Cash Advance News Oct 2008

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Cleveland City council votes to limit the city's number of payday loan stores
Cleveland City Council put a freeze on payday lenders Monday, voting to limit the number of cash-advance stores in the city. The measure, passed unanimously, allows for one payday lending or check-cashing store for every 20,000 residents and prohibits a... (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:58:33 GMT)

School asks board for cash advance to pay teachers
Charleston, SC (WCSC) - A Charleston County charter school says they won't have the money to pay their teachers on Friday. Officials from Greg Mathis Charter went before the Charleston County School District to ask for help because they say they simply fell short when it comes to enrollment numbers. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:04:45 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-10-14 10:12 HK shares advance 3.2 pct amid global rally
HONG KONG, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares rose 3.2 percent on Tuesday, building on the previous session's rally, as governments worldwide pledged to pour cash into the financial system, sending shares in Standard Chartered soaring by nearly a fifth. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:38:15 GMT)

U.K. Stocks Advance, Led by Banks; Mining, Energy Shares Rally
Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) -- The U.K.'s FTSE 100 Index staged its biggest two-day rally since at least 1984 as the U.S. prepares to invest about $125 billion in nine banks and higher commodity prices triggered a rally in energy and mining shares. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:36:57 GMT)

Copper, Oil Lead Commodity Climb as Equities Jump on Bank Plans
Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Copper headed for the biggest two- day gain since at least 1986 and crude oil rose, leading an advance in commodities as equities jumped after governments agreed to support banks and flood the financial system with cash. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:38:37 GMT)

Cleveland to limit payday loan shops
CLEVELAND -- While the state tries to cap the interest rates on short-term, "payday" loans, Cleveland is moving to limit the number of payday lenders. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:13:27 GMT)

Loan loopholes reviewed
AN AUDIT of Queensland payday lenders has resulted in almost one in three operators being investigated over exorbitant loans. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Cleveland to Limit Payday Loan Shops
While the state tries to cap the interest rates on short-term "payday" loans, the city of Cleveland is moving to limit the number of payday lenders. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:20:54 GMT)

U.K. Stocks Advance, Led by Banks; Mining, Energy Shares Rally
Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) -- The U.K.'s FTSE 100 Index staged its biggest two-day rally since at least 1984 after the U.S. injected $250 billion into banks and urged lenders to use the funds to spur economic growth. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:16:14 GMT)

Cleveland To Limit Payday Loan Shops
While the state tries to cap the interest rates on short-term, "payday" loans, Cleveland is moving to limit the number of payday lenders. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:23:11 GMT)

Cash Grain Outlook:Soybean Basis Flat-Firm On Slack Sales
Corn basis is mixed, and soybeans are mostly steady to firm, as producers remain very light sellers of cash grain and as farmers in the western belt dodge raindrops to try and advance the late corn harvest. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:26:04 GMT)

City To Limit Payday Loan Shops
While the state tries to cap the interest rates on short-term, "payday" loans, one city is moving to limit the number of payday lenders. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:42:05 GMT)

Russian Bonds Advance as Stock and Oil Gains Lure Investors
Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Russian government bonds soared as bank-rescue packages in Europe and the U.S. sent stocks and oil higher, reviving demand for emerging-market assets. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:00:14 GMT)

Pros and cons on Prop 200, pay day loan stores
News/Talk 92-3 KTAR is looking at the eight propositions on the statewide ballot in Arizona's Nov. 4 general election. Today: Prop. 200, which would regulate payday loan stores. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:38:37 GMT)

Stocks pull back moderately as investors decide to cash in some profits
NEW YORK - Wall Street ended a relatively calm session with a moderate loss as investors, while pleased with the government's plans to spend $250 billion to buy stock in private banks, decided to cash in some of their profits from the previous day's massive advance. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:48:51 GMT)

State Issue 5 ad straightforward: explains issue is about charging 391 percent interest on payday loans -- Eye on Ohio
THE AD: "Yes on 5", 30-second television commercial. PRODUCER: Is 391% Too High? Vote Yes on 5 Committee WHERE TO SEE IT: Television and above. RATING: 9 on a scale from 0 (misleading) to 10 (truthful) Numerical rank ings... (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:40:12 GMT)

