Financial Advisors | Financial Services News for 06/21/2010



Corn Products to buy AkzoNobel's National Starch arm for $1.3 bln
Westchester, Illinois-based Corn Products expects the deal to be accretive by the end of 2011 and generate cost synergies of at least $50 million...

Overseas investment not just about buys
Cooperation has now become an essential part of Chinese companies' overseas expansion plans, said the CEO of A Capital, the exclusive financial advisor of Fosun, Sunday...

Offer circular for Parkway out this week
PETALING JAYA: While speculation remains rife as to whether a bidding war may ensue over Singapore's Parkway Holdings Ltd, some clarity on the matter should surface as early as this Thursday...

PBOC advisor: Further yuan rate reform won't hurt exports
Further yuan exchange rate reforms won't have a strong impact on China's export-oriented enterprises, said Li Daokui, an advisor from the People's Bank of China, responding to the concern that a higher yuan rate will hit exporters hard...

Castle Harlan Completes Acquisition of Manufacturer of Branded.
The total transaction is valued at approximately $160 million before working capital adjustments...

Financial Focus
Now that summer is officially here, you may be looking forward to vacations, barbecues, ballgames and other events of the season...

Market Wire - Yvette E. Landau Joins Monarch Board of Directors
June 18, 2010 -- Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (Monarch) (NASDAQ: MCRI) announced today that its board of directors elected Yvette E. Landau to serve as...

It could be a tricky day as financial markets closely watch China's currency policy shift
It could be a tricky day in financial markets on Monday after China announced it would end its nearly two year-old currency peg against the US dollar...

'Clueless' England Stars Savaged By Fans
England's dreadful World Cup performance against Algeria has earned the team a savaging from fans and the media at home and here in South Africa...

7-Part Mini Course Offers Tips on Saving Money and Enjoying a Simpler, Happier Life
The Free Frugal Email Newsletter and mini course are available at 7-part mini course helps readers understand how saving money on daily expenses can lead to financial freedom and result in a simpler, happier way of life...

Corn Products International to Acquire National Starch for $1.3.
Corn Products International, Inc. , a leading global provider of ingredient solutions for diversified industries, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire National Starch, a New Jersey-based global provider of specialty starches, from AkzoNobel, the largest global coatings and specialty chemicals company, ...

DeProspo's Valley View motives, ties questioned
Four years ago, as elected officials in upstate Essex County were contemplating the future of a public nursing home with mounting costs, four men showed up at a government meeting to encourage the county to privatize its facility and offer themselves as potential buyers...

Market Wire - New Island Recieves Unsolicited Takeover Bid From Anaconda Mining and Engages Financial and Legal Advisors
June 16, 2010 -- New Island Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: NIS) ("New Island") reports that on June 11, 2010, Anaconda Mining Inc....

Market Wire - Oil Sands Sector Fund Declares Quarterly Distribution
June 18, 2010 -- Oil Sands Sector Fund (the "Fund") (TSX: OSF.UN) is pleased to announce a quarterly cash distribution of $0.125 per unit. The...

Officer's widow holds fundraiser to help others heal
A Denver police officer who was gunned down five years ago is remembered Sunday with a memorial fundraiser...

Business Wire - Advisors Named in Mediacom Communications Going-Private Proposal
June 17, 2010 -- Advisors Named in Mediacom Communications Going-Private Proposal MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION (Nasdaq:...

You Don't Have to Be a Millionaire to Invest for Retirement With .
Bill Humphrey, Vice President of self directed retirement custodian Entrust New Direction, said, 'Many of our clients with relatively small nest eggs find ways to invest in gold with their IRAs, regardless of the gold rate.'For example, fractional Gold American Eagle Coins were just released for 2010...

St. Joseph News - Press - Shannon Beam
June 19, 2010 -- EUREKA, Mo. -- David Shannon Beam, 37, was ushered into God's presence June 17, 2010, at his home in Eureka. Shannon was born...

Stocks up on better US performance
THE stock market performed strongly this morning, after a better performance by the US market at the end of last week...

Bank of Canada clings to low rates on strong dollar
Cutting interest rates in the midst of a financial meltdown may seem like a jog in the park for Mark Carney, the governor of the Bank of Canada, compared to the quandary he now faces...

Times of India, The - DTC fine print may be taxing [India Business]
June 17, 2010 -- MUMBAI: The government's decision not to tax withdrawals from pension funds, provident funds and life insurance schemes may have brought cheer...

