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UnionPay International Launches "YouJiHua" to Enhance cross-Border Consumer Experiences--Instant discounts can be enjoyed for the first time
CNW Group - Wed Jul 06, 3:27AM CDT
On July 6, UnionPay International and its first partners jointly launched "YouJiHua", the world's first open cross-border marketing platform developed by a bankcard scheme. Ge Huayong, Chairman of China UnionPay, Cai Jianbo, CEO of UnionPay International, and leaders of Bank of China, China Merchants Bank, CYTS, Ctrip, Spring Airlines, SaSa Hong Kong, Prince Jewellery & Watch, LUKFOOK JEWELLERY and ISA, attended the ceremony.
Ceremony of 'Quam IR Awards 2015' Successfully Held
JCN Newswire - Tue May 24, 10:15PM CDT
Inaugural Belt and Road Summit Held in Hong Kong
JCN Newswire - Wed May 18, 11:20AM CDT
HSBC: 30.51 (+0.49)
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Delivery of the Panamax Dry Bulk Vessel m/v Maera
GlobeNewswire - Wed May 11, 8:27AM CDT
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE
SX), (the "Company"
, a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, today announced that yesterday, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it took delivery of the m/v Maera (formerly "Manzoni" , a 2013 built Panamax dry bulk vessel of 75,403 dwt that the Company entered into an agreement to purchase in February 2016.
DSX: 2.60 (+0.15)
Bank of China Named Celent Model Bank for Implementation of its Global Unified Payments Platform
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 14, 2:36PM CDT
DH Corporation (TSX: DH) ("D+H" , a leading provider of technology solutions to financial institutions globally, is proud to announce that Bank of China has been named a Model Bank by global financial services research firm Celent in the category of Corporate Payments & Infrastructure Modernization. Bank of China was recognized for the implementation of its Global Unified Payments Platform, which uses D+H's global payment hub solution to process payments for the entire Bank of China Group, both domestically and internationally.
DH.TO: 32.22 (+0.15)
Global Housing Mortgage Market Growth of 3.95% CAGR by 2020 - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts Report 2016-2020 - Key Vendors: Bank of China, HSBC, Wells Fargo - Research and Markets
BusinessWire - Wed Apr 06, 10:45AM CDT
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Housing Mortgage Market in China 2016-2020" report to their offering.
Zhong An Real Estate Limited Announces its 2015 Annual Results; Consolidated Revenue of the Group Increased by Approx.86%
JCN Newswire - Wed Mar 23, 5:51AM CDT
HONG KONG, Mar 23, 2016 - (ACN Newswire) - The board of directors (the "Board" of Zhong An Real Estate Limited ("Zhong An" or the "Company"; stock code: 672.HK), a leading real estate developer in Yangtze River Delta Region, is pleased to announce the audited consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Group" for the year ended 31 December 2015 together with the comparative amounts for the previous year.
China Investment Policy Seminar Held Today in Hong Kong
JCN Newswire - Fri Mar 18, 7:28AM CDT
UGE Announces Clarification of Loan Agreement
Marketwired - Wed Mar 16, 6:56PM CDT
UGE International Ltd. (the "Company" or "UGE" (www.ugei.com) (TSX VENTURE: UG)(OTCQB: UGEIF), a global leader in distributed renewable energy solutions, wishes to clarify the terms of the loan agreement entered into with the Bank of China (the "Bank of China Loan" as announced on January 26, 2016.
