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Personal debt levels `holding back economic recovery`
Economic growth is being held back by the numbers of people repaying debt rather than spending money, according to Bank of England Governor Mervyn King.Mr. King said that although there are signs that the UK economy is growing once again, companies and individuals are focusing on repaying debt rather than spending money on goods or services, restricting the amount of money flowing through the economy. The news comes shortly after the announcement that annual inflation (CPI) had fallen from 1.8% in July to 1.6% in August.A debt expert for Think Money said: “From a borrower`s perspective, it`s encouraging to see…
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Debt in Australia: household finances improving
According to research by the Melbourne Institute, Australian households` finances are much better now than they were three months ago, news.com.au reports.The Institute found that 47% of Australian households found they were able to save part of their income (a slight increase on three months earlier), and there were fewer households running into debt and/or using up their savings.The research also found that households from New South Wales were more likely to get into debt, and that households in Victoria were more likely to `make ends meet`.The improvement of household finances in Australia could influence what the future may hold…
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Lower deposits required for FTB mortgages
Research by Mortgageforce suggests that the average deposit needed for first-time buyers (FTBs) to secure a mortgage fell to 21.25% (of the property`s value) in August, from 25.4% in July, moneynews.co.uk reports.Katie Tucker, a spokesperson for the organisation, said that the mortgage market is likely to offer `easier terms for first-time buyers in the future due to the stability of property prices.` She added that this should lead to mortgage lenders offering more generous deals.A mortgage expert for Think Money commented: “It is important that anyone looking to take out a mortgage to buy a property thinks about whether they…
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Bank charges are a factor in choosing bank account
The recent news surrounding overdraft fees and other bank charges has highlighted the fact that choosing the right bank account is just as important as choosing the cheapest energy or insurance deal.Last week, RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland) and NatWest cut their overdraft charges and unpaid item fees, ahead of a court ruling on the fairness of such charges.However, an overdraft is not an essential feature of a current account – and customers should decide whether they need an overdraft before they open an account.A spokesperson for Think Banking said: “There is a lot of choice on offer when it…
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Long Term Loans, Financing Your Needs and Luxuries
You open up your PIGGY BANK one fine morning hoping to buy all the glitters which u have been looking at and many things of great need but you figure out that there is not enough saving in your contingency fund. Still you need not to worry as this situation can be elbowed out if you are leading a life with some ASSETS backed. These assets help you to obtain sensible and affordable loan which you can use to fulfill your needs in easy and effective manner. To accomplish this some valuable collateral has to be placed against the desired…
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Bankruptcy: Tips To Avoid It
Although it may seem like an easy solution to major financial difficulties, it is best to avoid bankruptcy at all cost. There are many reasons for avoiding bankruptcy and many tips for helping those in financial difficulty avoid resorting to bankruptcy. Before beginning to consider bankruptcy, it is best to weigh the negative consequences.
Although it may seem like an easy solution to major financial difficulties, it is best to avoid bankruptcy at all cost. There are many reasons for avoiding bankruptcy and many tips for helping those in financial difficulty avoid resorting to bankruptcy. Before beginning to consider bankruptcy,…
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Bank credit to private sector seen declining 3% in 2009 – Mexico
Credit granted by commercial banks to the private sector in Mexico is expected to decline by 3% in real terms this year due to the effects of the economic recession on the demand and supply of credit, according to Eduardo González, analyst at financial groupBanamex. The credit contraction has deepened in recent months, with direct performing loans to the private sector decreasing by 4.2% in the year through July, following a 3.7% drop for the 12 months through June, according to the latest data from the central bank. “We are close to seeing the worse in terms of annual credit…
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Auto makers drive to rural India
With a population of more than 750 million and a vehicle density of 2.3%, the Indian rural market is suddenly the cynosure of all eyes. It is the global economic meltdown that is forcing auto companies to take a real hard look at this market. Overall, the rural market contributes less than 10% to the total sales of the industry currently. It is expected to see double digit growth this year, higher than overall category growth. “The future is in the rural market. It has great potential for perennial favourites including small cars and two-wheelers; even C segment cars are…
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Hyundai Motor inks MoU with BoR for car loans
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), the second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bank of Rajasthan, a leading private sector bank with a nationwide presence, for facilitating car loan financing for its range of vehicles. With a stronghold in the state of Rajasthan, the bank boasts of a presence of 463 branches across India. Bank of Rajasthan is committed to a high level of customer satisfaction through efficient and personalized services. This association with HMIL will help both the partners reach out to wider market base by making auto loans…
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Booming bond markets could benefit Kraft, other M&A
LONDON (Reuters) – Healthy investor appetite for corporate bonds should help Kraft Foods Inc and other companies fund mergers and acquisitions, given bank loans are still scarce after the credit crisis. U.S. food group Kraft is seen as a likely candidate to take the “bridge loan to bond” route to provide money should its proposed takeover of British confectioner Cadbury go through. “Banks will be very happy to offer bridge financing on a 12-month basis but, ultimately, for a deal of this size it would have to be brought into the public bond markets,” said Patrick McCullagh, head of…
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Insurance companies gained Rs 41k crore on bourses in a yr
The global financial crisis might have created an upheaval in the local stock markets, but domestic insurance companies gained a whopping Rs 40,942 crore in the bourses during the one-year period between August 21, 2008 and August 21 this year. During the period, the market capitalisation of bank stocks held by insurance companies increased 103.2% to Rs 43,097 crore on August 21, 2009, from Rs 21,212 crore recorded in the year-ago period. Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) had the highest holding of 81.2% among the 17 insurance companies. It was followed by ICICI (ICICIBANK.NS : 824.6 0) Prudential Life Insurance Co…
