Online lenders join gold rush into SE Asia

Online lenders join gold rush into SE Asia

Chinese online peer-to-peer (P2P) lending companies have been rushing into Southeast Asian countries in recent months to cash in on untapped and … While much of Southeast Asia offers a promising future for these lenders given its huge population and underdeveloped financial services industry,
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Endeavor Bank becomes first new San Diego bank in a decade

Like most community banks, Endeavor is targeting businesses. Yates described Endeavor's operating philosophy as “akin to where management consulting meets banking — a heavy dose of consultative advisory services mixed with bank products geared toward the small and medium size business
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Pending Home Sales Up Slightly

Pending home sales in December were up by 0.5 percent on both a month-over-month and year-over-year measurement, according to the National … “Jobs are plentiful, wages are finally climbing and the prospect of higher mortgage rates are perhaps encouraging more aspiring buyers to begin their
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Just how bad could the mortgage industry get in 2018?

The mortgage industry should expect significant volatility that could result in a wave of lender consolidation in 2018, warns an analyst at risk management technology vendor LoanLogics. Origination volume will continue to decline amid rising interest rates this year, which will leave lenders strapped for
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What to Watch for During Apple's Earnings Report on Thursday

Last year, Apple CEO Tim Cook gambled that customers were ready to pay more for their iPhones. Instead of just replacing 2016's two iPhone models with newer devices at the same price, as Apple had done for years, Cook introduced replacements with higher prices and debuted an all-new third
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EU holding line against passporting for British banks after Brexit

Speaking after EU officials briefed representatives of the other 27 member states on Tuesday, several diplomats who were present told Reuters that there appeared to be some differences among governments over how much access to EU customers they were willing to give banks and other financial
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Sidbi to offer concessional loans to small and micro enterprises

MUMBAI: For Small and Medium Enterprises there is yet another reason for smile – the Small Industries Development Bank of India, SIDBI, has begun directly to lend to companies instead of through banks. In a move that could benefit almost 5 crore small and micro enterprises, these loans are at least
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Ikea Fortune Falls to No One After Billionaire Founder's Death

8 on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index thanks to his control of a global retail fortune valued at $58.7 billion. His wealth will now be dissipated because of a unique structure put in place by Kamprad to secure the long-term independence and survival of the Ikea concept. Kamprad disputed his status as one
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Fujifilm gains control of Xerox to form $18 billion company

Fujifilm Holdings Corp. is gaining control of Xerox Corp. in a deal that would create an $18 billion company and see the iconic American corporate giant launching into new lines of business to seek global growth.
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Would Tencent Really Buy Twitter Inc.?

Therefore, buying Twitter could enable Tencent to significantly boost its international presence. Tencent could then integrate WeChat's live video platform into Twitter's oft-neglected Periscope app to create a massive worldwide live streaming ecosystem, integrate its massive video game portfolio into
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Appeals Court Upholds CFPB Constitutionality

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled in an 8-3 judgment that the single director leadership structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) does not violate the Constitution, overturning an earlier court ruling that stated the opposite. The court also ruled
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Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC Lowers Holdings in Investors Title (ITIC)

Investors Title logo Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC lowered its position in shares of Investors Title (NASDAQ:ITIC) by 14.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 4,512 shares of the insurance provider's stock after selling 765 shares
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Does Johnson Controls International plc's (NYSE:JCI) PE Ratio Warrant A Buy?

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) is currently trading at a trailing P/E of 22.5x, which is lower than the industry average of 25.2x. While this makes JCI appear like a great stock to buy, you might change your mind after I explain the assumptions behind the P/E ratio. Today, I will explain what
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Startup real estate brokerage opens new office

A 15-month-old real estate brokerage firm started by a Miami transplant is growing so rapidly that it's opening a new office on Main Street that is eight times the size of its former suite. Own NY Real Estate, founded by Jody Desnoyer in November 2016, started with a small team but now has 12 agents,
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Best Georgia Mortgage Lenders of 2018

And while you'll likely to worry more about curb appeal and an updated kitchen, choosing a mortgage lender is among your most important decisions. NerdWallet has researched many of the top lenders in Georgia and selected some of the best options for home buyers depending on their needs.
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Can David Kelly Save Wheeler Real Estate?

But Wheeler Real Estate (WHLR) management usually finds a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Finally, it appears that the directors have had enough. Jon Wheeler has been replaced by David Kelly as the chief executive officer and president. This was bound to happen. But the replacement
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Trump's CDC Director Steps Down After Tobacco Stock Scandal

President Donald Trump's head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention resigned amid a scandal surrounding investments she made in a tobacco company shortly after taking the helm of the agency. Brenda Fitzgerald. Photographer: Melissa Golden/The Washington Post via Getty Images.
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An Emotional Support Peacock? United Airlines Won't Let It Fly

Dogs and cats might be legitimate emotional support animals, but peacocks? Not so much, evidently. United Airlines blocked a passenger from bringing her emotional support peacock onboard a flight departing from Newark Liberty International Airport this weekend. The airline explained that the
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Oil Pares Strongest January Since 2013 on US Supply Outlook

The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index, a gauge of the currency against 10 major peers, has declined about 3.6 percent this month, while the Bloomberg Commodity Index that measures returns on 22 basic resources from crude to copper climbed 2 percent in January. Oil-market news: Oil exports from Qatar,
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Enel Plans Power Sales to Miner of Cryptocurrency

Electricity demand for mining bitcoin, rose to about 20.5 terawatt-hours a year by the end of 2017, according to a report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The global industry's power use already rivals that of 3 million U.S. homes, according to the Digiconomist Bitcoin Energy Consumption Index.
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Bank lending expanded 19%, money supply (M3) at P10.6 trillion in 2017

Bank lending expanded 19%, money supply (M3) at P10.6 trillion in 2017

Total bank lending at end-2017 amounted to P7.18-trillion net of reverse repurchase placements with the BSP. With RRPs, outstanding loans went up by 18.1 percent to P7.45 trillion. In net and gross RRPs, bank lending registered a slower pace of growth compared to November's 19.3 percent and 18.4
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US Pending Home Sales Rose 0.5% in December

The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in December was 3.95%, according to Freddie Mac. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, also operates Realtor.com under license from the National Association of Realtors. Write to Sharon Nunn at sharon.nunn@wsj.com. (END) Dow
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Loop Capital Initiates Coverage on ARRIS International (ARRS)

ARRIS International logo Equities research analysts at Loop Capital assumed coverage on shares of ARRIS International (NASDAQ:ARRS) in a report released on Monday. The firm set a “buy” rating and a $35.00 price target on the communications equipment provider's stock. Loop Capital's price target
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Chelsea eye mortgage deal for Tottenham's Fernando Llorente

Florian Groeger, who works for the reliable Ruhr Nachrichten, has even managed to get a video of it all happening. Over in East London, West Ham are watching the scene unfold with a keen interest. It seems that tactic has worked as the Mirror are now reporting that Chelsea believe they have reached
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Old Republic International (ORI) Upgraded to Buy at Zacks Investment Research

Old Republic International logo Old Republic International (NYSE:ORI) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report issued on Wednesday, January 24th. The firm presently has a $23.00 price target on the insurance provider's stock.
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Economic indicator: US pending home sales rose 0.5% in December

But mortgage giant Freddie Mac said last week that the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose for a third straight week to 4.15%. That's the highest average rate since March. The number of signed contracts rose in the South and West in December but declined in the Northeast and Midwest.
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Zopa surpasses £3bn in lending

