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Forestry carbon cash boost could ‘help drive forest REDD+ scheme’ claims FRA

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The news that the World Bank’s Forestry Carbon Fund has been boosted by an impressive $180 million in funding, has been welcomed by FRA.

Seattle, United States, January 16, 2013 — The news that the World Bank’s Forestry Carbon Fund has been boosted by an impressive $180 million in funding, has been welcomed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA).

The research and analysis consultancy, specialising in sustainable forestry investments, claims that the extra funding will help improve chances of improving sustainability in countries like Indonesia and Brazil. “Some of these regions are still heavily reliant on the income they get from illegal forestry and being able to offer cash incentives for keeping their forests alive is a major boost to efforts to reduce deforestation.” Stated Peter Collins, FRA’s analysis partner.

The funding will go towards the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF), which pays compensation to communities in developing countries that protect their forests. The extra cash came from Norway, Germany and Finland in an effort to further boost the REDD+ aforestation program.

World Bank vice president for sustainable development, Rachel Kyte, said that the funding is necessary to ensure the move against deforestation continues, “Forests continue to be lost as efforts to get the world on a greener, low-carbon growth path struggle to increase in speed and scale to meet the climate challenges ahead.”

Other support came from Norway’s special envoy for international climate change policy, Hans Brattskar, who explained, “REDD+ needs to move from planning to large scale action already in this decade if we are to maintain the two degree goal.”

Mr Collins added, “We agree that the extra funding is needed to drive the REDD+ program forward in order to keep up with the growing threat of climate change and the impact this is having on some of the most vulnerable communities in the world.”

“The Carbon Fund will bring countries and companies together to create early demand for forest carbon with strong safeguards,” added Brattskar.

About Forestry Research Associates

Forestry Research Associates is a research and advisory consultancy that focuses on forestry management, sustainability issues and forestry investment around the globe.

Media Contact:
Peter Collins
Forestry Research Associates
620 Vineyard Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 316 8394
info@forestry-research.com
http://www.forestry-research.com

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Chi-X Co-Founder, Hirander Misra, to Speak at Golden Networking’s High-Frequency Trading Conference

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Golden Networking brings the World’s Most Influential High-Frequency Trading Conference Series, High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London, March 21 (www.High-Frequency-Trading.info).

New York City, NY, USA (January 16, 2013) — Mr. Hirander Misra, Chairman of Forum Trading Solutions, will call for stricter exchange controls in the wake of “flash crash” events at Golden Networking‘s upcoming High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London, “Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges”, March 21, forum that will provide attendees in London with the most up-to-date review of where this ever-changing industry stands through an inspiring keynote speeches and thought-provoking panels with leaders in the field:

– Professor Alex Preda, Professor of Accounting, Accountability and Financial Management, King’s College
– Mr. Chris Skinner, Chairman, Financial Services Club
– Mr. Edgar Perez, Author, The Speed Traders
– Ms. Izabella Kaminska, Blogger, FT Alphaville
– Dr. Magrino Bini, Statistical Arbitrage Portfolio Manager, Millennium Partners
– Professor Oliver Linton, Chair of Political Economy, Cambridge University
– Mr. Philip Stafford, FT Trading Room Deputy Editor, Financial Times
– Mr. Philippe Guillot, Executive Director of the Markets Division, Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF)
– Mr. Sam Tyfield, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP
– Professor Walter Distaso, Professor of Financial Econometrics, Imperial College London

Mr. Hirander is the Chairman of trading technology provider Forum Trading Solutions and Managing Director of Misra Ventures, a consultancy providing specialist senior level advisory services helping firms deliver change in market structure, trading and regulatory compliance.

