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Top Five Industries for Entry-Level Employment

added: 16-09-2008

Despite a sluggish economy, recent 2008 graduates looking for their first foray into the world of work will find many employers nationwide looking to fill entry-level positions. MonsterTRAK released the top five industries for entry-level workers based on a review of job openings posted on its site over the last year.

Transaction Banking on the Rise as Banks Consolidate Payments, Cash and Trade Into a Single Function

added: 16-09-2008

Consolidation of payments, cash and trade into a single transaction banking function is well underway as banks focus on growing their
transaction banking businesses, but the delivery of a joined-up service is not there yet, according to research published by Misys, the global application software and services company.

Many Consumers Unwilling to Pay Extra for Green Lifestyle Despite Growing Environmental Concerns

added: 16-09-2008

Compared to last year,fewer consumers are willing to pay more for green products despite growing consumer interest in the environment, green behaviors and green lifestyles,according to Yankelovich.

EIB to Boost SME Lending at Request of EU Finance Ministers

added: 16-09-2008

At the request of European Union finance ministers meeting in Nice (Sept. 12-13), the European Investment Bank will modernise and increase significantly its volume of lending to small and medium-sized enterprises in 2008 and 2009 to help mitigate the effects of the current credit crisis.

European Business and Technology Centre to be Opened in India

added: 16-09-2008

On 11 September, 2008, EUROCHAMBRES signed an agreement with the European Commission Delegation in New Delhi to establish the first "European Business and Technology Centre" (EBTC) in India.

EU Proposes Major Update to IT Trade Pact

added: 16-09-2008

The European Commission has presented at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) its proposal to update and expand the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), an existing trade deal between some of the world's biggest trade powers that lowers the cost of IT products.

Deloitte Consumer Spending Index Falls

added: 15-09-2008

The Deloitte Research Leading Index of Consumer Spending fell in August, due primarily to a continued soft housing market and a worsening labor market. The Index attempts to track consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending.

Euro Area Labour Costs Rose by 2.7% in the Second Quarter of 2008

added: 15-09-2008

Total hourly labour costs in the euro area (EA15) rose by 2.7% in nominal terms in the year up to the second quarter of 2008, compared with 3.5% for the previous quarter. In the EU27, the annual rise was 3.4% up to the second quarter of 2008, compared with 4.4% for the previous quarter.

Bank of America Buys Merrill Lynch Creating Unique Financial Services Firm

added: 15-09-2008

Bank of America Corporation announced it has agreed to acquire Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. in a $50 billion all-stock transaction that creates a company unrivalled in its breadth of financial services and global reach.

World Bank: Zoellick Calls for “Securing Development” To Help Poor Escape Conflict

added: 15-09-2008

World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick called for a new approach to fragile states focused on “securing development” to help one billion poor people escape from the cycle of failed government, persistent poverty, and civil war.

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