Close Bros upbeat on growth as H1 profits rise Financial services group Close Brothers said it was well placed to grow after new customers boosted lending in its core banking division helping to lift first-half profit five percent. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News Share and Enjoy:
Sales tax receipts show growth in ’10 Fremont experienced a 3.1 percent increase in sales tax revenue in 2010, and early prospects look promising for 2011. Read more on Fremont Tribune Share and Enjoy:
Government ‘doing everything to drive growth’ Prime Minister David Cameron has vowed the Tories would fight hard for votes in next week’s by-election and rejected claims it will be a referendum on the coalition Government. Read more on Independent Share and Enjoy:
Afghanistan: Security fears, religion and unskilled workforce hamper growth of MFIs Many development groups and government agencies acknowledge the role of microfinance institutions in empowering the majority of poor and illiterate in Afghanistan particularly women. However, constant security threats, religious laws and lack of skilled personnel hinder their expansion. Read more on OneWorld South Asia [...]
Panel: Okla revenue growth should trigger tax cut Oklahoma’s revenue collections improved enough over the last year to trigger a slight cut in the state’s top income tax rate in 2012, a panel of state leaders determined on Tuesday. Read more on AP via Yahoo! Finance Share and Enjoy:
