Finance News

GE's Roadshow For Growth visits Chicago, highlights investments

Chicago - Continuing the 20-city bus tour in celebration of achievements in the middle market, GE Capital's Roadshow For Growth visited Chicago and highlighted the investment commitments the firm has made in the windy city.

In the Media by Michael Krebs

Banks reopen in Cyprus

In Cyprus, the Banks opened today at 11 .a.m after being closed for nearly two weeks. Long queues snaked outside the banks, but the opening was calm.

In the Media by Edwin Gudzević

Dell founder wants to use his own money to take company private

Michael Dell is seemingly willing to put his money where his mouth is, as he seeks to use his fortune to take the tech company private.

In the Media by Eric Morales - 2 comments

Op-Ed: Just what does a Personal Financial Trainer do and who needs one? Special

Toronto - Just what is a Personal Financial Trainer, who would use or need the services of a Personal Financial Trainer and why is it needed and different from the many financial services available to the masses in 2012?

Digital Journal Report by Elizabeth Parker - 2 comments

Round-up of latest business technology news

It’s been a long time coming but PR Newswire reports that Huawei, the fast-growing Chinese tech multinational, will today make available the world’s first enterprise-level 802.11ac access point.

In the Media by Sarah Lucas

'Nemo' looks to find an audience as box office still slumping

After weeks of dismal box office returns, can audiences find their way back to theaters this weekend? Can a retread, laced up with 3D, help them find the way? OK, one more. Will "Finding Nemo 3D" be the film that does it?

In the Media by Tim O'Brien

One-third of Canadians unprepared for financial downturn: poll

Toronto - If you suffer from a job loss or there is a financial downturn, are you able to survive for three months on your savings? Although many are prepared compared to a year ago, a significant number of Canadians would not be ready to weather a slump.

In the Media by Andrew Moran

Egypt's IMF loan request fraught with difficulties

Cairo - The Egyptian government formally requested a $4.8 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday. The request was made during a visit by IMF chief, Christine Lagarde.

In the Media by Steve Hayes - 1 comment

Standard Chartered strikes deal with regulator

New York - Standard Chartered bank has struck a deal with New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). The bank, accused of money laundering, will pay a penalty of $340 million.

In the Media by Steve Hayes

Poll: Nearly half of Canadians do not have emergency savings fund

Toronto - With record levels of both public and private debt and stagnant household incomes, Canadians are having a difficult time saving, including for any emergencies. A new poll suggests nearly half of the country doesn't have an emergency savings fund.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 3 comments