Cash Advance News Aug 2007

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Royal Gold Files S-4 Registration Statement to Advance Merger with Battle Mountain Gold ...
DENVER, Aug. 9 -- ROYAL GOLD, INC. (Nasdaq: RGLD; TSX: RGL) ("Royal Gold"), the world's leading precious metals royalty company, today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the merger transaction with Battle Mountain Gold Exploration Corp. ("Battle Mountain"). As announced in the Company's July 31, 2007 press ... (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:54:19 GMT)

Web Host New Edge Wins Express Check Deal
Aug. 17, 2007 - New Edge Networks said it won a contract to build and manage a private communications network for Express Check Advance LLC, one of the largest payday cash advance services in the Southeast. New Edge expects to complete installation by the end of August. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:18:53 GMT)

Fairview look to limit number of payday Lenders, adult oriented shops
Moving to restrict businesses that it sees as being detrimental to the welfare of the city and its citizens, the Fairview Heights City Council has introduced two proposed ordinances that would limit the number of payday lenders and adult use business in the city limits. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:06:04 GMT)

Govt rules out cap on interest rates
A proposal to cap interest rates on loan sharks' lending has been squashed by the Government. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:37:31 GMT)

Fed brings relief to the markets
Stock markets in Europe and the US surged on Friday after the US Federal Reserve took emergency steps to limit the effects of market turmoil on the economy, making direct loans available to cash-strapped banks on favourable terms and signalling that it would cut interest rates if necessary. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:47:34 GMT)

Energy, metals prices advance
The commodities markets followed Wall Street higher Friday after the Federal Reserve appeased investors nervous about tight credit by lowering its key discount rate a half-percentage point. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:19:26 GMT)

Bank Targets Disaffected Customers
TAMPA - NorthStar Bank has opened in downtown, bringing to life the hopes of call center entrepreneur John Sykes and other local luminaries in the city who wanted to start a well-run local bank that encourages business from minority and other customers who feel unwelcome at big banks. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 01:14:04 GMT)

Local news in brief
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Department is looking for the man who tried to rob the One Source Cash Advance store at 7714 Montgomery Road in Sycamore Township on Friday. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:14:39 GMT)

From Clay To Achin'
After Buchholz Wins Debut, Gagne Fails Again Every step the Red Sox took Friday was carefully calculated. Roster moves were planned in advance. Game strategies were set in motion. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 10:05:38 GMT)

GED program helping city employees advance
Willie McGriff has become the first Dothan City employee to receive a GED under a new program that offers support to employees who further their education. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 10:13:29 GMT)

Cansino-Dizon, Haro-Balingit advance in Kadayawan netfest
DAVAO City's Juan Paolo Cansino and Andrei Dizon along with the tandem of Juremy Haro and Jervis Balingit advanced to the next round after beating rivals in the opener of the 2007 Kadayawan Age-Group Doubles Tennis Championships at the Ecoland Phase 4 Tennis Club courts Saturday. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 16:55:34 GMT)

HOME PAGE
Rs 1 lakh cr locked in frozen demat accounts Mumbai, Aug 18 Shares worth over Rs 1,00,257 crore remain locked with 10,76,431 demat accounts being frozen for not having the mandatory Permanent Account Numbers (PAN) to trade in the stock markets. This was stated by the Union ... (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 19:20:37 GMT)

Win a Michael Vaughan signed cricket bat
Description of prize: A cricket bat and a pair of ASICS GEL Advance boots. Both signed by England cricket captain and ASICS ambassador Michael Vaughan. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:08:17 GMT)

Watershed
America needs progressive, pro-market leaders who will advance a legal and regulatory framework to reduce excesses in lending and derivatives. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 01:39:28 GMT)

Virginia candidates give views on issues (Part I)
VIRGINIA — Virginia voters will soon get a chance to pare down the field for mayor and City Council in the Sept. 11 primary election. Two of the three mayor candidates will move on to the Nov. 6 general election, while just six of the 12 seeking three, four-year council seats will advance. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 02:41:58 GMT)

b0435 BC-Immigration Inc. 08-19 1437 8/18/2007 Migrants' cash fuels a booming underground economy
Eds: Multimedia: An audio slideshow about the economy of global remittances will be available in the --international/immigration--inc folder. Moving on general news and financial services. This item moved previously as an advance and is now available for use. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 04:40:01 GMT)

