largest companies. (Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:13:18 -0700)

China Investment in Yen, Euro Driving Down Dollar's Value, Journal Reports
Chinas increased investment in yen- linked and euro-related products is driving up those currencies against the U.S. dollar and helping to keep Chinese exports competitive, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing traders. (Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:28:22 -0700)

Kenya's New Constitution to Boost Investment From U.S., Daily Nation Says
Business investment, foreign aid, charitable donations and remittances from Kenyans living in the U.S. should expand as the constitutional changes agreed upon in a referendum last week are implemented, the Nairobi-based newspaper cited Ranneberger as saying during the inauguration of projects in rural Kenya backed by American Presbyterians. (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:27:57 -0700)

Investment Banks to Deepen Staff Cuts in Japan, Recruiter Says
Global investment banks will eliminate more jobs in Japan as they question growth prospects in the worlds second-biggest economy and deploy staff to expanding Asian markets including China, Tokyo-based Executive Search Partners Co. said. (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:13:53 -0700)

Aston Martin Holder Investment Dar Is `Not Up for Liquidation,' Chief Says
Investment Dar Co., the Kuwait-based owner of half of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd., is not up for liquidation as the company restructures its liabilities, Chairman Adnan al Musallam said. (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:10:40 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Axmin Inc. - AXM
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:13:00 -0700)

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights:Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Apple and Office Max
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights:Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Apple and Office Max (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:18:59 -0700)

Virtus Investment Partners Converts Preferred Shares
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. , which operates a multi-manager asset management business, today announced that it has converted 9,783 shares of its outstanding 8% Series B Convertible Preferred Stock into 378,446 shares of common stock. (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:34:00 -0700)

National Investment Corp Real Estate Holdings Receives Offer for Purchase of All Outstanding Shares
NEWPORT BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - August 9, 2010) - National Investment Corp Real Estate Holdings ( PINKSHEETS : NLIR ) announced today that the company has received an offer to purchase all of its outstanding shares from a major Canadian real estate developer. AlphaVita of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, being one of the extremely rare privileged owners of a private Island in Toronto, will commence ... (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:47:08 -0700)

Investment Analysis: Yukon Nevada Gold
By Above Average Odds. The investment analysis below is our sixth in our ongoing series of guest write-ups, and is brought to you by friend of the blog Jared Levin of A R Schmeidler & Co. We came across Jared's outstanding recent write-up about a month ago, and frankly had to rub our eyes a little bit after our first read through (its not very often we come across asymmetrical risk/reward ... (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:56:45 -0700)

Investment Writer/Communication for Retail Clients
Updated: 04 Aug 2010 eFC Ref no: 676090 My client, the asset management arm of a leading investment bank, is looking to recruit an associate level candidate to its sales/product team in a marketing/writing and communication position. (Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:03:40 -0700)

Simmons, energy investment banker, dies in Maine
Matthew Simmons, an energy investment banker who espoused the peak oil theory and became an advocate for alternative energy, has died at his North Haven island home, officials said Monday. He was 67. (Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:03:59 -0700)

Energy investment banker, former Bush adviser dies at 67
ROCKLAND, MaineMatthew Simmons, an energy investment banker who espoused the peak oil theory, became an advocate for alternative energy and served as energy adviser to President George W. Bush, has died at his North Haven island home, officials said Monday. He was 67. (Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:52:49 -0700)

Investment fund assets climb almost 5% to HUF 3,510 billion in Q2
Assets in funds managed by members of the Association of Hungarian Investment Fund and Asset Management Companies (BAMOSz) grew 4.9% to HUF 3,510 billion in the second quarter, drawing HUF 150.9 billion in fresh capital and booking a net yield of HUF 14.4 billion, BAMOSz said in a fresh report published on Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:04:05 -0700)

Jordan: Zara Investment (Holding) Company posts 20% increase in its consolidated gross operating revenues
Zara Investment (Holding) Company announced the financial results of its operations for the first half of 2010. The interim results were reviewed by the auditors Ernst & Young. (Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:29:58 -0700)