Stanford Investment Group, Inc. Presents Webinar on Understanding Long-Term Care
- Stanford Investment Group, Inc. an independent investment advisor and broker-dealer, in conjunction with Peter Gaudio of JK Insurance Inc. presented a Webinar on UNDERSTANDING LONG-TERM CARE. As part of Stanford Investment Group Inc.'s continuing series to provide its clients and centers of influence with educational tools, Talia Pierluissi, a Wealth Advisor, CFP , CDFA at the firm moderated a discussion on Long-Term Care, presented by Peter Gaudio of JK Insurance, Inc. Peter is a Chartered Financial Consultant (CHFC), a licensed Securities Principal. He holds an MBA and has over thirty years experience in the financial services industry. He is a frequent lecturer on insurance, estate planning and financial planning topics. Peter's presentation included: an overview on Long-Term Care; reasons we need to plan for it; care options and costs; types of Long-Term Care coverage; evaluating the options; examples and additional optional features. Peter started the discussion by defining what Long-Term Care is, "It is help required for Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Today we are living longer and generational families no longer live together to help care for each other so the likelihood of needing outside help due to sudden injury, illness, and gradual physical or cognitive decline is very real. Long-Term Care is intended to maintain the patient rather than cure the condition. Long-Term Care affects a large segment of the population as 40% of those currently receiving Long-Term Care services are adults 18 to 64 years old, and 70% of adults over age 65 eventually require some form of care." It is impossible to know, if, when or how long a Long-Term Care event may be. At a minimum it is best to assume three to six years. Planning for Long-Term Care protection is a personal decision, however, covering the cost of care is often easier to deal with when one is in their peak earning years, rather than waiting until retirement. The costs of care vary by state and region. Peter discussed the various types of Long-Term Care coverage and provided an analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each option in comparison to self-insurance. He also pointed out benefits available for Long-Term Care policies for businesses and individuals. In summary, Gaudio summarized, "Long-Term Care is potentially a long, complex and expensive process with a high probability of occurrence. The services and products available to meet these needs have evolved and are supported by government legislation through favorable tax treatment of benefits and certain tax deductions. The potential solutions to Long-Term Care problems are found in a variety of products which can be combined to maximize benefits." At the conclusion of the presentation Talia Pierluissi, moderated a question and answer session with Peter Gaudio and the webinar participants. For more information, and to view the Long-Tern Care Webinar please check our website http://www.stanfordinvestment.com under News & Resources, Webinars. Additionally, Peter Gaudio's contact is: Petergaudio(at)jkinsurance(dot)com and (408) 246-2701 Stanford Investment Group, Inc., located in California's Silicon Valley, has 27 years of experience guiding clients through many economic cycles and market changes. Stanford Investment Group, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor and FINRA member Broker/Dealer is not affiliated with Stanford University. Any views, opinions and/or material stated are solely those of Peter Gaudio. (CA Insurance No. 0534641) Statements represented in this material are expectations or beliefs of future events and involve known or unknown uncertainties and risks which could cause actual results, performance and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this material. Investing involves risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and are subject to change based on financial market, economic and legislative conditions. # # # Media Contact: Stanford Investment Group, Inc. Joya Whitford (650) 941-1717..

Market Wire - Perceptron to Present at June 25 Sidoti Micro Cap Conference in New York City
June 18, 2010 -- Perceptron, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRCP), a leading provider of non-contact measurement and inspection solutions for industrial and commercial...

Business Wire - Alexandra (Alex) Mores Forms Advisory Financial Group
June 16, 2010 -- Experienced industry professionals form Advisory Financial Group led by Alex Mores. Launched with an impressive list of loyal clients and former...

Flood victims set to pursue class action
VICTIMS of the late 2009 floods' crisis are set to use an independent report they have commissioned as a "precursor" to a multi-million euro law suit against the state...

Xinhua News Agency - CEIS - IMF advisor calls for Europe-China cooperation in reforming int'l
June 16, 2010 -- IMF advisor calls for Europe-China cooperation in reforming int'l market PARIS, June 16 (Xinhua) -- The special adviser to IMF...

Business Wire - Hatteras Funds Opening New York Office
June 16, 2010 -- Hatteras Funds Opening New York Office RALEIGH, N.C. & NEW YORK -- Hatteras Funds, a leading provider of unique alternative...

Haskins family, Kappa Delta sorority create scholarship to memorialize student
The late Susan Haskins was known for her genuine and caring spirit by friends and family...

MSP1 Software Starts New Financial Year Aggressively. Signs Up 23 Partners Before Q1 Ends in 2010.
MSP1 Software starts the new financial year aggressively in India. Post the launch of hosted Manage Workplace, MSP1 has added 23 new partners into their channel in India...

Denver CPA Firm, Holben Hay Husman, Announces Name Change to Holben Hay Balzer CPAs, LLC
The Denver CPA firm, Holben Hay Husman, has changed its name to Holben Hay Balzer CPAs, LLC effective immediately...



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