Previously he was a Co-Founder and the Chief Operating Officer of Chi-X Europe Ltd, instrumental in taking the company from concept to successful launch. Established in 2007 by Nomura Holdings subsidiary Instinet, Chi-X Europe was eventually owned by a consortium of major global financial institutions including BNP Paribas, Citadel, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Fortis, GETCO Europe Ltd, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Optiver, Société Générale and UBS. When it launched, Chi-X Europe was the first multilateral trading facility that launched in anticipation of the European Union’s November 2007 Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID), which paved the way for the introduction of alternative trading venues in Europe. At the time of Mr. Hirander’s departure in February 2010, Chi-X Europe was the second largest equities trading venue in Europe, just behind the LSE Group and was subsequently sold to BATS Global Markets in November 2011 for $365M.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Hirander held a variety of roles in the electronic trading space during his 8 year tenure with Instinet, most notably SVP Head of Product Development and Head of the European Exchange Linkages Group, delivering Instinet, Europe’s direct exchange connectivity product suite, and launching the first European Smart Order Routing system.

Mr. Hirander has continuously urged for stronger exchange-level controls to halt trading in India to avoid a repeat of the crash that occurred on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in October 2012. “Algo trading and HFT isn’t inherently bad. It’s not the volume of orders that’s the problem, it’s about having the right level of monitoring and controls in the core system. Any well-designed modern system with the right checks in place should be able to handle high volumes and unexpected market events.” The India flash crash drew parallels to the 2010 US flash crash that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average to plunge by 9% within five minutes, due to an unconstrained algo trade deployed by a mutual fund, only to recover the majority of losses 20 minutes later.

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013, “Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges” will bring insights for investors and speed traders who need to protect and refine their competitive advantage in a world dominated by algorithmic and high-frequency trading. Recognized practitioners, regulators, experts, and strategists will return to High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 to provide attendees with the information they are looking for in an open and unbiased environment, highly conducive to the most efficient and effective networking.

Topics that will be discussed at High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 include the movement toward emerging markets, every time more attuned to the use of bots, the regulatory environment, how new technologies are changing the game, including a look at the upcoming regulatory changes that no doubt will be precipitated by Knight Capital’s trading glitch.

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 (http://www.high-frequency-trading.info) is produced by Golden Networking (http://www.goldennetworking.net), the premier networking community for business executives, entrepreneurs and investors. Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by sending an email to info@goldennetworking.net.

Media Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Coordinator
Golden Networking
1-414-FORUMS0
jpetrova@goldennetworking.net
http://www.goldennetworking.net

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Martin Zwilling of Startup Professionals Joins Advisory Board of Entrepreneur and Angel Investor Community GrowAZ.org

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GrowAZ.org, a popular online platform that creates synergistic relationships among Arizona’s entrepreneurs, incubators and investors announced that Martin Zwilling of Startup Professionals has joined its advisory board.

Phoenix/Tempe, AZ, January 14, 2013 – GrowAZ.org, a popular online platform that creates synergistic relationships among Arizona’s entrepreneurs, incubators and investors announced that Martin Zwilling of Startup Professionals has joined its advisory board.

Zwilling shares the experience he accrued spanning 30-years as a proven, results-driven business executive. His passion includes nurturing the development of entrepreneurs via personal mentorship, funding assistance, and business plan development. The Founder and CEO of Startup Professionals, his company provides products and services to startup founders and small business owners.

Zwilling writes a daily blog for entrepreneurs, doling advice on issues related to startups to a massive online audience including more than 580,000 Twitter followers. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Business Insider, and the Huffington Post. He’s published two books, Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur? and, Attracting an Angel.

“We are thrilled to have someone of Martin’s caliber on the team,” said Scott Kelly, CEO of GrowAZ.org. Martin’s expertise and national recognition in the startup and angel investor community is critical. His contributions will be an asset as we continue to develop GrowAZ.org as the most comprehensive resource for entrepreneurs, investors and incubators in Arizona and the southwest.”

“I am pleased to join and support Scott Kelly’s new initiative with GrowAZ.org to consolidate and integrate all the efforts underway here in Arizona to better serve the entrepreneur, angel investor and incubator community,” said Zwilling. “We need to capitalize more on the ideas, talent, and natural resources we have here in Arizona to make our region the Silicon Valley of the Southwest.”

