How Financial Companies Handle Angry Customers

How Financial Companies Handle Angry Customers

We have also invested in our dispute system at www.experian.com/disputes to provide a simpler method to dispute; and as part of our commitment to the consumer, we provide ongoing education on how consumers can best manage their credit.” Wells Fargo: “Whether our customers reach out to us
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T&K Welcomes Real Estate Associate

Dallas – The law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce Jared I. Gans has joined the Firm's New York office as an Associate in the Real Estate and Banking Practice Group. “Our lawyers have an innovative, local, regional, multi-state, and global real estate practice involving real property
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Mortgage Payoff Frees Up Pregnancy Center to Save More Lives

Her two sites south of Nashville include one in Spring Hill, where The Bridge Church is located, and another in Columbia, hobbled with a $58,782.56 mortgage. For years, she and her assistant director, Stephanie Stanfill, had prayed and labored along with their staff to keep serving clients under that
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Pattern Energy Group Inc., (NASDAQ: PEGI), Atlassian Corporation Plc, (NASDAQ: TEAM), Pernix …

NMI Holdings, Inc., belongs to Financial sector and Surety & Title Insurance industry. According to NMI Holdings, Inc..'s Insider ownership is at 1.8 percent. The total amount of shares outstanding is 60.21M, giving the company a market capitalization of about 993.47M. The stock has seen its SMA50
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US Supreme Court Rejects Assault Rifle, Open-Carry Appeals

The U.S. Supreme Court steered clear of the intensifying gun debate after the mass shootings in Nevada and Texas, turning away two appeals from firearms advocates, including one that sought a constitutional right to own a semiautomatic assault rifle. The justices, without comment Monday, left intact a
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Supreme Court Justices Signal Divide on Patent-Review System

U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled they are divided over a system that has invalidated hundreds of patents, hearing arguments in a case being closely watched by the technology and drug industries. The high court is weighing contentions that the system, which has benefited tech companies
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Albinen slams 'misleading' international media coverage of settlement offer

In fact, as The Local reported last week, there are conditions attached to the cash – which could be up to 70,000 francs for a family of four – including the proviso that you agree to stay in the village for ten years or forfeit the money, and invest a minimum of 200,000 francs in buying or building a property.
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Cyber Monday retailers change game on holiday shopping discounts

Indeed, the Conference Board's closely watched index of consumer confidence recently hit a 17-year high as the stock market rallies, the housing market remains strong and the unemployment rate is at a low not seen in more than a decade. “That means they can be more strategic,” said Howard
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Global Business Process Management (BPM) in Real Estate Market Overview, Trends, Research …

What are the key factors driving, Analysis by Applications and Countries Global Business Process Management (BPM) in Real Estate Market? What are Dynamics, This Overview Includes Analysis of Scope, and price analysis of top Vendors Profiles of Global Business Process Management (BPM) in
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Is Buying 52-Week Stock Like Colliers International Group Inc (CIGI) a Winning Strategy?

The stock of Colliers International Group Inc (NASDAQ:CIGI) hit a new 52-week high and has $65.67 target or 6.00 % above today's $61.95 share price. The 5 months bullish chart indicates low risk for the $2.35B company. The 1-year high was reported on Nov, 27 by Barchart.com. If the $65.67 price
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Old Republic International Corp (NYSE:ORI) Sentiment Improved in 2017 Q2

The Firm is engaged in business of insurance underwriting and related services. It has a 15.42 P/E ratio. The Firm conducts its activities through various regulated insurance firm subsidiaries, which are organized into three divisions: General Insurance Group, Title Insurance Group and the Republic
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Granite Point Mortgage Trust (GPMT) & Its Peers Head-To-Head Analysis

Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE: GPMT) is one of 32 publicly-traded companies in the “Mortgage REITs” industry, but how does it compare to its competitors? We will compare Granite Point Mortgage Trust to related businesses based on the strength of its institutional ownership, profitability, earnings,
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Lending a helping hand; BOLT Bags help victims of domestic violence in times of need

Members of the Zonta Club of Austin try in a variety of ways to help women advance. You might know them for their nut sales to support advocacy for women. That advocacy took the form of creating BOLT Bags for survivors of domestic violence last week. The bags have basics such as toiletries, items for
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A New Marketplace to Bet on Blockchain Startups Is Opening Up

A new way for accredited investors to put money into blockchain startups is opening up. A firm called BnkToTheFuture plans to open a market in the second quarter that will let investors trade equity stakes in companies involved with the blockchain, the transaction-tracking technology that underpins
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Why Wall Street Is Getting Worried About Apple's Stock Price

Since Apple shares hit an all-time record of over $176 a few weeks ago, Wall Street analysts have been growing more cautious. On Monday, several warned investors that even hot sales of new iPhones and the expected benefits of a big tax cut might not be enough to propel the shares much higher.
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AGF Investments Inc. Trims Stake in Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo AGF Investments Inc. trimmed its position in Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) by 4.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 500,175 shares of the industrial
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Coder in Tweed Cap Is New Canada Billionaire, Shopify Soars

Shopify helps small and medium-sized companies set up online stores, and provides tools to make e-commerce as smooth as possible, including payment options, cash advances and integrating into Amazon.com Inc.'s marketplace. The company has beat revenue estimates like clockwork quarter after
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US New-Home Sales Unexpectedly Rise to Highest in a Decade

U.S. purchases of new homes unexpectedly advanced in broad fashion last month, reaching the strongest pace in a decade and offering an encouraging signal for residential construction, according to government data released Monday.
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Millennials Want to Own Homes Too, If US Economy Would Consent

