A Credit Agricole guide, with links, news, and comments. Credit Agricole is a professional road cycling team sponsored by Crédit Agricole SA, the largest banking group in France.
The Central Bank of Nigeria issued guidelines for establishing and operating credit bureaus, in a move that will support the development of the country's credit market by providing greater access to information on creditworthiness. Under the new guidelines, banks and their subsidiaries can invest up to 10% of a credit bureau's paid-in capital, though no financial institution may take a stake in more than one credit bureau. To apply for a credit bureau license, a company must deposit the... Read Full Story
Fair Credit Reporting Act If an lender or insurer uses a report from a consumer-reporting agency, that lender or insurer must comply with a state law relating to use and disclosure of credit and/or insurance information, as well as the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act . The Fair Credit Reporting Act is a federal law that regulates consumer reporting agencies and the use of consumer reports and investigative consumer reports provided by such agencies. The goal of the law is to help assure... Read Full Story
Credit Agricole's Thor Hushovd won an exciting final sprint to take the win in stage four of the Tour de France in Joigny. Hushovd followed Julian Dean, who had been leading the charge, then sprinted for the finish line with 200 metres to go. He was able to hold off a late charge from Barloworld's Robbie Hunter. Rabobank's Oscar Freire finished third. Erik Zabel was in 4th and Danilo Napolitano was in 5th. Big win for Credit Agricole Read Full Story
Crédit Agricole Asset Management has reportedly launched the CAAM Funds Equity Statistical Arbitrage, a long/short equity statistical arbitrage sub-fund within its Luxembourg range of international Sicav funds.
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Two French banks are merging their asset management divisions to combat the crisis gripping the financial services sector worldwide.
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Former Professional Cyclist Joins Team to Raise Support for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors
Aliso Viejo, Calif. (November 3, 2008) – AVIA, the leader in endurance sports training products, is proud to announce its newest team member, endurance athlete and activist Saul Raisin.
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French bank Crédit Agricole saw its profits drop 94%, largely due to massive losses at its investment banking unit Caylon. The Caylon unit reported a loss of €855 million as the bank suffered €1.1billion in write-downs related to the current mortgage problems.
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Today, the cost of gasoline is more than $4 in most markets, way more expensive than what it used to be a couple of years ago. As such, many people are thinking of ways to save money to fuel their rides. Fortunately for us, scientists have finally discovered a way for us to do that, and it involves the use of water, electricity and good old petroleum. It has become evident in today?s world that you can run your car with water and save hundreds of dollars easily. Running your car with water... Read Full Story
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