Little credit at the bottom of the heap
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Many poor people dislike the stigma attached to credit unions, according to Paul Jones, senior lecturer in applied social studies at Liverpool John Moores University, England. He states that banks have not traditionally seen low-income communities as a source of potential customers.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Play it safe in the bond market
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Investors in the UK face difficult decisions as more companies offer bonds with attractive interest rates. Many financial advisers now believe that investors should hold 20% to 40% of their savings in bonds.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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King of the Street
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Television must educate and entertain, according to Granada Chmn Charles Allen. He indicates that content is Granada's highest priority.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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