So far, so good, for the housing industry — but that's not the whole story. Home-ownership rates are still near record lows, several percentage points down from before the housing bust, even after one of the longest economic expansions on record. Hardly anybody expects them to come all the way back.
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How safe is your banking job? This is where big banks need to cut costs

Are you going to lose your job before bonuses are paid? This clearly depends how well you performed. It also depends upon the degree to which the bank you work for is overweight in your division. Whilst we can't speak for the former, we can give you an idea of the latter. Tricumen, the banking
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Nationals MP Llew O'Brien says mental illness experience makes banking inquiry personal

Nationals MP Llew O'Brien says mental illness experience makes banking inquiry personal

It seems inevitable that a bill calling for a wide-ranging inquiry into banks, insurers and superannuation providers would pass the Federal Parliament, after another Nationals MP pledges support for it. Llew O'Brien is one of the fresher faces in the 45th Parliament, but he has parachuted himself into the
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Consumers Credit Union hires Mark Candey as a new mortgage loan officer

KALAMAZOO, MI (November 27, 2017) — Mark Candey has been named to the position of mortgage loan officer of Consumers Credit Union's 9th Street Office in Kalamazoo. He has been in the mortgage industry for more than 24 years at large financial institutions, and thus brings experience in all
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The Constitution Is on Trump's Side in CFPB Fight

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners. To contact the author of this story: Noah Feldman at nfeldman7@bloomberg.net. To contact the editor responsible for this story: Jonathan Landman at jlandman4@bloomberg.net. Before it's here
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Coupon Codes, Shopping Apps, and Google Chrome Tools: 5 Tricks to Save Money on Cyber …

If you're shopping on Cyber Monday and want to find a way to save a few bucks, you've come to the right place. Cyber Monday is already proving to be a solid day for finding good deals, but what if you had some tools at your disposal to help you find the very best offers? Better yet, what if some big
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P2P Lender Lendable Signs £300 Million Loan Deal With Castle Trust

UK-based peer-to-peer lending platform Lendable has entered into £300 million loan deal with investment and mortgage firm Castle Trust. This news comes just a couple weeks after the online lender hit its £100 million milestone. Founded in 2014, Lendable describes itself as a peer-to-peer lending
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Bullish on Bullion: More Upside For Gold?

“Lower-for-longer interest rates have fueled bubbles in the stock, real-estate and even art markets as investors seek out higher returns, McEwen Mining Inc. Chief Executive Officer Rob McEwen said. While conventional wisdom is that a return to higher rates would make interest-bearing assets more
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Swiss Private Banking World Stunned by Baer CEO's Move to Rival

In addition to being a coup for Pictet, the appointment may also be a boost for Geneva's private banking sector, which has suffered outflows related to the end of bank secrecy and the decline of the once thriving fund of hedge funds business. Pictet oversaw about 492 billion Swiss francs at the end of
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Bank inquiry without safeguards is 'dangerous territory'

David Murray, the former Commonwealth Bank chief executive and head of the financial system inquiry, said any compensation tribunal or banking inquiry without safeguards would be “dangerous territory”. Mr Murray's comments came as it appears likely the Turnbull government will announce the
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Will my son get first-time buyer stamp duty relief if we get a joint mortgage?

If we get a joint mortgage, what rate of stamp duty will apply given that he doesn't currently have a property? SG. A If you get a joint mortgage with your son and become the joint owner of the flat, your son will not be able to claim the first-time buyer's stamp duty land tax (SDLT) relief announced in last
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US new home sales surge unexpectedly, hitting 10-year high in October

That together with last month's increase in homebuilding and sales of previously owned homes suggests the housing market could be regaining momentum after treading water for much of the year. Housing has been constrained by shortages of homes for sale, skilled labor and suitable land for building.
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DW: Housing Prices in Bulgaria are Inexplicably High

Bulgaria is among the European countries with a highly overestimated real estate market. Over the last two years, house prices in the country have been rising at the highest rates in the European Union, warns the European Commission, which considers this fact worrying against the backdrop of the
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Real estate brokerage Redfin jumps in stock market debut

Shares in Redfin Corp. soared in their stock market debut Friday as investors bet on the residential.
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PMS Mortgage Club partners with Holmesdale Building Society

PMS Mortgage Club has added Holmesdale Building Society to its lender panel, making their range of residential mortgages available to members of PMS Mortgage Club. The Holmesdale is based in Surry and was founded in 1855. It specialises in mortgages for borrowers whose circumstances don't fit
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Uber's String of International Setbacks Continues in Israel

Uber has been ordered to halt a trial service in Tel Aviv that the U.S. ride-hailing company had hoped would pave the way for full operations in Israel. The Israeli court injunction against Uber is the latest in a string of international setbacks relating to sexual harassment, data privacy, and business
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Stock Futures Reverse Lower As Western, Regeneron Drag On Nasdaq

New homes sales numbers for October are due from the Commerce Department at 10 a.m., starting a busy week of housing market reports. Federal Reserve officials also have busy speaking calendars, including Chair Janet Yellen's testimony before the Congressional Joint Economic Committee at 10
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Remortgaging makes up 39% of lending: The Mortgage Hut

Chris Schutrups, Managing Director of The Mortgage Hut, said: “More and more home owners do not fit the conventional box for lenders, such as contractors and the self-employed. However, over the last 12-18 months, many lenders have recognised that the profile of home owners is changing and they
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Advice From Industry Leaders; CFPB Leadership Void – Really?