Stocks pull back as profit-taking sets in
Wall Street ended a relatively calm session with a moderate loss Tuesday as investors, while happy with the government's plans to spend up to $250 billion to buy stock in private banks, decided to cash in profits from the previous day's massive advance as they refocused their attention on the economy. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:34:42 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-10-15 05:03 RPT- HK shares advance 3.2 pct amid global rally
HONG KONG, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares rose 3.2 percent on Tuesday, building on the previous session's rally, as governments worldwide pledged to pour cash into the financial system, sending shares in Standard Chartered soaring by nearly a fifth. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:23:05 GMT)

Stocks surge, then decline
NEW YORK -- Wall Street ended a relatively calm session yesterday with a moderate loss as investors, while pleased with the government's plans to spend $250 billion to buy stock in private banks, decided to cash in some of their profits from the previous day's massive advance. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:27:25 GMT)

Investors cashing in send Wall Street lower
Wall Street ended a relatively calm session with a moderate loss Tuesday as investors, while happy with the government's plans to spend up to $250 billion to buy stock in private banks, decided to cash in profits from the previous day's huge advance as they... (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:45:27 GMT)

Cash-in carries a moderate loss
Wall Street ended a relatively calm session with a moderate loss Tuesday as investors, while happy with the government's plans to spend $250 billion to buy stock in private banks, decided to cash in profits from the previous day's massive advance as they refocused their attention on the economy. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:54:13 GMT)

Investors cash in on record rise
"We certainly expect heightened volatility ... while we sort out just exactly what's going on." Wall Street ended a relatively calm session with a moderate loss Tuesday as investors, while happy with the government's plans to spend $250 billion to buy stock in private banks, decided to cash in profits from the previous day's massive advance as they refocused their attention on the economy. ... (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:17:59 GMT)

Stocks post mild loss as investors cash in
NEW YORK - Wall Street ended a relatively calm session with a moderate loss yesterday as investors, while happy with the government's plans to spend $250 billion to buy stock in private banks, decided to cash in profits from the previous day's massive advance as they refocused their attention on the economy. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:45:39 GMT)

Payday lending in voters' hands (video)
This spring, the state passed House Bill 545, which lowered the interest payday lending establishments are allowed to charge to 28 percent and set a loan maximum of $500. If Issue 5 were to fail, the 28 percent cap would no longer be applicable. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:36:58 GMT)

Wall Street pulls back as investors cash in
NEW YORK » Wall Street ended a relatively calm session with a moderate loss yesterday as investors, while pleased with the government's plans to spend $250 billion to buy stock in private banks, decided to cash in some of their profits from the previous day's massive advance. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:38:07 GMT)

Blankfein's $70 Million Payday Would Survive Paulson's Limits
Oct. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc. 's Lloyd Blankfein , whose $70.3 million paycheck made him Wall Street's most highly compensated chief executive officer last year, could still earn tens of millions annually under the bank-rescue plan run by his former boss, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson . (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:13:43 GMT)

India's Bonds Advance as Central Bank Plans Steps to Boost Cash
Oct. 15 (Bloomberg) -- India's bonds gained, ending two days of losses, after Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram said the central bank today will announce more measures to boost cash in the financial system. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:17:51 GMT)

Ad watch: Payday loan 'reform': Fox guarding henhouse
Payday lending reform, on paper, sounds like a good thing. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:26:57 GMT)

When the Casa Grande City Council considers a zoning change to set distances between payday loan operations, perhaps ...
The zoning regulations text change, on the agenda during this month's commission meeting, would limit new payday loan operations to being at least a quarter mile apart. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:55:26 GMT)

Prop 200 debates payday loans
Supporters of Proposition 200 say the measure means real reform for the payday loan industry in Arizona, but opponents claim the measure will trap borrowers in a never-ending cycle of debt. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:26:58 GMT)

Payday loan causing Yuma woman financial hardship
One elderly Yuma woman said she is in deep debt over the payday loan she took out, then couldn’t afford to pay back. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:27:24 GMT)

Stocks pull back amid profit-taking
Wall Street ended a relatively calm session with a moderate loss as investors, while pleased with the government's plans to spend $250 billion to buy stock in private banks, decided to cash in some of their profits from the previous day's historic advance. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:22:46 GMT)

Indian Bonds Advance After Central Bank Cuts Cash Reserve Ratio
Oct. 16 (Bloomberg) -- India's 10-year bonds headed for the biggest gain in a month, pushing yields to the lowest since March, after the central bank announced measures to boost funds in the nation's cash-strapped financial system. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:24:06 GMT)