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Caterpillar, Cummins, Deckers Outdoor, Las Vegas Sands and Packaging ...
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Caterpillar, Cummins, Deckers Outdoor, Las Vegas Sands and Packaging Corporation of America (Tue, 10 Aug 2010 05:25:28 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Westcan Uranium Corp - WCU-V
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:25:00 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Timminco - TIM
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:23:00 -0700)

Real estate investment opportunities: Surrey, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows make top 10 cities list
The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN), a national organization of investors, has compiled what it says are the top 10 Canadian cities in which to invest (Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:49:44 -0700)

Libyan Investment Authority May Increase 5% Stake UniCredit SpA, MF Says
The Libyan Investment Authority may increase its stake in UniCredit SpA to 4.99 percent, Italian daily MF reported, without saying where it got the information. (Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:19:05 -0700)

Disgraced investment broker sentenced to nearly seven years in prison
Disgraced Kirkland investment broker Rhonda Breard was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison Wednesday for embezzling millions of dollars from dozens of clients. (Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:30:51 -0700)

Barclays investment bank mulls job cuts: source
The investment banking arm of Barclays is considering axing 400 jobs worldwide, a source close to the bank has said. (Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:13:56 -0700)

Heads Up | Scout Investment Advisors has new CEO; dip in federal deficit; a good quarter for Macy's
Scout Investment Advisors, a UMB Financial Corp. subsidiary, has a new chief executive officer, Andrew Iseman. (Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:48:45 -0700)

Foreign investment in telco sector to suffer under Opposition broadband plan
Foreign investment in Australias telecommunications market will continue to be low if either side of politics do not force the structural separation of Telstra, the director of Telecom New Zealand has told a business forum in Sydney. (Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:58:38 -0700)

Investment proposals for MP
Bhopal, Aug 11 : Investment proposals worth Rs 10,000 crore are likely to be made during the next three years in Madhya Pradesh on feeder separation, the Rajiv Gandhi Rural Electrification Mission and other schemes, Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Resources (Independent Charge) Rajendra Shukla said today. (Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:03:09 -0700)

CPP Investment Board ends first quarter down 1.3%
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board ended the first quarter with assets of $129.7-billion, up a modest $2.1-billion over the previous quarter as new contributions offset the impact of tumbling equity values (Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:27:47 -0700)

ING Investment Management Appoints New Asia CEO
ING Investment Management Appoints New Asia CEO (Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:19:00 -0700)

Global Investment House First-Half Loss Narrows to 34.4 Million Dinars
Global Investment House KSCC, the Kuwait-based bank, said first-half loss narrowed to 34.4 million dinars from 98.6 million dinars a year-earlier. The company made the statement in an e-mailed statement today. (Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:40:40 -0700)

EastBridge Investment Group Signs Letter of Intent to Take Dafeng Public in the U.S.
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - August 12, 2010) - EastBridge Investment Group (EBIG) ( OTCBB : EBIG ) today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent with a new client, Heyuan Dafeng Animal Husbandry Company Limited ("Dafeng"), whose main business is located in Heyuan, Guangdong Province, China. EastBridge has been retained by Dafeng to assist it to become listed in the U.S. as soon as ... (Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:54:14 -0700)

EastBridge Investment Group Signs Letter of Intent to Take Dafeng Public in the U.S.
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - August 12, 2010) - EastBridge Investment Group (EBIG) ( OTCBB : EBIG ) today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent with a new client, Heyuan Dafeng Animal Husbandry Company Limited ("Dafeng"), whose main business is located in Heyuan, Guangdong Province, China. EastBridge has been retained by Dafeng to assist it to become listed in the U.S. as soon as ... (Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:08:20 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Aquarius Capital Corp. - AQU.P
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:21:00 -0700)

