As we head into the holiday spending season, Canadians have upgraded their credit cards, which has helped bring overall consumer debt to $ 2.2 billion – yes, like billions of dollars. But it’s not just the credit card business that adds to the increase in consumer debt, the growth in mortgage lending has also been […]
Month: November 2021
Holiday season retail demand and MSMEs drive bank lending growth in October
Reflecting the surge in holiday demand, retail bank lending covering housing, vehicles and credit cards, etc., rose 11.7% year-on-year in October 2021, up from 8 , 7% in October 2021. Data from the Reserve Bank of India showed year-over-year growth in home loans was stable at 8.4% in October 2021 from 8.1% a year ago. […]
Indian state of West Bengal secures $ 135 million loan from World Bank to improve efficiency and reliability of electricity supply
WASHINGTON, November 29, 2021âThe World Bank Board of Directors has approved a $ 135 million loan to the Indian state of West Bengal to improve operational efficiency and reliability of electricity supply in parts of the state. West Bengal is strategically located along the corridor to North East and South East Asia and plays an […]
NuRAN Announces First Online Site in DRC, Cameroonian Bank Loan Approval, and Year-End Change | 2021-11-29 | Press Releases
First live site in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 15 live sites in Cameroon 32.68% Penetration rate after 1 month for the first 10 sites in Cameroon Afriland First Bank loan of CAD 2.87 million approved for Cameroon End of year changed to December 31 QUEBEC, QC / ACCESS WIRE / November 29, 2021 […]
Pangasinan residents oppose LGU’s P500-M bank loan
Residents of the town of Sual in Pangasinan province hold a rally on Monday to protest against the planned 500 million peso bank loan from the municipal government, which they say will plunge the town into debt over the for the next 15 years due to 5% annual interest. (Photo by Yolanda Sotelo) SUAL, Pangasinan […]
NuRAN announces first online site in DRC, Cameroonian bank loan approval and year-end change
First live site in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 15 live sites in Cameroon 32.68% Penetration rate after 1 month for the first 10 sites in Cameroon Afriland First Bank loan of CAD 2.87 million approved for Cameroon End of year changed to December 31 QUEBEC, QC / ACCESS WIRE / November 29, 2021 […]
Credit card spending continues to rise as virus recedes
Credit card spending continued to trend up in September, with people continuing to flock to online sites in the tourism and hospitality industry as the coronavirus crisis continues to subside. Credit card transactions collectively stood at Tk 1,840 crore in September, up 10% from the previous month and 51% year-on-year, according to data from the […]
Getting a bank loan – BusinessWorld Online
AS A banker and advocate for SMEs, I am always asked how to secure a bank loan. For an entrepreneur, bank loans represent a versatile source of financing for the business. It can be short or long term, fixed or floating, on demand or at fixed maturity, and secured or not. It can be adapted […]
4 credit card tips for beginners
Image source: Getty Images Credit card can be a useful financial tool. But when you are new to using them, they can be intimidating. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your credit cards without inadvertently getting into debt. 1. Check your balances weekly The advantage of credit cards is that they […]
Cooperative secures shing 6.3 billion EU bank loan for SME lending
Companies Cooperative secures shing 6.3 billion EU bank loan for SME lending Thursday, November 25, 2021 Gideon Muriuki, CEO of the cooperative bank. PHOTO FILE | NMG Co-operative Bank #ticker: COOP received 6.3 billion shillings (50 million euros) from the European Investment Bank for subsequent loans to small businesses to help them recover from the […]
Brics bank loan of 7 billion rand from Sanral stopped by National Treasury
Concerns over low e-toll collection rates on the Gauteng Highway Improvement Project (GFIP) were one of the main reasons the National Treasury rejected a request for a government guarantee of R7 billion. to cover a loan to the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) by the New Development Bank (NDB) of the Brics economic block […]
Why you shouldn’t rush to cancel a credit card with an annual fee
Image source: Getty Images There are different reasons why it pays to get a credit card that comes with an annual membership fee. In some cases, the money you spend on these fees could more than offset itself in the form of benefits and rewards. Imagine that by obtaining an annual membership card, you are […]
Some lucrative Thanksgiving card bonuses; Visa and Amazon continue to fight
Target Refunds $ 15 for Every $ 100 Apple Gift Card Purchase Target is offering $ 15 in Target Gift Cards with $ 100 in Apple Gift Card purchases. And here’s a bonus tip: If you use a Target card, you can get an extra 5% cashback for an extra $ 5 in savings. The […]
Credit Card Fees Drive Thanksgiving Inflation
As Americans prepare to spend a record amount on Thanksgiving dinner and travel this year, credit card swipe fees will contribute significantly to vacation cost inflation, adding millions of dollars. at the prices paid by consumers, according to the Merchant Payments Coalition. âConsumers are spending more than ever on Thanksgiving, and credit card fees are […]