Zopa has become the first consumer peer-to-peer lending platform to hit the £3bn lending milestone. The news comes after the platform experienced a highly successful 2017, lending a total of £985m to low risk UK borrowers over the year, which represents a 43 per cent increase on 2016's data.
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One of Bitcoin's Biggest Asset Managers Says Zcash Could Hit $60000 in 2025

Grayscale describes Zcash's attributes as “similar to precious metals, BTC [Bitcoin], and ETC [Ethereum Classic], making it an inflation hedge over long-term investment horizons.” (Fortune detailed this argument—the analogy between cryptocurrencies and gold—in depth for a January cover story.).
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Caceis introduces new capabilities to TEEPI platform

Caceis' web platform, Tailored Electronic Exchange Platform for Investors (TEEPI), now enables clients to meet new regulatory obligations linked to Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products (PRIIPs) and the second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II). As part of change
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EBRD lending 15 mln euro to Libra Internet Bank to back Romanian MSMEs

BUCHAREST (Romania), January 31 (SeeNews) – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Wednesday it is providing a 15 million euro ($18.6 million) loan to Libra Internet Bank for the development of small businesses in Romania. Libra Internet Bank will use the loan
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Female Founders Got 2% of Venture Capital Dollars in 2017

Things are changing for women in the startup and venture capital world. Last year, a handful of them came forward to share their stories of facing sexual harassment and discrimination—and a number of the industry's powerful men, including Binary Capital co-founder Justin Caldbeck, 500 Startups
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Polish banks lending volumes soar for corporates in Dec, household volumes shrink

Polish banks granted PLN 15.4 bln in corporate loans in December, up 31.4% y/y, while mortgage lending declined 6.8% y/y, data from the central bank showed.
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Why Don't People Want to Buy Manhattan's Spectacular Mansions?

The very top of New York's real estate has sagged over the past two years as a series of new buildings aimed at the world's richest has flooded the market. “The [Manhattan] market is softer at the top and then gets tighter as you move lower,” says Jonathan Miller, president and chief executive officer of
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Mortgage surge as APRA rules sidestepped

Australia's banking sector is continuing to write mortgages with gusto, with lending for home loans growing at more than three times the pace of … The rules, introduced by APRA in March, forced banks to limit interest-only lending to 30 per cent of all new business and hold to a 10 per cent growth cap on
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Aflac Invests $75 Million in NXT Capital

Supplemental insurer Aflac Inc. (NYSE:AFL) has increased its stake in CRE financing provider NXT Capital by $75 million. As part of the expanded relationship, NXT Capital will manage a portfolio of commercial real estate mortgage loans for Aflac. Last spring, Aflac Global Investments, Aflac's asset
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International Business Machines (IBM) PT Set at $152.00 by Societe Generale

Vetr raised International Business Machines from a buy rating to a strong-buy rating and set a $165.26 target price for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 15th. Zacks Investment Research cut International Business Machines from a hold rating to a sell rating in a research report on
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US Tax Reforms Drive Favorable Commercial Real Estate Loan Pricing

Combined Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily loan purchase volume reached a new record of $139 billion in 2017–up from $112.6 billion in 2016. CBRE's Loan underwriting was slightly more aggressive in Q4 2017, as average loan-to-value ratios rose while debt yields fell. The percentage of
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Our Lifetime Mortgage TV ad

Our Lifetime Mortgage TV ad. 31 Jan 2018. Our latest TV advert is memorable, engaging and (crucially) doesn't conform to the stereotype of older age which is often portrayed in advertising. The campaign can be seen on a range of channels including ITV3, Channel 4, Dave and Really. The press
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Although Pending Sales Up, NAR Warns of Tax Law Implications

Although the December gain in sales, reported on Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) was a slim one, it made three … Jobs are plentiful, wages are finally climbing and the prospect of higher mortgage rates are perhaps encouraging more aspiring buyers to begin their search
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A California Lawmaker Wants to Ban Elon Musk's Flamethrowers

Elon Musk has now made nearly $9 million from the sale of flamethrowers—and his Boring Company is nearly sold out of the product. But Musk's product has just hit a bump in the road. A California assemblyman says he intends to introduce legislation that would prevent the sale of the sought-after item.
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Share Activity Lifted for Rockwell Automation Inc (ROK) and Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE …

Share Activity Lifted for Rockwell Automation Inc (ROK) and Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE …

Currently, the 14-day ADX for Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) is sitting at 23.31. Generally speaking, an ADX value from 0-25 would indicate an absent or weak trend. A value of 25-50 would support a strong trend. A value of 50-75 would identify a very strong trend, and a value of 75-100 would
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Mortgage Organization Kazakhstan Mortgage Company announces changes in Board of Directors

/KASE, January 31, 2018/ – Mortgage Organization Kazakhstan Mortgage Company (Almaty), whose securities are officially listed on Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE), has notified KASE of changes in its Board of Directors (in Kazakh and Russian)
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Shifting Saudi food buying patterns spurs exporters confidence

With Saudi's domestic food producers receiving a confidence boost for their dairy, snacks, ice-cream, mineral water, tea and coffee production, a host of international suppliers are also reaping rewards from increasing demand for globally-branded baby food, energy drinks and canned foods in the Gulf's
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Housing market outlook for KC in 2018

… to once again be a seller's market. Economist Elliot Eisenberg sat down with 41 Action News Anchor Cynthia Newsome to give his insight on what home buyers and sellers in the Kansas City area can expect in the upcoming year. Eisenberg discussed the shortage of available homes and steps buyers
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MJC I-Ching Research Centre – Bringing Good Fortune, Harmony and Prosperity to Real Estate …

The ancient practice of feng shui was developed in China over 3,000 years ago, but it can still bring good fortune, balance and harmony to our busy lives, today. Feng shui is particularly important to real estate development projects which need to integrate feng shui elements in the design process to help
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How to close a real estate deal using Bitcoin

Daniel de la Vega is a Bitcoin believer. But his faith comes with a catch. As president of One Sotheby's International Realty, he had seen the potential of the cryptocurrency and others like it to shake up the real estate market. But de la Vega's research also gave him pause. Concerns over the currencies'
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What Does Mondelez International Inc's (NASDAQ:MDLZ) Share Price Indicate?

