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Bahrain finance minister: Islamic rules saved us from recession

Bahrain’s finance minister said adherence to strict Islamic rules helped his country escape the worst of the global recession.


Bill proposes new way to finance energy efficiency projects

A bill advancing in the Legislature would create a new way for Minnesota businesses and homeowners to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.


GOP criticizes finance secretary after he solicits donations for Beshear

FRANKFORT — State Finance and Administration Secretary Jonathan Miller is soliciting campaign


NH campaign finance activist Granny D dies at 100

A New Hampshire woman who was known as Granny D and walked across the country a decade ago to publicize the need for campaign finance reform has died. She was 100.


Ex-House Speaker Murphy joins finance committee

Rhode Island Rep. William Murphy, who recently gave up his position as House Speaker, has been appointed to the House Finance Committee.


Greece says finance problems a broader issue

Greek Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou proposed on Tuesday a ban of derivative trading techniques which increase the debt costs of countries which struggle to cut their deficits, such as Greece.


Future Of The Finance Industry Without Banks….

Jersey’s future without a finance industry….That is what IOD members will be contemplating this afternoon.Guest speaker at its Lunch Club is John Boothman, who has 30 years experience in the local finance sector.The title of his talk is ’What if the banks did a bunk?’…


BRIEF-Moody’s downgrades Arch Finance repack loan to Baa1

Mar 9 – Arch Finance repack loan.


Final Glance: Finance companies

NEW YORK — Shares of some top finance companies were mixed at the close of trading: Bank of America rose $.04 or .2 percent, to $16.74. Citigroup rose $.06 or 1.7 percent, to $3.56


Midday Glance: Finance companies

NEW YORK — Shares of some top finance companies are mixed at noon: Bank of America rose $.05 or .3 percent, to $16.75. Citigroup rose $.06 or 1.7 percent, to $3.56. JPMorgan Chase fell $.08 or .2 percent, to $42.73.