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1 Apr 2011 16:25:52 GMTProfessor in . is now Libyan opposition's finance chief
In just a few hectic weeks, Ali A. Tarhouni has gone from being a senior lecturer at the University of Washington to managing the complicated world of finance and oil for the Libyan opposition's new government.
31 Mar 2011 18:41:56 GMTAlly, former GM finance arm, files for IPO
The former finance arm of General Motors said Thursday it is preparing an initial public offering as it seeks to repay billions in government aid received during the financial crisis.
1 Apr 2011 14:57:37 GMTFinance board OKs $124 million budget
Byline:? Richie Rathsack Breaking News:? No After nearly a month of workshops, the Board of Finance on Wednesday unanimously approved a budget recommendation to the Town Council of $124 million, a percent increase. read more
31 Mar 2011 02:43:38 GMTFinance board questions school district budget
STAMFORD -- Board of Finance members were tight-lipped about possible trims to the school board's 2011-12 budget Wednesday night after the two boards met for the final time this budget season.
1 Apr 2011 11:22:00 GMTFinance function needs to be more flexible
Role of CFOs and finance directors has expanded to include responsibilities like IT and strategyThe finance function needs to be...
31 Mar 2011 21:13:24 GMTFinance Board Recommends Budget
Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Southington Facebook Page The board of finance has approved a $ million budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, a decrease of $ million from what Town Manager Garry Brumback and the boad of education requested but which still increases spending by percent from this year's level..
31 Mar 2011 23:05:50 GMTCameroon Ministry of Finance Selects IBM Mainframe System
YAOUNDE, Cameroon, March 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cameroon Ministry of Finance has turned to IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and CFAO Technologies, an IBM Business Partner in West Africa, to help modernize the payroll processes for government employees in the country. The new system, based on IBM mainframe and storage technologies, will help to increase the security of the Ministry's payroll system and ...
31 Mar 2011 07:46:18 GMTFair Finance trustee settles lawsuit for $371,000
Indiana lawyer pays back money borrowed in '03, totaling almost $371,000 Money so far to pay Chapter 7 expenses
30 Mar 2011 12:41:27 GMTG20 meet to highlight China's world finance role
As finance mandarins from G-20 nations gather in China for a chat session on reforming global finance, Beijing's efforts to nix discussion of its currency may be made easier by crises in Libya and Japan.
31 Mar 2011 17:16:46 GMTInternational Lease Finance names new president
International Lease Finance, the jet leasing unit of American International Group Inc., on Thursday announced the promotion of its chief financial officer to president.

Economic History

31 Mar 2011 16:42:15 GMTEconomic Security Beyond Reach of Many Americans
A study shows how much income it takes to ensure economic security without relying on public subsidies.
1 Apr 2011 18:27:59 GMTWant economic security? You'll need this much
Life Inc.: A single worker would have to make around $30,012 a year, or nearly double the annual salary you?d earn working full-time for minimum wage, to meet their basic expenses.
1 Apr 2011 05:18:29 GMTEconomic lunatics seek silver lining of Japanese quake
Economic lunacy abounds, and often the most learned, including Nobel Laureates, are its primary victims.
1 Apr 2011 19:38:00 GMTA look at economic developments around the globe
A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday: ------ LONDON -- Better-than-expected . jobs data boosted world stocks as hopes that the world's largest economy is on the mend offset the uncertainty over the conflict in Libya.
1 Apr 2011 00:31:28 GMTEconomic expansion will continue, Fed exec says
DAYTON ? The . economic expansion likely will continue this year, despite recent fuel-price hikes, a Federal Reserve Bank official said look for the domestic economy to grow 3 percent this year, said Mark Sniderman, executive vice president and chief policy officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Sniderman spoke at the University of Dayton?s Redefining Investment ...
31 Mar 2011 11:32:01 GMTUneven Nature of Economic Recovery Highlighted in Europe
New data showed rising prices and weak consumption alongside an improved French budget performance and better job creation in Germany.
1 Apr 2011 15:02:47 GMTEconomic Report: . manufacturing growth tapers off a bit
Expansion in the fast-growing . manufacturing sector tapered off slightly in March, according to a closely followed ISM index.
31 Mar 2011 14:23:33 GMTSYRIA: Economic hardship feeds social unrest, says analyst Lahcen Achy
Editor?s note: The post is from an analyst with the Carnegie Middle East Center. Neither the Los Angeles Times nor Babylon & Beyond endorses the positions of the analysts, nor does Carnegie endorse the positions of The Times or its...
31 Mar 2011 15:39:11 GMTYoung Arabs crave economic opportunity: poll
Young Arabs are crying out for change but their economic dreams are being blocked by rigid, intolerant societies which fail to recognize their huge potential, an in-depth study found on Thursday.
1 Apr 2011 13:23:28 GMTEconomic Outlook: Credibility gaps
By ANTHONY HALL United Press International Portugal and Ireland revealed financial troubles deeper than previously thought Thursday, setting the stage for renewed investor distress on the continent.
 
 

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