About GrowAZ.org:
Reflecting on the need for Arizona’s entrepreneurs and small businesses to create synergy, a group of startup experts, angel investors, incubators, business and community leaders set out to empower the “Silicon Valley of the Southwest.” Connecting Arizona entrepreneurs with each other, and to potential investors, GrowAZ.org serves the startup marketplace with advice, news, events, connections and mutual support. Learn more and join the community at http://www.GrowAZ.org

Contact;
Scott Kelly
GrowAZ.org
Tempe, AZ 85280
480-206-3435
scott@growaz.org
http://www.GrowAZ.org

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Grenadier Homes Names TrizCom Agency of Record

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<strong>Grenadier Homes –- a developer and builder of townhomes, patio homes and custom-designed homes – has selected Dallas-based public relations firm TrizCom as its agency of record.

Dallas, TX (USA), January 15, 2013 — Grenadier Homes – a developer and builder of townhomes, patio homes and custom-designed homes – has selected Dallas-based public relations firm TrizCom as its agency of record.

Although the company was founded in 1990 by Anthony Natale and John Egnatis, Grenadier Homes ( http://www.grenadierhomes.com ) can trace its roots back to the 1960s when Natale’s father, Nick, built a custom-designed home for the Egnatis family. Natale and Egnatis became neighbors and close friends because of the build, frequently playing hockey together in the winter on a frozen pond called Grenadier. The build had a major impact on both of them and many years later, they created Grenadier Homes with that in mind – to make a positive difference in people’s lives through homebuilding.

Over the years, Grenadier Homes has developed a reputation as an industry leader in customer service, workmanship, integrity and innovation. Grenadier Homes doesn’t simply put up houses – it builds dreams.

“At the end of the day, our success and our joy come from the fact that homeowners are happy. We base everything on our customers – on finding a way to make their dreams a reality, of creating homes that fit their lifestyles like never before,” notes Natale. “It’s not just about building houses – it’s about fulfilling dreams.”

The company continually strives to create the ultimate homebuyer experience for its customers, offering additional services to make the building and purchasing process as stress-free as possible.

“Building a new home is a major life decision for many customers and that can be a very frustrating experience. If we can take some of the stress out, then the customers will be happier. They’ll make better decisions about what they want, and they’ll feel better about the end result,” adds Egnatis.

In addition to building and design services, Grenadier Homes ( http://www.grenadierhomes.com ) offers its customers assistance with selling and financing their current homes, a mortgage calculator to make the financial data clearer, a private mortgage insurance buyout program, and a contingency program that provides customers with a 100 percent refund if they aren’t able to sell their homes.

“Grenadier Homes has a reputation as an honest company that provides excellent customer service and quality work,” said Jo Trizila, president of TrizCom. “Our companies see eye-to-eye on how we do business, and we are honored to represent them.”

About Grenadier Homes:
Founded in 1990, Grenadier Homes develops and builds townhomes, patio homes and custom-designed homes throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. During the past 22 years, Grenadier Homes has completed several multi-million dollar projects and has sold more than $200 million in housing. Grenadier Homes is recognized throughout the industry as a leader in customer service, workmanship, integrity, innovation and perseverance. For more information, visit http://www.grenadierhomes.com.

About TrizCom Inc:
TrizCom is a multi-talented, high-caliber public relations company. Located in Dallas, with footprints across the United States, TrizCom serves clients in a wide variety of industries and specialties. For more information, visit http://www.trizcom.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Krista Simmons
Grenadier Homes / TrizCom Inc
Dallas, TX – USA
817-492-9143
krista@trizcom.com

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Business, Energy, Environment, Industrial, Technology

Engineering Firm ENERCON Expands U.S. Operations To San Clemente

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ENERCON adds third California office as it expands to 25 offices

Kennesaw, Ga., January 14, 2013, 4:37 pm — /EPR NETWORK/ — Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON) has added a San Clemente office located at 1201 Puerta Del Sol, to serve Southern California Edison’s (SCE) San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station bringing the total number of ENERCON offices to 25, nationally and internationally.

