In a decision that could set the tone for journalism in the digital age, a California appeals court ruled Friday that bloggers, like traditional reporters, have the right to keep their sources confidential.
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Senior executives at Fannie Mae manipulated accounting to collect millions in “maximum, undeserved bonuses” and deceive investors, a federal report charged Tuesday. The government-sponsored mortgage company was fined $400 million.
HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A. issues Neiman Marcus and the Bergdorf Goodman private label credit cards, each of which allows you to charge purchases from The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. (“Neiman Marcus Group”), which includes Bergdorf Goodman, Inc., and their various affiliated companies. These companies have been added to the merchants list at Household- HSBC Watch consumer advocates.
HSBC - North America’s retail services business today announced it has formed a strategic alliance with electronic payment network operator Debitman Card, Inc. to accelerate growth in Debitman’s debit card platform, known as “The Retailer’s Network.”
The U.K. Office of Fair Trading will announce early next week that banks have agreed to speed up payments made by consumers over the internet or by telephone and standing orders.

