QIB the first bank in Qatar to implement Face ID for mobile app

QIB the first bank in Qatar to implement Face ID for mobile app

Doha: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), has introduced facial recognition capabilities, Face ID, in its iOS and Android Mobile App, making it the first Bank in Qatar to allow the facial recognition technology feature on all smartphone devices. Instead of customers logging into their accounts with their username and
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Piedmont Investment Advisors LLC Has $1.67 Million Holdings in Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (IVR)

Prudential Financial Inc. increased its stake in Invesco Mortgage Capital by 17.1% in the second quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. now owns 2,214,641 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $37,007,000 after acquiring an additional 323,130 shares during the period. Cipher Capital
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Former Arsenal star Emmanuel Eboue left suicidal after losing his multi-million football fortune

A former Premier League and World Cup star has revealed how he has been left feeling suicidal after losing his multi-million pound footballing fortune. Emmanuel Eboue raked in vast sums in earnings during seven years with Arsenal before heading to Turkey where he was paid £1.5million a year
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Panel exhorts Centre to staunch bank NPAs

Concerned over rising NPAs of banks, a Parliamentary panel asked the government to take urgent remedial measures to reduce the volume of stressed assets in the system and strengthen its vigilance mechanism. The Committee on Petition in its reports said that it is constrained to note that even after
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Customers Bancorp, Inc. (CUBI) Analysts See $0.51 EPS

The Company's loan products include commercial lending products comprising business banking commercial and industrial lending; small and middle market business banking, such as small business administration loans; multi-family and commercial real estate lending; and commercial loans to
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First American Corporation (The) (NYSE:FAF) Shares Sold by Piedmont Investment Advisors LLC

Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. raised its holdings in First American by 84.0% during the 3rd quarter. Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. … The Company operates through the title insurance and services segment, and specialty insurance segment. The title insurance and services
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Letters to the Editor for Sunday, December 24, 2017

Thank Republicans for this up-side-down world where tax exemptions to charities will become less. Them for a possible future drop in the housing market and for the $1.5 trillion added to the national debt. Winning like this is really hurting our future. I guess compassionate conservatism is now dead.
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Lending volume on ETHLend Alpha reaches over 100 ETH in a week

ETHLend, the decentralized lending ecosystem on the Ethereum network launched their new improved decentralized application (dApp) Alpha 0.2 on December 15th, 2017, two weeks after the LEND token sale was over. During this update, the application was upgraded with various enhancements
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Housing markets and 2018

There is no doubt that 2018 has been a dramatic year for housing markets around the world. The UK is under pressure in light of Brexit, the performance of European housing markets is still patchy to say the least and while the US housing market has picked up of late, concerns over Donald Trump's
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NCLTs get 4300 insolvency petitions since inception in May 2016

Later in August, the central bank gave the banks a list of another 28 more large accounts to be resolved by December 13, failing which those accounts would have to be referred to the NCLT by December 31. These accounts constitute another 15 per cent of the system-wide bad loans and of these banks
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This 9.7%-Yielding CRE Company Could Outperform In 2018

I expect Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance to perform well during the current rate hiking cycle. Bull case is dependent on a robust CRE market and high demand for loan originations. Operating income upside is tied to LIBOR rates. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's dividend stream is
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Belgium Central Bank Governor Declares Bitcoin is Not a Threat

The bank governor was pretty keen on the notion that Bitcoin could not be trusted and used like a currency because there's no central authority overseeing the network. He went on to say that most of the people investing in Bitcoin are only doing so because they're speculating on the virtual currency
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How To Make Money From Other People's Mortgages

With a strong housing market and expectations for rising interest rates, several MoneyShow.com contributors see upside in those companies that make money when homebuyers and businesses take out mortgages. Here's a look at some favored stocks, funds and REITs that make, service and package
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Somewhat Positive Press Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Affect Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment …

Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment logo News headlines about Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment (NYSE:CHMI) have been trending somewhat positive on Sunday, Accern Sentiment reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog
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Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Has Upped Its Ubs Group Ag (UBS) Holding

More notable recent UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “UBS, BNP, RBS Get Subpoenas in US Treasuries Probe” on May 01, 2017, also Reuters.com with their article: “HSBC, UBS settle US rate-rigging litigation; 10 banks' total payout tops $408 …
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Psychics and fortune tellers are frauds: Another Law School for You

WASHINGTON, December 24, 2017: Psychics, or fortune-tellers, predict information about a person's life. For most people, sitting in front of a proclaimed psychic is funny, and the laugh is worth the five dollars charged. Unfortunately for some – those who might be weak or vulnerable – consulting a
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I wanna deactivate my checking account

Hi. I lost my debit card a long time ago, and I don't live in Canada anymore. The thing is my account is still activating and there would be a monthly fee. Is there any way I can deactivate it in another country?
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Reserve Bank sees modest pick-up in credit

There has been a modest pick up in bank credit alongside some improvement in the transmission of monetary policy signals, the RBI noted in its 'Report on Trends and Progress of Banking in India (2016- 2017).' It said that loan growth of scheduled commercial banks had improved to 6.2 per cent at the
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Somewhat Positive Press Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Impact Emclaire Financial (NASDAQ …

Emclaire Financial logo News stories about Emclaire Financial (NASDAQ:EMCF) have trended somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm rates the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of
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BidaskClub Upgrades Perry Ellis International (PERY) to Buy

Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ:PERY) was upgraded by equities research analysts at BidaskClub from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report issued on Friday. Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. KeyCorp reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Perry Ellis
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Piper Jaffray Reiterates Huntington Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:HBAN) As a Buy; They Now Have a …

Piper Jaffray Reiterates Huntington Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:HBAN) As a Buy; They Now Have a …

Piper Jaffray Reiterates Huntington Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:HBAN) As a Buy; They Now Have a Target Price per Share Of $15.5 …. employee benefits, personal lines, life and disability, and specialty lines of insurance; and brokerage and agency services for residential and commercial title insurance,
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Investment Centers of America Inc. Decreases Stake in International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)

Intellectus Partners LLC lifted its holdings in International Business Machines by 9.8% during the 1st quarter. Intellectus Partners LLC now owns 16,817 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $2,929,000 after buying an additional 1,496 shares in the last quarter. CKW Financial Group lifted
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Real estate 2018: Tight supply, rent increases

In the best case scenario for 2018, industrial real estate developers anticipate another year of low vacancy rates, with demand at or slightly exceeding supply and continued mid-single-digit rent increases. A more moderate forecast calls for new supply to slightly exceed demand, which would mean
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Tutt Library Marries Modern Past with Today's Needs

The architect on Colorado College's Tutt Library renovation and addition approached this project in a thoughtful manner. And no wonder: The 1962 library, designed by legendary architect Walter Netsch of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, is a stellar example of mid-century Modern architecture. Netsch and
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Were Analysts Bullish AXA SA (EPA:CS) This Week?

published on December 11, 2017, Bloomberg.com published: “Axa Said to Weigh Merger for European Asset Management Unit” on September 14, 2017. More interesting news about AXA SA (EPA:CS) were released by: Businesswire.com and their article: “AXA's 1290 Funds Notch Three 4-Star Ratings
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I'm a real estate agent and investor — here are my 8 best pieces of advice for first-time homebuyers

A better way is to get familiar with important concepts and practices that can help you make sound buying decisions and avoid costly mistakes. As a real estate agent, investor, and coach, I've been through countless transactions with clients. My goal is always to provide a framework for buyers to make
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Greece is the next frontier for Chinese and Russian buyers

