In Florida, construction cranes used to be as ubiquitous as orange groves, but the housing sector's swoon made the cranes an endangered species. Now, however, they're becoming easier to spot, suggesting that the Sunshine State's beleaguered housing market is gaining health.
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For developing countries, secured transaction reform holds the promise of cheaper and more widely available credit for small businesses. Although an infrastructure for small-business lending is common in developed economies, such a system would represent a major milestone for developing economies. A podcast accompanies this article.
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The third quarter edition of Financial Update's "ViewPoint" includes highlights from a recent banker outreach event, a look at the potential impact of Basel III, and updates on regional and southeastern banking conditions.
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Fascinating facts about current and historic U.S. money, including security features, how to spot a counterfeit, and more
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