Payday loans no help, credit counselors say
A Cleveland research group says that Ohioans who try to help people drowning in debt generally see payday loans as part of the problem. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:31:41 GMT)

S&P 500 Futures Advance After Index's Biggest Drop Since '87
Oct. 16 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock futures rose, indicating the Standard & Poor's 500 Index will advance after its biggest plunge since the 1987 crash, as oil's drop to a 13-month low lifted consumer companies and money-market rates in Europe fell. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:39:54 GMT)

Indian Bonds Advance After Central Bank Cuts Cash Reserve Ratio
Oct. 16 (Bloomberg) -- India's 10-year bonds gained the most in almost a week after the central bank announced measures to boost funds in the nation's cash-strapped financial system. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:05:37 GMT)

Cash flow is No. 1 concern of small business owners: survey
The top concern for small businesses across Canada is cash flow, according to a TD Canada Trust small business survey conducted in early September. The survey, which polled 1,000 small business owners across the country, found that cash flow was a top concern for more than a quarter of owners. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:46:39 GMT)

County commissioners side with payday lending reformers
All three Democratic Montgomery County Commissioners have endorsed Issue 5 and are encouraging Ohioans to vote yes for the payday lending reform. The County Commissioners Association Ohio is also asking citizens to vote yes on Issue 5. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:18:01 GMT)

Payday lenders see silver lining to financial crisis
One sector of the financial services industry that hasn’t been hurt by the credit crunch is Tooele’s payday lenders, who say tough economic times ahead mean bright business prospects. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:56:10 GMT)

Did you drop a wad of cash at airport?
Finding an envelope stuffed with cash didn't make Keith Waltersdorf praise the heavens. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:48:25 GMT)

Treasurys Advance After Housing Data
Treasurys Advance After Housing Data (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:09:53 GMT)

Tech Stocks Tumble, But Google, AMD Advance
Tech Stocks Tumble, But Google, AMD Advance (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:09:53 GMT)

Have you used a payday loan in Oklahoma?
Tell us your experience. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:01:32 GMT)

Pakistan seeks cash amid financial crunch
Pakistan's new leaders are scrabbling for foreign cash to ward off a possible economic meltdown just as they try to contain soaring Islamist violence. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:14:41 GMT)

India's Bonds Advance a Third Week on Oil Drop, Cash Measures
Oct. 17 (Bloomberg) -- India's government bonds completed a third weekly gain as crude oil more than halved from its July peak, spurring optimism inflation will cool. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:06:03 GMT)

Pakistan seeks cash amid financial crunch
Pakistan's new leaders are scrambling for foreign cash to ward off a possible economic meltdown at a time when they are trying to contain soaring violence by Islamic fundamentalists. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:46:34 GMT)

Pakistan seeks cash amid financial crunch
(By CHRIS BRUMMITT, Associated Press Writer) Pakistan's new leaders are scrambling for foreign cash to ward off a possible economic meltdown at a time when they are trying to contain soaring violence by Islamic fundamentalists. Battered by high inflation and a plunging currency, the nuclear-armed country hopes global powers and financial institutions will not want to see it further destabilized ... (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:52:53 GMT)

U.S. Stocks Advance as Buffett's Buying Offsets Housing Data
Oct. 17 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks gained and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index extended its best weekly advance in five years as Warren Buffett's advice to buy and Google Inc.'s earnings offset a report showing the housing slump worsened. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:06:49 GMT)

Two men are in custody for robberies in Springfield this week
One man is suspected of a holdup of a payday loan store and another man is suspected of a holdup of a discount store. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:50:24 GMT)

GM-Chrysler merger talks advance
CEOs of both companies have looked at a proposed deal, according to a source; Renault, Nissan consider Chrysler bid. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:46:10 GMT)

Payday lending issue relies on on 'moral high ground'
COLUMBUS — Anyone who watches TV can see that the opposition to Issue 5 is well-funded, airing scores of ads that urge voters to protect their financial choices and keep thousands of jobs in Ohio. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:16:24 GMT)

Government seeks cash amid financial crunch
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- Pakistan's new leaders are scrambling for foreign cash to ward off a possible economic meltdown at a time when they are trying to contain soaring violence by Islamic fundamentalists. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:06:40 GMT)

Issue 5: Does law mean end for payday lenders?
Issue 5 is about whether to keep Ohio's new interest rate cap on payday lending or to repeal the law. Industry officials say they can't do business in the state under the cap. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:38:20 GMT)