This high level of volatility gives investors the opportunity to enter into the stock, and potentially buy at an artificially low price. A question to answer is whether Mondelez International's current trading price of $44.34 reflective of the actual value of the large-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us
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Three Things You Didn't Know About Residential Sale Leaseback

Mortgage brokers who are currently offering HELOC loans, reverse mortgages and other equity extraction loans ought to consider throwing their hat in the ring with residential sale leaseback, the option also known as “sell and stay.” This real estate product is brand new to the market and gives brokers
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Cash Flow Killers To Your Real Estate Investment

Every seasoned investor should be familiar with the obvious expenses that go into a rental analysis when determining if a potential investment property will be profitable. There's the mortgage, the taxes, the insurance, the reserve fund, the maintenance; if all these add up to be less than the monthly rent,
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Robots are coming for your jobs, warn panellists

Automation and centralisation will be the “next wave” of evolution in the securities financing market, according to speakers at the Global Funding and Financing Summit in Luxembourg. The headcount of securities lending market will shrink as automation takes over the heavy lifting of the back office,
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Sex for rent offered by creepy landlord, seedy underbelly of UK housing market culture exposed

While the Welsh man's sleazy proposition may have riled some people on social media, research indicates that offering such an arrangement is not uncommon. A YouGov poll, conducted for housing charity Shelter, revealed that 250,000 women in Britain have been offered free or reduced rent in
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Paris Is City of Fintech Love for Startups Seeking Bank Hookups

Fintech solutions have become a competitive tool for banks as online consumption and transactions have soared. Global investment in fintech was $8.2 billion in the first nine months of last year, according to a KPMG report. At the Paris gathering — on Tuesday and Wednesday — about 140 firms from
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Union Budget 2018 Must Compensate The Adverse Effects Of GST, DeMo And RERA, Expect Real …

The real estate and construction sector in India is expected to be the third-largest globally by 2030, contributing over 15% to the Indian GDP, according to a report jointly released by National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) and KPMG in August 2016. It is also expected to be the largest
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Better Breaks Through in Online Purchase Mortgages, Funds $157 Million in Home Purchase …

NEW YORK–(Business Wire)–Better Mortgage, a digital mortgage company focused on improving access to home financing for a new generation of homeowners, announced that it originated over $157 million in purchase mortgages in 2017, over 1500% growth from the $10 MM in purchase mortgages
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Opinion: 5 highflying bank stocks that are still a buy

However its Consumer & Community Banking division is by far its largest arm, booking $12 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter, almost half of its $25.5 billion in managed revenue for the quarter. That allows outperformance of this division to really move the needle, even as other divisions like its
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NT housing market ends year with a bounce

The Alice Springs market provided the largest bounce. REINT chief executive, Quentin Kilian looked to US President Donald Trump for inspiration: “Well, real estate is always good, as far as I'm concerned.” “While 2017 finished out with a small bounce in house sales, volumes and median price, it is a
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Hong Kong's Shui On Land says controlling shareholder in talks with banks

A media report said Lo, who owns around 57 percent of the Hong Kong-listed company, was in talks with banks for financing in preparation for taking the … on robust residential sales, but it expects sales growth in the second half to taper off amid property curbs and a likely slowdown in mortgage lending.
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Rising Rates Finally Make a Dent in Mortgage Apps

Mortgage activity suffered its first downturn of 2018 last week, breaking a three-week winning streak. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports that applications for both refinancing and purchasing were lower on a seasonally adjusted basis during the week ended January 26. An adjustment to
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Bfsg LLC Acquires 2522 Shares of Vanguard Total International Bond Etf (BMV:BNDX)

Bfsg LLC boosted its stake in shares of Vanguard Total International Bond Etf (BMV:BNDX) by 1.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F … Moneywise Inc. now owns 60,587 shares of the company's stock valued at $3,294,000 after buying an additional 3,732 shares in the last quarter.
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Capitec issue highlights importance of ethics in unsecured lending

OVER-indebtedness among poor South Africans places strain on families, society and the economy. Adequately managing this debt is a vital concern for banks, which are mandated to extend necessary services – like credit – to the underserved; protect the deposits with which they are entrusted; and
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A Guide to the Pitfalls of Buying Real Estate in Costa Rica

A Guide to the Pitfalls of Buying Real Estate in Costa Rica

Making the decision to buy real estate is always exciting, especially if you are doing so in a foreign country for the first time. There are many aspects to take into consideration before you decide to invest in real estate, this applies for any country in the world, but if you are buying real estate in Costa Rica
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Technology? Samsung Has Something Cooler

These are, of course, important to the top and bottom lines of any company. But like TSMC, Samsung's investors should keep an eye on the bigger prize: buckets of cash and management's willingness to hand it out. This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Bloomberg LP and its owners.
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Family Hopes Baby Tooth Banking Will Help Cure Boy's Diabetes

A Citrus Heights family is clinging to hope, desperate to find a cure for their son Austin's type-1 diabetes. The family is shining a light on the practice of “tooth banking”, preserving their kids' baby teeth so stem cells can be harvested for future use in treating disease.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf weak in early trade, real estate pulls down Dubai

DUBAI, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Gulf stock markets were mostly weak in early trade on Wednesday with real estate shares pulling down Dubai and petrochemicals … The Dubai index was 1.0 percent lower as blue chip Emaar Properties sank 2.2 percent; Union Properties , Deyaar and DAMAC also slid.
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IRR Report: Cautious Optimism for Moderate, Steady Growth in 2018

The 25th edition of the firm's annual CRE forecast provides a detailed look at the local and national commercial real estate market across five key property types – office, industrial, retail, hospitality and multifamily. It also examines economic trends and how they are affecting interest rates, capital markets
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Home builder DR Horton's profit drops 8.5%

D.R. Horton reported first-quarter profit and revenue on Wednesday above Wall Street estimates as the largest U.S. home builder sold more homes in a robust housing market. Orders, an indicator of future revenue for home builders, rose 16.4 percent to 10,753 homes in the quarter, a reflection of how
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Together boosts funding with additional £150 million

Gary Beckett, group managing director and chief treasury officer at Together said: “Alongside our established securitisations and recent successful debut RMBS (residential mortgage-backed security), our bonds are an important cornerstone of financing the continued growth of our loan book. “This bond
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Welles Bowen merges with national real estate firm

Welles Bowen Realtors of Toledo said it is merging with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, a Pittsburgh-based firm that is the nation's third-largest real estate company with 259 offices in eight states and more than 9,000 sales associates. “The Howard Hanna values and company philosophy closely
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Georgia's Credit Unions benefit from strong US economy in third quarter 2017

That about matches the average 10.5-percent year-over-year loan growth for credit unions nationally. Notably, members continued to increase their new automobile borrowing on a year-over-year basis in the third quarter. New car loans grew by 12.7-percent year-over-year. First mortgage loans and
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Financial watchdog urges interest-only mortgage holders to take action

The UK's financial watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reached out to people with interest-only mortgages to urge them to contact their lender after discovering that many have still not sought guidance on their repayment options. Nearly one in five mortgage customers have an
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Scoop founder targets international buyers

We were determined to focus more on British designers, such as House of Stars and Ragyard, because I wanted to bring a more international buyer to Scoop. We've seen more buyers from Europe and the Far East, including some Japanese buyers and lots from France and Belgium. What's the mood
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These were the largest Manhattan real estate loans in December

New real estate debt in Manhattan spread out slower in than in previous months in December. What with the holidays, perhaps the city's property owners decided to hold back until returning from a seasonal tarriance in South Florida. And so, the month's top 10 loans only totaled $1.8 billion, compared to
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FY2018 EPS Estimates for Honeywell International Inc. (HON) Increased by Analyst

Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) – Investment analysts at William Blair upped their FY2018 EPS estimates for Honeywell International in a … Cowen restated a “buy” rating and issued a $168.00 price target on shares of Honeywell International in a research report on Monday, January 22nd.
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State of the Union, Samsung Stock Split, Blackstone: CEO Daily for January 31, 2018

We'll bypass the political punditry and partisan applause this morning, and just report the key economic highlights from the president's 90-minute State of the Union speech. “Since the election we have created 2.4 million new jobs, including 200,000 new jobs in manufacturing alone. After years and
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Sotheby's International Realty in association with CII to host Global Luxury Realty Conclave

