Consumer lender Aiful ordered to halt operations at all outlets

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on April 14 shows the head office building of Aiful Corp. in Kyoto. The Financial Services Agency ordered the major consumer finance firm to suspend part of its operations at all of its nearly 1,700 outlets nationwide for up to 25 days in May, saying it has carried out illegal lending practices. (Kyodo)

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