2012年8月14日 星期二

56-year-old loses property, kills wife and himself - Times of India

56-year-old loses property, kills wife and himselfTimes of IndiaBANGALORE: A 56-year-old man, who failed to get his share of ancestral property, killed his wife and committed suicide in Mahadevapura on Monday night. Ramachandra Reddy quarrelled with his brother Veera Reddy for getting his share of property.Couple end life over property disputeDeccan Heraldall 2 news

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Cohen's SAC Held 151450 Facebook Shares Last Quarter - Bloomberg

USA TODAYCohen's SAC Held 151450 Facebook Shares Last QuarterBloombergInvestors have been shunning the stock since then on concern over the company's ability to make money from mobile users and amid speculation that insiders will sell shares when restrictions on the sales are lifted this week. The stock has fallen 46 ...Facebook insiders can sell stock as 'lock-up' endsUSA TODAYSOROS 'LIKES' FACEBOOKCNNMoneyFacebook's issues run much deeper than end of lockupGlobe

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Indian shares rise; rate-sensitive stocks gain on rate cut hopes - Pakistan Daily Times

FirstpostIndian shares rise; rate-sensitive stocks gain on rate cut hopesPakistan Daily TimesIndian shares rise; rate-sensitive stocks gain on rate cut hopes. MUMBAI: Indian shares rose on Tuesday for a second straight session, led by rate-sensitive stocks such as ICICI Bank and Tata Motors, after the unexpected fall in July headline inflation ...Indian shares rise after inflation fall boosts rate cut hopesReuters IndiaIndian Shares Little Changed Ahead Of Inflation DataRTT Newsall 205 news

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Asian shares steady, US data lifts mood, stimulus hopes endure - Reuters UK

USA TODAYAsian shares steady, US data lifts mood, stimulus hopes endureReuters UKStrong U.S. retail sales boosted oil, copper and the dollar but U.S. stocks lost momentum on Tuesday, while European shares rallied as weak euro zone growth made the case for further policy moves to support recovery. U.S. Treasuries and German ...Asian shares gain ahead of US, euro zone data; stimulus hopes supportEconomic TimesAsian Stocks Rise On Stimulus OptimismNASDAQall 1,043 news

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More pain for Angie's List, Groupon shares - Los Angeles Times

Daily Deal MediaMore pain for Angie's List, Groupon sharesLos Angeles TimesAbout 1.7 billion Facebook shares will be unleashed on the market in the next few months as a series of lockup agreements expire at that company, a huge supply of overhang that could weigh heavily on Facebook's already-beaten-up stock. Groupon's stock ...Stocks Barely on Track: Tuesday's IP Market RecapInvestorplace.comGroupon's Outlook Indicates SLOWING Growth and 4 Stock Analyses to EyeWall St.

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Wells Fargo doing more GM loans - San Francisco Chronicle

New York TimesWells Fargo doing more GM loansSan Francisco ChronicleWells Fargo & Co. is expanding its offer of loans to customers of General Motors Co., threatening to take business from Ally Financial Inc. as the bailed-out auto lender seeks a turnaround. GM, the biggest U.S. automaker, already had chosen Wells Fargo ...Wells Fargo Challenges Ally With Expanded Auto-Loan PlanBusinessweekToday's Mortgage Rates for 8/13/12LoanSafeWells Fargo: 9k Active Trial/Loan Modifications in

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Should you switch your home loan after SBI's rate cut? - Economic Times

Business TodayShould you switch your home loan after SBI's rate cut?Economic Times"The conversion fee option may work for smaller loans in the Rs 20-30 lakh segment," concurs Vipul Patel, director with mortgage consultancy firm Home Loan Advisors. "Clients with higher loan amounts would stand to gain in switching to other lenders, ...Teaser loan borrowers get reliefTimes of IndiaHDFC Bank not to go SBI way in cutting rates on auto loansDaily PioneerHDFC Bank not to follow SBI

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Forex: NZD/USD consolidates below 21-day EMA, above Fibo support - FXstreet.com

FXstreet.comForex: NZD/USD consolidates below 21-day EMA, above Fibo supportFXstreet.comForex: NZD/USD consolidates below 21-day EMA, above Fibo support. Tue, Aug 14 2012, 22:47 GMT | FXstreet.com · Share. Related News. What's In Store For Today, Is Summer Holiday Over Yet ? BUZZ-NZD/USD-The 0.8050 former rejection area the key ...Forex: If EUR/USD breaks 1.2280, downside is favored – V.BednarikNASDAQMorning Forex TechnicalAction ForexForex - EUR/USD holds steady on strong U.S.

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FOREX-Upbeat data lifts USD; more gains eyed - Reuters UK

FOREX-Upbeat data lifts USD; more gains eyedReuters UKU.S. retail sales surprise on upside, U.S. yields jump. * Dollar up, more gains eyed as short positions are cut. * BOE minutes, U.S. industrial production up next. By Ian Chua. SYDNEY, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The dollar hovered near one-month highs against ...and

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FOREX-Upbeat data lifts USD; more gains eyed - Reuters UK

FOREX-Upbeat data lifts USD; more gains eyedReuters UKU.S. retail sales surprise on upside, U.S. yields jump. * Dollar up, more gains eyed as short positions are cut. * BOE minutes, U.S. industrial production up next. By Ian Chua. SYDNEY, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The dollar hovered near one-month highs against ...and

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Forex - Chart GBP/JPY Update: Consolidation to prevail - Forexrazor

Forex - Chart GBP/JPY Update: Consolidation to prevailForexrazorHigh-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 ...and

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Forex - Chart GBP/JPY Update: Consolidation to prevail - Forexrazor

Forex - Chart GBP/JPY Update: Consolidation to prevailForexrazorHigh-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 ...and

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2012年8月13日 星期一

Federal Crop Insurance Who Is It Really Helping? - Lawrence Journal World (blog)

Lewiston Sun JournalFederal Crop Insurance Who Is It Really Helping?Lawrence Journal World (blog)The only thing saving them is federal crop insurance. It is predicted that farmers are going to lose around $18 billion, and it is the taxpayers who will be responsible for up to $10 billion. That is on top of the $9 billion this year that the federal ...Drought puts federal crop insurance under scrutinyWashington PostFarmers urged to review crop insurance policies; report losses in timely

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Property prices show slight fall - The Press Association

The GuardianProperty prices show slight fallThe Press AssociationInterest from would-be house buyers dropped last month and there was a slowdown in the number of new properties coming onto the market in Scotland, according to a report. Prices also fell slightly across the country as buyers continued to have ...Property sales at weakest level in four years, RICS survey showsThe GuardianEdinburgh bucks trend as property prices and demand continue to fallScotsmanUK residential property renting

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Health Insurance for Seniors - Democratic Underground

USA TODAYHealth Insurance for SeniorsDemocratic UndergroundBut Ryan guesses that private insurers will be lining up to offer affordable health insurance to seniors (which is absurd), and if not... fuck 'em. They should have tought of that before getting old. The Romney/Ryan plan is simply the elimination of ...Ryan budget plan would alter popular insurance programsUSA TODAYHealth Care Reveals Daylight Between Ryan, RomneyBloombergCOLLITON: A primer on Paul Ryan's plan for MedicareDaily

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Insurance deal lets India resume shipping Iran oil - The Associated Press

Insurance deal lets India resume shipping Iran oilThe Associated PressBy ERIKA KINETZ, AP Business Writer – 1 minute ago. MUMBAI, India (AP) — India has joined Japan in offering government-backed insurance for ships carrying Iranian crude in order to bypass European sanctions that have nearly halved Iranian oil exports ...and

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India property giant DLF sells land for nearly $500 mln - Business Recorder (blog)

Business Recorder (blog)India property giant DLF sells land for nearly $500 mlnBusiness Recorder (blog)NEW DELHI: India's biggest property developer DLF has sold a large parcel of land in commercial hub Mumbai for nearly $500 million, a statement said Monday, as it struggles to reduce its massive debt. DLF sold 17 acres (6.9 hectares) of prime central ...Lodha Developers seals DLF Mumbai property deal worth $488MVC CircleLodha Developers seals Mumbai property dealNDTVEmployees from the

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Further property curbs expected - China Daily

China DailyFurther property curbs expectedChina DailyOfficials in some provincial governments have already been given warnings by the central government that they are not adhering strictly enough to curbs and policies introduced to keep property prices in check. According to reports, 16 inspection teams ...Beijing mulls more steps to cool property marketMarketWatchChina may impose new property curbs as early as AugustMorning Whistleall 4 news

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7 held over fake credit cards - New Straits Times

7 held over fake credit cardsNew Straits TimesAfter the Malaysians left the shop, the shop-owner said a received a call from a worker from another branch warning her about a fake credit card being used by a Malaysian man to buy jewellery earlier in the same day. Upon hearing this, the staff at the ...and

