2012年5月31日 星期四
Abacus Bank, 19 People Charged in Fannie Mae Mortgage Fraud - San Francisco Chronicle
Globe and MailAbacus Bank, 19 People Charged in Fannie Mae Mortgage FraudSan Francisco ChronicleMay 31 (Bloomberg) -- Abacus Federal Savings Bank and 19 individuals were charged with mortgage fraud and accused of selling hundreds of millions of dollars in fraudulent loans to Fannie Mae, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. said.NYC Chinatown-based bank, ex-workers indicted in mortgage fraud case; loans ...Winnipeg Free PressAbacus bank charged with mortgage fraudGlobe and Mailall 175
Household loans and mortgage lending down - Irish Times
Irish TimesHousehold loans and mortgage lending downIrish TimesLENDING TO households and companies continued its downward trend in April, with loans down by 4 per cent year on year, new data from the Central Bank showed yesterday. But private sector deposits at Irish-based banks rose for the third month in a row, ...Bank loans and mortgage lending continues to fallRTE.ieLoans to households continue to declineThe Sunday Business PostHousehold loans and mortgage lending down in
US Farms Got $1 Million in Insurance Subsidies, Group Says - Bloomberg
Agriculture.comUS Farms Got $1 Million in Insurance Subsidies, Group SaysBloombergCrop-insurance premiums exceeding $1 million were paid out to each of more than two dozen US farm operations last year, according to an analysis by a group that is asking Congress to reduce subsidies to growers. More than 10000 policyholders received ...Crop insuranceChicago Tribune'Cap crop insurance subsidies,' says groupAgriculture.comEnvironmental activists attack crop insurance
Deutsche Bank unit wins Capmark loan sale - Reuters UK
Deutsche Bank unit wins Capmark loan saleReuters UKDE) said on Thursday it was the winning bidder of a portfolio of loans with a face value of $911 million (591.7 million pounds) sold by Capmark Financial Group Inc (CPMK.PK), ending a fiercely competitive auction process that attracted hedge funds and ...Deutsche Bank Wins Auction of Capmark LoansWall Street JournalDeutsche Bank unit wins Capmark loan sale -sourcesReutersall 5 news
Student loan debt continues to rise - Los Angeles Times
Cleveland News - Fox 8Student loan debt continues to riseLos Angeles TimesBy Walter Hamilton Even as Americans whittle down other forms of debt, students continue to pile on loans to pay for college and graduate school. Total student debt rose more than 3% to $904 billion in the first quarter, continuing a trend in which ...Student loans soar 275% over past decadeCNNMoneyStudent-Loan Debt Rose to $904 Billion in First QuarterBloombergRPT-UPDATE 1-US consumer debt eases, but student loans
Prudential set to buy Swiss Re's US arm - The Independent
Telegraph.co.ukPrudential set to buy Swiss Re's US armThe IndependentThe insurance giant Prudential is set to get a little bigger after striking a deal to buy Swiss Re's US life insurance business for $621m (£400m) in cash. The UK's biggest insurance company said the purchase of SRLC America Holding Corp through its ...Pru in £400m swoop for Swiss Re's US armScotsmanPrudential swoops for US arm of Swiss Re at £400mEvening StandardLansing-based Jackson National Life Insurance
15-year loans are hot as mortgage rates continue record dip - The Seattle Times
New York Daily News15-year loans are hot as mortgage rates continue record dipThe Seattle TimesMortgage rates posted a fifth straight week of record lows, but most eye-catching was the average offering rate for a 15-year fixed loan, which dropped to 2.97 percent — the first sub-3 percent reading in the nearly 21 years.Low mortgage rates attracting more short-term borrowersLos Angeles TimesLow loan rates help brighten outlook for home salesCrain's New York BusinessUS 30-year mortgage rate
Comment: Car insurance investigation a blow for RBS - Scotsman
ScotsmanComment: Car insurance investigation a blow for RBSScotsmanBy MARTIN FLANAGAN THE likelihood that car insurers will be probed by the Competition Commission later this year is not brilliant timing for the planned flotation of Royal Bank of Scotland's general insurance business at about that time.Regulator set to probe car insurance marketFinancial TimesCar insurance market faces competition inquiryThe GuardianNo accident: car insurers accused of deliberate plot to drive up billsThe
M Stanley closes in on India licence - Financial Times
CNNMoneyM Stanley closes in on India licenceFinancial TimesBy James Crabtree and Neil Munshi in Mumbai Morgan Stanley has come a step closer to winning approval to enter India's commercial banking market, in a move that if granted will put the US bank in competition with the likes of Standard Chartered and ...Morgan Stanley gets banking licence in IndiaTimes of IndiaMorgan Stanley Gets India Bank LicenseWall Street JournalMorgan Stanley gets RBI nod for India branchLivemintVC Circleall 145
Deutsche Bank's CEO bows out - Malaysia Star
euronewsDeutsche Bank's CEO bows outMalaysia StarFRANKFURT: Josef Ackermann launched a veiled attack on Greece and the risks its instability posed to the eurozone and economic growth as he bowed out as Deutsche Bank boss yesterday at a shareholder meeting where anti-bank protestors spilled sewage.Jain Takes the Reins at DeutscheWall Street JournalGaining acceptance in German circles key for Anshu JainEconomic Timesall 87 news
Public bodies accused of abusing credit cards - The Independent
Public bodies accused of abusing credit cardsThe IndependentTougher checks to prevent fraud and abuse when public servants buy goods and services with special purchasing cards have been demanded by spending watchdogs. The Commons Public Accounts Committee suggests a ban on spending on certain items with the ...WHITEHALL CREDIT CARDS SCANDALExpress.co.ukall 2 news
Euro cannot carry on like this, warn banking chiefs - Daily Mail
Daily MailEuro cannot carry on like this, warn banking chiefsDaily MailPoliticians and central bankers said the situation in the eurozone was unsustainable and drastic action was needed to prevent the 'disintegration' of the single currency. They spoke out as European leaders scrambled to stop the financial crisis in ...Euro is facing disintegration, Commission warnsTelegraph.co.ukBANKING CRISIS PAIN FOR SPAINDaily StarInvestors flee Spain as banking fears deepen, Greeks warned of
No banking union without fiscal union: James Saft - Reuters Blogs (blog)
Bobsguide (press release)No banking union without fiscal union: James SaftReuters Blogs (blog)By James Saft By James Saft (Reuters) – A banking union, as espoused by the European Commission, is probably totally unworkable unless accompanied by a full fiscal union. Which is to say a euro zone which features banking union is no different than the ...EU banking union 'not feasible'BBC NewsEurope proposes banking union to ease debt crisisBusinessWeekEU Debt Crisis: European Commission
2012年5月30日 星期三
Millions more Facebook shares coming soon - USA TODAY
USA TODAYMillions more Facebook shares coming soonUSA TODAYStarting in just a few months, select insiders and early investors in Facebook will be free to sell their shares as the so-called lock-up period expires. Some fear the flood of stock available for trading could further inundate investors and water down ...Facebook Seen Dropping 20% to Gain Parity With Nasdaq RivalsSan Francisco ChronicleFacebook shares close lower once againHerald SunFacebook Contracts Top 365000 in Fastest Start for
Forex: GBP/USD quiet below 1.5500 - Forexrazor
Forex: GBP/USD quiet below 1.5500ForexrazorHigh-Risk Warning Forex, Futures, and Options trading has large potential rewards, but also large potential risks. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. You must be aware of the risks of investing in forex, futures, ...and
NYSE stocks posting largest volume increases - BusinessWeek
NYSE stocks posting largest volume increasesBusinessWeekApproximately 2317200 shares changed hands, a 853.6 percent increase over its 65-day average volume. The shares rose $1.98 or 13.3 percent to $16.86. Cushing MLP Tot Ret : Approximately 743300 shares changed hands, a 573.9 percent increase over its ...Nasdaq stocks posting largest volume increasesMSN Moneyall 11 news
Forex: AUD/USD at new 2012 lows after Tokyo fix - FXstreet.com
Forex: AUD/USD at new 2012 lows after Tokyo fixFXstreet.comFXstreet.com (San Francisco) - AUD/USD is back under pressure, having pushed below the 0.9700 figure to touch a fresh 6-month low 0.9675 at the Tokyo fix. The pair traded sharply lower overnight, hit after surging bond yields in Italy and Spain raised ...Forex: EUR/USD closes below 1.24 as market eyes SpainNASDAQall 43 news
Forex Outlook for the Week Ending June 1st, 2012 - Live Charts - Live Wire
Forex Outlook for the Week Ending June 1st, 2012Live Charts - Live WireOn Monday, May 28 th , 2012, market in United States remained closed in observance of the Memorial Day. In the euro zone, data on Italian business confidence was published while United Kingdom released its report on Hometrack Housing
London homes face 50% drop if euro fails - Financial Times
E1 NewsLondon homes face 50% drop if euro failsFinancial TimesBy Norma Cohen House prices in London's prime property hotspots including Mayfair and Belgravia could fall by about 50 per cent in the event of a messy break-up of the euro, according to research. The spectacular outperformance of properties in ...Euro collapse could halve luxury London home pricesReuters UKRising Safe-Haven Investments Boost Central London Property - SurveyWall Street JournalHigh end properties surge in
Morgan Stanley gets banking licence in India - Times of India
Moneycontrol.comMorgan Stanley gets banking licence in IndiaTimes of IndiaMUMBAI: The Reserve Bank has given an in-principle approval to Morgan Stanley India to enter the commercial banking space, the US-based lender said on Wednesday. "Morgan Stanley has received an in-principle approval for a banking licence from the ...Morgan Stanley Gets India Bank LicenseWall Street JournalMorgan Stanley gets RBI nod for India branchLivemintMorgan Stanley gets nod for banking licence, to expand from
Transatlantic alliance between Rothschilds and Rockefellers for wealth management - The Independent
NEWS.com.auTransatlantic alliance between Rothschilds and Rockefellers for wealth managementThe IndependentAs if they weren't already well-connected enough, the world's two greatest dynasties joined forces yesterday as Europe's Rothschild banking clan bought a stake in the Rockefeller group's wealth and asset management business to gain a foothold in the US ...Rothschilds buy into Rockefeller wealth businessReuters UKRockefeller and Rothschild Banking Dynasties Join ForcesNew
Deutsche Bank presents new co-CEO model at AGM - Reuters
Deutsche WelleDeutsche Bank presents new co-CEO model at AGMReutersFRANKFURT May 31 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank presents its new leadership duo to shareholders at the annual general meeting in Frankfurt on Thursday amid calls by industry chiefs to keep the country's flagship lender committed to Germany and the 'real ...New era begins for Deutsche BankDeutsche WelleFitschen and Jain Revive Deutsche Bank Co-CEO TraditionBloombergGaining acceptance in German circles key for Anshu
Get ready to pay more for insurance cover - Economic Times