The event will cover an extensive range of topics of interest to the stakeholders such as 'International Real Estate and Buying Behavior of Global Indians'; 'Branded Residences and Investment Opportunities'; 'Global Mobility Through Citizenship and Investments: Increasing Trends'; 'Luxury Homes for
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Mortgage lender raises the roof over leasehold solar panels

The Council of Mortgage Lenders says getting a mortgage on such a property should not be a problem provided the lease and technology fulfil the list of requirements agreed by the banking sector. However, different lenders have different policies. The managing agent in question failed to respond to a
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Liberty Mutual Shops $1 Billion in Private Equity, Real Estate

Liberty Mutual Insurance is seeking bids on roughly $1 billion of its private-equity and real estate stakes, said people familiar with the matter. The Boston insurer joins a wave of investors that have explored cashing out of private-equity interests in the past year, as a stock market rally, at least until recently
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3 Marketing Trends to Watch

An example of an AI-powered chatbot is Apartment Ocean, which integrates with Facebook Messenger and helps real estate businesses automate the initial conversation with potential clients. The chatbot asks pertinent questions (those a real estate professional would ask initially) to understand a
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EU finance advisors back 'less risky' energy efficiency loans

“Energy efficient lending is less risky,” a European Commission official told EURACTIV, saying banks are already looking at ways of providing “more favourable prudential treatment” to energy saving programmes, such as building renovation loans to homeowners. For instance, the European Mortgage
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Newfi Lending creates capital markets SVP role

“The addition of John to our growing team is a major step in developing our bench strength here at Newfi Lending,” CEO Steve Abreu said. “By adding domain experts like John to our management team, we're deepening our organizational capabilities as well as expanding our ability to find the broad
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IU plans $99M housing, dining complex for Bloomington campus

IU plans $99M housing, dining complex for Bloomington campus

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana University officials are proposing a new $99 million student housing and dining complex for the school's Bloomington campus. The new complex would include several buildings near the existing McNutt Quadrangle residence halls on the northern side of the IU
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Shanghai banking regulator tightens rules on acquisition loans for property projects – sources

Commercial banks that fail to strictly enforce the acquisition loan rules will be suspended from associated business and face fines, the Shanghai banking regulator said, according to the sources. The Shanghai CBRC has also prohibited banks from providing any sort of loans to property projects without
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EXCLUSIVE: Carlyle billion-dollar appeal lodged

Exonerating the directors of any wrongdoing and clearing Carlyle Group of liability over the collapse of CCC, which was linked to doomed residential mortgage-based securities issued by United States mortgage association Fannie Mae and home loan corporation Freddie Mac, Lieutenant Bailiff Hazel
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19 Cascade Road South Hobart Tas 7004

Lifestyle and location. 2 bedrooms House for Sale. Buyers looking in te $625000+ price range. 19 Cascade Road South Hobart Tas 7004. Listed by Charlotte Peterswald For Property Sales – Battery Point. Features: Living Areas, Toilets, Floorboards, Built-in Wardrobes, Reverse-cycle Air Conditioning,
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Full Text: President Donald Trump's 2018 State of the Union Address

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: Less than 1 year has passed since I first stood at this podium, in this majestic chamber, to speak on behalf of the American People — and to address their concerns, their hopes, and their
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Futuregrowth Unmoved on Lending as Eskom Eyes Bond-Market Return

Cape Town-based Futuregrowth Asset Management, which oversees about 177 billion rand ($15 billion), halted lending to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. in 2016, citing concerns over governance and financial management. While the publication of overdue financial statements this week was a step in the
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Tipton's online-banking bill sails through House vote

A measure that would allow consumers to open bank accounts using information on their driver's license or identification card is awaiting action in the Senate. The Making Online Banking Initiation Legal and Easy Act of 2017, House Resolution 1457 by U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Colo., passed the House
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Nintendo Just Had Its Best Third Quarter in Eight Years Thanks to Booming Switch Demand

A Nintendo Switch exhibit during the Electronic Entertainment Expo E3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in June. Christian Petersen Getty Images. By Reuters. 6:33 AM EST. Japanese videogames maker Nintendo Co Ltd reported its biggest third-quarter operating profit in eight years, driven by
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Walmart May Buy a Stake in India's Answer to Amazon

U.S. retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc is in advanced talks to buy a minority stake in India's leading homegrown e-commerce firm Flipkart, the Economic Times newspaper said on Tuesday. Walmart could acquire a stake of 15% to 20% in Bengaluru-headquartered Flipkart, the main challenger to U.S. tech
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BRAWL demands removal of NAMB president John Stevens

The petition currently has 535 signatures, with an ultimate goal of 1,000 signatures. HousingWire reached out to NAMB to ask its opinion on the matter, but the organization refused to comment.
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Rising interest rates cause a 2.6% pullback in weekly mortgage applications

Total mortgage application volume fell 2.6 percent last week as rates moved higher, the Mortgage Bankers Association says. Volume remains 6.6 percent higher than the same week one year ago. Applications to refinance a home loan, which are most sensitive to even the smallest moves in interest
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Let's not get distracted by offplan's dominance in Dubai

It has been a source of some curiosity therefore that there has been so much consternation expressed at the dominance of the same trend in Dubai's real estate. There have been some differences that are worth pointing out, namely that in Dubai, primary markets have thus far been driven by retail capital
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Santander retains half of mortgages online with stable gross lending

Gross lending was by-and-large flat in the 2017 calendar year to £25.5bn, slightly down from £25.8bn in 2016. The banks's net mortgage lending increased £600m year-on-year to £154.9bn, amid a focus on customer service, retention and pricing. Transaction volumes through the Santander's online
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Should You Buy Sapiens International Corporation NV (NASDAQ:SPNS) Now?

This high level of volatility gives investors the opportunity to enter into the stock, and potentially buy at an artificially low price. A question to answer is whether Sapiens International's current trading price of $12.03 reflective of the actual value of the small-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us
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Time for action on interest-only mortgage deals as homeowners risk LOSING THEIR HOUSES

Dean Mirfin, chief product officer at specialist adviser Key Retirement, said lenders must do more: “Borrowers need to believe their lender is trying to help find a solution, but the message is not getting through.” New danger: Ishaan Malhi, chief executive of online mortgage broker Trussle.com, said the
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Bitcoin Is the New Gold

I hate to say I told you so, but … well, I told you so. Bitcoin, 1 while still a popular financial asset, is looking less and less like a currency. Online payments company Stripe is ending Bitcoin support. It cites several reasons for doing so: [Bitcoin] transaction confirmation times have risen substantially; this,
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Brexit Bulletin: Not Quitting

Free to Trade | Trade Secretary Liam Fox, a veteran Brexit campaigner, warned in an interview with Bloomberg he won't accept a deal with the EU that stops the U.K. signing trade accords with other countries. His comments follow reports that some of May's officials believe the U.K. should replicate
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EA Confirms New Battlefield Game Coming in 2018

Reports indicate that Electronic Arts' next move is to release yet-another Battlefield title later this year, one that should land just in time for the 2018 holiday … The EA crew also spoke on some other company matters, including the status of Respawn's upcoming Star Wars game as well as the impact of
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Security National Trust Co. Reduces Holdings in Baxter International Inc (BAX)

Gofen & Glossberg LLC IL boosted its position in Baxter International by 1.3% in the second quarter. Gofen & Glossberg LLC IL now owns 15,354 shares of the medical instruments supplier's stock worth $930,000 after purchasing an additional 203 shares during the last quarter. Thrivent Financial For
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Trades Urge Senate Passage of Reg Overhaul Plan, But Divisions Remain