College cash
A college town seemed a natural choice when Jackson business owner Bob McCain thought about adding a second location of Buffalo Peak Outfitters. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 06:21:58 GMT)

Protesters seek rise in basic wage
About 70 demonstrators gathered on the front lawn of Queen's Park yesterday, demanding that the Liberal government get its act together and develop a unified program to deal with poverty in Ontario. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 08:33:28 GMT)

Business colleges cash in
On college campuses around Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, business schools are no longer hidden in a corner. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:55:03 GMT)

How To Handle a Cash Crunch
(ARA) - In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. Whether the car breaks down, the water heater blows a leak or your dog needs emergency surgery from eating the hallway rug, finding a way to get out of the red gets harder every day. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:22:36 GMT)

b0435 BC-Immigration Inc. 08-19 1437 8/19/2007 Migrants' cash fuels a booming underground economy
Eds: Multimedia: An audio slideshow about the economy of global remittances will be available in the --international/immigration--inc folder. Moving on general news and financial services. This item moved previously as an advance and is now available for use. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 16:55:37 GMT)

Asian Stocks May Rally After Federal Reserve Cuts Discount Rate
Aug. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks may advance after the Federal Reserve unexpectedly cut the discount rate to ease a credit crunch, boosting stocks in the U.S. and Europe. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:04:57 GMT)

A hand up or sucker punch? Find out Wednesday
Last week, the NDP made the first move on funding for municipalities in the still lukewarm provincial election campaign. This week, we’ll find out how the other major parties will treat Ontario’s 445 local governments, including Toronto. First, back to last week. On Tuesday, NDP Leader Howard Hampton committed to delivering a boatload of cash to [...] (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:40:43 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-08-20 03:48 GMT: SKorean shares up five percent on Wall St rebound, US discount rate cut
SEOUL (Thomson Financial) - South Korean share prices surged five percent in midmorning trade Monday, recovering from last week's panic selling after Wall Street's advance Friday in reaction to the Federal Reserve's discount rate cut. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 03:20:28 GMT)

Bank offers cash advance product for small businesses
NORTHEAST FLORIDA -- A local affiliate of Synovus Financial Corp. recently started offering a new cash-advance product to businesses with less than $25 million in assets to help increase cash flow. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:53:01 GMT)

Amidst Market Turmoil, Consumers Now Have Access to a New Option: Homeowners Are Now Able to Pay Off Their Mortgages ...
Next Generation Financial Services has introduced a program that has the potential to greatly improve the financial well being of every homeowner... without risk or sacrifice. Consumers can now pay off their mortgages years in advance by using an innovative new mortgage product called the CASH Asset Manager. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Cash Crunch Solutions in a Snap
(ARA) - Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and we don't have any choice but to catch it -- even if it means dropping everything else. When emergencies happen, such as your son gets hit in the face with a baseball and needs a new tooth, your refrigerator's motor stops or your car breaks down. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:37:41 GMT)

U.S. stock futures advance in aftermath of Fed move
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock futures traded higher on Monday, as stocks continued to benefit from the Federal Reserve's move last week to step in as a lender of last resort and hint that it could make an interest-rate cut. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:12:24 GMT)

Your financial bodyguard - Scott Jarvis aims to protect consumers
Agencies including the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Office of Thrift Supervision have issued statements in recent weeks assuring consumers and investors that the economy is strong and the government ready in the face of any looming credit problems due to housing loans. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:39:00 GMT)

Warsaw shares eke out small gains at close, uncertainty prevails UPDATE
(Adds detail, market comment) WARSAW (Thomson Financial) - Warsaw shares eked out small gains, with oil refiner PKN Orlen leading gainers, but other commodity majors KGHM and Lotos capping the advance amid uncertainty over mutual fund-led bull run. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:10:48 GMT)

New Edge Builds Network for ECA
August 20, 2007 -- ( WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Internet solutions provider New Edge Networks recently announced that it has won a contract to build and manage a private communications network for payday cash advance service provider Express Check Advance. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:47:46 GMT)

Places change, memories linger
I’m not from here, but I can understand the emotions natives feel when a place that holds precious memories becomes a place that holds another instant-cash franchise. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:08:09 GMT)

Credit card holders pay Rs 6,000 cr as extra charges in 10 yrs
Cash withdrawal on a credit card is a costly affair and must be used only in an emergency. Arnav Pandya tells you about the dos and donts when using a credit card. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:59:11 GMT)

Cash Systems, Inc. Announces Amendment of Senior Secured Note Agreement
LAS VEGAS----Cash Systems, Inc. , a provider of cash access solutions for the gaming industry, today announced it reached an agreement with its notes holders to amend the notes and related agreements, including the warrants that were issued concurrently with the Notes. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:41:00 GMT)

Most U.S. Stocks Rise for Third Day; Lowe's, Freeport Advance
Aug. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Retail, mining, and railroad shares carried most U.S. stocks to their third straight advance on growing confidence the Federal Reserve will assuage turmoil in credit markets and keep the economy growing. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:29:55 GMT)

Red Sox, Wakefield cash in
Don Slaught, who was with Tim Wakefield when the knuckleballer was a Pirates rookie, caught him in the 1992 National League playoffs. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:21:34 GMT)

Commentary: The downside of debt
Some time ago, I wrote an essay in which I questioned the sustainability of our growing reliance on debt to underwrite our economic growth. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:46:12 GMT)

Advance Life keeps plugging in the lab
Michael Moore's "Sicko" alleges that pharmaceutical companies are gouging America. Maybe some of them are. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:46:22 GMT)

Global Universal Film Group Releases Film on Deaf-Blindness
LitFunding Corp. announced today that Global Universal Film Group, its subsidiary, has released the film "Through Your Eyes." The film chronicles the only known Deaf and Blind Triplets in the world and features Michael Madsen, David Carradine, renowned author, actress and celebrity attorney, Vicki Roberts, who also served as Executive Producer shared with Chase Masterson and casting veteran, ... (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:55:00 GMT)

Infosys to fund award for young scientists
Bangalore, Aug 21 (IANS) IT bellwether Infosys Technologies Tuesday announced its decision to tie up with a US-based body to institute an annual award with a cash prize of $150,000 (Rs.6 million) for young scientists and system developers in the field of computing sciences. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:10:35 GMT)

Dixon planners examine projects
Several projects are looking to the Dixon Planning Commission tonight for approval of conditional use permits. City staff is recommending the permits for a Starbucks drive-thru, an AmeriCash to operate a cash advance business and to allow Bellingham Marine Industries Inc. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:57:24 GMT)

Accredited Home trades $1 billion in loans to avoid margin calls
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Accredited Home Lenders Holding Co., facing the possibility of margin calls, said Tuesday it agreed to sell $1 billion in loans to an unnamed investor at an advance rate. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:04:37 GMT)

Advance America Hosts Virginia Voter Registration Drive
Advance America announced today the beginning of its Register in Advance campaign in Virginia. Register in Advance is a national non-partisan effort to register new voters. From August 20 to September 29, all Advance America stores in Virginia will provide official voter registration forms and instructional materials to interested residents of the Commonwealth. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:00:00 GMT)

European stocks advance
EUROPE'S main stock markets rose further overnight after the US Federal Reserve pumped another $US3.75 billion into money markets in overnight repurchase agreements. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:12:00 GMT)

Laughs for cash at Jefferson Barracks Boys and Girls Club fundraiser
The Jefferson Barracks Boys and Girls Club hopes local comedians can help them laugh all the way to the bank. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:19:33 GMT)

European stocks advance
EUROPEAN markets rose further overnight after the US Federal Reserve pumped another $US3.75 billion into money markets in overnight repurchase agreements. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:28:00 GMT)

All You Need to Know about the FedEx Cup - and More
The much ballyhooed FedEx Cup, the brainchild of PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem to generate interest in season-ending tournaments - is about to commence. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:08:05 GMT)

UPDATE: Consumers Missing Out On Savings-account Rates: Survey
SAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones) -- Right now, there are plenty of ways to earn a 5% or higher yield on your savings, but many consumers don't take advantage of those rates, according to a recent survey. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 02:03:32 GMT)

John Edwards draws large crowd at Maple Inn
Story created Aug 21, 2007 - 10:14:55 CDT. It was quite a scene outside the Maple Inn last Wednesday morning as Democratic Presidential candidate John Edwards rolled into Osage. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:22:40 GMT)

Crime spree similar to 1998
“Rash of robberies rages on,” screamed the newspaper headline on a story detailing a string of seven holdups that hit the Fargo-Moorhead area in early 1998. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:51:02 GMT)

Sheriff's sales getting busier as foreclosures rise
It was a scene being played out across the nation amid a growing number of home foreclosures. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 05:39:32 GMT)