ENERCON, specializing in environmental, engineering, licensing, technical and management services will be adding additional resources to support its nuclear utility clients as a result of this expansion.

ENERCON President John Richardson said, “Our Power Generation Division is opening an office in San Clemente to support a recently awarded Engineering Services Contract from Southern California Edison Company for its San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. Under this contract, ENERCON will be providing Design Engineering Services in the Civil, Structural, Electrical, Instrument and Control, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering disciplines. The opening of the San Clemente office is our third one in California.  Delivery of high-value services to our clients has continued to facilitate job growth and market expansion.”

About Southern California Edison 
An Edison International (NYSE:EIX) company, Southern California Edison is one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, serving a population of nearly 14 million via 4.9 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central, Coastal and Southern California.

About ENERCON 
Founded in 1983, ENERCON, an Equal Opportunity Employer, provides a broad range of professional services to private, public, and government clients throughout the United States. With 23 U.S. offices and 2 international offices, along with over 1,400 professionals in a broad range of disciplines, ENERCON has substantial capabilities that help clients address energy and environmental needs of today and tomorrow. Engineering News Record magazine ranks ENERCON in the top 200 U.S. Environmental Firms and in the top 60 U.S. Design Firms. ENERCON is also ranked in the top three of all U.S. Engineering Services providers to the Nuclear Industry.

CONTACT
Peggy Striegel
918.740.5584
peggy@striegela.com

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Rubber Research, Inc. Enters Discussions With The City Of Ogilvie, Minnesota For Revenue Bond Issue

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Bonds to be backed by RRI’s recent manufacturing plant purchase.

Hong Kong – January 14, 2013 — Rubber Research, Inc. (RRI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Rubber Research Group, announces that is has entered discussions with the city of Ogilvie, Minnesota, USA for the city to provide revenue bonds on the manufacturing plant it recently purchased in Ogilvie. The plant, which consists of 2.4 acres of land and three buildings, was the former home of Hi-Tek Rubber, Inc.’s manufacturing operations. Rubber Research, Inc. ( http://www.InternationalTireSolutions.com ) signed an agreement to purchase the plant, as well as Hi-Tek, in December 2012.

In 2009, after the property was sold to an independent investor, a fire damaged most of the structures. RRI has contracted with Mularoni & Company Architecture, LLC to provide integrated project delivery services in relation to the renovation and reconstruction of the building facilities. RRI and Mularoni have been working with various government agencies in the area to solidify a public/private relationship to create new jobs. The relationship is also expected to facilitate government financing to assist RRI in the development of the new facility which, when completed, will once again produce the innovative rubber roofing products that Hi-Tek was known for.

Gary Ziehr, CEO of Rubber Research, Inc. issued a joint statement noting that the revenue bond issue “will enhance our newly-formed team dedicated to environmentally sound and cost effective scrap rubber remediation as well as make a significantly positive contribution to Ogilvie’s local economy.”

Rubber Research Inc. and its subsidiaries have long been at the forefront of the development of processes unique in the field of rubber reuse and recycling, especially through its patented TireCycle® technology. TireCycle® is the only technology in the world that reactivates used crumb rubber to virgin rubber equivalent in an environmentally sound and cost savings manner.

Rubber Research Group specializes in sourcing, designing, and installing real time solutions, including energy and material recovery, in order to reduce the rapidly increasing number of end-of-life tires discarded annually.

To learn more about Rubber Research, Inc. and its leadership in field of end-of-life rubber tire re-use, visit http://www.InternationalTireSolutions.com.

