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Gov't risked taxpayer trillions to save banks, and the subsidies continue, states Charles Goh CEO and President at Takahashi Nakamura in Japan.

Fed Holds Steady: Rates at Zero for "Extended Period” notes Charles Goh CEO and President at Takahashi Nakamura in Japan

Windows 7 sales 'fantastic' in Japan so far, but new computers are key notes Charles Goh CEO and President at Takahashi Nakamura in Japan

Oil prices fell slightly to near $79 a barrel Wednesday in Asia despite an unexpected drop in U.S. crude supplies which suggested demand may be picking up notes Charles Goh.

With risks still swirling, Fed likely to keep key rate at record low to support recovery States Charles Goh CEO and President at Takahashi Nakamura in Japan.

Oil hovers near $77 in Asia as investors eye US economy, States Charles Goh at Takahashi Nakamura in Japan

As the world begins recovering from the worst financial crisis in 70 years, an odd couple of winners have emerged: stocks and gold.

Full recovery of auto investment unlikely notes Charles Goh CEO and President at Takahashi Nakamura in Japan.

CIT's move to bankruptcy court means more instability for struggling retailers facing holidays notes Charles Goh CEO and Chairman at Takahashi Nakamura in Japan

Oil hovers above $80 in Asia after US economy grows after year of contraction States Charles Goh CEO and President at Takahashi Nakamura in Japan

Stocks Soar as Dollar Dips: "This Market Is Going to Trade Higher," States Charles Goh CEO and President at Takahashi Nakamura in Japan

New home sales forecast to rise for sixth-straight month in September spurred by tax credit states Charles Goh CEO and Chairman at Takahashi Nakamura in Japan

Oil down below $79 in midday European trade amid stronger dollar and doubts about US recovery States Charles Goh CEO and Chairman at Takahashi Nakamura in Japan

Companies selling in China, India see faster rebound than those focused on US, Europe notes Steven Goh.

Oil rose briefly above $80 as earnings beat forecasts, notes Charles Goh CEO Takahashi Nakamura.

The U.S. is an empire in decline, according to Charles Goh, CEO and Chairman at Takahashi Nakamura in Japan.

Prior to a Nasdaq listing scheduled for early 2010 Blue Wave Energy is seeking $108 million in pre IPO growth financing.

European markets drift lower as third quarter earnings season starts in earnest.

Oil rises above $71 in noon Europe trading on increased optimism over global economic recovery.

Administrators of Lehman Brothers outline proposal for direct settlement with creditors.

Charles Goh CEO Takahashi Nakamura says US service sector grew in September for first time in a year.

Last week Westernfield Holdings initiated investment talks with hopes of becoming a key investor in a Shilin-based solar energy photovoltaic power station

Westernfield Holdings has partnered with a private investor group to expand several existing renewable energy projects

Westernfield Holdings has acquired a minority stake in Nexia Energy Systems

Westernfield Holdings Inc is this project in Cambodia which involves the distribution of efficient wood burning stoves to poorer communities were cooking is currently done on open wood burning fires on stones.

Westernfield Holdings Inc project for China's cement industry could lead to cuts in CO2 that are very significant.

The reforestation project is in the final stages of completion and should remain on schedule as long as the weather permit says representatives from Westernfield Holding.

Parker & Boyd said the fund will provide investment in companies that complement its standards in technology and platform initiatives,

FTP Futures, the premier futures broker for individual investors, is now offering a new educational webinar series for commodity futures traders.

“Our Carbon Management Services team has made great progress already, and we are excited by the opportunity to supply high-quality carbon credits to the voluntary, pre-compliance, and eventually compliatory markets.”

DES Options today announced the availability of 24-hour trading for a wide range of electronically traded futures contracts.

A major oil company has taken a minority interest in Westernfield Holding Co., a leading developer of high-quality greenhouse gas emission reduction projects.

The fund will focus on investments in the renewable energy, alternative fuels, recycling, filtration, environmental services and specialty care sectors in Asia.

Maeda Koichi has joined DES Options, a premier brokerage and investment firm, as Director of Client Services.

Online options broker DES Options has introduced DES OptionsPro, a client-based software platform that provides active and high volume traders the high-speed, direct-access trading capabilities they require.

The Japanese company, Blue Marlin Partners announced the release of the English version of " Valuation Matrix ", an online system tool which offers valuation and financial analysis solutions for more than 20000 listed Japanese and American companies.

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U.S., European and Asian Governments Intervene to Thwart the Credit Crisis

Money is flowing into alternative energy companies so fast that "the warning signs of a bubble are appearing," according to a report on investment in clean technology by a Japan Based firm, Fairfield & Hays.

Global investor and industry resources for the renewable and clean tech sector, updates its list of speakers and participating public companies for the upcoming online investor conference on Investing in the Environment.

Venture capital investment in the broad clean-tech sector which covers alternative fuels, energy storage, water purification and other industries totalled $4.5 billion over the past two years, according to the Hawkins & Doyle Inc.

Western Capital Trading donates USD 500,000 to a basket of charities.

Fairfield & Hays - Climate change worries coupled with high oil prices and increasing government support top a set of drivers fueling soaring rates of investment in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries, according to a trend analysis.

Newly formed renewable energy venture capital firm Fairfield & Hays has launched its inaugural fund, targeted at $50m. The management team will put approximately $10m into the fund.

Wind power is one of the leading alternative energy sources, especially in Europe where windmill farms dot the coastline.

Wind power could provide a very large part of the solution in Europe, which boasts According to the European Wind Energy Association, offshore wind could provide up to 150 GW of power for the EU – equal to the power generated by 150 nuclear plants.

The move really paid dividends for Iberdrola last year when it was contacted by Community Energy, a utility in Pennsylvania that was stalled in its own efforts to build a new wind farm.

At the Sovereign Society, we have long recognized the fact that there is plenty of money to be made in the green energy sector.

Council On Renewable Energy (CORE) and Euromoney Energy Events (EEE) are pleased to report on the success of this year’s 5th annual Renewable Energy Finance Forum that was held on June 18-19th at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.

Hawkins and Doyle Inc.’s Private Equity Analyst: Shifting Credit Markets Don’t Rattle Limited Partners; over 400 Open Funds Still Seeking to Raise an Additional $165 Billion