Archive for June, 2009
Bredesen signs ethics, campaign finance merger
Gov. Phil Bredesen has signed into a law a merger of the Tennessee Ethics Commission and the state Registry of Election Finance.
Will Campaign Finance Case Impact Vote on Sotomayor?
The Supreme Court’s unusual order Monday delaying a decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and setting it for re-argument Sept. 9 may introduce more pressure on the Senate to confirm Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor and have her on the bench by then.
Aso Considers Hosoda, Hori for Japan Finance Chief, Kyodo Says
July 1 — Japan’s Prime Minister Taro Aso is considering appointing Hiroyuki Hosoda, the ruling party’s secretary general, or policy chief Kosuke Hori as the nation’s finance minister, Kyodo English News said, citing unidentified lawmakers.
Springfield finance board ends oversight of city
In one of its final official acts, the Springfield Finance Control Board has approved a $528.6 million budget for the city’s new fiscal year.
Springfield finance board ends oversight of city
SPRINGFIELD – In one of its final official acts, the Springfield Finance Control Board has approved a $528.6 million budget for the city’s new fiscal year. The state-controlled…
Finance board ends oversight
SPRINGFIELD – In one of its final official acts, the Springfield Finance Control Board has approved a $528.6 million budget for the city’s new fiscal year.
M’sian Islamic finance still at nascent stage
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Islamic finance sector is still at a nascent stage, despite the country having developed as an Islamic finance hub, industry players said.
Talbot named as new Glanbia finance boss
Glanbia has named Siobhan Talbot as its new Group Finance Director, with effect from tomorrow.
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Survey of Economic Activity: Monthly Leasing and …
Monthly Leasing and Finance Index, which reports economic activity for the $650 billion equipment finance sector, showed overall new business volume for May declined by 41% compared to the same period in 2008. However, month-to-month new business volume increased 2.4% from April. This survey also reported receivables over 30 days increased to 4.7%, and charge-offs decreased to 1.74%
American Airlines parent to sell debt to finance planes, gain cash
AMR Corp., parent of Fort Worth-based American Airlines Inc., plans to sell more than a half-billion dollars of debt to finance 16 new planes and bolster its balance sheet.