For more information about Rubber Research, Inc.:
Contact Norman Thayer at info@internationaltiresolutions.com
Contact phone: +852 2824 8695
Rubber Research Group Ltd
32/F Tower 1, Millennium City, Kwan Tong, Hong Kong

Press & Media Contact:
Norman Thayer
Rubber Research, Inc
32/F Tower 1, Millennium City
Kwan Tong, Hong Kong
+852 2824 8695
info@internationaltiresolutions.com
http://www.InternationalTireSolutions.com

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NexBoom Announces Joint Venture Between NFL Charities and Shriners

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NexBoom, in conjunction with 22 East, is developing a joint venture between NFL Charities and Shriners Hospital for Children.

Hong Kong – January 14, 2013 — Lou Zant President of Nexboom Universe http://www.nexboom.com/ , a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexboom Universe Group http://www.nexboomuniverse.vg/ , announced today that Nexboom is in the process of developing a joint venture between NFL Charities and Shriners Hospitals for Children. NFL Charities is a non-profit-making charitable organization, established by the member clubs of the National Football League (NFL) in 1973. It enables the clubs to collectively make grants to charitable and worthwhile causes at the national level. Shriners Hospitals for Children are well-known for their high quality care, education of physicians and other healthcare professionals, and their non-discriminatory charitable focus. NexBoom is delighted to work with these fine organizations in conjunction with 22 East, whose core activities are the management of corporate, promotional, sporting and cause marketing events.

The current beneficiary of this exciting joint venture will be the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The Boys & Girls Clubs are considered to be “…a safe place for children to learn and grow – all while having fun.” The organization provides a wide variety of programs, designed to establish a “great future” for their participants. Programs include Education and Career, Character and Leadership, an Arts Program, Health and Life Skills, as well as Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Many well-known individuals have found a home and a sense of support at the Boys & Girls Clubs when they were young.

About NexBoom:
NexBoom offers a full suite of proven online marketing solutions developed by industry thought leaders and tested through years of e-commerce experience. NexBoom creates and implements comprehensive online marketing campaigns and acquires customers through online and offline touch points.

For more information visit http://www.nexboom.com

For more information:
Contact Adrian Fellows at.
Nexboom Universe Group, Ltd.
2/F Shui On Centre
6-8 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Telephone: +852-2824-8673
info@nexboomuniverse.vg

Press & Media Contact:
Adrian Fellows
Nexboom Universe Group, Ltd
2/F Shui On Centre 6-8 Harbour Road
Wanchai, Hong Kong
+852-2824-8673
info@nexboomuniverse.vg
http://www.nexboom.com

Business, Construction, Government, Management, Real Estate, Society

Realter (Rltr) Approved As Official Title For Real Estate Professionals Worldwide

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IPO Approves Realter [Rltr] as official title for real estate professionals worldwide

MARIKINA, PH, January 14, 2013, 5:16 am — /EPR NETWORK/ — There is a new officially approved professional title for real estate practitioners — Realter. This word will soon find its way as new entry in the dictionary, and it will read as follows:

REALTER. Definition: [A patented service mark. Pronunciation: \\rē(-ə)l-tər, rē-al-tər\\.Abbreviation: Rltr.. Plural: Realters. Verb intransitive: Realteer. Verb present participle: Realteering. Verb past participle: Realteered]. Referring to real estate service practitioners who are registered in Realter Society and given extension of license by its patent owner. Realter and its abbreviation Rltr are exclusively used as professional titles before the names of members of Realter Society worldwide.

After 14 months of due diligence by experts in the Intellectual Property Office Philippines (IPOPHIL), the RLTR REALTER SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL 2011, its website REALTERSOCIETY.ORG, its service mark (logo), and manner of use were finally approved on 28 September 2012; and awarded with Trademark Registration No. 42011990441.

Real estate practitioners anywhere around the world, regardless of nationality, who want to use this prestigious Realter (Rltr) professional title may individually apply for extension of patent license by registering in Realter Society. The innovator defines the term professional practitioner as a service provider who does it for a living (for a fee).