Consumers missing out on savings-account rates: survey
Consumers missing out on savings-account rates: survey (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:09:29 GMT)

Ozark business license costs to increase
OZARK - A percentage of business licenses in Ozark will cost almost twice as much next year after council members voted for the increase at Tuesday’s meeting. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:13:07 GMT)

European shares rise, led by BHP Billiton, Daimler
FRANKFURT, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Miner BHP Billiton and carmaker DaimlerChrysler led a 1.3 percent advance in European shares by mid-session on Wednesday as company-specific news regained the upper hand after weeks of credit market worries. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:21:26 GMT)

IBA Health plays hardball on iSoft
IBA Health, Australia's largest listed e-health company, has raised its cash bid for British e-health software group iSoft. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:15:06 GMT)

More Bans in North Little Rock
North Little Rock may ban any new check cashing and pay day loan companies from coming into the city. It’s the latest in a series of bans that cover everything from pit bulls to novelty lighters. Is North Little Rock ban happy or just a progressive city taking action when needed? (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:22:41 GMT)

Wakefield right on money: With Cash, he leaves Rays spent
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - With Tim Wakefield's security blanket on the shelf for the first time in more than 15 months, it appeared early on at Tropicana Field last night that Kevin Cash's attempt... (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:39:25 GMT)

Liquid Lounge
Loving Sub-Prime (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:46:47 GMT)

Robber holds up check business
Two female employees were unscathed during a robbery of Express Check Advance at 2157 W. Thomas St. on Friday. According to the police report, as one of the employees was closing about 5 p.m., a man approached the door. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:01:04 GMT)

German Stocks Advance, Led by MAN, Daimler, Siemens; TUI Jumps
Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- German stocks advanced on speculation the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates to prevent a credit crunch from curbing economic growth. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:23:09 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Rally on Takeover Speculation; MGM, Nymex Advance
Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks climbed for a fifth day on speculation that losses in credit markets won't derail this year's record pace of takeovers or diminish demand for metals and other raw materials. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:56:22 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Rally on Takeover Speculation; Nucor, MGM Advance
Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks climbed for a fifth day on growing speculation the summer breakdown in credit markets won't derail the economy or pending company mergers. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:44:47 GMT)

Stocks advance as investors sell safe U.S. bonds, banks borrow from Fed
NEW YORK — Wall Street showed nascent confidence in the credit markets Wednesday, surging higher in response to a pullback in Treasurys and an increase in borrowing by banks. Investors saw both trends as signs that the Federal Reserve's efforts to loosen up the credit market might be working. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:12:55 GMT)

With creditors knocking, Beazer seeks court's help
Atlanta-based Beazer Homes appears to be struggling to avert bankruptcy. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:43:02 GMT)

Schwarzenegger Urged To Spare High-Speed Rail Cash
Two Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday urged Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to stand by his previous statements of support for California's high-speed rail project and spare its funding when he trims $700 million from the new state budget. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:56:00 GMT)

Payday loan owner charged in child porn
A 45-year-old Concord man has been indicted on 10 counts of possessing child pornography. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 05:25:57 GMT)

History San Jose seeking bailout
History San Jose, Silicon Valley's largest historical organization, is almost out of money - and without a quick subsidy advance from the city, its leaders say, it will be forced next month to cut back or eliminate programs for South Bay students and other functions. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:22:29 GMT)

Globe North listings
Comprehensive listings for galleries, plays, music, and other happenings in the area. Items may be sent three weeks in advance to carson@globe.com or mailed to Sharon Carson, Boston Globe North, 1 Corporate Place, Suite 200, 55 Ferncroft Road, Danvers 01923. Listings are not accepted over the telephone. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:02:24 GMT)

Mindoro Resources Ltd.: Agreement Reached With Delta to Advance Southern Agata Nickel Laterite
EDMONTON, ALBERTA-- - Mindoro Resources Ltd. is pleased to advise that it has reached agreement with Delta Earthmoving Inc. to explore, and advance to production if warranted, a new nickel laterite prospect in the southern part of the Agata project, Surigao District, Mindanao. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:31:27 GMT)

Ur-Energy Confirms Safety of C$88.7 Million Cash Position and Plans Towards Production and Expansion
Ur-Energy Inc confirms that its cash position is secure and work continues to advance the Company towards production. Bill Boberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The basic fundamentals of the uranium market and of Ur-Energy remain unchanged. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT)

