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CMIA Capital Looks to Invest in S'pore SMEs
Private equity firm CMIA Capital Partners is now expanding its geographical mandate to sniff out opportunities in Singapore's SME (small and medium enterprise) space. - February 27, 2011 - CMIA Capital Partners
"Alternative Alternatives" Investment Funds Start 2011 Slightly Negative, Returning -0.55% in January After Double Digit Returns in 2010
Opalesque Ltd., a leading provider of online information services to the alternative investment industry, today announced the preliminary results of the Opalesque A SQUARE ('alternative-alternatives') indices covering the performance of niche alternative investment funds. The indices are calculated based on the net performance of 591 single- and multi-manager funds currently listed in 22 categories in the Opalesque Solutions A SQUARE Fund Database. - February 27, 2011 - Opalesque Ltd
PlanPlus Integrates with Arius Account Opening Software
PlanPlus and Arius Software have completed initial integration between the investment and financial planning software from PlanPlus and the account opening software from Arius. - February 25, 2011 - PlanPlus Inc.
Ailant Finance Capital Markets Offers Clients Participation in the Facebook Mania
"If you want to invest in Facebook, and you are a high net worth individual, there are some ways to do it," according to Ferdinand Aracon, PR manager of Ailant Finance Capital Markets. - February 23, 2011 - Ailant Finance SA
Newly Upgraded Real Estate Investing Websites Released
A real estate investing and website firm, www.RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net has released a new upgrade for their real estate investor websites. This upgrade includes features that make it possible and easier to manage most aspects of real estate investing whether buying or selling houses. - February 21, 2011 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
Antiquorum Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces Auction Hong Kong, February 26, 2011
Antiquorum is delighted to present its upcoming “Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces” to be held on Saturday February 26 at the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong. More than 450 carefully selected timepieces will be offered during this first sale of the year. The preview will be held at... - February 19, 2011 - Antiquorum
Landen Options and Futures Enhances Trading Reliability and Efficiency
In line with its endeavor to strengthen its trading efficiency and reliability, Landen Options and Futures, a global leader in commodity and brokerage trading service, has announced today its plan for operational efficiency enhancement with highlights on downgrading management complications and downtime trading. - February 19, 2011 - Landen Options and Futures
Bauer Global Finanz Appoints Legal Expert as Corporate General Counsel
Bauer Global Finanz, an independent commodity and brokerage company has recently appointed Ms. Beatrice Cowan as the firm’s newest Corporate General Counsel. Her appointment will commence on March 2011, before the start of the second quarter. Ms. Cowan will provide comprehensive strategic leadership assessment and general legal counsel for the entire company, including its Board of Directors. - February 19, 2011 - Bauer Global Finanz GmbH
John Bogle, Founder and Former CEO of The Vanguard Group, Talks about the Future of Investing on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
John Bogle, founder and former CEO of The Vanguard Group, doesn’t beat around the bush regarding the health of the investment market in his interview with Robert Reiss, host of the CEO Show. Bogle also provides his views about how investing has deteriorated from a focus on the long term to short term speculation and provides advice to investors. Other topics discussed include derivatives, health care costs, and the promise of students who are graduating from our educational institutions. - February 19, 2011 - Reissource, LLC
New York City Foreclosure Listings in January 2011 Down 59% from January 2010 Levels
The number of new scheduled New York City foreclosure auctions was down 59% in January 2011 compared to January 2010, and was down 4% from December 2010. - February 18, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
New Website Offers Help for Retailers
The new website aims to inform, educate, and motivate independent retailers to maximize their inventory investment. The website contains helpful, informative articles covering the essentials of retail management. Topics include: Classification Merchandising, The Truth About Markdowns, Seven Deadly Retail Sins, Inventory Balance, Incentive Plans, and more. - February 17, 2011 - RMSA Retail Solutions
Global Trade of Wood Chips Was Up in 2010 After a Sharp Decline in 2009 with China Becoming a Major Importer, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Global trade of wood chips was up 25 percent in 2010 because of increased production of pulp and paper products worldwide. China showed the greatest growth in chip imports with an increase over 400 percent in the past two years, as reported in the Wood Resource Quarterly. Australia continues to be the major exporter and shipped 11 percent more in 2010 than in the previous year. - February 16, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
GCN Canada Signs US $200 Million Infrastructure Development Agreement with SIKON INC. for Cameroon Project
GCN Canada, Inc. has announced that it has struck an agreement with the Aboriginal owned and operated SIKON Infrastructure Inc. to provide planning and infrastructure works for the Emerald Coast Project in Cameroon. - February 16, 2011 - GCN Canada, Inc.