The bill also includes a provision that “provides that certain mortgage loans that are originated and retained in portfolio by an insured depository institution or an insured credit union with less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets will be deemed qualified mortgages under the Truth in Lending Act
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Canola 'streaming' firm eyes mortgage business

Canola 'streaming' firm eyes mortgage business

A Saskatchewan company that offers farmers cash up front for canola to be grown later is now tentatively bringing its model to the farm mortgage business. Input Capital, which sources canola from Prairie growers through multi-year “streaming” contracts, announced Tuesday it has launched a “mortgage
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Texas Permanent School Fund Has $14.62 Million Holdings in American International Group Inc …

Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC boosted its holdings in shares of American International Group by 121.9% during the 3rd quarter. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC now owns 15,631,331 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $959,607,000 after buying an additional 8,586,682
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FOURTUNE RESEDENCY 1 BHK ON INSTALLMENT

LAGOON REAL ESTATE LLC presents to you 2 bhk apartment for sale in FORTUNE TOWER Ajman Type : 1 Bhk (big…
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Signs of Old Age Abound in a Bull Market Closing In on History

Two days of violent price action in U.S. stocks and now everyone's worried the party's over. It's been a long celebration. In a little more than a year since Donald Trump was elected president, the S&P 500 Index has yet to have a down month, and $8 trillion of equity value has been created. Looking
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Team of Fortune

Buy Team of Fortune by nikitsan on AudioJungle. “Team of Fortune” is a … Corporate motivational piece for background support in your business presentations, promo, s…
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Traits Of A Successful Real Estate Investor

Edgardo Defortuna's Fortune International Group is recognized as a leader in high-end luxury real estate throughout South Florida, Latin America and Europe. Defortuna came to Miami in 1983 from Argentina with a degree in electrical and mechanical engineering starting his company that year. Today
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International Paper Co (IP) Stake Lessened by CENTRAL TRUST Co

Piedmont Investment Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of International Paper by 0.5% during the second quarter. Piedmont Investment Advisors LLC now owns 4,335 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $245,000 after purchasing an additional 20 shares during the period.
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Residential mortgage loans in negative equity December quarter 2017

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced today the results of its latest survey on residential mortgage loans (RMLs) in negative equity. Surveyed authorized institutions did not report any RMLs in negative equity at end-December 2017. It is important to note that the figures derived from this survey
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Is Btb Real Estate Invt (BTBIF) Headed Towards a Reversal? STC In Focus

Btb Real Estate Invt (BTBIF) are in trader's focus this week as the Schaff Trend Cycle indicator has trending higher consistently over the past week. Investors will be watching to see if the price level breaches the overbought signal at 75, which would suggest the strong likelihood of a near-term pullback.
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Indirect Auto Lending: GAO Opinion Sets Wheels in Motion for Regulatory Clarity

A recent finding by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) could have a significant impact on the indirect auto lending industry. Last month, the GAO issued an opinion declaring that a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Bulletin, issued on March 21, 2013, titled “Indirect Auto
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Signaling Crackdown, SEC Boss Emerges as Crypto Skeptic-in-Chief

Several weeks after becoming the top cop for U.S. markets last May, Jay Clayton began reading everything he could get his hands on about Bitcoin, realizing it was quickly evolving from a method of payment to a global investment craze. Since then, the Securities and Exchange Commission chairman
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WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN

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Take the Full Deduction on Mortgage Interest Ahead of the New Tax Law

Acquisition debt: This is a debt where you used the mortgage proceeds to buy, build or substantially renovate a home. Typically, acquisition debt represents the main part of a mortgage interest deduction. To qualify for a deduction, the loan must be secured by a qualified residence, such as your principal
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Liberty buys MoneyPlace in personal loan push

Non-bank lender Liberty has purchased MoneyPlace, in a deal that will provide the marketplace lender with funding flexibility to target rivals SocietyOne and RateSetter along with the personal loan books of the big four banks. The acquisition suggests brokers, which facilitate half of all mortgages, will
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Historic church to become a music school

He said he plans to close on the church building as soon as the title company can process the transaction. “I will then set up a nonprofit corporation so that the youth music school and orchestra can begin in earnest as soon as possible,” DeWolf said. He added that he will allow church members to “use
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Sydney home prices fall for fifth consecutive month in 'controlled slowdown'

CoreLogic publishes its final growth figures for January on Thursday and Mr Lawless said he expected the results to show a softer Sydney housing market pulling down national growth figures. The median price of a home across Australia as a whole would likely drop 0.5 per cent for the month, with the
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Allstate rolls out new whole life insurance plan

Allstate Insurance Company, a US-based personal lines insurer, has rolled out a new whole life insurance plan that guarantees death benefits, cash values and premiums. Dubbed Allstate Whole Life Advantage, the new plan offers death benefit that never decreases until premiums are paid. In the event
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HK Financials Offers Smart Tips for High Returns in Commercial Real Estate

“Commercial real estate requires the investor to be very active in monitoring the economy and the sector in question. New trends such as mobility, online e-commerce are changing the way markets operate. To get long term or higher returns, investors should therefore keep track of the overall picture and
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Al Ramz Capital Obtained Securities Lending And Borrowing License In Dubai Financial Market …

Al Ramz Corporation Investment and Development P.J.S.C. (ALRAMZ), has announced that its subsidiary, Al Ramz Capital, has obtained a license for securities lending and borrowing from the Dubai Financial Market. This achievement aims to create an added value for the company's shareholders and
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China's Belt and Road Lending Set to Rise, Morgan Stanley Says

China's sweeping push to increase international trade and infrastructure investment will likely get a boost this year from government support and better financial conditions in recipient countries, according to Morgan Stanley. Investment to nations along the route of President Xi Jinping's signature Belt
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Budget 2018: What the non-banking financial companies expect from FM Jaitley

Budget 2018: What the non-banking financial companies expect from FM Jaitley

Currently, in India, the banking outreach to certain segments is still lower. In such a situation, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have come to the rescue of unbanked areas to cater to the funding requirements. Like banks, even NBFCs are regulated by RBI and are mandated to follow stringent
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Ex-NFL safety Wesley Miller tackles research at Texas A&M Real Estate Center

Former NFL safety Wesley Miller plans to tackle the issues surrounding real estate in the classroom this semester. The Texas A&M Real Estate Center, part of Mays Business School, added Miller, a research associate, to its team in January of 2017. Since joining, Miller's work has focused on topics such
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BRIEF-Meiho Enterprise sells real estate properties

BRIEF-Meiho Enterprise sells real estate properties. Reuters Staff. 1 Min Read. Jan 31 (Reuters) – Meiho Enterprise Co Ltd. * Says it sells a Tokyo-based real estate property and a Chiba-based real estate property on Jan. 31, at undisclosed price. Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/4Ra4mF; goo.gl/EegNks.
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Northern Capital Management LLC Has $4.36 Million Holdings in Vanguard Total International …

Northern Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:VXUS) by 101.5% in the … Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 384,706 shares of the company's stock valued at $19,874,000 after buying an additional 126,517 shares during the
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H&M Is Launching a New Store 'Afound' to Sell External Brands

Fashion retailer H&M said on Wednesday it would open far fewer stores in 2018 as it responds to the shift to shopping online and announced plans to launch a new outlet to sell external brands alongside its own ranges. Following decades of rapid expansion, the world's second-biggest clothes group
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Flagstaff housing prices continue 5-year climb