Get ready to pay more for insurance coverEconomic TimesNEW DELHI: The finance ministry has told the four state-owned general insurance firms to restructure their fire, health and motor businesses to cut losses that run into hundreds of crores. It wants better management of claims, reduction in expenses and ...State-run insurers asked to raise premiumsBusiness Standardall 2 news
Small businesses say no to health care tax credit - BusinessWeek
Small businesses say no to health care tax creditBusinessWeekBy JOYCE M. ROSENBERG When Josh King heard that small businesses could get a tax credit for offering health insurance to employees, his reaction was, "cool, that'll save us some money." Then he looked at the not-so-fine print.and
Jasper Insurance Broker Sentenced to More Than 4 Years in Prison - LoanSafe
Jasper Insurance Broker Sentenced to More Than 4 Years in PrisonLoanSafe(Source: FBI) - ATLANTA—An insurance broker who submitted false applications for insurance premium financing was sentenced today by United States District Judge Willis B. Hunt, Jr. to serve four years, two months in federal prison for using fictitious ...Ga. insurance broker gets 4 years in prisonBizjournals.comJasper man sentenced to federal prisonAccess North Georgiaall 5 news
2012年5月29日 星期二
Online Insurance Marketplace Offers Reasonably Priced Term Life Insurance ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Online Insurance Marketplace Offers Reasonably Priced Term Life Insurance ...San Francisco Chronicle (press release)Online Insurance Marketplace (www.onlineinsurancemarketplace.com) announces a new blog on their site, titled "Reasonably Priced Term Life Insurance Quotes Online" Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 29, 2012 Online Insurance Marketplace, ...LifeInsuranceQuotes.info Launches New Consumer WebsiteHouston Chronicleall 9 news
Q&A: Insurance - Economic Times
Q&A: InsuranceEconomic TimesBy Pankaj Mathpal, My father was a member of the Country Vacations Club, Hyderabad, which had agroup accident policy from HDFC ERGO General Insurance with a cover of Rs 5 lakh for each member. My father died in an accident in August 2007.Insurers keen on bolstering alternative treatment covermydigitalfc.comall 2 news
Automobile.com survey finds Progressive annual car insurance premiums cost ... - MarketWatch (press release)
Automobile.com survey finds Progressive annual car insurance premiums cost ...MarketWatch (press release)A recent Automobile.com commissioned survey showed respondents paid more in annual insurance premiums through Progressive compared to rival GEICO. LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- A new report published by Automobile.com outlines ...and
Payday loan debts killed our son, 18 - The Sun
The SunPayday loan debts killed our son, 18The SunBy TIM HEMING THE devastated parents of a teenager who committed suicide have said the 18-year-old took his life because of the spiralling debts he owed payday loan companies. Now Geoff and Dawn Scott are calling for a cap on sky-high interest rates
Forex: GBP/USD slides to persist upon break of 1.5600 – V.Bednarik - FXstreet.com
Forex: GBP/USD slides to persist upon break of 1.5600 – V.BednarikFXstreet.comFXstreet.com (San Francisco) - The slide in GBP/USD extended on Tuesday, falling to a fresh 2-month low of 1.5605 from an earlier high of 1.5714 before bounce to close the NA session at 1.5636 vs. 1.5679 late Monday. The drop came despite positive data ...and
Forex - Chart GBP/JPY Update: Pressure returning towards downside - FXstreet.com
Forex - Chart GBP/JPY Update: Pressure returning towards downsideFXstreet.comby FXMarketAlerts Team - FXMarketAlerts | View company's profile 23:33 GMT - Slippage below 124.08 support last session is helping bears bail out of the 3-day consolidation and reviving the bearish run from 131.80 high and now eyeing lower support at ...and
Forex - EUR/USD, USD Index Flows: WSJ: Spain's Banks Seek Shelter in Deals - FXMarketAlerts.com
AsiaOneForex - EUR/USD, USD Index Flows: WSJ: Spain's Banks Seek Shelter in DealsFXMarketAlerts.comWSJ: 3 small Spanish savings banks agreed to merge and a larger bank separately said it would sell a key asset as local lenders scramble to shore up their capital bases in the midst of an unprecedented financial crisis. Unlisted savings banks Liberbank ...Forex: EUR/USD lowest since July 2010NASDAQForex - EUR/USD continues slide on Spanish finance concernsForex ProsForex: EUR/USD little
Forex - EUR/USD, USD Index Flows: WSJ: Spain's Banks Seek Shelter in Deals - FXMarketAlerts.com
AsiaOneForex - EUR/USD, USD Index Flows: WSJ: Spain's Banks Seek Shelter in DealsFXMarketAlerts.comWSJ: 3 small Spanish savings banks agreed to merge and a larger bank separately said it would sell a key asset as local lenders scramble to shore up their capital bases in the midst of an unprecedented financial crisis. Unlisted savings banks Liberbank ...Forex: EUR/USD lowest since July 2010NASDAQForex - EUR/USD continues slide on Spanish finance concernsForex ProsForex: EUR/USD little
Asian shares climb on China easing hopes - Financial Times
Asian shares climb on China easing hopesFinancial TimesBy Song Jung-a in Seoul Asian stocks climbed on hopes that China's policy easing would boost the slowing economy, despite concerns that Europe's debt crisis may yet worsen. The FTSE Asia Pacific index gained 1.3 per cent to 220.01, with some local ...and
US HOT STOCKS: Research In Motion, Perfect World Active In Late Trading - Wall Street Journal
US HOT STOCKS: Research In Motion, Perfect World Active In Late TradingWall Street JournalUS stocks closed higher Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1% to 12581, the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index gained 1.1% to 1332 and the Nasdaq Composite increased 1.2% to 2871. Among the companies with shares actively trading after ...and
Nasdaq stocks posting largest volume increases - BusinessWeek
Nasdaq stocks posting largest volume increasesBusinessWeekAffirmative Insurance Holdings Inc. : Approximately 66500 shares changed hands, a 1498.8 percent increase over its 65-day average volume. The shares fell $.17 or 37.8 percent to $.28. AuthenTec Inc. : Approximately 2327300 shares changed hands, ...NYSE stocks posting largest volume increasesCBS Newsall 10 news
Facebook Shares Retreat Below $29 as Options Trading Begins - San Francisco Chronicle
Globe and MailFacebook Shares Retreat Below $29 as Options Trading BeginsSan Francisco ChronicleMay 29 (Bloomberg) -- Facebook Inc. shares fell to a new low, extending losses from the worst-performing large initial public offering during the past decade to more than 24 percent. The stock fell 9.6 percent to $28.84 in New York, below the prior low ...Facebook's sliding shares dip below $30 for first timeSalt Lake TribuneFacebook Inc. - Class A, Zynga Among Stocks setting 52-Week Lows
2012年5月28日 星期一
No buyers for New York's empty jailhouses at rock bottom price - The Independent
No buyers for New York's empty jailhouses at rock bottom priceThe IndependentProperty values aren't always a matter of location, location, location. Try as it might, and despite rock-bottom prices, the State of New York is unable to find entrepreneurial investors willing to snap up its disused prisons.and
Chinese property developers face liquidity challenges - FinanceAsia
Chinese property developers face liquidity challengesFinanceAsiaRefinancing risk in China's property sector has risen due to weak fundamentals and continued tight credit, with 11 of the 29 developers rated by Moody's now facing liquidity pressure. By Moody's Investors Service | 29 May 2012 The liquidity profiles of ...and
Price of property 'still falling' - The Press Association
Price of property 'still falling'The Press AssociationHowever, given the wider economic backdrop and the availability of discounted properties, the short-term risk is that the market will overshoot on the downside, as it did on the upside." The University of Ulster Quarterly House Price Index did detect ...and
Singapore Stocks-Cautious start seen; Wilmar in focus - Reuters UK
Singapore Stocks-Cautious start seen; Wilmar in focusReuters UKSINGAPORE, May 29 (Reuters) - Singapore shares may have a cautious start on Tuesday after Spanish 10-year borrowing costs jumped to nearly the 7 percent danger level, with palm oil firm Wilmar International Ltd likely to be in focus.and
Shares Fall in Europe, Gain in Asia - New York Times
Aljazeera.comShares Fall in Europe, Gain in AsiaNew York TimesPARIS — European stocks mostly fell on Monday, dragged down by worries about Spain and its banking bailout that caused Madrid's benchmark index to slide more than 2 percent. In contrast, Asian stocks posted modest gains on what started out as a quiet ...RPT-Europe shares flat, Bunds up; Spain concerns weighReuters UKSpanish bank stocks slide on debt fearsAljazeera.comEuro shares mostly lower on Spanish fears;DAX off 0.26%Forex
Hong Kong shares seen lower, China services in focus - Reuters UK
BloombergHong Kong shares seen lower, China services in focusReuters UK| HONG KONG May 29 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares could open lower on Tuesday, snapping a two-day relief rally with a surge in Spanish borrowing costs the latest worry for investors watching for spillover effects in Asia. The Chinese services sector ...HK Shares End Higher; Led By Mainland Property StocksWall Street JournalHong Kong, China shares rise, but respite seen briefReutersHong Kong shares advance; China boosted by
Suncorp sees insurance on the mend - Sydney Morning Herald
The West AustralianSuncorp sees insurance on the mendSydney Morning HeraldFinancial group Suncorp says its insurance business is improving from a torrid 2011, but other areas of the business will take longer to meet growth targets due to a volatile market. Chief executive Patrick Snowball has also unveiled another savings ...Suncorp makes more cost-saving changesSky News AustraliaSuncorp targets $200m cost cutsThe AustralianSuncorp to cut costs, targets 12% FY marginMarketWatchSBSall 38 news
Planting the seeds for business to bloom - Telegraph.co.uk
The GuardianPlanting the seeds for business to bloomTelegraph.co.ukThe StartUp Loans programme provides an £82 million pot to young people who want to create a business. By Telegraph View This country is insufficiently entrepreneurial. That might surprise viewers of The Apprentice or Dragons' Den, whose producers ...Young entrepreneurs offered start-up loans and advice to help turn ideas into ...This is MoneyCameron meets young entrepreneursThe Press AssociationDavid Cameron launches loan
Brazil loan growth to lose steam: Itaú CEO - Reuters
Brazil loan growth to lose steam: Itaú CEOReutersAs local interest rates fall to record lows and are "likely (to) stay there in a sustainable manner," banks might demand that borrowers place more collateral to obtain credit and shift focus from consumer loans to corporate, mortgage and ...and
'Kelantan misused RM600m in loans' - New Straits Times
'Kelantan misused RM600m in loans'New Straits TimesKOTA BARU: Kelantan People's Action Council has alleged that part of federal loans amounting to RM600 million, to rectify water service in the state, was misused to fund trips overseas by state government officials. Council president Azmi Ali said ...and
Europe Turning To US for Loans - Wall Street Journal
