The naira loses against the dollar on the official market
The naira fell slightly against the US dollar in the official market on Monday due to the drop in the supply of currencies.
According to data released by the FMDQ Stock Exchange where forex is officially…
Cryptocurrency is heading for a greener future
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The rupee resumes its downward spiral
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The rupee began its descent…
Chinese assets
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What did Nixon do 50 years ago that still haunts us today? This is not the Watergate –…
On August 15, 1971, President Richard Nixon decreed that the US dollar would no longer be redeemable for gold owed, even to foreign governments. This bad decision was a desperate attempt to avoid the consequences of previous bad…
OP-ED: Countertrade: an alternative option to explore export markets
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What Iran’s Joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Means | Middle East News
Tehran, Iran - Iran's bid to become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was approved on Friday after nearly 15 years by the bloc's seven permanent members.
Once the technical and legal process is completed - which…
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In the Brundtland Report, the United Nations defined sustainable development as development that meets current demands without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It is based on the assumption…
Interswitch recruits more Quickteller Paypoint agents
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The popular website that tracks the exchange rate of the Naira against major foreign currencies, AbokiFX, has announced it will suspend its pending updates when it gets "better clarity" of the currency…
Solana’s Network Crashed This Week, But Developers Say Altcoin DeFi Still On Track To Succeed…
In this photo illustration of a Solana logo displayed on a smartphone with a binary code on a laptop screen
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EV Jagat launched to inaugurate electric vehicle ecosystem in India, Auto News, ET Auto
EV Jagat intends to reach the interior of India and help establish the importance of electric vehicles there. Mumbai: Powered by government consulting firms and pillars of the EV field, EV Jagat is launched to the public. EV Jagat is a…
Russia, China and EU push for de-dollarization: will India follow suit?
In the Brundtland Report, the United Nations defined sustainable development as development that meets current demands without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It is based on the assumption…
Today’s world demands sustainability – Modern diplomacy
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Naira trades N412.88 / $ 1 as CBN Roars at Illegal FX Traders
By Adedapo Adesanya
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Take A Quick Look At Crypto Week – Bitcoin Plunges But Starts To Rise
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South African Rand, stocks fall on strong dollar, commodity prices drop
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IFSCA in the process of creating an International Arbitration Center at GIFT IFSC
The International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA) is setting up an international arbitration center within the IFSC GIFT for a swift resolution of any dispute, its president Injeti Srinivas said on Friday.
The IFSCA…
If the post-1971 monetary system is bad, why isn’t gold higher?
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How Advisors Can Embed Cryptocurrencies Into Client Portfolios
A new day, a new article on cryptocurrency. Stories about volatility, service providers and regulatory challenges grab the headlines. This leads to increased investor interest in all…
Looming inflation and how to protect yourself from it
There are many ways to successfully hedge against inflation, one of which is to invest heavily in an asset class that has the potential to outperform the market during the time of inflation. Gold is a real world asset that is able to…
50 years since the closing of the “golden window” (part II) – Oped – Eurasia Review
The lasting impact of the Nixon shock
The economic and monetary consequences of Nixon's decision to end the convertibility of the US dollar into gold are as numerous as they are severe. It marked the start of five decades of monetary…
Critics Fear SEC Gensler Seeking ‘Unlimited Powers’ In Crypto Regulation
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler ruffled the cryptocurrency community when he refused to exclude the regulation of stablecoins as securities in a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on…
Online gambling everywhere
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The seductive promise of decentralized finance
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Paydek Expands Presence in Latin America and Africa via RippleNet
On-demand work has created new financial opportunities, benefiting both individuals and local economies.