The country is one of the few nations in Europe with a real estate market that has not fully recovered from the economic crisis in 2008, and it may now be primed for a rebound, according to Bloomberg. Apartments in Athens that are more than five years old have seen prices drop by 45 percent between
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Should You Be Tempted To Sell PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT) Because Of Its …

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT) is currently trading at a trailing P/E of 11.2x, which is higher than the industry average of 10.7x. While PMT might seem like a stock to avoid or sell if you own it, it is important to understand the assumptions behind the P/E ratio before you make any
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LEED, WELL and Fitwel: Navigating rating systems

A key feature is the ability to easily track scores across a portfolio of properties using the online portal. WELL requires recertification every three years and goes much deeper into the link between physical and mental health, the design and operation of indoor environments, and even human resources
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Banking reforms: Why privatization is better than mergers

The PCA framework tracks three key areas of bank operations—capital, asset quality and profitability—through the capital adequacy ratio, or the ratio of capital to risk-weighted assets (CRAR), net non-performing assets (NPAs) as a percentage of loans and return on assets (RoA). Besides, it also
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Good Things Happened in 2017

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: Albert R. Hunt at ahunt1@bloomberg.net. To contact the editor responsible for this story: Jonathan Landman at jlandman4@bloomberg.net. Before it's here, it's on
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Market Monitor: Tracking Shares of Fortune Mate Indonesia Tbk (FMII.JK)

Taking a closer look at shares of Fortune Mate Indonesia Tbk (FMII.JK), we have noted that the 14 day Stochastic RSI is showing signs of a bullish divergence. Traders may be watching these shares closely through the next couple of sessions to spot any potential breakout or reversal. Some investors
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EPS for Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. (ORRF) Expected At $0.38; Arbor Realty Trust (ABR …

It offers bridge financing products to borrowers who seek short-term capital to be used in an acquisition of property; mezzanine financing in the form of loans that are subordinate to a conventional first mortgage loan and senior to the borrower's equity in a transaction; junior participation financing in the
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SeaChange International (NASDAQ:SEAC) Lifted to “Strong-Buy” at Zacks Investment Research

SeaChange International logo Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of SeaChange International (NASDAQ:SEAC) from a hold rating to a strong-buy rating in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday, December 13th. The brokerage currently has $4.00 price target on the software
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5 xyber 9 new dawn-soldiers of fortune-with guns

5 xyber 9 new dawn soldiers of fortune,,most have guns one has knife never opened 1-machestro-mick-jack-anakonda-willy.
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'You All Just Got a Lot Richer,' Trump Tells Mar-a-Lago Friends

Of course, he was not speaking to his rich friends at one of his private clubs. In November, Trump claimed he was making a personal sacrifice to fulfill a false populist promise of bringing tax relief to the middle class. “This is going to cost me a fortune, this thing. Believe me. Believe. This is not good for me
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Analysts See $0.26 EPS for Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN)

As per Wednesday, January 27, the company rating was upgraded by Macquarie Research. … personal lines, life and disability, and specialty lines of insurance; and brokerage and agency services for residential and commercial title insurance, as well as excess and surplus product lines of insurance.
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Steve Mnuchin Receives Christmas Package Filled With Horse Manure

The LAPD did not immediately respond to request for comment from Fortune, nor did the Treasury Department. Mnuchin and his wife, Louise Linton, have been the source of controversy and viral moments over the past year. Linton got into an Instagram spat with a woman who derided her for listing the
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BeConnect – Earn Daily profits of up to 56% per Month, with Lending Program

Trusted and reputable crytocurrency platform, BeConnect, set to launch in 2018 with scheduled initial coin offering and several earning opportunities for members. BeConnect is a trusted and reputable cryptocurrency platform designed to allow users lend, stake, mine and trade and become an affiliate.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Analysts See $1.70 EPS

Sagging Industry Group Rank” published on December 12, 2017, Bloomberg.com published: “JPMorgan Dips a Toe Into Analysis of Bitcoin Futures Volatility” on December 21, 2017. More interesting news about JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) were released by: Investorplace.com and their article:
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ACC seeks docs of banking transactions of ex-BASIC bank chairman Bacchu

ACC seeks docs of banking transactions of ex-BASIC bank chairman Bacchu

Anti-Corporation Commission today sent a letter to the Bangladesh Bank requesting to provide documents of all banking transaction of former BASIC Bank chairman Sheikh Abdul Hye Bacchu and his family members. The anti-graft body sought the documents of all banking transaction of Bacchu and his
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Janus Henderson Group PLC Has $18.37 Million Stake in FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial …

Janus Henderson Group PLC lifted its stake in FNF Group of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF) by 242.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its … The Fidelity National Title Group segment consists of the operations of FNF's title insurance underwriters and related businesses.
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Latest Stocks: Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company LLC Has $1.883 Million …

Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company LLC raised its position in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 74.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 30,944 shares of the industrial products company's stock after
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Digital Coins Resume Selloff as Recovery Fizzles

That's almost one-third off its record high of $19,511, based on prices compiled by Bloomberg. Ethereum, the No. 2 cryptocurrency by market value, dropped 12 percent to $654.83 in the past 24 hours. “The crypto market went to astronomical highs, so it's got to come back to reality,” Greenspan said.
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What Will Happen to Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM) Next? The Stock Just …

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.2 in Q3 2017. Its down 0.22, from 1.42 in 2017Q2. It turned negative, as 7 investors sold Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation shares while 39 reduced holdings. 20 funds opened positions while 35 raised stakes. 6.77 million shares or 1.57% less from 6.88 million
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Team Dhinakaran Expects A Comeback After Thumping RK Nagar Victory

In less than a year, the fortune of TTV Dhinakaran, the nephew of Jayalalithaa's longtime companion VK Sasikala, has been on a roller-coaster ride. … massive 40,000-vote victory over Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK in Chennai's RK Nagar, the TTV Dhinakaran camp is expecting a reversal of its fortune.
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Trez Capital Mortgage Investment Corp (TZZ) Director Buys C$16842.00 in Stock

Trez Capital Mortgage Investment logo Trez Capital Mortgage Investment Corp (TSE:TZZ) Director Zachary R. George bought 4,200 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 7th. The shares were purchased at an average price of C$4.01 per share, with a total value of
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Before leasing in a retail center, look back at 2017's shrinking anchors

Office and professional buildings — including industrial spaces — are less affected by such changes in real estate. … Buying trends in the retail sector of commercial real estate have been strongly driven by Generation X and millennials as those groups are the most active with their spendable income.
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Oil States International (OIS) Receives Buy Rating from Raymond James Financial

Raymond James Financial reiterated their buy rating on shares of Oil States International (NYSE:OIS) in a research report report published on Tuesday, December 12th. OIS has been the topic of several other reports. Zacks Investment Research downgraded Oil States International from a hold rating to a
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A life of excessive celebration: Bob Setzer forged many relationships throughout long banking career

It seems as if everyone in Salisbury has a story about Bob Setzer. Bob, 66, retires at the end of the year from F&M, capping a nearly 45-year career in banking. Two stories are especially telling. Bob, who came to Salisbury to attend Catawba College and never left, was once penalized 15 yards at a
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Megastar lost over $100mn bitcoin fortune within days