But there are happenings on the local and national level that can impact your business. Know what policies can have a negative effect on this industry, and how those things can trickle down to affect you and your customers. Join organizations like the Mortgage Bankers Association and NAMMBA to
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Toronto Real Estate Now Has The Fastest Growing Gap Between Sales and New Listings

The tide is turning quickly for Southern Ontario real estate, especially in Greater Toronto. Numbers from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show declining sales, and more new listings in October. Despite this, only 6 out of 27 major markets are in “buyer's market” territory.
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Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation (NYSE:CHMI) Position Lifted by Bessemer Group Inc.

Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment logo Bessemer Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation (NYSE:CHMI) by 253.8% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned
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New York Mortgage Trust: Encouraging Q3 Results, But Dividend Remains Unsustainable

New York Mortgage Trust (NASDAQ:NYMT) recorded $0.22 EPS in Q3 2017, with the result boosted by large one-off gains. We believe this level of earnings to be unsustainable, with net interest margins continuing to reduce to its lowest level since at least the start of 2016. The company is trading at a
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Meredith Corp to buy Time Inc. for $2.8 billion

Meredith Corp to buy Time Inc. for $2.8 billion

Washington: Time Inc. is selling for $2.8 billion to media conglomerate Meredith Corporation, backed by the billionaire Koch brothers known for supporting conservative causes, in an unlikely ending to a saga over the future of CNN's parent company. Time, which also publishes its eponymous magazine,
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Is there a market for new homes under $200000?

Overton offers assurances that the results won't be reduced-rate homes, even at the lower prices. He said the hands-on approach is letting him cut out the middleman when it comes to purchasing materials, but those materials still include stainless steel appliances, tiled floors in bathrooms and other
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Report: Philly's condo market continues recovery slowly but surely

Despite posting its best third quarter results in 10 years, Philadelphia's condo market is still struggling to play catch-up to the city's hot single-family housing market. That's according to the latest data from local researcher Kevin Gillen, who just crunched Q3 numbers specifically for Philly condos.
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How to Invest in Lumber

It also makes Potlatch the most reliant on the ongoing health of the U.S. housing construction market. Which might be exactly what some investors are looking for, but can also lead to large swings in the company's financial performance. To put it bluntly, Potlatch would be hit particularly hard if there were
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Ask an Attorney: Can I refinance if I have a foreclosure on my credit report?

Private lenders often follow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wait-time guidelines, but they also may be more flexible, depending on what you're able to put down. A high down payment, over 20 percent, may be required to bypass wait times. Note: Some lenders may push you to accept a higher interest rate
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Starwood Property Trust Announces Private Offering of Unsecured Senior Notes

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: STWD), an affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group, is the largest commercial mortgage real estate investment trust in the United States. The Company's core business focuses on originating, acquiring, financing and managing commercial
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Til The House Do Us Part: The Top Five Reasons To Refinance After Divorce

One of the biggest mistakes you can make is treating the mortgage as an afterthought when it should be anything but. Here are five reasons to consider refinancing after divorce. 1. Protect your credit. If your spouse is buying you out of the family home, it's important to keep in mind that you're not off the
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Swiss Banking Succession Shouldn't Be This Shocking

Swiss private bank Julius Baer Group Ltd. has lost CEO Boris Collardi to rival Pictet Group. Bad news for Baer this …. He has overseen the bank's big strategic moves since the financial crisis, from splitting off asset manager GAM Holding to piling into Asia, an Eldorado for bankers hunting the mega-rich.
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Letter: Three Fortune 500 companies are behind opioid distribution

A recent 60 Minutes/Washington Post investigation exposed one of the root causes of the opioid epidemic. According to the report, three multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 companies are responsible for the bulk of this explosion of opioid distribution: McKesson, Cardinal Health and Amerisource-Bergen.
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TPG Specialty Lending (TSLX) Earns Media Sentiment Score of 0.14

TPG Specialty Lending logo News coverage about TPG Specialty Lending (NYSE:TSLX) has been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research firm ranks the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern
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Cards, Bank Loans And AltFin Easing SMBs' Search For Financing

The latest data on small business finance suggests entrepreneurs luckily have a range of options when it comes to seeking working capital as large institutional lenders continue to increase their SMB loan application approval rates. Other data suggests speed of accessing financing is critical to small
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Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (WMC) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Investment …

Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (NYSE:WMC) from a hold rating to a sell rating in a research note published on Saturday, November 11th. According to Zacks, “Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation is focused on investing in, financing and
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Somewhat Positive Media Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Affect Bridge Bancorp (BDGE) Stock …

News coverage about Bridge Bancorp (NASDAQ:BDGE) has trended somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. … The Bank's operations include its real estate investment trust subsidiary, Bridgehampton Community, Inc (BCI), a financial title insurance subsidiary, Bridge Abstract
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GOP tax plan could hurt homeowners, banks, real estate sector

With all the discussion about the Republican tax reform efforts, I have yet to hear any concerns about how the increased tax on mortgage interest and property taxes might affect current property values. The real estate industry is on board with its army of lobbyists trying to minimize the possible damage,
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Overfunding: Short Term P2P Lender Welendus Surpasses £150000 Funding Target Through …

As previously reported, Welendus was founded in 2015 and aims to re-define the short-term lending market by introducing a peer-to-peer short-term lending platform and to help customers in short-term financial needs borrow directly from others at a much cheaper rate without any hidden costs or
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Make The Walk at MarkeRidge Your New Westchester Home

IRVINGTON, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — New Westchester houses for sale in this tight inventory housing market include The Walk at MarkeRidge single-family attached residences set high in the heart of Irvington. The Walk at MarkeRidge offers residents gorgeous maintenance-free
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Mixed outlook for real estate in wake of S&P downgrade