Retail Therapy on Most Holiday Shopping Lists: Credit Card
TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Consumers and small business owners are more optimistic about holiday shopping leading up to Black Friday, according to new survey data * from Equifax Canada. Equifax consumer data also suggests optimism is on the rise with average credit card spending trending up 17.6% in the third quarter of […]
Execution management attaches assets of Rs 42 crore to Kolkata company – The New Indian Express
Through PTI NEW DELHI: Assets worth over Rs 42 crore of a Kolkata-based company seized in connection with money laundering investigation linked to alleged bank fraud case, announced on Monday the Directorate of Execution (ED). An interim order for the seizure of 11 properties of Shree Mahalaxmi Corporation Pvt Ltd has been issued under the […]
Vroom and Eastern Bank launch co-branded credit card, simplifying payment for fuel and services for car owners
Vroom, a 360-degree online platform for vehicle services based in Dhaka, has launched a co-branded credit card in partnership with Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) called EBL Vroom Oil and Gas Card with the ambition to simplify payments for vehicle-related services for vehicle owners. If you own a car, you know, counting vehicle fuel and service […]
Terri Irwin reveals she took out a bank loan to cover Australia Zoo
Terri Irwin has revealed that she took out a bank loan to protect the future of the Australia Zoo, following reports that the Queensland Wildlife Sanctuary was in financial conflict. The 57-year-old told the Courier Mail on Friday the loan would cover the animal sanctuary for “at least 20 years of fallout” after the Covid […]
Which Credit Card Stock Is A Better Buy?
Payment technology company Visa Inc. (V) facilitates digital payments between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, businesses, strategic partners and government entities. It operates VisaNet, a transaction processing network. V is headquartered in Foster City, California. By comparison, Mastercard Incorporated (MY) provides transaction processing and other payment-related products and services. The Purchase, New York-based company facilitates the […]
Quiet season, oil, credit card boondoggle, Cisco strike, Nvidia home run
The S&P 500 lost only a little ground on Wednesday. The Nasdaq composite? Same. Narrower and more forced measures of the performance of large-cap stocks, such as the Dow Industrials and the Dow Transports, have been more difficult. The breadth of Wednesday was a bit knotty, as it has been all week. The total number […]
Cash-strapped Kenyan universities face closure under World Bank loan deal
By OTIATO GUGUYU Kenya has come under pressure from the World Bank to close and merge cash-strapped public universities and loss-making parastatals in what would see thousands of civil servants lose their jobs. The multilateral financier believes that Kenya should merge tertiary institutions due to duplication of courses and the need to cut expenses. The […]
Universities risk closure of World Bank loan deal
Economy Universities risk closure of World Bank loan deal Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Moi University in Eldoret. PHOTO FILE | NMG By OTIATO GUGUYUMore from this author Summary Thousands of people risk losing their jobs as part of the plan to merge struggling parastatals. Public universities have come under financial pressure in recent years due […]
Bank loan fraud: ED raids Guwahati’s Ghosh Brothers group
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Tuesday it raided the premises of the Ghosh Brothers group of companies, a leading trading group with several car dealerships in Guwahati, in connection with a related money laundering investigation to an alleged fraud on a bank loan against him. Cash and jewelry worth Rs 63 lakh […]
Salvation Army receives Kettle campaign donations by credit card
Content of the article Donating to The Salvation Army will be a little different this holiday season. Content of the article The charity is rolling out a âPush to Donateâ feature with its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign. The contactless, credit or debit card method will make it possible to donate more securely against COVID while […]
Key accused in Rs 100 crore Karuvannur bank loan fraud lands in police net
Through Express news service THRISSUR: The Criminal Branch team investigating the Rs 100 crore loan scam to the Karuvannur Cooperative Service Bank has arrested accused Pallath Kiran of Kollengode in Palakkad. It is alleged that Kiran, 31, from Perinjanam in Thrissur, received a loan of around Rs 22 crore through Benami accounts although he was […]
The virtual credit card market is booming around the world with a surprising transition
As political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal factors continue to change, business leaders across all industries have focused on strategic goals to achieve market excellence. “Global Virtual Credit Cards Market Size, Share Analysis with Forecast to 2026” The report comes with comprehensive business strategies and plans have proven to propel business growth in such […]