Oil and Gas Fraud Association Announces Stay-Safe Tips
Oil and Gas Fraud Association Announces Stay-Safe Tips on how to stay safe when investing in oil and gas drilling deals. - February 11, 2011 - Oil and Gas Fraud Association
Global IPO Investment Services Firm Renaissance Capital Shares Its Exciting IPO Calendar in February’s Business Review Canada
Linda Killian, C.F.A., is the founder and principal of Renaissance Capital, a global IPO research and IPO investment services firm based in Greenwich, Conn. Killian sees the 2011 IPO investment calendar light on big splash IPOs compared to last year, which could drive down IPO valuations. She... - February 11, 2011 - WDM Group
Investment Expert Pens "1001 Truths About Investing"
Sidoxia Capital Management President and hedge fund manager Wade Slome has just introduced his much anticipated second book, "1001 Truths about Investing." - February 11, 2011 - Sidoxia Capital Management, LLC
White Paper Shows Financial Advisors How to Increase Referrals Using a Client Advisory Board
The Client Driven Practice has released a white paper, Automatic Referrals for Financial Advisors, Leveraging a Client Advisory Board in a Referral Marketing Program. The firm, which assists investment advisors, financial planners, and wealth managers in engaging clients in their strategic... - February 09, 2011 - The Client Driven Practice
Bauer Global Finanz GmbH Intensifies Web-Based Steel Market Support Solution, News Center
In addition to the present web-based trading support solution, the Bauer Global Finanz GmbH, a global leader in Commodity and Brokerage industry, disclosed today the intensification of the firm’s extensive web-based trade support with the addition of Steel Market Support Solution and Industry News and Data Center. - February 09, 2011 - Bauer Global Finanz GmbH
Investor Solutions Surpasses $500 Million in Managed Assets
Client loyalty and a dedicated staff lead Investor Solutions passed $500 million in managed assets. - February 09, 2011 - Investor Solutions
Gary S. Williams, CFP®, CRPC®, AIF® Recieves Baltimore Magazine's FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award
Williams Asset Management, one of the leading wealth management and investment firms, is pleased to announce that its President, Gary Williams, has been selected as a FIVE STAR Wealth Manager for 2011. His selection was announced in the February 2011 issue of Baltimore Magazine. In conjunction... - February 09, 2011 - Williams Asset Management
GCN Canada, Inc. Signs Funding Agreement with Hiram Estates Investments of Egypt
Ottawa-based developer GCN Canada, Inc. has announced that it has signed a US$850 Million financing agreement with the Egyptian finance company Hiram Estates Investments of Nasr City, Cairo - February 09, 2011 - GCN Canada, Inc.
MyAfricanPlan.com Releases Report, 52 Reasons to Invest in Africa
MyAfricanPlan.com has released a report on the 52 Reasons to Invest in Africa. The report is based on a principle that realizing a return on investment in Africa can be good for different types of foreign investors and at the same time good for Africans. - February 08, 2011 - My African Plan
Genesis Rare Diamonds Announces August 8th Date for Relaunched Website
Genesis Rare Diamonds announced today the upcoming renewed relaunch and refresh of their corporate website on August 8, 2011 with new features designed to better inform its clients, as well as other hard asset consumers and investors around the globe. The revamped and modernized site will feature... - February 07, 2011 - Genesis Rare Diamonds
TopstepTrader Launches Unique Approach at Scouting for Traders
Chicago-based futures trading firm offers scouting and training opportunities for traders of all experience levels with it's unique Combine program. - February 06, 2011 - TopstepTrader
Provident Capital Partners SA Aligns Brand with Corporate Name Change and Announces New Innovative Insurance-Linked Fund
Provident Capital Partners, a member of the Hope Family of Funds, announces strategic re-alignment of its global brand. Effective immediately, Provident Capital Partners will trade as Hope Asset Management SA. Theodore Petrara will continue in his role as CEO of Hope Asset Management SA. The Board of Directors and shareholders of Hope Funds SA and The Hope Foundation have elected to the name change to fully integrate the Hope family of funds into a single, global platform. - February 03, 2011 - Provident Capital Partners, LP
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Speak at the World Investment Conference 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Speak at the World Investment Conference 2011 in Chile. - February 03, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Speak at Coal Seam Methane World Australia 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Speak at Coal Seam Methane World Australia 2011 on March 1 - March 3, 2011 - February 03, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Global Sawlog Prices in the 3Q 2010 Were Almost Back Up to Pre-Crisis Levels
Sawlog costs for many sawmills around the world went up during 2010, and the Global Sawlog Price Index reached the highest level in over two years in the 3Q/10, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest wood price increases occurred in Western US, Germany, Sweden and Northwest Russia. - February 03, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
U.S. Concrete to be Relisted on The NASDAQ
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (OTCBB: USCR) today announced that The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC has approved its application for the relisting of its common stock on The NASDAQ Capital Market. U.S. Concrete’s common stock will resume trading on The NASDAQ when the market opens on Tuesday, February 1, 2011... - February 01, 2011 - US Concrete
SMART Turbine Inc. Negotiating Phase 1 Capital Investments
Smart Turbine Inc. has developed technology that will significantly improve access to wind energy around the world. In addition to the exponential growth opportunity in the small wind turbine (SWT, under 100kW) market, Smart Turbine Inc. will capitalize on incentive programs with the government to quickly establish a leadership position in the industry. Patent-pending SMART technology presents an attractive opportunity for investors in a $1 billion market for home and commercial wind energy. - January 31, 2011 - Smart-Turbine Inc.
