'Straight Out of a James Bond Film.' Richard Branson Says He Was the Target of a $5 Million Scam

'Straight Out of a James Bond Film.' Richard Branson Says He Was the Target of a $5 Million Scam

Richard Branson has faced not one, but two instances of million dollar scams, he recounted on his blog this week. Branson explained that six months
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Ethereum Founder: Central Banks Are a Long Way From Digital Currency

Vitalik Buterin, the 23-year-old creator of the world's second biggest digital currency, Ethereum, isn't worried about coming competition from the central
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How Apple and GE Plan to Keep Track of Jet Engines and Power Plants on iPhone and iPad

Apple and General Electric say they are working together to make it easier to write software that can track power plants and jet engines on Apple's
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Why Amazon Buying Whole Foods Might Not Shake Up the Grocery Industry Like You Might Expect

Most U.S. shoppers are fiercely loyal to local food stores, calling them better than online options, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll that raises
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Consumer lending company Qudian surges on opening trades

Qudian Founder & CEO Min Luo speaks to “Squawk Alley” following the online lender's first trade on the New York Stock Exchange.
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And the Next Fed Chairman Is …

The other finalists are current Fed board member Jerome Powell, National … The President was asked during a news conference if there were other
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Home Builder Confidence Hits Five-Month High

Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes took a four-point ascent to a level of 68 in October on the National Association of
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'We Talk About Women Being Raped, Not Men Raping Women.' Meet the Man Behind the Viral …

However, Katz tells Fortune that they are actually a transcription of a speech he made at Middlebury College five years ago. “I have been doing and
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Four People Charged In Mortgage Fraud Conspiracy

NEWARK, N.J. – A real estate investor, a builder, a mortgage loan officer, and a real estate settlement attorney were arrested today and charged with
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Nielsen Says It Can Measure Netflix Viewership Now, But Netflix Disagrees

Audience measurement company Nielsen said on Wednesday that it's finally able to track how many people are watching Netflix shows like Stranger
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Meet Ryan Liess

Ryan Liess is no stranger to the Butler County community, as he has been an asset to the INTRUST Bank commercial lending team for more than 15
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Refinance loans rise on lower interest rates in September

The percentage of refinance loans rose to 38% in September as interest rates dipped to their lowest level in 2017, according to Ellie Mae's Origination
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Most Republicans Think the US Has Done Enough for Gender Equality

Subscribe: The Broadsheet, Fortune's newsletter on powerful women. “[T]he country is sharply divided over how much work remains to be done [on
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Why Apple Watch Series 3 Is a 'Game Changer'

The new Apple Watch Series 3, the first from the company to support cellular connectivity, could be boosting smartwatch sales in a big way, one
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Allergan's Mohawk Patent Defense Strategy Is Eyewash, Court Rules

A U.S. court ruling on Monday invalidating Allergan's patents on its blockbuster $1.5 billion dry-eye medicine, Restasis, has cast doubt on the
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Warren Buffett Mortgage Firm Opens Commercial Lending Division

The new division will offer commercial financing in select states, with a lending range between $1 million to $5 million. The division's borrowers will be
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Here's How Much Amazon Prime Customers Spend Per Year

Amazon Prime subscribers numbers are growing—and financially, that's a good thing for the e-commerce giant. The tech giant now counts 90 million
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Why At Least One AI Expert Isn't Worried About AI taking Over

This article first appeared in Data Sheet, Fortune's daily newsletter on the top tech news. Sign up here. The machines are coming after us. Elon Musk
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Housing Starts Down in September

Single-family housing starts in September were at a rate of 829,000, which is 4.6 percent below the revised August figure of 869,000, according to new
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Overseas lenders held $72B worth of US commercial loans in Q2

Foreign banks held $71.6 billion worth of commercial real estate loans backed by U.S. properties during the second quarter of the year, a sign many
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Mortgage rates today, October 18, plus lock recommendations

Mortgage rates today, October 18, plus lock recommendations

Mortgage rates today are nearly unchanged from yesterday morning's. There are no important economic releases yet, but later today, the Fed will
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If government gets out of the banking business, bankers will do their jobs

The government still guarantees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which leaves the risk in place for another housing bubble. ▫ Regulations give banks a
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Tracker mortgage scandal is the 'largest scam ever perpetrated' by banks, campaigner claims

The tracker scandal was described as “outrageous” and the “largest scam ever perpetrated” by the banks on their customers, a leading mortgage
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Capstead Mortgage Corp.: Comparing The Performance Of Its Preferred And Common Equities

This article is an update that examines Capstead Mortgage (CMO) as part of a general study I conducted that compared and contrasted the
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Mortech Announces Mortgage Rate Integration with Total Expert

BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Mortech®, a Zillow Group business providing mortgage technology solutions for mortgage bankers and secondary market
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Third-quarter profits rise for mortgage insurer MGIC

Third-quarter profits more than doubled for MGIC Investment Corp. as mortgage delinquencies continued to decline and the quarterly results
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What to Look for in a Mortgage Servicer

Some mortgage servicers have a bad reputation for service: In a survey released earlier this year, unhappy mortgage customers said their servicers
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Top Republican tax writer hints at expanded charitable, mortgage deductions

“We are exploring the home mortgage deduction, and charitable, and looking at ways perhaps we could extend it across the economy, not just for
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HUD Secretary Carson Testifies at House Financial Services Committee Hearing, Discusses Use …

… upon topics such as the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the agency's role in hurricane disaster relief, and regulatory reform efforts.
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Donohoe to 'admonish' banks next week on tracker mortgage row

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe will rap bank chief executives on the knuckles when he meets them next week to discuss the tracker mortgage
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Can You Skip the Property Appraisal?

You might be able to skip the traditional property appraisal. Talk to your loan officer to see if you qualify.
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Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment (PEI) Needle Moving 0.38%

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment (PEI) shares are moving today on volatility 0.38% … Moving averages can help spot trends and price reversals.
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ECB Bond Program Survives Another Challenge at German Court

Germany's top court rejected requests to stop the Bundesbank from taking part in the European Central Bank's quantitative-easing program while
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Magic Leap Raises $502 Million, Led by Singapore's Temasek

Bloomberg first reported last month that Temasek was considering taking part in the financing round, which was expected to value Magic Leap at
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The Upbeat Bankers Who Privately Fret About Gutting Their Staffs

A top executive at a major Wall Street bank is deep into his spiel on how artificial intelligence will make the firm smarter and leaner when he pauses to
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Saying goodbye to mortgage interest relief

From December, I will start the long goodbye to a dear friend. He has provided me with much comfort over the past 12 years, and our separation won't
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Five charts about the fortunes of the Chinese family

But what has this growth meant for the fate and fortunes of the ordinary Chinese family? As China's most powerful decision-makers meet to set the
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Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNFV) Earning Somewhat Positive News Coverage, Study Shows

The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by … The Company is a provider of title insurance, technology and transaction
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Analysts See $0.14 EPS for New York Mortgage Trust (NYMT); Last Week KLX (KLXI) Coverage

Analysts expect New York Mortgage Trust Inc (NASDAQ:NYMT) to report … The Company's investment portfolio includes residential mortgage loans,
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Scaramucci's Media Venture Apologizes for Holocaust Death Poll

Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci's new media business, ScaramucciPost, apologized Tuesday after it published a
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California housing market eases into fall homebuying season, CA

California housing market eases into fall homebuying season, CA

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — California's housing market eased into the fall homebuying season as seasonally
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Open banking: nothing personal

Financial authorities globally are promoting open banking. While it represents a shift in the mindset of traditional banks, Heather McKenzie, editor of
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Single-Family Guarantee Fees in 2016

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) and to submit a report to Congress each year.1. HERA requires an analysis of the average guarantee
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New home construction suddenly slows in September

Overall, housing starts decreased in September, however, single-family housing completions showed double digit growth, according to the latest
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China is hooked on debt and banking on hope

Export prices dived, the Reserve Bank cut rates and S&P Global threatened to strip Australia of its AAA credit rating as the budget deficit blew out
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Zanies ZW13134 Fortune Balls Canister 24Pc Asst

Zanies ZW13134 Fortune Balls Canister 24Pc Asst for sale at Walmart Canada. Get Default online at everyday low prices at Walmart.ca.
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Calls Grow to Deny Italy's Central Bank Chief a Second Term

ROME – Political pressure in Italy is rising with calls to deny a second mandate to central bank Governor Ignazio Visco when his term ends this month,
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Kelley's Market Trends: Homes on Small Lots

Around 47 percent of home sales are on small lots that are less than a half acre and do not have water frontage. These homes have gone through the
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Wells Fargo & Company MN Sells 1051 Shares of Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC)

Investors Title logo Wells Fargo & Company MN lowered its position in Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) by 2.9% in the second quarter,
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What Is Going On With Cousins Properties Inc (NYSE:CUZ)?

Financial Trends … Cousins Properties Inc (NYSE:CUZ) reported that it will announce its Q3 2017 earnings on … As it is known, Cousins is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust. … In the month of July, Cousins Properties reported that its Board elected Larry
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Here's Why Wall Street Analysts Are Still Cautious About IBM

… price targets for International Business Machines (IBM, +3.18%) and most shied away from calling a complete turnaround in the company's fortunes.
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Cary Moon Wants to Crack Down on Real-Estate Profiteers. Will That Help?