Statewide group takes aim at payday-lending companies
Astatewide group is hoping to rein in payday-lending operations around the state, including the seven in Athens County. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:47:21 GMT)

Cash-Advance Store Robbed; Gunman Sought
Authorities in Orange County on Thursday are searching for an armed man who they said robbed a cash-advance store. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:47:06 GMT)

Cash-Advance Store Robbed; Gunman Sought
Authorities in Orange County on Thursday are searching for an armed man who they said robbed a cash-advance store. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, a black man entered the First American Cash Advance, located at 815 Sand Lake Road, showed a gun and demanded money. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:53:00 GMT)

Group seeks payday loan cap
The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy today was to release the faith community's "Faithful Pledge" campaign to end the current system of payday lending and cap the interest rate on those short-term loans at 36 percent. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:15:39 GMT)

Cash Advance Store Robbed; Suspect May Be Linked to Eight Other Crimes
A cash advance store in Richland County was robbed Thursday morning, and investigators say it may be the same suspect(pictured) who's been behind a string of crimes. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:44:19 GMT)

Advance America Names New CFO
Payday lender Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. said Thursday its board appointed J. Patrick O'Shaughnessy as chief financial officer to replace John I. Hill, who is leaving the company after serving as CFO for the last five years. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:55:18 GMT)

Faith community pushes for interest rate cap on payday lenders
Associated Press - August 23, 2007 5:05 PM ET RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Some in the faith community are calling on legislators to support a 36% annual interest rate cap on payday lenders. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:15:38 GMT)

Faith community pushes for interest rate cap on payday lenders
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Some in the faith community are calling on legislators to support a 36% annual interest rate cap on payday lenders. The campaign seeks to involve churches of every denomination. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:15:48 GMT)

Faith Community Pushes for Payday Lending Cap
Calling it "a moral stand, not a political campaign," the faith community Thursday called on legislators to support a 36 percent annual interest rate cap on payday lenders. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:34:16 GMT)

Jurors: U.S. in the wrong in cash smuggling case
After acquitting a Chinese businessman from Douglaston of charges he tried to illegally smuggle cash out of the country, a group of federal jurors Thursday criticized the government for bringing the case and said customs officials should use better procedures to notify travelers of rules about reporting money being taken out of the country. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:53:54 GMT)

Payday lending a moral issue?
In what they call a moral and not political campaign, members of Virginia's faith community are launching a renewed effort to cap the interest rate of payday loans. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 06:31:19 GMT)

N.J. needs $2B loan to pay its bills
Like a cash-strapped shopaholic reaching for a credit card before payday, New Jersey is planning to borrow $2 billion to cover expenses over the next few months – including those record-high property tax rebates. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:41:25 GMT)

U.S. Treasuries Rise on Outlook for Federal Reserve Rate Cut
Aug. 24 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Treasuries rose, with 10-year notes headed for a second weekly advance, on speculation the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as a housing slump threatens to slow economic growth. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:00:07 GMT)

The Topps Company Sends Letter Urging Stockholders To Vote 'For' $9.75 Per Share Cash Merger
The Topps Company, Inc. announced today that it is mailing the following letter to stockholders urging them to vote "for" the $9.75 per share cash merger with Tornante - Madison Dearborn Partners: (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:53:00 GMT)

Bills would clamp down on payday loan 'sharks'
State Rep. Josh Zepnick (D-Milwaukee), a member of the Assembly Committee on Financial Institutions, has introduced two consumer protection bills designed to help citizens who utilize relatively new and emerging financial services of payday and auto title loans. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:00:34 GMT)

Faith Community Rallies Against Payday Lenders
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Some in the faith community are calling on legislators to support a 36 percent annual interest rate cap on payday lenders. The campaign seeks to involve churches of every denomination. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:20:10 GMT)

Reducing payday loan risk - Starting Oct. 1, law gives Soldiers some interest rate protection
FORT MYER, Va. - Everyone's heard the familiar radio spots cajoling people to take out a payday loan, which is paid back when your paycheck arrives. It sounds easy enough. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:07:04 GMT)

Advance America appoints new leader
Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. said today its board of directors has appointed J. Patrick OʼShaughnessy as chief financial officer and executive vice president of the company. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 19:24:19 GMT)

Attempted identity theft caught on tape
ARAPAHOE COUNTY – A camera on an ATM was rolling when a woman tried using a stolen credit card to get a cash advance and now Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying her. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:13:14 GMT)