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FOREX-Euro squeezed higher ahead of euro zone GDP data - Reuters UK

FOREX-Euro squeezed higher ahead of euro zone GDP dataReuters UKEuro up broadly as investors trim bearish positions. * Markets take profits on commodity currencies like Aussie dlr. * Euro zone GDP next in focus. By Ian Chua. SYDNEY, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The euro held onto most of its gains in early Asian trade on ...and

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Forex: USD/JPY steady around 78.30 ahead of BOJ - FXstreet.com

FXstreet.comForex: USD/JPY steady around 78.30 ahead of BOJFXstreet.comForex: USD/JPY steady around 78.30 ahead of BOJ. Mon, Aug 13 2012, 23:21 GMT | FXstreet.com · Share. Related News. Forex Flash: USD/JPY to test of 80 later this week - ScotiaBank · BUZZ-OPTIONS-Market snapshot-Daily overview · Forex: USD/JPY ...Forex: GBP/JPY directionless, hovers around 21-day EMANASDAQForex - AUD/USD lower on Japan GDP reportForex Prosall 169 news

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Forex: USD/JPY steady around 78.30 ahead of BOJ - Forexrazor

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US STOCKS-Wall St slips after six-day run; Japan data weighs - Reuters UK

Business Recorder (blog)US STOCKS-Wall St slips after six-day run; Japan data weighsReuters UK... matching the beat rate for the last four quarters. Volume was light on Monday, with about 4.5 billion shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, well below last year's daily average of 7.84 billion. US ...U.S. stocks fall after five weeks of gainsMarketWatchUS Stocks End Mostly Lower; Japan Growth Data Adds to ConcernsWall Street JournalShares inch

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Simon English: If Man United shares get any lower, expect Glazers to grab ... - The Independent

USA TODAYSimon English: If Man United shares get any lower, expect Glazers to grab ...The IndependentNew York outfit PrivCo says the stock is worth no more than $5 a share. That compares with a float price of $14 that only stayed at that level on the first day of trading thanks to emergency support from the brokers behind the deal. There's still a ...Is Manchester United the Next Facebook?Wall St. Cheat SheetUS stocks higher as Manchester Utd debut shares fizzleChannel News AsiaMan United

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2012年8月12日 星期日

As Corporate-Bond Yields Sink, Risks for Investors Rise - Wall Street Journal

As Corporate-Bond Yields Sink, Risks for Investors RiseWall Street JournalWhen interest rates eventually rise, prices of recently issued corporate bonds will fall. “The guy buying a bond today is a guy buying a certain loss,” says Anders Maxwell, a managing director at investment bank Peter J. Solomon Co. “Rates have ...and

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SBP urged to further bring down interest rate - Business Recorder (blog)

The NationSBP urged to further bring down interest rateBusiness Recorder (blog)Business community has strongly demanded that the State Bank of Pakistan should bring down the mark up rate to single digit in the national interest, because high mark up rates are yielding negative impact over investment, industrialisation and ...Cut in interest rate welcomedThe NationBusiness community praises SBP for interest rate cutPakistan Daily TimesInterest rate down from 12 to 10.5 pcPakistan ObserverSouth

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Economy's fundamentals are good ; lower interest rates & policy clarity can ... - Economic Times

Economy's fundamentals are good ; lower interest rates & policy clarity can ...Economic Times13 Aug, 2012, 05.26AM IST, The writer has posted comments on this article ET Bureau. Economy's fundamentals are good ; lower interest rates & policy clarity can revive investment, says KV Kamath. Story; Comments. Post a comment. Email this article

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BoE Chief Urges Banks To Learn From Olympics - Sky News

BoE Chief Urges Banks To Learn From OlympicsSky NewsThe governor of the Bank of England has urged those in the scandal-hit finance sector to learn lessons from GB's Olympic heroes. Sir Mervyn King's comments come in the wake of the Libor scandal that has seen Barclays slapped with a £290m fine for

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Apologetic Swiss banks sweat it out as US, Europe mull redress - Reuters UK

Apologetic Swiss banks sweat it out as US, Europe mull redressReuters UKBut now eleven Swiss banks are under investigation in the United States and there is pressure too from Europe where burdened taxpayers want scalps after numerous banking scandals. The Swiss need a deal to remove the taint from their financial

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How ICICI Bank is returning to growth path with caution - Economic Times

How ICICI Bank is returning to growth path with cautionEconomic TimesIndia's second-biggest bank, whose aggressive growth made it an investor favourite before it was nearly brought to its knees during the financial crisis, has even become picky about lending to power and infrastructure projects, a core market.Banking Transactions Made Easier and Faster with ICICI India Online BankingMelodika.net (press release)all 11 news

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Banking crisis? It's the public's fault, says new boss of Barclays - Mirror.co.uk

ScotsmanBanking crisis? It's the public's fault, says new boss of BarclaysMirror.co.ukSir David Walker – who was appointed last week following the Libor rate rigging scandal which rocked the banking giant – said he favoured scrapping free banking “in principle”. The comments will come as a blow to the ordinary families who have been ...Sir David Walker's pay review risks a 'mass exodus' of bankers from BarclaysScotsmanUK Banks Must Correct Cultural FailuresWall

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Investment banks face an arid landscape - Financial News

Financial NewsInvestment banks face an arid landscapeFinancial NewsDespite something resembling a recovery in the first three months of this year, the second quarter lived down to already low expectations and has left many investment banks stranded with pitiful revenues, enormous cost bases and too much capital off ...On the ropesFundweball 4 news

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City predicts corporate debt purchases by ECB - Financial News

Financial NewsCity predicts corporate debt purchases by ECBFinancial NewsHuw Pill, chief European economist at Goldman Sachs, said: “You're not going to get rid of convertibility risk – the break-up risk affecting the Spanish and Italian banking systems – overnight just by promising to buy some two-year government debt. “So ...Finland Prime Minister says still against ECB bond buysBusiness Recorder (blog)ECB says Eurozone markets fragmentedMalayaFinnish PM Calls for US-Style Bank

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Olympic effect on UK economy may not last long, Sir Mervyn King warns - The Guardian

This is MoneyOlympic effect on UK economy may not last long, Sir Mervyn King warnsThe GuardianSir Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of England, warned that the impact of the Olympics may not be long-lasting on the economy as he said there were lessons for the banking sector from the "fair play" of the games. "By spreading happiness and good ...Mervyn King and incoming Barclays chairman urge 'greedy' bankers to play fairThis is MoneyUK bankers told to learn from

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2012年8月11日 星期六

Super Mario hopes for gold from Angela Merkel - Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.ukSuper Mario hopes for gold from Angela MerkelTelegraph.co.ukWhat attention to financial matters there was has been riveted on the eurozone, and the possibility of a huge dose of quantitative easing by the European Central Bank. Over the past week, ECB president Mario Draghi has come as close as possible to ...Speculators long US dollar bets unchangedBusiness Recorder (blog)all 6 news

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China Ponzi Banks Duping Depositors Into Financing Busted Real Estate Projects - The Market Oracle

China Ponzi Banks Duping Depositors Into Financing Busted Real Estate ProjectsThe Market OracleThey are usually created in China's "shadow banking" system - non-banking institutions that are not subject to the same regulations as banks - which has grown to account for around a fifth of all new financing in China. Like the subprime-debt lending

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New boss to squeeze pay at Barclays - The Independent

ScotsmanNew boss to squeeze pay at BarclaysThe IndependentThe bank is already considering reforms such as following HSBC's policy of rolling up bonuses in shares and only paying when bankers leave or retire. But Sir David, a former Morgan Stanley investment banker, could push Barclays into going further ...Comment: Banking sector has just about run out of ropeScotsmanShake-up on cards as search for Barclays chief goes onScotland on SundayNew Barclays chairman seeks "polymath" as

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If banks played by the rules, New York politicians would have to fuel their ... - The Guardian

The GuardianIf banks played by the rules, New York politicians would have to fuel their ...The GuardianIt is one thing to operate a bank in a single jurisdiction and comply with that country's regulations and law, but global businesses operating in a multitude of jurisdictions have an extraordinary web of requirements and legal codes to acknowledge in ...A US sledgehammer to crack Standard CharteredTelegraph.co.ukStandard Chartered helped build damning case against itselfBusiness Recorder

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Euro posts weekly loss against dollar, yen - Business Recorder (blog)

Euro posts weekly loss against dollar, yenBusiness Recorder (blog)The euro posted its first weekly drop against the dollar and yen in three weeks on Friday as investors refocused on the uncertainty surrounding possible European Central Bank action to contain the debt crisis and deteriorating growth in the euro zone.and

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India central bank deputy says corporate debt restructuring skewed - Business Recorder (blog)

