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Aon points to investment approach differences between UK, US pension plans
17 November 2006 | By BBR Staff Writer
Research conducted by Aon Consulting, the human capital consulting organization of Aon Corporation, has found that US pension plan managers have been more aggressive than their UK counterparts when it comes to investing in equities.
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Babcock & Brown planning IPO for Singapore fund
17 November 2006 | By BBR Staff Writer
As part of its strategy to expand its global investment portfolio, Australian investment bank Babcock & Brown has unveiled plans for an initial public offering for a fund in Singapore.
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Citigroup wins China bank bidding war
17 November 2006 | By BBR Staff Writer
A Citigroup-led consortium has emerged as the victor in a year-long bidding war, with its $3.1 billion offer to acquire an 85.6% stake in China's Guangdong Development Bank.
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Mexican authorities set to authorize five new banks
17 November 2006 | By BBR Staff Writer
According to reports, Mexico's Finance Ministry is set to authorize the opening of five new banks in the country, including one by the country's largest retailer, Wal-Mart de Mexico.
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UK banks' commitment to financial inclusion continues
17 November 2006 | By BBR Staff Writer
New figures from the British Bankers' Association have revealed that the UK banking sector has made a strong commitment to financial inclusion, increasing the number of consumers being brought into the financial system.
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Westpac cancels plans for India move
17 November 2006 | By BBR Staff Writer
Australian banking group Wespac Bank has withdrawn its plans to move its transactions and unsecured lending operations offshore to India.
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BNP Paribas posts 25% Q3 net profit increase
16 November 2006 | By BBR Staff Writer
French banking firm BNP Paribas has reported a 24.9% increase in net profit for its third quarter, driven by to the recent acquisition of Italian bank BNL, and higher asset management earnings.
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First Direct imposes fees on current accounts
16 November 2006 | By BBR Staff Writer
HSBC's online banking unit First Direct is to impose monthly fees on its current accounts on those who do not conform to the bank's new requirements, which include crediting the account with at least GBP1,500 a month, from February 2007.
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Halifax commits to free banking, opens new branches
16 November 2006 | By BBR Staff Writer
In response to First Direct's plans to charge some of its current account holders GBP10 per month, rival UK bank Halifax has announced that it is committed to free banking. The HBOS subsidiary has also announced the opening of three new branches.
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John Hancock reaches $100 million China fund milestone
16 November 2006 | By BBR Staff Writer
The John Hancock Greater China Opportunities Fund has surpassed $100 million in assets under management, the president and CEO of mutual fund business for John Hancock Funds has revealed.
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NAB to accept China Unionpay cards at ATMs
16 November 2006 | By BBR Staff Writer
National Australia Bank has entered into a card terminal deal with China's inter-bank transaction network China Unionpay, to accept Chinese credit and debit cards at its ATMs.
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Nationwide posts record profit boosted by mortgage lending
16 November 2006 | By BBR Staff Writer
UK building society Nationwide has reported a 32% rise in pre-tax profit to GBP336 million, a record profit, for the first half of the year ending September 30, 2006. The impressive result was boosted by a 50% increase in mortgage lending, the company said.
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Over 5% of UK mortgage lending 'adverse', CML says
16 November 2006 | By BBR Staff Writer
According to new data from the UK's Council of Mortgage Lenders, over 5% of total mortgage lending in 2005 was probably 'adverse credit' lending to people with previous credit problems.
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UK MPs back new financial advice service
16 November 2006 | By BBR Staff Writer
A cross-party committee of UK MPs has backed the Resolution Foundation's call for a national resource to provide financial advice aimed at people on low incomes.
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Synovus to launch mobile banking service
16 November 2006 | By CBR Staff Writer
Mobile banking and payments service provider Firethorn Holdings has partnered with financial services firm Synovus to offer its mobile technology services to the bank's customers.
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