Stocks pull back as profit-taking sets in
NEW YORK — Wall Street ended a relatively calm session with a moderate loss Tuesday as investors, while happy with the government’s plans to spend up to $250 billion to buy stock in private banks, decided to cash in profits from the previous day’s massive advance as they refocused their attention on the economy. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:39:34 GMT)

Bulldogs advance to sub-state
The Gaston Bulldogs won three matches Saturday afternoon to win their 8-team regional tournament and advance to the Class 1A sub-state tournament next week. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:10:20 GMT)

Issue 5 targets payday lending
COLUMBUS — Anyone who watches TV can see that the opposition to Issue 5 is well-funded, airing scores of ads that urge voters to protect their financial choices and keep thousands of jobs in Ohio. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:25:09 GMT)

Payday Loan store robbed on East Wash
Two men used a semi-automatic handgun to rob the PLS Payday Loan Store at 2717 E. Washington Ave. at 1:28 p.m. Sunday, taking cash and an employee's cell phone. One robber was described as a black male about 16 years old of medium height and build, with braids and a black baseball cap. He displayed the gun. The other robber was described as a black male in his late 30s or early 40s, of medium ... (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:22:04 GMT)

When times get tough, the tough dress up
Staten Island Advance/Robin GeorgeOwner Ron Shatilla of Prince's Bay (at left) dons a mask of Sen. John McCain and employee Donny Brandefine of Huguenot is Sen. Barack Obama; at The Halloween Warehouse, Rossville. Halloween is always a highlight with... (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 02:22:09 GMT)

Hong Kong's Stocks Advance; Developers, Construction Bank Gain
Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong's stocks rose for the first time in four days, led by developers, after China's government said it will cut transaction fees for home sales to encourage people to buy apartments. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:40:47 GMT)

Notices to liquidate cash advances held
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines - Notices that were supposed to be sent to former and incumbent officials of Mandaue City who failed to liquidate cash advances have been put on hold until the city's accounting office could update its records, City Administrator Briccio Joseph Boholst said Sunday. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:34:06 GMT)

Hong Kong's Stocks Advance; China Overseas Land Surges
Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong's stocks rose for the first time in four days, led by developers, after China's government said it will cut transaction fees for home sales to encourage people to buy apartments. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:55:53 GMT)

Pay $50 to hear Hillary
If you want to hear Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., speak Saturday in Utah, you'll have to register in advance and cough up some cash. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:26:13 GMT)

Indian Bonds Advance After Central Bank Reduces Benchmark Rate
Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- India's government bonds rose, reversing earlier losses, after the central bank unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2004. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:59:50 GMT)

‘Cash with general back in PNP account’
MANILA, Philippines -- The millions of pesos worth of currency a police general carried to an international law enforcement conference in Russia has been wire-transferred back and is now in the bank account of the Philippine National Police, Interior Secretary General Ronaldo Puno said Monday. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:12:05 GMT)

Cash America International, Inc. Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
FORT WORTH, Texas----CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL, INC. , a provider of specialty financial services to individuals, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss Third Quarter 2008 results on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at 8:45 a.m. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT)

Four face murder charges in payday lending robbery, killing
YORK -- Four Charlotte men face murder charges in the Oct. 8 shooting death of a clerk at a Fort Mill payday lending store. The York County Sheriff's Office expects to charge Jamar Lavert Belk, 19; Joshua Matthew Squires, 20; Darryl Agustus Manning, 23; and Robert Charles Shealey, 20, with murder in the death of 47-year-old Joseph S. Fatigato of Pineville, N.C., said Capt. Jerry Hoffman. The ... (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:33:56 GMT)

U.S. Treasuries Decline as Global Stocks Advance, Libor Drops
Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Treasuries fell as stocks rose after South Korea and the Netherlands joined a global effort to shore up the financial system, damping demand for the safest assets. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:35:53 GMT)

SCRA to administer US Dept. of Energy H-Prize
CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA, a global leader in applied research and commercialization, has been selected as an administrator of the H-Prize, a US Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen Program initiative that competitively awards cash prizes to advance the research, development, demonstration and commercial applications of hydrogen energy technologies. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:12:24 GMT)

European Bonds Advance; Yield Near Lowest Level in 2 1/2 Years
Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- European government bonds rose, with the two-year note yield near the lowest level in more than 2 1/2 years, as traders increased bets the European Central Bank will cut interest rates by more than a quarter point to revive the slowing economy. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:27:35 GMT)

