MBNA Launches New Zero Transfer Fee* Credit Card

CHESTER, England, August 23, 2010 – MBNA has announced the launch of a new credit card deal offering no
handling fee – and an introductory rate of 1.9% for 12 months – on money and
balance transfers*.

* The no handling fee and low rate will apply to all balance transfers
and money transfers [...]

Barclaycard has Increased the Balance Transfer Period on Barclaycard Platinum

NORTHAMPTON, England, August 23, 2010 – Barclaycard has announced it is increasing the balance
transfer period on Barclaycard Platinum to 16 months at 0% for new customers
with a handling charge of 2.9%.

Barclaycard Platinum also offers 0% interest on purchases for
the first three months and a typical APR of 16.9%.
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Further Reforms Will Drive Investment in the Russian Electricity Industry, says Frost & Sullivan

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – The Russian electricity industry is one of the largest in the world,
providing numerous opportunities for equipment and services suppliers.
Following a long period of underinvestment, the Russian power generation
industry launched a wide-scale reform in 2003. By 2011, the industry should
emerge in a fully liberalised state, offering a number of opportunities [...]

House of Fraser Expands its Online International Delivery Availability

LONDON, August 23, 2010 – House of Fraser already offers its customers a variety of delivery
options; however in response to increasing demand in the international market
houseoffraser.co.uk now offers a new competitively priced overseas delivery
option for its online shoppers. Orders can be delivered to more than 20
countries across Europe, the USA, South Africa, Australia and [...]

Abbey International Reports Strong Take Up of Best Buy 3 and 5 Year Deposits

ST HELIER, Jersey, August 23, 2010 – Abbey International has reported strong levels of interest in its latest
round of medium term fixed rate accounts over both three and five year terms.

The five year account is a Best Buy according to Moneyfacts (source
www.moneyfacts.co.uk) and offers clients a return of 4.25% gross/ [...]

RBC Global Asset Management Launches RBC Emerging Markets Bond Fund

TORONTO, August 23, 2010 – RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) today announced the launch of RBC
Emerging Markets Bond Fund, the only pure emerging markets bond fund
available to individual investors in Canada.

"As part of our commitment to providing a comprehensive line-up of
investment solutions, I am excited to announce the launch [...]