Monthly Archives: December 2013

47 companies listed on local stock exchange comply with Islamic law

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MANILA—Forty-seven companies listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange have been determined to comply with the Islamic Shariah legal system under a new screening process adopted by the PSE in an effort to attract Muslim investors. The PSE announced on Monday that is also mulling over the introduction of an Islamic sub-index by next year, aimed at helping fund managers who may want to launch mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Shariah compliance. Among the big companies Read more [...]

U.A.E. Nears Debt Listing Rules to Boost Sales: Islamic Finance

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Photographer: Bryn Colton/Bloomberg Office workers are seen illuminated at dusk as they sit inside the Dubai International... Read More Office workers are seen illuminated at dusk as they sit inside the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in Dubai. Dubai, one of seven sheikhdoms that make up the U.A.E. and home to the country’s second-largest stock market, announced a plan this year to become capital of the global Islamic economy. Close Open Photographer: Bryn Colton/Bloomberg Read more [...]

UK House Prices Could Soar Up To 8% Without Fresh Supply

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The recovery in the UK housing market has continued to gain momentum in December and home prices are expected to skyrocket in 2014 unless more properties come into the market, according to a survey. Property website Rightmove said its house price index declined 1.9% on month in December, representing the smallest December fall since 2006. On a yearly basis, the index rose 5.4% in December. The average price of a house stands at £241,455 ($393,350, Read more [...]

Officers named, Lansdale Library planning December events and looking ahead …

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LANSDALE Three officers have been named to lead the Lansdale Public Librarys board of directors in 2014, and the library has plenty of events coming up before the calendar flips into that new year. Its hard to believe 2013 is almost over; weve started out putting a lot of things in motion this year, Library Director Tom Meyer said. In his report to borough council earlier this month, Meyer listed several events this month Read more [...]

County pays demolition expenses on condemned properties

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PANAMA CITY BEACH — As many as 15 houses bit the dust in the county this year — not by fire or act of God, but because they fell into disrepair and the county had them razed. When that happens, Bay County eats those costs. Though they are applied to the property as a lien, county building official Larry Carnley has never seen the demolition expense recouped in his three years on the job. “I don’t know of any that we’ve ever recovered,” he said. One such property set for demolition Read more [...]

Vermont birders join annual Christmas Bird Count

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News Release — Vermont Fish Wildlife December 12, 2013 Media Contacts: Steve Parren, Vermont Fish Wildlife Department, 802-371-7142 John Buck, Vermont Fish Wildlife Department, 802-476-0196 This holiday season marks the 114th annual Christmas Bird Count, a favorite tradition among Vermont’s birding community. Starting December 14, birdwatchers across the state will be participating in the count. Many hope to catch a glimpse of majestic snowy owls, which have been seen around Vermont in Read more [...]

decline in house auctions

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A slow-down the housing market since the introduction of new lending rules has seen a decline in the mania for auctions, and there are signs it's spreading to Auckland's million-dollar suburbs. Real Estate Institute figures released last week showed November house sales fell 6.6 per cent on the same month last year, but prices remain buoyant. Economists say the dip is a result of the new restrictions on mortgage loan-to-value ratio Read more [...]

Chinese Billionaire Wang Jianlin’s Hong Kong-Listed Real Estate Business …

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Wanda Commercial Properties (Group), a Hong Kong-listed real estate investment company controlled by China’s richest man Wang Jianlin, said today it plans to raise $318 million in a stock sale from existing shareholders. Funds will be used for investments in China and overseas “when suitable opportunities become available,” as well as for general working capital.   Investors will be allowed to buy three shares for each held at a price of HK$2.88 each, according to a statement. Read more [...]

$2.95M Waterfront Among Newest Barrington Homes for Sale

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Take a look at one of the the most recent home listed for sale in Barrington -- and one of the priciest -- by clicking here.It's been on the market for about 12 days.   This custom waterfront home sits at 35 Bourne Lane in the Adams Point neighborhood on the Barrington River . It’s listed for $2.95 million. The home includes 4 bedrooms, including master suites on the first and second floors; 6 baths, a formal dining room, and a family room among its 5,270 square Read more [...]

Row over demolition of grade-II listed arson damaged church

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Controversial plans to demolish a grade-II listed church which was damaged in an arson attack are set to be debated by councillors. Wakefield Council has urged its planning committee to approve plans to knock down The Church of St Faith on the corner of Aberford Road.But English Heritage, West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service, Wakefield Civic Society and The Victorian Society have all objected to the proposals.Their concerns have been backed by ward councillors Read more [...]