On top of increasing prices, selection continued to be slim for buyers who were looking for a home at or below the median sale price. According to the Northern Arizona Multiple Listing Service, there are 15 homes in the city priced at or below $375,000. Of those homes, 11 are in Presidio in the Pines,
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Collections Coordinator – Consumer lending

Our client, a fintech company specializing in alternative consumer lending, is in search of an experienced collections coordinator ideally with 4+ years of consumer lending experience. This position…
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County joins statewide cannabis authority, promotes industry regulation, data collection, banking …

Salinas >> After taking the lead on regulating cannabis, Monterey County became one of the first to join a statewide oversight agency aimed at collecting regulatory data and improving access to financial services for the emerging industry. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a
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Hamptons Cheat Sheet: Local home prices rose at the end of 2017, Compass lures Elliman broker …

Clockwise from top left: Anthony Scaramucci bought a $7.5 million mansion in Water Mill, the Goose Creek estate in Wainscott lists for $16M, Matthew Breitenbach jumps from Elliman to Compass, and the East Hampton … Michael Schultz and Susan Ryan of Corcoran Group Real Estate have the listing.
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Outlook on lending

Outlook on lending. This article was published on January 31st, 2018. This article was originally published in Propertyfinder Trends 2017, Vol 3. The anticipated interest rate hike has yet to come to fruition and banks are remaining competitive with very marginal increases in rates. What does this mean
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Family Hopes Baby Tooth Banking Will Help Cure Teen's Diabetes

CITRUS HEIGHTS (CBS13) – A Citrus Heights family is clinging to hope, desperate to find a cure for their son Austin's type-1 diabetes. “If it works, you hit the lottery,” said Stance Schudy, Austin's father. The family is shining a light on the practice of “tooth banking”, preserving their kids' baby teeth so stem
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The Daily Prophet: When Does `Buy the Dip' Start to Kick In?

Specifically, the market for Treasury bills is showing signs of stress in securities due early March, according to Bloomberg News's Alexandra Harris. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who is currently employing extraordinary measures to avoid hitting the federal debt ceiling, said in Senate testimony
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Millions of Fortune 500 email credentials found on the dark web

About 10 percent of the email credentials of all those employed at Fortune 500 companies have been leaked on the dark web, according to a new study. The VeriCloud report, which included data from a three-year period, that looked at 27 million Fortune 500 staffers and found about 2.7 million
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Christopher Kimball Speaks at GC Catalog Conference in Atlanta

GC Buying Group wrapped up a successful 15th annual Start the Year Member Conference and Vendor Showcase on January 10 and 11 at AmericasMart during the International Gift and Home Furnishings Show in Atlanta. The Dallas-based buying group reported “record high numbers” for retail
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Second-Hand Store Find Unveils Top-Secret Australian Documents

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's top bureaucrat is conducting an urgent probe after hundreds of classified documents spanning the inner workings of five Australian governments were found in a second-hand furniture store. Martin Parkinson, the head of the Department of the Prime Minister and
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Senior Business Analyst- Investment Banking

The Group employs 151,000 people worldwide in three key businesses: Retail Banking & Financial Services: Société Générale serves 30 million individual customers worldwide. Global Investment Management & Services: Société Générale is one of the largest banks in the euro-zone in terms of assets
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New digital and technology centre for real estate set up in Gurugram

“The Digital & Technology Centre in Gurugram is a game changer for real estate and technology development in India. This centre will not only pioneer a new generation of best-in-class technology solutions to address the growing digitization needs of the realty sector but serve as a major drawcard for
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Up to 1.7million people with interest-only mortgages risk losing their homes if they do not find a …

Up to 1.7 million homeowners with interest-only mortgages have been told they risk losing their homes if they do not find a way to clear their debts. In a rare stark warning, the City watchdog urged homeowners with interest-only mortgages they are struggling to repay to seek help from their bank or a debt
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Almost half of home owners have changed mortgage provider

The FINANCIAL — Home owners around the world are switching mortgage providers in large numbers according to HSBC's new Beyond the Bricks survey, The value of home. The survey of more than 10,000 people in 10 countries finds that almost half (44%) of home owners with a mortgage have ever
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EU Can't Ensure UK Keeps Trade Perks During Brexit Transition

EU Can't Ensure UK Keeps Trade Perks During Brexit Transition

Barnier discusses the status of existing trade deals during the Brexit transition at a news conference in Brussels. European Union chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier warned the U.K. that it risks the sudden expiry of trade deals that it now has access to as a member of the bloc, as three-way
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How over 46000 wealthy immigrants took a back door into Vancouver and Toronto's housing markets

Over 46,000 wealthy immigrants took a back door into Vancouver and Toronto's housing markets over the past three decades, according to custom Census data obtained exclusively by Global News. That back door is the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP). Established in 1986, it offers
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Comvest Credit Partners Raises $836M For Fourth Direct Lending Fund

The middle-market direct lending unit of alternative investment company Comvest Partners has raised $836 million in capital commitments for its fourth direct lending fund. The new fund, named Comvest Capital IV, was raised by the company's Comvest Credit Partners affiliate and substantially
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Scroupie Spotlight: How Kaylyn Parker Screwed Her 9-to-5 in Mortgage Sales and Became an In …

We have some smart AF members and it's about time you got to know (and learn from) 'em. And we're gonna kick it all of with Kaylyn Parker! She screwed her 9-to-5 in mortgage sales last year after going all-in on her social media management business and in this episode she's sharing how she did it.
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Trump Took Credit for the 'Lowest Rate Ever Recorded' of African-American Unemployment. The …

President Donald Trump once again touted a record-low unemployment rate among African Americans in his State of the Union address Tuesday night, crediting his administration's policies for the improvement. “African-American unemployment stands at the lowest rate ever recorded, and
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TABLE-Hong Kong's December drawndown mortgage loans fall 12.1 pct m/m

Jan 31 (Reuters) – New mortgage loans drawn down in Hong Kong totalled HK$23.2 billion ($2.97 billion) in December, down 12.1 percent from a month earlier, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) data showed on Wednesday. Following is the breakdown of data from the authority: 2017 2017 Dec
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Brexit Worries Steer Top Irish Investor Toward Emerging Markets

Aberdeen Standard Investments Ltd.'s Irish managed fund posted a 9.3 percent return in 2017, compared with an Irish active managed funds average of 7.3 percent, according to Rubicon Investment Consultancy. While Adam Rudd, investment director at the firm's multi-asset team, is based in Edinburgh,
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Latvian banks see profit shrink by nearly half in 2017

RIGA, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) — Latvian banks saw their aggregate profit shrink by nearly a half last year with 236.1 million earned in 2017, the banking regulator informed on Tuesday. According to the information released by the Financial and Capital Market Commission (FCMC), 10 Latvian banks and four
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Fortune Street, Coomera, Gold Coast

Has a pool. All new furniture $55k spent on renovations. Rooms have beds and bedding provided 3 out of 4 rooms have built-in wardrobes the fourth …
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Asset & Wealth Management – Private Bank – Lending Advisor Team Lead

Partner with Chicago Market Managers and Regional Practice Lead to direct a single Lending Solutions team to serve all client segments of The Private Bank. Primary Function: A key member of the J.P. Morgan Private Bank team of specialists, the Team Lead Lending Advisor manages our most
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Reston Real Estate: What Drives The Move?

