Archive for May, 2006
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.
A panel of three judges said in a 69-page decision that a group of bloggers did not have to divulge their sources […]
May 28th, 2006 | Posted in 2006 HSBC, On This Website | 1 Comment
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.
The blistering report by the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, the result of an extensive three-year investigation, was issued as Fannie Mae struggles to emerge […]
May 23rd, 2006 | Posted in 2006 HSBC, In the U.S., Scams | No Comments
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 […]
May 23rd, 2006 | Posted in 2006 HSBC, In the U.S., Predatory Lending | No Comments
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.”
About Debitman
Debitman created and operates the Retailer’s Network, the only national, interoperable electronic payment network for retailer-issued debit cards. Founded […]
May 22nd, 2006 | Posted in 2006 HSBC, In the U.S., Identity Theft | No Comments
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.
At present there is a gap of three days between a customer’s account being debited and the recipient being credited - despite modern technology that […]
May 21st, 2006 | Posted in 2006 HSBC, In the U.K., Scams | No Comments
We don’t know how we missed this article. When reading it remember that HSBC FInance Corporation is Household International with a new name since they are now owned by HSBC. Little was changed at this predatory lender when HSBC took over.
Call center employees in Buffalo allege that they were required to perform work […]
May 21st, 2006 | Posted in 2006 HSBC, Scams | No Comments
BOSTON — The Association for Work Process Improvement honored HSBC Bank USA as the winner of its Remittance Processing Council’s first annual excellence award. The award will be presented in Chicago next month. According to a news release, the bank was selected because of its innovative approach to lockbox integration of Check 21, image-exchange […]
May 19th, 2006 | Posted in 2006 HSBC, On This Website | No Comments
Household - HSBC Watch consumer advocates is proud to announce a new sponsor with the addition of FreeVoipDownloads.com - your source for voice over Internet telephones and other free downloads. Part of their revenue supports the advocacy program at Household - HSBC Watch.
You may have noticed some programming changes here as well. Programmers […]
May 16th, 2006 | Posted in Programming, Technical, 2006 HSBC, On This Website | No Comments
In what is becoming a regular happening at HSBC’s tax preparation partner H&R Block, more charges were presented and executives have been exposed. Here it is:
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer on Monday said he has evidence that H&R Block executives not only knew they were pushing customers to buy money-losing retirement […]
May 15th, 2006 | Posted in 2006 HSBC, Predatory Lending, Scams | 1 Comment
Decision One Mortgage
Subsidiary of HSBC
6060 J.A. Jones Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28287
Attn: JC Faulkner, President
The company is a wholesale lender specializing in non-conforming residential mortgage loans and debt consolidation loans. It operates through more than 20 branches in cities nationwide, as well as through relationships with loan brokers and correspondents. Decision One Mortgage is owned by big […]
May 15th, 2006 | Posted in 2006 HSBC, In the U.S., Predatory Lending, Who's Who in 06, Scams | 1 Comment