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Getting on right lines with your investment Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:09AMTracking an index or rate makes finance easier to understand. Trackers apply to both loans and savings and are offered by an increasing number of providers but they do have their limitations. (30/07/2010 19:59:01)
Office property markets stable, says ING Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:15PMING Office Fund says international office property markets have stabilised.
AOL exec: 'We have a big f-ing problem!' Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:06PMFormer Yahoo "Peanut Butter Manifesto" author Brad Garlinghouse is known for being colorful. At AOL, unlike Yahoo, he's confident that the company can do more than talk the talk.
Stocks rise as consumer report overshadows GDP Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:08PMS&P 500 index extends a monthly gain after improving data on consumer confidence and business activity tempered concern the economic rebound.
Most U.S. Stocks Rise as Consumer Confidence Overshadows GDP Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:29PMMost U.S. stocks rose, extending the biggest monthly gain in a year for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as higher-than-estimated consumer confidence and business activity tempered concern the economic rebound is slowing.
U.S. Stocks Rise as Consumer Confidence Report Overshadows GDP Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:59PMU.S. stocks rose, as the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index extended a monthly gain after improving data on consumer confidence and business activity tempered concern the economic rebound is slowing.
GLOBAL MARKETS WEEKAHEAD-Sorry, I am not in the office Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:30PMGLOBAL MARKETS WEEKAHEAD-Sorry, I am not in the office
Investors shake up $191m trust Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:18PMUnitholders in the $191.2 million listed National Property Trust voted overwhelmingly in favour of major restructuring yesterday.About 120 investors, including representatives of major institutions, supported big changes which...
Mary Holm : ASB fund closures hard to fault Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:16PMI agree with the disgruntled ASB customer in last week's column, and I am sceptical about ASB's reasons for closing some of its investment funds. The fact that ASB is closing several funds - not just one or two - makes me suspicious....
What's in store today... Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:01PMThe end of the week sees British Airways flying into focus, with the corporate calendar offering just a sprinkling of action following a busy five days.
Macquarie expected to tone down earnings outlook Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:19PMMACQUARIE GROUP is poised to water down this year's earnings outlook after fragile global markets and sluggish merger activity hurt its first-quarter performance.
Valence Group Appoints Rodney Snyder as Vice President Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:06PMLONDON, England, July 28, 2010 -- The Valence Group, the fast growing specialist chemicals M&A advisory boutique, today announces that Rodney Snyder will join the firm's London office as Vice President. He will be responsible for advising the firm's clients on corporate transactions.
Argentine Peso Bonds Beat Dollar Debt by Most in Year Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:35AMArgentine peso bonds are recording their best performance against the country’s dollar securities in a year as rising commodity exports swell foreign reserves to a record and shore up the local currency.
A stable investment in industrial real estate Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:12AMPIRET fits bill for ‘a nice defensive play in this market’
Allianz Life Hires 11 Regional Sales Vice Presidents Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:10AMMINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allianz Life today announced the hiring of 11 regional vice presidents for Allianz Life Financial Services, LLC. Each new vice president will help develop a specific territory.
Allianz Life Hires 11 Regional Sales Vice Presidents Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:00AMMINNEAPOLIS----Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America today announced the hiring of 11 regional vice presidents for Allianz Life Financial Services, LLC. Each new vice president will help develop a specific territory by increasing sales and brand loyalty with existing producers as well as new producers.
MultiPlan Offers Debt in Busiest July Since at Least '98: New Issue Alert Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:35AMMultiPlan Inc., the health-care cost-management company being acquired by BC Partners Ltd. and Silver Lake, is marketing debt in the busiest July for corporate bond sales since at least 1998.
Mobius on Hold in Brazil as Petrobras Subdues Bulls Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 7:49AMThe fastest economic growth since 1995 and the largest tumble in equity valuations among emerging markets can’t persuade the world’s biggest investors that Brazilian stocks are cheap.
Business Briefs Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:36AMTesoro Hawaii shuts for maintenance • Disney resort to take reservations • First Wind picks engineering firm • Martin & MacArthur opens on Maui • Amazon earnings jump 45 percent • On the Move
ING reviews real estate business Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 9:54PMING Group is undertaking an evaluation of the position of the global ING Real Estate Investment Management (REIM) business amid market concerns about the future direction of its real estate platform.
The prince of grime comes of age Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:47PMThe pint-sized rap star Tinchy Stryder, who opened the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury this summer, looks far younger than his 23 years as he sits engulfed in a swivel chair, drinking apple juice.
Don't Be Complacent in Bonds Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:33PMFixed-income funds have been much steadier performers than stock funds lately. But particularly with interest rates at such low levels, these funds are vulnerable to both rising interest rates and inflation.
SEC Fee Rules Are Good, but Could Be Better Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:06PMPlus, PIMCO plans emerging-markets stock fund, and more.
Good business prospects give rise to bonus offers Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:42PMConsidered market friendly, but doesn’t change fundamentals.
German banking sector braces for stress test results Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:18PMFRANKFURT (AFP) - Investors will on Friday probe the results of stress tests carried out on state-owned German banks for signs of any weakness at the core of Europe's biggest economy.
OZ Minerals fits the parameters Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:15PMAcquisition activity has enjoyed a surge over the last couple of months, and picking the next takeover target is emerging as an increasingly popular sport.
