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Choose a page number: 1 Financial Services RSS FeedsPeru Credit Bank Installs Cisco Technology to Improve Customer's Experience - LIMA, Peru, June 23, 2011 – Peru Credit Bank (BCP) has chosen the Cisco®Borderless Network Architecture to improve customer service, increase efficiency and reduce costs. The solution has allowed this financial group to move its workforce among branches without impacting workflows or losing contact with customers, as well as keeping the bank system active at all times. Since the end ...Feed Source: newsroom.cisco.com Costa Rica National Bank Selects Cisco Borderless Network Architecture - SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, June 14, 2011 - The Costa Rica National Bank has chosen the Cisco® Borderless Network Architecture to achieve flexibility and agility in its processes, improve productivity and reduce costs. The technology installed in each branch of the National Bank includes unified communications, Internet Protocol telephony, centralized information administration through data ... Cisco Delivers First End-to-End High-Performance Trading Fabric - SAN JOSE, Calif. – June 14, 2011 – Today, financial firms need to execute trades and transactions with the highest performance while rapidly processing more and more complex information. Delays to transactions of fractions of seconds can generate or cost millions of dollars and the most successful firms seek out the highest performing IT systems to gain or maintain competitive advantage. ... Citizens Financial Group launches video banking pilot in four states - PROVIDENCE, R.I. - June 8, 2011 – Continuing its commitment to make banking easier and more convenient, Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) today announced it is launching a video banking pilot in four states. The pilot provides customers in participating Citizens Bank and Charter One branches on-demand face-to-face interaction with bank specialists in different locations. CFG is able to ... David Callaway: Bernanke 2014 pledge sparks global shift - In a classic example of unintended consequences, the Fed chief?s move to reassure markets by keeping interest rates low has instead sparked a stampede into global equities.
... Chuck Jaffe: Money-fund reforms won?t stop next crisis - In dealing with money-market funds, securities regulators are so busy trying to solve the last financial crisis that they?re not really confronting the next one, says Chuck Jaffe.
... FX Alliance IPO prices at $12 a share, below range - FX Alliance Inc.'s initial public offering of 5.2 million shares priced at $12 each, below its expected range of $13.50 to $15.50 apiece. The company in September filed plans for an IPO of as much as $100 million in stock. FX Alliance won't receive proceeds from the sale of shares by its stockholders, which include Technology Crossover Ventures and other funds managed by several big banks.
... Caixin Online: A world flying blind - The outlook for the global economy is gloomy and leaders lacking vision are to blame. Eventually, this will come back to haunt us, Andy Xie writes in a commentary for Caixin Online.
... Stocks to Watch: Stocks to watch Thursday: Groupon, Pepsi - Among the stocks that could see active trade in Thursday?s session are Groupon, Dunkin? Brands, Lorillard and PepsiCo.
... Asia Markets: Asia stocks slide after China price data - Asian shares fall, pressured by a stronger-than-expected reading on Chinese consumer inflation, uncertainty over ongoing Greek debt negotiations and weak data from Japan.
... Latin American Markets: Brazil stocks slip as Greece uncertainty lingers - Equities in most major Latin American markets ease Wednesday, with investors moving cautiously as European leaders continue to consider options in efforts to guide Greece out of its long-running debt crisis.
... After Hours: Cisco slips, Groupon drops in after-hours - The networking equipment maker hikes its dividend and turns in better-than-anticipated financial results, but shares turn slightly lower. The daily-deals company posts an unexpected quarterly loss, and Diamond Foods shares tumble after a management shakeup.
... Financial Stocks: B. of A., Citi rise 3% to propel financials higher - Strong gains by Bank of America and Citigroup on top of rallies in Hartford Financial Services Group and IntercontinentalExchange shares helped financials to outperform the broader market on Wednesday.
... CME group cut by S&P as MF Global fallout spreads - --Long-term rating cut to AA- from AA, outlook negative --Agency cites higher financial and credit risk from MF Global fallout --CME says exchange group remains happy with its rating --Moody's maintains AA3 rating, with stable outlook (Updates with comment from CME spokesman, additional detail throughout.
... Keep Spending Under Control By Using Cash - If you're like most people, you probably use plastic for many of your daily purchases. Since more places take credit or debit cards and many of these cards offer rewards or cash back, it is no wonder they are so easy to use. But this convenience can come at a cost. If you don't keep detailed records of your spending, using the card can lead to spending more than you normally would.