One way she wanted to control housing costs, she told The Stranger, was with a tax on “non-resident” real-estate speculation—in other words, a way
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India's Bond Selloff Seen Ending on RBI, Canara Robeco Says

India's bonds are poised to rally after a three-month slide as the central bank is set to resume cutting interest rates, according to Canara Robeco Asset
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This Company's Robots Are Making Everything—and Reshaping the World

The headquarters of Fanuc sit in the shadow of Mt. Fuji, on a sprawling, secluded campus of 22 windowless factories and dozens of office buildings.
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Beer notes: Brewers Association takes stab at buying Anheuser-Busch InBev; Lockport, Hoppin …

Small and independent brewers have been upset with Anheuser-Busch's if-you-can't-beat-'em-buy-'em strategy, which has seen the international
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Bearish Signal Is Flashing Warning Sign for German DAX at Record

The trend in the German equity benchmark is diverging from the one in a technical momentum indicator called relative strength index, a pattern usually
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Chinese Consumer Lender Qudian Raises $900 Million in US IPO

Qudian Inc., a Chinese online loan provider, raised $900 million in its initial public offering, the fourth-biggest U.S. share sale so far this year.
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Here's where the NYC real estate moguls ranked on the Forbes 400

New York's real estate titans are front and center on the latest Forbes 400 ranking. This year it takes a net worth of at least $2 billion to make the list,
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MBA: Mortgage applications increase amid Columbus Day holiday

Looking at different loan types, the Federal Housing Administration's share of total applications increased to 10.4% from 10.3% the week prior, as the
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4 Bank Stocks to Buy Now: Strategas Partners

Year to date, JPMorgan is up over 13%, Bank of America is up more than 18%, Citi is up more than 21%, and E*Trade is up over 26%. (To read more
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California housing market eases into fall homebuying season, CAR Reports

California housing market eases into fall homebuying season, CAR Reports

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — California's housing market eased into the fall homebuying season as seasonally
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Dollar lines up for 5th-straight win despite weak housing data

… a fifth-straight winning session on Wednesday, shrugging off September housing reports, which highlighted some weakness in the housing market.
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First American Mortgage Solutions Introduces “Smart” Valuations to Transform Appraisal Process

The company is also levering its nationwide, industry-leading position in … a part of the First American family of companies, provides comprehensive … is a leading provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for
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Natural disaster affects wine, cars, real estate

We don't get hurricanes. Wildfires rarely spread far in the damp Michigan woods. Earthquakes usually are minor. Tsunamis aren't likely in the Great
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Ireland threatens to penalize banks over mortgage overcharging

Ireland's central bank has identified at least 13,000 customers who should have been given the option of a cheaper “tracker” mortgage or kept on a
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Twitter Promises to Toughen Stance on Online Sexual Harassment Amid Harvey Weinstein Scandal

Twitter has toughened its stance on online sexual harassment and abuse, laying out stronger penalties for misconduct on the social media platform in
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Dutch Bank Flustered Over the Amount of Electricity Bitcoin Consumes

Dutch bank ING is flustered over the fact bitcoin consumes so much energy. Recently, the bank released a report saying bitcoin transactions consume
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Sensex, Nifty extend losses; All sectoral indices trade in red

Bank stocks such as Axis Bank (down 7.03 per cent), ICICI Bank (down 3.63 per cent), YES Bank (down 2.38 per cent) and State Bank of India (down
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Real-Estate Investors Shun Brexit Britain

European real-estate investors say they're turning away from the U.K. commercial-property market in favor of countries including Germany and Spain,
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Quicken Loans' Partnership with eOriginal Aims to Enhance Digital Mortgage Process

A new partnership between Quicken Loans and eOriginal will help bring the digital mortgage to the secondary market, reports HousingWire staffer
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Open Banking brings increased revenue to those who can collaborate

With new banking reform on the horizon, Amit Dua, president of Suntec Business Solutions, assesses why customers will improve their financial and
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Gymnast McKayla Maroney Says Team Doctor Molested Her at Age 13

Subscribe: The Broadsheet, Fortune's newsletter on powerful women. Maroney recounts what she calls “the scariest night of my life,” when as a
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Land deal brings new £5m school for Nottinghamshire closer

There has been a considerable amount of new housing development in Bestwood over the last ten years, which has attracted many young families to
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'The housing market can't take the shock of a natural event,' real estate economist warns

At least 10,000 homes and other structures have been destroyed by floods, winds and fires in the past three months. Given the acute construction
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Mortgage applications break losing streak