Cape Town – From a real estate point of view, SA's downgrade by ratings agency S&P on Friday will likely cause a drop in housing demand within the next few months, according to Shaun Rademeyer, CEO of bond originator BetterBond. In his view this will be due to falling employment prospects and
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Marty Jannetty Heads Back To 'The Barbershop' (Photo), Roman Reigns US Title Win, Sin Cara

Marty Jannetty Heads Back To 'The Barbershop' (Photo), Roman Reigns U.S. Title Win, Sin Cara … Reigns would hold the title for 106 days before losing it to Chris Jericho on Raw in a 2-on-1 handicap match that also involved Kevin Owens. …. Shawn had the company behind him, Marty didn't.
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These Stores Are Offering the Biggest Discounts for Cyber Monday

If the crowds of Black Friday were a bit too intimidating, Cyber Monday might be the perfect kick-off to the holiday shopping season for you. Retailers are offering deep discounts on their sites (and often in brick and mortar stores as well), making it a perfect time for bargain hunters. While there are plenty
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Social Media and Blog Usage by Fortune 500 Companies in 2017

Fortune 500 companies are increasingly using visual social networks such as Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat, according to recent research conducted by Nora Ganim Barnes and Shannen Pavao at The Center for Marketing Research, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. The report was based
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Mortgage rates stay low

Mortgage rates stay low

“Rates dipped slightly in a short week leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday,” Freddie Mac chief economist Sean Becketti said. “The 10-year Treasury yield fell roughly 4 basis points, while the 30-year mortgage rate dropped 3 basis points to 3.92 percent. Mortgage rates continue to remain low.”
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More signs of weakness in the Aussie housing market

Signs of instability are emerging in the Australian housing market, including overvalued homes, an extreme price-to-income ratio, and unperturbed
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Data Sheet—Etsy Tries to Get More Businesslike Without Losing Its Soul

Finally, there's the demise of Time Inc., owner of Fortune, which yesterday sold itself to Meredith, the magazine publisher and TV broadcaster.
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Victoria Beckham's Fashion Empire Valued at $133 Million in New Funding Round

Victoria Beckham, the former Spice Girl turned luxury fashion designer, has raised 30 million pounds ($40 million) to expand her stores and
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Banking And FinTech Industry Heavyweight Chris Skinner Becomes Shareholder In Meniga

Chris Skinner, the fintech industry expert, author and speaker, has become an equity investor in Meniga, the global leader in digital banking solutions. Skinner has been on Meniga's Advisory Board since 2011. His investment is a clear demonstration of his confidence in the company and his belief in
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How tech solutions are changing the face of the industry

Jonathan Corr: There is no question that technology is playing a larger role in the mortgage lending experience, as home-loan borrowers of all ages
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The rise of Amazon and other online giants is creating a new sweet spot in UK real estate

Traditional office spaces are losing their attractiveness to investors, but the appetite for industrials and logistics spaces is on the rise. Industrials and logistics are offering the highest returns “due to the shift from physical stores to online shopping, as retailers are looking for more space,” James Carswell,
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Softening house prices could spark boom in new household formation

Chief among them is the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's (APRA) recent crackdown on interest-only and investment lending, which has
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AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) Shares Bought by BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA

AGNC Investment logo BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA lifted its holdings in shares of AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC) by 12.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 321,412 shares of the real estate investment trust's
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How Small Online Sellers' Global Ambitions Complicate Cash Flow

“The reasons include a relatively less developed lending infrastructure … across the majority of APAC, as compared to North America and Europe,” he said, adding that risk profiles are also typically higher for SMBs in the region, “particularly from China, where e-selling startups' failure rates are very high
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Cut Closing Costs by Locking Your Rate on Cyber Monday

This Cyber Monday, Quicken Loans wants to put money back in your pocket if you're in the market for a mortgage. It may be the season of giving, but
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Why are the banks so scared of a commission of inquiry?

The answer to the second question is simple enough. It is no longer about looking after the banks. For Turnbull it's about looking after his own political future. He simple can't capitulate on his long-standing opposition to Labour's push for a royal commission. So he is stuck.
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Fascinating images of 20th century socialite who spent her fortune exploring the Arctic and became …

The tale of a 20th century socialite who dedicated her life to exploring the Arctic and became the first woman to fly across the North Pole is being told
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Super fund lending would boost economy, jobs and investment

As someone who has lived and done business in both Australia and the USA over the past few decades, it has always stuck me as unusual that while most Australian home buyers can easily obtain long-term funding for their major asset most Australian businesses cannot. This is in stark contrast to
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Could Today Be A Major Turning Point? – Oaktree Specialty Lending Corpo (OCSL), ProPetro …

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corpo (NASDAQ:OCSL) recently ticked lower on weak volume. About 0.35 million contracts were traded on 24-Nov-17 compared to daily average volume of 0.61 million shares. The first sale was made at $5.44 but later the stock became weaker, and closed with a fall of
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Insider Trading at Johnson Controls International PLC?