New Delhi/New York: The crazy swings of Bitcoin prices added more than $100 million to megastar Amitabh Bachchan's fortunes within days, but most of it got wiped out even faster – thanks to a small stake in a hitherto unknown firm associated with the web of cryptocurrencies. There may be further such
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Nuveen Mortgage Opportunity Term Fund 2 (NYSE:JMT) Institutional Investors Sentiment Change

Nuveen Mortgage Opportunity Term Fund 2 (NYSE:JMT) institutional sentiment decreased to 1.45 in Q3 2017. Its down -0.17, from 1.62 in 2017Q2. The ratio dived, as 16 funds started new or increased stock positions, while 11 reduced and sold their stock positions in Nuveen Mortgage Opportunity Term
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Auction house evolves to help seniors, their families

WORCESTER — Real estate broker, appraiser and auctioneer Mark H. Shear describes what he does in a number of ways: “help connect the dots,” “promote family harmony” and “try to take away the angst.” It's not what you'd usually hear someone say about selling houses, but Mr. Shear, president of
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House Finance Corporation lawyers currently handling 321 cases of NPLs

Many do not even reply to the letters we send them, to provide more information regarding their situation, the HFC Director-General has said. According to data, almost all NPLs at the HFC concern lending to natural persons for homeownership purposes. Total HFC lending amounts to around €700 mln.
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People Keep Sending Satoshi Nakamoto Bitcoin

The only Satoshi to officially make Forbes' billionaires list, incidentally, is cosmetics titan Satoshi Suzuki. With a fortune of 'just' $1.3 billion however, he ranks a distant 1,567th. If or when bitcoin hits $60,000, Satoshi will become the world's richest man, overtaking Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, who have
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Housing crisis hits home for buyers, too

It is not just renters being hit with price increases, it is home buyers also. In the last five years, according to the most recent housing statistics released by the Rogue Valley Association of Realtors, the median price of a home in Jackson County has risen 49 percent. White City saw a rise of 97.1 percent,
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What's Propelling Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM) to Reach 52-Week High?

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.2 in Q3 2017. Its down 0.22, from 1.42 in 2017Q2. It fall, as 7 investors sold Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation shares while 39 reduced holdings. 20 funds opened positions while 35 raised stakes. 6.77 million shares or 1.57% less from 6.88 million shares in
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Real estate briefly: The Village at Nellie Gail Ranch sells for $46 million

The Retail Opportunity Investment Corp., a real estate investment trust based in San Diego, has acquired The Village at Nellie Gail Ranch from Vintage Real Estate. ROIC paid $46 million for the South Orange County center. JLL's Dave Monahan, Geoff Tranchina and Cameron Pittman represented
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Public sector banks' NPA hits Rs 7.34 lakh crore at September-end

Among the major public sector banks, State Bank of India (SBI) had the highest amount of NPAs at over Rs 1.86 lakh crore followed by Punjab National Bank (Rs 57,630 crore), Bank of India (Rs 49,307 crore), Bank of Baroda (Rs 46,307 crore), Canara Bank (Rs 39,164 crore) and Union Bank of India
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Dougherty & Co Comments on SeaChange International's Q4 2018 Earnings (SEAC)

Zacks Investment Research upgraded SeaChange International from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating and set a $4.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, December 13th. Lake Street Capital upgraded SeaChange International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and
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American International Group Inc. Grows Position in Starwood Waypoint Homes (NYSE:SFR)

American International Group Inc. Grows Position in Starwood Waypoint Homes (NYSE:SFR)

Starwood Waypoint Homes logo American International Group Inc. lifted its position in Starwood Waypoint Homes (NYSE:SFR) by 35.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 84,734 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasing
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Did Capstead Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:CMO) Create Value For Investors Over The Past Year?

Capstead Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:CMO) generated a below-average return on equity of 5.85% in the past 12 months, while its industry returned 8.92%. An investor may attribute an inferior ROE to a relatively inefficient performance, and whilst this can often be the case, knowing the nuts and bolts
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Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. – Receive News & Ratings Daily

Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc (NYSE:DMO) institutional sentiment decreased to 1 in Q3 2017. Its down -1.00, from 2 in 2017Q2. The ratio dived, as 7 active investment managers increased or opened new stock positions, while 7 sold and reduced positions in Western Asset
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Grows Holdings in Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ)

The firm owned 201,359 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 16,310 shares during the quarter. Commonwealth Bank of Australia's holdings in Mondelez International were worth $8,181,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also
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Fortune Rose Brick Black Hoodie

Fabricated from the mind of skateboarder Brett Conti with humble beginnings out of a college dorm room and raised on the streets of New York, Fortune has etched their personalized touch upon the skate and streetwear world. With a premium line of apparel,
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Real estate transactions: Dec. 25, 2017

$1,265,000 Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority to Jmdh Real Estate Of Sarasota LLC; Pt 31-35-18; Dec. 14. $1,100,000 Isaacson Kirk J, Isaacson Mary E to Bruner James P, James P Bruner Revocable Trust; Bel Mare Unit P201; Dec. 12. $1,075,000 Hamilton James C Ii to Daniel Cary G, Daniel Lynn;
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Charles River Laboratories International (CRL) Now Covered by Analysts at Argus

Charles River Laboratories International logo Argus initiated coverage on shares of Charles River Laboratories International (NYSE:CRL) in a report issued on Wednesday, December 13th, MarketBeat Ratings reports. The brokerage set a “buy” rating and a $120.00 price target on the medical research
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Investors Title (ITIC) Given Coverage Optimism Rating of 0.25

Investors Title logo Press coverage about Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) has been trending positive this week, Accern Sentiment reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative media coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies
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I am unable to enter PMI. The section for my mortgage 1098 prom…

The deduction for Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) expired at the end of 2016 and has not been renewed (at this time).
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Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:BXMT) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.62

Blackstone Mortgage Trust logo Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:BXMT) announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, December 14th, RTT News reports. Investors of record on Friday, December 29th will be given a dividend of 0.62 per share by the real estate investment trust on Tuesday, January
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How Amitabh Bachchan's Bitcoin Fortune Got Wiped Out in Days

How Amitabh Bachchan's Bitcoin Fortune Got Wiped Out in Days … New Delhi/New York: The crazy swings of Bitcoin prices added more than USD 100 million to megastar Amitabh Bachchan's fortunes within days, but most of it got wiped out even faster — thanks to a small stake in a hitherto unknown
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Encore Wire Co. (WIRE) Shares Sold by Bank of New York Mellon Corp

Encore Wire logo Bank of New York Mellon Corp trimmed its holdings in shares of Encore Wire Co. (NASDAQ:WIRE) by 5.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to … is a supplier of building wire for interior electrical wiring in commercial and industrial buildings, homes, apartments, and manufactured housing.
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Report: HUD Must Implement Rule to Help Low-Income Families Find Housing on Jan. 1

HUD in August under Secretary Ben Carson suspended the implementation of the Small Area Fair Market Rent rule, which would have increased the amount of money the government would pay for voucher-holders to rent homes in “high-opportunity neighborhoods” and lowered the amount
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Fannie And Freddie Are Here To Stay

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are here to stay. What does that mean for shareholders? In this article I review a plan published earlier this year with a new twist. From what I can discern, the technical difference between Corker's plan and the Moelis plan is when the warrants are exercised. I picked up
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Report indicates emerging seller's market