Europe Turning To US for LoansWall Street JournalBy DANA CIMILLUCA And SERENA NG In the latest symptom of Europe's financial turmoil, the region's riskier companies are bypassing banks and investors at home and turning to the US for loans. European companies borrowed some €14.4 billion (about $18 ...and
Banking, credit 'increasingly out of reach' - Brisbane Times
Brisbane TimesBanking, credit 'increasingly out of reach'Brisbane TimesTHE number of Australians without access to day-to-day financial products is on the rise, with more than 2.9 million adults lacking a combination of either a basic bank account, car insurance or even a credit card. A landmark study by the University of ...and
Shopping via your cellphone - Fiji Times
Shopping via your cellphoneFiji TimesOnly Deals, owned by former Fiji resident, Mudassir Hussein, yesterday announced this after it discovered that at least 98 per cent of Fijians did not have access to credit cards. With the plastic money inaccessible, the company has turned to the ...and
2012年5月27日 星期日
Health insurance refunds on the way for Arizonans - Arizona Daily Sun
Health insurance refunds on the way for ArizonansArizona Daily SunAP | Posted: Sunday, May 27, 2012 11:05 am | (0) Comments Arizona consumers and businesses reportedly can expect to collect more than $36 million in refunds this summer from health-insurance companies under new provisions of the nation's health-care ...and
Travel cover premium likely to rise - Economic Times
Travel cover premium likely to riseEconomic TimesKOLKATA: The rupee's fall has put pressure on the travel insurance portfolios of leading general insurance players and they are likely to go to sector regulator - Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (Irda) - to refile and restructure the premium ...MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: India's Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority ...MicroCapitalall 3 news
Know your rights as an insurance buyer - Times of India
Know your rights as an insurance buyerTimes of IndiaLif insurance is the favourite investment option for millions of Indians but very few of them know about their rights as policyholders. A 2011 survey by NCAER shows abysmal level of awareness about policyholder's rights. Whether it's about the time in
Risk and insurance programme - Times of India
Risk and insurance programmeTimes of IndiaThe Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, recently announced the establishment of the Wharton/Penn Risk and Insurance Programme (WPRIP) to promote and disseminate cutting-edge research on risk and insurance at the University of Pennsylvania.and
NASSI seeks more loans for SMEs - The Nation Newspaper
NASSI seeks more loans for SMEsThe Nation NewspaperBy Toba Agboola 2 minutes ago The Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) has called on the Federal Government to ensure that banks make available single digit interest loans to Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs).and
Wife, son abducted after man fails to repay loan - Times of India
Wife, son abducted after man fails to repay loanTimes of IndiaKOLKATA: The 38-year-old man from Howrah's Jagatballavpur never imagined that taking loans from a colleague could cost him so dear. Supriyo Chatterjee's wife and son were abducted for his alleged failure in repaying the
Hong Kong graft probe takes toll on Sun Hung Kai investors - Reuters UK
Hong Kong graft probe takes toll on Sun Hung Kai investorsReuters UKBy Alex Frew McMillan | HONG KONG (Reuters) - More than $7 billion has been wiped off the market value of Sun Hung Kai Properties (0016.HK) since the billionaire Kwok brothers who run the Asia's biggest developer were arrested in a corruption ...and
Hillsborough property appraiser's challengers have to broaden base - Tampabay.com
Hillsborough property appraiser's challengers have to broaden baseTampabay.comBy Ernest Hooper, Metro Columnist Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Rob Turner's ill-fated decision to email porn to a subordinate has drawn former state Rep. Bob Henriquez and current state Sen. Ronda Storms into the race, but don't count out ...Turner's troubles mountTbo.comall 5 news
US STOCKS-Wall St slips on Greek caution before long weekend - Reuters UK
RTT NewsUS STOCKS-Wall St slips on Greek caution before long weekendReuters UK... (Updates to early afternoon) By Edward Krudy NEW YORK, May 25 (Reuters) - US stocks declined slightly on Friday as warnings about Greece kept investors cautious before a three-day holiday weekend, with shares likely to drift lower into the close.US STOCKS-Wall St scores weekly gains, but sags for the dayReutersStocks Close Modestly Lower After Another Lackluster SessionRTT NewsStocks eye gains as Wall St
Call over inheritance tax rebate - The Press Association
Telegraph.co.ukCall over inheritance tax rebateThe Press AssociationThousands of Britons may have paid more inheritance tax (IHT) on residential property than they should have, according to new figures. IHT - which is based on the value of the property at point of death - can be reclaimed if the property sells for less ...Home owners 'due £4260 rebate on inheritance tax'Telegraph.co.ukall 5 news
Bond yields plummet as investors hold out for interest rate cut - Irish Times
Bond yields plummet as investors hold out for interest rate cutIrish TimesChina: Yields on China's riskiest bonds have fallen to their lowest level in more than a year as investors bet the government will cut interest rates to counter slowing economic growth. The yield on AA-rated one-year bonds fell to 4.89 per cent last
2012年5月26日 星期六
State-based insurance marketplaces hang in balance of Supreme Court health ... - Washington Post
State-based insurance marketplaces hang in balance of Supreme Court health ...Washington PostWhile partisan gridlock and logistical disputes have stalled preparations for the 2010 health-care law in about two dozen states, more than a dozen others have moved swiftly to set up the insurance marketplaces at the statute's
National Flood Insurance Program extension vote is set for Wednesday - NOLA.com
NOLA.comNational Flood Insurance Program extension vote is set for WednesdayNOLA.comBy Times-Picayune Staff The US House will vote Wednesday on a Senate bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through the end of July. Without an extension, the program will expire May 31, postponing real estate closings in communities where ...Senate acts to extend flood insurance programThe Associated PressSenate approves short-term extension to flood insurance programWashington PostFlood Insurance
National Flood Insurance Program extension vote is set for Wednesday - NOLA.com
NOLA.comNational Flood Insurance Program extension vote is set for WednesdayNOLA.comBy Times-Picayune Staff The US House will vote Wednesday on a Senate bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through the end of July. Without an extension, the program will expire May 31, postponing real estate closings in communities where ...Senate acts to extend flood insurance programThe Associated PressSenate approves short-term extension to flood insurance programWashington PostFlood Insurance
Top banks join forces to fight fraud - Malaysia Star
AsiaOneTop banks join forces to fight fraudMalaysia StarBy P. ARUNA and AUSTIN CAMOENS KUALA LUMPUR: The country's top two banks have joined forces to make the fight against online banking fraud more effective. To begin with, Maybank and CIMB Bank have taken out a series of full-page advertisements in The ...Maybank Posts 18% Increase In Net Income During Q1Jakarta Globeall 3 news
Analysis: Big M&A banks move down-market in hunt for fees - Malaysia Star
Analysis: Big M&A banks move down-market in hunt for feesMalaysia StarNEW YORK (Reuters): The slow market for merger deals is driving big-name investment banks into combat with smaller rivals for business from companies they usually ignore. Bankers at smaller firms said some clients are flattered by the attention they ...and
Bank doors open to private funds - China Daily
BloombergBank doors open to private fundsChina DailyBy Wang Xiaotian (China Daily) China announced on Saturday it would grant private capital the same entry standards to the banking industry as other capital, in an effort to shore up an economy that is continuing slowing down and to lend more to small ...China Encourages Private Investment in Banking SectorBloombergBanks encouraged to seek private investmentShanghai Daily (subscription)all 12 news
Using Student Loans Against Obama - Wall Street Journal
The GuardianUsing Student Loans Against ObamaWall Street JournalLooking to capitalize on that, the president went on a tour of swing-state college campuses last month to talk up his push to keep interest rates from doubling on the federal Stafford loans that many students rely on to help pay college tuition.LOW LOAN RATES HURT STUDENTSChicago Sun-TimesStudent loans fail studentsKorea Timesall 3,939 news
Sri Lankan shares at 22-month low - Business Recorder (blog)
Sri Lankan shares at 22-month lowBusiness Recorder (blog)Sri Lanka's stock market fell to a near 22-month closing low on Friday with many investors awaiting clarification on a new rule from the island nation's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) amid economic and political worries. The main share index ...and
Tornadoes cause heavy property damage near Montreal - Toronto Star
Toronto StarTornadoes cause heavy property damage near MontrealToronto Star... body reached by sherpas Stray dog joins China mountain bike race, travels 2000 kilometres Cohn: The LCBO's sleeper ploy that drives people to drink Tornadoes cause heavy property damage near Montreal Environment Canada says two tornadoes struck.2 tornadoes strike communities near Montreal, heavy property damage reportedWinnipeg Free PressTwo tornadoes strike communities northwest of Montreal, heavy property
Tornadoes cause heavy property damage near Montreal - Toronto Star
Toronto StarTornadoes cause heavy property damage near MontrealToronto Star... body reached by sherpas Stray dog joins China mountain bike race, travels 2000 kilometres Cohn: The LCBO's sleeper ploy that drives people to drink Tornadoes cause heavy property damage near Montreal Environment Canada says two tornadoes struck.2 tornadoes strike communities near Montreal, heavy property damage reportedWinnipeg Free PressTwo tornadoes strike communities northwest of Montreal, heavy property
Mayor Bloomberg buys TWO new houses worth $25 million increasing his property ... - Daily Mail
Daily MailMayor Bloomberg buys TWO new houses worth $25 million increasing his property ...Daily MailBy Daily Mail Reporter New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has added two new multi-million dollar properties to his already extensive real estate portfolio. America's richest mayor gave a glimpse of his wealth on Friday, allowing reporters to look at ...Mayor Bloomberg's Property Count Goes To 11New York Daily News (blog)Bloomberg Added Home No. 11 in 2011, His Tax Records ShowNew York
Travellers put on alert over high insurance excess - The Independent
Travellers put on alert over high insurance excessThe IndependentHolidaymakers who have to claim on their travel insurance this summer have been warned that they could end up severely out of pocket because some policies have very high excess levels hidden in the small print. According to exclusive research carried
Life insurance premiums set to soar - Which?