Bessemer Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 5.5% in the 2nd quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 2,550 shares of the auto parts company's stock valued at $110,000 after buying an additional 133 shares during the period. Harfst & Associates Inc. lifted its
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National Home Inventory Falls 12.2% in Oct 2017

Nationally, the number of homes for sale fell 12.2% YOY in October 2017, marking the sharpest YOY decline in inventory since 2013, according to the
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Non-banking financial sector contributes 62% to GDP

Speaking at the Minet brand launch last week, Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority chief executive officer Kenneth Matomola said this contribution is when double counting issues are not taken into account as some intermediaries in the sector also manage institutional investor assets.
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Turnbull backed against the wall by rebel Nationals on bank inquiry

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Treasurer Scott Morrison appear to have become hostages to rebel Nationals determined at all costs to secure a commission of inquiry into the banks. On Monday a second federal National, Llew O'Brien, from Queensland flagged he is likely to cross the floor in the
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Fintechs back tighter regulation of lending to small guys

Peer-to-peer lending platforms RateSetter and Bigstone both called for better disclosure of rates and fees, which are currently expressed in a variety of different ways by industry players. RateSetter chief executive Daniel Foggo said borrowers should be told the cost of the loan expressed as an annual
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Tata Housing is changing the real estate game in India. Here's how

Tata Housing is changing the real estate game in India. Here's how

The current scenario in the Indian real estate market is quite exciting and the end users are now entering the sector without any speculation.
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Merkel Strikes Conciliatory Tone in Push for Coalition With SPD

German Chancellor Angela Merkel took a conciliatory tone toward the Social Democrats as she invited them to begin talks on securing a stable
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Accord to offer interest only products

Accord Mortgages has moved in to the interest only market with the launch of interest only repayment options for its residential mortgage range.
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Patent 'Death Squad' Pitting Tech and Pharma Heads to Supreme Court

Tech companies like Google and Apple Inc. cheered in 2011 when Congress created a review system for deciding whether the federal agency that
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Is Pakistan China's Venezuela?

Beijing's frenzied drive to create a modern Silk Road puts Pakistan front and center, much as Venezuela was once a target of lending by China
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Video Startup Can't Outspend YouTube, So It Created a New Currency to Pay Creators

… poured over $3.6 billion into about 230 initial coin offerings, the term of art for this sort of token sale, according to the website CoinSchedule.com.
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In Greenwich and Manhattan, Tax-Hike Fears Fuel Talk of Exodus

Even Bruce McGuire, founder of the Connecticut Hedge Fund Association, understands if wealthy Northeasterners flee the region due to changes in
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Johnson Controls International PLC (NYSE:JCI) Stock Rating Upgraded by TheStreet

Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. reissued a buy rating and issued a $50.00 price target (down from $52.00) on shares of Johnson Controls International in
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Amazon Plays Catch Up in a Corner of the Cloud Where It Lagged

Amazon.com Inc.'s cloud unit dominates the market for computing power delivered over the internet. But there's one area where it has lagged: artificial
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Balance of Power: Pakistan's Fundamental(ist) Problem Returns

U.S. President Donald Trump has made pressuring Pakistan to rein in fundamentalist groups central to his South Asia policy. Protests that rocked
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Italy Consumer Confidence Falls Before Christmas Season

The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of 12 analysts called for a November reading of 116.5. “It's bad news ahead of Christmas,” said
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Cyber Monday Caps Strong E-Commerce Holiday Sales Growth

Amazon.com Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. are vying for holiday spending with competing deals on flat-screen televisions, toys and gadgets.
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High-End Finance & Banking Recruitment – Recruitment Consultant

High-End Finance & Banking Recruitment – Recruitment Consultant in Graduate, Sales, Finance & accounting with Wiser Graduates. Apply Today.
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Canada's Debt Problem Gets Helping Hand From Economic Boom

Toronto's housing market meanwhile is cooling after Ontario imposed a foreign-buyer tax and the country's main financial regulator tightened
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Nationals MP Llew O'Brien says he'll back O'Sullivan bank inquiry bill

Queensland Nationals MP Llew O'Brien has confirmed his intention to support a bill pushing for a banking inquiry being championed by party
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'It's disturbing': One in seven with a mortgage living on the brink

One in seven homeowners would be unable to meet mortgage repayments if … “It's a bit disturbing,” said Canstar group executive of financial services
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First Bank of Nigeria introduces Firstbank USSD*894

First Bank of Nigeria has remained committed to empowering the Nigerian populace with the *894# Quick Banking service as part of its financial
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BRIEF-Cedar Realty Trust's Board Rejects Unsolicited Proposal From Wheeler Real Estate …

… * CEDAR REALTY TRUST INC – ‍BOARD COMMUNICATED ITS RESPONSE TO WHEELER IN A LETTER SENT TO ITS CHAIRMAN OF BOARD ON
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Ameris still waiting for all-clear on compliance issues

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. completed its acquisition last week of … Fidelity, which is mainly a title insurance company, still has a stake in
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Castle Trust signs £300m loan deal with Lendable

Our loans have consistently delivered market-leading risk-adjusted returns, and Castle Trust's engagement allows us to further grow our lending
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Regulator Assessing Custodian Banks for Online Lenders

Regulator Assessing Custodian Banks for Online Lenders

China's banking regulator is assessing custodian banks for online marketplace lenders, as they attempt to weed out noncompliance in the burgeoning
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Take it to the limit: Canada, we have a debt problem

“Recent BoC statements on the housing market have emphasized that they expect supply and demand dynamics to dominate over the medium-term.”.
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Paragon removes valuation and application fees

John Heron, managing director – mortgages at Paragon, said: “It's important to us that our buy-to-let products represent the very best value and choice
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Australia's banking giants in the firing line as Nationals MP defies the Government to vote for a …

A banking inquiry is all but certain with a Turnbull Government MP threatening to defy the prime minister and vote with Labor to set up an investigation
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New build sales make up just 14% of market

New builds accounted for less than 14% of all properties sold in England and Wales last year with the most sold in Cambridge and London and the
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Chinese stocks fall to three-month low, but Bitcoin hits new high – business live

… to cope with a sterling crisis, a recession, and a housing market crash. … Currently, the market is anticipating that Bitcoin will reach $10K, with the
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Jones Energy (JONE) Reports Redetermination of Borrowing Base and Credit Facility Amendment …

