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Headstart Settles 2003 Dispute with the SEC
Headstart Fund Ltd, Headstart Advisers Ltd and Mr Najy Nasser, its CIO, announced their dispute with the United States Securities and Exchange Comminssions (SEC) has been settled. - July 02, 2009 - Headstart Advisers Ltd
Russell Reynolds Associates' Abby Adlerman to Join Career Panel at Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009
Abby Adlerman, Private Equity Practice Leader for Russell Reynolds Associates, will Provide Advice to Private Equity Professionals at GoldenNetworking.com's Upcoming Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009, on July 29th. - July 02, 2009 - Golden Networking
Newswire for Early-Stage Growth Investment Deals
Capital-starved entrepreneurs can now overcome the reluctance of banks to lend in the recession by attracting patient, risk capital from seasoned and wealthy entrepreneurs. Growthwire fills the information gap between capital-starved early-stage companies and the successful entrepreneurs and funds... - July 01, 2009 - Growthwire
FXstreet.com International Traders Conference to be Held in Barcelona - October 14-16, 2009
FXstreet.com, the leading independent portal dedicated to the Foreign Exchange (Forex) market, presents its third conference, the International Traders Conference (ITC), which will be held on October 14-16, 2009 in Barcelona (Spain). - July 01, 2009 - FOREXSTREET, S.L.
The Slumping Economy Has Reduced Sawlog Prices in Europe and North America to the Lowest Levels in Five Years, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Softwood lumber markets have continued to weaken and as a result, demand for sawlogs has fallen worldwide and the Global Conifer Sawlog Price in the 1Q/2009 was down 26 percent from a year ago, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - June 30, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Gordon “Grant” Curtis to Speak at Opal Group Investment Conference
Top portfolio manager to speak at major investment conference in Newport, Rhode Island on July 9, 2009. Representing the CI Family Office, a sub billion pound sterling asset portfiolio, Mr. Curtis has used unique and different strategies to rank their performance as reported by others as number one in their class. - June 29, 2009 - GG Curtis Consulting
DataTrends Publications Releases 10th Edition of "The Guide to Stem Cell Research Companies"
10th Edition delivers the global corporate information that investors, suppliers, researchers, and competitors need to invest intelligently, stay competitive, find potential strategic partners, and drive successful sales and marketing programs. - June 28, 2009 - DataTrends Publications, Inc.
FreedomGrowth.com Untaps a Limited-Time Investment Strategy That May Allow for a Drastically Improved Retirement Outlook
The IRS and a certain act of nature have combined to create the “perfect retirement savings storm” and FreedomGrowth.com navigates investors through the muddy waters. - June 28, 2009 - Freedom Growth
Sales Success in Gungahlin
Colliers International sells Stage 2 Gungahlin Business Park at auction - June 28, 2009 - Colliers International (Australia)
Nexia’s CEO Addresses #1 Shareholder Concern
Richard Surber, CEO of Nexia Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NXHD), has received numerous inquiries concerning his position on a potential recapitalization of Nexia’s common stock. The answer to these concerns is that there is No present intent to affect a reverse stock split. - June 27, 2009 - Nexia Holdings, Inc.
Business Heavyweights Discuss Improving Aust-UK Trade and Investment Relationship
Australian and British business leaders will meet in London today to discuss ways of maximising the strong relationships between the two nations. - June 27, 2009 - Austrade
The Pulp Industry in Japan Imported 72 Percent of Its Wood Fiber Needs in 2008, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Wood fiber consumption by the Japanese pulp industry reached a record high in 2008. Over 72 percent of the consumed wood chips were imported, most from hardwood plantations in the Southern Hemisphere. The costs of imported wood chips have increased substantially the past three years, reaching their highest level in at least 20 years during the 4Q/08 reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - June 25, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
FINZ Media Announces FINZ.tv Trading Media and Entertainment Network
FINZ Media, LLC, a new financial media company, announces FINZ.tv: Trading Media and Entertainment Network. Co-founded and co-produced by Vincent ('Alamo') Bagnato and Jeffrey Lin, independent traders, the FINZ Media series of websites aim to deliver market truths and concepts to the masses in an... - June 25, 2009 - FINZ Media, LLC.