Life insurance premiums set to soarWhich?Life insurance premiums for new policies are expected to leap by up to a third later this year, when new European gender discrimination regulations and other market changes are introduced. Premiums have fallen over the past decade, with the average
Shadow of the eurozone crisis may accelerate a dive in property prices - The Independent
BBC NewsShadow of the eurozone crisis may accelerate a dive in property pricesThe IndependentA difficult spring for the property market could turn into a summer of discontent for house sellers as the eurozone crisis goes from bad to worse. This time of year usually sees a boost in sales as potential buyers begin house hunting but the latest ...Plunging property prices open door to first-time buyersMortgage SolutionsFirst-time buyers lifted by stamp duty breakBBC NewsScottish FTBs take advantage
End of rates relief 'won't save £18m' - Scotsman
ScotsmanEnd of rates relief 'won't save £18m'ScotsmanBy ERIKKA ASKELAND THE Scottish Government has rejected calls to change course on its plans to cancel empty property rates relief as experts warn it will fall far short of its expected £18 million annual contribution to Government coffers.and
2012年5月25日 星期五
Give me a crash course in . . . Nama's new deal - Irish Times
Wall Street JournalGive me a crash course in . . . Nama's new dealIrish TimesThe State loans agency said it plans to invest at least €2 billion to finish building projects, improve commercial properties and develop “greenfield sites” over the next four years, to avoid future property shortages. The following day, the State's ...Irish Bank Sees Property UpturnWall Street JournalWhy we need more details from NAMAIrish IndependentReturn to property speculation to tackle economic
SBV slashes ceiling interest rates by 1% - Viet Nam News
SBV slashes ceiling interest rates by 1%Viet Nam NewsHA NOI — The ceiling interest rate for deposits in dong with terms of one month up will be cut from 12 to 11 per cent per year from next Monday, under a State Bank of Viet Nam's decision issued yesterday. The ceiling lending interest rate will be
Property goes to firm tied to failed development - TheChronicleHerald.ca
TheChronicleHerald.caProperty goes to firm tied to failed developmentTheChronicleHerald.ca(BEVERLEY WARE / South Shore Bureau) BRIDGEWATER — The Bedford company that built a townhouse for a Bridgewater development that subsequently went bust is the new owner of the four-hectare property. Jetco Contracting Inc. outbid four other companies
LOW LOAN RATES HURT STUDENTS - Chicago Sun-Times
LOW LOAN RATES HURT STUDENTSChicago Sun-TimesBy Jay Ambrose May 25, 2012 8:14PM AP FILE PHOTO Education Secretary Arne Duncan says student loans don't push up tuition, but of course, they do, much like housing prices were pushed up by banks giving loans to people who could not afford the ...and
Buying a property in distress doesn't assure a deal - Salt Lake Tribune
Buying a property in distress doesn't assure a dealSalt Lake TribuneBy LESLEY MITCHELL If you're in the market for a home in today's market, chances are you're going to come across distressed properties. Nearly one-half of homes and condos listed for sale along the Wasatch Front this spring are either bank-owned ...and
Asian Stocks Fall for Fourth Week on China, Europe Debt Concerns - Bloomberg
NEWS.com.auAsian Stocks Fall for Fourth Week on China, Europe Debt ConcernsBloombergAsian stocks fell for a fourth week, with the regional benchmark index posting its longest streak of weekly losses in six months, on signs China's economic slowdown is deepening and on concern Europe's debt crisis will worsen The value of shares on the ...U.S. Stocks Drop as Treasuries Gain, Euro Falls to 22-Month LowSan Francisco ChronicleEuropean stocks gains after nervous sessionSydney Morning
Asian Stocks Fall for Fourth Week on China, Europe Debt Concerns - Bloomberg
NEWS.com.auAsian Stocks Fall for Fourth Week on China, Europe Debt ConcernsBloombergAsian stocks fell for a fourth week, with the regional benchmark index posting its longest streak of weekly losses in six months, on signs China's economic slowdown is deepening and on concern Europe's debt crisis will worsen The value of shares on the ...U.S. Stocks Drop as Treasuries Gain, Euro Falls to 22-Month LowSan Francisco ChronicleEuropean stocks gains after nervous sessionSydney Morning
Free banking? No. You're just not aware of the cost - The Independent
Telegraph.co.ukFree banking? No. You're just not aware of the costThe IndependentAre you one of the millions that think they benefit from free banking? Not so, according to banking chief Andrew Bailey. The Bank of England director – who is set to be named boss of the new Prudential Regulatory Authority later this year – warned this ...HSBC UK bank boss encourages debate on free bankingThe GuardianMomentum gathers to end free bankingTelegraph.co.ukCall for end to free banking raises
Free banking? No. You're just not aware of the cost - The Independent
Telegraph.co.ukFree banking? No. You're just not aware of the costThe IndependentAre you one of the millions that think they benefit from free banking? Not so, according to banking chief Andrew Bailey. The Bank of England director – who is set to be named boss of the new Prudential Regulatory Authority later this year – warned this ...HSBC UK bank boss encourages debate on free bankingThe GuardianMomentum gathers to end free bankingTelegraph.co.ukCall for end to free banking raises
Forex: EUR/USD plunges on Spain, banks and regions issues - BBH - FXstreet.com
Forex: EUR/USD plunges on Spain, banks and regions issues - BBHFXstreet.comFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Spain is under pressure today as the region of Catalonia is in need of Madrid's help to finance its debt repayments. BBH analysts use this news to remind the Eurozone debt crisis doesn't end in Greece, but extends to other ...and
More turn to the Ombudsman as complaints soar - The Independent
The SunMore turn to the Ombudsman as complaints soarThe IndependentMore than half of all cases are likely to relate to Payment Protection Insurance (PPI). The Ombudsman is doubling its staff to cope with the demand. More than 1.27 million people contacted the Ombudsman in its lastfinancial year.Claims against banks for rip-off insurance continue to soarThe Sunall 3 news
USB Launches Android Credit Card - Analyst Blog - NASDAQ
USB Launches Android Credit Card - Analyst BlogNASDAQUS Bancorp ( USB ) unveiled an android-compatible credit card application, REI Visa app, for the consumers of Recreational Equipment, Inc.The application is similar to the one launched by US Bancorp for iPhones back in October.U.S. Bank Releases a Cobranded Credit Card App for Android™EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)all 8 news
Counter for credit card holders at Patna Junction soon - Times of India
Counter for credit card holders at Patna Junction soonTimes of IndiaPATNA: Booking of railway tickets from Patna Junction can soon be made through credit card. The railways has decided to open a separate counter for the purpose at the Patna Junction reservation counter, Danapur divisional railway manager (DRM) LM Jha ...and
Wen Call for Growth, Not Loan Push, Echoed by Cabinet - Bloomberg
Wen Call for Growth, Not Loan Push, Echoed by CabinetBloombergChina's biggest banks may fall short of loan targets for the first time in at least seven years as an economic slowdown crimps demand for credit, three bank officials with knowledge of the matter said this week. Industrial & Commercial Bank of China ...and
Student Loans: The Real Numbers to Worry About - Huffington Post
Student Loans: The Real Numbers to Worry AboutHuffington PostNews stories about student loan debt have suddenly become as numerous as stories on the US economic recovery -- I counted over 20000 articles/blog posts for each in the past month. Why the firestorm of press coverage? First, there's the possible ...and
2012年5月24日 星期四
Forex: GBP/USD still below 1.5700 around 2-month lows - FXstreet.com
FXstreet.comForex: GBP/USD still below 1.5700 around 2-month lowsFXstreet.comFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Cable is back around Asian session highs last at 1.5670 after opening in the region with a slide to session lows at 1.5648, held by its intraday ascending trendline from yesterday's lows. The pair is actually dealing with ...Forex: AUD/USD refuses to stay below 0.9700NASDAQall 158 news
Fitch: US Insurance Industry Has Capacity to Meet Hurricane Coverage in 2012 - MarketWatch (press release)
Fitch: US Insurance Industry Has Capacity to Meet Hurricane Coverage in 2012MarketWatch (press release)Sufficient capacity remains available in the (re)insurance markets to meet the demand for coverage prior to the approaching US hurricane season, according to Fitch Ratings' annual hurricane season desk reference. Early forecasts for the 2012 US ...and
Insurance fraud mastermind gets prison - London Free Press
Toronto StarInsurance fraud mastermind gets prisonLondon Free PressBy Sam Pazzano, QMI Agency Uthayakanthan Thirunavukkarasu leaves the 361 University Ave. courthouse after pleading guilty to numerous charges, including $1.5 million in insurance fraud. (SAM PAZZANO/QMI Agency) TORONTO - A Scarborough mastermind who ...Toronto man who staged car collisions in an insurance fraud is sent to prisonToronto StarRecruiter in staged collision ring sentenced to three-and-a-half years in jail ...Canadian
Farmers Insurance and the University of Farmers Receive Two Awards From ... - MarketWatch (press release)
Farmers Insurance and the University of Farmers Receive Two Awards From ...MarketWatch (press release)LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Farmers Insurance and the University of Farmers received the awards at the 13th Annual gala CUX Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Corporate Learning. The event was held as part of the three-day ...and
Short Sellers Find Friends in Banks - Wall Street Journal
USA TODAYShort Sellers Find Friends in BanksWall Street JournalIn a short sale, investors sell borrowed stock, hoping the shares fall so they can buy the stock at a lower price, return the shares and pocket the difference. Clients of Goldman, JP Morgan and other banks were also helping contribute to a downdraft in ...Facebook: A lesson in IPO investingUSA TODAYFacebook shares to disappoint for several quarters: AnalystEconomic TimesThe Stock That's in Trouble Because of Facebook's
