Key ideas: Michael Saylor thinks the market is not ready for Bitcoin-backed bonds. The comment was in context with El Salvador offering $1 billion in Bitcoin bonds. MicroStrategy recently took out a $205 million loan against $850 million of its Bitcoin holdings. El Salvador led the digital asset-based finance revolution last year after making Bitcoin […]
Month: March 2022
Rise in UK consumer lending, driven by record credit card borrowing
Shoppers walk on Oxford Street as rules on wearing face coverings in certain settings in England are relaxed, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in London, Britain , January 27, 2022. REUTERS / Toby Melville Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register LONDON, March 29 (Reuters) – Consumer lending in […]
Sureties will lose property after failing to pay $3m bank loan – DailyNews
Dionne Kanyowa [email protected] Sureties for a local firm, Select Healthcare, are at risk of losing their property after failing to repay a $3.6 million NMB bank loan after agreeing to a settlement plan. Judge Samuel Deme ordered Tafadzwa P and Biggie Magarira to repay the loan and also ordered that their Pomona-based property be seized […]
ID and Credit Card Printer Market Size 2022 by Top Key Players, Types, Applications, Regional Demand and Forecast to 2030 – Instant Interview
The ID Card and Credit Card Printer Market report is a perfect basis for people who are looking for a comprehensive study and analysis of the ID Card and Credit Card Printer Market. This report contains study and miscellaneous information which will help you to understand your niche and focus major market channels in the […]
Are You Using Online Banking for the First Time Because of the Pandemic? How to Avoid Being Scammed (or Protecting Those You Love)
On the flip side, doing financial transactions online may be a godsend: it eliminates the need for seniors to visit their local brick-and-mortar branch, contact people nearby, and perhaps increase their risk of contracting the coronavirus. According to a recent survey by digital payments provider Zelle, 82 percent of seniors have increased their use of […]
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Hellenic Bank-RCB Bank loan deal prevents stronger impact on island’s banking sector
Tuesday’s announcement by Hellenic Bank of the acquisition of a portfolio of performing loans of up to €556 million from RCB Bank Limited means that a greater impact on the island’s banking system has been avoided. The inevitable impact was triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the swift EU, British and US sanctions […]
ICRA rates bank loan facilities worth Rs473 crore from developers Kolte Patil at ICRA A+
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KCB transforms a 3 billion shilling loan from the National Bank into equity
Companies KCB transforms a 3 billion shilling loan from the National Bank into equity Tuesday, March 22, 2022 Kenya Commercial Bank branch in Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | NMG By CHARLES MWANIKIMore from this author Summary The conversion brings the total equity funding that KCB has invested in NBK to 8.45 billion shillings, having invested 5 […]
5 reasons to pay tuition with a credit card
Many people see college as an investment of time and energy that can help them get ahead. By earning a college degree in an in-demand field, they can position themselves for a profitable career that will stand the test of time. Unfortunately, college takes more than time and energy; it also requires a considerable financial […]
Borrowing: Swiping your credit card? Think again
Reckless credit card purchases, late payments, and credit deferral can lead to a debt trap. And unpaid dues can affect your credit score After the Covid-19 pandemic, credit cards have become one of the most popular digital payment methods. The growing use of credit cards suggests consumer demand for innovative financing options and credit constructions […]
Former chairman, 18 others charged with J&K Bank loan fraud
The CBI on Friday convicted the former chairman of J&K Bank and 18 others for causing the bank to lose Rs 800 crore by providing loans in breach of established guidelines. The CBI has booked former President Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh and others including loan recipient REI Agro Chairman Sanjay Jhunjhunwala and Vice Chairman and Managing […]
Kenya secures 85 billion shillings loan from World Bank as cost of external debt doubles
Economy Kenya secures 85 billion shillings loan from World Bank as cost of external debt doubles Friday, March 18, 2022 President Uhuru Kenyatta with World Bank Country Director for Kenya, Keith Hansen. PICTURES | PSCU By OTIATO GUGUYUMore from this author Summary The loan is the second tranche granted to the country after the World […]
Credit card trends for 2022
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Maha government not allowing CBI to investigate Rs 13k-cr bank loan fraud: Shelar
On Wednesday, BJP MP Ashish Shelar alleged in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly that various companies had duped nationalized state banks out of Rs 13,043 crore, but the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition government did not has not authorized the CBI to investigate these matters. After these banks approached the central agency, the agency […]
Prepaid Credit Card Market Explored in Latest Research Report by Read Market Research – Green Dot Corporation, NetSpend Holdings, Inc and others
This report discusses the global Prepaid Credit Cards market, market size (historic & current), growth rate (CAGR), and key players. The study covers history and SWOT analysis of the major players in the Prepaid Credit Cards market. It also examines the current market conditions and the forward-looking strategies of key players. The study provides an […]
Bangladesh signs $120 million loan agreement with World Bank
The government has signed a $120 million loan agreement with the World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA) to implement a “Climate Smart Agriculture and Water Management” project. The Scale-Up Window (SUW) loan, signed on March 15, will be jointly implemented by the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), the Directorate of Agricultural Extension (DAE) and […]
World Bank loan of $750 million to SA: Madiba’s red line is crossed again
