Our view on education loans: Student lenders scramble to save their sweet deal Banks’ friends in Congress impede bid to save $87 billion over 10 years. For years leading up to the financial crisis, banks made good money by lending… See the original post here: Debate on education loans — Our view: Student lenders scramble to save their sweet deal (USA Today)

Our view on education loans: Student lenders scramble to save their sweet deal Banks’ friends in Congress impede bid to save $87 billion over 10 years. For years leading up to the financial crisis, banks made good money by lending… Original post: Debate on education loans — Our view: Student lenders scramble to save their sweet deal (USA Today)

March 4 (Bloomberg) — Standard Bank Group Ltd. , Africa’s largest bank, said full-year profit fell 20 percent as customers battled to repay loans amid South Africa’s economic slump. Excerpt from: Standard Bank Full-Year Profit Falls 20% on Bad Loans (Update1) (Bloomberg)

March 4 (Bloomberg) — Standard Bank Group Ltd. , Africa’s largest bank, said full-year profit fell 20 percent as customers battled to repay loans amid South Africa’s economic slump. Visit link: Standard Bank Full-Year Profit Falls 20% on Bad Loans (Update1) (Bloomberg)

March 4 (Bloomberg) — Standard Chartered Plc ’s Kenyan unit said full-year profit jumped 46 percent as earnings from loans in East Africa’s biggest economy increased. Continue reading here: Standard Chartered Kenya Full-Year Net Rises on Loans (Update1) (Bloomberg)

THE Galtres Entertainment Centre in Easingwold will be hosting a variety of events this month, from wildlife presentations to tributes to Forces’ sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn. Continued here: Something for everyone on stage at the Galtres Entertainment Centre in Easingwold (York Press)