Cholamandalam Investment disburses Rs 3,866 cr loans in FY10
Cholamandalam Investment Finance Company, group firm of $3-billion Murugappa Group today said it has disbursed vehicle finance and home equity loans of Rs 3,866 crore for the year ended March 31, 2010. (Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:39:52 -0700)

Nordics Ride Private-Equity Investment Boom Set to Rival Pre-Crisis Record
Private-equity investment in the Nordic countries is poised to match a pre-crisis record as the regions funds look for opportunities to offload cash thats been largely idle for the past two years. (Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:21:45 -0700)

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Apple and Office Max
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Apple and Office Max (Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:10:55 -0700)

Investment & holding cos under RBI net
Holding companies and investment firms of large Indian business houses will for the first time come under the regulator?s glare. (Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:52:26 -0700)

Care Investment Trust Inc. Announces Completion of Sale of Control to Tiptree Financial Partners, L.P.; Expiration of ...
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Care Investment Trust Inc. (NYSE: CRE) ("Care" or the "Company"), a real estate investment and finance company formed to invest in healthcare-related real estate and commercial mortgage debt, today announced, upon approval by the Company's stockholders, the completion of sale of control to Tiptree Financial Partners, L.P. ("Tiptree") through the ... (Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:14:33 -0700)

Securities & Investment Company Announces Second Quarter Profits
Bahrain-based Securities & Investment Company (SICO) announced today a net profit of BD 252 thousand for the second quarter of 2010 compared to a profit of BD 1.28 million for the first quarter of 2010, a drop of 80% Net profit for the corresponding period for 2009 was BD 1.102 million SICO also announced that its net profit for the first six months of the year were BD1.532 million, compared to ... (Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:43:22 -0700)

Prosperity Investment Collaborates with Shenzhen Capital to Acquire Interest in Holding Company of Juli
Hong Kong, Aug 15, 2010 - (ACN Newswire) - Prosperity Investment Holdings Limited ( & quot;Prosperity Investment & quot; or the & quot;Company & quot;) (HKSE: 0310) today announced its investment in a privately-owned hi-technology chemical company, Yantai Juli Isocyanic Ester Co., Ltd. ( & quot;Juli & quot;), in Yantai, Shandong Province through acquiring interest in China Juli Fine Chemical Co ... (Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:16:26 -0700)

Mining and oil boom propel investment in Colombia
Security gains and capitalist-friendly investment rules are spurring an unprecedented mining and oil boom in Colombia, a pro-business outpost on an increasingly leftist continent. (Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:44:32 -0700)

Mining and oil boom propel investment in Colombia
Security gains and capitalist-friendly investment rules are spurring an unprecedented mining and oil boom in Colombia, a... (Sun, 15 Aug 2010 11:18:31 -0700)

Japan to Set Up Fund to Promote Investment in Infrastructure, Nikkei Says
Japan may set up a public-private fund to promote investment in infrastructure development, Nikkei English News said, without citing anyone. (Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:24:59 -0700)

Consistency in investment banking league tables belies crisis-induced industry change
For an investment banker recently thawed out after being cryogenically frozen three years ago, a glance at the league table would not be the best way to understand the enormity of the impact of the crisis that occurred during his hibernation. (Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:16:35 -0700)

Chinese investment in Myanmar tops $8 bln this year - data
YANGON (Reuters) - China has pumped $8.17 billion into military-run Myanmar in the current fiscal year, accounting for two thirds its total investment over the past two decades, official data showed on Monday. (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:42:15 -0700)

Kenya Investment May Exceed 100 Billion-Shilling Projection in Fiscal Year
Foreign and local investment in Kenya may exceed the official projection of 100 billion shillings this fiscal year, buoyed by a new constitution, Kenya Investment Authority Managing Director Susan Kikwai said. (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:12:18 -0700)

Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. ("IGI") Announces Distributions for the Months of ...
NEW YORK----Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc., which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "IGI", announced today monthly distributions of $0.1045 per common share for September, October and November 2010. (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0700)

AIC hails bumper year of investment trust activity
Ten investment trusts have launched this year so far compared to just four in the whole of 2009, according to the Association of Investment Companies. (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:01:55 -0700)

