How One Broker Hypes Facebook Pre-IPO: Greenberg
CNBC.comJanuary 31, 2012
Then there is Felix Investments, a small New York investment firm. You've probably never heard of Felix, but it has carved out quite a name for itself in the burgeoning market for private shares in companies likely to go public.more »
Bogle Grades Financial System 'D' as Volcker Urges Curbs
BusinessWeekJanuary 31, 2012
John Bogle, 82, popularized index investing. Paul Volcker, 84, broke the back of 15 percent inflation as Federal Reserve chairman in the 1980s. Today, they shared the same stage in New York and this view: confidence in the US financial system is broken ...more »
KSE falls 8 pts on uncertain law and order situation
Pakistan Daily TimesJanuary 31, 2012
“Stocks closed lower in the earnings announcement session at KSE amid thin trade on limited institutional and foreign interest,” said Arif Habib Investments Ltd Director Ahsan Mehanti. “Concerns over law and order situation in the city affected the ...more »
Pension scam again!
The Nation NewspaperJanuary 31, 2012
Interestingly, the combined efforts of the task force and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made the discovery of the fraud possible. We note with delight the synergy and mutually beneficial relationship that exists between the EFCC ...more »
Obama wants small-business bill this year
NewsdayJanuary 31, 2012
Obama said the Homeland Security Department also is seeking ways to change the visa process to attract foreign-born entrepreneurs and high-skilled immigrants to invest in the United States or start new businesses. The State Department also plans a ...more »
Johnston, McNulty say stable oil, gas rules needed
Colorado Springs GazetteJanuary 31, 2012
... will kill additional investment in Colorado," Republican House Speaker Frank McNulty said at the Western Energy Alliance luncheon. Over the years, companies have filed lawsuits challenging local rules, like those in La Plata and Gunnison counties.more »
Commission revokes local attorney's license
Buffalo Grove CountrysideJanuary 31, 2012
Kessel was not only a partner in Omicrom, but his law firm acted as Omicrom's legal counsel, she added. He sold clients on making “investments loans” to Omicron to be used for “trading platforms” and other purported investment opportunities.more »
Johnston, McNulty say stable oil, gas rules needed
Washington ExaminerJanuary 31, 2012
... will kill additional investment in Colorado," Republican House Speaker Frank McNulty said at the Western Energy Alliance luncheon. Over the years, companies have filed lawsuits challenging local rules, like those in La Plata and Gunnison counties.more »
Nuance Introduces eCopy Legal Solution Pack, Streamlining Paper-to-Digital ...
EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)January 31, 2012
“Where we see paper as part of a business workflow within the legal industry, not only do we see inefficiencies with the process, we also see costly manual or outsourced paper processes that could save legal organizations thousands of dollars.more »
The Debate Over Anti-Piracy Laws
Huffington PostJanuary 31, 2012
While acknowledging positive growth, the report said that digital piracy was "rigging the market for legitimate services, stunting growth and jeopardizing investment in music." But the amount of actual economic harm has been hard to quantify, ...more »
Central Europe and Russia Fund, Inc. Announce Increase of Non-Fundamental ...
MarketWatch (press release)January 31, 2012
NEW YORK, Jan 31, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Central Europe and Russia Fund, Inc. /quotes/zigman/153959/quotes/nls/cee CEE +1.55% (the "Fund") announced today that its Board of Directors approved the increase of the Fund's non-fundamental investment...more »
Senate committee talks Iran divestment
Anchorage Daily NewsJanuary 31, 2012
He also said that no changes to Alaska's oil and gas incentives were present in the bill and that only foreign companies could be affected because federal law already prohibits investments in Iran. If the bill becomes law, companies found in violation ...more »
Ex-JC Flowers UK CEO fined $4.5 million for fraudulent invoicing scheme
Channel 6 News OnlineJanuary 31, 2012
LONDON (BNO NEWS) -- Britain's financial regulator on Tuesday fined former JC Flowers UK chief Ravi Sinha a fine of more than £2.8 million ($4.5 million) for a series of fraudulent invoices. The investor has also been banned from working in the sector.more »
Ex-JC Flowers UK CEO fined $4.5 million for fraudulent invoicing scheme
WireUpdateJanuary 31, 2012
By BNO News LONDON (BNO NEWS) -- Britain's financial regulator on Tuesday fined former JC Flowers UK chief Ravi Sinha a fine of more than £2.8 million ($4.5 million) for a series of fraudulent invoices. The investor has also been banned from working in ...more »
RI Steelworks Contractor Pleads Guilty in $4.2M Scam
LoanSafeJanuary 31, 2012
M&M Ironworks performs structural steel work, primarily as a subcontractor, on construction projects. Perretta's guilty plea was announced by US Attorney Peter F. Neronha; Richard DesLauriers, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Boston Field Office; ...more »