According to the latest survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association, applications rose 3.6 percent in the week ending October 13, including an
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Ask a risk consultant: Indirect lending

Ongoing due diligence for automobile dealerships in indirect lending programs is critical to your program's success. In fact, in situations where
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How Adobe Plans to Automate Repetitive, Time-Consuming Tasks With AI

Adobe Systems, best known for its software catering to creative professionals, continues to freshen up its offerings with artificial intelligence.
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Mortgage is top CFPB complaint category among older consumers

Mortgages are the leading source of complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau among consumers 62 years old and older, according to
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Mortgage Applications Regain Footing

The volume of mortgage applications increased last week for the first time since early September. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said its
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Central Ohio commercial real estate lending strong – if you're in the right sector

For experienced companies like Gold's development group, the state of commercial lending is a good one, indeed. Banks, having learned their
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FLASH: US housing starts down 4.7%

FLASH: US housing starts down 4.7%

FLASH: US housing starts down 4.7%. 18 October 2017 | 13:33pm. StockMarketWire.com – Story provided by StockMarketWire.com
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Is Denver housing market cooling a bit?

Nationally, the Days on Market for homes sold in September was 49. … Re/Max estimates that a balanced market has a 6 months supply of housing
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Mortgage Veteran Robert Caruso Announces Retirement From ServiceLink

Screen Shot 2017-10-17 at 6.13.41 PM Earlier today Robert J. Caruso, mortgage industry veteran and Division President of Servicing for ServiceLink,
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Transaction banking is opening up at a fast pace: Doha Bank CEO

Doha Bank has said transaction banking ecosystem is opening up at a fast pace with financial technology (Fintech) and software vendors offering
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US housing starts hit 1-year low in September

FILE PHOTO — A real estate sign advertising a new home for sale is pictured in Vienna, Virginia, U.S. October 20, 2014. REUTERS/Larry Downing/File
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Drones can help elevate NM real estate listings says expert

Florida-based VolAero CEO Charles Zwebner is in the drone business. It's a technology that has been on the rise for two to three years, Zwebner says.
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This Secretive Augmented Reality Firm Just Raised Another $502 Million

Magic Leap, one of the most hyped yet mysterious players in the nascent augmented reality scene, has pulled in more than half a billion dollars in a
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Ireland threatens to penalise banks over mortgage overcharging

DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland will raise taxes on retail banks if they do not speed up compensating thousands of mortgage customers that they
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Sydney market to grow by up to 8 per cent, Melbourne 13 per cent in 2018: SQM Research

Despite some of Australia's heavyweight property markets – including Sydney – recording price declines, one expert is forecasting significant house
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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) Insider Sells $678150.00 in Stock

Zacks Investment Research lowered Charles River Laboratories International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday,
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Tarana Burke, Bob Weinstein, Regina Dugan: The Broadsheet for Oct. 18

Fortune. • Another head rolls. Roy Price is out as head of Amazon Studios, less than a week after Isa Dick Hackett, a producer of the Amazon show
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65 Hill Street Bellerive Tas 7018

Perfect for families, retirees or developers. 3 bedrooms House for Sale. Offers over $560000. 65 Hill Street Bellerive Tas 7018. Listed by Fall Real
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Ottawa Tightens Mortgage Lending – Move Impacts People With 20% Down Payments

Advertisment Federal officials in Ottawa have announced new regulations that would make it more difficult for Canadians to qualify for uninsured
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Encore Wire Corporation (WIRE) Given Media Sentiment Rating of 0.17

Encore Wire Corporation earned a daily sentiment score of 0.17 on … and industrial buildings, homes, apartments, and manufactured housing.
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Lennox International, Inc. (LII) Price Target Raised to $193.00 at Wells Fargo & Company

Several other research analysts also recently weighed in on the stock. BidaskClub downgraded shares of Lennox International from a buy rating to a
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Google and Facebook Helped This Anti-Refugee Campaign During the 2016 Election

If you saw ads on your Facebook feed showing an alternate reality where France and Germany were governed by Sharia law ahead of the 2016
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Data Sheet—Why We Can Stop Worrying About AI Taking Over

… or racist biases, your AI will pick those up.” I'll have more to share about Socher's employer tomorrow, when we release a new issue of Fortune.
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Points International, Ltd. (NASDAQ:PCOM) Sees Unusual Trading Volume in Its Shares

The value of the position overall is up by 50.0%. Susquehanna International Group, Llp bolstered its ownership by buying 34,366 shares an increase
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FAU: For Real Estate Agents, Being Attractive, Using Superlatives to Describe a Property Does Not …

“Seiler's work in experimental real estate is ground-breaking, as we can now begin to see buyers' decision-making process for the first time and how it
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Slump in Sydney housing market to last until mid-2018: SQM