Home sales are booming across New York State, but the increase in demand may mean that prospective homeowners will pay a higher price as 2017 comes to a close. According to a monthly report issued by the New York State of Realtors, home sales statewide rivaled record numbers for a second
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From New Zealand to New York, Character Tests May Be Required to Buy a Home

When Matt Lauer was recently fired from NBC's “Today” show for alleged sexual harassment, a little-known stipulation of New Zealand real estate law was thrust into the spotlight as it became apparent the television personality might also lose his US$9.2 million New Zealand ranch. To buy the ranch Mr.
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Capstead Mortgage Co. (NYSE:CMO) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.19

Capstead Mortgage logo Capstead Mortgage Co. (NYSE:CMO) announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, December 14th, NASDAQ reports. Investors of record on Friday, December 29th will be given a dividend of 0.19 per share by the real estate investment trust on Friday, January 19th.
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Granite Point Mortgage Trust (GPMT) versus Western Asset Mortgage Capital (WMC) Financial …

Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE: GPMT) and Western Asset Mortgage Capital (NYSE:WMC) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation,
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The challenges continue for banking sector in 2017

After a dream run in the 2000 decade , the banking industry has been facing one challenges after another. First came the new agile FinTechs with wallets and host of other transaction services that stormed the citadel of banks. And if that was not enough , the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), came out with
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Recent New York City Home Sales | Local Real Estate Guide

… YORK CITY — Do you want to buy a home in New York City, or are you curious about how much homes were recently sold for? Maybe you just like seeing what's on the market. Whatever the reason, you can find something in our New York City Real Estate Guide thanks to our partners at realtor.com.
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Shoppers not buying gifts like before

Shoppers not buying gifts like before

“Nobody is buying gifts like they did before. The NSRL [National Social Responsibility Levy] has people in trouble so they are only getting a few things to spruce up the house,” the elder of the sisters said. In Bridgetown yesterday, people were buying paint, bed linen, curtains and other household items,
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Head-To-Head Analysis: PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) and Porter Bancorp (PBIB)

PennyMac Financial Services (NYSE: PFSI) and Porter Bancorp (NASDAQ:PBIB) are both small-cap financials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability,
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How Tax Law Will Help Some Housing Markets

At peak impact in the summer of 2019, home prices in Essex and Union counties in New Jersey and Westchester County in New York could all be about 10.5% lower than they would have been without the tax bill, according to Moody's Analytics. For roughly 80% of counties in the country, the effect of the
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Smart pills, pet-tech, unmanned popup stores: Tech trends for 2018

Real estate and property development: Tech giants are expanding into real estate as well. Tech giants like Google and Apple are setting up homes for employees: in July 2017, Google spent some $30 million buying 300 pre-fabricated homes for its employees with plans to use these in Mountain View.
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Business Journal seeks Trendsetter nominations; event in March

Send a single-page nomination letter that includes the nominee's name, age, position or title, company or institution, town of residence and nominee's contact information, including email, phone and address, to: twilliams@keenesentinel.com. Explain the person's contributions and value to his or her
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Arlington Asset Investment (AI) Getting Somewhat Positive Media Coverage, Study Shows

Arlington Asset Investment logo News headlines about Arlington Asset Investment (NYSE:AI) have been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern. Accern scores the sentiment of news coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks
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Six-story apartments with river view coming to downtown Jeffersonville

The project helps the city meet its goal of bringing 705 new housing units to downtown Jeffersonville by 2022. An internal study by the Jeffersonville Planning and Zoning Department predicted those 705 units are just some of the 4,700 needed in order to meet the demands of a growing job market.
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Retail trends impact Norman, Ed Noble Parkway

“This is the way the commercial real estate industry would calculate it,” Kaplan said. Critics of the TIF (tax increment finance district) at the University North Park development east of I-35 along 24th Avenue south of Robinson Street say that newer development has cannibalized many of Norman's other
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China Lending Corp (CLDC) Showing Negative Momentum in the Technicals

China Lending Corp (CLDC) shares opened the last session at 2.75, touching a high of 4.40 and a low of 2.49 , yielding a change of 0.47. The latest reading places the stock below the Ichimoku cloud which indicates negative momentum and a potential sell signal. The Ichimoku Cloud was originally
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Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) to Buyback $250.00 million in Outstanding Shares

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) announced that its board has authorized a share buyback plan, which allows the company to repurchase $250.00 million in outstanding shares on Monday, December 11th, EventVestor reports. This repurchase
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FY2019 EPS Estimates for MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) Lowered by Analyst

Instinet reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $40.00 price target on shares of MGM Resorts International in a research note on Tuesday, October 3rd. Susquehanna Bancshares reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $33.00 price target (down from $38.00) on shares of MGM Resorts International in a
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Banking in Indonesia

Does anyone know the best bank here for a foreigner with tourist visa , to open an account…?
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BidaskClub Upgrades Investors Title (ITIC) to Buy

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company grew its stake in Investors Title by 2.9% during the second quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 1,284 shares of the insurance provider's stock valued at $249,000 after acquiring an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. Teachers
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China Lending Corporation (CLDC) Stock Is Rising Now

The stock of China Lending Corporation (NASDAQ:CLDC) is a huge mover today! The stock increased 25.23% or $0.69 during the last trading session, reaching $3.4. About 181,465 shares traded or 1190.28% up from the average. China Lending Corporation (NASDAQ:CLDC) has 0.00% since
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SEC says LA developer who bought celebrity real estate ran $1 billion Ponzi scheme

When small-time investors entrusted their money to Sherman Oaks firm Woodbridge, they were told the funds would be used to make profitable high-interest real-estate loans. But the Securities and Exchange Commission said that's not what happened to the vast majority of the $1.22 billion invested in
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Canadian GDP Stalls; Undercutting Outlook for Rate Increase–Update

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz said this month the central bank officials would be cautious in crafting rate policy, due to a series of uncertainties related to indebted households' response to two rate rises earlier this year; new mortgage-financing rules; and the fate of the North American Free
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CHOI International Joins Forces with Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers To Form The CHOI Group …

HONOLULU, Dec. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — CHOI International today announced its plan to join forces with Hawai'i Life, the statewide leader in luxury real estate listings and sales. Founded in 2008 and locally owned, Hawaii Life has emerged as the third largest brokerage in Hawaii. Hawaii Life is the
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FI.SPAN Builds Fintech Products So Banks Don't Have To

SPAN is a cloud-based API services management platform that allows banks to use APIs to connect to customers and FinTechs. FI.SPAN allows banks to “speak” API simply and quickly without the pain and cost of modernizing existing legacy systems. For many banks, FI.SPAN is a bridge solution to get
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Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager

Position Title Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager Location Headquarters-Troy, MI Job Summary Responsible for new business development, portf.
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It's the great buy-to-let mortgage rate bonanza

Banks are cutting the cost of buy-to-let loans before the withdrawal of two key sources of funding for this type of mortgage lending. The Funding for Lending Scheme, introduced by the Bank of England in 2012 to encourage banks and building societies to lend, ends in January, while the Term Funding
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At Christmas, families on the edge of homelessness must choose: gifts or rent?

At Christmas, families on the edge of homelessness must choose: gifts or rent?