In just two years, the industry is expected to grow into a $ 455 billion market, as freelancers and independent…
TETFUND and the call for local training of academics, By Zubaida Baba Ibrahim
At this point in our national life, there is a need for various higher education institutions in Nigeria to review and assess the cost of staff training and further look for cost effective ways to build…
It’s time to regulate the crypto market
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Some lessons to be drawn from the American economic experiment
The conversation about economic policy in the United States has changed dramatically in the space of just a few years. Neoliberalism, the Washington Consensus, market fundamentalism - call it what you want - have been…
“Cryptocurrencies are an El Dorado for those who know how to use them”, Alexander…
The popularity of cryptocurrencies is increasing all over the world. While a few years ago cryptocurrencies were used almost exclusively for speculative trading, today bitcoin and some altcoins are used as a means of…
Stern’s pinball machines get game console features
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Trading Places: Another Goldman Banker at the BoE, plus moves at Schroders, Baillie Gifford, IoD
The era of Andy Haldane as bank of englandThe chief economist of has officially ended, as Threadneedle Street has appointed its replacement. Huw Pill will fill Haldane's big shoes, reporting to Deputy Monetary Policy Governor Ben…
Afghan women demand their rights as Taliban demand approval
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Cellulant and Gainde 2000 join forces to improve Africa’s business environment
Cellulant has entered into a 5-year partnership with Senegal-based GAINDE 2000 to deliver end-to-end Pan-African technology infrastructure and payment solutions for trade, revenue and tax collection for governments and multinational…
Despite his shortcomings, Jerome Powell should be reappointed as Fed chairman
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Bitcoin fever hits Honduras with first cryptocurrency ATM
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Are cryptocurrencies interconvertible? Looked
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CBDC launches unlikely to condemn dollar dominance
Mid-August marked the 50th anniversary of the 'Weekend that Changed the World' when US President Richard Nixon suspended dollar-to-gold convertibility at a fixed price and rang the curtain on the Bretton International…
The strength of the US dollar holds, but will it remain so after the fall of Afghanistan?
Mark Sievers: Wealth MattersFifty years have passed since President Richard M. Nixon changed the US monetary system by suspending the conversion of US dollars to gold and allowing the rate to float.
The elimination of…
Initiative to boost exports and create entrepreneurial economies in Africa
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PIA: Financial Experts Increase Prospects for Foreign Exchange Market Stability
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How does cryptocurrency work – and why do we use it?
Cryptocurrency is a kind of digital currency designed to be secure and, in many cases, anonymous.
It is a currency associated with the Internet that uses cryptography, the process of converting readable information into almost…
Rand collapses as global markets scare
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On Friday morning, the rand fell nearly 3% to R15.39 / $ -…
ESG statements by investment firms could do more harm than good
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How cryptocurrency is trendy
âCryptocurrencies are extremely easy to implement in any business modelâ - Joe Downie, CMO of NiceHash.
At the start of the year, the value of bitcoin was above the £ 41,180 mark.
Now, as…
The five best stablecoins to watch in 2021
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The Central Bank of Ghana is a strong partner in digital currencies
Bank of Ghana has signed a pilot agreement with Giesecke & Debrient (G + D) Central Bank Digital Currency (Retail CBDC), Ghana, West Africa.G + D provides technology that meets Ghana's requirements and develops solutions. The…
Ringgit opens slightly lower against the US dollar | Silver
At 9 a.m., the local note stood at 4.2370 / 2400 against the greenback from yesterday's close at 4.2350 / 2390. - Photo by Hari Anggara
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar today as political…
Digital Business Transactions – What’s Next? | Sullivan and Worcester
On the latest trade and export finance webinar, Geoff Wynne, Head of Trade and Export Finance Group and Sullivan's London office, presented recent developments in digital options available in trade finance, including including…
Sprott Gold Talk Radio looks back at the end of Bretton Woods
August 15the, 1971, Richard Nixon ended the Bretton Woods agreements by suspending the convertibility of the US dollar into gold. As the world passes the 50e anniversary of this historic event, Sprott Gold Talk Radio host Ed Coyne…
Cryptocurrency: Stark Warning As Investors Said To Be Ready To “Lose All Their Money” |…
One of the biggest issues for those who study cryptocurrencies is the risk factor and the large amount of scams involving these hard to find currencies. David Woodward, Managing Director of Woodward Financials, told Express.co.uk in an…
Why is the cryptocurrency market so volatile?