Jones Energy, Inc. (NYSE: JONE) announced today that the lenders under its senior secured revolving credit facility have completed the regularly
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Accord enters interest-only lending market

To meet the newly introduced lending criteria, Accord requires borrowers to demonstrate they have an acceptable repayment strategy in place at the
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Banks braced for BoE stress test results

Banks are bracing themselves for the release of the Bank of England's annual stress tests tomorrow after a number struggled to pass last year.
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One Nation Senator Georgiou speaks up on banking Royal Commission

WATCH-BANKING COMMISSION | There have been 17 inquiries into our Finance Sector since the #GFC and still no resoluton on 5-billion dollars in
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Global proptech looks to Asia Pacific

According to Couse, the next 12 months will be pivotal in the real estate industry as new technologies and trends such as Artificial Intelligence and the
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Brickblock and ETHLend partner to revolutionize lending on the Blockchain

ETHLend and Brickblock have just announced a strategic partnership to explore the possibilities of lending with Blockchain technology. A primary
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ARLA: Rental market slowing

Supply of rental stock and demand from prospective tenants was down in October, the ARLA Propertymark Private Rented Sector Report for October
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7 proptech trends to watch out for in 2018

Asia Pacific is now the world's largest testing ground for real estate technology. It is home to 179 proptech start-ups, which have raised around USD4.8
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CSC Loans launches second charge guide for brokers

Second charge mortgage master broker CSC Loans has launched a guide to second charge mortgages created especially for intermediaries.
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Platform adjusts rental cover for lower rate payers

Platform will assess all buy-to-let mortgage applications made by lower rate tax payers, using a minimum of 128% rental cover at a notional interest
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PMS links up with Holmesdale Building Society

As such the Holmesdale's range of residential mortgages will be available to members of PMS Mortgage Club. Jane Benjamin, head of relationship
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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Says Islamic Military Coalition Will 'Completely Eradicate' Terrorism

Saudi Arabia's crown prince has said a newly covened Islamic counter-terrorism coalition will “pursue terrorists until they are wiped from the face of the
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Sirius Real Estate Income Rises With Higher Value And Organic Growth

LONDON (Alliance News) – Sirius Real Estate Ltd said on Monday that further organic growth, valuation increases and strong market conditions in
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Hong Kong Dance Company fails to bring to life classic Chinese love story

Despite a fine performance from Tang Ya in the title role, Lady White of West Lake is slow and bleak. Combined with a weak narrative and mundane
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Housing developers optimistic about market in 2018

Housing developers optimistic about market in 2018

TODAY picISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 27 — Housing developers remain optimistic over the market for 2018 despite the challenges being faced this
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Financial Comparison: MFA Financial (MFA) and PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT)

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: PMT) and MFA Financial (NYSE:MFA) are both financials companies, but which is the superior
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Indicators and Coming Up for Nov. 27

Commerce Department releases personal income and spending for October. Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, releases weekly mortgage rates.
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LPC-Relaxing US lending guidelines could herald return of jumbo buyouts

LONDON, Nov 27 (Reuters) – Relaxing or repealing US Leveraged Lending Guidelines could offer banks the opportunity to take back market share
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PMS adds Holmesdale Building Society to panel

The building society's range of residential mortgages will be available to members of the mortgage club as a result. PMS head of relationship
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PMS partners with the Holmesdale

In December 2016, Bluestone Mortgages joined the PMS network. Vida Homeloans expanded its distribution to include PMS Mortgage Club members
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House of Lords debate making rental payments proof of mortgage affordability

The Bill states that all firms carrying on credit-related regulated activities, including mortgage lending and providing credit scores, should be required
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Prince Harry and US Actor Meghan Markle Will Get Married Next Year

It's official: Prince Harry and the American actor Meghan Markle are getting married. Just a few days after Buckingham Palace responded to feverish
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UK financial sector needs favourable Brexit banking deal after paying record amounts of tax, says …

The Bank of England expects 10,000 financial services jobs to move by “Brexit Day” as London-based banks, insurers and asset managers open or
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161 real estate agents register with Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority

CHENNAI: As many as 29 more real estate agents had registered with the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA) in the one month
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New Rules for Online Microlenders Expected This Week

China's banking regulator and the central bank are drafting microlending rules to clarify what constitutes lawful lending and whether cross-regional
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Property News: Levels of people in mortgage arrears reaches a record low

Only 88,300 people were in arrears with their mortgage in the third quarter of 2017, the lowest rate since records started in 1994. The figures from UK
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UK consumer lending start-up raises £300m to make new loans

The commitment from Castle Trust, a specialty lender backed by US private equity firm JC Flowers, to purchase the start-up's loans over three years is
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Countrywide chief says housing market help should be 'tenure-neutral'

“It is no longer realistic to look at the housing market with a focus on home ownership alone. The rented sector is, and will continue to be, a hugely
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Traders Say Delay of Billions in Tax Refunds Slows India Exports

Four months after India's biggest tax overhaul, traders are still waiting for 500 billion rupees ($7.7 billion) they say the government owes them in
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Banks and non-remittance of withholding taxes

BANKS operating in Lagos, but found liable in the non-remittance of withholding taxes and other statutory charges to the state government, are being
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126D Lawrence Street Freshwater NSW 2096

Two Storey Family Home. 3 bedrooms Townhouse for Rent. $1050 Weekly. 126D Lawrence Street Freshwater NSW 2096. Listed by Smyth Estate
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NDIC calls for restoration of banking services in North East

Ibrahim also called on the CBN to provide incentives that will encourage banks to resume operations in the North East zone. He said: “It is necessary
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6 Waterperry Close Mickleham Vic 3064