For the holidays, she wanted to get gifts for the children she cares for, so she is financing it through an online retailer that offers credit for purchases. She'll be paying it off for the whole year. Sarah Delte is just managing to survive being a single mom in the expensive San Jose, California, housing market.
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GCC banking sector performance to be resilient in 2018 in slow growth environment

Dubai: The banking sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is expected to deliver a stable performance in 2018, reflecting strong financial fundamentals, particularly in the largest banking systems such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, according to rating agency Moody's. While slow economic growth
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2018 primed for a banner housing year; builders confident while renting lags

It looks like 2018 could be a banner year for housing. Not only has homebuilder confidence has hit its highest point in 18 years, but renting – and the building of rental units – is on a downturn. Both spell good news for the housing market. Verify your new rate (Dec 24th, 2017)
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9 dubious claims about the Republican tax bill Trump just signed

First, he and his wife can now give $22 million of their billion-dollar fortune to their children tax free, double the original $11 million threshold. Second, the legislation includes a special tax break for the Trump Organization and others with massive real estate holdings, plus the lower rate for companies
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Berks County real estate transactions for December 24, 2017

Editor's note: Some of the transactions do not include a transfer price because no money was exchanged for the property. All deeds are recorded in the Berks County recorder of deeds office and are a matter of public information. There is a delay between when the deeds are filed and their publication.
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3 Days Left Before Pro Real Estate Investment Trust (CVE:PRV.UN) Will Start Trading Ex-Dividend …

Attention dividend hunters! Pro Real Estate Investment Trust (TSXV:PRV.UN) will be distributing its dividend of CA$0.02 per share on the 15 January 2018, and will start trading ex-dividend in 3 days time on the 28 December 2017. Investors looking for higher income-generating stocks to add to their
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Astrobank to take over USB Bank

Astrobank is very close to take over USB Bank, in a move that would contribute to the consolidation of the Cyprus' fragmented banking system, sources told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA). The take-over will be concluded whilst it receives the green light by the Central Bank of Cyprus. Speaking to CNA
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Foxconn highlights lack of rental housing

CDA member Jerry Franke underscored Palm's statements about the lack of rental housing. Franke is the retired president of Wispark, Wisconsin Energy Corp.'s property development arm. “There's fundamental changes going on in our housing market,” Franke said. “Rentals are being pursued by (baby)
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What will the US economy look like in 2018? See what forecasters predict

Good-paying jobs, for example, are lacking in certain parts of the nation, while homes are much less affordable in California and other coastal hotbeds. Whichever city lands Amazon's coveted second headquarters early next year could become a sizzling housing market practically overnight, for better or
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Banks in UK plan Brexit relocations

Fellow US banking giant Goldman Sachs – which employs 6500 UK staff – is set to at least double its Frankfurt office to 400 staff through a mix of relocations and local hires and has also signed a lease on a yet-to-be built skyscraper that can house up to 800 employees with options to take up additional
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Loans down as SMEs suffer Brexit jitters

Fears about Brexit are beginning to weigh on small to medium-sized Irish businesses, according to analysts at stockbroker Davy. Data released by the Central Bank of Ireland shows that new SME lending was €1bn in the third quarter of the year, down from €1.2bn in the previous quarter and at the
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This is what analysts have to say about New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:NYMT) after last …

Investors sentiment increased to 1.96 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.75, from 1.21 in 2017Q2. It is positive, as 7 investors sold New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. shares while 21 reduced holdings. 15 funds opened positions while 40 raised stakes. 38.33 million shares or 3.41% more from 37.07 million shares in
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$5.93 EPS Expected for BlackRock, Inc. (BLK)

More notable recent BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “BlackRock and Vanguard Are Less Than a Decade Away From Managing $20 Trillion” on December 04, 2017, also Reuters.com with their article: “BlackRock to buy asset management unit of
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Bitcoin craze: Big B gets over $100 million top-up; wiped out in days

NEW DELHI/NEW YORK: The crazy swings of Bitcoin prices added more than $100 million to megastar Amitabh Bachchan's fortunes within days, but most … The Bitcoin-driven top-up to Bachchan's fortunes comes in the backdrop of Stampede recently listing one of its subsidiaries, Longfin Corp, on the
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Real estate records, 12/31/17

Halvorsen, David A & Joyce L to Trueblood, Dereck D & Vopalensky, Jill M, 9540 Chester St., Rural, $115,000. Halvorsen, Dawn R to Turris Group LLC, 2043 N 59 St., $62,000. Hav Properties LLC to Hav Properties LLC, 100 N 12 St. #1002, $266,000. Hb Ii Inc to Rhodes, Jacqueline K Revocable Trust,
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List of 87 licensed mortgage lenders and brokers issued Cease and Desist Orders for failure to …

List of 87 licensed mortgage lenders and brokers issued Cease and Desist Orders for failure to post the required bond. The following mortgage companies were issued Cease and Desist Orders on June 4, 2009 after failing to post the required bond. The companies are listed alon. skip table of contents
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NBFCs budget wishlist talks of parity with banks on taxation, refinancing and recovery

The rationale being banks are in the business of money lending which necessarily requires greater leveraging. “NBFCs being engaged in the business of lending, borrowing money is an integral part of doing/ sustaining its business operations. Hence, Systemically Important Non Deposit Taking NBFCs
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Stochastic Oscillator Analysis for Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE:TWO)

Two Harbors Investment Corp is a Real Estate Investment Trust that focuses on investing in, financing and managing residential mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans. Its objective is to provide risk-adjusted returns to investors through dividends and capital appreciation. Two Harbors intends
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UBS ordered to pay $903000 for firing mortgage market analyst

UBS Group owes $903,300 to a former senior strategist who claimed he was fired for refusing to sugarcoat his reports for clients. A Manhattan federal court jury on Thursday sided with former top commercial mortgage-backed securities strategist Trevor Murray, who accused the Swiss lender of illegally
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Brainstorm Health: The Art of Aiming, Apple Watch EKG, Obamacare Signups

This morning I watched Steph Curry hit 286 straight three-pointers in a matter of minutes. The video, which stitched together the Golden State point guard's storied 2014-15 MVP season, was on YouTube, naturally. I watched it multiple times, which I imagine is a phenomenon that accounts for a number
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2017 on track to break housing records

2017 on track to break housing records

Nationally, the Freddie Mac mortgage rate in November was 3.9 versus 3.94 in October for a 30-year conventional mortgage. Across the country. According to the National Association of Realtors, existing-home sales surged for the third straight month in November and reached their strongest pace in
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Small, micro-sized enterprises get most attention from banks: survey

BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) — Small and micro enterprises have earned most attention from banks for the first time, according to a report by China Banking Association (CBA). Around 65 percent of the surveyed bankers took the businesses as their key potential clients for the future, the report showed.
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Confluence Investment Management Lowered Tpg Specialty Lending (TSLX) Stake By $503560 …

Confluence Investment Management Llc decreased Tpg Specialty Lending Inc. (TSLX) stake by 6.55% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. Confluence Investment Management Llc sold 25,178 shares as Tpg Specialty Lending Inc. (TSLX)'s stock rose 6.27%. The Confluence Investment Management Llc
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Federal judge blocks delay of rule to help low-income people obtain housing

The Small Area Fair Market Rent rule would have required public housing officials to calculate subsidies for rent based on formulas for zip codes, instead of ones for entire metropolitan areas. Under current law, rents for entire metropolitan areas are used to calculate the formulas, which the groups argue
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As Goldman Sachs Group INC (Call) (GS) Stock Price Declined, Artal Group Sa Lowered Its Position

