Present during the event were Ahmed Mohammed Al Midfa, Chairman of SCCI; Mohammed Ali Al Serkal and Mohammed Salim Al Musharrekh, board members; Hussein Mohammed Al Mahmoudi, Director General of SCCI; Mohammed Ahmed Amin, Assistant Director General of Economic and International Affairs, SCCI; SCCI officials and board members, banking and financial sectors representatives from Sharjah and the rest of the UAE . Participants were introduced to strategic solutions that included keeping track of the latest updates on the UAE stock market; making use of investment tools to expand business portfolios; aiming to reach sustained development and joining in the unified effort to strengthen the business community’s role in supporting the national economy. Mohammed Ahmed Amin, Assistant Director General of Economic and International Affairs, SCCI, said, “This seminar aims to tackle an important and critical topic in today’s business community, which is how to develop and expand your business amid the global financial crisis. Today’s seminar, which is being held in partnership with the ADFS and the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), sought to discuss key developments and forecasts in the UAE financial market; actively promote the use of investment tools to help strengthen business and investment portfolios and encourage the private sector to reinforce their business ties with both the government and the banking and finance sectors to achieve more development,” Mohammed Amin added. read more

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REC is a leading vertically integrated player in the solar energy industry. REC is among the world’s largest producers of polysilicon and wafers for solar applications, and a rapidly growing manufacturer of solar cells and modules. REC is also engaged in project development activities in selected PV segments. Founded in Norway, REC is an international solar company, employing more than 4,100 people worldwide. This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. read more

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The annual Trading & Investing Seminars & Expo held Friday 29 October and Saturday 30 October is Australia?s largest investor education event, with more than 80 exhibitors. Over 60 investment experts will be speaking at daily seminars on everything from shares, super and property to resources, foreign exchange and the global markets, to a dedicated seminar stream in Mandarin Chinese and a Workshop for Women dedicated to educating female investors of all levels. Stockbrokers, financial advisers, trading experts, technical chartists and representatives from groups such as the Australian Investors Association, Australian Shareholders Association, Australian Technical Analysts Association and the Australian Taxation Office will be present. The educational program will focus on how to counter the many concerns investors have today including how to hedge against another market crash, identify smaller hot stocks and trade currencies. read more

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A university-wide business plan competition with a first place prize of $30,000 has been launched by the College of Business Administration. The New Venture Competition allows students from all fields of study to create a business plan to better the success of Central Michigan University students and Michigan?s economy. Prizes will be given for the top three business plans ?” $30,000 for first place, $10,000 for second and $5,000 for third. Teams of two to five students will develop business plans of their choice. Business plans will be judged by senior-level investors and industry leaders. CBA will offer free seminars, guest speakers and mentors to guide students in creating a successful business plan. read more

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Brett Hammond, PhD, managing director and chief investment strategist for TIAA-CREF, will lead each seminar. Hammond frequently speaks on issues relating to the macro economy, financial markets and long-term investing and has been featured in many prominent media outlets, including The New York Times , Washington Post , Forbes. During this seminar, Hammond will partner with Alicia Waltenberger, a wealth planning specialist with TIAA-CREF, to take a look at the effects of the upcoming expiration of tax cuts. Hammond, who advises TIAA-CREF clients across the country in person and through regular video and audio podcasts and articles, is responsible for asset allocation modeling and institutional advising, economic and market commentary, and investment product and portfolio research at TIAA-CREF. Before joining TIAA-CREF, Hammond held positions at the National Academy of Sciences, the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of California, Berkeley. Hammond earned a bachelor?s degree in economics and political science from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. read more

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Now, at a time when Michigan desperately needs to create jobs, Grand Angels is looking for a few more investors — and preferably a younger generation of investor — who are willing to put their money and time behind startup companies that have great potential. AuerAnd one way to achieve that goal is to convince more high-net-worth individuals in Michigan to become angel investors, either through joining an existing network or forming a new one, Michigan Venture Capital Association Executive Director LeAnn Auer said. Michigan ranks high nationally in the number of high-net-worth individuals who not only could reap profits but could aid the state economy by becoming angel investors and backing young companies that can grow rapidly, Auer said. Angel investors operate similarly to venture capitalists, though they typically invest smaller amounts into startup companies — $25,000 to $35,000 individually for each deal — and for longer periods — five to seven years, on average. At a seminar last week in Grand Rapids sponsored by the MVCA and MEDC, May told existing investors and prospective angels that the current economic climate makes the time right for high-net-worth individuals to consider becoming an angel investor. As venture capital becomes more niche, angel investors can step in and support entrepreneurs seeking to bring innovations to market amid an economic recovery, he said. read more

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The objective of the conference was to show the attendees they could syndicate capital and form a pool so rather than brokering hard money transactions, they can become the principal and make the loan decision. One of the speakers at the seminar likened the creation of a fund or a pool to the establishment of a bank, where the investors are the depositors and the syndicator or promoter is the president of the bank. Some of those people will likely attend our program in Reno this November (the Real Estate Syndication & Dealmaking Symposium), because the focus of that program is the nuts and bolts of how to make it happen. A leader in real estate syndication, the company invests in properties and offers seminars to assist others in acquiring the skills needed to raise syndicate capital to acquire properties. Imagine knowing how to pool funds to purchase any real estate investment, whether it is for single family, multi-family, commercial, or another kind of investment property. read more

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Investor Kevin Westenberg had already instructed his legal team to contact St James’s Place (SJP) before this week’s protest outside an investor seminar at the prestigious London Goring Hotel. Westenberg claims Peter Carron, a former senior partner at SJP, sold an investment in which Carron had direct ties but did not declare his interests. As a result, Westenberg took to the streets, holding a large banner outside the entrance to this week’s event telling of his grievances with the wealth management firm. Paul Wilson, divisional director at St James’s Place Wealth Management said the company remains open to further settlement discussions with Westenberg. read more

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Mathieu Mazur-Goulet has three tenants living in the house he bought a year ago in an up-and-coming Ottawa neighbourhood, but he’s still waiting to break even. The 26-year-old government policy analyst bought the triplex for $257,000 and expected he’d pull in $2,700 each month to cover his fixed costs and return a modest profit. But unexpected repair costs have made what he thought would be a great long-term investment a major drain on his personal savings. The Toronto Real Estate Board says the number of leased properties is on the rise; between May and August, 6,712 condominiums and townhouses were rented – an increase of 18 per cent from last year’s figures. But new small-scale landlords are often hit with the costs of unexpected repairs, the struggle to find good tenants and the stress of not knowing whether the rent will be paid each month. Now, with all three units occupied, he’s bringing in $2,700 a month in rent, while trying to stay on top of expenses of $2,500 (which include mortgage payments, insurance and property tax as well as some repairs). read more

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