Financial Advisors | Financial Services News for 04/02/2009



Highlighting Recent FBI "Ponzi" Scheme Investigations
Given current market conditions, there has been no shortage of Ponzi investment schemes, perpetrators, and victims...

Details of Calipari deal settled quickly
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- In two years, the University of Kentucky couldn't agree to a formal contract with men's basketball coach Billy Gillispie...

Some tips on handling money, avoiding debts
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is part of an ongoing series offering tips and information for businesses, job-seekers and consumers...

Zuma decision: DA waiting with bated breath
The DA will consider taking legal action if the National Prosecuting Authority opts to drop corruption charges against ANC President Jacob Zuma without providing a "satisfactory" explanation...

BMO Named One of Canada's Best Employers for New Canadians
The award is a reflection of BMO's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which creates a workplace that respects and celebrates diverse backgrounds...

For Africa, G-20 Expected to Seek Greater Market Access, Growth in Trade
Inter Parliamentary Union British Group here on Wednesday held discussion with its Ethiopian counterpart...

Emerging Contact Center Analytics Apps Are Reducing Contact Center Costs by 5%-10%
DMG Consulting, the leader in contact center analytics research and market analysis, today published the Contact Center Analytics: Emerging Customer Experience and Desktop Analytics Solutions Report...

PR Newswire - Industry Coalition Hails U.S. Congress Green Bank Act
March 24, 2009 -- Green Bank Financing of Clean Energy and Efficiency Projects Will Jump-Start New Era of Private Investment in Critical Clean Energy Infrastructure...

Business Wire - FundQuest Launches Fact-Sheets-On-Demand for Funds, ETFs, and Model Portfolios
March 25, 2009 -- BOSTON -- FundQuest has launched new technology that enables advisors to create investment fact-sheets on-demand with a single-click....

Business Wire - Ramco-Gershenson Announces Intention to Review Strategic and Financial Alternatives and Adoption of Limited Duration Shareholder Rights Plan
March 25, 2009 -- FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (NYSE:RPT) announced today that it is undertaking a review of potential...

Oak Hill Capital Names Art Collins as Senior Advisor
Oak Hill Capital Partners announced today that it has named Arthur D. Collins, Jr...

G20 puts IMF at centre of crisis response
World leaders will impose new financial rules on Thursday and triple the war chest of the International Monetary Fund to fight the worst economic crisis since the 1930s, sources at the G20 summit said...

AVEC Announces Today the Appointment of Miguel A. Gonzales as the.
Axial Vector Energy Corporation announces the appointment of Miguel A. Gonzales as the Director of the Company and Head of the Audit Committee...

Market Wire - NewMarket Technology, Inc. Announces Investment Bank Advisor on Management Buyback Plan to Purchase Up to 10 Million Shares
March 24, 2009 -- NewMarket Technology, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NMKT)today announced executing a strategic consulting agreement with aninvestment bank advisor to counsel...

Business Wire - Putnam Investments Launches New Defined Contribution Platform
March 25, 2009 -- Firm partners with FASCore for recordkeeping in the Defined Contribution space to provide âÂEURœlow-cost,...

Market Wire - / CORRECTION - New Leaf Paper Secures $5 Million Equity Investment
March 25, 2009 -- In the news release, "New Leaf PaperSecures $5 Million Equity Investment," issued earlier today by New LeafPaper, we are advised by the company...

Terror and the UNRWA
In recent years, billions of dollars have poured into Gaza from hundreds of countries and international organizations...

Business Wire - Putnam Investments Launches New Defined Contribution Platform
March 25, 2009 -- Firm partners with FASCore for recordkeeping in the Defined Contribution space to provide âÂEURœlow-cost,...

NovaGold Resources Inc.: NovaGold Provides Update on New Galore Creek Project Advisors
EUR¦ financial advisor to assist the Company in securing financing for its Galore Creek copper-gold-silver project in northwestern British Columbia EUR¦..

The General Business Advisor, A General Practitioner For Business
There are many types of business advisors - financial, legal, insurance, special projects, etc...

PHH Corporation Announces Addition of New Independent Director to.
PHH Corporation today announced the appointment on March 30, 2009, of James O. Egan to Class I of the Board of Directors...

Florida man sentenced for defrauding Fulton County Sheriff's Department
A former investment advisor with MetLife Financial Services who defrauded the Fulton County Sheriff's Department in 2003 was sentenced Nov. 15 to prison and was ordered to pay $2.4 million in restitution EUR¦..

Financial Futures
Washington Post columnist Martha Hamilton and financial advisor Diahann W. Lassus were online to answer questions about how to make smart decisions while preparing for retirement EUR¦..

Business Newsmakers
With more than 26 years combined experience in the financial services industry, the Zandi & Schenden Group focuses on long-term financial strategies for their clients, offering a comprehensive range of customized investment strategies to help meet financial planning, insurance planning and estate planning needs...

Gramercy Capital Corp. Settles $175 Million Unsecured Credit Facility .
Gramercy made a cash payment of $45.0 million and agreed to pay over time an additional $15.0 million from a portion of free cash flow generated by the Company's collateralized debt obligations...

PR Newswire - NewPage Sells Niagara Hydroelectric Facility to Northbrook Wisconsin, LLC
March 24, 2009 -- CHICAGO and MIAMISBURG, Ohio, March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Northbrook Wisconsin, LLC and NewPage Corporation announced today the completion of the...

Turin Networks Announces Completion of Merger with Force10 Networks
Turin Networks today announced the completion of the merger with Force10 Networks...

Market Wire - Ivernia Comments on Unsolicited Take-Over Proposal
March 25, 2009 -- Ivernia Inc. (TSX: IVW) Ivernia announces that it is aware of the press release issued on March 24, 2009 by Griffin Mining Limited indicating it...

MTN Offers $450 Million for Kenyan Company Stake, Standard Says
Inter Parliamentary Union British Group here on Wednesday held discussion with its Ethiopian counterpart...

Business Wire - Mercer Announces Expanded Distribution of Its Defined Contribution Administration Services for Retirement Plan Sponsors and Advisors
March 25, 2009 -- NORWOOD, Mass. -- Mercer announced today that it is expanding the distribution of its comprehensive defined contribution (DC) administration...

Minister stresses need for efficiently integrating resources
Basin Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister with the rank of minister said that it is possible to speed up the ongoing ergonomic development in Ethiopia by utilizing the vast water, land and labor resources in the country in an integrated manner...

PM approves new parliamentary calendar
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has approved the new parliamentary calendar according to which, the first session of the National Assembly will be held from April 27 instead of April 9. Confirming the approval of the calendar, advisor of the ministry for parliamentary affairs Izhar Amrohvi said that before getting the approval, ...

-No Diaspora, and for that Matter, No External Powers and.
Inter Parliamentary Union British Group here on Wednesday held discussion with its Ethiopian counterpart...

NovaGold Provides Update on New Galore Creek Project Advisors
EUR¦ financial advisor to assist the Company in securing financing for its Galore EUR¦..



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