The heart of private equity’s political problem
By Dan Primack Fron CNN Money Can a new crop of private equity candidates avoid Mitt Romney’s mistakes? It may be harder than it looks. FORTUNE — Politico today published an in-depth piece on how several private equity executives are…
Why Starbucks’ Mobile Payment Success Is Good News for You Featured
From Inc.Com Starbucks is dominating the mobile payment market–which could bode well for smaller, independent businesses. According to a new report by Berg Insights, one company in particular is dominating the mobile payment market: Starbucks. The multi-national coffee chain’s payment…
Brazilian Gold signs Non-Binding Letter of Intent for acquisition of not less than 50.95% of BGC
Brazilian Gold Corporation (TSXV: BGC) (“Brazilian Gold” or “BGC”) is pleased to announce that it has signed an indicative, non-binding and conditional letter of intent (“LOI”) with Kingwell Group Limited (“Kingwell”) pursuant to which Kingwell may make a general cash…
The Resort at Isla Palenque engages local people in eco-tourism adventure
by eturbonews.com CHICAGO, Ill. – Since the opening of the first six rooms of its luxury hotel in February, the new private island resort on Isla Palenque, in Panama, has received glowing reviews and sold out its exclusive Founders Club…
THE COOLEST INTERNSHIP IN CAYMAN CONTEST LAUNCHED
Cayman Enterprise City encourages Cayman’s youth to use technology and get creative. The Cayman Islands’ Special Economic Zone, Cayman Enterprise City, launched a contest recently entitled ‘The Coolest Internship in Cayman’. The two lucky young people that win the contest…
Santander (Brasil)’s CHF125m notes rated Baa1
StockMarketWire.com – Moody’s Investors Service has assigned a Baa1 foreign currency senior unsecured debt rating to the 1.125% CHF125m senior unsecured notes issued by Banco Santander (Brasil). The notes – issued by Banco Santander (Brasil) (Sant Br), acting through its…
Hong Kong stocks fall and Japan stocks sink on Abe speech, lead Asia losses
By V. Phani Kumar, MarketWatch HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Japanese stocks swooned in volatile trading action Wednesday after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s blueprint to spur long-term economic growth fell short of expectations. Most other regional markets declined after a weak…
Fraudster Eric Resteiner seeks funding for ‘mind-reading scientist’
by David Marchant, OffshoreAlert Released from prison three years ago and with judgments of $60 million against him still outstanding, convicted investment fraudster Eric Resteiner, 54, is back in business, operating from the Seychelles and Singapore. For more on this…
New CANARI programme for long-term prosperity announced
Caribbean research and action learning programme developed for more equitable and sustainable economic development The Caribbean Green Economy Action Learning Group (GE ALG) has produced a regional programme of work to help move the region towards economic development that is…
Enjoy a gala fundraiser dinner dance and build a hospital
by Bill Tingling What if we had a safe and secure environmentally sustainable wellness facility that could accommodate the well, and the sick alike? What if you had the opportunity to enjoy the finest medical care, the most beautiful Negril…
