Archive for April, 2009
Manning: Investing in ICT way for region to go
Investing in Informa-tion and Communications Technology is “one important way” for Caribbean countries struggling to deal with ongoing international financial crisis to succeed in these difficult economic times says Prime Minister Patrick Manning.
Investing in women key to economy
Even before the stock market crashed and job losses and home repossessions wreaked havoc in the lives of millions, Atlanta was all too familiar with the scourge of economic crisis — a burden borne disproportionately by women and children. Indeed, here in Atlanta and around the world, women and children have been experiencing their own economic crisis for decades.
Nigeria: Goshen to Invest $2.6 Billion in Country
Abuja — Determined to invigorate the nation’s economy, Goshen Group, a conglomerate with about 16 companies cut across Africa, Europe and Asia has completed arrangement to invest $2.6 billion dollars in the country.
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust prices $103M stock offering
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust’s stock fell as much as 5 percent in Thursday trading, after boosting its planned secondary offering and pricing shares below its Wednesday close.
Cut makes it riskier to invest for a living
People who depend on interest from their investments for their income may need to take more risks to survive after yesterday’s cut to the official cash rate. ABN Amro adviser Mark Lister said he had spoken to investors who barely…
New Mexico Fires Investment Advisor Under Scrutiny in New York
April 30 — New Mexico’s State Investment Council fired a private equity adviser under scrutiny in a kickback probe of New York state’s pension fund.
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Investment executive charged in NY pension probe
An executive at a Dallas investment firm that advises some of the country’s biggest public pension funds has been arrested in connection with a pay-to-play scandal in New York.
Investment executive charged in NY pension probe
An executive at a Dallas investment firm that advises some of the country’s biggest public pension funds has been arrested in connection with a pay-to-play scandal in New York.
China Investment Fuels Taiwan Fever
The hope of further Chinese investment in Taiwan-listed companies buoyed the benchmark to an 18-year high.