Vodafone Idea could get loan from state bank after India offers relief
(Bloomberg) – The ailing Indian unit of Vodafone Plc is in talks with the country’s largest lender over new loans, people familiar with the matter say in a deal that could pave the way for d other banks to provide credit and increase the trapped wireless operator’s chances of survival. The State Bank of India […]
Credit Card Reader Market 2021: Global Industry Size and Growth Opportunities Till 2027
The Global Research Analysis Report Credit Card Reader Market examines historical data and emerging technologies to identify the main drivers influencing the development of the industry. The report also contains expert advice that helps consumers focus on their development goals and make informed decisions. The most significant trend prospects and major drivers for the growth […]
Credit Card Review: World of Hyatt Business Credit Card
When you own a small business, you have the opportunity to earn valuable credit card rewards for your travel. And while Hyatt has always offered one of the best travel rewards programs, it is only now that it is offering a small business credit card. This allows you to earn points on your small business […]
Farmers Bank loan scam: Ex-Chief Justice Sinha gets 11 years
Former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha was the main beneficiary of illegal loans granted to him in breach of Farmers Bank credit policy, a Dhaka court observed in its verdict yesterday. The court sentenced Sinha to seven years in prison for money laundering and an additional four years for breach of trust, to be served […]
CBI arrests son of former Assam CM in bank loan default case
On November 7, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Ashok Saikia, the eldest son of former Chief Minister of Assam Hiteswar Saikia, in a bank loan default case. The CBI team arrested Saikia, the brother of the leader of the Legislative Party of Congress, Debabrata Saikia, from his residence in Sarumataria de Guwahati in […]
Marriott Partners with KTC Credit Card and Krungsri to Host Highly Enriching Consumer Travel Fair in Bangkok
Marriott Partners with KTC Credit Card and Krungsri to Host Highly Enriching Consumer Travel Fair in Bangkok From November 8-14, 2021 at EmQuartier, the âMarriott Thailand Travel Showâ will allow local residents to book attractive stays at hotels across the Kingdom, with special offers for KTC and Krungsri cardholders. Marriott International, one of Thailand’s largest […]
Absa loses Supreme Court pressure in tax duel over credit card charges
Companies Absa loses Supreme Court pressure in tax duel over credit card charges Monday 08 November 2021 Absa Headquarters in Westlands, Nairobi. PHOTO FILE | NMG By SAM KIPLAGATMore from this author Summary Last year, the lender lost an appeal after a bench of three judges ruled that payments made by the bank to credit […]
CBI delivers son of former Assam CM
GUWAHATI: On November 7, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sentenced the younger son of the former Chief Minister of Assam, Hiteswar Saikia, Ashok Saikia (director of HBS India Pvt. Ltd) in connection with the case of the Assam State Cooperative Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (ASCARD) fraud of 1995 -96. CBI officials raided […]
CBI Arrests Former Assam CM Hiteswar Saikia’s Son In Bank Loan Default Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Ashok Saikia, the eldest son of former Assam Chief Minister Hiteswar Saikia, on Sunday in a bank loan default case. The CBI team arrested Saikia, the brother of the leader of the Legislative Party of Congress, Debabrata Saikia, from his residence in Sarumataria in Guwahati in a case […]
PHL online for a $ 200 million loan from the World Bank to finance a nutrition program
PHILSTAR The World Bank is set to provide a new loan of $ 200 million to the Philippines for nutrition programs that will reduce the undernourished population. According to a bank report, the loan was approved by Ndiame Diop, the World Bank’s country director for Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand, on November 3. The […]
Experts warn students more likely to take on credit card debt after pandemic
After more than a year of lockdown, Gen Z has become more comfortable with the idea of ââcredit card debt, Bankrate credit analyst Ana Staples said. According to a study by creditcards.com, 56% of Generation Z are ready to take on debt after the pandemic. However, in 2020, half of Gen Z had no debt […]
Major Industry Players, Recent Trends, Potential Growth, Share, Demand and Forecast to 2026
The latest Bank Loan Software Market report estimates the current market opportunity and scenario, providing information and updates on the corresponding segments involved in the Global Bank Loan Software Market for the forecast period 2020- 2025. The report provides a detailed assessment of key market dynamics and comprehensive information about the structure of the Bank […]
KCC launches its first virtual credit card
KCC launches its first virtual credit card Move to expand the millennial cardholder base Krungsriayudhya Card (KCC), a credit card unit of Bank of Ayudhya, launched its first virtual credit card to serve young cardholders in the digital age. KCC yesterday launched Now Credit Card as its first virtual card. The launch aims to expand […]