Hindu Business LineIndia central bank deputy says corporate debt restructuring skewedBusiness Recorder (blog)Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor K.C. Chakrabarty said on Saturday domestic corporate loan restructurings were not being conducted in an objective manner, saying the process favoured state-owned banks and large corporate borrowers. Chakrabarty ...Re-jig loans for individuals, small biz too: RBI's ChakrabartyHindu Business LineCorporate Debt Restructuring system biased towards

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Banking's big problem: NPAs and bad loans have returned to haunt banks - Economic Times

Wall Street JournalBanking's big problem: NPAs and bad loans have returned to haunt banksEconomic TimesNot all these loans have turned bad, but if slow growth and infrastructure problems remain, then expect a large chunk of these loans to weigh significantly on banks' books. ET presents data on the exposure of Indian banks to the biggest corporate ...Bad loans plague State Bank of IndiaFinancial Times (blog)SBI Q1 net surges, shares fall on bad loansReuters IndiaSBI Shares Drop on Bad

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Wells Fargo's home-loan dominance spurs concern - Charlotte Observer

Best SyndicationWells Fargo's home-loan dominance spurs concernCharlotte ObserverSAN FRANCISCO Wells Fargo & Co.'s grip on the U.S. mortgage market has tripped alarms among regulators and lawmakers concerned that the bank's control over one of every three new loans could hurt consumers and undermine markets. Wells Fargo and ...US rate on 30-year mortgages rises to 3.59 percentKansas City StarToday's Mortgage Rates for 8/10/12LoanSafeCurrent Mortgage Rates Today – Citibank

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Regulator tells lenders to return 'hidden' interest on bridging loans - The Independent

Regulator tells lenders to return 'hidden' interest on bridging loansThe IndependentThe Financial Services Authority said some lenders had failed to explain interest charges properly and quoted lower monthly rates than people actually paid. As a result it has told lenders to pay back this hidden interest to those who took short-term

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Loan growth slows at US banks: Federal Reserve - Business Recorder (blog)

Eastern Morning HeraldLoan growth slows at US banks: Federal ReserveBusiness Recorder (blog)Loan growth at banks in the United States slowed in July, the US Federal Reserve said on Friday, snapping a 10-month streak of acceleration. Bankers that spoke to Reuters recently cited a combination of factors for the slowdown, including growing ...US Bank Business Loans Up $7.1 Billion In Latest WeekFox BusinessMore Lenient Terms in Effect for Auto Loans and Business LoansEastern Morning Heraldall 17

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2012年8月10日 星期五

Life insurance 101: money when you need it most - ABS CBN News

Life insurance 101: money when you need it mostABS CBN NewsThis is a feature by Pru Life UK on why overseas Filipinos should invest in life insurance. MANILA, Philippines - Life insurance is a basic need and a good lifetime financial partner. This is a truth that most Filipinos, including overseas Filipino

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NAICOM, A&G Insurance Group Differ on Suspension - THISDAY Live

NAICOM, A&G Insurance Group Differ on SuspensionTHISDAY LiveThe recent suspension of Alliance and General Insurance Company Limited, A & G Life Assurance Plc and Fidelity Bond Insurance Brokers Limited by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has pitched the management of the companies against their

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FOREX-Euro falters for a 3rd day as risk appetite wanes - Reuters

FOREX-Euro falters for a 3rd day as risk appetite wanesReutersEuro on track for weekly loss versus dollar * Optimism about ECB action waning * Chinese data knocks Australian dollar By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Aug 10 (Reuters) - The euro struggled for a third day against the dollar and yen on Friday and

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Solar panels loan raises roof for households - The Guardian

The GuardianSolar panels loan raises roof for householdsThe GuardianThe company has partnered with Hitachi Finance to offer the unsecured loans and says that around 85% of applicants should be accepted, provided they can fulfil certain basic criteria – such as that they have a job and are a homeowner. The credit check

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Loan growth slows at US banks: Federal Reserve - Reuters

Eastern Morning HeraldLoan growth slows at US banks: Federal ReserveReuters(Reuters) - Loan growth at banks in the United States slowed in July, the U.S. Federal Reserve said on Friday, snapping a 10-month streak of acceleration. Bankers that spoke to Reuters recently cited a combination of factors for the slowdown, including ...US Bank Business Loans Up $7.1 Billion In Latest WeekFox BusinessMore Lenient Terms in Effect for Auto Loans and Business LoansEastern Morning Heraldall 17 news

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Property gems in regional NSW - Weekly Times Now

Property gems in regional NSWWeekly Times NowHOUSE hunters looking for cheap property might need to consider a tree-change - the best real estate investments are in regional areas. Only two of NSW's 34 "best-performing" locations with median property prices under $350000 were in the Sydney ...and

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Hillsborough property appraiser's education in dispute - Tampabay.com

Hillsborough property appraiser's education in disputeTampabay.comTAMPA — Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Rob Turner is asking voters to overlook his recent porn-related legal problems in favor of his credentials, which he says none of his opponent can match. One of the credentials he has occasionally cited ...Rob Turner says property appraiser's budget is $1 million less than when he ...PolitiFactall 6 news

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New York Standard Chartered allegations 'blindsided' US Treasury - The Guardian

The GuardianNew York Standard Chartered allegations 'blindsided' US TreasuryThe GuardianLawsky's action, which included releasing embarrassing communications and details of the bank's alleged defiance of US sanctions, is rewriting the playbook on how foreign banks settle cases involving the processing of shadowy funds tied to sanctioned ...Standard Chartered helped build damning case against itselfBusiness Standardall 57 news

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Comment: Banking sector has just about run out of rope - Scotsman

ScotsmanComment: Banking sector has just about run out of ropeScotsmanHowever, that did not stop StanChart's shares tanking at the prospect the bank could lose its operating licence, or lose substantial US business (even if found innocent) merely as a result of engaging in a public cat fight with New York. The City's ...Barclays climbs more than 2% as City welcomes new chairman, but FTSE fades ...The Guardian (blog)Barclays shares climb after calling on veteran to mend bankProactive

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US banks told to make plans for preventing collapse - Business Recorder (blog)

US banks told to make plans for preventing collapseBusiness Recorder (blog)US regulators directed five of the country's biggest banks, including Bank of America Corp and Goldman Sachs Group Inc, to develop plans for staving off collapse if they faced serious problems, emphasising that the banks could not count on government help.and

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2012年8月9日 星期四

When Interest Rates Turn Upside Down - Wall Street Journal

When Interest Rates Turn Upside DownWall Street JournalInterest rates below zero used to be more economists' fantasy than reality. Few thought central banks would ever need, let alone be able, to cut rates below zero. When the U.S. was struggling in 2009, Harvard University's Greg Mankiwobserved that minus

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Global shares pause as markets' policy hopes grow stale - Reuters UK

The Daily StarGlobal shares pause as markets' policy hopes grow staleReuters UKTOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares paused on Friday as investors took stock of a four-day rally driven by optimism, yet to be borne out by action, that authorities will soon take the steps needed to ease concerns over the euro zone's debt crisis and weak ...Shares pause as markets' policy hopes grow staleMalaysia StarShares hit three-month high as euro rises on sustained ECB hopesThe Daily Starall 1,539 news

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Citizens Property seeking to settle hurricane lawsuits - FOX 8 News WVUE-TV

Citizens Property seeking to settle hurricane lawsuitsFOX 8 News WVUE-TVBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana's property insurer of last resort is trying to negotiate settlements on two remaining class action lawsuits tied to the company's handling of claims after hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The board for the Louisiana ...and

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Property curb decisions 'to be based on July, August prices' - China Daily

Property curb decisions 'to be based on July, August prices'China DailyDecision-makers are likely to introduce new policy controls on the property market based on housing sales in July and August, according to one of the country's leading property market analysts. Xue Jianxiong, an analyst with China Real Estate

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Property curb decisions 'to be based on July, August prices' - China Daily

Property curb decisions 'to be based on July, August prices'China DailyDecision-makers are likely to introduce new policy controls on the property market based on housing sales in July and August, according to one of the country's leading property market analysts. Xue Jianxiong, an analyst with China Real Estate

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China property investment slows, sales decline narrows - China Daily

China DailyChina property investment slows, sales decline narrowsChina DailyInvestment in property development rose 15.4 percent year-on-year to 3.68 trillion yuan ($580.4 billion) in the January-July period, down 1.2 percentage points from the growth rate posted for the January-June period, the National Bureau of Statistics ...and

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Forex Flash: Short EUR/JPY for a target of 94.25 - TD Securities - FXstreet.com

FXstreet.comForex Flash: Short EUR/JPY for a target of 94.25 - TD SecuritiesFXstreet.comThere Are No Secrets. tradingtips Forex Traders share their trading tips, special ITC 2012. Download the ebook. Related Content. Reports; Webinars. EUR/JPY Anchoring Away from a Double Top; Pulls Back. FXTimes. EUR/GBP Slides into Support Zone ...and

