$1bn Global Opportunistic Fund
Global Investment House has launched the Global Opportunistic Fund II with a capital of $1bn to invest in Pre-IPOs and IPO in the GCC, Middle East and North Africa and Asia. The minimum investment is $1m with an initial drawdown of 50% and the balance after 180 days. The fund opens on April 16 and closes on June 15.
Clifton Savings Bancorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend (Business Wire)
CLIFTON, N.J.----April 19, 2006--The Board of Directors of Clifton Savings Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Clifton Savings Bank, S.L.A., today announced that the Company will pay a cash dividend of $.05 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.
United Community Financial Corp. Announces Increased Earnings for the First Quarter of 2006 ...
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio----April 19, 2006--United Community Financial Corp. , holding company of The Home Savings and Loan Company and Butler Wick Corp. , today reported net income of $6.1 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2006, compared to $4.9 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2005.
Bahrain, credit cards up 17.6%
A survey conducted by the Bahrain Monetary Agency has found that credit card usage in Bahrain continues to increase, with a growth in users of 17.6% recorded in 2005. The survey, conducted by the BMA's Financial Stability Directorate, shows that the number of people owning credit cards in 2005 rose to 157,550, representing 21.7% of Bahrain's population. Total outstanding debt rose 15.9% to $216m in 2005.
Goldman chief in clampdown on hostile bid finance (Reuterey conducted by the Bahrain Monetary Agency has found that credit card usage in Bahrain continues to increase, with a growth in users of 17.6% recorded in 2005. The survey, conducted by the BMA's Financial Stability Directorate, shows that the number of people owning credit cards in 2005 rose to 157,550, representing 21.7% of Bahrain's population. Total outstanding debt rose 15.9% to $216m in 2005.
Goldman chief in clampdown on hostile bid finance (Reuters)
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First Franklin Corporation , the parent of Franklin Savings and Loan Company, Cincinnati, Ohio today announced net income of $189,000 for the first quarter of 2006 compared to earnings of $161,000 for the first quarter of 2005.
First Franklin Corporation (FFHS) Announces Earnings (PR Newswire)
First Franklin Corporation , the parent of Franklin Savings and Loan Company, Cincinnati, Ohio today announced net income of $189,000 for the first quarter of 2006 compared to earnings of $161,000 for the first quarter of 2005.
Personal Finance Daily -- April 14
No one would argue that health-care costs have gotten out of control. Prices for medical services and supplies have consistently run up at three or four times the overall inflation rate for years, and health-care premiums have followed suit. But just because there's no disagreement over the problem doesn't mean there's any consensus on a solution.
Sears chairman assures shareholders of financial health
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (MarketWatch) -- Sears Holdings Corp. Chairman Edward Lampert assured shareholders Wednesday that the company was in strong financial shape, but stopped short of outlining a merchandising or marketing strategy to increase sales at Sears and Kmart stores and regain lost market share.
Hexion updates IPO proposal
Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc. has again changed early plans for an initial public stock offering, this time increasing the share price but detailing a deal that would raise less money.
Capital One earnings due; analysts bullish
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Capital One received bullish comments from analysts on Wednesday on its March master trust data, ahead of the credit card giant's earnings report next week.
iStar Financial Sets First Quarter Earnings Release Date and Webcast (PR Newswire)
iStar Financial Inc. , the leading publicly traded finance company focused on the commercial real estate industry, today announced that it will release its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2006 on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, prior to the opening of the market.
CIT Purchases Remaining Stake Of Joint Venture In China (PR Newswire)
CIT Group Inc. , a leading provider of commercial and consumer finance solutions, announced today that its Vendor Finance division has acquired the remaining 45% ownership stake in its joint venture with two Chinese companies, which was established in 1998.
SCB, Multi-Asset Portfolio
Standard Chartered Bank has introduced its Multi-Asset Portfolio to manage long-term savings. There is a choice of three portfolios, automatic rebalancing, exposure to five asset classes and the use of best of breed portfolios from Schroders.
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