Heliae raise US$28.4 million from current and new investors to promote algae-based specialty merchandises.
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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.
The cause of currency crises
In order to manage a currency crisis, selling off foreign currency to mop up local currency averts a long term crisis.
Investors in Nigeria more confident - LCCI
According to the third quarter BCI Index, investors in Nigeria are becoming more confident. Business confidence levels in the Nigerian market is steadily improving, said the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the premiere chamber of commerce in the African nation.
Nicaragua makes historic feat, doubles FDI in 2 years
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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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.
A research analyst said that investment banks are eyeing a launch of hedge funds targeting the retail sector.
A study conducted by S&P found that BBB- and higher investment grade companies own majority of debt.
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Wednesday. The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Wednesday:- Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has acquired TV digital recording device company Boxee, the South Korean manufacturer said on Wednesday.