Markets Live: Shares drop after bright start - Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning HeraldMarkets Live: Shares drop after bright startSydney Morning Herald10.49am: Back to Japan - Tokyo stocks have opened 0.62 per cent higher after overseas markets rebounded from recent drops stemming from worries over the eurozone. 10.44am: Hastie shares are now in a trading halt. They did, however, trade for a while ...Shares eye gains as US markets reboundBrisbane TimesGreece, China data pulls stocks lowerNinemsnAustralia Shares End Lower After China PMI, EU SummitWall Street
I'll Have Another Owner Fights States Over Loan Business - BusinessWeek
I'll Have Another Owner Fights States Over Loan BusinessBusinessWeekNot far from the Baltimore track, Maryland state regulators were probing the consumer loan business that helps fund Reddam's wildly successful investment in horses. Reddam, 56, a former philosophy professor, made his fortune with a subprime mortgage ...and
Property circle rates to get hiked - Times of India
Property circle rates to get hikedTimes of IndiaNOIDA: The Gautam Budh Nagar district administration has proposed to hike the circle rates of property by 10-30% soon. While the additional district magistrate (finance), Gautam Budh Nagar, SB Tiwari has granted a preliminary approval to the new rates, ...and
Property values may point to likelihood of obesity - The Seattle Times
Property values may point to likelihood of obesityThe Seattle TimesA random telephone survey combined with King County tax records show women living in homes with the lowest 25 percent of the assessed property values in Seattle and the surrounding suburbs were more than three times more likely to be obese than women ...and
Forex: EUR/AUD showing weakness below 1.2900 - Forexrazor
Forex: EUR/AUD showing weakness below 1.2900ForexrazorHigh-Risk Warning Forex, Futures, and Options trading has large potential rewards, but also large potential risks. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. You must be aware of the risks of investing in forex, futures, ...How to Start Trading Forex: Free Beginners GuidePR Newswire UK (press release)Free Guide to Trading Forex during Volatile TimesSacramento BeeDaily Forex Update: GBP/AUDAction ForexInside
Property prices still in decline - Irish Times
TV3.ieProperty prices still in declineIrish TimesTHE FALL in the residential property market continued over the year to the end of April, new data from the Central Statistics Office showed yesterday. According to the Residential Property Price Index, compiled by the CSO using mortgage drawdown data ...Property prices rise in Dublin but fall nationallyRTE.ieRise in Dublin residential property prices continues as prices drop elsewhereIrish ExaminerHouse prices remain in turmoilBelfast
2012年5月23日 星期三
Ghana hosts maiden Micro Insurance Conference - GhanaWeb
Ghana hosts maiden Micro Insurance ConferenceGhanaWebGhana on Wednesday hosted the maiden International Micro insurance Conference to provide the industry with creative ideas and practical implementation to manage livelihood risks. Learning sessions have therefore been designed to provide international ...MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: National Insurance Commission (NIC) of Ghana Targets 10 ...MicroCapitalall 5 news
Without Senate action, federal flood insurance will lapse, hurting shore-area ... - Press of Atlantic City
Live Insurance NewsWithout Senate action, federal flood insurance will lapse, hurting shore-area ...Press of Atlantic CityThe Top 10 municipalities in the region for National Flood Insurance Program policyholders, as of Feb. 29. Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 7:36 pm | Updated: 9:10 pm, Wed May 23, 2012. A federal flood insurance program will lapse if not extended by May ...The coming storm in flood insuranceMiamiHerald.comSan Diego Flood Insurance Rates Go Down - AgainInsurance News Net
Forex: Kiwi above 0.7500 ahead of NZ Budget - Forexrazor
Forex: Kiwi above 0.7500 ahead of NZ BudgetForexrazorHigh-Risk Warning Forex, Futures, and Options trading has large potential rewards, but also large potential risks. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. You must be aware of the risks of investing in forex, futures, ...and
Forex: USD/JPY around 79.50 post-BoJ - FXstreet.com
Forex: USD/JPY around 79.50 post-BoJFXstreet.comFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - USD/JPY is last at 79.51, bouncing from day lows at 79.21, and falling from yesterday's and weekly highs at 80.15, losing some -0.57% from previous Asia-Pacific open yesterday, and up for the week by +0.51%.and
FOREX-Euro still shaky on Greek exit jitters; China eyed - Reuters UK
FOREX-Euro still shaky on Greek exit jitters; China eyedReuters UK* Euro off lows but outlook bleak * Fears of messy Greek exit from euro zone persist * EU leaders offer no comfort, HSBC's China PMI eyed By Ian Chua SYDNEY, May 24 (Reuters) - The embattled euro hovered just above a near two-year low against the ...and
How low, long-term interest rates helped in the sale of Scotia Plaza - National Post
National PostHow low, long-term interest rates helped in the sale of Scotia PlazaNational PostLow, long-term interest rates are a borrower's dream and H&R REIT and Dundee REIT are no exceptions. Being able to borrow $650-million for seven years at a fixed rate of not more than 3.45% has emerged as a key reason why the two companies ended up ...and
Taxpayers group: Irving, NS withholding loan documents - TheChronicleHerald.ca
TheChronicleHerald.caTaxpayers group: Irving, NS withholding loan documentsTheChronicleHerald.caThe Nova Scotia government and Irving Shipbuilding are blocking access to details about provincial loans given to the company, says a taxpayers' advocacy group. (TED PRITCHARD / Staff / File) A taxpayers' advocacy group is accusing Irving Shipbuilding ...and
Paragon's buy-to-let loan book grows for first time since 2008 - The Independent
Paragon's buy-to-let loan book grows for first time since 2008The IndependentIn the half year to March, Paragon made £87m of new buy-to-let loans, the first period of growth in its loan book since 2008. It completed its first securitisation of buy-to-let loans since 2007. Securitisation is a method of pooling mortgage loans and ...and
Indian shares fall; telecoms hit ahead of auction decision - Reuters India
FirstpostIndian shares fall; telecoms hit ahead of auction decisionReuters IndiaTelecom stocks such as Bharti Airtel were among the big decliners ahead of Thursday's meeting by the telecom ministry to decide on a controversial proposal from a regulatory body to raise spectrum prices in an auction of mobile airwaves.Indian shares close at lowest since Januarygulfnews.comSensex off day's low; European markets down 2%domain-BSensex ends below 16000; telecom stocks hitFirstpostall 388 news
Greek fears drive European shares down - Reuters UK
AFPGreek fears drive European shares downReuters UKBy Sudip Kar-Gupta | LONDON (Reuters) - European shares fell on Wednesday, ending a two-day recovery rally, as fears resurfaced that Greece would have to leave the euro zone, and traders said money was likely to continue to flow out of equities and ...MARKET COMMENT: Europe Stocks Sink On Greece Fears; Summit LoomsWall Street JournalEuro and stocks dive before eurozone meetHerald SunEuro, stocks sink before eurozone meetingBangkok Postall 3,587
2012年5月22日 星期二
Forex: USD/JPY struggling around 80.00 ahead of BoJ - FXstreet.com
FXstreet.comForex: USD/JPY struggling around 80.00 ahead of BoJFXstreet.comFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The USD/JPY is currently at 79.96, finding resistance around the 80.10 price area after hitting a 3-day high at 80.14 in late NY. According to Fan Yang from FXTimes: “The 80-80.20 area contain a declining trendline, ...Dollar Stumbles But Doesn't Break Trend Into Week EndForex Prosall 113 news
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares falter on Europe concerns; euro dips - Reuters UK
Boston.comGLOBAL MARKETS-Shares falter on Europe concerns; euro dipsReuters UKUS stocks ended the day mostly flat after gains of about 1 percent, pulled lower by a news report that some traders took as a sign that the risk of Greece crashing out of the euro zone was growing. Dow Jones quoted former Prime Minister Lucas Papademos ...Shares set to open lower on US leadHerald SunUS stocks end flat in choppy sessionSydney Morning Heraldall 998 news
US HOT STOCKS: Dell, PetSmart, Guess Active In Late Trading - Wall Street Journal
US HOT STOCKS: Dell, PetSmart, Guess Active In Late TradingWall Street JournalUS stocks closed mixed Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 2 points to 12503, the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index gained a fraction to 1317, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 8 points to 2839. Among the companies with shares actively ...and
Insurance companies stalling on claims - lawyer - NZ City
Newstalk ZBInsurance companies stalling on claims - lawyerNZ CityA Christchurch lawyer believes one of the country's largest insurance companies may be stalling on earthquake claims. A Christchurch lawyer believes one of the country's largest insurance companies may be stalling on earthquake claims.Legal advice sought over quake claim delaysRadio New Zealandall 4 news
Citizens insurance to reexamine wind mitigation policies - MiamiHerald.com
Live Insurance NewsCitizens insurance to reexamine wind mitigation policiesMiamiHerald.comHomeowners carrying Citizens windstorm insurance may be in for an unpleasant surprise. The company is evaluating policies to see if incentives are warranted. For many, that could lead to higher rates. By MICHAEL PELTIER TALLAHASSEE -- Following up on ...Blue Cod Technologies to Attend Florida Office of Insurance Regulation 2012 ...MarketWatch (press release)Citizens Insurance Looking At Wind Incentives,
Complications from Plastic Surgery Insurance Program - MarketWatch (press release)
Complications from Plastic Surgery Insurance ProgramMarketWatch (press release)RICHMOND, Va., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Venture Specialty Insurance, LLC in partnership with Markel Insurance Company, announces the launch of www.INSUREmySURGERY.com , a new website offering patients a quick, easy, and effective way to ...and
Student loans require homework - Washington Post
Student loans require homeworkWashington PostDuring a recent online discussion, lots of people had questions about student loan debt. Here are my answers to a couple I didn't get a chance to address. One person wanted to know whether when carrying student loan debt — in this case at 7 percent
Proposal to cap payday loan sharks is blocked - Mirror.co.uk
