Apparently, they have actually finished their acquisition of a Swiss bank and are now actively attempting to acquire a French barter exchange, as well as other exchanges.

Following the closing of the Private Swiss Bank acquisition yesterday we have been able to appreciate the impact of our new business partners who have been coming in the market with important buying’s of HE-5 stocks. The Company is on the move to continue increasing shareholders value by reaching new markets and communicating throughout different market channels and other stock market hubs in Europe.Our affiliates are specialized in managing family fortune funds and pooled investment moneys for private equity investors. The ongoing European developments have positioned the Company in a enviable open trading environment, and has we have attained never reached summits yesterday, management anticipates further buying to come in and more interest in general on our unique concept.

The appetite for Barter exchange commerce is humongous in Europe, as these types of business dealings have been a natural trading method for generations. Our “Trading Barter Bank” license holder in France is currently in intensive negotiations to acquire a long time established Barter Company with monthly sales volumes over $350,000 Euros.

The rest of their press release is vague doubletalk. But they sure are funny…

• Congratulate Don Mardak of International Monetary Systems for being inducted in the IRTA Hall of Fame
• Report on a new municipal barter web startup
• Report more of the silliness from HE-5 Resources Corp
• Tyler rants about the general lack of customer service in the industry.

Have fun!

• We explore more bizarre news from HE-5 Resources Corporation
• Announce the arrival of another internet barter exchange startup – AssetFair.com
• The opening of another office of Astra UK in Hong Kong
• Discuss the barter program the government of Bulgaria has instituted
• Interview Mark Johnson of WNY Barter
• Rant about piracy in the barter industry

Have fun!

Itex declares a 45% increase in health care related transactions.

DibSpace opens a new Portland Oregon office.

HE-5 is going to open a new barter related arm of their strange business.

KSL posted a story about a woman who attempted to barter her Jeep for a husband.

Craigslist is explored as a source of new members.

In Tyler’s rant, exchange owners that cherry pick the good stuff are called out and declared unethical.

If you have anything you want us to talk about on next week’s show, please email us!