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WRAPUP 1-Anglo Irish expects rescue bill of 25 bln euros

* Anglo sees 60-65 pct discount on next bad bank transfers

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UPDATE 1-Bank of Nova Scotia profit rises on strong loans

TORONTO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Bank of Nova Scotia , Canada's third-largest bank, said on Tuesday its third-quarter profit rose 13.9 percent as the bank sharply reduced its money set aside to cover bad loans.

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Product focus: Monthly interest accounts

A growing number of savers are choosing monthly interest accounts, mainly as a way to help supplement income.

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Annuity rates plummet to all time low

The likelihood of securing a comfortable retirement has taken a further blow, after research from Moneyfacts.co.uk revealed that annuity rates have hit an all time low.

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South Africa wage offer increased

South Africa's government increases its wage offer to more than a million striking public sector workers, but it is below the union's demand.

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UPDATE 1-Broker Numis to fight against investors' lawsuit

* Numis shares down 1 percent after falling nearly 10 pct

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China Mobile to hold Pudong Bank shares for 5 yrs

HONG KONG, Aug 31 (Reuters) - China Mobile , the country's largest mobile carrier, will hold its 20 percent stake in Shanghai Pudong Development Bank for five years, two years longer than previously announced.

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Global growth woes hit FTSE; banks, commods fall

LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Britain's top shares were lower by midday on Tuesday, as U.K.

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Pakistani stocks, o/n rates end up; rupee firms

KARACHI, Aug 31 (Reuters) - After hitting a two-and-a-half month low the previous day, Pakistani stocks ended more than 3 percent higher on Tuesday following hopes of a reintroduction of margin buying, dealers said.

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Ex-divs to take 0.64 points off FTSE 100 on Sept 1

LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The following FTSE 100 companies will go ex-dividend on Wednesday, after which investors will no longer qualify for the coming dividend payout.

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