As of December 2020, Bitcoin was trading around $ 20,000 (around Rs. 14.85 lakh). In January of this year, he crossed $ 40,000 (around Rs. 29.70 lakh). Continuing its bull run, it hit an all-time high of $ 65,000 (around…
Payday lender saves more time in insolvency to pay
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Buying Bitcoin is like stepping into a minefield, Bank of Russia director says
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Door lender Provident Financial sees losses widening amid indemnity frenzy
Subprime lender Financial foresight saw his statutory losses reach £ 44.2million in the first six months of this year.But, excluding its consumer credit division, the group's adjusted profit jumped to £…
ASI President views central bank digital currencies as a satanic ploy
According to the president of the ASI, the digital currencies of the central bank come from Satan. And Bitcoin is not an alternative to money but a speculative financial asset.
ASI is a company that started in…
Rupee ends 5-day winning streak, loses 11 paise against US dollar
Halting its five-session winning streak, the rupee fell 11 paise on Monday to close at 74.26 (tentative) against the US dollar, following the firm US dollar.
In the interbank forex market, the national currency opened at 74.21…
Using a crypto lending app to bring financial services to excluded groups in Africa – Bitcoin…
In much of Africa, many people still do not have access to basic financial services for many reasons. One of the reasons is that financial…
Urban Television Network Corp Stock Symbol Urbt to Launch Crypto Mining Operation
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Rise in stable coins echoes Bretton Woods
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Ousmène Jacques Mandeng is director of the consultancy boutique Economics Advisory Ltd and visiting…
Smart rupee: transformation at heart
The smart rupee is a non-disruptive way to bring virtual currencies into the Indian economy and make transformative changes in the banking system. The rupee-centric approach avoids the need for a new national cryptocurrency or the…
Primefin Reviews for Online Forex Exchange Guide – Overview
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Short position – Syariah boost for SMEs, promising prospect
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Naira loses in official black markets
The naira fell against the US dollar at official and unofficial rates on Friday, according to data released on both trading sessions.
According to abokiFX.com, the local currency closed at N 510.00 for $ 1…
Payday lender groups oppose lifting of CFPB rule suspension
Law360 (Aug 6, 2021, 5:25 p.m. EDT) - Two trade groups representing payday lenders implore a Texas federal judge to dismiss the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's petition to lift a 2018 suspension on its lending regulations on…
Nigerians Move Nearly $ 40 Million In P2P Bitcoin Trading In One Month
Bitcoin trading has always been widely adopted in countries with rapidly depreciating currencies. Nigeria, a country in West Africa, has always been at the forefront of BTC adoption in the region. The combination of a large population…
Foreign exchange reserves decline after three months of gains
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RBI’s model on India’s digital currency could be released by end of 2021
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday that it could release a central bank digital currency (CBDC) model as soon as the end of this year.
Speaking at the post-monetary policy press conference, Deputy Governor T Rabi…
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Rupee gains for 5th consecutive session to settle at 74.15 / USD
The rupee rose 2 peas to close at 74.15 (provisional) against the US dollar, marking its fifth straight session of gains on Friday, following the RBI's monetary policy announcement. In the interbank forex market, the rupee opened…
First victim of Bitcoin: fiat currencies or the planet’s environment? – Doha News
Bitcoin is under close scrutiny for its large environmental footprint.
As millennials point to cryptocurrency as the future of money while simultaneously campaigning for better environmental policies, some have questioned whether the two…
Examining the Impact of Exchange Rate Volatility in Nigeria
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Exchange rate stability is a major macroeconomic indicator used to measure the performance of an economy. The Nigerian forex market has undergone significant…
Taiwan’s foreign exchange reserves fell in July | Taiwan News
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) - In response to recent fluctuations in the world's major currencies against the US dollar, such as the euro and Japanese yen,…
Economic development and post-COVID recovery
Comprising many of Africa's poorest countries, the CFA franc zone faces particularly daunting economic development and growth challenges in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Encompassing 14 French-speaking West and…
Amazon is considering cryptocurrency – but it won’t be Bitcoin
Amazon denied a report last week that the e-commerce giant intended to start accepting Bitcoin payments by the end of this year, but recognized an interest in the cryptocurrency.
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Protecting Ohioans From Predatory Payday Lenders
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Too many Ohioans fall prey to payday lenders and car titles that trap them in a cycle of debt.
Businesses refuse to pay their employees enough to pay the bills, and the big banks won't give out small loans to help people with…
Rupee gains 6 paise to close at 74.28 against the US dollar
The rupee rose 6 paise to close at 74.28 (provisionally) against the US dollar on Tuesday amid a strong trend in domestic stocks and a weak US currency.
