S&P rates Berkshire Hathaway Finance debt ‘AA+’

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Tuesday gave an investment grade rating to the debt issued by Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp. Read more: S&P rates Berkshire Hathaway Finance debt 'AA+'

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Female Shariah Scholars See Gender Gap Closing: Islamic Finance

Asian Islamic financial institutions are attracting more female executives and scholars to fill a shortage of talent, setting a precedent for companies in the Middle East. Read more here: Female Shariah Scholars See Gender Gap Closing: Islamic Finance

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House prices rise unexpectedly

LONDON - House prices rose in December for the first time since May, providing reassurance that the property market is not falling off a cliff in the way it did in 2008. Original post: House prices rise unexpectedly

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The Finance Sector gets an Overhaul in 2011… – community blog from Brett King

The Finance Sector gets an Overhaul in 2011... Go here to see the original: The Finance Sector gets an Overhaul in 2011... - community blog from Brett King

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New finance director faces many challenges

Glenn County's new finance director took the oath of office Monday and is on the job this week. Stanley T See more here: New finance director faces many challenges

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Tougher norms for housing finance companies

India?s housing regulator has tightened lending norms governing housing finance companies, a move that will impact home loan seekers. Original post: Tougher norms for housing finance companies

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Personal Finance Daily: Want to sell your home? Get a move on it

Some data suggest the housing market is on the mend, albeit very slowly. What are some tips for people who are eager to sell in 2011 Originally posted here: Personal Finance Daily: Want to sell your home? Get a move on it

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Personal Finance: Bankruptcy is no longer a doomsday

The cruelest recession since the Depression has pushed people who never would have dreamed of bankruptcy to ask themselves whether they dare file now. Originally posted here: Personal Finance: Bankruptcy is no longer a doomsday

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20th century financial titan Neuberger dies at 107

WASHINGTON, Dec 25 - Roy R. Neuberger, a giant among 20th century American financiers, stock brokers and patrons of the arts, has died at Manhattan's Pierre Hotel at 107, the New York Times reported on Saturday. Originally posted here: 20th century financial titan Neuberger dies at 107

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PRESS DIGEST – British business – Dec 24

Standard Life has ended talks with Bank of China over plans to sell a majority stake in its Heng An Standard Life joint venture. Continued here: PRESS DIGEST - British business - Dec 24

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