Pawnshop Chain Expands South Of Border As Economy Heads South
As the weather gets cooler, many Americans plan on heading south of the border. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:52:20 GMT)

Zillow.com Cuts Staff by 25 Percent
Zillow.com, a real estate website, on Friday cut 25 percent of its staff, or 40 employees, in advance of what the company's chief executive called a "major economic storm." (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:17:37 GMT)

Asian Stocks Advance, Led by Honda; Woodside Climbs on Oil
Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks climbed, led by producers of consumer goods and commodities, on optimism the U.S. and Japan will expand efforts to stimulate the economy. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:19:26 GMT)

Hong Kong's Stocks Gain; Shenhua Jumps, Citic Pacific Tumbles
Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong's stocks rose for a second day on optimism the U.S. will step up efforts to stimulate the world's biggest economy after Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke endorsed further cash injections to ease the impact of the credit crunch. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:23:06 GMT)

Armed robbers hit loan store
A check-cashing business was robbed at gunpoint Sunday, the suspects believed to be the same men who committed a similar robbery in September. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:30:10 GMT)

Asian Stocks Advance, Led by Energy Producers, Honda Motor
Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks climbed, led by producers of energy and consumer goods, after OPEC signaled it may cut oil output and optimism grew that the U.S. government will expand efforts to boost economic growth. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:45:57 GMT)

Need fast cash? Here are some options
You need some quick cash for a car repair, to fill the oil tank or to pay for an unexpected medical bill, but your bank account is tapped out. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:05:49 GMT)

Hoping to see Hillary Clinton? Get a spot early
If you want to hear Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speak Saturday in Utah, you'll have to register in advance and cough up some cash. The former presidential contender will appear Saturday at a 10:30 a. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:28:12 GMT)

Friends of Pakistan not to advance cash to Pak: US diplomat
Islamabad, Oct 21 : US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia Richard Boucher has said the core group of the recently formed 'Friends of Democratic Pakistan' is committed to help the country to overcome the financial crisis, but 'would not throw money on the table.' (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:32:08 GMT)

Asian Stocks Advance, Led by Commodity Producers, Honda Motor
Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks climbed, led by producers of raw materials and consumer goods, as optimism grew governments will expand efforts to boost economic growth. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:24:52 GMT)

Philippines police chief says sorry for Russia cash fiasco
A former top Philippines police official, arrested in Russia on suspicion of smuggling cash, Tuesday publicly apologised for bringing his country into disrepute. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:58:00 GMT)

Charges for cash advances rise
Banks concerned by the rising default rate on credit card debt are penalising customers who use their cards to obtain a cash advance. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:21:47 GMT)

Not-for-profit Payday Loan Alternative Set to Meet Consumers' Needs
APPLETON, Wis.----Prospera Credit Union, headquartered in Appleton, Wis., now offers its nationally recognized GoodMoney® not-for-profit payday loan alternative as a turnkey solution to credit unions nationwide. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:17:00 GMT)

Euro carrier says stash of cash legit
An embattled former police official refused to talk on his recent detention by Moscow authorities for carrying foreign currency beyond the allowable under Russian law. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:14:14 GMT)

‘Euro general’ apologizes on cash mess
MANILA -– A former top police official, who was arrested in Russia on suspicion of smuggling cash, publicly apologized to the Filipino people Tuesday for bringing the Philippines into disrepute. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:24:13 GMT)

"Pak will no longer get hard cash to tackle terror"
Islamabad, Oct 21 : US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Richard Boucher has said that the "Friends of Pakistan" will not offer hard cash to the strife-torn country to fight terror, because in the past it had been witnessed that the agreements (between Pakistan government and the militants) were not enforced properly and timely and "this helped the terrorists". (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:14:13 GMT)

5% of UA freshmen obtained payday loan
Results being used by opponents of Prop. 200. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:16:11 GMT)

Ex-police chief ‘sorry’ for Russia cash fiasco
MANILA: A former top Philippines police official, arrested in Russia on suspicion of smuggling cash, yesterday publicly apologised for bringing his country into disrepute. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:07:59 GMT)

Ex-cop fails to explain cash
MANILA, Philippines—Four hours after returning from Russia, where he had been found carrying cash in excess of the legal limit and barred from taking a flight home, former Philippine National Police comptroller Eliseo de la Paz faced the media but left the big questions unanswered. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:12:18 GMT)