The rupee has moved within a narrow range ahead of the Reserve Bank of India…
Why the United States will not ban cryptocurrencies
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If you are day trading you will probably lose money: here’s why
Day trading has become a popular pastime over the past year, with investors around the world facing economic shutdowns and social distancing measures.
But while day trading may seem like a fun way to earn extra income or…
Ringgit bounces to finish higher against the US dollar | Silver
At 6 p.m., the local rating rose 170 basis points to close at 4.2190 / 2220 against the greenback from yesterday's close at 4.2360 / 2410. - Reuters photo
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 - The ringgit rebounded from yesterday's losses to…
CFPB May Fulfill $ 50 Million Order Against Online Lender, CEO
Law360 (July 30, 2021, 5:31 p.m. EDT) - A Kansas federal judge on Friday accepted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's offer to enforce an administrative order for more than $ 50 million in restitution and fines against a…
“You will have a perfect and fair measure”
Then begins a new series of columns marking the 50th anniversary of the collapse of the Bretton Woods gold standard established in the closing months of World War II. A related editorial appears nearby.
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The 50th anniversary of…
Martin Lewis’s MoneySavingExpert reveals how to claim thousands of dollars from payday lenders…
MARTIN Lewis' MoneySavingExpert revealed how to recover thousands of pounds from payday lenders after a reader was paid back £ 9,300.
Consumer Champion urges borrowers who have already taken out a loan, paid a bank account or…
Repeal of “real lender” banking rule hurts those most in need of credit
President Biden recently signed a congressional review bill resolution repeal the âreal lenderâ rule promulgated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). He explained how the action would…
Payday lenders target communities of color. But fintechs offering small loans and flexible wages…
Payday lenders are concentrated in minority neighborhoods.
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Payday lenders are targeting black and Latin communities, creating more stores in minority neighborhoods.
But for those who live paycheck to paycheck,…
Congress repeals Trump-era payday lender rules
NEW YORK - Congress on Thursday overturned a set of regulations enacted in the closing days of the Trump administration that effectively allowed payday lenders to avoid state laws capping interest rates.
The House voted 218-208…
Payday lender foils ASIC
The Federal Court dismissed an ASIC application alleging violations of consumer credit provisions by Cigno Pty Ltd and BHF Solutions, finding that the lending model they were applying did not violate the National Consumer Credit…
CFPB payday lender rule could have unexpected repercussions, sources say
Since President Joe Biden took office, CFPB's new leadership has not shied away from announcing aggressive plans to regulate consumer protection violations, ranging from restoring the fair loan unit…
Payday lender lines of credit and 47% installment loans create debt traps, critics say
Patricia Edwards, Toronto, wanted to help her two grown children when they couldn't pay the bills for the Toronto townhouse they share.
Although she had no assets and a poor credit record, she was employed at that time. She turned to a…
Payday lender Moola to credit or repay $ 2.8 million to current and former borrowers
High-cost short-term lender Moola will credit or reimburse current and former borrowers $ 2.8 million, after reaching an agreement with the Trade Commission on its unreasonable credit and default charges.
Photo: 123RF
Moola…
Kansas City Payday Lender Pleads Guilty to Bankruptcy Fraud | Missouri News
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The co-owner of a payday loan company in Kansas City pleaded guilty to one count of bankruptcy fraud related to his personal bankruptcy in 2015, in which prosecutors say that he hid over a million dollars in…
The business press mocks Beforepay and forgets that it is a payday lender
As tech-related stocks continue to bubble happily, it's not just ratings that have become out of touch with reality.
