Archive for September, 2008
29 Sep
As a result of its 'poor findings' in a recent investigation into the selling of payment protection insurance (PPI), the City regulator said it was 'escalating its regulatory intervention'.
But the failure of crackdowns to put a substantial dent in PPI mis-selling has led to criticism of the FSA’s approach.
Jon Pain of the FSA said: […]
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29 Sep
City of Industry, CA –(www.FinancialNewsUSA.com)– 09/30/2008 - Consumer Goods industry news provided by Financial News USA (OTC: FNWU). The Anviron Holding Company (Pinksheets: ANVH) (Anviron), a manufacturer and marketer of “Clean & Green” products and technology, announced recently that it […]
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29 Sep
Lynne Jones at the charity National Debtline replies: The law you refer to does not exist. This is because responsibility for a debt is not affected by whether or not someone is married, and marriage in itself does not create liability.
What is relevant is whose name is on the agreement, as this […]
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29 Sep
But its future prospects are heavily dependent on it dodging the ill-effects of a collapsing Spanish housing market, while hoping that the Latin American economic miracle continues.
The Madrid-based financial powerhouse has grown rapidly to become the third largest savings bank in the UK, having just agreed to splash out £612m on the […]
Posted in College, Currencies, Economy, Fortune, Investing, Management, Markets, Personal Finance, Small Business, World Markets by: Garry Olman
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29 Sep
City of Industry, CA –(www.FinancialNewsUSA.com)– 09/30/2008 - Gaming industry news provided by Financial News USA (OTC: FNWU). Smart Chip Technologies (Other OTC:SCTN.PK) is pleased to announce that the company has obtained official written approval of an Offer In Compromise settlement […]
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29 Sep
LAS VEGAS, NV –(www.FinancialNewsUSA.com)– 09/30/2008 - Smart Chip Technologies (Other OTC:SCTN.PK - News) is pleased to announce that the company has obtained official written approval of an Offer In Compromise settlement from the IRS Appeals Division concerning the Company’s […]
Posted in Companies, Currencies, International, News, Personal Finance, Real Estate, Taxes, Technology by: Garry Olman
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29 Sep
The news sent Wall Street plunging an unprecedented 778 points amid concerns the financial turmoil will drag America into a deep recession and take the rest of the world with it.
On a day that five major European and US institutions had to be bailed out, Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson’s plan to create a toxic […]
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29 Sep
In alarming echoes of the 1929 crash, share prices plunged 777 points.
The collapse came at the end of a tumultuous day that left the world’s banks teetering on the precipice, with more shocks expected when financial markets open today.
In a surprise move, Republicans from the President’s own party killed the bailout deal, spelling meltdown […]
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29 Sep
Consumer Focus says the 5.9m households with the meters have been systematically ‘ripped off’ for years.
Energy suppliers are collecting a staggering £700m extra a year by inflating charges to these customers.
Customers with pre-payment meters (PPMs) pay an average of £1,315 - £244 a year more for heat and light than someone on the cheapest […]
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29 Sep
City of Industry, CA –(www.FinancialNewsUSA.com)– 09/29/2008 - Business Services industry news provided by Financial News USA (OTC: FNWU). American Reprographics Company (NYSE: ARP), the nation’s leading provider of reprographics services and technology, recently announced that it is lowering its annual […]
Posted in Companies, Currencies, Insurance, Job, Management, Markets, News, Personal Finance, Small Business, Technology, World Markets by: Garry Olman
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