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UPDATE: Wal-Mart To Launch Credit Card In China
16 Sep 2006
source:
morningstar.com
SAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will announce on Saturday the launch of its first credit card in China, in conjunction with China's Bank of Communications. The co-branded card's holders will be able to use it inside and outside of Wal-Mart (WMT) stores, company spokeswoman Amy Wyatt said late Friday. It also will be a dual-currency card that can be used outside of China, she a ... |
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Debt firm boosted by borrowers' woes
15 Sep 2006
source:
thisismoney.co.uk
This is Money15 September 2006 Debt relief firm ClearDebt has reported rapid growth as it benefits from a 'phenomenal' rise in the number of people unable to pay off loans and credit card bills. WANT TO KNOW MORE? GUIDE: How to get out of debt Tips for beating debt Q&A: Individual Voluntary Arrangements OTHER STORIES £2bn cost of Brown Energy delay Market report: Friday 09:3 ... |
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'Ethical' bank to bring in credit card fee
14 Sep 2006
source:
thisismoney.co.uk
Daily Mail14 September 2006 The Co-operative Bank is to charge a monthly fee on some of its credit cards. WANT TO KNOW MORE? DEAL FINDER: Credit cards TOP BUYS: Our card recommendations EXPERTS: Your card questions answered OTHER STORIES Credit card stealth charges Banks blast debt relief claims Debt court judgments soar New on the market M&S has top deal for cards ... |
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Provident Fin profit drops on investment cost
13 Sep 2006
source:
today.reuters.co.uk
LONDON (Reuters) - Provident Financial (PFG.L: Quote, Profile, Research) saw first-half profit drop 20 percent as it invested in its credit card business and start-ups in Mexico and Romania, but the consumer lender said UK conditions were improving. Provident Financial, which specialises in doorstep lending, also confirmed the demerger of its international business would go ahead with a listing next spring, but gave no details. Full details are expected to be published next March. Profit befo ... |
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Credit card stealth charges
13 Sep 2006
source:
thisismoney.co.uk
Michael Clarke, This is Money13 September 2006 THE credit card industry is still raking in nearly £400m a year in penalty fees despite the introduction of a £12 cap on charges. ADDED FEES: Card companies are clawing back lost penalty fees WANT TO KNOW MORE? DEAL FINDER: Credit card finder BEST BUYS: Top credit cards FEE FREE: The remaining 0% cards POLL: Should there be a limit on the interest rate lenders can charge on credit cards? OTHER STORIES Banks ... |