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Forex: AUD/JPY meanders below Fibo resistance, bullish scope? - Forexrazor

Forex: AUD/JPY meanders below Fibo resistance, bullish scope?ForexrazorHigh-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 ...and

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Forex: The EUR/USD according to Mr. Lee, Ms. Bednarik - NASDAQ

Finance News NetworkForex: The EUR/USD according to Mr. Lee, Ms. BednarikNASDAQFXstreet.com (San Francisco) - EUR/USD shed pips for a fourth successive day Thursday, closing the North American session down 0.6% to 1.2301. On the Daily timeframe, RSI and CCI are hovering around their midline and aiming lower, signaling the pair ...Morning Forex TechnicalAction ForexForex - Greenback spikes on strong US economic dataForex ProsEuropean Highlights Wednesday 08 AugFXMarketAlerts.comall 200 news

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FOREX-Euro steadies on persistent hopes for ECB action - Reuters UK

Business RecorderFOREX-Euro steadies on persistent hopes for ECB actionReuters UKRBA quarterly statement awaited for Aussie direction. * Rising U.S. Treasury yields could support dollar vs yen-strategist. By Lisa Twaronite. TOKYO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - The euro steadied in Asia on Friday, as hopes for progress in Europe's debt crisis ...FOREX-Euro falls for second day versus US dollar, yenReutersForex - EUR/USD slides lower, ECB hopes limit lossesForex ProsGreek Exit Talk Pressuring EUR/USD in

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Heartland expects banking licence decision in November - National Business Review

Heartland expects banking licence decision in NovemberNational Business ReviewBUSINESSDESK: Heartland New Zealand, the lender formed from the merger of Pyne Gould's Marac Finance with the Canterbury and Southern Cross building societies, expects to get the decision on whether it can have a banking licence in November.Heartland expects decision on banking licence in NovemberYahoo!Xtra New Zealand NewsHeartland banking licence decision awaitedRadio New Zealandall 7 news

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Euro edges lower - Business Recorder (blog)

Business RecorderEuro edges lowerBusiness Recorder (blog)The euro edged lower against the dollar on Wednesday, pressured by soft German economic data, but losses were limited by hopes the European Central Bank may soon take action to lower Spanish and Italian borrowing costs. Adding to pressure on the ...European Commission Plans Proposals on Banking Union Sept. 11Wall Street JournalEU to Offer Banking Union Plans Around Sept. 11, Official SaysBloombergall 1,516 news

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Chu Set to Tell Obama Loans Healthy Before Solyndra Failed - Businessweek

Chu Set to Tell Obama Loans Healthy Before Solyndra FailedBusinessweekU.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu was set to assure President Barack Obama in mid-2011 that all loans in the department's clean-energy program would be repaid, just two months before the bankruptcy of recipient Solyndra LLC. A draft prepared by Energy ...White House involvement in loans detailedUPI.comTreasury considered Energy Dept loans 'unjust enrichment'Washington ExaminerWhite House sought updates on energy

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2012年8月8日 星期三

Essex Property Trust Prices $300 Million Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2022 - MarketWatch (press release)

Essex Property Trust Prices $300 Million Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2022MarketWatch (press release)PALO ALTO, CA, Aug 08, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESS) today announced that its operating partnership, Essex Portfolio, L.P., priced a private placement of $300 million aggregate principal amount of senior ...Essex Property Trust Prices $300 Mln Senior NotesNASDAQall 9 news

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CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report: Credit card interest rates ... - MarketWatch (press release)

CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report: Credit card interest rates ...MarketWatch (press release)The CreditCards.com credit card rate survey (permalink: http://www.creditcards.com/rate-report ) is conducted weekly, using offer data from the leading U.S. card issuers' websites. Introductory offer periods and regular interest rates will vary with ...and

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US spends less on credit cards - Business Spectator

ABC NewsUS spends less on credit cardsBusiness SpectatorAmericans have cut back on credit card use, a sign that high unemployment and slow growth have made some more cautious about spending. Still, total consumer borrowing has increased with many still taking out loans to buy cars and attend school.US consumers cut back on credit card use in JuneBoston.comconsumers cut back on credit card useThe Desert Sunall 646 news

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FOREX-Euro rally pauses, but gains may resume on ECB optimism - Reuters

FOREX-Euro rally pauses, but gains may resume on ECB optimismReutersProspect of ECB action to help Spain, Italy limits falls * Euro falls vs sterling after BoE inflation report By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Aug 8 (Reuters) - The euro slid against the dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by soft German economic

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Forex: NZD/USD expected to draw support from run of key Asian data - BNZ - NASDAQ

Forex: NZD/USD expected to draw support from run of key Asian data - BNZNASDAQFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The day ahead has the potential to spur a bit of excitement and volatility, says Mike Jones, currency analyst at Bank of New Zealand. First up, the NZ jobs report at 22.45GMT, where a drop in the unemployment rate to 6.5-6.4 ...and

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Insurance does not cover the womb's woes - The Hindu

The HinduInsurance does not cover the womb's woesThe HinduHigh incidence of hysterectomies among rural women in Chhattisgarh has been almost exclusively linked to privatisation of healthcare and the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna (RSBY) in a recent article in The Hindu (Diagnosis of a prolapse by Yogesh Jain ...and

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FOREX-Kiwi first casualty on data-filled day - Reuters UK

FOREX-Kiwi first casualty on data-filled dayReuters UKNZD slips to near one-week lows after disappointing data. * China inflation, retail sales, industrial output figures next. * Aussie eyes employment data at home. By Ian Chua. SYDNEY, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Investors took aim at the New Zealand dollar on ...and

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Forex Flash: Case for the RBNZ to be more dovish - First NZ Capital - Forexrazor

Forex Flash: Case for the RBNZ to be more dovish - First NZ CapitalForexrazorHigh-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 ...and

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Forex Flash: RBNZ more focus on Kiwi hefty levels than a rate cut - TDS - FXstreet.com

Forex Flash: RBNZ more focus on Kiwi hefty levels than a rate cut - TDSFXstreet.comFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Despite the bad data in New Zealand's labor market, improvement are unlikely to be seen by the RBNZ deciding to further loose already accommodative monetary policies, says TD Securities Head of Asia-Pacific Research Annette ...and

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Borrowers beat path away from big banks - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning HeraldBorrowers beat path away from big banksSydney Morning HeraldIn the year to June, lending to refinance loans swelled by $7.3 billion or 17 per cent from a year ago, and by 30 per cent from two years ago. By contrast, lending to buy existing real estate fell by almost $1 billion, while lending for new ...and

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Borrowers beat path away from big banks - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning HeraldBorrowers beat path away from big banksSydney Morning HeraldIn the year to June, lending to refinance loans swelled by $7.3 billion or 17 per cent from a year ago, and by 30 per cent from two years ago. By contrast, lending to buy existing real estate fell by almost $1 billion, while lending for new ...and

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Key considerations in getting a reverse mortgage - Businessweek

Key considerations in getting a reverse mortgageBusinessweekThe interest on the loan balance is typically calculated monthly and accrues over time. So, if you elect to receive regular payouts, for example, the amount you owe, plus interest, grows. When the loan is repaid, the lender also collects all the ...and

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So long UK, thanks for all the loans: we'll be in touch... - Times Higher Education

Times Higher EducationSo long UK, thanks for all the loans: we'll be in touch...Times Higher EducationWith the outlay on loans about to increase as tuition fees rise to a maximum of £9000 from this autumn, figures on loan repayments by EU students have provoked further concerns about the sustainability of the new student loans system. Undergraduates ...Student loans now available to part-time studentsThink Moneyall 2 news

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CANADA STOCKS-Energy, bank stocks lead TSX to lower close - Reuters

Financial Post (blog)CANADA STOCKS-Energy, bank stocks lead TSX to lower closeReutersBCE Inc, the parent of Bell Canada and the country's largest telecom company, played the biggest role of any one stock in preventing the market from falling further. Its shares gained 2.4 percent to C$44.30. Montreal-based BCE's second-quarter profit ...CANADA STOCKS-TSX little changed; rising BCE offsets energy dropReuters AfricaTSX Ends Lower On Resource Stocks - Canadian CommentaryRTT NewsClosing

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Sun Life warns that low interest rates could cost it as much as $600M by 2015 - CanadianBusiness.com

Globe and MailSun Life warns that low interest rates could cost it as much as $600M by 2015CanadianBusiness.comTORONTO - Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF) warns that persistently low interest rates could cause a further $600 million hit to its earnings by 2015 after weak rates and volatile markets crushed its second-quarter earnings. The Toronto-based insurer ...Sun Life hammered by markets, low ratesGlobe and MailSun Life 2Q Profit Tumbles; Misses Analysts' ExpectationsWall Street