Pakistan's Foreign Direct Investment Falls 45.9% to $98.5 Million in July
Foreign direct investment in Pakistan fell 45.9 percent to $98.5 million in the first month of the fiscal year that began July 1, according to an e-mailed statement from the central bank today. (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:35:13 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Corsa Capital Ltd. - CSO
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:07:00 -0700)

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Firm Contract on Third Party Acquisitions Through Cedar Joint Venture
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 16, 2010) - RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) today announced that it has entered into a firm contract to acquire a portfolio of five grocery anchored and new format retail centres located in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey from Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust ("PREIT") for approximately $134 million (at 100 ... (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:15:22 -0700)

Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs fell $.02 or percent, to $148.06. Morgan Stanley fell $.01 or percent, to $25.89. (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:33:54 -0700)

Ridgewood Canadian Investment Grade Bond Fund Declares Monthly Distribution for August 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. The monthly distribution equates to an annualized distribution rate of 5.25% on an initial subscription price of $12.00 per unit. (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:37:00 -0700)

Investment in iPad and iPhone App Startups Up 220%
Despite Antenna-gate and Android-boom, it appears as though venture capitalists and angel investors are still pouring money into startups developing iPhone and iPad apps. That's the findings of a recent CB Insights report that examines the investment in the Apple ecosystem over the last 12 months. According to CB Insights, investment in pure play iPhone and iPad startups has grown over 220% over ... (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:53:04 -0700)

Algerian president urges more investment in energy sector
Algeria needs to step up investment and exploration in its energy sector, the pillar of the north African country's economy, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika said Monday. (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:43:54 -0700)

EastBridge Investment Group to Hold Shareholder Conference Call Tuesday, August 31
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - 08/16/10) - EastBridge Investment Group (EBIG) (OTC.BB: EBIG - News ) today announced a shareholders telephone conference with its management as follows: Conference Date and Time: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 11 AM, EST Dial in number: 1-605-475-6350, Participant Access Code: 769117 If a connection difficulty occurs, please send an email to jgmaxie ... (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:47:00 -0700)

National Investment Managers Inc. Reports on Second Quarter
DUBLIN, OH--(Marketwire - 08/16/10) - National Investment Managers Inc. (OTC.BB: NIVM - News ), a nationally-based and regionally-operated retirement plan administration and investment management company, with over $10 billion of assets under administration, today reported its second quarter 2010 results and subsequent events. The Company previously announced that it had engaged Carl Marks ... (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:54:00 -0700)

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 $.32 or .2 percent, to $147.76. Morgan Stanley fell $.20 or .8 percent, to $25.70. (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:03:46 -0700)

Investment-Grade Corporate Bond Index Yield Falls to Lowest on Record
Yields on investment-grade corporate bonds declined to the lowest on record, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch index data. (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:44:45 -0700)

Foreign Investment in China Rises as Firms Bank on Fastest-Growing Economy
Foreign direct investment in China climbed in July, highlighting the confidence of companies from Volkswagen AG to Merck & Co. in an economy that surpassed Japan in the second quarter. (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:37:58 -0700)

Foreign investment in China up 29 percent in July
Foreign direct investment in China accelerated in July, rising 29.2 percent over a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry reported Tuesday, in a positive sign for the slowing economy. (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:43:06 -0700)

Foreign Investment In China Rises 29%
Foreign investment in China up 29 percent in July (Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:07:45 -0700)

Foreign investment in China soars despite labor woes
China drew 29 percent more foreign direct investment (FDI) in July than a year earlier, with global firms still flocking to the country to build factories and set up research centers despite a bout of labor unrest. (Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:06:38 -0700)

Foreign investment in China soars despite labour woes
Foreign investment in China soars despite labour woes (Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:10:48 -0700)

Aust investment in China low
Chinese investment in Australia is sparking some concerns but it's not a two-way street, an expert says in a paper for the Lowy Institute. (Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:42:16 -0700)