Left Foot ForwardProposal to cap payday loan sharks is blockedMirror.co.ukTHE Government yesterday blocked a plan to curb rampant payday loan sharks, despite a new survey showing that two thirds of the public and MPs support the crackdown. More than 90% of Britons think that payday lending is a problem and 98% of politicians ...'Cap pay day loan rates and save Bianca': MP Stella Creasy leads campaign ...This is MoneyMP calls for cost cap on payday loansTelegraph.co.ukMP presses for cap
Grandparents 'offer financial help' - The Press Association
expressandstar.comGrandparents 'offer financial help'The Press AssociationSome 24% of grandparents questioned said they are dipping into their savings or using credit cards, overdrafts or even payday loans to help tide their grandchildren over, MoneySupermarket.com found. Almost a third (32%) of parents with children aged ...Rise of the 'Greyday' LoansCreditmanall 5 news
The News Matrix: Wednesday 23 May 2012 - The Independent
Telegraph.co.ukThe News Matrix: Wednesday 23 May 2012The IndependentOFT warns Wonga over threat letters The Office of Fair Trading has hit out at payday loans firm Wonga for accusing some of its own customers of fraud. Letters were sent to defaulting customers suggesting they could be reported to the police.Wonga and Citizens Advice launch inquiry into loansTelegraph.co.ukPayday Lender Wonga Criticised By OFT For 'Aggressive And Misleading Practices'Huffington Post UKCitizens Advice
2012年5月21日 星期一
Discover CFO: Interested In Private-Label Card Business - Wall Street Journal
Discover CFO: Interested In Private-Label Card BusinessWall Street JournalBy Andrew R. Johnson Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Discover Financial Services (DFS) is interested in getting into the private-label credit-card business, Chief Financial Officer Mark Graf said, noting the lender "took a look" at HSBC ...and
Facebook shares fall sharply on second day of trading on Nasdaq - The Guardian
The GuardianFacebook shares fall sharply on second day of trading on NasdaqThe GuardianHe said Facebook ought to have offered far fewer shares: the social network decided on Wednesday to increase the potential number of available from 388m to 484.4m. Executives at the Nasdaq stock exchange also expressed their embarrassment at ongoing ...US STOCKS-Wall St bounces but investors dump FacebookReuters UKFacebook shares sink as reality overtakes hypeReutersFacebook stock off 11% on second day of
Markets Live: Stocks post bright start - Sydney Morning Herald
Markets Live: Stocks post bright startSydney Morning HeraldAustralian shares open higher after European markets rose overnight and Wall Street closed up more than one per cent. 10.04am: Here's an early snapshot of what the market is doing: the ASX200 is up 0.4 per cent. 9.59am: Global construction group ...Markets Live: Stocks eye gainsBrisbane Timesall 40 news
Credit card perks could cut vacation costs - USA TODAY
USA TODAYCredit card perks could cut vacation costsUSA TODAYPour yourself a cup of strong coffee and read your credit card agreement. While most cardholders are aware of their card's airline miles and cash-back rewards, many are unaware that their credit card offers lots of other money-saving perks.This Week in Credit Card NewsForbesHolly McCall, Stay-at-Home Mom, Challenges Credit Card Rules, But Questions ...Huffington PostNew Credit Card Rules – a Step Back in Time For
Rates fall on 3-month and 6-month Treasury bills at weekly auction to lowest ... - Washington Post
Rates fall on 3-month and 6-month Treasury bills at weekly auction to lowest ...Washington PostWASHINGTON — Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills fell in Monday's auction to the lowest levels in four weeks. The Treasury Department auctioned $30 billion in three-month bills at a discount rate of 0.085 percent, down from 0.095 percent last ...and
Forex: AUD/JPY breaks higher on global economy hopes - FXstreet.com
Forex: AUD/JPY breaks higher on global economy hopesFXstreet.comFXstreet.com (San Francisco) - After operating within an 80-pip range for most of the day Monday, the AUD/JPY pair managed to break above resistance in the 78.35 area to extend as high as 78.66, closing the NA session up 1.3% on the day at 78.61.and
Forex Weekly Outlook for the Period Ending May 25th, 2012 - Live Charts - Live Wire
Forex Weekly Outlook for the Period Ending May 25th, 2012Live Charts - Live WireOn Monday, May 21 st , data on construction output was published in the euro zone. Switzerland data on consumer confidence and M4 money supply was released. United States released its Chicago Fed's Nat Activity index while US Federal Reserve's official ...and
Stock, Forex and Commodity Markets Analysis and Trading Charts Setups - The Market Oracle
The Market OracleStock, Forex and Commodity Markets Analysis and Trading Charts SetupsThe Market OracleWe have been having a superlative run in May. But we have little time to gloat over what we did in the last 10 days. Time to look at some weekly charts as Asia opening draws closer. The verdict is at the end of the post but dare you not read through
Forex: USD/JPY bid above key Fibo support - Forexrazor
Forex: USD/JPY bid above key Fibo supportForexrazorHigh-Risk Warning Forex, Futures, and Options trading has large potential rewards, but also large potential risks. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. You must be aware of the risks of investing in forex, futures, ...and
ForexNewsMole Releases a Free Tool for Forex Traders - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Press Release Centre (press release)ForexNewsMole Releases a Free Tool for Forex TradersSan Francisco Chronicle (press release)Forex trading information service provider, ForexNewsMole is pleased to announce the release of a new tool for the Forex trading market. A dynamic online news dashboard which can be used by a novice or expert trader. Every Forex trader understands the ...ForexNewsMole Releases a Free Tool to Research News Events by Providing a ...Press Release Centre (press release)all
2012年5月20日 星期日
FOREX-G8 fails to inspire euro, risk currencies - Reuters UK
FOREX-G8 fails to inspire euro, risk currenciesReuters UK* Euro little changed, commodity currencies still under pressure * Markets cautious despite G8 pledge to combat market turmoil By Ian Chua SYDNEY, May 21 (Reuters) - The euro started the week on a subdued note and commodity currencies remained mired at ...and
Forex: USD/JPY still above 79.00 - Forexrazor
Forex: USD/JPY still above 79.00ForexrazorHigh-Risk Warning Forex, Futures, and Options trading has large potential rewards, but also large potential risks. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. You must be aware of the risks of investing in forex, futures, ...and
Forex: Greenback softens as Asia turns 'risk-on' - FXstreet.com
Forex: Greenback softens as Asia turns 'risk-on'FXstreet.comFXstreet.com (San Francisco) - After a subdued start, the Asia-Pacific session is a bit more upbeat after the Tokyo fix as hopes are lifted that this week's meeting of EU Leaders on Wednesday will put a little more focus on growth, and on reports that ...Forex - EUR/USD, GBP/USD Flows: EUR up on stops, Europeans, EUR/JPY buying ...FXMarketAlerts.comForex: AUD/USD, hard time finding bids; 0.9800 tested ahead of
Forex - Chart USD/SGD Update: Overbought daily tools hindering swift progress ... - FXstreet.com
Forex - Chart USD/SGD Update: Overbought daily tools hindering swift progress ...FXstreet.comby FXMarketAlerts Team - FXMarketAlerts | View company's profile 00:02 GMT - Break above 50% retracement mark and closing above 1.2714congestion high bodes well for bulls but the only hinderance on the upside is the current overbought condition seen on ...and
JPMorgan losses highlight need for credit default swap regulation - Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.ukJPMorgan losses highlight need for credit default swap regulationTelegraph.co.ukShelia Bair said regulators need to go further to stop investors buying insurance without owning the underlying asset. Photo: Getty By Richard Blackden, New York Rattled shareholders have wiped more than $20bn (£12.6bn) from JPMorgan's market value ...and
Why we need a completely different insurance business - Economic Times
Why we need a completely different insurance businessEconomic TimesBy Dhirendra Kumar Suddenly, there's a spate of media reports and analyses on how the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Irda) may be in the process of bringing in a new set of stricter rules on a class of insurance policies known as ...and
Cut tax to flat 30% rate, axe stamp duty and ditch national insurance: An ... - Daily Mail
Daily MailCut tax to flat 30% rate, axe stamp duty and ditch national insurance: An ...Daily MailBy Political Correspondent The Chancellor should introduce a flat rate of income tax and abolish levies such as national insurance, stamp duty and inheritance tax to boost the economy, experts have said. They are calling for a single income tax rate of ...Single 30% Tax Rate 'Essential' For GrowthSky NewsThe Tax Reform Britain NeedsWall Street Journalall 17 news
New York Hearings on 'Forced' Insurance in Foreclosure - Insurance Journal
New York Daily NewsNew York Hearings on 'Forced' Insurance in ForeclosureInsurance JournalPremiums for so-called force-placed insurance have more than tripled since 2004, producing enormous profits for insurers and the banks that take out policies when a homeowner fails to maintain coverage required by the mortgage, according to New York ...'Forced place insurance' gouging threatens to kick homeowners to the curbNew York Daily NewsLawsky Dissatisfied with Answers on Force-Placed
Hiscox takes aim at insurance regulators - The Independent
Hiscox takes aim at insurance regulatorsThe IndependentThe insurance veteran Robert Hiscox has slammed the industry's representation and supervision, with the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the Bank of England bearing the brunt of his attacks. At the Insurance Day Summit in London,
Standards on sharia life insurance expected in June - Jakarta Post
Standards on sharia life insurance expected in JuneJakarta PostThe National Sharia Council, a quasi-government body that oversees the implementation of sharia economics, has given the green light for a set of standards proposed by the Indonesian Sharia Insurance Association (ASII) that will guide best practices in
2012年5月19日 星期六
Lowering the property ladder - Herald Scotland
Lowering the property ladderHerald ScotlandLoans on typical first-time buyer property (worth up to £125000) were 5% lower in April than in March and 1.2% below their level a year ago. "Banks blamed increasing mortgage funding costs and renewed fears over their exposure to the eurozone crisis