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2012年8月7日 星期二

Should First Nations on reserve have property rights? Here's a primer - Montreal Gazette

24 Hours VancouverShould First Nations on reserve have property rights? Here's a primerMontreal GazetteOTTAWA – The federal government said Tuesday it has no imminent plans to introduce legislation to allow First Nations people living on reserves to own their own land. But the government is known to be interested in exploring property rights with First ...Toward on-reserve property rights for individualsGlobe and MailReserve property ownership long overdue: ex-chiefCTV British Columbia

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Boston Property beats Wall St forecast - Malaysia Star

Boston Property beats Wall St forecastMalaysia StarNEW YORK: Office building landlord Boston Properties Inc reported quarterly funds from operations, a key measure of real estate investment trust performance, that easily surpassed Wall Street's forecast, in part due to termination income from a tenant ...and

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Stockland says property market still weak - Sydney Morning Herald

Sky News AustraliaStockland says property market still weakSydney Morning HeraldAAP. Property developer Stockland has posted a 35 per cent fall in full year profit and says real estate markets are set to remain weak in the year ahead. Stockland's net profit for the year to June 30 was $487 million, down from $754.6 million in the ...Property market still weak - StocklandSky News Australiaall 41 news

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Listed property firms still popular - Stuff.co.nz

Listed property firms still popularStuff.co.nzAmong a number of the key listed property companies reporting to shareholders this week on their financial performance, Kiwi Income Property Trust yesterday said it expected to deliver distributions for the March year of 6.6 cents per unit, down from 7 ...Quake costs plague property investorNew Zealand HeraldWgtn commercial property market to remain subdued: KIPNational Business ReviewWellington commercial property market to remain subdued:

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RBA leaves interest rates on hold - Herald Sun

RBA leaves interest rates on holdHerald SunINTEREST rates are set to stay on hold until the last quarter of 2012 after the Reserve Bank sat on its hands and left interest rates unchanged, economists warn. The Australian dollar pushed through $US1.06 after the central bank decided mortgage rates

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Indian shares rally - Business Recorder (blog)

IBNLive.comIndian shares rallyBusiness Recorder (blog)The 30-share BSE index rose 1.08 percent to 17601.78 points after earlier touching its highest intraday level since April 3. The 50-share NSE index gained 1.03 percent to end at 5336.70 points. Interest-rate sensitive stocks gained on hopes the ...Indian Shares Modestly Higher In Early TradeRTT NewsMARKET EYE-India shares rise to 1-mth high; autos, banks gainReuters Indiaall 281 news

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Markets Live: Shares rise in early trade - Sydney Morning Herald

Business Recorder (blog)Markets Live: Shares rise in early tradeSydney Morning HeraldAustralian shares follow offshore markets higher after European stocks rose on upbeat corporate earnings and Wall Street gained following calls for the US Federal Reserve to launch more stimulus. 10.24am: The info tech sub index is leading the ASX200 ...Markets Live: Shares set for positive startBusinessDay.com.auOutlook: Aus shares set for a positive startFinance News NetworkPosted by ImaduddinBusiness

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Aussie credit cards sold on Russian site - CRN Australia

Aussie credit cards sold on Russian siteCRN AustraliaA Russian carding site is selling 554 stolen Australian credit cards with full details for $4.50 per record. The online cybercrime bazaar listed Mastercard and Visa cards stolen from each Australian state and territory. Each record contained the victim ...Massive Payment Card Upgrade Has Mixed Results in AustraliaPCWorldall 23 news

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Myki flaw risks credit card security - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning HeraldMyki flaw risks credit card securitySydney Morning HeraldFEARS have emerged that myki vending machines could compromise the credit card security of thousands of public transport users, because of a flaw in how the machines issue receipts. Passengers who decline a printed receipt after topping up at a vending ...and

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Foreign credit card spending up 8% - MSN Money UK

shropshirestar.comForeign credit card spending up 8%MSN Money UKInternational visitors to the UK spent more than £450 million on their Visa cards during the first week of the Olympic Games, up by 8% on the same time last year. The electronic payments company said restaurants, nightclubs, theatres and tourist ...Visa reports Olympic consumer spending boostThe Guardianall 18 news

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2012年8月6日 星期一

Raymond Roth: Son of man who 'faked his own death during swim' charged with ... - Daily Mail

Daily MailRaymond Roth: Son of man who 'faked his own death during swim' charged with ...Daily MailThe son of a man who was reported missing after going for a swim - but later turned up 700 miles away - has been charged with insurance fraud and filing a false report. Jonathan Roth, 22, was arrested on Monday, said Nassau County District Attorney's ...Police: Son of NY man who vanished at beach but turned up alive charged with ...Washington Postall 364 news

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Cesar Izturis a solid 'insurance policy' for the Nationals - Washington Post (blog)

Cesar Izturis a solid 'insurance policy' for the NationalsWashington Post (blog)(Andy Lyons - GETTY IMAGES) The Nationals acquired Cesar Izturis on waivers today out of stark necessity. With Mark DeRosa's strained groin keeping him sidelined and Ian Desmond on the disabled list for several more weeks, they had no viable option if ...and

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European Commission Plans Proposals on Banking Union Sept. 11 - Wall Street Journal

Globe and MailEuropean Commission Plans Proposals on Banking Union Sept. 11Wall Street JournalBRUSSELS--The European Commission plans to detail proposals for a euro-zone banking supervisor -- seen by backers as key to stemming the euro-zone sovereign-debt crisis -- by Sept. 11, a European Union official said Monday. EU leaders decided to ...EC Plans To Detail Banking Union Plans SeptemberFox BusinessEuro touches one-month high in AsiaBusiness Recorder (blog)EU to Offer Banking Union Plans

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US concerned over Bangladesh's Grameen Bank decision - Business Recorder (blog)

Business Recorder (blog)US concerned over Bangladesh's Grameen Bank decisionBusiness Recorder (blog)Grameen Bank WASHINGTON: The United States has said it is " deeply concerned about the recent actions of the Government of Bangladesh has taken to give the government-appointed chairman of the Grameen Bank Board control over the selection of the ...Fight over Grameen Bankgulfnews.comNobel laureate faces fresh trouble over his banking tenureCNN InternationalNobel Winner Hit With Banking

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Piaf urges SBP to reduce interest rate to single digit - Business Recorder (blog)

Business RecorderPiaf urges SBP to reduce interest rate to single digitBusiness Recorder (blog)Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (Piaf) has urged the Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to bring down the mark-up rate to single digit for the revival of economy. In a statement issued here, the PIAF Chairman Engineer Sohail ...Demand for single digit interest ratePakistan Observerall 10 news

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Chidambaram hints at easing interest rates - Times of India

Chandigarh TribuneChidambaram hints at easing interest ratesTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: Finance minister P Chidambaram on Monday said the government was conscious that current interest rates were high and vowed to take measures to spur investment and ease the burden on consumers. "High interest rates inhibit the investor ...Govt to take steps to ease interest rate burden: FMDeccan HeraldGovt hints at softer interest rate regimeIndian ExpressGovt may take risks to tame inflation, interest

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Australian shares edge higher ahead of RBA interest-rate call - The Australian

SBSAustralian shares edge higher ahead of RBA interest-rate callThe AustralianThe Reserve Bank of Australia will annouce its latest decision on interest rates today. “The main event of the day will be the RBA's policy decision. With domestic data relatively stable and the lack of material worsening in the global economy, the RBA ...No interest rate cut todayHerald SunAussie Trades Near 4-Month High on Bets RBA to Hold RatesBusinessweekAugust RBA Interest Rate Decision

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Indian shares rally - Business Recorder (blog)

Business RecorderIndian shares rallyBusiness Recorder (blog)India's main BSE index rose over 1 percent to their highest close since July 11 as improved US jobs data sparked a global risk rally, while private lenders such as HDFC Bank surged on hopes for government measures to help the mutual fund sector.Indian shares rally; finmin promise of action sparks muted hopeReuters IndiaIndian Shares End On Firm NoteNASDAQIndian Shares Rally On Global CuesRTT Newsdomain-B -Financial Expressall

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Knight Capital gets $400 million rescue, shares tumble - Reuters UK

New York TimesKnight Capital gets $400 million rescue, shares tumbleReuters UKKnight has been the largest U.S. provider of retail market-making in New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq-listed stocks, buying and selling shares for clients. As a market maker it also provides liquidity to equity markets by stepping in to buy and sell ...Joyce Puts Knight Survival Over Shares Forging $400 Million DealBloombergKnight Capital gets $400m rescue but shares tumbleRTE.ieall 1,139 news