Investment funds assets reach HUF 3,557 bln in July
Assets in funds managed by members of the association of Hungarian investment fund and asset management companies BAMOSz rose 1.3% to HUF 3,557 billion in July from the previous month, BAMOSz said. (Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:04:12 -0700)

ING Investment Management Builds Institutional Team, Hires Two Professionals Including New Role in Global Consultant ...
ING Investment Management today announced two senior hires in its institutional business as the firm seeks to further build and strengthen its relationships with the institutional investment consultant community in the US and internationally. (Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0700)

Fair Investment Co. in Omo tie up with Annuity Team
Fair Investment Company has partnered with The Annuity Team to offer its customers a new open market option annuity service. (Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:02:02 -0700)

Investment Column: Six ideas for striking it rich in mining
Isn't mining just the most alluring industry in the investment landscape? It spins that simplest and most exciting of dreams, that of digging in the ground and striking it rich. And the London stock market provides ample opportunities to play this sector, from the raciest little exploratory venture in a far off land to the global goliaths that now make up more than 10 per cent of the FTSE 100. (Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:00:54 -0700)

Investment may not reach target
Applications for investment privileges might not reach the 500 billion baht target set by the Board of Investment this year as investors have delayed their plans because of the environmental impasse at Map Ta Phut industrial estate, Industry Minister Chaiwut Bannawat said. (Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:11:46 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Northern Star Mining Corp. - NSM -V
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:16:00 -0700)

RiverFront Investment Group, LLC Adds Another Industry Veteran to Business Development Team and Forms Partner Advisor ...
RiverFront Investment Group announced today that Stuart Porterfield will be joining RiverFront as its Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Regional Director. He will also assume responsibility for RiverFront's Internal Sales and Marketing effort. (Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:31:00 -0700)

Investment Bank - Support Analyst Role
Start: 5 August 2010 An opportunity has arisen for a support analyst to join a major Swiss investment bank on an initial 12 month contractual basis. The role will initial... (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:17:30 -0700)

Uganda Expects Foreign Investment to Increase 8.9% on Oil, Mining Spending
Foreign direct investment in Uganda , set to become an oil producer in 2011, may grow 8.9 percent this year amid increased investment in the countrys energy and mining industries, the Uganda Investment Authority said. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:42:10 -0700)

Natcan Investment Management Announces the Third Issuance of The Natcan QSSP II Investment Fund, Series 2010
MONTREAL, QUEBEC-- - Natcan Investment Management Inc., a subsidiary of National Bank Financial Group , announces the third issuance of Class A shares, Series 2010 of The Natcan QSSP II Investment Fund Inc.. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:00:09 -0700)

Timbercreek Mortgage Investment Corporation announces July 2010 dividend for TSX listed Class A Shares
Timbercreek Mortgage Investment Corporation is pleased to announce that its board of directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.068 per class A share of the Fund to be paid on August 13, 2010 to holders of Class A Shares of record on July 30, 2010. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:37:00 -0700)

Investment simulation game kicks off
OSK Investment Bank Bhd yesterday launched the OSK Investment Challenge (OSKIC), a virtual investing competition which simulates trading on Bursa Malaysia. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:17:10 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Cobalt Coal Corp. - CBT
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:57:00 -0700)

Former Wesleyan Investment Chief Sued by Connecticut Over Use of Assets
Former Wesleyan University Chief Investment Officer Thomas Kannam was sued by Connecticut over using endowment assets to benefit private investment groups he had ties with, the state attorney general said in an e-mailed statement. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:59:55 -0700)

Mexico's Foreign Investment Jumps 28% in First Half on Heineken Purchase
Mexico received $12.2 billion in foreign direct investment in the first six months of this year, a 28 percent increase from last year. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:25:23 -0700)