Option & ETF Broker WallachBeth Capital LLC Announces Further Expansion; Former Tullett Prebon Equity Derivatives Exec Joins Boutique Execution Firm
WallachBeth Capital LLC (“WBC”), the institutional brokerage specializing in exchange-listed options and ETF’s, announced today that options industry veteran Stephen Markowitz, most recently Senior Vice President, Equity Derivative Sales for global inter-dealer broker Tullett... - June 24, 2009 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Denis Roy, FSA, MAAA, EA, Director, Human Resources Services Consulting Practice, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on 401(k) Plans on 08/20/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Denis Roy, FSA, MAAA, EA, Director, Human Resources Services Consulting Practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Rocky Road for 401(k) Plans.” This event is scheduled for August 20, 2009, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT. - June 24, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Stephen Norris to Speak at Upcoming GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009
Stephen Norris, co-founder of The Carlyle Group and currently Chairman of Gulf Cap Partners, will be Featured Keynote Speaker at the Upcoming GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009, on July 29th, Forum Featuring 20+ Expert Distressed Investing Practitioners - June 24, 2009 - Golden Networking
India Infrastructure Index to Track Stocks Fundamentally
Desai Research Associates launches fundamentals-based thematic stock index - FINDX Infra40 - tracking Indian Infrastructure Sector stocks - June 24, 2009 - Desai Research Associates
Investors Seek Out Barton Apartments
Launched only six months ago, Colliers International agents have already sold 75% of the One Sydney Avenue apartments in Barton, totalling more than $22 million. - June 23, 2009 - Colliers International (Australia)
New Series Explains How Excessive, Hidden Mutual Fund Fees Hurt Shareholders, While Raising Conflict of Interest and Ethical Issues
An original series of articles on how mutual fund shareholders are being hurt by excessive fund fees, while creating conflicts of interests with their investment advisers, has been posted on the new Web site, mutualfundreform.com. The 7,000-word, 11-part series of articles, “The Deception... - June 22, 2009 - The Progressive Investor
Nexia to Acquire $1M Worth of Preferred Stock in RBSY, Bringing Total Face Value of Portfolio Securities to $3.5M
Nexia Holdings, Inc. (NXHD.PK) reported that it has executed a Stock Exchange Agreement with RoboServer Systems Corporation (RBSY) to exchange 200,000 shares of Nexia’s restricted Series C Preferred Stock, with a stated conversion value of $1,000,000 for $1,000,000 of RoboServer’s Preferred Stock. - June 22, 2009 - Nexia Holdings, Inc.
Art and Jewelry Retailer TWIST Selects Local Retirement Plan Advisor
Northwest art and jewelry retailer TWIST has chosen the Portland firm The Commerce Company as the new Financial Advisor for the company’s retirement plan. Acclaimed in the Pacific Northwest and nationally for its collections of crafts, glassworks and jewelry, TWIST was founded in 1980 and... - June 21, 2009 - The Commerce Company
First American Equipment Finance Helps Raise $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
First American Equipment Finance was the title sponsor for the 20th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester Golf Classic on June 8. Thirty-five First American employees played golf and 17 employees volunteered at the event, which raised more than $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. - June 20, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance
DataTrends Equity Research Group Releases Investor’s Corporate Profile® of Athersys, Inc.
The DataTrends Equity Research Group, a unit of DataTrends Publications, Inc., publisher of Stem Cell Business News and the Guide to Stem Cell Research Companies, today announced the release of its Investor’s Corporate Profile® of Athersys, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATHX) (“the... - June 20, 2009 - DataTrends Publications, Inc.
Med Yones to Give Keynote at Geneva Conference
Med Yones will speak on the economic crisis and give predictions about the recovery and a potential next shock. - June 18, 2009 - IIM
Free Webinar on Investing in Tax Lien from Afar
Since many investors are interested in investing online, in this webinar they will concentrate letting investors know just what steps they need to follow to this online and use funds from their self-directed IRA. - June 18, 2009 - TaxLienLady.com
Metatron Inc. Commences Trading
Metatron Inc. (Other OTC: MRNJ.PK - News), a diversified internet holding company focusing on Web 2.0 properties, is pleased to announce that the Company's common shares recently commenced trading on the Over-The-Counter Pink Sheet exchange. Metatron Inc. operates diversified internet and related... - June 18, 2009 - Metatron Inc.
