Archive for December, 2009

Banker of the Year Awards 2009

A Dow Jones poll in 2009 showed that the decisive factor for company bosses when choosing banks was relationship and commitment. The World Finance panel sought to recognise the financiers who have helped reshape the banking industry over the past 12 months. Each of the winners have helped to set high standards of progress, innovation [...]

Regional business executives see brighter 2010 economy, more jobs, mixed outlook on credit

The Greater Washington Board of Trade’s Business Outlook Survey Predicts New Hiring, Investments for New Year A new survey conducted for the Greater Washington Board of Trade shows that 59 percent of regional business executives expect the Greater Washington’s business and economic conditions will improve over the next six months while six percent expect it [...]

Most Americans believe US economy is still in recession and fear the worst is yet to come

53% say the economy is in trouble, while 45% expect it to get worse, according to new StrategyOne survey Despite some signs and predictions that the U.S. economy is rebounding, most Americans’ opinion of the economy has remained steady since the summer, with 53% saying they believe the economy is in trouble, and 45% feeling [...]

Finance pros don’t see U.S. Companies hiring until 2011

Access to Credit Emphasizes Strategies to Conserve Cash Significant hiring won’t begin at most U.S. companies until well into 2011, even though the U.S. economy will continue its modest recovery next year, according to professionals in the finance departments of U.S. companies. The 2010 Business Outlook Survey released by the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) [...]