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19 Jan 2011 17:27:04 GMTZimbabwe finance minister fears vote 'bloodbath'
Zimbabwe's finance minister warned on Wednesday that his country could face a "bloodbath" at elections this year and urged the international community to do more to prevent crises in Africa.
20 Jan 2011 17:16:42 GMTFinance and Leasing in receivership
Finance company Finance and Leasing has been placed in receivership, putting at risk $17 million owed to 227 debenture holders. Trustee Perpetual Trust yesterday appointed Deloitte as receivers after the company breached the Reserve...
20 Jan 2011 04:52:45 GMTFinance and Leasing placed in receivership owing $17M
Jan. 20 (BusinessDesk) ? Finance and Leasing Ltd., the 28-year-old minnow lender, has been placed in receivership after falling short of tougher regulations governing finance companies, the first such failure because of the harder line.
20 Jan 2011 03:19:27 GMTReceivership for Finance and Leasing
One of Christchurch's oldest finance companies, Finance & Leasing Ltd, has gone into receivership, saying it failed to meet new Reserve Bank capital ratio requirements.
20 Jan 2011 14:22:10 GMTSpecial category states unhappy with finance panel: Tripura minister
Chief ministers and finance ministers of the 12 'special category states', including those in the northeast, have voiced their discontent over the 13th Finance Commission's (TFC) awards and recommendations, a Tripura minister said here Thursday.
20 Jan 2011 17:10:37 GMTPersonal Finance: Plumper paychecks
Did you notice your paycheck was a little bigger last week? I'm sure you just couldn't contain your giddiness at the 2 percent decrease in the payroll tax that is making your paycheck plumper.
20 Jan 2011 16:03:42 GMTRules 'forced receivership', says finance company
Christchurch finance company Finance & Leasing Ltd says its inability to meet the new Reserve Bank capital ratio requirements has forced it into receivership ? and that it's not the only company in that position.
18 Jan 2011 18:48:34 GMTFinancial Catfight? 3 Reasons I Support Personal Finance Books For Women
Money expert Manisha Thakor discusses whether or not the prevalence of personal finance books for wo
20 Jan 2011 18:53:20 GMTGreece deserves better interest rates: finance minister
Greek Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou (R) speaks with President of the European Central Bank Jean-Claude Trichet (L) on January 17 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. Greece hopes to broker cheaper ...
17 Jan 2011 18:52:39 GMTEuro zone finance ministers discuss changes to rescue fund
Euro zone finance ministers called on Monday for an increase in the effective lending capacity of the currency bloc's rescue fund, but EU paymaster Germany said there was no urgency and it would be March before a firm plan was in place.

Economic History

20 Jan 2011 10:03:37 GMTEconomic fears drive Portuguese presidential vote
Portuguese voters fearing their nation is heading toward economic disaster seem poised to re-elect a conservative economist as president by a landslide Sunday in a vote that could make governing difficult for the nation's Socialist prime minister.
19 Jan 2011 18:09:57 GMTA look at economic developments around the globe
A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Wednesday:
19 Jan 2011 15:20:00 GMTEconomic Outlook: A critical summit
By ANTHONY HALL United Press International It is hard to underestimate the importance of the business relationship between the United States and China, made even more critical by the recent recession.
20 Jan 2011 00:34:53 GMTEdwardsville, Glen Carbon split on economic development
A reorganized economic development group with no employees means Edwardsville will spend less money to recruit, retain and expand business, Mayor Gary Niebur said last week.
20 Jan 2011 17:48:08 GMTScottish Budget 'sacrifices economic growth for benefits'
Alex Salmond is sacrificing economic growth in this year's Budget so he can protect spending on public services and 'free' benefits such as personal care for the elderly, an official inquiry by MSPs has concluded.
19 Jan 2011 08:41:19 GMTObama and Hu to confront economic strains
President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao confront stubborn rifts over North Korea and bilateral economic imbalances on Wednesday when they meet amid the pomp of a formal state visit.
20 Jan 2011 03:32:12 GMTEconomic alliance identifies Liberty County issues
A group of county leaders are reviving an alliance to coordinate economic development among several cities to identify concerns and plan for growth.
20 Jan 2011 15:50:40 GMTEconomic Report: Leading indicators show ongoing expansion
The economy?s expansion is expected to continue, though ?some strong headwinds? exist in the medium term, the Conference Board says.
20 Jan 2011 12:56:08 GMTChina's Economic Might Empowers Hu on Return Visit
A tale of 2 economies: A booming China and a weaker US enhance Hu's power on return visit
20 Jan 2011 00:52:23 GMTArab economic summit reaffirms importance of regional economic integration
Arab country leaders wrapped up the second Arab Economic, Development and Social Summit here Wednesday afternoon with the adoption of a declaration on speeding up regional economic integration.
 
 

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