More notable recent The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) news were published by: Bloomberg.com which released: “Goldman Sachs Plans to Clear Bitcoin Futures When They Go Live” on December 07, 2017, also Bloomberg.com with their article: “Goldman Says the Bitcoin Haters Just Don't
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Five Oaks Investment (OAKS) and PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) Critical Review

Five Oaks Investment (NYSE: OAKS) and PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT) are both small-cap financials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends, analyst
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AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (MITT) Announces $0.48 Quarterly Dividend

AG Mortgage Investment Trust logo AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MITT) announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, December 15th, NASDAQ reports. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 29th will be paid a dividend of 0.475 per share by the real estate investment trust on
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7 Restaurants Open on Christmas Day 2017

Although many stores and restaurants close down around Christmas, Dec. 25, there is no need to spend Christmas Day indoors. For those sick of baking cookies or those who don't feel like whipping up a feast for visiting family and friends, there are several options for food. Restaurants open on
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River Road Asset Management Increases Holding in Evertec (EVTC); Fortune Brands Homes …

Franklin Street Advisors Inc decreased its stake in Fortune Brands Homes & Sec Inc (FBHS) by 17.06% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Franklin Street Advisors Inc sold 21,314 shares as the company's stock rose 10.95% with the market. The hedge fund held 103,592 shares of
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Weekly Commentary: Epic Stimulus Overload

From my analytical vantage point, the nation's housing markets have been about the only thing holding the U.S. economy back from full-fledged overheated status. Sales have been solid and price inflation steady. And while construction has recovered significantly from the 2009/2010 trough, housing
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Cops crack down on illegal money lenders

Officials said that the raids were conducted after collecting information on the money lending mafia. “These mafia are indulging in illegal financial dealings and manage to dupe the needy. There have been many instances of the money lenders managing to take over the property of victims after offering
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Credit Suisse risks 3rd straight loss on Trump tax overhaul

[ZURICH] Credit Suisse is at risk of posting a third consecutive annual loss after predicting it will take a 2.3 billion Swiss francs (S$3.13 billion) hit from a US tax overhaul signed into law by President Donald Trump. Unless the Zurich-based bank made significantly more than one billion francs in the final
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Atrium Mortgage Investment Corp Announces Monthly Dividend of $0.07 (AI)

Atrium Mortgage Investment logo Atrium Mortgage Investment Corp (TSE:AI) announced a monthly dividend on Thursday, December 28th, TickerTech reports. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 12th will be paid a dividend of 0.0733 per share on Friday, January 12th. This represents a $0.88
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Turkey Sacks Some 2700 More Public Sector Workers

Ankara, Turkey (AP) — Turkey has fired 2,756 more people from its public service sector for alleged links to terror groups as it presses ahead with purges launched following last year's failed military coup. According to two government decrees published in the Official Gazette Sunday, those dismissed in
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Were Analysts Bearish Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (NYSE:WMC) This Week?

Investors sentiment increased to 1.71 in 2017 Q3. Its up 0.07, from 1.64 in 2017Q2. It increased, as 2 investors sold Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation shares while 22 reduced holdings. 12 funds opened positions while 29 raised stakes. 16.14 million shares or 6.72% more from 15.12 million
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Executive Q&A with Brian Bomar: Oklahoma City lender builds affirming corporate culture on …

Brian Bomar, senior vice president of Cornerstone Home Lending, was pleased, but not shocked, when his company again ranked high among small employers on The Oklahoman's Top Workplaces list, which published a few weeks ago. Cornerstone, after nabbing first place last year, took third this
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Refi isn't just for mortgages; it can work on auto loans, too

Did you know you can refinance your car loan? Don't feel bad if you didn't. Only 47 percent of the more than 2,200 people surveyed in an online study by Harris Poll for Ally Financial knew they could. Maybe there's a savings opportunity for you. Clearlane, Ally's online auto financing platform, says its
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BofA Says Tax Act Forces $3 Billion Fourth-Quarter Earnings Cut

Bank of America Corp. expects to take a roughly $3 billion hit to fourth-quarter net income after the U.S. tax bill slashed corporate rates. The reduction is “primarily” from a lower value of net deferred tax assets, according to a filing Friday by the Charlotte, North Carolina-based firm. So-called DTAs pile up
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Amazon Acquires Security Camera and Video Doorbell Maker Blink

The deal, announced on Friday, gives Amazon a rising star in the emerging and highly competitive field of connected home devices that includes Alphabet's Nest. In addition to a wireless security camera, Blink makes a video doorbell that lets homeowners glance at their smartphones to see a live feed of
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Form 8-K GTJ REIT, Inc. For: Dec 20

On December 20, 2017, GTJ REIT, Inc., a Maryland corporation and owner/operator of certain commercial properties located in New York, New Jersey, and Delaware (“GTJ REIT”) encumbered certain properties, with a mortgage loan as described below. Specifically, on December 20, 2017, GWL 201
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Realty faces slowdown, up for recovery post RERA

Realty faces slowdown, up for recovery post RERA

The policy reforms, however, promise to make residential real estate dealings more transparent than ever before and the market is expected to see at least a partial recovery in 2018 on the back of revived confidence of homebuyers, fewer new launches, improving sales and declining unsold units.
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Poll: Should the State relax free legal aid rules to cover more arrears cases?

THERE ARE MORE than 70,000 mortgage loans in arrears in Ireland and more the 30,000 of those have been in arrears for over two years. Earlier this month Free Legal Advice Centre (Flac) policy analyst Paul Joyce suggested that the Legal Aid Board should relax the merits tests for applicants.
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Govt empowers IT to get defaulters address from banking,

municipal authorities New Delhi, Dec 24 (PTI) The government has amended rules and empowered the taxman to use banking, insurance and municipal corporation's database to obtain address of a 'hiding' or an 'untraceable' income tax defaulter for issuance of notices or summonses to them and
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House probe sought on lenders imposing excessive interest rates on loans to public school teachers

The chairman of the House committee on Metro Manila development is seeking a congressional probe on lending companies and individuals imposing excessive interest rates on loans to public school teachers. Citing the report of the Department of Education (DepEd), Quezon City Rep. Winston
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Kuwait Signs LNG Import Deal With Shell, Has `Pressing' Gas Need

Kuwait Petroleum Corp. signed a 15-year liquefied natural gas import deal with Royal Dutch Shell Plc to help the oil exporting nation meet growing domestic energy demand. The sales purchasing agreement with Shell International Trading Middle East Ltd. will start in 2020, the companies said Sunday
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Magna International Inc. (MGA) Stake Lessened by Ameriprise Financial Inc.