MODELLING of Sydney home price growth shows buyers have a rare window to get into the market while conditions are more favourable — but the
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4/58 Shirley Road Wollstonecraft NSW 2065

4/58 Shirley Road Wollstonecraft NSW 2065

STYLE, CONVENIENCE, COMMUNITY – LIVE AN INNER CITY LIFESTYLE IN LEAFY WOLLSTONECRAFT!. 2 bedrooms Apartment for Sale. Auction
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IBERIABANK Corporation (IBKC) Scheduled to Post Earnings on Thursday

The company had revenue of $239.61 million for the quarter, compared to … The company's 50 day moving average price is $78.13 and its 200 day … Lenders Title Company, an Arkansas-chartered title insurance and closing
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Homebuilders gauge at five-month high shows storm recovery | National Mortgage News

A rebound in homebuilders' confidence to a five-month high indicates concern over fallout from major hurricanes has been alleviated, according to
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I was groped during my banking internship

This summer I interned in the investment banking division of a European bank in London. It went well: I got an offer to come back and work here when I
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Science Applications International Corporation's (NYSE:SAIC) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at SunTrust …

Science Applications International Corporation logo Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE:SAIC)'s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed
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Tracker mortgage scandal 'largest scam ever' on customers

The tracker mortgage scandal is the “largest scam ever perpetrated on customers in the State”, a leading financial expert has said. Chief executive
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Ombudsman urges those affected by tracker mortgage scandal to 'work through process'

The Financial Services Ombudsman is appealing to those who were forced off their tracker mortgages to wait for the Central Bank review to finish.
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10 tips for selling a property without a real estate agent

Some property owners simply don't like to hire a real estate agent, for whatever reason. Others own a property in an area not serviced by agents.
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Taoiseach issues blunt warning to banks to resolve 'scandalous' tracker mortgage scandal

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has warned banks guilty of wrongly depriving customers of tracker mortgages to resolve the bulk of outstanding cases before
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You can buy Dosoris Island – under an hour from New York City – for $159 million

Photo: Sotheby's International Realty … “But for $US125 million, you're not just buying the house, you're buying the island-and that's what makes this a
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Kobe Steel to hold bidding for real estate unit on Friday

TOKYO, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Japanese steelmaker Kobe Steel Ltd, embroiled in a data falsification scandal that has roiled global supply chains, will hold
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Cost of tracker mortgage scandal may reach €500m

The cost of resolving the on-going tracker mortgage issue may reach as much as €500 million, Investec said this morning, as there is likely to be a
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RM Secured Direct Lending To Raise Funds Under Placing Programme (ALLISS)

LONDON (Alliance News) – RM Secured Direct Lending PLC said Wednesday it will place new C shares in a placing programme through which in
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Tough Housing Market Awaits California

PETALUMA, Calif. (AP) — The many thousands who lost their houses, condos and apartments in wildfires burning in Northern California will have to
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P2P lending platforms can put downward pressure on interest rates

The Reserve Bank of India has given a special category non-banking financial company status to Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms in India.
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Mortgage Loan Rates Make Small Moves, Applications Rise

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its weekly report on mortgage applications Wednesday morning, noting an increase of 3.6% in the
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Terra Firma Capital Corporation Announces Closing of First Mortgage Transaction in Jacksonville …

Terra Firma Capital Corporation Announces Closing of First Mortgage … million (CDN$18.6 million) first mortgage loan (the “Loan”) secured by 267
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Smart Speaker Sales Will Eventually Hit a Wall

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.—If you haven't noticed, there's a war going on between technology's biggest players. Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft: All of
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Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE Name Atlantas TrueWealth #16 on 2017 Best Small …

TrueWealth, LLC, one of Atlanta's leading wealth management providers, earns spot #16 on the 2017 Best Small Workplaces list by Great Place to
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There's No Pill for Collective Blindness — CEO Daily, Wednesday, 18th October

But here's the thing: the big three drug distributors do need to take responsibility for clearly abusive shipments of opioids, as Fortune's Erika Fry
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Will Dubai deals turn into a house of cards?

Will Dubai deals turn into a house of cards?

