Author Archives: Ruben Ramirez

About Ruben Ramirez

Ruben Ramirez is a Reporter and Producer at Reuters Television covering business and financial news. He is based in New York. Ramirez has reported for Reuters around the world. Prior to joining Reuters, Ramirez was a producer at CNN and CNN Financial News. While at CNN, Ramirez was part of the network's Emmy-Award winning coverage of 9/11. Before that, he was a writer and segment producer at CNBC. Ramirez studied Finance and Broadcast Journalism at Boston University.

Cure for lending constipation needed

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Ruben Ramirez

Yes, the market for IPOs is opening up, investors are regaining confidence and the worst seems to be over, but challenges are still looming and there's a dire need for a change in regulation. Or so suggested Shuaa Capitals' chief Sameer al-Ansari. Join Discussion

Posted in Middle East Investment, Summit | Tagged IPO, Middle East Investment, Shuaa Capital | Leave a comment

Is investor confidence returning to the Middle East?

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Ruben Ramirez

A recovery in the Middle East and the prospects for investment are on the agenda at the Reuters Middle East and Investment Summit, taking place in Dubai, Riyadh, Cairo, Kuwait, Beirut, Bagdad, Abu Dhabi and London. Join Discussion

Posted in Middle East Investment, Summit | Tagged Abu Dhabi, dubai, Kuwait, London, Middle East Investment, Saudi Arabia | Leave a comment

Infrastructure still top-of-mind in India

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Ruben Ramirez

On Monday, we kick-off the 2010 India Investment Summit. We'll have exclusive interviews in Mumbai and Bangalore. Is red tape getting better or worse? Which sectors are attracting most interest? How do returns compare with similar projects globally? How do sector companies attract foreign investment in large projects? Are the challenges forcing investors and developers to look overseas instead? These topics and more will be the key points of discussion at the Reuters India Investment Summit in Mumbai and Bangalore September 27-29. Join Discussion

Posted in India Investment, infrastructure, Summit | Tagged Bangalore, India Investment, infrastructure, mumbai | Leave a comment

Lady Gaga may not be the only one singing a new tune in November

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Ruben Ramirez

The 2010 Reuters Washington Summit included 4 days of on-the-record interviews with policymakers, congressmen and Obama Administration officials here in the DC bureau. The interviews covered a wide range of topics…from the impact of the mid-term elections to the importance of the Lady Gaga vote. Join Discussion

Posted in Summit, Washington | Tagged Austan Goolsbee, Chris Van Hollen, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, FDIC, GM, John McCain, lady gaga, richard holbrooke; Snooki, Robert Gibbs, Senator Chris Dodd, Senator Jeff Bingaman, Sheila Bair, tarp | Leave a comment

Shift in power on the horizon in Washington?

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Ruben Ramirez

Republicans stand poised to gain substantial influence in Congress, putting at stake billions of dollars in investment as a shift among power brokers throws legislative initiatives old and new into doubt. Reuters Washington Summit will bring together an influential line-up of insiders just weeks before Americans cast their votes, promising a must-read stream of exclusive news. Join Discussion

Posted in Summit, Washington | Tagged Barack Obama, Congress, Democrats, healthcare reform, Republicans, Wall Street, Washington | Leave a comment

Lockheed Martin bracing for a new reality

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Ruben Ramirez

Lockheed Martin Corp is well aligned with the Pentagon's priorities as the defense industry braces for a "new reality" shaped by massive deficits, tighter budgets and rapidly changing security threats. Join Discussion

Posted in Aerospace and Defense, Defense, Summit | Tagged lockheed martin, Reuters Aerospace and Defense Summit, Robert Stevens | Leave a comment

Is Apple in Intel’s future?

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Ruben Ramirez

Tom Kilroy, Intel senior vice president and general manager of sales and marketing speaks at the 2010 Reuters Global Technology Summit in San Francisco. Join Discussion

Posted in Media and Communications, Summit, Technology, Technology, Media & Telecoms, TMT | Tagged Apple, Computex, Intel, iPad, Tablet PC, Tom Kilroy | Leave a comment

Reuters set to spotlight financial regulation in DC

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Ruben Ramirez

The 2010 Reuters Global Financial Regulation Summit will focus in on proposals for a strong new consumer agency, strict oversight of derivatives and attempts to end the perception that some financial firms are “too big to fail.” Join Discussion