Citi Considers South Africa for World Government Bond Index
Citi announced that the South African Government Bond Index has become eligible for inclusion in its World Government Bond Index (WGBI). Its April 2012 profile has satisfied all three WGBI requirements size, credit, and lack of barriers to entry. If South Africa continues to meet all WGBI criteria with the May and
IPNav Valuation Adopted in AOL Patent Sale to Microsoft
The Announced $1.1B Purchase by Microsoft of Approximately 800 AOL Patents Confirms IPNav Valuation IP Navigation Group, the leading full service patent monetization firm, saw its valuation of the AOL patent portfolio adopted by the market when Microsoft announced plans to acquire a portfolio of 800 patents from AOL
China Merchants Securities (HK) Co., Ltd. Implements NASDAQ OMX’s SMARTS Broker to Manage Equities Surveillance
China Merchants Securities (HK) Co, Ltd. (“CMS”), a wholly owned subsidiary of China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd (“China Merchants Securities”), has implemented NASDAQ OMX’s SMARTS Broker solution for surveillance and compliance monitoring of its equities trading activity. CMS’ compliance team will use the SMARTS
Photo Release — United Vision Marketing Firm Offers to Acquire RIM Black Berry in Stock Swap Deal
The Move Will Help Create Sustainable Growth in the Global Economy United Vision Marketing Firms CEO announces today that they are making an offer to Research In Motion (RIM) to acquire its Black Berry assets. The decision was made to acquire RIM after a strategy session with UVMF’s board members and consultants and
Ebix Enters Medical E-Learning & M-Learning Markets by Acquiring Montreal Based Taimma Communications Inc.
Taimma to be merged into Ebix’s A.D.A.M. Division Expands Ebix’s Reach into the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries Ebix to use Taimma’s Mobile expertise to sell Medical Apps on Apple’s iTunes Store Ebix, Inc. (Nasdaq:EBIX), a leading international supplier of On Demand software and E commerce services to the
Photo Release: KResearch economic outlook over the remainder of 2012
Recently, at KASIKORNBANK, Phahon Yothin Main Branch, Ms. Wiwan Tharahirunchote, Executive Chairman, and KResearch team leaders of KASIKORN RESEARCH CENTER, held a press conference on the Thai economic trend during the remainder of 2012,. The full year economy is expected to grow 4.5 6 %
Factiva Extends Asia Reach With Coverage in Korean
Factiva has significantly extended its reach in Asia with the launch of Korean language coverage and the addition of several leading South Korean news publications. Beginning Mar. 28, Factiva will include content from Maeil Business Newspaper, The Herald Business and Korea Newswire. Content from JoongAng Ilbo,
Photo Release: ?KBank is thrilled to give away grand prizes every month!? promotion for K-Credit Cardholders
Recently, at KASIKORNBANK Headquarters, Mr. Pakorn Partanapat, Executive Vice President, presented a Mercedes Benz C 200, valued at 2.7 million Baht to Mr. Pongsak Bamrungchai, a K Credit Cardholder who won the grand prize under the campaign “KBank is thrilled to give away grand prizes every month!” with a combined
Photo Release: Bangkok Bank holds second ?Share & Learn? seminar: ?The role of Sri Muang Central market in the development of agricultural products?
Bangkok Bank Executive Chairman Kosit Panpiemras (seated, middle) presided over the seminar: “The role of Sri Muang Central market in the development of agricultural products”, sharing his knowledge and information about ways to develop the market together. He is pictured with the co lecturer at the seminar Mr.
Fitch Rates Bank of Ayudhya?s THB80bn Programme ?F1+(tha)?
Fitch Ratings has assigned Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited’s (BAY; ‘AA (tha)’/Stable) unsubordinated unsecured short term debenture programme of up to THB80bn, with a maturity not exceeding 270 days, a National Short Term rating of ‘F1+(tha)’. The proceeds raised from the programme will be used mainly for the