Terra-Gen Power Announces Closing of $1.2 Billion Construction Financing and Wind Turbine Order to Launch Build-Out of ... Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:03PMNEW YORK----Terra-Gen Power, LLC announced today that it has closed a $1.2 billion financing for four wind power projects with a total of 570 megawatts of capacity at its Alta Wind Energy Center in Kern County, California.
J.Baer expects to woo more client money in H2 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:56AM* First-half net new money 3.3 bln Sfr
INGIM global emerging markets fund rating suspended Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 7:10PMING's move to create a new global emerging markets boutique has resulted in the placement of its Global Emerging Markets Fund 'on hold'.
Post-banking revisited Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:22PMSpeculation is once again mounting that Australia Post is preparing to launch a small business-focused lending facility. 21 Jul 2010 10:07 AM
Local property firm DNZ set to float Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:26PMThe second NZX listing this year is looming after $671 million real estate investor DNZ Property Fund said it planned to float mid-August.DNZ is tapping existing investors and institutions for $35 million to $45 million in an...
Avison Young acquires Hodges Management and Leasing Company Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:00AMPurchase expands Avison Young's Atlanta, Georgia presence, increases North American management portfolio to 50 million square feet; seven new Principals added TORONTO , July 19 /PRNewswire/ - Mark E. Rose , Chair and CEO of Avison Young, Canada's largest independently-owned commercial real estate services company, announced today that it has acquired Atlanta -based Hodges Management and Leasing ...
Avison Young acquires Hodges Management and Leasing Company Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:00AMMark E. Rose, Chair and CEO of Avison Young, Canada's largest independently-owned commercial real estate services company, announced today that it has acquired Atlanta-based Hodges Management and Leasing Company .
Russian Private Company Bonds Beating Government Debt Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 6:36AMBonds sold by non-state companies in Russia from OAO Mobile TeleSystems to TNK-BP beat debt of government-controlled borrowers by as much as 4.7 percentage points in the past month as the nation’s economic recovery increases demand for higher-yielding assets.
InVentiv Health Plans Debt as Sales of Junk Bonds Surge: New Issue Alert Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 6:20AMInVentiv Health Inc., the provider of sales and marketing services that’s being acquired by Thomas H. Lee Partners LP, is marketing debt after junk issuance reached the highest weekly volume since April.
Avison Takes Over Hodges Management Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:02AMTORONTO-Continuing an acquisition binge, locally-based Avison Young has acquired Atlanta-based Hodges Management and Leasing Co., which handles a portfolio of about 19.3 million square feet in Atlanta, Tennessee and Florida.
TUCP urges Lacson to bare state of GSIS foreign investments Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 6:02AMMANILA, Philippines - The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) is urging newly-appointed chairman of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), Daniel Lacson, to fully disclose the true condition of the pension fund's $565-million Global Investment Program (GIP).
Office property markets stable - ING Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 11:14PMING Office Fund says international office property markets have stabilised.
Office property markets stable, says ING Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:44AMING Office Fund says international office property markets have stabilised.
The leading source for mutual fund intelligence Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 5:11PMThe City of Austin (Texas) Deferred Compensation Plan has hired ING U.S. Retirement Service as it provider, dropping Great-West Retirement Services from its $235 million, 10,500-life 457 plan.
Parly to debate 23 Bills Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 2:43AMPresident Mugabe yesterday set the legislative agenda for the Third Session of the Seventh Parliament of Zimba-bwe, which will see 23 Bills being presented for debate in both Houses.
Global doldrums boost China allure Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 2:26AMChina has become increasingly attractive to investors as the global economy grows at a relatively slow pace, Fidelity International said.
EM ASIA DEBT-Spreads widen on U.S. data; recent issues fall Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:45PM* PTT Exploration, other recent issues down on profit taking
Investor Sentiment in Thailand Down 6% as Global Recovery Slows Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:01PMING Investor Dashboard Survey for Thailand shows Thailand investors experiencing less negative impact from the European debt crisis
PSE partners with ING Investment for virtual trading tournament Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 9:10AMThe Philippine Stock Exchange and ING Investment Management Philippines jointly announced a partnership for a marketing campaign to boost participation in the stock market with the launch July 9 of a virtual stock trading competition.
P/$ rate stands at P46.20 to $1 Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 4:52AMThe peso exchange rate stands at P46.20 to the US dollar, the closing rate last Friday at the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx). The weighted average rate stands at P46.228. 5 Firms seek nod for P.S.E. listing The Philippine Stock Exchange said about five companies are seeking approval for initial public offerings. Initial public offering will pick up amid a stronger market, Chairman ...
P/$ rate stands at P46.20 to $1 Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 8:46PMThe peso exchange rate stands at P46.20 to the US dollar, the closing rate last Friday at the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx).
Mary Holm : Gold investing can have pitfalls Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 12:10PMI have been following the correspondence on gold in recent columns. I am inclined to agree with your comments. I invested in gold in the 80s partly by buying gold that was stored for me. Unfortunately the company involved was...
Managed fund inflows in decline Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 7:39PMAustralia's biggest fund managers have recorded inflow declines in the March quarter that reflect and in some cases exceed those experienced at the height of investor despair in late 2008 and early 2009.
ECB faces deep concern over health of banks Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 4:53PMThe European Central Bank held its key interest rate at a record low of 1% yesterday amid deep concern about the health of eurozone banks that have become dependent on ECB funds.