Official Launch of the Bellwether Capital US FX Offshore Investment Fund
Financial market maven Aidan Doyle, in conjunction with Bellwether Capital Management, LP and Baron Forex Inc, are proud to announce the creation and launch of the Bellwether Capital Management US FX Offshore Investment Fund. - January 29, 2011 - Bellwether Capital Management, LP
Million-Dollar IPO Predictions for 2011 in This Month's Business Review India
India’s finance markets have seen a flood of IPOs in the past few years. IPOs have recently made wonderful gains in the Indian market, showing the world how gracefully India is walking on the path of progress. The Coal India IPO and Manganese Ore India Ltd (MOIL) IPO, two low-profile heroes of the Indian IPO industry have stunned the markets with their outstanding performance in 2010. - January 27, 2011 - WDM Group
Julie Riddell Elected Board Chair of New College Library Association (NCLA)
Riddell Financial's Julie Riddell Assumes Leadership of the New College Library Association Board of Directors. - January 27, 2011 - Riddell Financial
ePlanet Ventures Becomes ePlanet Capital
ePlanet Ventures' name change to ePlanet Capital reflects their evolution into a global growth and expansion stage investor with a focus on high-growth emerging markets. - January 26, 2011 - ePlanet Capital
Houseinthesun.com Goes Rental
Four months after launching its website, the property portal www.houseinthesun.com presents a new section for holiday rentals. "The rental section is a result of listening to our partner agents. Many of the property agents in sunny countries work with both sales and rental. The development of... - January 26, 2011 - House in the sun Scandinavia AB
NABCAP Premier Advisor Announces "Lomsdalen Wealth Management Included as Premier Advisor in Phoenix Business Journal"
Lomsdalen Wealth Management recognized as elite advisory practice, National Association of Board Certified Advisory Practice Phoenix Business Journal February 2011 (Issue). - January 24, 2011 - Lomsdalen Wealth Management,Inc.
Portfolio Evaluations, Inc. (PEI) Gains New Talent
Portfolio Evaluations, Inc. experiences growth and gains new talent in its Dallas office. - January 23, 2011 - Portfolio Evaluations, Inc.
Why is Latin America Worth Investing in? This Month in Latino Business Review
The January issue of Latino Business Review presents an article featuring those countries with a positive peak in the real estate market. Constant growth in the last few years has established them as the new investment alternative for global investors. Find out why Peru, despite not being thought... - January 21, 2011 - WDM Group
New York City Foreclosure Listings in Q4 2010 Down 32% from 2009 Levels
The number of new scheduled NYC foreclosure auctions (487) was down 26% in Q4 2010 compared to Q3 2010, and was down 32% from Q4 2009 (712). - January 19, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
Investor Solutions Sponsors Orange Bowl Regatta
IS was a Gold Level Sponsor at the 2010 Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta - January 19, 2011 - Investor Solutions
Denko Group Gold Funds Up on EU Debt Concerns
Denko Group Gold Funds continued higher last week on unrelenting worries about indebted euro zone member states, while acquisitions by investors and manufacturers pushed up premiums for gold bullion to their highest in nearly twenty three months. - January 18, 2011 - Denko Group
Vienna Derivatives Exchange Announces New Agricultural Product Range
VDEREX announces that it will expand its commodity trading product range to agricultural commodities in 2011. - January 14, 2011 - Vienna Derivatives Exchange
Investor Profile Offers a 50% Rebate on Annual Broker Fees for ISAs and Unit Trusts
Investor Profile has launched a New Year Sale with all new customers transferring their existing ISA and Unit Trust investments benefitting from a 50% annual broker fee rebate. - January 14, 2011 - Investor Profile
2011 American Finance Fellow Elected
The Fellows of the AFA have elected Milton Harris of the University of Chicago as the 2011 Fellow of the Association. - January 13, 2011 - American Finance Association
2011 Fischer Black Prize
The American Finance Association announces the award of the 2011 Fischer Black Prize. - January 13, 2011 - American Finance Association
Forex-Metal Introduces iPhone and iPad Application
Forex-Metal announces the launch of its iPhone and iPad trading application that will allow its clients to access forex and CFD trading anywhere using their iPhone or iPads. - January 12, 2011 - Forex-Metal
SMEStorage Announces a New Capital Injection and Appoints a New Board Advisor
SMEStorage, the multi cloud data access company, has received a capital investment and elected Dan Stone as a board advisor. - January 08, 2011 - Storage Made Easy
Thomas W. Balcom of IBIS Wealth Management Named President of Financial Planning Association of Broward County
IBIS Wealth Management, a fee-only, Registered Investment Advisor firm with locations in Boca Raton and Miami, Florida, is pleased to announce that Founder, Thomas W. Balcom, CFP®, CAIA, MBA, has been elected as 2011 President of the Florida Planning Association of Broward County. - January 08, 2011 - IBIS Wealth
Navasota Group is Seeking Graduates
A well established, fast-growing Private Equity firm is searching for a dynamic, independent, sharp, out-of-the box thinker to join their Private Equity team. - January 08, 2011 - Navasota Group
Navasota Group Eyes New VC Report for China
A new Venture Capital report about China has caught Navasota Group’s eye. - January 07, 2011 - Navasota Group