Timbercreek Mortgage Investment Corporation announces August 2010 dividend for TSX listed Class A Shares
Timbercreek Mortgage Investment Corporation is pleased to announce that its board of directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.068 per class A share of the Fund to be paid on September 15, 2010 to holders of Class A Shares of record on August 31, 2010. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:33:00 -0700)

Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies were down at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs fell $1.50 or 1.0 percent, to $146.74. Morgan Stanley fell $.20 or .8 percent, to $25.72. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:09:43 -0700)

Investment officer elected society leader
Chris Cannon, chief investment officer at FirsTrust in Daytona Beach, has been installed as president of the CFA Society of Orlando. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:19:34 -0700)

Investment in real estate to touch $300 bn in 2010: report
Reflecting improved investor confidence, investment in commercial real estate globally is expected to witness a 'healthy' growth of 40-50 per cent to $300 billion in the current year, says a report. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:23:28 -0700)

Investment advisers don't expect double dip recession
SAN FRANCISCO - A majority of investment advisers say that a double-dip recession is unlikely and that the stock market will improve over the next six months - but their clients are more worried, according to a survey of money managers released Wednesday by financial-services firm Charles Schwab Corp. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:42:48 -0700)

Investment Professionals, Inc. Adds Two Fixed Income Hires
Leading bank broker-dealer Investment Professionals, Inc. today announced the hiring of James "Tony" Beigel as a Fixed Income Trader and Erol Bitela as an Institutional Fixed Income Dealer Sales Rep. Â With these hires IPI underscores its commitment to providing best-in-class products and service to Registered Investment Advisors . Â Mr. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:31:00 -0700)

CalPERS investment officer linked to bribery scandal resigns
Senior CalPERS investment officer Leon Shahinian resigned today after being linked to the pension fund's bribery scandal, The Bee has learned. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:26:31 -0700)

Investment Technology Group Inc. (ITG) CEO and President Robert C Gasser sells 3,200 Shares
By insider. CEO and President of Investment Technology Group Inc. ( ITG ) Robert C Gasser sells 3,200 shares of ITG on 08/25/2010 at an average price of $14.13 a share. Read more » » (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:41:36 -0700)

UAE investment in Iran power sector tops $720mln
UAE investment in Iran power sector tops $720mln (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:30:20 -0700)

Abu Dhabi Investment, Apollo Are Among Bidders for Stake in BHF, FTD Says
Deutsche Bank AG selected Abu Dhabi Investment Co., Apollo Global Management LLC, Permira Advisers LLP and LGT Group for the second round of a sale of BHF-Bank AG, Financial Times Deutschland reported, without saying where it got the information. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:55:43 -0700)

Qatar First Investment to Spend $500 Million on Energy, Finance in Turkey
Qatar First Investment Bank plans to spend $500 million in Turkey. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:25:40 -0700)

Empire Investment Holdings Ranked One of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
MIAMI----Empire Investment Holdings , a private investment firm focused on acquiring non-core business units of public and private corporations, today announced that it has been recognized by Inc. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:27:00 -0700)

Empire Investment Holdings Ranked One of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
MIAMI -- Empire Investment Holdings ("Empire"), a private investment firm focused on acquiring non-c... (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:27:28 -0700)

SCEPTRE INVESTMENT COUNSEL RECEIVES FINAL APPROVAL OF COURT FOR COMBINATION WITH FIERA CAPITAL
Sceptre Investment Counsel Limited today announced that it obtained the final order of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in connection with the previously announced statutory plan of arrangement pursuant to Section 182 of the Business Corporations Act , under which Sceptre and Fiera Capital Inc. will combine their businesses under the name Fiera Sceptre Inc. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:45:00 -0700)

Investment package to create new jobs
Governor Pat Quinn announced on August 27, 2010 that the state is providing a business investment package to Stericycle, Inc. The investment package will result in 25 new jobs being created and 360 jobs being retained. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:55:32 -0700)

Investment to Spur Economic Growth in Northeast Illinois
Governor Pat Quinn announced Friday that the state is providing a business investment package to Stericycle, Inc., a leading national medical waste disposal service company. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:50:13 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Burcon NutraScience Corp. - BU
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:53:00 -0700)