UG.VN: 0.500 (+0.025)
Casablanca Finance City Announces the Inauguration of the Bank of China's Office in Casablanca
BusinessWire - Tue Mar 15, 8:40AM CDT
Bank of China has established a representative office in Casablanca Finance City as a regional hub to develop its African activities. Bank of China, one of the oldest Chinese financial institutions, today announced the establishment of an african representative office in Morocco, operating under the Casablanca Finance City status. Bank of China's office in Casablanca will carry out a threefold mission. On the one hand, it will accompany and support Chinese firms' growth strategy in French-speaking Africa. On the other hand, it will offer its expertise, network and thorough understanding of the Chinese market to Moroccan and African companies wishing to build up business relationships with China. Finally and from a strategic point of view, the new undertaking will participate in funding bilateral trades between Africa and China. Bank of China, ranked the 4th biggest bank globally in terms of capital, intends to develop the african markets and plans to become, by way of its Moroccan platform, an important financial player in the continent. M. Kang Xiaolong, Chief Representative of Bank of China in Morocco said I^ Morocco has a very important geographic and strategic position in African continent, it's very stable politically during long time, enjoys an attractive and competitive investment environment, Bank of China will take advantages of CFC privileges to reinforce our networks in Africa and render the efficient services to our customers I^. M. Said Ibrahimi, CEO of Casablanca Finance City Authority, stated that he is "very happy and proud to welcome in Casablanca Finance City (CFC) a global and world- renowned institution like Bank of China Ltd, which is also the first Asian financial institution to set up in CFC", adding that he is "convinced that Bank of China's presence in Casablanca will play a significant role in boosting Sino-African economic and trade relations, and will open up new opportunities for the development of Chinese companies in Africa".
HED's Dual-interface Bank IC Card Based on Hua Hong Semiconductor's eNVM Process Obtains an EMVCo Security Certification
JCN Newswire - Tue Mar 08, 11:37PM CST
Bank of China (Hong Kong) Selects smartTrade to Implement Next Generation e-FX Infrastructure
BusinessWire - Mon Jan 11, 10:00PM CST
smartTrade Technologies, a global leader in multi asset, end-to-end trading solutions for Tier1, Tier2, regional Banks, Brokers and Asset Managers, has been selected by Bank of China (Hong Kong), a leading regional bank in Hong Kong, to deliver a cutting edge low latency e-FX platform.
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Signing of a Term Loan Facility for Up to US$75,734,900 With the Export-Import Bank of China
GlobeNewswire - Fri Jan 08, 7:45AM CST
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE SX), (the "Company" , a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, today announced that yesterday it signed, through three separate wholly-owned subsidiaries, a term loan facility for up to US$75,734,900 with The Export-Import Bank of China. The purpose of this facility is to partially finance, after delivery, the acquisition cost of two new-building Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels of approximately 208,500 dwt each and one new-building Kamsarmax dry bulk vessel of approximately 82,000 dwt. The signing of the relevant shipbuilding contracts was announced by the Company on May 21, 2013 and January 8, 2014, respectively. Based on latest information received from the yards, the one new-building Newcastlemax dry bulk vessel is now expected to be delivered to the Company during the third quarter of 2016 and the second new-building Newcastlemax dry bulk vessel as well as the one new-building Kamsarmax dry bulk vessel are expected to be delivered during the fourth quarter of 2016.
DSX: 2.60 (+0.15)
China Cards and Payments Industry Report - Analysis, Technologies & Opportunities 2015-2019
M2 - Tue Dec 29, 10:03AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/294dfn/the_cards_and) has announced the addition of the "The Cards and Payments Industry in China: Emerging Trends and Opportunities to 2019" report to their offering. The 'The Cards and Payments Industry in China: Emerging Trends and Opportunities to 2019' report provides detailed analysis of market trends in China's cards and payments industry. It provides values and volumes for a number of key performance indicators in the industry, including check payments, credit transfers, payment cards and cash transactions during the review period (2010-2014). Key Topics Covered: - Current and forecast values for each market in China's cards and payments industry, including debit cards, credit and charge cards. It also includes detailed analysis of the prepaid cards market. - Detailed insights into payment instruments including check payments, credit