According to ProNicaragua, the country's FDI were more than doubled in a span of two years. According to Nicaraguan investment promotion firm ProNicaragua, the country experienced a large boost in foreign direct investments last year, putting the South American nation in the international investment spotlight.
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'Super Angels' provide better chances for UK upstarts
Angel investors are saving the upstarts in the UK, according to a Deloitte poll. Recent studies show that a new breed of 'super angel investors' are driving the United Kingdom's economic growth by filling the void left by the absence of traditional venture funds for upstart firms.
Morocco is new investment hub - Analysts
Due to free trade agreements with many nations, Morocco is set to become the next investment hub, analysts said.
UK tops Philippine foreign portfolio investments
The Philippines' foreign portfolio investments increased in June, said the country's central bank.
Alternative investments are "accidents waiting to happen" - Galvin
Mass. Secretary Galvin launched an investigation on complex investment options to seniors. An investigation on higher risk investments was initiated by Massachusetts Secretary William Galvin today.
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The European Union plans to set aside US $22 billion to finance research for various industries. The European Union recommended a US $22 billion (Eur 17.
Vivus Inc signed an impotence drug deal with Italy's Menarini Group for Eur95 million. Vivus Inc announced that it signed a contract with Italy's Menarini Group worth Eur95 million or US$121.
Heliae raise US$28.4 million from current and new investors to promote algae-based specialty merchandises.
Assocham said that investments have dropped in India in a report released today. Assocham, one of India's associations of chambers of industry and commerce reported today that direct investments in the country are looking at a bleak future.
Allergan Inc became US$9.6 billion cheaper for acquirers who would want to purchase the Botox wrinkle treatment.
In a recent study, the United Kingdom leads the merger and acquisitions investments in Africa. Companies from the United Kingdom have made the most investments in mergers and acquisitions in the African continent within the last 10 years, according to a study made by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
According to J.P. Morgan, Dubai Holding could earn about US$1 billion by selling its minority shares in two telecom firms.
Indian investments in the US have surpassed a record of US$11 billion according to a study by the US India Business Council.
A study has found that Academic endowments to Africa outperformed the US S&P 500 in the past decade.