Chinese investment, a real threat to U.S. national security?
The United States has repeatedly blocked investment from Chinese companies on national security grounds, a protectionist move that will only harm its own interests, analysts say. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:58:40 -0700)

Investment Accountant - Reporting Analyst
2 year PQE Investment Accountant required by a leading investment management firm in the City of London. Working in the investment accountancy division you will have responsibility for the balance sheets of 5 companies with a passion for MI data. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:33:30 -0700)

French Industrial Investment Is Poised to Rise 5% This Year, Estrosi Says
French industrial investment is expected to rise by 5 percent in 2010, Industry Minister Christian Estrosi said in a statement sent by e-mail today. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:49:50 -0700)

Investment Dar of Kuwait May Post $416 Million Loss in 2009, Al-Rai Says
Investment Dar Co. , the Kuwait-based owner of half of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd., may report a loss of about 120 million dinars ($416 million) for last year, Al-Rai reported, citing people familiar with the matter. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:44:35 -0700)

President Yanukovych wants investment to coal industry
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych wants investment to come to the coal industry of Ukraine. "The stock-taking of the coal industry has been completed. Sixty-three investment projects for nearlyHr 50 billion have been selected," said Yanukovych during his trip to Stakhanov in Luhansk region. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:21:00 -0700)

Swedish regulator pulls investment bank's license
Sweden's financial supervisory authority has revoked the license of investment bank HQ Bank AB, saying it breached Swedish legislation and demonstrated serious deficiencies in its trading operations. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 06:03:54 -0700)

Hanley Investment Group Sells Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center in Birmingham, Alabama Suburb
Birmingham - Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, one of the most dominant retail investment groups and a market leader in the sale of retail properties, announced today that Kevin T. Fryman of Hanley Investment Group represented the seller in the purchase of a 67,325-square-foot grocery-anchored shopping center in the Birmingham suburb of Trussville, Alabama. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:54:47 -0700)

Nokia, Siemens confirm NSN investment talks: report
Nokia and Siemens have confirmed talks with private equity firms over a possible investment into Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN), the Financial Times said on its website on Sunday. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:54:37 -0700)

Rio Tinto Approves Investment In Hope Downs 4 Iron Ore Mine
Rio Tinto Approves Investment In Hope Downs 4 Iron Ore Mine (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:56:30 -0700)

International Investment Bank third year consecutive dividend distribution from ARTES
30 August 2010 International Investment Bank International Investment Bank ( IIB IIB ), a globally focused investment bank based in the Kingdom of Bahrain operating in line with Shari'ah principles, is pleased to announce the third year consecutive dividend distribution to its investors in IIB IIB Automotive Ltd (IAL). (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:30:26 -0700)

ECM Libra Investment Bank In Cooperation Agreements With Chinese Partners
KUALA LUMPUR, August 30 (Bernama) -- ECM Libra Financial Group Bhd's investment banking division ECM Libra Investment Bank has entered into cooperation agreements with China's Dacheng Law Offices, a partnership law firm, and Hejun Consulting, a consulting company. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:25:34 -0700)

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: ReneSola, Sandisk, Xyratex and Ford Motor
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: ReneSola, Sandisk, Xyratex and Ford Motor (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:15:50 -0700)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Continental Gold Ltd - CNL
The following issues have been halted by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada : (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:05:00 -0700)

Magenta Mortgage Investment Corporation announces fiscal 2010 dividend for Class "A" Participating Preferred Shares.
Magenta Mortgage Investment Corporation and its sister company, Magenta II Mortgage Investment Corporation, are pleased to announce the recent payment of fiscal 2010 dividends with respect to Magenta Class "A" and Magenta Class "B" Shares. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:08:00 -0700)

Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs fell $.06 or percent, to $139.34. Morgan Stanley fell $.22 or .9 percent, to $24.81. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:32:54 -0700)

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