transfers, checks, payment cards and cash transactions. It also, includes an overview of the country's key alternative payment instruments. - Analysis of various market drivers and regulations governing China's cards and payments industry. - Detailed analysis of strategies adopted by banks and other institutions to market debit, credit and charge cards. Benefits of this Report: - Make strategic business decisions, using top-level historic and forecast market data, related to China's cards and payments industry and each market within it. - Understand the key market trends and growth opportunities in China's cards and payments industry. - Assess the competitive dynamics in China's cards and payments industry. Companies Mentioned: - Agricultural Bank of China - China Construction Bank - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China - Bank of China - Bank of Communications - China UnionPay - Visa - MasterCard - American Express Report Structure: 1 Definitions and Methodology 2 Key Facts and Events 3 Executive Summary 4 Payment Instruments 5 Regulations in the Cards and Payments Industry 6 Analysis of Cards and Payments Industry Drivers 7 Market Segmentation and New Product Launches 8 Payment Cards 9 Debit Cards 10 Credit Cards 11 Charge Cards 12 Commercial Cards 13 Card Issuers 14 Prepaid Cards 15 Appendix For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/29..._cards_and
AXP: 61.49 (+1.68)
Following a Fourth Year of Lackluster Growth, a Modest Recovery Should Define the World Economy in 2016
BusinessWire - Thu Dec 10, 11:00AM CST
Since 2012, world growth has been range-bound, however, during that time, the growth in the advanced economies has accelerated gradually, while economic activity in emerging markets has decelerated dramatically. IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), the leading global source of critical information and insight, expects a slightly better overall performance for the world economy in 2016, with an expected growth rate of around 2.9 percent.
IHS: 113.97 (+0.32)
Gener8 Maritime, Inc. Announces Senior Secured Credit Facility to Fund Up To $259.6 Million of its Chinese VLCC Newbuilding Program
PR Newswire - Mon Dec 07, 5:00AM CST
Gener8 Maritime, Inc. (NYSE: GNRT) ("Gener8 Maritime" , a leading U.S.-based provider of international seaborne crude oil transportation services, today announced that it has entered into a senior secured credit facility for up to $259.6 million of debt financing for its Chinese VLCC newbuilding program to be drawn in connection with the deliveries of the first four of the company's six Chinese new buildings. Financing is being provided by Citibank, N.A. ("Citibank" , The Export-Import Bank of China ("CEXIM" , and the Bank of China ("BOC" .
GNRT: 5.40 (+0.15)
Former NYC mayor chairs group to establish trading, clearing of Chinese currency
M2 - Fri Dec 04, 7:09AM CST
A group of senior leaders in finance and US industry, chaired by former New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, said it has formed The Working Group on US RMB Trading and Clearing, which will seek to establish the trading and clearing of the Chinese currency renminbi (RMB) in the United States. Michael R. Bloomberg will serve as the Chair of the Working Group. Mary Schapiro will serve as Vice-Chair, and Thomas J. Donohue, Timothy Geithner and Henry Paulson will Co-Chair. As part of their bilateral summit at the White House on September 25, President Obama and President Xi agreed to further strengthen the financial cooperation between the two nations, including discussing mechanisms to facilitate renminbi trading and clearing in the United States. The formation of The Working Group on US RMB Trading and Clearing follows that agreement, with the objective of charting a framework and roadmap that will make it easier for US institutions to make or receive RMB payments, subject to review by US authorities, thereby lowering their transactional costs, increasing their efficiency and helping them build stronger trade and business partnerships, which in turn will create more jobs and lead to further US economic growth. Enabling RMB-denominated transactions to be cleared in the United States will improve the competitiveness of US companies, increase market transparency and accrue direct benefits to the US economy. The Working Group on US RMB Trading and Clearing will initially include The US Chamber of Commerce, Bank of America, BNY Mellon, Citi, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China, Bank of Communications, China Construction Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.
Jiayuan to Hold Annual General Meeting on December 18, 2015
PR Newswire - Wed Dec 02, 4:00AM CST
Jiayuan.com International Ltd. ("Jiayuan" or the "Company" (NASDAQ: DATE), operator of the largest online dating platform in China, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders ("AGM" at 10am on December 18, 2015, Beijing / Hong Kong Time at 22/F, Bank of China Tower, 1 Garden Road, Hong Kong.
