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Fed hikes interest rates; further increases possible

The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate a quarter point to  the highest level in five years. The funds rate, the interest that banks charge each other on short-term loans, stood at a 46-year low of (more…)

#bank#banks#inflation

BBVA Bancomer to lend US$1.1bn to SMEs in 2006

Mexico's largest bank BBVA Bancomer expects to lend 12bn pesos (US$1.1bn) to about 47,000 SMEs this year. The funds form…


Consolidation continues for international factoring in Brazil

The latest acquisition by Brazil's leading international factoring provider signals another step towards consolidation for the non-domestic market in the…

#bank#guarantees#international


GMAC Commercial Finance offers US$2m factoring deal to manufacturer

The Commercial Services Division of GMAC Commercial Finance announced the closing of a US$2m one-year factoring facility to California-based apparel…

#commercial finance#leasing#poland


Citizens Bank forms asset-based lending group

Citizens Bank has announced that it has formed Citizens Bank Business Finance, an asset-based lending unit. The unit operates from…


Bancolombia S.A. acquires majority participation in Comercia S.A

On May 8, 2006, BANCOLOMBIA S.A., by means of a transaction duly authorised by the Superintendency of Finance of Colombia,…


Small business “disproportionately” affected by the cost of Sarbanes-Oxley...

Smaller businesses in the US are being disproportionately affected by the cost of compliance with the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act, a…

#compliance#investment#SEC


Peachtree Settlement Funding moves to new corporate office

Peachtree Settlement Funding, a leader in the specialty factoring industry, has relocated its Boca Raton, Florida offices. Management believes the…

#factoring industry#funding#management


1st Commercial Credit offers factoring and accounts receivable financing...

1st Commercial Credit, LLC, a provider of factoring and accounts receivable financing, now offers services in Quebec, Canada. The Canadian…


Accord announces record first quarter earnings and factoring volume

Factoring volume, also a first quarter record, rose by 16% to (more…)


CIT ratings affirmed; outlook revised to positive

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its ratings on CIT Group and CIT's related entities, including its 'A/A-1' counter-party credit…

#bank#CIT#interest rates


Credit Index shows economic expansion – NACM Credit Manager's...

The US economy continues to show “surprising resilience” as manufacturing and service sectors indicate further economic expansion, according to economic…

#Commercial Credit#interest rates#management

Ex-Im Bank partners with Hawaii to help state's small...

Small business exporters located in Hawaii will be better equipped to expand their international sales and minimize financial risks thanks…

#bank#exporters#guarantees

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