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A share trader is pictured behind a mock one dollar bill and a mock 500 Euro note symbolizing a consumer credit note, at the German stock exchange in Frankfurt, December 18, 2008. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Credit headwind

News headlines speak of recovery, but financing is still a big problem in Germany. The dearth of credit to tide firms over is frustrating policymakers, who are blaming reluctant banks and there is little agreement on how best to increase lending flows.  Full Article 

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Nationwide revives 125 percent mortgage Thursday, 9 Jul 2009 

LONDON (Reuters) - Nationwide has brought back the 125 percent home loan, seen as a symbol of the reckless lending that contributed to the banking crisis, but said eligibility for the deal would be strictly limited.  Full Article  

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Man Group sees net inflow from private investors 11:12am BST

LONDON (Reuters) - Man Group , the world's biggest listed hedge fund firm, reported a rise in sales to private investors and said it expects to return to overall net client inflows in its second half, boosting its shares.  Full Article

 

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