Advance America names new CFO
SPARTANBURG Payday lender Advance America Cash Advance Centers Inc. said Thursday its board appointed J. Patrick OShaughnessy as chief financial officer to replace John I. Hill, who is leaving the company after serving as CFO for the last five years. No reason was given for Hills departure. OShaughnessy, who was also named to the board, previously served as partner at San Francisco-based merchant ... (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 04:07:37 GMT)

Stocks surge following home sales data
Wall Street ended its calmest week in a month with a big advance Friday, rising on solid economic readings that countered the bleak sentiment that has blanketed the financial markets. The Dow Jones industrial average rose more than 140 points in a lightly traded session. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 04:11:41 GMT)

Despite pending accounts, Ouano still gets cash advances: barangay
MANDAUE City Councilor Joy Ouano is still drawing cash from her barangay funds despite the City Government’s move to freeze her honorarium and cash advances, because of unliquidated cash advances amounting to more than P3.8 million. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 17:40:33 GMT)

The past week in review
• Kemet to move Fountain Inn unit SIMPSONVILLE — Kemet Corp. said it would move its ceramic innovation unit from Fountain Inn to Simpsonville and sell the 251,000-square-foot facility where the operation had been housed. The electronic-parts manufacturer said the 145 employees will relocate to Kemet’s Simpsonville headquarters. Shares: -4 cents; $7. • Advance America appoints new CFO ... (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 04:07:16 GMT)

Big Gain Caps Off A Week of Relative Calm
NEW YORK, Aug. 24 -- Wall Street ended its calmest week in a month with a big advance Friday, rising on solid economic readings that countered the bleak sentiment that has blanketed the financial markets. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 06:46:51 GMT)

Quick cash industry unfolds in Sparks
As many people struggle to make ends meet amidst the demands of a changing economy, short-term loan centers are emerging across Sparks. Gene Collins is one of five lenders who have opened shop in Sparks over the past year, doubling the total number of payday loan stores in Sparks. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:39:09 GMT)

LDF govt takes steps to check decline in paddy cultivation
PADDY was the key to rural prosperity in the state in the past. The rapid expansion of cash crops, rise in tourism industry, labour migration to the Gulf countries and the consequent boom in construction activities took a heavy toll of the paddy cultivation. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:33:00 GMT)

Burns: Cash genie could be running short of magic
My bet is that it will be tougher and more expensive for regular people to borrow money. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:45:23 GMT)

European Stock-Index Futures Rise; Siemens, Philips May Advance
Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) -- European stock-index futures advanced, following gains in U.S. and Asian markets as concern eased that losses from subprime loans will slow growth in the world's biggest economy. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 06:25:45 GMT)

European Stock-Index Futures Rise; Siemens, Philips May Advance
Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) -- European stock-index futures increased, following gains in U.S. and Asian markets as concern eased that losses from subprime loans will slow growth in the world's biggest economy. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 06:55:34 GMT)

Crown Financial Services, Inc. Announces a new Merchant Cash Advance Program that will Open the Door to the Financial ...
Crown Financial Services, Inc. has released a new merchant cash advance program that utilizes an old idea, merchant cash advances paid back based on future credit card sales, with a new twist. The new twist is the advance is based on the merchants total sales volume, not just their Visa/MasterCard sales volume like most programs. This allows the merchant access to a greater amount of cash. The ... (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:20:57 GMT)

Man Dressed In Drag Robs Cash Advance Store
A robber is being sought in connection with the holdup of a Hometown Cash Advance store in Des Moines. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:13:36 GMT)

Des Moines police seek robber dressed in drag
A man dressed as a woman robbed the Hometown Cash Advance at 4212 Douglas Ave. early Monday afternoon, police said. A robber police describe as 6 feet 2 inches tall, 170 pounds and in his 30s, entered the store at about 12:36 p.m., pulled out a knife from a black purse and demanded money. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:52:06 GMT)

Payday Loans, Nonprofit Style, Emerge to Mixed Response
Nonprofit groups are stepping into an industry that has been widely criticized as predatory but that has reached as many as one in 20 Americans. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:58:43 GMT)

Des Moines police seek robber dressed in drag
A man dressed as a woman robbed the Hometown Cash Advance at 4212 Douglas Ave. early Monday afternoon, police said. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:05:32 GMT)