Brazil may cut interest rates as economy contracts... - Gulf Daily News
Financial TimesBrazil may cut interest rates as economy contracts...Gulf Daily NewsBRASILIA: Economic activity in Brazil fell in March for the third straight month, data has showed, a surprisingly weak performance that may lead the central bank to slash its benchmark interest rate to all-time lows and prompt further stimulus measures ...Troubled Brazil economy shrinks again in MarchReutersBrazil stimulus fails to raise growthIBNLive.comDown, But Not Out - by Albert FishlowForeign Policy
Records: Joplin twister was costliest since 1950 - Houston Chronicle
MiamiHerald.comRecords: Joplin twister was costliest since 1950Houston ChronicleDAVID A. LIEB, AP FILE - In this May 25, 2011 file photo, Shirley Waits sits outside her mother's home and waits for an insurance adjuster to arrive, in Joplin , Mo., after a massive tornado moved through Joplin three days earlier, leveling much of the ...APNewsBreak: A year after Joplin tornado, records show twister was the ...Newserall 251 news
Car insurance swallows fifth of teens' salary - The Sun
The SunCar insurance swallows fifth of teens' salaryThe SunBy DANIEL JONES, Consumer Editor YOUNG drivers are forking out almost a fifth of their wages to pay for the rocketing cost of car insurance. They are spending around £2499 for annual comprehensive cover, new research shows. With the average income for ...Young drivers pay six times more for car insurance than pensionersMyFinances.co.ukall 2 news
Warning comes to release children from 'credit virginity' - Compare Pre Paid
Compare Pre PaidWarning comes to release children from 'credit virginity'Compare Pre PaidA rising number of parents are supporting their children by placing mobile phone contracts, credit agreements, mortgages and credit cards in their own names. However, according to the free credit report service, Noodle, this is stopping young adults ...Generous Parents Hurting Grown-Up Children's Credit Rating4RFVParents Shoulder Bills For 40-Year-Old KidsEagle Radioall 12 news
Sunday PS: The Bank of England and after - Daily Mail (blog)
Sunday PS: The Bank of England and afterDaily Mail (blog)I quote Sir Mervyn King, Governor of the Bank of England, in my column in today's edition of The Mail On Sunday. It was a jolly good quote, arising from the Bank's inflation report press conference on Wednesday, and prompted by a question from ...and
Comment: Pain in Spain a headache for everyone - Scotsman
ScotsmanComment: Pain in Spain a headache for everyoneScotsmanSpain faces a deepening banking crisis, and this has left the country s population fearful for their deposits. Photograph: AP By BILL JAMIESON TWO telephone calls out of the blue at the end of last week brought disturbing news.Casualty! The eurozone sickness spreadsThe IndependentThe Jeremy Warner essay: days of turmoilTelegraph.co.ukThe banking threat to the eurozoneFinancial TimesSacramento Bee -BBC Newsall 2,236 news
How peers can solve borrowing headaches - The Independent
How peers can solve borrowing headachesThe IndependentWhile Zopa is for individual borrowers, Funding Circle and Massow's Angels offer loans to small UK businesses so there is something of a feel-good factor in supporting British enterprises too. Massow's Angels' lenders are free to pick the business
Jeff Salway: Avoid lure of payday loans trap - Scotsman
ScotsmanJeff Salway: Avoid lure of payday loans trapScotsmanSCOTS mired in money difficulties have been urged to seek help instead of getting trapped in a spiral of long-term debt by resorting to payday loans. Fears are growing over the long-term implications of a recent sharp rise in the number of Scots taking ...and
Obama wants new banking rules implamented - Newsday
NewsdayObama wants new banking rules implamentedNewsdayNation Newsday > News > Nation Print Aa Obama wants new banking rules implamented Published: May 19, 2012 7:12 PM President Barack Obama says the big trading loss at JPMorgan Chase shows the need to finally put in place banking rules he signed into law ...Obama wants new banking rules put in place soonThe Associated Pressall 415 news
Banks' rising bad loans add to Spanish troubles - Malaysia Star
BloombergBanks' rising bad loans add to Spanish troublesMalaysia StarBy Julien Toyer and Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish banks' bad loans rose in March to their highest in 18 years, underscoring the problems facing the government as it drafts in independent auditors in an attempt to reassure investors it can ...Spain hit by rise in bad bank loansFinancial TimesGreek exit and Spanish loans weighs on summitIrish TimesSpanish Banks' Bad Loans Worsen as Recession Bites:
Why RBI Governor D Subbarao won't cut rates anytime soon - Economic Times
Newstalk ZBWhy RBI Governor D Subbarao won't cut rates anytime soonEconomic TimesTo attract more funds when deposit growth is at a seven-year low, banks will have to keep deposit rates high at least to repay maturing deposits. That leaves little room for banks to cut lending rates. Lenders' dilemma in lowering interest rates after ...Thousands get lower rates; what now?Interest.co.nzANZ gets in on mortgage interest rate cutsNewstalk ZBEurozone fears for UK mortgage ratesFinancial
CREATe.org Applauds the G8 for Focus on the Importance of Intellectual ... - MarketWatch (press release)
CREATe.org Applauds the G8 for Focus on the Importance of Intellectual ...MarketWatch (press release)"Given the importance of intellectual property rights (IPR) to stimulating job and economic growth, we affirm the significance of high standards for IPR protection and enforcement, including through international legal instruments and mutual assistance ...and
Beat mortgage blues – rent out a room, your garage or home - The Independent
The GuardianBeat mortgage blues – rent out a room, your garage or homeThe IndependentAll home insurance policies are different; some will allow you to let the property out for a limited time a year but others won't, or will want to revise premiums if they do. You may only be able to cover one lodger and others (such as Direct Line) may ...The new mid-life crisis … house sharing into your 40sThe Guardianall 2 news
Loans at lower rates, harder to get - Springfield News Sun
Best SyndicationLoans at lower rates, harder to getSpringfield News SunBy Chelsey Levingston, Staff Writer 6:51 PM Saturday, May 19, 2012 Local homeowners able to refinance their mortgages at today's record low interest rates could save hundreds of dollars on monthly payments, putting more money in their pockets to spend ...Legislation would help underwater homeownersWashington PostCurrent Mortgage Rates Today – Chase and Bank of America lower loan interest ratesBest SyndicationMortgage
State Fair of Va. property to be sold at auction - Tasley Eastern Shore News
State Fair of Va. property to be sold at auctionTasley Eastern Shore News“For us, it's the best use of the property.” The creditors' attorney agrees, and hopes that a buyer will be in place in time to stage this year's fair. Christine Myatt, an attorney representing ArborOne Farm Credit, the servicer for the bondholders, ...WSET.com - ABC13State Fair of Va. property to be sold at auctionWSETall 7 news
2012年5月18日 星期五
Banks' bad loans rise 54% in FY12 - Economic Times
Moneycontrol.comBanks' bad loans rise 54% in FY12Economic TimesMUMBAI: Reflecting the stress in India Inc, net non-performing assets (NPAs) of banks at the aggregate level rose by 53.5% during the quarter ended March 2012, from about Rs 39200 crore at the end of March 2011 to slightly over Rs 60100 crore at the ...Negative on all banks, including SBI: Hemendra HazariMoneycontrol.comState Bank of India tops the charts with frauds to the tune of Rs 1221 crBloomberg UTVSBI: Are happy days here
Fledgling property firm inks 10th buy - Crain's New York Business
Fledgling property firm inks 10th buyCrain's New York BusinessThe firm snapped up 155 Bleecker St. for $7 million as it negotiates deals for four properties with a total price tag of $46 million. The CEO is a former Vornado Realty Trust exec. By Amanda Fung @amandafung Seven-month-old Trevi Retail has scooped up ...and
Inflation edges up to 2.0%, but few see reason for interest rate hikes - Winnipeg Free Press
The HinduInflation edges up to 2.0%, but few see reason for interest rate hikesWinnipeg Free PressOTTAWA - Inflation in Canada appears to have entered a period of stability near the Bank of Canada's two per cent sweet spot, providing little impetus for interest rate hikes any time soon. Statistics Canada said Friday annual inflation edged up ...Canada April inflation sparks more rate-hike talkReutersShoppers Skipping Pomegranates Show India Rate Dilemma: EconomyBusinessWeekRetail inflation
Historic Facebook debut falls flat - Reuters UK
Los Angeles TimesHistoric Facebook debut falls flatReuters UKFacebook's opening day on Wall Street does not bode well for the stock's performance in the days ahead, said Channing Smith, portfolio manager at Capital Advisors Growth, which does not own shares in Facebook. "If you're an investment banker or if ...Shares Of Zynga, New Web Stocks Hurt By Tepid Facebook DebutWall Street JournalShares of new web stocks hurt by Facebook debutMarketWatchFacebook's lackluster debut
Residents Of Teaneck Falling Prey To 'Outbreak' Of ID Theft, Credit Card Fraud - Yeshiva World News
CBS LocalResidents Of Teaneck Falling Prey To 'Outbreak' Of ID Theft, Credit Card FraudYeshiva World NewsThe problem is being called an epidemic of identity theft and credit card fraud with more than 200 victims and counting. The small police force in the town has been swamped with complaints over the past couple days. “This has really been like an ...Scores of Teaneck Residents Claim to be Victims of Credit Card FraudPatch.comOfficial: 'Epidemic' of credit-card fraud hits
Spectre of Greek exit and Spanish loans weighs on summit - Irish Times
BloombergSpectre of Greek exit and Spanish loans weighs on summitIrish TimesGROUP OF Eight leaders received a stark reminder of the turmoil in the euro zone as new data showed rising bad loans in Spain's banks, and an EU commissioner hinted at contingency planning for a Greek exit from the currency.ECB Stops Loans to 4 Greek BanksArirang NewsECB Stops Loans to Some Greek Banks as Draghi Talks ExitBloombergECB Halts Loans to Greece BanksFXstreet.comAgenzia Giornalistica
The accidental millionaire finally made to pay - The Independent