The property market has matured since then, with measures brought in such as escrow accounts to prevent developers using deposits from one
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Why Kohl's Next CEO Is Not Afraid of Bringing Amazon Into Its Stores

Kohl's Chief Merchandising and Customer Officer Michelle Gass, set to become CEO in May, tells Fortune that's the wrong way to look at it at a time of
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Stock Faces Lower Risks Forward After Forming Multiple Top Chart …

Investors sentiment increased to 1.67 in Q2 2017. Its up 0.72, from 0.95 in 2017Q1. It improved, as 3 investors sold Investors Title Company shares
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CEO: MET International Plans To Boost LNG Trades In 2018

CEO: MET International Plans To Boost LNG Trades In 2018 … economies rely heavily on natural gas, have been buying gas from Russia's Gazprom.
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Mortgage rates in New York

Several closely watched mortgage rates tapered off this week in New York. According to our latest rate data, the average for a 30-year fixed-rate
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Mount Jowlaenga and miner go back to court

“We should be able to rely on the good faith law under the Native Title Act to protect us from companies using bad faith negotiation tactics to get our
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As Banks Flee Diamond Trading, a Startup Plans to Fill Gap

Dfin, a London-based corporate finance firm that specializes in the diamond sector, plans to lend $250 million to diamond polishers, cutters and
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Is Buying Corium International Incorporated (NASDAQ:CORI) Here Good Idea?

Investors sentiment increased to 8.4 in Q2 2017. Its up 6.60, from 1.8 in 2017Q1. It increased, as 1 investors sold Corium International Inc shares while
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Blockchain pitched as derisking tool for banking, cross-border trade

Digital ledger, or blockchain technology, is set to change the way both private companies and governments do business, says Mat McGuire, a financial
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Festive cheer eludes real estate sector

Much against the expectations of the real estate sector, this year's festive season is turning out to be somewhat disappointing for property developers
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-DI Above +DI on Shares of Freddie Mac Pfd Q (FMCCJ)

Focusing in closer on shares of Freddie Mac Pfd Q (FMCCJ), we have seen that the Minus Directional Indicator is presently above the Plus Directional
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Everyone's optimistic about today's housing market

The housing market is on an upswing — at least that's what most American buyers, sellers and even renters think. According to Fannie Mae's Home
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Weekly mortgage applications rise 3.6% after rates dip

Total mortgage application volume rose 3.6 percent for the week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. But volume was nearly 19 percent
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Google Calendar Has Been Completely Revamped for the Web

The search giant said Tuesday that its Calendar app for desktop computers has been upgraded to resemble its more nimble and aesthetically
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Moody's warns housing affordability deteriorating

Ms Chan said, however, with affordability deteriorating on average on an Australia-wide basis, Moody's believes housing market imbalances and the
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What Next for Investors Title Company (ITIC) After Forming Multiple Top Chart Pattern?

Investors sentiment increased to 1.67 in 2017 Q2. Its up 0.72, from 0.95 in 2017Q1. It is positive, as 3 investors sold Investors Title Company shares
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Mortgage Brain enhances digital advice solutions

Mortgage Brain's POS and CRM system 'The Key' has launched in the hope of offering more customer-centric, digital advice journey through its
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Whither P2P lending by NBFC's

The Reserve Bank of India's notification on peer to peer (P2P) lending issued on October 4 this year (“Regulations”) seems to have only added an
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JPMorgan Chase ups conforming loans in next RMBS

Just over 46% of the collateral for JP Morgan 2017-4 consists of loans that were underwritten to standards for purchase by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac
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Spicer Questioned in Mueller's Russia Probe

President Donald Trump's former press secretary, Sean Spicer, was interviewed Monday by special counsel Robert Mueller's team, said two people
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P2P lending startup LenDen Club raises $500K to meet RBI norms

P2P lending startup LenDen Club raises $500K to meet RBI norms

Online peer-to-peer lending platform LenDen Club has raised $500,000 from an undisclosed Mumbai-based venture capital fund, a company
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10 habits all new real estate agents should master

A house is the stage that one's life plays out on. Real estate agents don't sell houses, they sell dreams, happiness, a place to call home. Being an
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Real Estate Q3 2017 Earnings Preview

Below we compiled the earnings calendar for the largest 90 REITs, which we will update throughout earnings season in our Real Estate Weekly
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Fast approval ~ signature loans ~ Baton rouge mortgage lenders

500 guaranteed payday loan that represents bringing from private are to more service is is marked did Americans efficiently citizens letters who
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Banks advised to shun collateral lending

The debate on whether collateral lending in the banking industry is a disincentive is fast coming up as some financial observers' advice against using
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BAML, JPMorgan and co hope to score with 'total banking'

As the qualifying teams are decided for the Fifa World Cup in Russia next year, it is little wonder that Paul Taylor is thinking about football. But the
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Kobe Steel Hires Mizuho as Adviser on Real Estate Sale

Kobe Steel Ltd. hired Mizuho Securities Co. to advise it on the sale of a real estate unit to raise cash as a scandal over faked data engulfs the
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Lending platform Lenden Club gets Rs 3.5cr in Equity Investment