Business digest
DELTA TWP. - Payday advance company Cash Plus will open a 2,449-square-foot location at the West Saginaw Plaza, at the northwest corner of Saginaw Highway and Waverly Road, according to CB Richard Ellis/Martin, which handled the lease for the landlord. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:21:26 GMT)

Metro Record
A man dressed as a woman robbed the Hometown Cash Advance at 4212 Douglas Ave. Monday afternoon, police said. A person police described as 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds and in his 30s entered the store about 12:36 p.m., pulled out a knife from a black purse and demanded money. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:09:22 GMT)

Big payday for top shareholders
Four major shareholders of Stelco Inc. are poised to reap 600-per-cent gains on their investments following the announcement Sunday that United States Steel Corp. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:12:41 GMT)

Cash Advance Robbery
Police are looking for the man who robbed a Cash Advance store mid-morning. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:20:22 GMT)

Nonprofit Loan Programs Criticized
As nonprofit organizations and credit unions offer people saddled with crushing “payday” debt comparatively manageable ways to pay it off, some question whether the loans are just another layer of predatory lending practices, The New York Times reports. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:47:25 GMT)

Man robs cash store by knifepoint
A man robbed the American Cash Advance store on Alpine Avenue around 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, grabbing an unknown amount of money before leaving. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:21:33 GMT)

Police want help in identifying robbery suspect
Morristown police are hopeful that this photograph of a masked bandit who robbed American Cash Advance on West Andrew Johnson Highway at knifepoint Monday afternoon will result in leads. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:50:34 GMT)

Quality Buffs Up Advance Capital Fund
When the stock market stumbles on bad times, it makes Don Peters happy. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:00:00 GMT)

Shock advance, but don't cash against Liberty
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Swin Cash's layup with 8.5 seconds remaining in overtime lifted the Detroit Shock to a 71-70 victory over the New York Liberty in the decisive Game 3 of their first round Eastern Conference series on Tuesday night as 7-poi... (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 02:16:24 GMT)

Shock sinks Liberty in OT finish
AUBURN HILLS, MICH. - Swin Cash's layup with 8.5 seconds remaining in overtime lifted the Detroit Shock to a 71-70 victory over the New York Liberty in the decisive Game 3 of their first round Eastern Conference series on Tuesday night. Deanna Nolan scored 22 points and Cheryl Ford added 17 points and 10 rebounds to help defending champion Detroit advance to the East finals against Indiana. Game ... (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:36:26 GMT)

Shock advance to East Finals
The Detroit Shock advanced to the WNBA Eastern Conference finals with a 71-70 overtime win over the visiting New York Liberty tonight. Swin Cash's layup with 8.5 seconds remaining in the extra period lifted the Shock to victory in Game 3 of the first-round series. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:03:31 GMT)

Cash advance: Late layup sends Shock to WNBA semifinals
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Swin Cash's layup with 8.5 seconds remaining in overtime lifted the Detroit Shock to a 71-70 victory over the New York Liberty in the decisive Game 3 of their first round Eastern Conference series on Tuesday night. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:06:43 GMT)

Cash's layup helps Shock beat Liberty 71-70 to reach East finals
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Swin Cash's layup with 8.5 seconds remaining in overtime lifted the Detroit Shock to a 71-70 victory over the New York Liberty in the decisive Game 3 of their first round Eastern Conference series on Tuesday night. ... - Associated Press (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:14:28 GMT)

Man, 81, an alleged loan shark
Lincoln J. Harvey was a regular at the Royal Casino in Everett. He had a lounge table where he routinely sat when he wasn't gambling. He told people is name was Tony Provenzano, a name long connected with organized crime. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:19:06 GMT)

Cash Advance robbed
ALPINE TOWNSHIP -- Police were looking for a man who they say robbed the American Cash Advance store at 3730 Alpine Ave. NW shortly after 10 a.m. Tuesday. The man entered the business with a knife and demanded money from an employee. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:10:48 GMT)

Couple Sues S.C. Payday Lenders
A South Carolina couple has filed a lawsuit claiming payday lenders attract borrowers to "unconscionable loans" and trap them in an endless cycle of trying to repay the loans. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:57:17 GMT)

Special screening of Johnny Cash video will highlight Rector's Labor Day celebration
Rector's annual homecoming event, the Labor Day Picnic, has been chosen as the site for a special advance screening of The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash, produced by Gaither Television Productions. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:34:59 GMT)