Much like the great tech bubble of 1999, the founders are using the veneer of technology to try to convince speculators…
Judge: Kansas City payday lender set to repay $132.5 million
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A judge has recommended that a Kansas City payday lender pay $132.5 million in restitution to borrowers it is accused of duping. The administrative law judge recently made the recommendation in the Consumer Financial…
Michigan Legislature Expected To Reject High-Cost Payday Lender Bill
Mich. Atti. General Dana Nessel, guest writerThe harms of payday loans have been well documented, and the Michigan Legislature is now poised to provide these lenders with another tool that could have a detrimental financial impact on our…
Hack of Payday Lender ‘Dave’: All 7.5 million users have been violated
Hackers hacked Dave.com a few weeks ago, disclose the personal information of all its users. And we're only finding out now.They called it a fintech unicorn. They said it was worth it a billion dollars. They look pretty dumb now, don't…
Former customers of payday lender PiggyBank could demand compensation
Up to 387,000 former clients of a collapsed payday lender could seek redress if they believe they have been sold an unaffordable loan.
Directors of DJS (UK) Limited - which operated as PiggyBank - say they were…
Credit Strategy – Top Credit News by Credit Strategy
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires that loan statements be provided under the CMA's payday loan order. After being contacted by the CMA for the breach, Shelby Finance pledged to write off £ 527,863 for…
Payday lender Shelby Finance cancels £ 500,000 debt of hundreds of customers
Lender PAYDAY Shelby Finance has apologized to clients and written off £ 500,000 in loans after failing to provide statements to borrowers.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which checks that companies behave…
CMA gets payday lender loan written off
The French Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that Shelby Finance failed to provide loan statement summaries to more than 15,000 customers between August 2018 and July 2019, despite being required to do so. under…
Payday Lender Sunny Goes Into Administration – What To Do If You Have A Loan Outstanding
Sunny Loans became the latest lender to bow to tighter affordability controls and an increase in compensation complaints from claims management companiesThe company has ceased its activities with immediate effect (Image: Getty)Payday!-->…
Payday Lender Drops Suit Challenging Paycheck Protection Program Loan Eligibility Burr &…
A payday lender recently filed a lawsuit against the Small Business Administration ("SBA") in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia regarding its Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loan application under the…
Missouri bill could stop city plans for payday lender fees
After years of debate, Springfield City Council voted on Monday to impose new regulations on payday lenders whose high interest rates can create a "debt trap" for desperate borrowers.Among the highlights was a plan to impose an annual…
‘Predatory’ Payday Lender Subject to Class Action Investigation
A compensation law firm is investigating a class action lawsuit against a short-term loan facilitator after it was revealed that payday lenders had driven vulnerable Australians to drown in debt.
Slater and Gordon investigate Cigno…
ASIC beats payday lender Cigno in ban case
"The very ones who were helping are the people who are now in a worse situation, and of course we now have even more of those people,” said Jan “John” Swanepoel.Mr Swanepoel said his loan work had ceased and disputed claims that the model…
MLGW payday lender deal hints at deeper problem in Memphis
In 2018, after listening to a report at the National Civil Rights Museum about how poverty still hampers black Memphians 50 years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., Kenneth Robinson, CEO of United Way of The Mid-South,…
Payday lender defends bill payment companies MLGW
The Memphis City Council wants to learn about Memphis, Light, Gas and Water's use of ACE Cash Express to collect millions of bills over the past three years. City Council is due to discuss MLGW's use of pay stations such as ACE at its MLGW…
North Carolina AG settles with out-of-state payday lender for $825,000 | Goodwin
On January 27, 2020, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein (North Carolina AG) reached an agreement with an out-of-state payday lender for $825,000. The Attorney General obtained a temporary consent restraining order against the…
4 sports cars seized from payday lender Scott Tucker
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Payday lender 247Moneybox goes bankrupt – your rights on how to get compensation – The…
Payday lender 247Moneybox has gone bankrupt, leaving thousands of customers in limbo over payments and compensation claims.
Customers who are still repaying their loans are asked to continue making their payments as usual.
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We Republicans should avoid KC-linked payday lenders snatching money from black people
OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other opinion content provide viewpoints on issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our newsroom reporters.…
UK’s biggest payday lender QuickQuid is collapsing into administration
The UK payday loan industry appeared to be virtually over yesterday after QuickQuid collapsed into administration following thousands of customer complaints.QuickQuid, which is owned by US parent company Enova, will be shut down after…
Britain’s biggest payday lender to close by end of 2019
Britain's biggest remaining payday lender said it would close by the end of December, blaming its demise on what it said was capricious regulation, just a year after rival Wonga axed also succumbed to a deluge of costly consumer…