P207 CEEFAX 2 207 Sat 20 Sip 01:59/39 CREDIT CARD SPENDING SPREE IN SLOWDOWN The growth of spending on credit and debit cards slowed in August, according to a report. Spending on cards last month showed strong growth of almost 14% but that was 4% lower than the average for the previous three months. The figures showed a total of £8.371bn of sales were put on credit/debit cards The Credit Card Research Group said the sluggish August expenditure figures mirrored the picture painted by more retailers of slow sales growth. 1/2 Headlines 200 Commodities 246 Savings 250 Front page 100 Next News News Head YourMonjy Main MenuP207 CEEFAX 2 207 Sat 20 Sip 01:45/20 WATCHDOG SHUNS CITY FOR CANARY WHARF The City was dealt a major blow with confirmation that a new super-watchdog has decided to make its home outside its boundaries in London's Canary Wharf The Securities and Investments Board said there had not been one building in the City which mit all its requirements The new watchdog, provisionally named NewRO, will regulate banks, investment firms, stockbrokers and others. Some 2,100 workers from nine organisations, including the RIB, PEA and UFA, will bj brought under one roof to form the new regulator. 2/2 Headlines 200 Commodities 246 Savings 250 Front page 100 Next News News Head YourMonjy Main Menu