Lawsuit filed against South Carolina payday lenders
A South Carolina couple has filed a lawsuit claiming payday lenders attract borrowers to "unconscionable loans" and trap them in an endless cycle of trying to repay the loans. State Sen. John Hawkins filed the lawsuit Tuesday on behalf of Mark and Rebecca Morgan of Horry County. Hawkins said he would seek to make the lawsuit a class-action. "We allege in this case that they payday lenders have ... (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:40:09 GMT)

AppStream Helps Advance America Deliver on Service Commitment
AppStream, Inc., a leader in on-demand application deployment and management, today announced that Advance America will implement AppStream's award-winning software distribution system in 2,900 locations, providing self-service access to their mission critical line of business applications. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:05:00 GMT)

Myrtle Beach borrower sues payday lenders
A Myrtle Beach borrower who testified against payday lenders before an S.C. Senate panel last spring sued the industry Tuesday claiming the loans were made without regard to his ability to repay them. The suit filed in Horry County by John and Rebecca Morgan has ties that extend through the General Assembly and to some of the state’s most powerful businessmen in Spartanburg. Two of the Morgans’ ... (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 04:09:30 GMT)

Payday lenders face suit
Companies violate laws, plaintiffs say -- With the help of two state lawmakers, a South Carolina couple is suing five payday lenders, including the industry leader, saying the companies knowingly make loans to borrowers who can't afford to repay them. ... (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 04:47:00 GMT)

Class-action suit targets payday loan industry
A sweeping class-action lawsuit filed this week in state court seeks to take on South Carolinaʼs payday loan industry, alleging that lenders have engaged in "unconscionable" lending practices, should be forced to research borrowersʼ ability to pay back loans and should be required to pay damages. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:09:10 GMT)

Horry couple sues payday lender
An Horry County couple has filed a lawsuit claiming payday lenders attract borrowers to "unconscionable loans" and trap them in an endless cycle of trying to repay the loans. State Sen. John Hawkins filed the lawsuit Tuesday on behalf of Mark and Rebecca Morgan of Horry County. Hawkins said he would seek to make the lawsuit a class-action. "We allege in this case that ... payday lenders have ... (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:44:58 GMT)

Payday Lending Suit
A couple from Horry County is taking the payday loan industry to court. They've filed a class action suit saying payday lenders have trapped them in an endless cycle of loans they can never pay back. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:33:20 GMT)

Cash of the titans: Criticism of pay for fund execs grows
To say the pay gap between Wall Street's top titans and average Americans is widening would be an understatement. Last year, the top 20 hedge-fund and private-equity-fund managers earned more in 10 minutes than U.S. workers made the entire year, according to a report released Wednesday by two research groups. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:19:13 GMT)

Man, 81, an alleged loan shark
Lincoln J. Harvey was a regular at the Royal Casino in Everett. He had a lounge table where he routinely sat when he wasn't gambling. He told people his name was Tony Provenzano, a name long connected with organized crime. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:58:50 GMT)

Man, 81, an alleged loan shark
Lincoln J. Harvey was a regular at the Royal Casino in Everett. He had a lounge table where he routinely sat when he wasn't gambling. He told people his name was Tony Provenzano, a name long connected with organized crime. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:35:47 GMT)

Student robs college but gets campus post
STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE -- Only in La-La Land. A college student from Staten Island was arrested for allegedly stealing $17,000 in cash and property from a dormitory at the Los Angeles-area university he attends. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:58:56 GMT)

William H. Harris Resigns from Board of Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc.
LAS VEGAS----Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc. announced that William H. Harris has resigned from the Company's Board of Directors, effective today, to pursue other interests. Mr. Harris noted that no disagreements existed between him and the Company or its management. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT)

Canadian Stocks May Advance on U.S. Mortgage Relief Measures
Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian stocks may join global equities in rising, on speculation that U.S. President George W. Bush will take steps to contain the U.S. home loan crisis. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:51:48 GMT)

Investigators seek tips in York payday-store robbery
York-Poquoson Sheriff's investigators are asking for the public's help in locating a man who robbed an employee of a local business Aug. 24. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:14:36 GMT)

Canadian Stocks Rise on Bush Plans; EnCana, Barrick Advance
Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian stocks rose, led by commodity producers, after President George W. Bush said the U.S. would stem losses in credit markets that had helped send Canada's stock benchmark to a third-straight monthly decline. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:06:44 GMT)

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