Monthly Archives: October 2005

First Inland Bank to Acquire 2 Banks

From AllAfrica.com Managing Director, of Inland Bank Nigeria Plc, Alhaji Zannah Lamba revealed yesterday that First Inland Bank, the new banking group which it is to form with First Atlantic Bank, is currently holding talks with about three other banks … Continue reading

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The Big Idea 2005 Event – HBD Venture Capital

The 3rd Annual Big Idea Event consists of talks, workshops, business simulation games and an exhibition to assist Entreprenuers in Starting and Developing their Business/es! Mark Shuttleworth’s HBD Venture Capital and the Innovation Fund invite you to attend this years’ … Continue reading

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FTS Signs Investment Banking Agreement

From MarketWire FTS Group, Inc. (OTC BB: FLIP), a publicly traded acquisition and development company, today announced that it has secured an investment banking agreement with New York based Westor Capital Group, Inc. Since 1999, Westor Capital Group (WCG) has … Continue reading

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Auto-insurance costs on the rise in Arizona

From Azcentral High gas prices might not be the only thing cramping motorists’ driving budgets: Auto-insurance costs in Arizona are on the rise and remain on the high side nationally. The average rate has gone up 16.6 percent in Arizona … Continue reading

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HCC Insurance to Buy GM Insurance Unit

From Forbes HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. on Wednesday said it will expand its specialty insurance products by acquiring a unit of General Motors Acceptance Corp. The Houston-based company – which sells specialized property and casualty insurance – did not release … Continue reading

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NYSE merger gaining steam

When the New York Stock Exchange unfurled its plan six months ago for a $6-billion merger with Chicago-based Archipelago Holdings Inc., David Corcoran was appalled. A seat holder for more than 25 years, he thought the terms of the NYSE’s … Continue reading

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