IFP Advisors Inc raised its holdings in shares of Magna International by 19.5% in the second quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 4,011 shares of the company's stock valued at $186,000 after buying an additional 654 shares during the last quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC raised its holdings in
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FBI investigates Russian-linked Cyprus bank accused of money laundering

FBME, previously known as the Federal Bank of the Middle East, was based in Tanzania but about 90% of its banking was conducted in Cyprus. A report by the US Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in 2014 said the bank was an institution of “primary money laundering
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Real estate 2018 outlook: A year of moderation

The latest survey by the Pension Real Estate Association in the US shows a steady decline in return expectations, including a small capital growth … has prompted Invesco Real Estate to focus on two things: bottom-up, asset-level drivers of real estate returns, and “tailwinds” derived from secular trends.
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Trading Check: PPO Reading Above the Signal Line on Shares of Freddie Mac Noncum (FMCCM)

The Percentage Price Oscillator is above the signal line on shares of Freddie Mac Noncum (FMCCM). Traders watching these levels may be looking for the stock to be gaining bullish momentum. Freddie Mac Noncum (FMCCM) presently has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of 71.58. Typically
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Real estate, sales tax collections up in Danville

Real estate and sales tax collections in Danville are up through the first five months of the fiscal year — from July through November — compared to the same period last year, according to figures from the city. Danville has collected about $5.8 million in real estate tax money from July through November
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Nearly 800 apply for lottery to buy 12…

LIVERMORE — In another sign of consumers' worry over high housing costs, a record 763 families entered a city lottery for the opportunity to buy 12 new homes at below-market prices, city officials reported. That means more than 63 low- and moderate-income families competed for the right to buy each
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Peter Boutell, Lending a Hand: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

As expected, last week the Fed bumped up the short term Fed Funds Rate by 0.25 percent. Taken a little bit at a time, the affect is not significant but it was the fifth such move in two years and the Fed signaled that it planned to increase rates three more times in 2018 and two more in 2019. That would
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Housing Market Up In 2017

Housing Market Up In 2017. December 22, 2017 Local Stories. The Southwest Michigan Association of Realtors is reflecting back on a strong real estate market in the region for 2017. Association Executive Alan Jeffries tells WSJM News units sold and prices were both up this past year. “The median
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New, stricter mortgage rules on the way in 2018

Under the new rules that come into effect on January 1st, even buyers with a 20 per cent down payment will face a stress test.
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Griffin Institutional Access™ Real Estate Fund Announces Fourth Quarter Distribution

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Dec. 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Griffin Capital Company, LLC announced today on behalf of Griffin Institutional Access Real Estate Fund (NASDAQ:GIREX) (NASDAQ:GCREX) (NASDAQ:GRIFX) (NASDAQ:GLREX) (NASDAQ:GMREX) the fourth quarter distribution of $0.352
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Toronto Housing Market Slows Down

There are more houses for sale now in the Toronto housing market than buyers and as such, the prices have slumped. The average home price of the TREB—Toronto Real Estate Board—has gone down for the sixth straight month by an addition 0.4% settling just under $777,000 for the first time since
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Trump Travel Ban Dealt Blow by San Francisco Appeals Court

President Donald Trump's restrictions on travel to the U.S. from six mostly Muslim countries, Venezuela and North Korea were largely struck down by a federal appeals court, raising uncertainty as the fight heads for a final showdown at the U.S. Supreme Court. A regional appeals court based in San
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Regina real estate market statistics

This Outlook report for Regina is published annually and offers forecasts and analyses of trends in the new, resale and rental housing markets. Call Dave today @ 306-535-6852. Trusted real estate resources for U. Regina real estate listings and services include all homes for sale in Regina on the MLS
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BREVARD REAL ESTATE REPORT: Median Sales Price Up 15.3% For Single-Family Homes

According to Freddie Mac, the interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.92 percent in November 2017, up from the 3.77 percent averaged during the same month a year earlier. Brevard County Residential Report for November 2017. Brevard County Residential Report for November
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Pentagon Watchdog Cites Top US Space Contractors for Quality-Control Lapses

The Pentagon's Inspector General cited key contractors in the military's primary space launch program, including billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX and Aerojet Rocketdyne Inc., for a range of quality-control lapses which it said could result in increased costs or delays to launches. SpaceX, Aerojet
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WW Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Stake Lessened by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp

WW Grainger, Inc. (GWW) Stake Lessened by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp

W.W. Grainger logo Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp cut its holdings in W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) by 0.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 113,626 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 919 shares
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Real Estate Walk-Through: 2713 Barrowby St.

FINAL HOME in the gated community of Windermere at Seven Oaks! This move-in-ready home features a spacious floor plan with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a den. Beautifully upgraded with amenities like stainless steel appliances, including double ovens, upgraded cabinetry with hardware, and
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Seacoast sees slight cooling in home market

“The facts of residential real estate have remained consistent in 2017. In year-over-year comparisons, the number of homes for sale has been fewer in most locales, and homes have been selling in fewer days for higher prices. This hasn't always been true, but it has been a common enough storyline to
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Lamar and Shamar Wright lead Murrieta Mesa boys basketball team to victory over Heritage

Murrieta Mesa's Devin Fortune attacks the basket guarded by Heritage's Rashoud Shelton and Damitre Cobb during the Jared Mandville Memorial Hoops Classic showcase at Temecula Valley High School on Saturday December 23, 2017. Murrieta Mesa's Giovanni Sanders goes for a layup guarded by
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Tax cuts a nice little present under Americans' Christmas trees

The stock market has risen to one record high after another. The housing market continues to pick up nationally and regionally. Unemployment rates, already on the slide when Barack Obama was president, have continued to fall as job growth has continued. The tax cuts likely will accelerate job growth,
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TowneBank (TOWN) To Go Ex-Dividend on December 28th

The company had revenue of $115.34 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $118.96 million. … The Realty segment provides residential real estate services, originations of a range of mortgage loans, resort property management, and residential and commercial title insurance.
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Retail

Today's retail real estate environment is characterized by the emergence of global influences, technological disruption and the evolution of consumer habits. In this era of rapid change, Bentall Kennedy's Retail Real Estate Services team combines the value of local presence and the bench strength of a
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From Gary Lineker to the Queen, as well as ordinary savers – who were the financial winners and …

After a decade of being winners, London property owners were losers this year. The 2016 Brexit vote and successive stamp duty increases have begun to reverse continual price rises. High-end prices in the capital are now 3.3pc lower than in 2014, according to data from asset manager LCP.
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Midland, Odessa among most improved housing markets in US

Nationwide reports that Midland and Odessa are among the top 10 most improved housing markets in the nation. Odessa is ranked second and Midland third among the 400 U.S. markets in the past year, according to Nationwide. Casper, Wyoming, was the most improved market in the nation. The list of
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South Africa's Ruling ANC to Ask Zuma to Step Down: City Press

Members of South Africa's newly elected African National Congress' executive committee will meet with President Jacob Zuma to advise him to step down, Johannesburg's City Press reported, citing unidentified people. The ruling party's leaders have been discussing a “conflict-free exit” for Zuma, after
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Investors pay $4.5M for 185000-square-foot building, 10 acres at LR Port

Colliers International also represented both sides of the deal, said Drew Holbert, a principal with the commercial real estate firm. Tenants in the building include Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects, Plunkett Boerner & Associates and NetGain Technologies, Holbert said. The owners behind Winrock Holdings
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Real estate in Murang'a rises above shadow of Mungiki group

One of the latest entrants in the hospitality industry, Stop Point Inn. Maragua, in Murang'a county, has witnessed a sudden increase in population and business. PHOTO | WAIKWA MAINA | NMG. In Summary. Concerns have been raised on the high price of land, most of which is in the hands of brokers
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Financial Contrast: Stonegate Mortgage (SGM) vs. Its Competitors

Stonegate Mortgage (NYSE: SGM) is one of 26 publicly-traded companies in the “Consumer Lending” industry, but how does it contrast to its competitors? We will compare Stonegate Mortgage to similar companies based on the strength of its profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk,
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Lending Specialist

Look at lending specialist – penrith jobs in Penrith in New South Wales Banking & Finance General/Other: Banking & Finance and find all job offers at Bank Of Queensland Limited | CareerOne.com.au.
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Tale of the Tape: Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (NYSE:WMC) Moves -0.78%

Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (NYSE:WMC) closed at $10.19 after seeing 251947 shares trade hands during the most recent session. This represents a change of -0.39% from the opening. The shares have moved -0.78% on the week. The closing price represents the final price that a
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Mortgage Loan Originator Jennifer Brown in Chicago, IL

As a mortgage loan officer right here in Chicago, IL, I've been helping home-buyers just like you secure and refinance mortgages everyday.
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Final GSE Duty to Serve Plans Include Increased Housing Credit Investments

The government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) earlier this week released their final Underserved Market Plans (the Plans) for years 2018-2020. The Plans outline how each firm intends to fulfill their obligations under the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA)
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Prosecutors Said to Seek Kushner Records From Deutsche Bank

But Deutsche Bank does not appear to have been involved in Kushner real estate projects financed through the EB-5 program. That suggests the prosecutors' subpoena may be unrelated to the visa program. “We are unaware of any inquiry directed at Deutsche Bank from the E.D.N.Y. and have no
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Strong growth seen for investment banking

WITH a healthy pipeline of deals, among other positives, the investment banking (IB) business in the country is poised for strong growth next year despite geopolitical risks and external headwinds. Bankers are upbeat about their IB portfolios, driven by a healthy flow of deals, strong economic growth,
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Will the new tax laws slow Seattle's housing market? (Part 2: New deduction limits)

Let's finish off our discussion of how the Seattle-area real estate market may be affected next year by the changes to the tax code. In yesterday's post we discussed the doubling of the standard deduction, and concluded that it is likely to have very little effect. Today let's look at the other two big changes:
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Real-Estate Matters: Heir, successor trustee aren't always same person

Real-Estate Matters: Heir, successor trustee aren't always same person

Q: My wife just found out her father died. His home, which is in South Carolina, was left in a living trust. She was told she is the only heir to this home and it is supposed to be hers. The problem is her father's ex-wife of 24 years has moved in and says she owns the house. As far as we know, there is no
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Columbia Banking System, Inc. (COLB) Analysts See $0.56 EPS

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.95 in Q3 2017. Its down 0.57, from 1.52 in 2017Q2. It worsened, as 15 investors sold Columbia Banking System, Inc. shares while 68 reduced holdings. 22 funds opened positions while 57 raised stakes. 54.35 million shares or 0.57% less from 54.66 million shares in
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Financial: Charlie Pilkington and Jeff Hoskins, REGENT BANK

Regent Bank is proud to announce Charlie Pilkington has joined Regent Bank as their Director of Cash Management. Charlie has 30+ years in the banking and the private industry. In this key role, he will be responsible for leading technical product conversions for the Cash Management Department.
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ADIA invests in $1bn India real estate funds

India 's HDFC Capital Advisors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HDFC Ltd, has achieved the initial close of its second affordable housing fund, the HDFC Capital Affordable Real Estate Fund – 2, with the support of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). This will be combined with the HDFC Capital
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TowneBank (NASDAQ:TOWN) Stake Lessened by BB&T Securities LLC

BB&T Securities LLC lessened its stake in shares of TowneBank (NASDAQ:TOWN) by 13.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent … real estate services, originations of a range of mortgage loans, resort property management, and residential and commercial title insurance.
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"Goodfellows" lending a helping hand in St. Marys

For some families around this time of year, Christmas just isn't something that they are able to celebrate the way that they might want to – but in St. Mary's this is where the Goodfellows volunteer group steps in, to lend a helping hand for families in need. The group assembles care packages of donated
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OxFORD Asset Management LLP Raises Position in Orthofix International NV (NASDAQ:OFIX)

The institutional investor owned 81,386 shares of the medical device company's stock after purchasing an additional 6,647 shares during the quarter. OxFORD Asset Management LLP owned 0.45% of Orthofix International worth $3,852,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional
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Veterans lend a helping hand to Halifax's Souls Harbour Rescue Mission

Every year, Souls Harbour Rescue Mission in Halifax works to bring some much-needed Christmas joy to those who are less fortunate. On Saturday, the non-profit organization had some extra help, as 35 UN-NATO veterans volunteered their time to help people in need. Susana Sears, a naval combat
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Business community to reject any deal with IMF on cost of CPEC

The government must tell everyone that CPEC cannot be discussed with any country or lending institution as it is a matter of life and death for Pakistan, he said.He said that any such move to slow the pace of work on CPEC will result in massive reaction with negative political outcome while the economy
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Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation Stock Sees The Needle Move -1.77%

Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (NYSE:ANH) shares saw the needle move -1.77% on the week. The stock closed the most recent session at $5.56 after seeing 360644 shares trade hands. This represents a change of -0.54% from the opening. The closing price represents the final price that a stock
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2018 Debt Forecast: The Lending Climate Remains Clear for Self-Storage Borrowers

SBA 7(a). These loan proceeds can be used for acquisition, refinance and construction. Though loans through this program are typically variable-rate, commonly structured with a prime-based rate that resets quarterly, some lenders offer fixed-rate pricing. In either case, 7(a) loans are fully amortizing on
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State bankers favor tweaks to regulations

The bill likely has the support of most Arkansas bankers, said Susannah Marshall, a deputy bank commissioner with the state Bank Department. It also seems to provide some relief from the qualified mortgage requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act, Marshall said. A qualified mortgage is a category of
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The robots are coming for your job — but that might turn to be out for the best

So, while credit unions may do well on customer deposits, they cannot lend those funds back into the market as banks do. Credit unions are lending just 27% of their total assets. The ratio at Ireland's main commercial banks exceeds 60%. Lending out deposits is far more profitable than the main
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Montgomery County real estate briefs: Week of Dec. 24

Herling is a 37-year veteran of the real estate profession and has been involved in nearly every aspect of real estate, from sales to management, to home building and land acquisition. He specializes in luxury home sales, both resale and new construction. His sales skills have made him Long & Foster's
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Real Estate Investors plc (LON:RLE): Dividend Is Coming In 3 Days, Should You Buy?

Attention dividend hunters! Real Estate Investors plc (AIM:RLE) will be distributing its dividend of £0.01 per share on the 26 January 2018, and will start trading ex-dividend in 3 days time on the 28 December 2017. Investors looking for higher income-generating stocks to add to their portfolio should keep
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CONSUMER Lending Lead / Supervisor at Financial Partners Credit Union

Job Description PURPOSE OF JOB: Assign, direct, coordinate and review work of lending sales team. Manage daily operations in the lending sales…
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IT authorities can get defaulters address from banking, municipal authorities: Govt

The government has amended rules and empowered the taxman to use banking, insurance and municipal corporation's database to obtain address of a 'hiding' or an 'untraceable' income tax defaulter for issuance of notices or summonses to them and extract due taxes. Till now, tax authorities could
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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corpo (:OCSL) Runs 4.75% For the Week

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corpo (:OCSL) shares saw the needle move 4.75% on the week. The stock closed the most recent session at $4.85 after seeing 795534 shares trade hands. This represents a change of -1.62% from the opening. The closing price represents the final price that a stock is traded
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BoI chief targets gender balance

Francesca McDonagh, the Bank of Ireland chief executive, has moved to address the gender gap at the bank by appointing Áine McCleary as director of distribution — a position that gives her direct responsibility for its 250 branches in Ireland. The promotion comes weeks after McDonagh's most senior
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