This is a sponsored post from Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate. For a more complete picture of home sales in your neighborhood, contact her on Reston Real Estate. In real estate, one of the things that agents look for in buyers and sellers is motivation. People have to have sufficient motivation to
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Fujifilm Says It Will Cut 10000 Jobs at Its Xerox Joint Venture

Japan's Fujifilm Holdings said it is cutting 10,000 jobs globally at its joint venture with Xerox Corp (xrx, +0.03%) to cope with a decline in the photocopying business, amid speculation of a new deal between the two companies. Fujifilm owns 75% of the joint venture, called Fuji Xerox, which accounts for
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Banks embrace Islamic banking amid rising competition

As competition intensifies in the banking industry, some conventional banks in Nigeria are veering into the provision of Shari'a-compliant banking products through “Islamic Windows”. In fact, one such lender recently announced that it plans to apply for a stand-alone Non-Interest Bank (NIB) license,
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Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust Shares Cross Below 200 DMA

In trading on Tuesday, shares of Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (Symbol: PEI) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $11.31, changing hands as low as $11.29 per share. Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust shares are currently trading off about 3.4% on the day. The chart
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Credit Suisse Group Lowers CACI International (NYSE:CACI) to Neutral

Zacks Investment Research raised CACI International from a hold rating to a buy rating and set a $154.00 target price for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 10th. Stifel Nicolaus restated a buy rating and set a $165.00 target price on shares of CACI International in a research report on
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Melania Trump's Air Travel Cost Over $675000 Before She Moved to the White House

Before moving to the White House in June 2017, First Lady Melania Trump's travel on Air Force One cost more than $675,000. The First Lady took 21 flights between New York, Washington, and Florida over the course of three months while her son, Barron, finished the school year in New York City,
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Securities lending services provider of the year: Northern Trust

The securities lending market has been a difficult one for service providers for several years now. Customers are becoming more demanding: they want to see higher margins, better customer service and lower risk. Meanwhile, the regulatory environment is becoming ever more complex, for example,
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Philippines' M3, bank lending growth ease in December

MANILA, Jan 31 (Reuters) – The Philippine central bank on Wednesday released preliminary data for December domestic liquidity (M3) and bank lending. M3 (pct change yr/yr) Dec Nov Oct Sept Aug Jul. 11.9 14 14.8 14.5 15.4 13.5 Bank lending (pct change yr/yr) Total loans net of reverse 19.0 19.3
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Robotics and Cognitive Automation Required to Keep Banking From Drowning in Data

The explosive volume of unstructured data that banks are able to process every minute of every day is quickly approaching the point where it can no longer be managed by humans alone. What many banks are realizing is that technology possessing the power to mimic human action and judgment
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Northern Capital Management LLC Has $3.44 Million Holdings in American International Group Inc …

Northern Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of American International Group Inc (NYSE:AIG) by 4.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its … Bank of America cut their price target on shares of American International Group from $71.00 to $69.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a
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Baton Rouge home sales rise 3.7% in 2017, seller's market persists

Baton Rouge home sales rise 3.7% in 2017, seller's market persists

2017 was a strong year for the region's housing market, despite the continued recovery from the widespread flooding in August 2016, according to a new commentary from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors. Closed home sales rose 3.7% to 11,092 over the course of the year, the GBRAR
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This startup wants everyone to love their bank as much as they love their phone

“Banking is really, really boring. People don't care about banking. They use banks because it's a safe place to have their savings and salaries, but we don't know which kind of bank our friends are using because who cares?” D'Alessandro told Mashable. “The mission is to transform banking into
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Based on Housing, Realtor.com Predicts Super Bowl Winner

“Although there is no correlation between football and real estate, we made our pick based on what we know best: the housing market,” says Nate Johnson, chief marketing officer for realtor.com. “With strong home prices and fast days on market, there's no question that Boston currently has a more
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Brickell Bank Gets New Owner Years After Espirito Santo Bailout

The Portuguese bank's holding company, Espirito Santo International, filed for bankruptcy, citing $8.4 billion in debt, and the money-losing bank was bailed out by Portugal. Banco Espirito Santo is in liquidation and was to sell its ownership of Brickell Bank, said Dindy Yokel, Brickell Bank spokeswoman.
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How Wells Fargo is building its first-ever middle market team in Albany

Wells Fargo is expanding its middle market lending team in Albany, New York, after entering the market fresh with its hire Bryant Cassella, a well-known banker who spent decades at KeyBank, as regional vice president in 2016. Cassella joined Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) as regional vice president in
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Record Crypto Heist Raises the Appeal of a New Type of Exchange

A more than $500 million record heist from a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, the latest in a long line of high-profile hacks, is directing attention to a new kind of venue that makes it harder for would-be thieves. They're not, however, impervious to attack. Hackers typically steal money from crypto
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Austin execs buy back brokerage business from Kennedy-Wilson Holdings

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc. no longer has an Austin real estate brokerage after the local office broke off to form a new company called SynerMark Properties Inc. earlier this month. SynerMark Properties acquired Kennedy-Wilson's business, managing its 6 million square feet of property across several
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Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (ANH) Moves Lower on Volume Spike for January 29

Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (ANH) traded on unusually high volume on Jan. 29, as the stock lost 2.75% to close at $4.96. On the day, Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation saw 1.19 million shares trade hands on 4,264 trades. Considering that the stock averages only a daily volume of 568,260
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Major bank ditches “instant mortgage” plan

Westpac has dropped its plan to offer “instant mortgages” as banks' lending practices come under increased scrutiny. … A Westpac spokesperson said the bank took its lending duties seriously and that it was always looking for ways to improve its mortgage lending experience for customers while
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Indigenous groups in Federal Court to extend injunction against Adani over native title

But Wangun woman Murrawah Johnson, a spokeswoman for the Wangun and Jagalingou Family Council (WJFC), said the company did not have approval from her people or the related Jagalingou clan. Ms Johnson said the WJFC objected on four separate occasions to Adani building parts of its mine
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Compass reels in Southampton broker Matthew Breitenbach from Elliman

The Union Square-based firm said Monday it hired Douglas Elliman's Matthew Breitenbach — a top East End agent and son of the Corcoran Group's Susan Breitenbach — to join its Southampton office. The son of two real estate professionals, Breitenbach started in the business at the Corcoran Group,
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Why You Need To Look At This Factor Before Buying Ruixin International Holdings Limited (HKG …

If you are looking to invest in Ruixin International Holdings Limited's (SEHK:724), or currently own the stock, then you need to understand its beta in order to understand how it can affect the risk of your portfolio. Generally, an investor should consider two types of risk that impact the market value of 724.
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Fortune, Blanco Re-Sign with NCFC

CARY, N.C. – North Carolina FC announced on Monday it had re-signed Dre Fortune and Nelson Blanco for the upcoming 2018 USL season, pending league and federation approval. The midfield duo returns for a second season with the club and will look to continue to perform at the level that helped
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How to Turn Your IRA Into a Family Fortune

It is possible to have a somewhat modest retirement account turned into a family fortune, but you have to know how to do it. Don't leave your money exposed to positions where the IRS can potentially take over a third of your money in one fell swoop. Do some planning instead. Update those beneficiary
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Japan's Nomura bolsters its US investment banking team