THE RIGHT LOCATION. Residential Land for Sale. Contact Agent. 6 Waterperry Close Mickleham Vic 3064. Listed by YPA Estate Agents – Meadow
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Financial Review: Stonegate Mortgage (SGM) & Its Rivals

Stonegate Mortgage (NYSE: SGM) is one of 26 publicly-traded companies in the “Consumer Lending” industry, but how does it weigh in compared to
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How Digital Banking Can Protect Against Big Tech Invasion

How Digital Banking Can Protect Against Big Tech Invasion

Retail banking is being attacked by both small fintech firms as well as the big tech giants like Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple and others. The best
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Addressing the housing shortage is not someone else's problem

Last September we launched our first LendInvest Property Development Academy. A year on, it's fair to say that the response has been overwhelming.
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Malaysia's property prices may decline on supply overhang, says Moody's

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) — Moody's Investor Service said Monday it expects a material decline in Malaysian property prices as market
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American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG) Holdings Decreased by Gamco Investors INC. ET AL

ET AL trimmed its stake in shares of American International Group, Inc. … valued at $429,003,000 after purchasing an additional 4,968,504 shares in
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Alfred Sant says EC should review state aid rules on banking

Maltese MEP and former Prime Minister Alfred Sant has requested the European Commission to review state aid rules on banking and quizzed the
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Buy Bharti Infratel, Indiabulls Real Estate, Muthoot Finance, Hindustan Copper, Indiabulls Housing …

Ashwani Gujral of ashwanigujral.com told CNBC-TV18, “Bharti Infratel is a buy with a stop loss of Rs 380 and target of Rs 405. Indiabulls Real Estate
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Walmart's Online Prices Are Pretty Close to Amazon's Now

As Walmart's U.S. e-commerce chief, Marc Lore, recently told Fortune, the company's strategy for taking on Amazon isn't just about cutting prices—it's
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New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority Publishes First Peer-To-Peer/Crowdfunding Statistical …

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) today published its first statistical reporton peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding in New Zealand. The data
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Energy Tycoon to Pour $4.6 Billion Into Southeast Asia's Boom

… in Thailand since Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund priced a $1.7 billion offering in 2015, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
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Thailand's Biggest IPO in 10 Years Is All About Power

Sarath Ratanavadi, the founder of Gulf Energy Development Pcl, plans to invest $4.6 billion in power plants in Thailand and neighboring countries
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Sweden Household Lending Rises In October

Households' loans from monetary financial institutions climbed 7.1 percent year-on-year in October, slightly faster than the revised 7 percent increase
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Xi Jinping to skip Fortune world business leaders' forum in Guangzhou, sources say

Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend next month's Fortune Global Forum – a gathering of world business leaders in Guangzhou – as expected,
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OPEC Battle With US for Oil Supremacy Nears Day of Reckoning

The U.S. shale revolution is on course to be the greatest oil and gas boom in history, turning a nation once at the mercy of foreign imports into a global
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Bank lending rate highest in nearly 3 years

The bank lending rate for new household loans rose to the highest level since 2015 in October. This is expected to weigh on households whose debt
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Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters wins title of Miss Universe

Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters wins title of Miss Universe … and selling off the entire pageant to talent management company WME/IMG.
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Charleston-area memos and distinctions

Premier Nationwide Lending, a mortgage financing business, and Suttles Law Firm have opened at 1711 North Main St., Summerville. Stephanie
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ICBC Teams Up With JD.com to Offer Digital Banking Services

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. said it's teaming up with the finance unit of Internet retailer JD.com Inc. to offer digital banking services.
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Brexit Bulletin: Final Offer?

From tiny companies such as Boxarr Ltd. to continental corporate giants like Airbus SE, executives are worried, Bloomberg's Matthew Campbell
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Insider Buying: Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) Director Buys 8860 Shares of Stock

Papa John's International logo Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) Director Wayne Kent Taylor acquired 8,860 shares of the stock in a
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Importing banking transactions is placing Payee in Description.

Importing banking transactions is placing Payee in Description. How do I fix this import issue going into the wrong column? Do I have to edit every
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Julius Baer CEO Quits in Surprise Departure, Joins Rival

Julius Baer CEO Quits in Surprise Departure, Joins Rival

Boris Collardi unexpectedly resigned as chief executive officer of Julius Baer Group Ltd. to become a partner at rival Pictet & Cie. Group SCA
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YONO app from SBI promises to liven up 'Lifestyle & Banking, Dono'

The catchline in the promotional video perfectly captured the essence of YONO (You Only Need One), the new, unified integrated app from State Bank
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REAL ESTATE PEOPLE

Roger Pettingell, the No. 1 producing sales associate in the state of Florida with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate for the past seven years,
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Senior Associate

About the teamBased in our Birmingham office, the Real Estate team advises a wide range of clients including PE backed companies, private
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Britain's Mortgage Approvals Hit Lowest Level In 13 Months In October

On the macro front, data revealed that UK's BBA mortgage approvals declined to a level of 40.49K in October, dropping to its lowest level since
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War of Words Threatens to Upend OPEC Meeting

OPEC ministers head to Vienna, Austria, this week for the 173rd meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Brent crude prices are
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Now Accepting Visa, Bitcoin and Gold

Consumers are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing the right alternative commodity-linked currency to pay for their groceries. First we got the
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Contrasting Meadowbrook Insurance Group (MIG) & Old Republic International (NYSE:ORI)

Meadowbrook Insurance Group (NYSE: MIG) and Old Republic … The Company's Title Insurance Group business consists of the issuance of policies
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Real Estate Management Institute launches owner developer programme

​The Real Estate Management Institute (REMI) has launched an Owner Developer Programme (ODP) to educate developers on the recent industry
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South Korea has 1 million shamans, fortune tellers