DATE: 7.49 (+0.07)
UnionPay International Launches "YouJiHua" to Enhance cross-Border Consumer Experiences--Instant discounts can be enjoyed for the first time
CNW Group - Wed Jul 06, 3:27AM CDT
On July 6, UnionPay International and its first partners jointly launched "YouJiHua", the world's first open cross-border marketing platform developed by a bankcard scheme. Ge Huayong, Chairman of China UnionPay, Cai Jianbo, CEO of UnionPay International, and leaders of Bank of China, China Merchants Bank, CYTS, Ctrip, Spring Airlines, SaSa Hong Kong, Prince Jewellery & Watch, LUKFOOK JEWELLERY and ISA, attended the ceremony.
Ceremony of 'Quam IR Awards 2015' Successfully Held
JCN Newswire - Tue May 24, 10:15PM CDT
Inaugural Belt and Road Summit Held in Hong Kong
JCN Newswire - Wed May 18, 11:20AM CDT
HSBC: 30.51 (+0.49)
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Delivery of the Panamax Dry Bulk Vessel m/v Maera
GlobeNewswire - Wed May 11, 8:27AM CDT
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE
SX), (the "Company" , a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, today announced that yesterday, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it took delivery of the m/v Maera (formerly "Manzoni" , a 2013 built Panamax dry bulk vessel of 75,403 dwt that the Company entered into an agreement to purchase in February 2016. DSX: 2.60 (+0.15)
Bank of China Named Celent Model Bank for Implementation of its Global Unified Payments Platform
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 14, 2:36PM CDT
DH Corporation (TSX: DH) ("D+H"
, a leading provider of technology solutions to financial institutions globally, is proud to announce that Bank of China has been named a Model Bank by global financial services research firm Celent in the category of Corporate Payments & Infrastructure Modernization. Bank of China was recognized for the implementation of its Global Unified Payments Platform, which uses D+H's global payment hub solution to process payments for the entire Bank of China Group, both domestically and internationally. DH.TO: 32.22 (+0.15)
Global Housing Mortgage Market Growth of 3.95% CAGR by 2020 - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts Report 2016-2020 - Key Vendors: Bank of China, HSBC, Wells Fargo - Research and Markets
BusinessWire - Wed Apr 06, 10:45AM CDT
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Housing Mortgage Market in China 2016-2020" report to their offering.
Zhong An Real Estate Limited Announces its 2015 Annual Results; Consolidated Revenue of the Group Increased by Approx.86%
JCN Newswire - Wed Mar 23, 5:51AM CDT
HONG KONG, Mar 23, 2016 - (ACN Newswire) - The board of directors (the "Board"
of Zhong An Real Estate Limited ("Zhong An" or the "Company"; stock code: 672.HK), a leading real estate developer in Yangtze River Delta Region, is pleased to announce the audited consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Group" for the year ended 31 December 2015 together with the comparative amounts for the previous year. China Investment Policy Seminar Held Today in Hong Kong
JCN Newswire - Fri Mar 18, 7:28AM CDT
UGE Announces Clarification of Loan Agreement
Marketwired - Wed Mar 16, 6:56PM CDT
UGE International Ltd. (the "Company" or "UGE"
(www.ugei.com) (TSX VENTURE: UG)(OTCQB: UGEIF), a global leader in distributed renewable energy solutions, wishes to clarify the terms of the loan agreement entered into with the Bank of China (the "Bank of China Loan" as announced on January 26, 2016. UG.VN: 0.500 (+0.025)
Casablanca Finance City Announces the Inauguration of the Bank of China's Office in Casablanca
BusinessWire - Tue Mar 15, 8:40AM CDT
Bank of China has established a representative office in Casablanca Finance City as a regional hub to develop its African activities. Bank of China, one of the oldest Chinese financial institutions, today announced the establishment of an african representative office in Morocco, operating under the Casablanca Finance City status. Bank of China's office in Casablanca will carry out a threefold mission. On the one hand, it will accompany and support Chinese firms' growth strategy in French-speaking Africa. On the other hand, it will offer its expertise, network and thorough understanding of the Chinese market to Moroccan and African companies wishing to build up business relationships with China. Finally and from a strategic point of view, the new undertaking will participate in funding bilateral trades between Africa and China. Bank of China, ranked the 4th biggest bank globally in terms of capital, intends to develop the african markets and plans to become, by way of its Moroccan platform, an important financial player in the continent. M. Kang Xiaolong, Chief Representative of Bank of China in Morocco said I^ Morocco has a very important geographic and strategic position in African continent, it's very stable politically during long time, enjoys an attractive and competitive investment environment, Bank of China will take advantages of CFC privileges to reinforce our networks in Africa and render the efficient services to our customers I^. M. Said Ibrahimi, CEO of Casablanca Finance City Authority, stated that he is "very happy and proud to welcome in Casablanca Finance City (CFC) a global and world- renowned institution like Bank of China Ltd, which is also the first Asian financial institution to set up in CFC", adding that he is "convinced that Bank of China's presence in Casablanca will play a significant role in boosting Sino-African economic and trade relations, and will open up new opportunities for the development of Chinese companies in Africa".
