Simon Read is Personal Finance Editor at The Independent. He edits the Saturday Your Money section as well as writing for the news and business pages of the Independent and i newspaper. What are credit unions? They are mutual organisations, usually based …
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With Arrowhead now back in control of its members, one prominent critic has released a broadside … enabling it to re-emerge with unparalleled financial strength, credit-union consultant Charles “Chip” Filson argues. GALLERY OF SHAME: Bank …
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Credit unions will go head-to-head with payday lenders after the Government announced it would raise the cap on interest charges so that unions do not make losses on short-term loans. The Treasury yesterday confirmed it will introduce legislation that from …
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Too bad overseas collectors won’t be able to buy it for months … audio guides and coffee table books on Michelangelo. It was a costly inconvenience given that museum revenues are the top money-maker for the Vatican, bringing in euro 91.3 million in …
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However, many others were discouraged from applying, fearing they would be turned down or offered bad credit terms … able to obtain at least some financing. Antrenise Cole covers banking, finance, small business lending, venture capital …
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Ms McTernan will take over from Stuart Upcraft, who was recently appointed the bank’s vice-chairman in M&A for Europe, the Middle East and Africa [Emea]. He is expected to continue to play a senior role in promoting Credit Suisse’s UK M&A business.
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(The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, June 12 (Fitch) The largest Canadian banks again reported improved credit-quality metrics in their most recent quarterly results, but Fitch believes Canadian credit quality is …
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Rousseff also sent a clear message to investors worried about the stability of an economy that only three years ago grew a staggering 7.5 percent. Last year Brazil grew only 0.9 percent. “Inflation is under control, the public finances are under …
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At 21, he was turned down for a secured card. His grandfather offers to co-sign on a card with him, but will that be his best choice?
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