Mumbai-based peer-to-peer lending platform Lenden Club has raised $500,000 almost Rs.3.5 crore in equity investment from three major investors
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Donald Trump Told Slain Soldier's Widow Her Husband 'Knew What He Signed Up For'

President Donald Trump told the widow of a fallen U.S. soldier that her husband “knew what he signed up for,” according to a congresswoman who
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Hyland out to make big statement in quest for British title shot

Ormond has mixed in good company, he's a step up for me and it's a chance for to show promoter Eddie Hearn that I deserve a crack at Ritson,” said
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Regional conference to focus on housing cost

Housing cost and financing are high on the agenda of the Regional Housing … General manager of the Jamaica Mortgage Bank and member of the
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Xi Plans to Turn China Into a Leading Global Power by 2050

“The bargain certainly in the past 25 years plus has been forget political freedoms, we will allow you to get rich,” Howie said in a Bloomberg TV
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Faber, Weinstein Put Boards on Notice: You're the Adults Now

Roy Price, the head of Amazon.com Inc.'s movie and TV studio, resigned Tuesday amid allegations of sexual harassment. He didn't respond to a
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Boeing's Attack on Bombardier Backfires

The world's largest aerospace company tried to block Bombardier Inc.'s all-new C Series jet from the U.S. by complaining to the government about
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The Ten Zip Codes With the Most Valuable Land in the US

Bounded by the Pacific Ocean and two of the Los Angeles area's most exclusive country clubs, the 90402 zip code would meet most definitions of
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Two lucky Lotto winners become millionaires overnight after taking home $2million jackpot

Anyone wanting their own chance at winning their own fortune have further chances in the coming days with two huge jackpots on the line.
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China Sept M2 money supply yy +9.2% vs 8.9% exp

New lending easily beating expectations as the Chinese govt encourage homeowners and companies in a credit-fuelled economic growth to meet
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External benchmark may not help borrowers

Since the deregulation of lending rates in the mid-1990s, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tried four different rate-setting mechanisms to provide
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Greek lenders count on interbank market

The contacts with some of the world's biggest lenders showed Greek officials that Greece is no longer a major focus of international concern and the
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What does VAT mean for the UAE's property seekers?

This may be reinvested in domestic infrastructure projects that draws more people to the UAE and attracts more end users to the real estate market.
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Marc Faber Resigns From Sprott Board After Racist Report

Marc Faber Resigns From Sprott Board After Racist Report

Veteran investor Marc Faber agreed to leave the board of money manager Sprott Inc. after he claimed in his newsletter this month that “the U.S. would
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EA closes Visceral Games, pivots upcoming Star Wars title

Sadly for fans of Visceral's often visceral output, the company is no more. 'Our Visceral studio will be ramping down and closing,' explains EA's Patrick
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13000 customers had trackers removed by their mortgage lenders

It has emerged that a further 3,000 customers had their trackers removed from them by their mortgage lenders, bringing the number to 13,000.
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8 tips for taking your real estate blog to the next level

Establishing a thriving real estate blog in a competitive market takes more than just good writing. A creative use of mixed media, a deep understanding
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There's So Much Pain in Agriculture That Traders Are Leaving

Cofco International, the trading arm of China's largest food company, … Ltd. and Wilmar International Ltd. to turn a profit from buying and selling the
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Funding Specialist, Indirect Auto Lending

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Share Activity Lifted for Freddie Mac Var RTS (FMCCL) in Session

Freddie Mac Var RTS (FMCCL) shares are moving today on volatility -3.23% or -0.30 from the open. The OTC listed company saw a recent bid of
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Yet more vote-buying allegations hit IOC

Also in 1999, the IOC faced vehement international criticism over the vote-buying scandal surrounding the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics bid.
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Income RE Lending

1st position private finance without bank delays. Quick approval & closing. * Income producing commercial, multi-unit residential or mixed use
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Mulvaney Sees Tax Bill Pushed to 2018 If Budget Isn't Approved

… beginning of next year” if a budget isn't approved this week, Mulvaney said during a Bloomberg TV interview Tuesday. “The longer we wait to get tax
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GM's Self-Driving Cars Are Heading to New York

GM and its self-driving car unit Cruise Automation plan to deploy a fleet of autonomous vehicles in New York City, making it the first company to launch
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Drilling into the Technicals & Valuation For GZI Real Estate Investment Trust (0405.HK)

Drilling into the Technicals & Valuation For GZI Real Estate Investment … In general, an ADX value from 0-25 would signal an absent or weak trend.
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How business coaches and consultants can maximize the value of their LinkedIn connections

… a virtual treasure trove of data on each member, including indexed data points and keywords for every user's job title, company, location and more.
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UPDATE 1-Handelsbanken profit tops forecast on lending income rise

