Author Archive

Buy to Let Remortgaging – How to expand your Rental Empire

Your success as a first time landlord has given you a taste of the property market. If you’re thinking about expanding your rental empire, consider a buy to let remortgage to make the funds available.
You played the part of first time landlord very well. You heeded to all the right advice and tips, and managed [...]


China to Tolerate More Bad Loans, Relax Credit Rules

Jan. 12 — China will tolerate an increase in bad debt this year as it eases rules governing bank lending to revive the slowing economy, the nation’s banking regulator said.


Treasurys Fall, Losing Appeal To Corporate, Mortgage Debt

Treasurys Fall, Losing Appeal To Corporate, Mortgage Debt


A look back at the year in local music

As the last of the delayed hangovers subsides, the hour calls upon us to finally put ‘08 to bed. And so I present the Badass Hall of Fame, 2008 edition, my abridged reflections on the year in local music — and beyond.


Anheuser-Busch InBev To Hold Debt Meetings This Week-Source

LONDON — Anheuser-Busch InBev NV, the world’s largest beer maker by sales, is holding meetings with debt investors in London Tuesday, people familiar with the matter told Dow Jones Newswires Monday.


Many of us would have cut short the sales pitch, but some of us would have listened. After all, a free credit card is …

What were you doing at this time last year? It’s likely that you were fending off calls from an over-enthusiastic tele-marketer trying to ‘give’ you a free credit card or a low-cost loan. Many of us would have cut short the sales pitch, but some of us would have listened.


Stock Sales to Reduce Debt May Be Boon to Bankers

Jan. 12 — European companies needing to sell shares to cut debt may provide a lifeline to investment banks struggling to stay afloat after the worst year for initial public offerings since 2003.


From bad boy to master blaster

ONE-time bad boy David Warner says being suspended from cricket’s Centre of Excellence was the kick in the pants he needed to become Australia’s new batting sensation.


Argentina Considers Using Reserves for Debt Needs, Clarin Says

Jan. 12 — Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner ’s administration may use about $3 billion in central bank reserves if necessary to make 2009 dollar debt payments, newspaper Clarin said.


Debt Could Crush G.M.’s Best Efforts

The government’s rescue package for General Motors comes with some ugly conditions attached for debt holders, union members and the company itself, Breakingviews notes.