Medium and long-term depositors: banks offering profits in advance
ISLAMABAD (October 22 2008): Some banks operating in Pakistan are aggressively seeking medium- and long-term deposits by offering profits, in advance, to customers. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:04:48 GMT)

Philippines police chief says sorry for Russia cash fiasco
Manila, October 21, 2008 (AFP) - A former top Philippines police official, arrested in Russia on suspicion of smuggling cash, Tuesday publicly apologised for bringing his country into disrepute. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:28:50 GMT)

City won’t pay to turn old YWCA into condos
The future of the old downtown YWCA is uncertain, again, after the Springfield City Council on Tuesday killed a proposal that would have helped transform the run-down building into condominiums. The council also revived a proposal it previously had voted down — limiting the number of payday loan stores in Springfield. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:53:38 GMT)

Woman 'borrowed' from boss
A US WOMAN was so convinced that a Nigerian internet scam was genuine she stole cash from her employer to send advance payments in order to get a promised $10 million. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:43:03 GMT)

Federal Cash Needed In GM-Chrysler Deal?
Talks toward General Motors possible acquisition of Chrysler may involve going to Congress for cash. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:09:26 GMT)

Puno to Senate: Give us proof on Moscow mess
MANILA, Philippines - Interior Secretary and National Police Commission (Napolcom) chief Ronaldo Puno on Wednesday challenged the Senate to prove that there were irregularities in the 105,000 euros "cash advance" brought by the eight-man Philippine National Police delegation to Russia. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:50:52 GMT)

US Cash Hogs Midday: Bids Steady-Lower; Most Plants Near Full
KANSAS CITY (Dow Jones)--Cash hog prices in the Midwest Wednesday are reported steady to as much as $1.50 lower amid thin buying interest. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:41:43 GMT)

IMF moves to bail out cash-strapped Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund moved on Wednesday to bail out cash-strapped Pakistan in the Fund's first bid to shore up an Asian economy, following global financial turmoil. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:29:09 GMT)

Casino, bonds, payday lending all on statewide ballot
Voters across Ohio will see five statewide issues on top of their Nov. 4 ballots. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:05:56 GMT)

Advance America Schedules Third Quarter Conference Call
Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. will release third quarter of 2008 financial results on Wednesday afternoon October 29, 2008 after the stock market closes. The company will discuss the results on a conference call Thursday, October 30 at 8:00 a.m. . (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:00:00 GMT)

Man with BB gun tries to rob Roanoke business
The Roanoke Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery that occurred on October 22, 2008. Officers responded at 12:57 p.m. to the Cash Advance in the 2300 block of Orange Avenue. The suspect entered the store, brandished a firearm, and demanded money. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:46:37 GMT)

Roanoke robber out-matched by black belt clerk
A would-be robber chose the wrong clerk to pick on Wednesday. By the time it was over, he was headed for the woods with some bruises and no money. It happened Wednesday at the cash advance on Orange Avenue, near the intersection with Gus nicks Boulevard. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:01:30 GMT)

Senate orders Dela Paz arrest
MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE) The Senate has ordered the arrest of former Philippine National Police comptroller Eliseo dela Paz after he failed to appear in this Thursday’s inquiry by the Senate into the multi-million peso cash advance that he brought to Russia. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:39:11 GMT)

PNP chief: I didn’t approve cash advance
MANILA, Philippines -- Philippine National Police Director Jesus Verzosa has denied authorizing the release of the P6.9 million cash advance that a former police comptroller had carried in Russia. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:39:21 GMT)

Cash America Reports Third Quarter Results and Declares Dividend
FORT WORTH, Texas----Cash America International, Inc. announced today that net income for the third quarter of 2008 was $18,925,000 after incurring a variety of one time and unusual items during the quarter which lowered reported net income. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:15:00 GMT)

Encouraging advance bookings for 'Roadside Romeo', 'Heroes' despite Diwali
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Two much-talked about animation films - 'Roadside Romeo' and 'Heroes' - both releasing Friday are garnering a cheerful response in terms of advance bookings despite releasing just three days before Diwali. But trade pundits say there are dim chances of the movies setting the cash registers ringing. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:59:00 GMT)

Cash America 3Q profit down, but beats Street view
Payday lender and pawn shop operator Cash America International Inc. on Thursday said its third-quarter profit fell 8 percent as expenses rose, but adjusted results topped Wall Street expectations. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:51:28 GMT)