The increasingly warm relationship between South Africa and the Bretton Woods institutions (World Bank and IMF) is probably pushing Nelson Mandela to turn in his grave. The World Bank’s $750 million Development Policy Loan (DPL) to Pretoria in late January signals that the red line Madiba took after becoming South Africa’s first democratically elected president […]
Global Mobile Credit Card Processing Software Market 2022 Report Development Trends and Company Profile – PayPal, Intuit, Microapps sl, Sage Software, 360 Payments
MarketQuest.biz newly published Global Mobile Credit Card Processing Software Market research that highlights anticipated market growth, opportunities, and current momentum in the Mobile Credit Card Processing Software business. The information will be useful for companies looking to launch a product or expand their reach in the mobile credit card processing software market. Suppliers and customers […]
Fourth FIR against Talwalkars for bank fraud | Bombay News
Mumbai: The Mumbai Economic Crimes (EOW) Wing of the Mumbai Police has filed a fourth First Information Report (FIR) against Talwalkars – India’s largest chain of gyms and health clubs – for allegedly defrauding the Syrian Catholic Bank of ₹28.40 crore. The Talwalkars are accused of fraudulently obtaining a loan from the bank and using […]
Mumbai Police Files Fourth FIR Against Talwalkars For Bank Loan Fraud | Bombay News
The Economic Crimes Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police has filed a fourth First Information Report (FIR) against Talwalkars – India’s largest chain of gyms and health clubs – for allegedly committing fraud involving the Syrian Catholic Bank up to ₹28.40 crore. The Talwalkars were accused of fraudulently obtaining a loan from the bank and […]
Farmer’s death in Villupuram over bank loan abuse sparks tension – Reuters
By Express press service VILLUPURAM: Furor erupted among farmers in the district on Thursday after a 22-year-old farmer from Devanur village allegedly committed suicide following the humiliation of a private bank staff member for not repaying the loan of tractor due that the deceased man’s brother had contracted. The farmers’ association had demanded Rs 1 […]
Abramovich: Chelsea’s credit card facilities suspended
Chelsea’s credit card facilities have been temporarily suspended while banks assess the implications of sanctions imposed on Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich. The club received a special license to operate despite Abramovich having his assets frozen by the British government. Banks want to assess licensing criteria to make sure it doesn’t breach government sanctions and […]
Credit card and contactless payments: the future of the car wash
No matter what type of business you are involved in, the growth of the car wash industry over the past few decades has been enviable. According to an article published on September 30, 2021 by Statista.com, from 2012 to 2021, car wash industry revenue grew from $7.04 billion to $9.44 billion per year.1 This is […]
Trump an outcast? A large bank loan suggests not
A pedestrian walks past security barricades in front of Trump Tower in New York City. Donald Trump’s company secured a loan for his Trump Tower in New York after banks severed ties with it a year ago, the latest of several financial wins for the ex-president suggesting he could counter a commercial reaction to the […]
Trump an outcast? New $100m bank loan suggests not
NEW YORK – A bank’s decision to loan Donald Trump’s company $100 million is the latest evidence the former president may survive fraud investigations and a business backlash over his efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 elections. San Diego-based Axos Bank finalized the loan with the Trump Organization on Feb. 17, according […]
Trump an outcast? new $100 million bank loan suggests not | California News
By BERNARD CONDON, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A bank’s decision to loan Donald Trump’s company $100 million is the latest evidence the former president may survive fraud investigations and a business backlash over to his efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 elections. San Diego-based Axos Bank finalized the loan with […]
The company can raise a bank loan to complete an office complex
The Kochi Corporation can apply for a bank loan to complete the construction of its new office complex. It is estimated that the building, which stands near Marine Drive, could cost around ₹60 crore for completion. The civic body has already disbursed around ₹19 crore for the project, which was started in 2005. The estimate […]
MP SPEAKS | It’s called ‘bond’, not ‘bank loan’, for a reason
MP SPEAKS | Najib Razak is becoming more and more adept at putting his foot in his mouth. The latest came yesterday when the former Finance Minister questioned why his successors had not redeemed 1MDB bonds before the maturity date to save on interest charges. Najib said that if the government had used funds recovered […]
How credit card spending is linked to consumer confidence
Consumer spending by credit card remained robust in January and February, even after the end of the holiday season, a sign of growing consumer confidence and a recovery in consumption, at least among wealthier customers. Spending would improve further over time, according to trends, although February’s figures are a little lower than January’s, analysts said. […]
Romania to extend energy price cap until March 2023, proposes moratorium on bank loans
The Bucharest government has earmarked €2.9 billion for measures aimed at mitigating the impact of rising electricity and gas prices on citizens and the public and private sectors. Also in the context of the energy crisis, Romania is proposing a moratorium on bank loan repayments, while President Klaus Iohannis has announced a strategic shift towards […]
Beneficiaries of Gruha Hakku scheme to get bank loan up to Rs 3 lakh – The New Indian Express
By Express press service VIJAYAWADA: One Time Settlement Scheme (OTS) or Jagananna Sampoorna Gruha Hakku Scheme has proven to be more beneficial for the people of the state. Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday launched a loan facility for beneficiaries of the OTS scheme. Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank extended loans worth Rs 3 […]