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Markets Live: Shares extend gains - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning HeraldMarkets Live: Shares extend gainsSydney Morning HeraldLocal stocks open higher after Wall Street and European shares extended Friday's rally on hopes the European Central Bank may soon take action to relieve the eurozone sovereign debt crisis. 10.58am: The big banks are trading roughly in line with the ...Strong gains for Asian resource stocksFinancial TimesMarkets Live: Shares look to extend gainsBrisbane TimesShares close higher on US dataHerald Sunall 175 news

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Linda McMahon loans her campaign $4 million as primary approaches - New Haven Register (blog)

New Haven Register (blog)Linda McMahon loans her campaign $4 million as primary approachesNew Haven Register (blog)By Mary E. O'Leary, Staff Reporter. Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon loaned her campaign more than $4 million during July, for a total of $12.4 million since the beginning of 2011, according to the latest Federal Election Commission filings.and

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Bank Loans Cheaper, But Still Hard to Get - Forbes

ForbesBank Loans Cheaper, But Still Hard to GetForbesThis banker, who deals primarily with businesses, noted the strong personal toll that bad loans took on the borrowers. Company owners were severely troubled, even to the point of suicide, by their financial problems. He said that it just wasn't worth ...Fed Says Banks Ease Standards on Business, Consumer LoansBloombergUS banks loosen terms on business, car loansMarketWatchDoes student loan debt put a damper on your relationship?Houston

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Commercial property news in brief - Manchester Evening News

Commercial property news in briefManchester Evening NewsThree senior surveyors have joined the property and asset management team: Howard Hill and Katya Ireland, from DTZ, and Frances Hardcastle, formerly of Workman. The new appointments following the appointment of senior surveyor, Charlotte Roper, and

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Quake ratings batter Wgtn property market - NZ City

3News NZQuake ratings batter Wgtn property marketNZ CityWellington's commercial property market is forecast to remain subdued for the next four years, according to Kiwi Income Property Trust. The capital's central business district vacancy rate stands at 11.6 per cent. The property investor forecasts the ...Wellington commercial property market to remain subdued: KIPYahoo!Xtra New Zealand Newsall 8 news

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2012年8月5日 星期日

Share prices on Bursa and Wall Street seen higher this week - Malaysia Star

The Daily StarShare prices on Bursa and Wall Street seen higher this weekMalaysia StarMuch of that rise has come on gains in defensive sectors like telecommunications, a sign that while investors aren't ready to abandon stocks, they're still looking to limit risk and volatility. Telecom shares are by far the strongest performers of the ...Wall Street Week Ahead: Positive momentum in the face of headwindsGayTodayall 39 news

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Stock split could land Apple in Dow - Irish Times

Stock split could land Apple in DowIrish TimesStock split could land Apple in Dow. APPLE SHARES rose last week after an analyst said it was “considering” a stock split. Currently, Apple is the only dividend-paying company worth more than $215 billion that is not included in the Dow Jones index ...and

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SOS: Non-necessary flood insurance was finally reimbursed - 77Square.com

SOS: Non-necessary flood insurance was finally reimbursed77Square.comCooley estimates the Kickapoo would have to get 50 to 75 feet deep and two to three miles wide before it would come close to the house, which AnchorBank incorrectly insisted was in a flood plain and required special insurance. Enlarge Photo ...and

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SOS: Non-necessary flood insurance was finally reimbursed - 77Square.com

SOS: Non-necessary flood insurance was finally reimbursed77Square.comCooley estimates the Kickapoo would have to get 50 to 75 feet deep and two to three miles wide before it would come close to the house, which AnchorBank incorrectly insisted was in a flood plain and required special insurance. Enlarge Photo ...and

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New York Life Insurance Co. buys Westory building - Washington Post

New York Life Insurance Co. buys Westory buildingWashington PostWASHINGTON New York Life Insurance Co. has acquired the 11-story Westory building from Germany-based Deka Immobilien Investment for $159.36 million, or about $590 a square foot. The Westory is at 607 14th St. NW, and was built in 1990 and

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Insurance options for renters - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Insurance options for rentersMilwaukee Journal SentinelRenter's insurance provides financial protection against the loss or destruction of one's possessions when renting a house or apartment. Some common misperceptions regarding renter's insurance, according to the National Association of Insurance

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State insurance officials sent to help those in fires - Tulsa World

kjrh.comState insurance officials sent to help those in firesTulsa WorldAbout a dozen Oklahoma Insurance Department employees have been dispatched to assist consumers with their insurance claims following devastating wildfires in Creek County. Information booths are set up at the Sand Springs United Methodist Church, ...State Insurance Commission opens Mannford office for fire victimskjrh.comall 98 news

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Quinn Insurance and the levy - Irish Times

Quinn Insurance and the levyIrish TimesTHE PRESIDENT of the High Court was rightly exasperated when presented last week with a revised estimate of the cost of funding Quinn Insurance, which is now in administration following its collapse. The money needed will be paid out of the Insurance

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Revisiting EPF 'loans' to govt - Free Malaysia Today

Free Malaysia TodayRevisiting EPF 'loans' to govtFree Malaysia TodayI am worried about our Employees Provident Fund (EPF) monies. The recent statement by Deputy Finance Minister Donald Lim who said that the age for full withdrawal from the EPF by contributors will be raised to 60 is bothering me and many others as well.and

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NAICOM canvasses legislator's support for new legal framework - The Guardian Nigeria

NAICOM canvasses legislator's support for new legal frameworkThe Guardian NigeriaTO drive the nation's insurance sector, there was need for a robust legal and regulatory framework that will ensure that the sector contributes positively to the economy. The Commissioner for Insurance, Fola Daniel, speaking at the sensitisation ...Legal issues, others hamper reforms, says NAICOMThe Nationall 2 news

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Life insurance: why the FSC's plans will unfairly punish financial planners - Wealth Professional

Life insurance: why the FSC's plans will unfairly punish financial plannersWealth ProfessionalStating that the new framework would enhance the long term affordability of life insurance and reduce underinsurance, FSC CEO John Brogden said it “sets a new standard of self-regulation for life insurance and is a positive outcome for consumer access ...AFA and FPA question details of FSC policyMoney Managementall 4 news

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August RBA Interest Rate Decision Preview - FXstreet.com

August RBA Interest Rate Decision PreviewFXstreet.comOn Tuesday, August 7, 2012, our mates over at the Reserve Bank of Australia will be announcing their latest interest rate decision. Word on Ayers Rock is that after cutting interest rate last June 5 - the fourth rate cut since November 2011 - the ...Reserve Banks tipped to keep its powder dryThe AustralianHow the RBA should clip the dollarThe Australian Financial Reviewall 5 news

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Arrears guard action - Mortgage Strategy

Mortgage StrategyArrears guard actionMortgage StrategyLow interest rates have helped the number of home repossessions to stay constant year on year but how would lenders cope if a rise in interest rates meant more and more borrowers struggled with their mortgage? CoverStory. When the thorny subject of

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2012年8月4日 星期六

ECB saves Greece from bankruptcy by securing emergency loans - Business Recorder (blog)

ECB saves Greece from bankruptcy by securing emergency loansBusiness Recorder (blog)The European Central Bank (ECB) has saved Greece from bankruptcy for the time being by securing it interim financing in the form of additional emergency loans from the Bank of Greece, German newspaper Die Welt said on Saturday. The ECB's Governing ...and

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401(k) loans default - New York Post

401(k) loans defaultNew York PostWith a 10 percent unemployment rate locally, and household finances in tatters, 401(k) borrowings have skyrocketed, according to analysts. Not surprisingly, defaults on those loans also have risen sharply in New York. One complication: Laid-off workers

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Southwest Airlines promo glitch charges customers for flights aplenty - CNN (blog)

Daily MailSouthwest Airlines promo glitch charges customers for flights aplentyCNN (blog) Southwest Airlines has updated their Facebook page with information for customers affected by a computer glitch that has caused excessive credit card charges for countless people taking part in a 24-hour deal on Friday, and ...Southwest Says Computer Glitch Caused Ticket WoesABC NewsSouthwest Airlines Ticket Promotion Goes WrongCleveland News - Fox 8all 386 news

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US Officials Brace for Huge Task Of Operating Health Exchanges - New York Times

New York TimesUS Officials Brace for Huge Task Of Operating Health ExchangesNew York TimesBy ROBERT PEAR. Published: August 4, 2012. WASHINGTON — Obama administration officials are getting ready to set up and operate new health insurance markets in about half the states, where local officials appear unwilling or unable to do so.and

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Insurance commissioner Kitzman has stirred the pot before - Corpus Christi Caller Times

Insurance commissioner Kitzman has stirred the pot beforeCorpus Christi Caller TimesIn a letter dated June 19, Texas House Insurance Committee Chairman John Smithee, R-Amarillo, asked Kitzman to confirm that the windstorm association had access to about $3.6 billion for which to pay claims and sought her verification that a particular

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KSE index likely to test 15000 points level - The News International

