Investments

Sunday, April 30th 2017 - 21:55 UTC
“Argentina offering investors the best opportunity in the past 25 years”

Argentina is offering investors the best opportunity in the past 25 years as President Mauricio Macri reforms the battered Latin American economy, according to real estate developer Eduardo Elsztain, said in an interview with Bloomberg.
Friday, April 28th 2017 - 11:01 UTC
Falklands: Argentine investors project to build a Howard Johnson hotel in Stanley

An Argentine businessman and partner of the US based Howard Johnson, with 37 hotels under that name in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, is attempting to refloat an old project to install a 40 rooms complex in the Falkland Islands, according to media reports in Buenos Aires.
Saturday, April 22nd 2017 - 09:15 UTC
ExxonMobil betting heavily in developing Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale gas

ExxonMobil is planning to speed up investment plans for shale gas drilling in Argentina’s prized Vaca Muerta formation in the Neuquen province. Exxon will start drilling Vaca Muerta in May, by drilling horizontal wells with laterals of 2,500-3,000 meters, Neuquen province governor Omar Gutierrez said this week.
Wednesday, April 19th 2017 - 05:49 UTC
The disputed FIH Group plans to release this week a trading update

FIH Group PLC said on Tuesday it plans to release a trading update later this week which will outline its anticipated results for the recently ended financial year while also updating shareholders on the future strategy following failed takeover offers for the firm.
Wednesday, April 19th 2017 - 04:36 UTC
Gibraltar's football upbeat: FIFA will finance an UEFA category 4 stadium

The Gibraltar Football Association is to buy the Victoria Stadium from the Gibraltar Government, in a move that paves the way for local football teams to play international games at home and, in parallel, will trigger a £16.5m investment in new sport infrastructure around the Rock, reports the Gibraltar Chronicle.
Friday, April 14th 2017 - 18:33 UTC
Falklands: Dolphin Fund desists from taking over FIH Group, at this time

Dolphin Fund Ltd said late Thursday that it has decided not to make an offer for FIH Group PLC at this time, following a letter from the Falkland Islands Government warning FIH about its status should it undertake a change of ownership.
Wednesday, April 12th 2017 - 10:18 UTC
YPF interested in Shell's refinery and network of gasoline stations

Argentina's state-run oil company YPF is among the bidders for Royal Dutch Shell Plc's refinery and network of gasoline stations in Argentina. Other nationally owned oil companies are interested in the assets but YPF is seen as having an edge because of its strong position in Argentina, the reliable industry sources said.
Tuesday, April 11th 2017 - 05:30 UTC
Chinese company buys 50% share of the Veladero mine in Argentina

Barrick Gold and Shandong Gold, a Chinese company, have signed a strategic co-operation agreement that includes half the Veladero gold mine in Argentina. Shandong has agreed to purchase 50% of the Veladero mine in Argentina for US$960 million, and a joint venture will be created to operate it.
Saturday, April 8th 2017 - 07:25 UTC
Positive outcome of ASSI visit to St Helena Airport

Senior Aerodrome Inspector, Justin Rothwell, and Air Traffic Services Inspector, Sarah Lee, from Air Safety Support International (ASSI), the regulator for St Helena Airport, visited the Island recently. The purpose of their visit, according to an official release from the Overseas Territory, was to undertake an audit to consider the extension of the certification of St Helena Airport.
Friday, April 7th 2017 - 11:52 UTC
Manchester City parent company purchases Uruguayan football club

Manchester City's owners have confirmed their purchase of Uruguayan club Atletico Torque as the Abu Dhabi-based investors add to their growing portfolio. City's parent company, City Football Group (CFG), announced second tier Atletico Torque will become part of their global network of clubs.