HED's Dual-interface Bank IC Card Based on Hua Hong Semiconductor's eNVM Process Obtains an EMVCo Security Certification
JCN Newswire - Tue Mar 08, 11:37PM CST
Bank of China (Hong Kong) Selects smartTrade to Implement Next Generation e-FX Infrastructure
BusinessWire - Mon Jan 11, 10:00PM CST
smartTrade Technologies, a global leader in multi asset, end-to-end trading solutions for Tier1, Tier2, regional Banks, Brokers and Asset Managers, has been selected by Bank of China (Hong Kong), a leading regional bank in Hong Kong, to deliver a cutting edge low latency e-FX platform.
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Signing of a Term Loan Facility for Up to US$75,734,900 With the Export-Import Bank of China
GlobeNewswire - Fri Jan 08, 7:45AM CST
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE
SX), (the "Company" , a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, today announced that yesterday it signed, through three separate wholly-owned subsidiaries, a term loan facility for up to US$75,734,900 with The Export-Import Bank of China. The purpose of this facility is to partially finance, after delivery, the acquisition cost of two new-building Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels of approximately 208,500 dwt each and one new-building Kamsarmax dry bulk vessel of approximately 82,000 dwt. The signing of the relevant shipbuilding contracts was announced by the Company on May 21, 2013 and January 8, 2014, respectively. Based on latest information received from the yards, the one new-building Newcastlemax dry bulk vessel is now expected to be delivered to the Company during the third quarter of 2016 and the second new-building Newcastlemax dry bulk vessel as well as the one new-building Kamsarmax dry bulk vessel are expected to be delivered during the fourth quarter of 2016. DSX: 2.60 (+0.15)
China Cards and Payments Industry Report - Analysis, Technologies & Opportunities 2015-2019
M2 - Tue Dec 29, 10:03AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/294dfn/the_cards_and) has announced the addition of the "The Cards and Payments Industry in China: Emerging Trends and Opportunities to 2019" report to their offering. The 'The Cards and Payments Industry in China: Emerging Trends and Opportunities to 2019' report provides detailed analysis of market trends in China's cards and payments industry. It provides values and volumes for a number of key performance indicators in the industry, including check payments, credit transfers, payment cards and cash transactions during the review period (2010-2014). Key Topics Covered: - Current and forecast values for each market in China's cards and payments industry, including debit cards, credit and charge cards. It also includes detailed analysis of the prepaid cards market. - Detailed insights into payment instruments including check payments, credit transfers, checks, payment cards and cash transactions. It also, includes an overview of the country's key alternative payment instruments. - Analysis of various market drivers and regulations governing China's cards and payments industry. - Detailed analysis of strategies adopted by banks and other institutions to market debit, credit and charge cards. Benefits of this Report: - Make strategic business decisions, using top-level historic and forecast market data, related to China's cards and payments industry and each market within it. - Understand the key market trends and growth opportunities in China's cards and payments industry. - Assess the competitive dynamics in China's cards and payments industry. Companies Mentioned: - Agricultural Bank of China - China Construction Bank - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China - Bank of China - Bank of Communications - China UnionPay - Visa - MasterCard - American Express Report Structure: 1 Definitions and Methodology 2 Key Facts and Events 3 Executive Summary 4 Payment Instruments 5 Regulations in the Cards and Payments Industry 6 Analysis of Cards and Payments Industry Drivers 7 Market Segmentation and New Product Launches 8 Payment Cards 9 Debit Cards 10 Credit Cards 11 Charge Cards 12 Commercial Cards 13 Card Issuers 14 Prepaid Cards 15 Appendix For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/29..._cards_and
