MIDLAND, Mich. - (01/16/06) Dow Chemical Employees CU saidit paid members a total payout of $4.6 million for 2005, comprisedof interest rebates, saver and check card incentives. The $950million credit union, one of the few still paying interest rebates,returned more than $3 million in interest rebates of 15% for 2005,up from the 12.5% rebates paid for 2004. Members in good standingalso received a 10% member saver reward, whichtotaled $1.5 million for 2005. And Visa check card holders sharedan additional $86,000 based on their transactions amounts. DowChemical Employees had paid an interest rebate for 49 of the past50 years.
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The Federal Reserve authorized a bid by Morgan Stanley to incorporate its German investment bank under its U.S. bank subsidiary. Three Biden nominees on the Fed board dissented, citing concerns that the move could heighten risks for the U.S.-based investment banking giant.
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In three separate appearances Thursday, Fed Gov. Lisa Cook, Gov. Michael Barr and Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said they are worried that U.S. involvement in the war with Iran could drive up inflation, leading them to conclude that interest rates should remain steady in the near term.
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Federal Reserve Gov. Stephen Miran on Thursday detailed a plan to reduce the central bank's balance sheet, saying a smaller footprint would reinforce policy boundaries but could also bring more market volatility.
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The Canadian bank laid out its rationale Thursday for opening new branches in California. The objective is to increase density in the Golden State, and subsequently achieve greater market share and higher returns.
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The legislation would grant the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, among other agencies, more oversight of airline-branded credit cards and rewards schemes.
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PayPal, Stripe, Visa and Mastercard must be vigilant against offboarding clients for political or religious reasons, the Federal Trade Commission warned Thursday.
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