BBC NewsThe accidental millionaire finally made to payThe IndependentIt was the banking error that was too good to be true, but that did not stop a New Zealand woman from enjoying the fruits of the multi-million-pound bounty inadvertently credited to her partner's account. Kara Hurring, 33, was dubbed the "accidental ...$10m Westpac blunder: accused found out about error on TV, court hearsSydney Morning Heraldall 381 news
Citizens removes insurance discounts on more than 100000 homes - Sun-Sentinel
WBFSCitizens removes insurance discounts on more than 100000 homesSun-SentinelCitizens Property Insurance Corp.says it has removed improper discounts from 62 percent of 173000 homes. About 32 percent had no change, while 6 percent ended up with lower premiums because the insurer found additional discounts.Citizens Insurance Rattled By Continuing Rate Increase ComplaintsNorthEscambia.comCitizens Insurance bashes "hyperventilating" media over coverage of 'uncapped ...MiamiHerald.com
Anthony Hilton: Insurance expert Hiscox will be sorely missed - The Independent
Anthony Hilton: Insurance expert Hiscox will be sorely missedThe IndependentHaving built one of the country's most successful insurance businesses over the last 40 years, Robert Hiscox will be sorely missed as he goes off into retirement – not least because he is one of the few leaders who is willing to say in public what he
Backers of health insurance rate regulation edge closer to ballot - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesBackers of health insurance rate regulation edge closer to ballotLos Angeles TimesSupporters of a proposed ballot measure seeking tighter regulation of health insurance rates in California turned in 800000 petition signatures, confident that they will qualify for the Nov. 6 election. In the coming weeks, county election offices and ...Price-Gouged Patients, Insurance Commissioner & Consumer Advocates File 800000 ...MarketWatch (press release)Signatures Submitted for Health
2012年5月17日 星期四
There's too much bipartisanship — student loans, for example - The Seattle Times
Deseret NewsThere's too much bipartisanship — student loans, for exampleThe Seattle TimesThe two parties soon will pretend that it is a matter of high principle for the government to "pay for" $6 billion in student loans while borrowing $1 trillion this year, writes George F. Will. This display of bipartisanship will put another ...PostScript: Will, college loans and bipartisanshipWashington Post (blog)George F. Will: The expensive menace of bipartisan politicsNational Postall
Fake credit cards used in Sydney centre - Sydney Morning Herald
BigPond NewsFake credit cards used in Sydney centreSydney Morning HeraldAAP A young man has been charged with using fake credit cards to pay for MP3 players at a shopping centre on Sydney's upper north shore. Police were called to the centre on Florence St, Hornsby, about 7pm (AEST) on Thursday after security detained two ...Man charged after 18 credit cards seized - HornsbyNSW Police Online (press release)all 11 news
Victorian in Sydney over credit card fraud - The Australian
Victorian in Sydney over credit card fraudThe AustralianAN extradited Victorian man will appear in a Sydney court after allegedly assuming the identities of 12 people in widespread credit card fraud. Police officers in Sydney had been investigating fraudulent applications for credit through an online ...and
Consumers 'trapped' by payday loans - The Press Association
Compare Pre PaidConsumers 'trapped' by payday loansThe Press AssociationPayday loans are trapping increasing numbers of consumers in a downward spiral of debt caused by exorbitant penalty charges, a consumer group has warned. More than 60% of people who take out payday loans are using the money for household bills or ...Horrifying reality of payday loans revealedAol MoneyAvoid payday loans to pay the billsCompare Pre PaidPayday loan bill headed for debateThe News JournalSBWire (press
Fees and loans cost United £75m - Irish Times
Fees and loans cost United £75mIrish TimesMANCHESTER UNITED'S net debt has risen by £26 million (€32.3 million) and revenue is down 5.8 per cent, according to quarterly figures released yesterday. The figures also show that £75 million flowed out of the club in fees, interest and bond ...and
Barclays leads UK banking sector falls - Financial Times
This is MoneyBarclays leads UK banking sector fallsFinancial TimesBy Bryce Elder Banks led the FTSE 100 to a fourth straight decline on Thursday, with Barclays the sector's sharpest faller. Barclays slid 3.8 per cent to 181.9p as the cost of insuring against a Spanish default rose to a record.FTSE CLOSE: Banking and finance shares hit again as uncertainty reignsThis is MoneyFTSE falls for fourth day in a rowThe Press AssociationEuropean stock markets fall in early
Markets drop on eurozone worries - BBC News
Sydney Morning HeraldMarkets drop on eurozone worriesBBC NewsShares in Spain's Bankia dropped 15%, which reflects broader fears about the health of the Spanish banking sector. Shares in French banks like Societe Generale and BNP Paribas dropped more than 3%. In Germany, Deutsche Bank fell 1.9% and Commerzbank ...FOREX-Euro slammed by Greece, Spain bank fearsReuters UKECB move on Greek banks a warning shotReutersA permanent precedentFinancial TimesThe Economist (blog) -Wall Street
HSBC chief to subject UK banking operation to performance tests - The Guardian
The GuardianHSBC chief to subject UK banking operation to performance testsThe GuardianStuart Gulliver, the chief executive of HSBC, has said the bank will have to think "long and hard" about its operations in the UK once the government publishes its rules on erecting a ring fence around its high street operations.HSBC increases revenue target from turnaround to $2bnTelegraph.co.ukHSBC turnaround plan on target, cuts $2 bn in costsBusiness StandardHSBC says it is on target for a
Spain's banking crisis rocks Santander in the UK: new worries for British ... - Daily Mail
Daily MailSpain's banking crisis rocks Santander in the UK: new worries for British ...Daily MailBy Alex Brummer Spain's banking crisis reached Britain's high streets last night when the credit rating of Santander UK was cut. In a sweeping reassessment, ratings agency Moody's announced in Madrid that it is downgrading 16 Spanish banks because it ...Spanish banks have credit ratings cut by Moody'sBBC NewsMoody's downgrades Spanish banks - statement in
JPMorgan chief to testify before Senate - Financial Times
AFPJPMorgan chief to testify before SenateFinancial TimesBy Shahien Nasiripour in Washington Jamie Dimon, chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, will testify before the US Senate banking committee in the wake of a $2bn trading loss on credit derivatives. JPMorgan said Mr Dimon would appear before the panel after ...Senate summons JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon to explain $2bn lossesThe GuardianHead of JPMorgan summoned to testify about bank's huge trading lossMiamiHerald.comDimon to Testify Before
Europe rocked by Spanish banking crisis - The Independent
AFPEurope rocked by Spanish banking crisisThe IndependentThe flames of the eurozone crisis leapt higher yesterday, as fears spread about the state of the Continent's most vulnerable banks. Shares in the Spanish lender, Bankia, plummeted 30 per cent at one stage in trading, following a report that customers ...Spain beset by bank crisis, downgrades, bond pressureReuters UKSpanish bank hit by report of withdrawalsBusinessWeekDebt crisis: as it happened May 17, 2012Telegraph.co.ukall 1,428
Forex - Chart AUD/JPY Update: Bears back in control - Forexrazor
Forex - Chart AUD/JPY Update: Bears back in controlForexrazorHigh-Risk Warning Forex, Futures, and Options trading has large potential rewards, but also large potential risks. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. You must be aware of the risks of investing in forex, futures, ...and
2012年5月16日 星期三
Europe beats Canada on private property rights - Vancouver Sun
Europe beats Canada on private property rightsVancouver SunBut here's something else Canadians can learn from Europe: how many governments there are much better at balancing the rights of private property owners with regulations that restrict property and lessen its value. Some background: when a government ...and
OC woman used company credit cards for fertility treatments, DA says - Los Angeles Times
LAistOC woman used company credit cards for fertility treatments, DA saysLos Angeles TimesA down payment on an Audi, an engagement ring and fertility treatments for her domestic partner are few of the items a Fullerton accounts manager at Sweet Life Enterprises is accused of charging on her employer's credit cards -- running up more than ...Woman charged with bilking employerOCRegisterWoman Buys Engagement Ring, Fertility Treatments on Company Credit CardsLAistLigia Baciu, Company
Credit card spending up 15.9 pct in April - Yonhap News
Credit card spending up 15.9 pct in AprilYonhap NewsSEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's credit card spending jumped 15.9 percent in April from a year earlier due to modest improvements in domestic economic conditions, a credit association said Thursday. Purchases made with credit cards totaled 42.9
Credit card spending up 15.9 pct in April - Yonhap News
Credit card spending up 15.9 pct in AprilYonhap NewsSEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's credit card spending jumped 15.9 percent in April from a year earlier due to modest improvements in domestic economic conditions, a credit association said Thursday. Purchases made with credit cards totaled 42.9
UK bank governor takes aim at euro - TVNZ
UK bank governor takes aim at euroTVNZThe escalating danger from the neighbouring euro zone debt crisis prompted the Bank of England to keep alive the prospect of more help for an ailing British economy it said was growing more slowly than expected. At a news conference after unveiling the ...and
Bankers to get bonus bumps in 2012 - survey - Reuters UK
Bankers to get bonus bumps in 2012 - surveyReuters UKBy Lauren Tara LaCapra (Reuters) - Big banks are expected to use a larger portion of profits for employee bonuses this year, despite extensive job cuts and a recent outcry from shareholders over excessive pay, according to a closely watched survey of ...and
Jefferies' investment bank climbs ladder in tough times - Financial News
Financial NewsJefferies' investment bank climbs ladder in tough timesFinancial NewsJefferies hopes a slew of banker hires in recent years and its entrance into new markets and sectors will help it buck a general slowdown in the investment banking industry. In contrast to its larger peers, Jefferies posted sharp investment banking ...and
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