Leopards given cash incentive
The Leopards will be driven by a big cash incentive and the knowledge that they have beaten the Falcons when they meet again. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:52:50 GMT)

Daddy Warbucks Bye, Bye, payday lenders - Don’t Come Back
It looks, finally, like the State of Arkansas, is getting rid of the predatory payday lenders.You know, all those storefront operations offering to loan you a couple of hundred against your next paycheck. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:54:59 GMT)

Cash America narrows 2008 outlook range
Payday lender and pawn shop operator Cash American International Inc. on Thursday narrowed its 2008 profit outlook, and offered a fourth-quarter guidance range mostly above Wall Street expectations. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:56:15 GMT)

The Nation: Release of P7-M police fund unauthorized
AN EMBATTLED retired police official was virtually abandoned yesterday by his former superiors in the alleged irregular multimillion-peso cash advance for a recent foreign trip. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:42:21 GMT)

Cash Store Financial to Hold 2008 Annual General Meeting and First Quarter results conference call and webcast on ...
The Cash Store Financial Services Inc. today announced that it will hold its management conference call and webcast with shareholders, analysts and institutional investors to discuss its first quarter results for the three month period ended September 30th, 2008 and fiscal 2008 results on Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:15:00 GMT)

Cash America profit slips but results beat forecast
Payday lender and pawn shop operator Cash America International Inc. reported third quarter profit fell 8 percent due to rising expenses and Hurricane Ike, but adjusted results topped Wall Street expectations. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:58:00 GMT)

Cash America’s income falls 8 percent
Pawn shop operator and short-term lender Cash America Inc. says its third-quarter profit is down 8 percent on a $2 million cost for election initiatives supported by the cash advance industry in Arizona and Ohio. A $1 million loss attributable to Hurricane Ike also is cited for reducing the company's profit in the most recent quarter. (CSH) (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:25:37 GMT)

Leopards given cash incentive to beat Valke
The Leopards will be driven by a big cash incentive and the knowledge that they have beaten the Valke a week ago when they challenge the Valke for their A Section Currie Cup status in Potchefstroom. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:35:03 GMT)

Cash America shares down as net income falls
Cash America shares fell nearly 13 percent in morning trading after the Fort Worth company reported an 8 percent drop in third-quarter profits and said its business may slow in the first half of next year. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:22:54 GMT)

Encouraging advance bookings for 'Roadside Romeo', 'Heroes' despite Diwali
Two much-talked about animation films - 'Roadside Romeo' and 'Heroes' - both releasing Friday are garnering a cheerful response in terms of advance bookings despite releasing just three days before Diwali. But trade pundits say there are dim chances of the movies setting the cash registers ringing. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:03:25 GMT)

Former 'Candlepins for Cash' host faces child porn charge
By Jonathan Saltzman, Globe Staff Robert Gamere, the sportscaster who hosted the local TV show "Candlepins for Cash'' through most of the 1970s, was arrested today on federal charges of transporting and possessing child pornography. Bob Gamere in 2007 Several... (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:13:38 GMT)

Encouraging advance bookings for 'Roadside Romeo', 'Heroes' despite Diwali
New Delhi, Oct 23 : Two much-talked about animation films - 'Roadside Romeo' and 'Heroes' - both releasing Friday are garnering a cheerful response in terms of advance bookings despite releasing just three days before Diwali. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:14:54 GMT)

Payday-lending issue makes ballot
Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner made it official today, certifying that a coalition of payday lenders has collected enough valid signatures to qualify their referendum for the November ballot. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:00:11 GMT)

Payday loan issue officially on ballot
A hotly contested issue deciding whether recent regulations on payday lenders should stand or be rolled back is officially on the November ballot. The Ohio Secretary of State's office announced Thursday that payday lending groups had gathered enough valid... (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:40:12 GMT)

Payday lending fight qualifies for Ohio ballot
Voters will get to decide whether to repeal a new Ohio law cracking down on how much interest can be charged on payday loans. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:43:36 GMT)

Proposed repeal of Ohio law putting restrictions on payday lending qualifies for ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Voters will get to decide whether to repeal a new Ohio law cracking down on how much interest can be charged on payday loans. Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner said Thursday that the industry submitted enough signatures for the issue to appear on the Nov. 4 ballot. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:44:57 GMT)