STOCKHOLM, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Sweden's Handelsbanken reported third-quarter operating profit slightly above market expectations on Wednesday,
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Xi's Sweeping Vision to Transform China

It will sustain the same pace this year before declining to 6.4 percent next year and 6.1 percent 2019, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg
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Handelsbanken profit just beats forecast on lending income rise

STOCKHOLM, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Sweden's Handelsbanken reported third-quarter operating profit slightly above analysts' mean forecast on
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Chinese Housing Market Remains Positive Despite Policy Tightening

Urging the Chinese government to play a great role in managing the economy with “sound macro-regulation” at the 19th Communist Party Congress in
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Harvey Weinstein Resigns from the Weinstein Company's Board Following His Ouster as CEO

Harvey Weinstein has resigned from the board of The Weinstein Company, it said on Tuesday, as he faces allegations that he sexually harassed or
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Lenders blacklist more than 100 suburbs in new apartment crackdown

Others, such as Suncorp Bank, the nation's fifth largest mortgage lender, are circulating a confidential list of 39 Brisbane postcodes covering more than
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Homeland Security Must Reveal Why It Ended 'Dreamers' Policy

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security must produce documents that detail the decision-making process for ending the “Dreamers” policy for
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More Puerto Rico Help to Be Considered Next Week by House Panel

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The House Natural Resources Committee scheduled a hearing for Oct. 24 to discuss additional steps to help Puerto Rico recover from financial and
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Out-of-town investors inflate real-estate prices and rent, study finds

Investors who buy housing and leave it empty in a city push up both real estate and rent costs, making older homeowners more wealthy and renters
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Why the new banking laws won't be the slam dunk the government is expecting

The federal government is set to enact new laws covering Australian banks, senior executives and directors. Called the Banking Executive
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Foxtons' revenue falls as it struggles with London's weak housing market

LONDON – London-only estate agent Foxtons is feeling the effects of a slowdown in the capital's property market. Foxtons' revenue for the quarter
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Value-Add Investors Weigh Capital Options

Multifamily investors have the advantage of being able to access capital through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Both agencies have value-add
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Intel Proposes System to Make Self-Driving Cars Blameless

Intel Corp. has developed a system it says ensures that self-driving vehicles can't cause accidents where they are at fault, an effort to reassure a
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Blue Streaks Stunned By Late Reversal Of Fortune In Westerville

John Carroll had not lost a game it had led since the 2014 OAC Championship match. John Carroll had lost to Otterbein since 2004. Both streaks
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China Is Poised to Take Over This Industry. America Can't Let It Happen.

The future of transportation will be electric vehicles (EV). As battery costs come down and countries turn away from internal combustion engine
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Facebook and Google Helped Anti-Refugee Campaign in Swing States

The big tech companies worked closely with Secure America Now to target an audience the group felt could be swayed by the message. By. Benjamin
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China Will Further Open Its Economy and Deepen Reforms, Pledges Xi Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, right, and former Chinese President Hu Jintao attend the opening
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EA Closes Visceral Games; Moves Star Wars Title to New Team

This quote, by Executive Vice President of EA Patrick Soderlund, was taken from a blog post made on the company's website during an update on
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LendingHome Raises $57M in Series C-2 Funding

LendingHome, a San Francisco, CA-based mortgage marketplace lender, … The company serves borrowers looking for financing to purchase or
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Chamber Launches Banking Fee Survey

#THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) yesterday launched its own survey on banking fees in response to
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Is Sands Bethlehem The Potential TEN Buyer's Sloppy Seconds?

The rumors of a Sands Bethlehem sale are back. Except this time the buyer is not MGM Resorts International. The rumored buyer is a name from the
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The Growth of P2P Lending: Is It Sustainable?

Yet, the peer-to-peer lending sector is continuing to grab headlines with its explosive growth rate. How fast exactly? According to data gathered by
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5 steps to getting the best deal on a VA mortgage

Applying for a VA mortgage is like anything else you achieve in the military: Planning makes all the difference. VA home loans – backed by the U.S.
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Kobe Steel to Hold Bidding for Real Estate Unit on Friday: Bloomberg

TOKYO — Japanese steelmaker Kobe Steel Ltd, embroiled in a data falsification scandal that has roiled global supply chains, will hold a first round of
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Why squeezing first-time home buyers is a smart housing policy

If some aspiring home buyers have to be turned away to protect the solidity of the country's real estate market, then so be it. A broad swath of the
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Qualcomm Wants a Piece of Your Future Car

“If you think about all of the implications of the smart, connected car,” Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf said on Tuesday, trailing off, “for us,
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