With unemployment growing, the barrier to becoming a shaman or fortune teller is lower than other areas where a degree or license is required.
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Banking royal commission: another National signals support as Christensen launches site

Llew O'Brien said he was 'looking favourably' towards supporting a banking royal commission as George Christensen launched a website to support
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Cash remains king among house buyers – but first-timers are not far behind

The research accompanied UK Finance data showing mortgage lending increased in October despite the number of loan approvals for home
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REAL ESTATE DEALS

Euro-Wall Systems LLC purchased the property at 2200 Murphy Court, North Port, for $3.25 million from Addie LLC. Brian Seidel, American Property
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Ant Financial Tells Qudian To Cap Interest Rates At 24% For Alipay Customers

Chinese online micro lender Qudian Inc. (NYSE:QD) has been told by by Ant Financial, the financial affiliate of Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA),
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Frederick County house sales — Nov. 27

The traditional-style house at 6015 White Flint Drive, Frederick, is last week's top closer. Listed at $735,000, the six-bedroom, five-bathroom home
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IBERIABANK Corporation (NASDAQ:IBKC) Holdings Decreased by Hennessy Advisors Inc.

Hennessy Advisors Inc. reduced its stake in IBERIABANK Corporation … Lenders Title Company, an Arkansas-chartered title insurance and closing
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Encore Wire (NASDAQ:WIRE) Receives Daily Coverage Optimism Score of 0.13

Encore Wire earned a news sentiment score of 0.13 on Accern's scale. … and industrial buildings, homes, apartments, and manufactured housing.
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Councils are sitting on a wealth of assets. Why not use them for public housing?

At the same time local councils in the UK are diving headlong into the commercial property market, acting as though they are private sector hedge
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Russia Suggests North Korea Taking Step Toward Denuclearization

Russia's deputy foreign minister said North Korea's current pause in provocations — the longest since last winter — indicates a step toward
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Mugabe Said to Have Quit Over Fear of Being Zimbabwe's Qaddafi

An emotional Robert Mugabe finally agreed to end his 37-rule in Zimbabwe when army generals who'd seized power told him they wouldn't prevent
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Real estate investor betting on Foxconn

Real estate investor betting on Foxconn

But before anyone knew if it was coming, or where the site would be located, northern Illinois-based real estate investor Jeffrey Rothbart was asking
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Small Farms Matter

We loan because… Small farms are the backbone of communities worldwide. About us. We support small farms worldwide. Join Team
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Remember Tamagotchi? Hedge-Fund Platforms Fear Bitcoin Is a Fad

Bitcoin's march toward respectability faces another hurdle as hedge-fund platforms reject the overtures of firms trading cryptocurrencies.
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Chinese zero in on Greek real estate

Greece's Golden Visa program, launched in 2013, entitles people who invest more than 250,000 euros in real estate to five-year resident permits.
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Here's how to get super funds to lend to companies: experts

Here's how to get super funds to lend to companies: experts … Enticing superannuation funds to act as bank-like lenders would require incentives akin
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Iran's largest housing market appears to grow

Iranian capital city of Tehran, the largest housing market of the country, saw a considerable hike in the price and the number of sales over the over the
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Titan raises $80M for Real Estate Fund I

Titan Development, one of the companies behind the mixed-use project called The Highlands, has closed on the first round of funding on a $200
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This Airport Just Set a New World Record for Number of Flights Handled in a Day

A Jet Airways India Ltd. aircraft prepares to land at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, India, on July 10, 2017.
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Regaining Control of Corporate Banking

In order to manage their increasingly complex financial structures, many corporations have gone ahead and developed their own in-house banks
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Calif. buyer bags Claremont Marketplace for $7 million

“The property is well positioned in a rapidly growing submarket with very limited retail competition. The recent rezoning of a portion of the Banning
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Expert faults Nigeria's mortgage system

An expert has faulted his Nigeria's mortgage system saying it could not support a housing policy that can deliver much needed houses for citizens.
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A Thriving British Industry Confronts the Price of Brexit

The Bristol-based startup, which supplies customers including Airbus, Rolls-Royce Plc and Safran SA, is one of four businesses Bloomberg is
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Bubble or breakthrough? Bitcoin keeps central bankers on edge

FRANKFURT, Nov 27 (Reuters) – Central bankers say the success of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is just a bubble. But it keeps them awake at
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HDFC's Mistry says consolidation in real estate sector likely in 3-4 years

I won't say that there is no demand for real estate or that demand is very weak and prices are falling. In some locations prices have been falling, like
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Banking on future talent

BOCHK has more than 10,000 people in more than 30 departments or business functions, ranging from the banking front line to the middle and back
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First American Corporation (The) (NYSE:FAF) Rating Lowered to Hold at Zacks Investment Research

According to Zacks, “First American Financial Corporation provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its
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SmartCity Kochi resolves dispute with Synergy Property Development Services

SmartCity Kochi resolves dispute with Synergy Property Development … Subscribe to our mailing list and get interesting real estate stuff updates to your … real estate and property market news, rates, reports, investment trends and
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How fast-track home repossessions aim to solve issue of 'deadbeat dads'

An organisation that helps people in mortgage arrears is to seek rapid home repossessions in the courts to help keep single parents and children in
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Putin Has Some Very Liberal Neighbors

The Kremlin is surrounded by local councils filled with political opponents. These newly elected deputies say their victories, while small, are only the
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Quant Model Triggers Buy Signal for China Stocks, Emerging Bonds

Chinese equities, euro-zone fixed income and emerging-market bonds will deliver the highest returns over the next 12 months, according to
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