Payday lending fight qualifies for Ohio ballot
Voters will get to decide whether to repeal a new Ohio law cracking down on how much interest can be charged on payday loans. Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner said Thursday that the industry submitted enough signatures for the issue to appear on the Nov. 4 ballot. The state law would cut the interest rate that payday lenders can charge from an average 391 percent annual rate to 28 ... (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:47:00 GMT)

Payday lending fight qualifies for Ohio ballot
Thu, Oct 23, 2008 (6:57 p.m.) Voters will get to decide whether to repeal a new Ohio law cracking down on how much interest can be charged on payday loans. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:17:08 GMT)

Payday lenders' motives questioned on Prop 200
The payday loan industry has spent about $12 million dollars on its campaign to pass Proposition 200, according to state records. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:28:49 GMT)

P6.9 million ‘cash advance’ still intact
MANILA, Philippines -- Even if it has still be to transferred to the account of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the P6.9 million worth of euros that has thrust the police into the center of controversy is still “intact,” Director General Jesus Verzosa said Friday. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:09:11 GMT)

Payday lending fight qualifies for Ohio ballot
Fri, Oct 24, 2008 (12:03 a.m.) Voters will get to decide whether to repeal a new Ohio law cracking down on how much interest can be charged on payday loans. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:19:24 GMT)

Russian space corporation seeking cash
RBC, 24.10.2008, Moscow 10:33:37. If Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia fails to obtain the planned advance payments and loans within the next two to three weeks, it will not be able to build new Soyuz spacecraft, said the company's President Vitaly Lopota. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:30:36 GMT)

Payday lenders get enough signatures
Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner made it official yesterday, certifying that a coalition of payday lenders has collected enough valid signatures to qualify their referendum for the November ballot. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:00:41 GMT)

Payday lending fight qualifies for Ohio ballot
(AP:COLUMBUS, Ohio) Voters will get to decide whether to repeal a new Ohio law cracking down on how much interest can be charged on payday loans. Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner said Thursday that the industry submitted enough signatures for the issue to appear on the Nov. 4 ballot. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:39:18 GMT)

Payday Lending Fight Makes Ohio Ballot
The payday loan industry will have a chance to repeal Ohio's new law cracking down on how much interest it can charge customers. Ohio's elections chief said Thursday the industry submitted more than 279,000 valid signatures -- enough to place the repeal issue on the Nov. 4 ballot. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:20:45 GMT)

Johnny Cash festival a success; plans under way for next year
STARKVILLE — By most accounts, the second annual Johnny Cash Flower Pickin’ Festival last weekend was a rousing success. Roughly 4,500 people showed up on the streets of downtown Starkville — or 500 more than the 2007 event, festival organizer Robbie Ward said. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:12:48 GMT)

Panthers advance to elite eight
The Southside Panthers charged past Mortimer Jordan in straight games Thursday, defeating the Blue Devils 25-9, 25-17, 25-21 to advance to next week's championship round in Pelham. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:39:40 GMT)

Battle over payday loans in Ohio is on
Ohio's battle over payday lending is on. Opponents of a law that puts tough restrictions on the payday loan industry have raised $18 million in their campaign to repeal it. They say the law will kill 6,000 jobs statewide and rob economically strapped Ohioans of a viable financial choice. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:53:18 GMT)

Battle over payday loans in Ohio is on
(AP:COLUMBUS, Ohio) Ohio's battle over payday lending is on. Opponents of a law that puts tough restrictions on the payday loan industry have raised $18 million in their campaign to repeal it. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:09:57 GMT)

Battle Over Payday Loans In Ohio Is On
Opponents of a new Ohio law that puts tough restrictions on the payday loan industry have raised $18 million in their campaign to repeal it. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:11:30 GMT)

Both sides wage battle in payday loan issue
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s battle over payday lending is officially on. The issue has qualified for the ballot, and opponents of a law that puts tough restrictions on the payday loan industry have raised $15 million in their campaign to repeal it. They say the law will kill 6,000 jobs statewide and rob economically [...] (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:06:35 GMT)

No executive session for ‘euro generals’
The Senate committee on foreign relations on Saturday denied the request of Philippine National Police Director General Jesus Verzosa for an executive session once the committee resumes its hearing into the unexplained P6.9-million “cash advance” for a police delegation to the 77th Interpol General Assembly in Russia. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:09:30 GMT)

Battle over payday loans makes ballot
COLUMBUS - Ohio's battle over payday lending is on. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:28:49 GMT)

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