Qualified to register are real estate financiers; agents such as brokers, salespersons, auctioneers, referral agents, buyer agents; dealers, short sellers, operators of for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) advertising facilities; administrators of condominium and subdivision homeowners associations; general managers of hotels, resorts, and golf and country clubs; registrar of deeds; educators; builders such as developers, architects, interior designers, construction consultants; valuers such as appraisers, assessors; documenters such as liaison officers, publishers of real estate classified ads, photographers; and scholars.

Realter Society members get the following rights: (1) the right to use the patented Realter and Rltr professional titles and logo, (2) the right to enjoy the award policy of Realter Society, and (3) the right to wear exclusive insignia products of Realter Society.

A person with a Rltr title before his/her name need not explain too much that he/she is in the real estate sector. The Rltr title bearer enjoys the automatic public perception that he/she is a real estate service practitioner.

Rltr title operates like a powerful slogan; it is short, easily said, catchy, and has quick recall factor. Since it is a new title, having it in your business card would trigger curiosity, then it becomes a conversation starter which can possibly propagate to customer inquiries that may open up a wide door of business opportunities for the Rltr® title-bearer.

Realter Society is designed solely as REGISTRY of the Rltr® title users. Realter Society does NOT offer real estate products (such as house, lots, condo units, burial lots, etc.) nor services (such as agency, appraisal, build consultancy, etc.). Realter Society has no intention to compete with the respective businesses and organizations of its individual members.

The individual membership registration fee in Realter Society is P2.00 per day, prorated from the day the person registers up to the general renewal date of 28 September 2022. Incumbent Assessors of Local Government Units and Regional Directors of Registry of Deeds are exempted from the membership fee.

The innovator of this new professional title is Rltr. John R. Petalcorin, born in Maramag Bukidnon PH in 1973, a product of the College of Economics and Management of the University of the Philippines at Los Banos, and a licensed real estate broker since 1998 specialized in pro bono consumer rights advocacy and peer coaching.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Rltr. John Odonnell R. Petalcorin
Founder, Realter Society
#5 Houston Street, Rancho 3
Concepcion Dos
1811 Marikina City, Philippines

Email: JohnPetalcorin@Gmail.com
CellPhone: 63921-7172040 (Smart)
Mobile Land-line in Metro Manila: 632-5830858
Website: http://realtersociety.org

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Private Equity Networking in the Big Apple with KKR, Carlyle, Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, J.P.Morgan, Morgan Stanley and More

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Private Equity Happy Hour New York City (www.pehappyhour.com), Every 3rd Tuesday, Brings Together GPs, LPs, M&A Dealmakers and Investors for Evenings of Fast-paced Networking and Cocktails in Midtown Manhattan.

New York City, NY, USA (January 13, 2013) — Private Equity Happy Hour New York City (http://www.pehappyhour.com), January 15, is gearing up to congregate a terrific audience of general partners, limited partners, M&A and corporate M&A executives and key decision makers from firms as diverse as Blackstone and Morgan Stanley for an evening of networking and cocktails at Prime 333, an upscale steakhouse located in Midtown East with flat screen TVs adorning their bar. Private Equity Happy Hour New York City is held the 3rd Tuesday of every month.

The preferential tax rates that private-equity managers pay on some profits survived Congress’s Jan. 1 budget deal. That victory may not last, according to Bloomberg. For private-equity managers, changes in the tax treatment of so-called carried interest may affect them more than tax increases now on the books. Congress faces a series of deadlines in the next few months over spending cuts, the debt ceiling and the annual budget. Democrats including President Barack Obama want to raise more revenue, and carried interest is an obvious candidate. The share of profits in buyout deals, known as carried interest, is often taxed as capital gains, which receive preferential rates under the tax code compared with levies on wages. In the budget deal, lawmakers increased the top rate on long-term capital gains to 20 percent from 15 percent and the maximum rate on ordinary income to 39.6 percent from 35 percent.