The NationKSE index likely to test 15000 points levelThe News InternationalKARACHI: The Karachi Stock Exchange's (KSE) benchmark 100-share index is expected to test 15000 points level next week ahead of a possible cut in discount rate by the State Bank of Pakistan next Friday, said dealers on Saturday. “The index would ...Stock market slumps amid uncertainty over SC hearingThe NationIndex declines by 54.24 pointsBusiness Recorder (blog)Karachi stocks rise 140 pts on fall in inflation for

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Senior property tax break returning, but AARP urges homeowners to give it up - ReporterHerald.com

Senior property tax break returning, but AARP urges homeowners to give it upReporterHerald.comColorado seniors are poised to get a property tax break for the first time since 2008, but the state's largest group for retirees wants seniors to ask themselves a question before claiming the exemption. "Do you really need the money?" Because if you

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Southwest ticket promotion goes wrong - KETK

San Francisco ChronicleSouthwest ticket promotion goes wrongKETK(CNN) -- When Southwest Airlines offered a limited-time promotion on Friday to celebrate reaching three million fans on Facebook, it seems they accidentally racked up duplicate charges on the credit cards of their loyal customers. The LUZ2LIKE promo ...Southwest says computer glitch caused ticket woesFox Newsall 316 news

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Wall Street's bankers need tough regulation - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Wall Street's bankers need tough regulationMilwaukee Journal Sentinel"What we should probably do is go and split up investment banking from banking . . . have banks do something that's not going to risk the taxpayer dollars, that's not too big to fail," said Sanford I. Weill, the retired chief at Citigroup. You mean ...Should the government break up the biggest banks?Crain's New York Business (blog)Too Big to Fail: Why “Too Big” Isn't the ProblemInvestment

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Credit card parking meter test didn't pay off - Topeka Capital Journal

Credit card parking meter test didn't pay offTopeka Capital JournalTopeka city officials sought to make parking more convenient last year when they experimented by offering 30 downtown meters that accepted credit and debit cards in addition to coins. But few motorists took advantage of that option, the Topeka City

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Bridge Banking: A Misunderstood Innovation in Failure Resolution - THISDAY Live

Bridge Banking: A Misunderstood Innovation in Failure ResolutionTHISDAY LiveA Bridge bank refers to a temporary bank established to acquire the assets and assume the liabilities of a failed bank until a final resolution is accomplished. The concept could be said to have originated from the United State of America (USA) through

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Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending August 4, 2012 - Deposit Accounts (blog)

Deposit Accounts (blog)Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending August 4, 2012Deposit Accounts (blog)August started with some bad news for CD rates, but there was a little bit of good news for savers when the Fed chose not to announce any new actions at its FOMC meeting. Before the meeting, some economists were predicting QE3, and several were

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Thousands of ex-students over-pay loans - The Independent

Thousands of ex-students over-pay loansThe IndependentThe controversial company in charge of collecting student loan repayments for the Government has taken tens of millions of pounds extra from unwitting graduates. Tens of thousands of people have been advised to apply for refunds from the Student Loans

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2012年8月3日 星期五

Ulster Bank bad loans charge falls sharply - Irish Times

Ulster Bank bad loans charge falls sharplyIrish TimesTHE CHARGE to cover bad loans at Ulster Bank's main and wind-down divisions fell 54 per cent to £1.166 billion (€1.45 billion) in the first half of the year as the rate of increase in loan arrears declined. Reporting results for the six-month period ...and

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IMF approves new loans to Morocco, Jordan - Reuters

AFPIMF approves new loans to Morocco, JordanReutersBy Lesley Wroughton and Souhail Karam. WASHINGTON/RABAT Aug 4 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved loans to Morocco and Jordan after they were hit by costlier energy bills, economic restraints from regional instability ...IMF approves loans to Morocco, JordanInteractive InvestorIMF opens $US6.2bn credit line for MoroccoMSN NZ Newsall 37 news

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Forsyth Sheriff's Office Arrest Man for Car Break-ins, Stolen Credit Cards - Patch.com

Forsyth Sheriff's Office Arrest Man for Car Break-ins, Stolen Credit CardsPatch.comArticle. article . new_asset_attachment_attributes. Authorities this week arrested and charged a 34-year-old man suspected of breaking into cars in south Forsyth County and stealing credit cards among other items.Man arrested for auto break-ins and use of stolen credit cardsNorthFulton.comall 2 news

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City withholding credit card records sought in wake of scandal - Sacramento Bee (blog)

City withholding credit card records sought in wake of scandalSacramento Bee (blog)Sacramento officials are refusing to release credit card records sought by The Bee and other media outlets in response to the recent scandal involving a mayoral aide's alleged personal use of her city-issued credit card. In a letter to The Bee sent ...and

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Banks prepare for sweeping financial system review - The Australian

Banks prepare for sweeping financial system reviewThe AustralianWhile a federal election is not due until November next year, and Treasurer Wayne Swan remains opposed to an inquiry until the dust settles from the financial crisis, The Weekend Australian has learned that the banks are well advanced in their ...Banks expect govt to launch financial sector reviewBusiness Spectatorall 2 news

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Tesco adds mortgages to banking stable - Financial Times

Financial TimesTesco adds mortgages to banking stableFinancial TimesHowever Benny Higgins, chief executive of Tesco Bank, said the timing merely reflected the completion of a longer than expected transfer of the bank's 5.5m savings, credit card and loan customers from RBS to its own systems. “The mood music has changed ...Tesco building its banking empire with move into mortgage marketScotsmanTesco launches into mortgage marketThe Guardianall 23 news

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RBS faces big rate-fixing fines as Hester admits banking is at 'new lows' - The Independent

The GuardianRBS faces big rate-fixing fines as Hester admits banking is at 'new lows'The IndependentHe admitted the reputation of the banking sector had fallen to "new lows." He said: "This is dangerous because customer trust is a pre-requisite for a successful banking sector and an effective banking sector is so important to economic stability and ...Hester bemoans reputation of industry as bank announces first-half losses of ...The Guardian"Detached from

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Banking stocks lead Europe higher - Irish Times

Banking stocks lead Europe higherIrish TimesBANKING STOCKS led European equities higher yesterday, with indexes gaining in every western European market except Iceland. Spain and Italy were among the biggest beneficiaries of yesterday's rally, with their indexes jumping more than 6 per cent and ...and

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Senden banking on windy Saturday in Akron - Sydney Morning Herald

Senden banking on windy Saturday in AkronSydney Morning HeraldAAP. Australian golfer John Senden is hoping the weekend winds pick up in Akron to boost his chances of victory in the World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational. American veteran Jim Furyk shot a four-under par 66 in the second round to move to ...and

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RBS confirms sackings over Libor interest rate scandal - Irish Times

New York TimesRBS confirms sackings over Libor interest rate scandalIrish TimesROYAL BANK of Scotland confirmed for the first time yesterday it had dismissed staff over an interest rate rigging scandal but the bank gave no indication whether it might settle soon with investigators. Reporting a drop in first-half operating profit ...RBS reports £1.5bn first-half lossBusiness7all 975 news

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Interest rates still on hold - EveryInvestor

Interest rates still on holdEveryInvestorThe Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold for August and as expected held off from any more stimulus measures. Its rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee has voted to maintain rates at the historic low of 0.5%. It also decided not to increase ...and

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2012年8月2日 星期四

Half-year losses add to woes for Hester and RBS - Scotsman

Telegraph.co.ukHalf-year losses add to woes for Hester and RBSScotsmanThe bank is also expected to allocate £125m to compensate RBS and NatWest customers locked out of their accounts by the recent major IT failure, and a provision of about £50m for its part in mis-selling interest rate swap contracts to small businesses.Lloyds Banking Group plc and Royal Bank of Scotland to take control of Mouchel ...SMEwebRBS set to put aside £125m to compensate customers after IT meltdownThis is MoneyUK

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NYSE stocks posting largest volume increases - Businessweek

NYSE stocks posting largest volume increasesBusinessweekBlackrock Florida Municipal 2020 Term Trust : Approximately 65200 shares changed hands, a 527.3 percent increase over its 65-day average volume. The shares rose $.19 or 1.2 percent to $15.79. Boardwalk Pipeline Partners L.P. : Approximately 6820100 ...Nasdaq stocks posting largest volume increasesMSN Moneyall 12 news

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CANADA STOCKS-TSX tumbles as ECB joins Fed on sidelines - Reuters

Globe and MailCANADA STOCKS-TSX tumbles as ECB joins Fed on sidelinesReuters... 11506.50 * Energy shares lead losses on weak earnings results * ECB's Draghi disappoints with no new stimulus * Petrominerales shares plummet 18 pct By Jon Cook TORONTO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Canadian stocks fell for a fourth straight day on Thursday, ...CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls on Draghi comments; miners pare lossesReuters AfricaStocks, Spanish bonds decline on ECB doubtsEdmonton JournalTSX Extends Losses As ECB