When you use cash for your regular daily purchases, you have a physical connection to your available money, and you can visually see how much you have and how much you spend. With a card, it's all digital and you may not review your purchases until the end of the day, week, or even month. By then, the money has long been spent. But with cash, you open your wallet or purse and immediately know how much you have available to spend, and it may keep you from buying something you don't need. So, if you have trouble keeping your spending under control, ... Ready to Buy a Home? - With the housing market still in the dumps and mortgage rates at record lows, a lot of people are considering buying a home for the first time. Taking advantage of depressed real estate prices and cheap lending does indeed make this a buyer's market. But buying a home is no simple decision. In fact, it may be one of the largest financial decisions many people make in their lifetime. So rather than jump in head first it pays to make sure owning a home is really the right decision. Here's how to determine if you are ready to buy a home.Ready to Buy a Home? originally appeared on ... Pick The Right Mortgage - People love the idea of owning a home, and sometimes that allure makes people do the wrong thing. That's where risky mortgages come in. For decades, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was the gold standard. You put 20 percent down, you got a 30-year loan, and that was all she wrote. But in recent years the types of mortgages offered have made a mess of the marketplace, as can be seen with the current financial crisis. Now you can get interest-only loans, 40-year loans, adjustable rate mortgages, and so on. All of these new loans make it easier to make payments on a house, but the problem is they usually put you in a worse financial situation. Here's what you need to know to avoid some of the more risky home loans out there.... Saving Money in a Tough Economy - Gas prices are relatively high and the cost of groceries are increasing faster than inflation. People everywhere are feeling the financial pressures of today's economy, and for most, the thought of saving money is a distant one. When times are tough, saving money can be difficult. Even if you're living paycheck to paycheck, there are ways you can save if you follow a few simple rules
Start Small
Saving money is a marathon, not a sprint. If you want to save up $1,000, it is much easier to accomplish that goal in a year compared to two months. In order to put your savings plan to work, the key is to start small. Can you find a way to save $5 each week? Think about it--five dollars a week is less than a lot of fast food value meals or even a few fancy coffees. Five dollars could be shaved off of each weekly grocery bill by buying a few things on s... Dealing With Low Interest Rates - For a few years now interest rates as a whole have generally been falling or remain very low. Of course you may have some instances where rates are increasing, for the most part when it comes to savings accounts, CDs, and even mortgage rates, they are down sharply compared to a few years ago.
Good for Debt, Bad for Savings
Lower interest rates are good for borrowing money since it means you will be paying less in interest. The bad news is that the Fed rate cuts don't directly translate into lower rates for consumers. These cuts can take many months before the effects are felt on your bottom line, but you can begin shopping for lower rates now. Once you can begin to benefit from the lower rates, you'll have more money in your pocket as less is being spent on interest payments.
While lower interest rates saves you money when borrowing, the opposite is true when you are saving money at the bank. As interest rates fall, the rate of return on your checking, sa... Things to Think About Before Buying a Home - Owning a home is part of the American dream. It has long been considered one of the cornerstones to building wealth. Even so, there is more to buying a house than simply finding one you like and buying it. You need to take into consideration the true costs of buying a home, the things you gain and the things you lose, how much you can afford to spend, and even what type of mortgage is best. So, before you jump into this major purchase, take the time to consider everything that is involved.Things to Think About Befo... How Bankruptcy Works - In these difficult financial times more and more people are turning to bankruptcy. Bankruptcy isn't pretty, but it's often the option of last resort. If you've been considering bankruptcy and aren't sure of your options it can be a daunting task and a difficult decision. Here is a little background on the different types of bankruptcy and how bankruptcy works.How Bankruptcy Works originally appeared on About.com Financial Planning on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 at 12:54:23.... Don't Make These Mistakes When Buying a Car - For many people, a vehicle is a necessity. We often depend on our vehicles to get us to and from work every day, transport children to events, and even for pleasure. Because they are such an important aspect of your life, you want a vehicle that is reliable, comfortable, and maybe even a bit stylish. The vehicle choices are almost endless, so finding the right combination of wants and needs with an affordable price tag can be challenging. Here are 5 of the biggest mistakes you should avoid when purchasing your next vehicle that can save you thousands of dollars each year.
If you aren't buying a new car there are still plenty of things you can do right now that will help you save money on related expenses:
5 Ways to Save on Gas... Job Hunting Tips for New Grads - New college grads face stiff competition in this job market. Unlike in the past when it may have been relatively easy to find a job, with high unemployment and stricter hiring standards you really need to set yourself apart in order to land that first job. So, for all of you recent grads, here are a few job hunting tips to hopefully get you off on the right foot.Job Hunting Tips for New Grads originally appeared on About.com Financial Planning on Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 at 20:39:33.... Be Prepared for Closing Costs - With mortgage rates at historic lows, many new first-time buyers are entering the market. It is a great time to buy a home, but if you don't understand everything that goes into the transaction it can end up being quite a financial hit. One thing many buyers don't fully understand are closing costs. There are a bunch of different things that can get rolled into the closing costs, and it could come as a surprise when it's time to sign the papers. So, taking the time to fully understand what closing costs are, and what you may be required to pay, will make you a better shopper.Be Prepared for Closing Costs originally appeared on ... Copyright © 2012, My Ebay Secrets Revealed. All Rights Reserved. |