Heads of private-equity firms including David Rubenstein, who co-founded Carlyle Group, indicated in November that they expect carried interest to be among the tax breaks that the new Congress will scrutinize. “Carried-interest taxation and a great variety of other issues will no doubt be addressed,” Rubenstein said Nov. 8. Billionaire George Roberts, who runs the private-equity firm KKR & Co. (KKR) with his cousin Henry Kravis, said on Nov. 14 that “it would be good to look at everything in the tax code” to make it simpler and fairer. Roberts has an estimated net worth of $4.4 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Still, the tax treatment of carried interest may not be changed because the budget deal didn’t include an overhaul of deductions or expenses in the tax code, said Libby Cantrill, who focuses on public policy issues for the asset management firm Pacific Investment Management Co. based in Newport Beach, California.

Private Equity Happy Hour New York City is produced by Golden Networking (http://www.goldennetworking.net), the premier networking community for business executives, entrepreneurs and investors. Companies represented in past editions of Golden Networking’s Happy Hour include Alaris Trading Partners, Andrews Securities, Apollo Advisors, Atlantic Advisory Group, Avatar, Blackstone, Capital Advisors, Citadel, Citi, CNBC, Comscient, Credit Suisse, DE Shaw, Deutsche Bank, Duane Morris, Eagle View Asset Management, Falcon Technology Systems, General Atlantic, GETCO, Goldman Sachs, Greyfields, IBM, Infinium Capital, KKR, Lightspeed, Lime Brokerage, Mahogany Partners, MNG Capital , Monolith Capital Trading Partners, Morgan Stanley, MSF Capital Advisors, Nirvana Capital, Nobilis Capital, OneMarketData, OneTick, Providence, RBS, SBS Securities, Silver Lake, The Carlyle Group, Twin Capital Management, UBS, among others.

Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by calling +1-414-FORUMS0 or sending an email to info@goldennetworking.net. Golden Networking has been frequently featured in the press, including recent articles in The Wall Street Journal, “Happy Hour for High-Frequency Trading”, The New York Times, “Golden Networking Helps Job Seekers Make Overseas Connections”, Los Angeles Times, “Speed-addicted traders dominate today’s stock market” and Reuters, “Revamp looms as trading experts huddle at SEC”.

Media Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Coordinator
Golden Networking
1-414-FORUMS0
jpetrova@goldennetworking.net
http://www.goldennetworking.net

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AAA welcomes Report Predicting Impact investment Growth

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AAA has welcomed a new report from JP Morgan and the Global Impact Investing Network, which claims that impact investing will grow by 12.5 per cent in 2013.

Boston, MA, January 12, 2013 – Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has welcomed a new report from JP Morgan and the Global Impact Investing Network, which claims that impact investing will grow by 12.5 per cent in 2013.

AAA said that news that impact investing will be increasingly popular, with total investments reaching as much as $9 billion this year, is great news for alternative investors everywhere. It added that social enterprises, small businesses, community projects and environmentally-responsible projects all over the globe are set to benefit from this extra interest in impact investing.

The report that outlined these predictions for the growth of impact investing was called the Perspectives and Progress report. It is based on the responses of 99 impact investors, responsible for some $10 million in capital. The experts said that although impact investment and ethical investing in general is gaining popularity, there is still a lack of high quality investment opportunities for those interested.

AAA supports alternative investments of all kinds, but focuses on endorsing responsible investments into asset classes, such as sustainable forestry and social enterprises. “We believe that responsible investing and generating a return are not mutually exclusive,” explained AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson.

He added, “Investing in green projects, through firms like Greenwood Management, is easier than ever and we believe more responsible and sustainable opportunities will become available in the year to come.”

The Rockefeller Foundation and the UN Global Compact stated back in June 2012 that larger corporations and institutional investors were beginning to take impact investing more seriously. “We are all seeing an increasing number of wealthy individuals and corporations turning to philanthropy as a way to demonstrate their ethical stance following the economic crisis,” added Mr Johnson, who has years of fund management experience and has also written a wealth of online blogs advocating alternative investments as a way to diversify investment portfolios.

Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com