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US HOT STOCKS: Zipcar, LinkedIn, OpenTable Active in Late Trading - Wall Street Journal

US HOT STOCKS: Zipcar, LinkedIn, OpenTable Active in Late TradingWall Street JournalU.S. stocks closed lower Thursday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 92 points to 12879, the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index slipped 10 points to 1365, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 10 points to 2910. Among the companies with shares ...and

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Facebook shares dive as deadline for insider sales nears - Reuters

Wall Street Journal (blog)Facebook shares dive as deadline for insider sales nearsReutersLock-up expirations in Internet stocks have a painful history for investors. Groupon Inc's (GRPN.O) stock fell 9 percent on the first day that some company insiders were allowed to sell shares, while social game maker Zynga Inc (ZNGA.O) saw its shares ...Facebook Shares Fall Under $20Wall Street Journal (blog)The Facebook flip: funds exit earlyFinancial NewsFacebook, Selling at Half Off Wall

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares, euro fall as ECB disappoints, US payrolls eyed - Reuters

Business RecorderGLOBAL MARKETS-Shares, euro fall as ECB disappoints, US payrolls eyedReutersMSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan eased 0.4 percent and Japan's Nikkei stock average slid 1.3 percent at the open, after global stocks tumbled on Thursday. Expectations for bold actions had run high after ECB President Mario ...Japan stocks fall sharply after weak earningsMarketWatchTokyo stocks close up 0.13 percentBusiness Recorderall 101 news

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AIG's net income rises as property and casualty, life insurance businesses ... - Washington Post

AIG's net income rises as property and casualty, life insurance businesses ...Washington PostNEW YORK — American International Group's net income rose 27 percent in the second quarter as its property and casualty and life insurance business brought in more revenue. During the quarter, AIG repaid all the loans it owed to the Federal Reserve as ...and

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Property has perfect period style and modern attractions - This is Nottingham

Property has perfect period style and modern attractionsThis is NottinghamA traditional period detached house in a village location would be the dream home for some people, and if you are one of them, then this detached four bedroom home is well worth viewing. Priced at £375,0000 and standing in a village location, Nick

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Lopez-Cantera for property appraiser - MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.comLopez-Cantera for property appraiserMiamiHerald.comMr. Lopez-Cantera said he entered the race after the property appraiser told Miami officials that city taxpayers would have to pay more than $1 million in property taxes for parking garages next to the Marlins Stadium. He believes the appraiser should ...Property Tax Cheats Cost Fla. County MillionsLoanSafeall 2 news

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Camden Property Trust Q2 FFO rises; lifts FY12 FFO outlook - RTT News

Camden Property Trust Q2 FFO rises; lifts FY12 FFO outlookRTT News(RTTNews) - Camden Property Trust's (CPT:Quote) second-quarter Funds from operations, or FFO, rose to $76.7 million or $0.89 per share, from $30.4 million or $0.40 per share in the year-ago quarter. Net income attributable to common shareholders was ...Home Properties Reports Second Quarter 2012 ResultsEquities.comCamden Property Trust Announces Second Quarter 2012 Operating ResultsMarketWatch (press release)all 100 news

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Forex: AUD/USD bearish divergence coming into play – V.Bednarik - Forexrazor

Forex: AUD/USD bearish divergence coming into play – V.BednarikForexrazorHigh-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 ...Quiet Turn Around TuesdayInside Futuresall 299 news

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Forex: EUR/USD trades above 1.22, further cues awaited from ECB - FXstreet.com

Forex: EUR/USD trades above 1.22, further cues awaited from ECBFXstreet.com... Magyar · Türkçe · Ti?ng Vi?t · Català · ??? · FXstreet.com · Sponsor · Home · Rates & Charts · News · Fundamental · Technical · Tools · Platforms · Webinars · Education · Services · Brokers · Latest Forex News · Market Talk · Brokers/FDMs News ...and

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Forex: AUD/USD bearish divergence coming into play – V.Bednarik - NASDAQ

Forex: AUD/USD bearish divergence coming into play – V.BednarikNASDAQFXstreet.com (San Francisco) - AUD/USD traded a broad range between 1.0448 and 1.0542 on Wednesday, finishing down around 10 pips on the day to 1.0456 and printing an outside day Pin bar at the upper boundary of channel resistance. According to ...Forex - AUD/USD steady ahead of central bank announcementsForex Prosall 46 news

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RBI's move to ease restrictions on the forex market will hedge risks - Economic Times

RBI's move to ease restrictions on the forex market will hedge risksEconomic TimesThe Reserve Bank of India's move to ease some of the restrictions it had placed on the foreign exchange market during the last six months suggests that despite the rather grim picture presented by the governor in his First Quarter Monetary Policy ...Rupee may continue to vacillateBusiness Lineall 3 news

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Forex: EUR/USD trades above 1.22, further cues awaited from ECB - NASDAQ

DailyForex.comForex: EUR/USD trades above 1.22, further cues awaited from ECBNASDAQFXstreet.com (San Francisco) - The dollar is slightly bid against the single currency at the Tokyo fix, a theme that continues from the US session after the FED left its economy policy unchanged with no announcement of QE3. At the time of writing ...US Index, EUR/USD Flows: WSJ: Fed Has Reason to Hold Its Fire; FOMC, ECB ...FXMarketAlerts.comForex Flash: ECB bond buying may resume, but when? - Rabobank, UBS and

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Forex: EUR/USD trades above 1.22, further cues awaited from ECB - NASDAQ

DailyForex.comForex: EUR/USD trades above 1.22, further cues awaited from ECBNASDAQFXstreet.com (San Francisco) - The dollar is slightly bid against the single currency at the Tokyo fix, a theme that continues from the US session after the FED left its economy policy unchanged with no announcement of QE3. At the time of writing ...US Index, EUR/USD Flows: WSJ: Fed Has Reason to Hold Its Fire; FOMC, ECB ...FXMarketAlerts.comForex Flash: ECB bond buying may resume, but when? - Rabobank, UBS and

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Google Wallet Now Works With Multiple Credit Cards - New York Times (blog)

GigaOMGoogle Wallet Now Works With Multiple Credit CardsNew York Times (blog)The change that Google made allows the phones access to credit card data stored in the cloud, which means any credit card numbers used to make a purchase in the Google Play store or to buy something online with Google Checkout. Storing payment ...Google Wallet Now Supports All Major Credit, Debit CardsInformationWeekGoogle Wallet goes cloud; supports all credit, debit cardsCNETGoogle Wallet Adds All Major Credit

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Banks welcome launch of loan scheme - Financial Times

Telegraph.co.ukBanks welcome launch of loan schemeFinancial TimesA government initiative aimed at encouraging banks to lend more kicked off on Wednesday, with lenders expressing hope that it will give the economy a boost which other schemes have not. British banks welcomed the scheme, called Funding for Lending ...New £80bn bank lending scheme could usurp initial credit easing planTelegraph.co.ukBanks to offer cheaper loans to help businessesITV NewsFunding for Lending Scheme comes into

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Data show loan growth slowing, but stable - Malaysia Star

Malaysia StarData show loan growth slowing, but stableMalaysia StarPETALING JAYA: Banking statistics released by Bank Negara showed that loan growth was stable despite slowing loan growth indicators, an indication of more downside in the months to come. For June 2012, loan growth was stable at 12.6% on a year on ...and

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Monti Bets on Banking License for Rescue Fund in Poke at Germany - Businessweek

Deutsche WelleMonti Bets on Banking License for Rescue Fund in Poke at GermanyBusinessweekItaly's Prime Minister Mario Monti said the permanent rescue fund will gain access to European Central Bank liquidity via a bank license, challenging German policy makers to back more actions to tame the euro-area crisis. “I think this would help, I ...Monti Pushes for ESM Banking LicenseWall Street JournalMonti: Eurozone rescue fund to have banking licenseDeutsche WelleItaly PM Sees ESM Banking

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World Bank offers grants, debt help for Myanmar - Business Recorder (blog)

AFPWorld Bank offers grants, debt help for MyanmarBusiness Recorder (blog)Business Recorder Logo The World Bank on Wednesday pledged $85 million in development grants to Myanmar and assistance for the former pariah state to clear its arrears as part of efforts to support political reforms. The announcement came as the World ...World Bank Opens Office In MyanmarBernamaall 165 news

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HBOS whistleblower hits out at bank regulators - BBC News

BBC NewsHBOS whistleblower hits out at bank regulatorsBBC NewsAnger that taxpayers' money was used to bail out "greedy" bankers was further fuelled when scandals emerged involving the mis-selling of payment protection insurance (PPI), the mis-selling of interest rate hedging products to small businesses, and most

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