What Distressed Investing Experts Brian Newman, Scott Eisenberg and Stephen Presser Have in Common
Brian Newman, Scott Eisenberg and Stephen Presser will Present at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009, on July 29th, Forum Featuring 20+ Expert Speakers Who Will Share their Secrets to Make Millions in Today's Market. - June 17, 2009 - Golden Networking
The Entrepreneur’s Ultimate One Stop Shop for How to Start and Grow a Business
Ethos Mentor has released the cutting edge killer solution to the entrepreneur’s biggest problems; from getting started to getting funded. From Point A, to Point B and so on. Nobody has ever put such a complete set of services and funding solutions under one umbrella along with the personalized attention of a handpicked Mentor to work one on one with each Member. You gain from their experiences and learn from their mistakes. Furthermore this is done at a price that can't be beat. - June 16, 2009 - Ethos Mentor
Co-Founder of Ceres Real Estate Partners to Present at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009
Brian Newman, who just Co-Founded Ceres Real Estate Partners, will Present at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009, on July 29th, Forum Featuring 20+ Expert Speakers Who Will Share Their Secrets to Make Millions in Today's Market. - June 16, 2009 - Golden Networking
Investment in Solar: New High Risk - Lectures, Reports & Services from Enerley.com
Solar Power Investment: Now High Risk. Investments in Solar Projects / Companies like: REC, SolarWorld, SunPower, Suntech BP Solar, Isofoton, Kyocera, Q-Cells, Sanyo, Sharp Solar, Motech, First Solar, Yingli Green Energy are now high risk in a renewed sense of the word. Powerful clean energy technologies emerging. New Energy Technologies disrupt the status quo. New US Governmental program ARPA-E initiates the beginning of the end for solar, wind and biofuel. - "Reports & Services" Enerley.com - June 13, 2009 - Enerley.com
New Updated Web Site for My Strategic Forecast is Launched
My Strategic Forecast, an online E-Newsletter that follows multiple global influences to track world market trends, has announced the re-launching of their updated website http://www.mystrategicforecast.com - June 13, 2009 - My Strategic Forecast
First Ever Condo Style Parking Lot Breaking Ground Near Rt 59 Metra Station in Naperville
Naperville-area commuters can now purchase a private parking space in the new ‘Park Smart Club'. This new parking area is in an unbelievable location: located adjacent to the Route 59 Naperville commuter lot, it is just West of Route 59 and just South of North Aurora Road on Weston Ridge... - June 12, 2009 - Park Smart Club
Japan: A Reality Check for Visiting Hedge Fund Managers
Opalesque has published the 2009 Opalesque Japan Roundtable, whose findings will surprise many financial professionals. In this 33-page Roundtable script, Japan-based investment veterans share how the financial crisis has changed investing in and asset raising from Japanese institutions. The new... - June 12, 2009 - Opalesque Ltd
DMB Associates, Inc. Appoints Dietrich Knoer as Chief Investment Officer
DMB Associates, Inc., a private equity real estate investment and development firm, today announced a new addition to its executive leadership team. Dietrich Knoer has been appointed as Chief Investment Officer. As Chief Investment Officer, Knoer will report to DMB Chief Executive Officer, Eneas... - June 11, 2009 - DMB Associates, Inc
Is the Chinese Pharmaceutical Market Finally Ripe for MNC Pharma Companies?
According to China Pharmaceutical Guide 2009 (4th Edition), the latest report from Wicon International Group LLC (publisher of Pharma China), the size of the Chinese drug market (including all Western and traditional Chinese medicine drug products and biopharmaceuticals) at retail price level grew... - June 11, 2009 - WiCON International Group LLC
AutumnGold CTA Index Advances in May by +3.75%
AutumnGold's Index of Commodity Trading Advisors indicates a strong return in May for managed futures traders. - June 11, 2009 - AutumnGold.com, LLC
Tamley Global Markets Plans to Open Up an Office in Dublin, Ireland
Forex broker, Tamley Global Markets has announced plans to open up an office in Dublin, Ireland, due to the increased number of Irish customers currently trading forex with them. “We are experiencing an increasing number of Irish traders opening trading accounts with us, this are leading us... - June 10, 2009 - Tamley Global Markets
New OBS Enhancements Feature Streamlined Investment Process & Enhanced Account Reporting
OBS Financial Services, Inc. (OBSFS) is a facilitator of fee based asset gathering for Financial Institutions. - June 10, 2009 - OBS Financial Services, Inc.