AXP: 61.49 (+1.68)
Following a Fourth Year of Lackluster Growth, a Modest Recovery Should Define the World Economy in 2016
BusinessWire - Thu Dec 10, 11:00AM CST
Since 2012, world growth has been range-bound, however, during that time, the growth in the advanced economies has accelerated gradually, while economic activity in emerging markets has decelerated dramatically. IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), the leading global source of critical information and insight, expects a slightly better overall performance for the world economy in 2016, with an expected growth rate of around 2.9 percent.
IHS: 113.97 (+0.32)
Gener8 Maritime, Inc. Announces Senior Secured Credit Facility to Fund Up To $259.6 Million of its Chinese VLCC Newbuilding Program
PR Newswire - Mon Dec 07, 5:00AM CST
Gener8 Maritime, Inc. (NYSE: GNRT) ("Gener8 Maritime"
, a leading U.S.-based provider of international seaborne crude oil transportation services, today announced that it has entered into a senior secured credit facility for up to $259.6 million of debt financing for its Chinese VLCC newbuilding program to be drawn in connection with the deliveries of the first four of the company's six Chinese new buildings. Financing is being provided by Citibank, N.A. ("Citibank" , The Export-Import Bank of China ("CEXIM" , and the Bank of China ("BOC" . GNRT: 5.40 (+0.15)
Former NYC mayor chairs group to establish trading, clearing of Chinese currency
M2 - Fri Dec 04, 7:09AM CST
A group of senior leaders in finance and US industry, chaired by former New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, said it has formed The Working Group on US RMB Trading and Clearing, which will seek to establish the trading and clearing of the Chinese currency renminbi (RMB) in the United States. Michael R. Bloomberg will serve as the Chair of the Working Group. Mary Schapiro will serve as Vice-Chair, and Thomas J. Donohue, Timothy Geithner and Henry Paulson will Co-Chair. As part of their bilateral summit at the White House on September 25, President Obama and President Xi agreed to further strengthen the financial cooperation between the two nations, including discussing mechanisms to facilitate renminbi trading and clearing in the United States. The formation of The Working Group on US RMB Trading and Clearing follows that agreement, with the objective of charting a framework and roadmap that will make it easier for US institutions to make or receive RMB payments, subject to review by US authorities, thereby lowering their transactional costs, increasing their efficiency and helping them build stronger trade and business partnerships, which in turn will create more jobs and lead to further US economic growth. Enabling RMB-denominated transactions to be cleared in the United States will improve the competitiveness of US companies, increase market transparency and accrue direct benefits to the US economy. The Working Group on US RMB Trading and Clearing will initially include The US Chamber of Commerce, Bank of America, BNY Mellon, Citi, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China, Bank of Communications, China Construction Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.
Jiayuan to Hold Annual General Meeting on December 18, 2015
PR Newswire - Wed Dec 02, 4:00AM CST
Jiayuan.com International Ltd. ("Jiayuan" or the "Company"
(NASDAQ: DATE), operator of the largest online dating platform in China, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders ("AGM" at 10am on December 18, 2015, Beijing / Hong Kong Time at 22/F, Bank of China Tower, 1 Garden Road, Hong Kong. DATE: 7.49 (+0.07)