TOKYO: Japan's Nomura Holdings Inc has beefed up its U.S. investment banking team as the brokerage and investment banking group looks to grab a bigger share of fees in the world's biggest economy. Nomura said in a statement late on Monday it had hired 15 senior bankers in the United States over
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Mortgage Loan Specialist Job in Richmond Area, VA

SunTrust has a career opportunity for a Mortgage Loan Specialist in Richmond Area, VA.
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Ameris Bank Announcements

Ameris Bank recently announced fourth quarter 2017 financial results, the signing of a definitive merger agreement to acquire Hamilton State Bancshares, and the signing of a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire the remainder of outstanding shares of US Premium Finance. Read more.
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Sorry, homeowners: London is now officially a "buyer's market"

London's housing market is at a critical point, new figures have revealed, with heavy discounting by homeowners desperate to sell their properties tipping the capital into a buyer's market. The average home in London is now sold at four per cent below its original asking price, up from just 0.5 per cent in
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VMware Shares Drop Amid Reports on Reverse Merger With Dell Technologies

VMware shares are tanking amid a report that the data center software company is considering buying Dell Technologies. VMware shares fell nearly 13% to $130.87 in mid-day trading on Monday after CNBC published a story on a possible reverse merger between Dell and VMware. The CNBC report
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Tucson Real Estate: Indoor baseball training facility to open on Oracle Road

Michael Coretz, of Commercial Real Estate Group of Tucson, represented the tenant. David Volk and Bruce Suppes, of CBRE, represented the landlord, Holualoa Pioneer LLC. Riesgo Barbershop leased 1,608 square feet at 661 W. Valencia Road from GS Property Investments LLC. Robert J. Nolan, of
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Banking Cooperation Talks With Swiss Envoy

Banking Cooperation Talks With Swiss Envoy

T he governor of the Central Bank of Iran on Monday met with the ambassador of Switzerland in Tehran to discuss improvements in the banking system and the possibility of Iranian lenders opening branches in the Alpine country. “Iranian banks are now operating within the framework of international
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Sage lending

2 million to settle charges brought against the bank by the Department of Justice, which accused the Sage Bank of Sage Lending Solutions in Nunawading, reviews by real people. is a business consulting service located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Simply sign out a book, enjoy Employees need fair
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Texas Banking Commissioner Strikes AriseBank with Cease and Desist Order

Throughout the write-up, the state of Texas lists a number of details, but it seems the main issue that the authority has with AriseBank's business is that the startup is using the term “bank” in its name and marketing materials. According to the order, the crypto company is not registered to do the business
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Verizon Drops Plan to Sell Phones From China's Huawei, Sources Say

ZTE plans to introduce a 5G-capable device in the U.S. at year-end or in early 2019, Lixin Cheng, chief executive officer of the company's mobile-device business, told Bloomberg News this month. Thus far, ZTE hasn't met the same level of pushback from the U.S. government as Huawei has.
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Mnuchin Says US Can Continue to Pay Its Bills Into February

“I respectfully urge Congress to act as soon as possible to protect the full faith and credit of the United States by increasing the statutory debt limit,” according to text of Mnuchin's testimony for the Senate banking panel that was obtained by Bloomberg. Failure to ultimately lift that cap could put the U.S. at
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Commercial Banking – Wholesale Lending Services – Business Resiliency Lead in Newark, DE

Chase has a career opportunity for a Commercial Banking – Wholesale Lending Services in Business Resiliency Lead.
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Baton Rouge area home sales rise 3.7 percent for 2017

The flood-stricken real estate market in Baton Rouge held its own in 2017, with the number of sales rising 3.7 percent and median prices gaining 1.4 percent despite an early sell-off of damaged properties, which, in many cases, came back on the market renovated and with much higher price tags.
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Senior Banking Lawyer – Join the market leader

They are known for their high level of compliance, confidentiality and finding adapted solutions for each client. With more than 70 employees, they tend to create a significant European presence in Luxembourg. In Luxembourg, the activity is growing and today they are looking for a banking lawyer to join
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January Total Home & Gift Market Reflects Renewed Retail Strength with More New Buyers …

Lighting: The largest residential lighting trade event in North America, Lightovation—Dallas International Lighting Show, welcomed buyers from around the world and featured 50,000 square feet of new and expanding showrooms including Modern Forms, Progress Lighting, Tech Lighting, and Arteriors.
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Nic Bottero

Nic Bottero has over 15 years of New York City luxury real estate experience, with eight of those years working alongside Erin Boisson Aries as the Senior Associate Broker in the Manhattan and Brooklyn markets. Prior to joining Erin, Nic spent nearly eight years as the Executive Vice President of one of
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Dynex Capital, Inc. (DX) Can't Be More Risky. Just Reaches 52-Week Low

Investors sentiment increased to 2.03 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.63, from 1.4 in 2017Q2. It is positive, as 5 investors sold Dynex Capital, Inc. shares while 25 reduced holdings. 18 funds opened positions while 43 raised stakes. 21.81 million shares or 6.86% more from 20.41 million shares in 2017Q2 were
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What is the biggest factor affecting Toronto's new construction market? This expert has the answer

While most of Toronto's housing market is off to a cooler start this January, many industry experts are predicting that tight economic fundamentals will keep the new construction market strong. The number one factor driving that strength? According to one industry expert, it's a booming population.
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Relationship Manager, Corporate Banking

Adherence to high standards of compliance requirements. Reporting to Corporate Banking Head, Bahrain. Job Background/context: Corporate Banking clients are a very important client segment for the Bahrain franchise. Citi Bahrain has relationships with large corporate and public sector clients across
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Mortgage rejections double as interest-only reset bites

One Sydney-based BDM and former mortgage broker says that one in three clients are unable to obtain a loan as a result of credit tightening policies implemented by lenders. Speaking to The Adviser, former eChoice broker and Mortgage Pros North Strathfield BDM Hank Hong said that an increasing
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Trump Administration Toughens Admission for Refugees

The Trump administration is toughening refugee admissions to the U.S. by digging deeper into the backgrounds of applicants from “high-risk” countries. The changes will not only “improve security” but “help us better assist legitimate refugees fleeing persecution,” Department of Homeland Security
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Time is Running Out to Freeze Your Equifax Credit Report for Free

Fortune has a helpful explainer about what to do, and the New York Times has a handy how-to guide for freezing your credit. Freezing your credit report is one way to protect yourself from identity theft. It keeps lenders from accessing your credit score and thereby prevents lenders from issuing new credit
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New Yorker of the Week – Jamie Maleszka

Jamie Maleszka, who teaches creative writing at The Fortune Society, was featured as NY1's New Yorker of the Week on January 29, 2018. Back. Share this. Media Item. Our vision is to foster a world where all who are incarcerated or formerly incarcerated will thrive as positive, contributing members of
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Sexual harassment widespread in mortgage lending, but rarely reported

More than 70% of women in the industry indicated they have had at least one experience that met the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's definition of sexual harassment, but only about 20% told someone in the chain of command about it, according to a survey by mPower, the Mortgage
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Mortgage rates jump to the highest point in 4 years, an ominous sign for spring housing

Home prices were already leaping due to a supply crisis, but now a surge in mortgage rates will make buying a home even more expensive.
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Fortune Customs office move on hold after officials meet

The Canadian Border Services Agency office in Fortune isn't moving — at least for now. Fortune Mayor Charles Penwell told CBC's On the Go on Monday that a dispute between the agency and the local port authority over rent had staff packing up over the weekend for an expected move to the RCMP
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