Popular Commercial Capital Expands Investor Capital for Distressed Hospitality
Popular Commercial Capital (PCC) has expanded investor capital in excess of $1 billion USD targeted towards distressed hospitality projects in the U.S., Caribbean and Mexico. PCC's target is on repositioning distressed assets and distressed debt whether in development, partial construction or... - June 09, 2009 - Popular Commercial Lending Group
Pivot Point Advisors Takes Initiative to Provide Clients with World Class Performance Reporting
Pivot Point Advisors (www.pivotpointadvisors.com), a Texas-based investment management firm with a focus on quantitative strategies, claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) for financial reporting. This achievement provides assurance to the public that Pivot Point Advisors is at the forefront of ethical and transparent reporting practices in the financial industry. - June 08, 2009 - Pivot Point Advisors
Prism Medical Ltd. (PM:TSX-VEN) Dividend Declaration
Prism Medical Ltd., a provider of mobility disadvantaged medical equipment has approved payment of a dividend of 7.5 cents per share to all shareholders on record. - June 06, 2009 - Prism Medical Ltd.
Chile Increased Both Domestic Pulpwood Consumption and Wood Chip Exports in 2008, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Increased supply of wood from Eucalyptus plantations in Chile has made it possible to both expand the domestic consumption of pulpwood and increased wood chips exports the past three years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly - June 05, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
How to Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Planner Who is Right for Your Needs in Today’s Volatile Markets
Americans need financial advice more than ever, and ClaroConnect is helping them search for the right financial advisor for their specific needs. - June 05, 2009 - ClaroConnect Solutions, LLC
The Most Experienced and Successful Distressed Investing Practitioners at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009
Business Networking Website GoldenNetworking.com is Hosting Its Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009 on July 29th, Featuring 20+ Expert Speakers Covering Such Relevant and Timely Topics as the Current Distressed Investing Landscape, Distressed Real Estate Investing, Distressed Debt Investing, Turnaround Management or Bankruptcy and Careers in Distressed Investing. - June 05, 2009 - Golden Networking
Platinum Acquires Equity Stake in A.C.T.I.O.N. Health International, Inc.
Platinum Sports Entertainment Group acquires a 50 percent equity stake in A.C.T.I.O.N. Health International, Inc. - June 05, 2009 - The Public Relations Group, Inc.
Oregon Financial Advisor Featured in Forbes Magazine for His Successful Alternative Investments
The May issue of Forbes Magazine will feature the top seven financial advisors in the Pacific Northwest, and long-time Eugene investor, James Scott McKee, B.A. will be one of them. - June 02, 2009 - Quality Financial Group, Inc
New York Investing Meetup to Host Debate on Future Direction of the Stock Market and the Economy
Financial blogger Daryl Montgomery and newsletter writer Steve Frenkel have both made accurate predictions about the stock market and the economy in the last two years, but now their views have diverged. Hear both sides of the argument at the New York Investing meetup's June 4th meeting and then decide for yourself. - June 01, 2009 - New York Investing Meetup
Beachfront Property in Mexico Goes on Auction Block
United Country – Redfield Group and Colliers International to Auction Development Sites, High-Traffic Commercial Sites & Office Buildings on June 4. - May 31, 2009 - United Country Real Estate
Leader in Options Trading and Options Education Wants to Teach You for Free
BigTrends.com, the leader in Options Trading and Options Education, today unveiled the opportunity to receive their options coaching classes for Free. This is the first time BigTrends is giving people the opportunity to receive their award winning education. Active investors will tell you that the... - May 30, 2009 - BigTrends.com
Sharply Declining Wood Costs for Pulpmills Worldwide in the 1Q 2009, According to Wood Resource Quarterly
Wood costs, the largest cost component when producing wood pulp, have fallen substantially in all regions of the world the past nine months. The biggest reductions have occurred in western North America, Oceania, Latin America and the Nordic countries, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - May 29, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC