LIVE MARKETS-UK housebuilders hit a rough patch

LIVE MARKETS-UK housebuilders hit a rough patch

Reach him on Messenger to share your thoughts on market moves: danilo.masoni.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net UK HOUSEBUILDERS HIT A ROUGH PATCH (1515 GMT) The release of UK house price data today has focused analyst attention on one area of the British stock market which has been
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West Virginia Teachers Are Planning To Stage a Walkout This Week

Teachers across West Virginia plan to stage a statewide walkout this Thursday and Friday, amid escalating tensions regarding pay and health care. The work stoppage, though temporary, is meant as a shot across the bow to legislators. Service personnel throughout the state will also participate in the
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Democrats Seek Answers to CFPB's OFLEO Realignment

Fifty-three Democratic members of Congress called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to explain the decision by Acting Director Mick Mulvaney to reorganize the agency's Office of Fair Lending and Equal Opportunity (OFLEO), claiming that this action strips the office of its enforcement
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This role is required to understand customer needs and identify opportunities to promote TDCT products and services to the customers, referring them to appropriate team members or internal Bank partners. The Customer Service Representative reports to either the Manager Customer Service or
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MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: GGF Lending $1.9m to Microcredit Foundation Sunrise Sarajevo for …

Microcredit Foundation Sunrise Sarajevo, which the World Bank founded in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1996, recently borrowed EUR 1.5 million (USD 1.9 million) from the Green for Growth Fund (GGF), which is domiciled in Luxembourg, to on-lend to homeowners, farmers, and micro- and small
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Wisconsin home sales and prices increased in January

The market for existing homes in Wisconsin is off to a good start this year, with January sales and prices increasing from the same time in 2017. The Wisconsin Realtors Association said Monday there were 3,971 closings in January, or 2.8% more than 3,862 in January last year. The median price of
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RKF sued over botched sale of East Village commercial condo

RKF is facing a lawsuit involving a botched commercial condominium sale and an allegedly noisy fitness center in the East Village. The plaintiff, an investment fund known as Real Estate Discovery Ventures, claims it agreed to buy a commercial condo unit at 130 East 12th Street for about $8.1 million in
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ECB instructs national supervisor to impose moratorium on ABLV Bank

The Financial and Capital Markets Commission (FCMC) has imposed a moratorium on ABLV Bank, following a request by the European Central Bank (ECB). This means that temporarily, and until further notice, a prohibition of all payments by ABLV Bank on its financial liabilities has been imposed, and
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Ripple Moves to Revolutionize Traditional Banking

Easily rocketing into the top ten cryptocurrencies by market cap, Ripple is striking out against the archaic banking networks. The protocol was conceived as a solution for the slow backend that plagues financial institutions across the globe. Their current spot as the number three cryptocurrency has them
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UWM launches virtual eClosings for purchases in 16 states

While e-mortgages are making strides in the housing industry, eClosings are still rare. But UWM's solution allows borrowers to FaceTime or Skype with the notary, making it the first eClosing borrowers can complete remotely, the company previously told HousingWire. Other eClosing solutions require
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Fable Fortune launches February 22

Fable Fortune will leave Xbox Game Preview and Steam Early Access, and launch as a free-to-play title across Xbox One, Steam, and Windows 10 on February 22, developers Flaming Fowl Studios and Mediatonic announced. During its time in Early Access, the digital card game has added new
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Soon-to-Open Crossrail Line Could Be Boon to London Real Estate

In December, London's state-of-the-art £14.8 billion (US$20.7 million) railway, Crossrail, will open, and it's already providing a much needed feel-good boost to the city's fortunes. Since Brexit, things have been uncharacteristically wobbly in London's prime real estate market, which previously seemed to
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Deutsche Bank cuts up to 500 investment banking jobs

Deutsche Bank is cutting between 250 to 500 investment banking and trading jobs ahead of its 2017 bonus payouts in the latest round of restructuring under a five-year turnround plan. The lay-offs include some senior and mid-ranking bankers in New York and London, according to a person familiar with
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Property market shrinks for second month in row

The local property market flashed “blue” last month, pointing to contraction, with an index gauging the state of the market falling from the previous month, according to a survey conducted by the Chinese-language Housing Monthly magazine. The housing index last month dropped 0.4 percentage points
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Investors Title (ITIC) & Its Peers Head-To-Head Contrast

Investors Title (NASDAQ: ITIC) is one of 83 public companies in the “Property & Casualty Insurance” industry, but how does it compare to its peers? We will compare Investors Title to related companies based on the strength of its analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, earnings
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Q&A: What does Judge's stance on AIB mortgage debt transfer mean?

The judge found that AIB didn't notify Thompson when it transferred her debt from AIB plc to a separate entity AIB Mortgage Bank, in 2006, and it should have under the 1877 act. The judge's finding caused the bank concern as it didn't want any view taking hold that there was an uncertainty over a
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Schukar forms ESOP for USA Mortgage employees

Doug Schukar, founder and CEO of DAS Acquisition Co./USA Mortgage, has transferred 100 percent of his ownership in the company to employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP. The stock transfer to the ESOP — a defined benefit retirement plan with tax and other advantages
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First American Financial Corp (NYSE:FAF) Shares Sold by State Treasurer State of Michigan

The firm owned 39,800 shares of the insurance provider's stock after selling 1,800 shares during the period. State Treasurer State of Michigan's … The Company operates through the title insurance and services segment, and specialty insurance segment. The title insurance and services segment
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Deutsch Bank to clip investment banking wings

Germany's biggest commercial bank was about to lay off at least 250 employees in its corporate and investment banking division, the news agency Reuters reported Monday. Quoting a person familiar with the matter, Reuters said that the total number of job losses could rise to as many as 500, mainly
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Significant Statistics: Mortgage loans, military spending and flu hospitalizations

Significant statistics is a weekly series highlighting the numbers that make up San Antonio and South Texas. 14 percent: During the week of Jan. 29, more than 14 percent of Texas hospital visits were attributed to flu-like illnesses. This year's flu — a particularly aggressive strain — is at a peak not seen
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Is Buying SECURITY DEVICE INTERNATIONAL (OTCMKTS:SDEV) Here Good Idea?

Is Buying SECURITY DEVICE INTERNATIONAL (OTCMKTS:SDEV) Here Good Idea?

The stock of SECURITY DEVICE INTERNATIONAL (OTCMKTS:SDEV) registered a decrease of 77.46% in short interest. SDEV's total short interest was 7,100 shares in February as published by FINRA. Its down 77.46% from 31,500 shares, reported previously. With 29,300 shares average volume, it will
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Deutsche Bank cuts investment banking jobs

Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) has started cutting at least 250 jobs globally at its corporate and investment bank, and the layoffs could widen to more than 500, Bloomberg reports. Trading at the unit slumped 27% last quarter and fees from advising on deals and arranging debt and equity sales dipped 3%.
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FTBs look to fix for longer: Accord

First-time buyers are looking to fixed rates mortgages of longer lengths than they were 12 months ago according to Accord Mortgages. The lender says the number of applications it has received from first-time buyers for five-year fixed rates has more than doubled year-on-year. More than half (51 per
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Deutsche Bank to cut at least 250 investment banking jobs: Report

Deutsche Bank is cutting at least 250 investment banking jobs in locations including London and the United States, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters, adding that the figure could rise to as many as 500. Bloomberg earlier cited sources saying that Deutsche is trimming senior and mid-level
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'Fable Fortune' (ALL) Gets Release Date – Screens

Fable Fortune takes pioneering card game mechanics and combines it with Fable's most cherished moments. Choose from one of six Heroes each sporting diverse powers and cards, and set forth to crush your opponents under a hobbe-nailed boot in either classic PVP mode, or the fully integrated
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Engineers Gate Manager LP Acquires New Holdings in Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security logo Engineers Gate Manager LP bought a new stake in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 12,685 shares of the
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Latest: Minister moves to reassure mortgage holders as bank prepares to sell loans to vulture fund

Update 4.10pm: The Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty has said that legal people still have protection even if their mortgages are sold to a so-called 'vulture fund'. Permanent TSB plans to sell 20,000 distressed loans at a value of around €4bn. There have been calls for the government to block
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Someone Just Bought $400 Million Worth of Bitcoin

An anonymous trader has sunk $400 million—enough to buy New York State's most expensive home twice with change left over—into the cryptocurrency, raising his or her stake from 55,000 coins to more than 96,000 between Feb. 9 and Feb. 12. And that buy-in is already paying substantial returns.
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Russia's Escape From Junk Needs More Than Sanctions Reprieve

Russia got some breathing room from the U.S. on sanctions last month, but that may not be enough to convince rating companies to return its investment-grade credit score. Economic growth in the world's biggest energy exporter last year was “disappointing” and corporate lending is stagnant, according
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Atkore International Group Inc (ATKR) Position Lessened by Alambic Investment Management LP

FMR LLC increased its stake in Atkore International Group by 18.3% in the 2nd quarter. FMR LLC now owns 1,527,400 shares of the company's stock valued at $34,443,000 after buying an additional 235,900 shares during the period. Citigroup Inc. increased its stake in Atkore International Group by
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Spain's property market recovers pre-crisis levels

Spain's real-estate market, hit hard when a bubble burst in 2008, has recovered transaction levels last seen before the economic crisis even if property prices still remain lower, official figures showed Monday. Boosted by strong economic growth, close to 465,000 property sales or purchases were
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Current Mortgage Rates Flat With Markets Closed On Monday

It's a slow start to the week with the markets closed in observance of President's Day. Mortgage rates have been on the rise for the past several weeks, and there's definitely the possibility that trend will continue over the next few days. If you're thinking about a home purchase or refinance, it certainly
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Hanseatic Management Services Has Upped Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Holding; Stewart …

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV) has risen 52.18% since February 19, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 35.48% the S&P500. Stewart Information Services Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides title insurance and real estate transaction services worldwide. The company
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Latvia's government bond hit by banking turmoil

ABLV Bank, Latvia third biggest lender, was ordered by the European Central Bank — its supervisor — to stop all payments on Monday as its “liquidity position” had deteriorated sharply since the U.S. Treasury accused it last week of money laundering. In a separate development, Latvia's government
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Hobart beat Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth for price growth over the past 15 years

“So it was the sign of a normal market cycle, not a bubble that threatened real estate prices across the country.” The strong growth in Hobart prices suggested that affordability was a major incentive for buyers, he added. “Hobart's position at number one in the results is further evidence that affordable
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Fortune 500 company in Berks names new CEO

Dan Erck, executive vice president of the industrial metals division, will lead the company headquartered in Ontelaunee Township. Erck has been with Cambridge-Lee for 33 years. He succeeds Andrea J. Funk, one of the few women to lead a Fortune 500 company. Cambridge-Lee earns nearly $500
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Online Magic 8 Ball Fortune Teller Fortune Teller t

Packed in hot pink, the ball is “The ultimate Mar 11, 2015 Sold as a “miracle home fortune teller,” the toy was a cylinder filled with dark liquid containing a pair of floating dice, their surfaces scribed with fateful predictions. Just think of a question that can be answered “Yes” or “No”, concentrate very, very
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Minium, IBM and Promontory release joint white paper

The patchwork of outdated systems most firms use today is not fit for purpose, according to a white paper jointly released by Minium, IBM and Promontory. The white paper, titled 'The Way Ahead for Derivatives Clearing and Prime Services', said that “firms simply will not be able to deliver the right level of
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NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION – LAW NO.: GD-17-016174. THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, vs. Jody Cherevka, as believed Heir and/or Administrator to the Estate of
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More 2 Life removes ERCs for bereaved borrowers

More 2 Life removes ERCs for bereaved borrowers

More 2 Life has adjusted its Capital Choice Plan product to allow bereaved borrowers to repay the loan within three years of the death of their partner without facing early repayment charges. The lender last year cut the minimum age requirement of the Capital Choice Plan, a lump sum lifetime mortgage,
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Dalio Will Lose on European Bank 'Big Short,' Algebris CEO Says

“I think Ray Dalio's going to lose money on this big short,” Serra tells Bloomberg. Billionaire Ray Dalio's “big short” bet against Italian banks will cost him dear, according to Algebris Investments Chief Executive Officer Davide Serra. Serra, whose London-based firm oversaw 10 billion euros ($12 billion)
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Real estate development tops investment commitment in Magnetic Maharashtra summit

Most of the large ticket sized MoUs signed so far in Magnetic Maharashtra investment summit are to develop affordable homes and for infrastructure development. The biggest commitment listed by the organisers is an investment of Rs 1 lakh crore by Credai, an apex body of Private Real Estate
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Zacks: Encore Wire Co. (WIRE) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Buy” by Brokerages

Encore Wire logo Shares of Encore Wire Co. (NASDAQ:WIRE) have been given a consensus broker rating score of 1.67 (Buy) from the three … The Company is a supplier of building wire for interior electrical wiring in commercial and industrial buildings, homes, apartments, and manufactured housing.
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Money deposits to Bank Asya is "abetting a terrorist organisation"

Turkey's Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that money deposits to now-defunct Bank Asya besides being evidence of membership to the Gülen movement, which the Turkish government claims were behind the 2016 coup attempt, could also be submitted as evidence of “aiding and abetting a terrorist
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Mortgage Loan Originator – Knoxville, Tennessee – Randstad is currently recruiting Mortgage Loan Originators for a growing financial institution in East …
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Mortgage Tech Firm OpenClose Announces Two New Hires

Hoefs has experience managing all aspects of mortgage loan processing, mortgage servicing and loan purchase activity. She has overseen loan operations at Two Rivers Bank and was the assistant manager for lending operations at Fremont National Bank & Trust Co. At OpenClose, Hoefs will work on
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International Paper (NYSE:IP) Upgraded to Buy at ValuEngine

International Paper (NYSE:IP) was upgraded by research analysts at ValuEngine from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report issued on Friday, February 2nd. Several other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of
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First-time buyers are fixing for longer

First-time buyers are fixing their mortgage for longer than a year ago, Accord Mortgages found. The number of applications the lender received for 5-year fixes from first-time buyers has more than doubled year-on-year, with 51% of all first-time buyer applications being for longer term deals last month
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Sainsbury's partners with Openwork network

“Their professional advisors will help the Sainsbury's customer match their goals with the mortgage that's right for them.” Paul Shearman, mortgage proposition director at Openwork, said: “Sainsbury's Bank offers a strong customer brand and competitively priced mortgage products and will make a great
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Manazel Real Estate pledges social efforts to the 'Year of Zayed'

MANAZEL Real Estate PJSC, a leading UAE developer, has launched a series of initiatives dedicated to the Year of Zayed. The move is in response to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, announcing 2018 as the Year of Zayed, to honor the legacy of the UAE's founding father, the
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Arlington Asset Investment (AI) Getting Somewhat Favorable Media Coverage, Study Finds

Arlington Asset Investment logo Media coverage about Arlington Asset Investment (NYSE:AI) has been trending somewhat positive this week, according to Accern. The research group identifies negative and positive media coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern
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C&W's real estate transactions to over EUR 300 mln in 2017

Cushman & Wakefield's (C&W) real estate transactions reached over EUR 300 million in 2017, meaning 30 percent of an investments volume close to EUR 1 billion. The transactions implied assets from retail sector, industrial spaces and leisure, including projects such as Chitila Logistic Park, Radisson
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Housing Starts & Builder Confidence Solid: 4 Picks

The National Association of Home Builders or NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) includes builder perceptions of current single-family home sales, sales expectations for the next six months and traffic of prospective buyers. A reading above 50 is considered confident enough. The upside
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Fable Fortune is Leaving Early Access and Going Free-to-Play Later this Week

Fable Fortune, a collectible card game based on the universe of Fable, hit Early Access on PC and Xbox Game Preview on Xbox One last year. Since then, the developers at Flaming Fowl Studios and Mediatonic have continued to tweak, balance, and add content to the game. Today, they announced
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Watch a Drone Crash Into Apple's New Headquarters

Since its construction began years ago, Apple Park, the tech giant's new headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., has been the subject of countless drone videos detailing its progress. But that all went awry over the weekend. Documentarian Matthew Roberts, who publishes monthly Apple Park construction
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Why won't TV rights company pouring millions into English football reveal its owners?

One of the major buyers in those international deals, reported to have paid £210m from next season to 2023-24 for the exclusive rights to broadcast in the Middle East, North Africa and western Europe, is an agency based in London, Pitch International. Pitch has also bought the English Football
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Rising mortgage rates: Is now the time for ARM loans?

ARM loans are an invisible part of the mortgage marketplace, but maybe that's about to change. Since 2009 annual mortgage rates have been below 5 percent, and demand for adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) has been in the single digits. Ellie Mae reports that in December 2017, ARMs comprised
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Will buyers be able to afford homes despite slow wage hikes?

The depressing outlook for wage growth in Australia may discourage property buyers from taking part in the housing market, but industry experts said there should not be any worry for now. In a report for Domain Group, CommSec senior economist Ryan Felsman said the latest labour data from the
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SE Texas gets trendy with room to spare

Classified as a residence, the structure consists of a home inside a workshop and is a rising trend of home ownership. Photo taken … … Popularized by HGTV Fixer Upper's Chip and Joanna Gaines, they are one of the biggest real estate trends going, ranging from no-frills utilitarian structures to luxurious
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Latvia's banking sector rocked by US probe, central bank chief's detention

Latvia's banking sector rocked by US probe, central bank chief's detention

RIGA (Reuters) – One of Latvia biggest banks was forced to seek emergency help on Monday after it was destabilized by money laundering allegations, hours after the separate detention of the central bank governor on suspicion of soliciting bribes.
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Renters £27000 worse off

Renters are £27,000 worse off than first-time buyers, according to the latest Halifax Buying vs. Renting Review. The average monthly rent in December 2017 stood at £754, while the average cost of buying a similar three-bed property, including mortgage payments, stood at £679. Over a 30-year
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Salt Lending (SALT) registered 0.80% step up during a day

Salt Lending (SALT) had a good 24 hours as the cryptocurrency jumped $0.0380000000000003 or 0.80% trading at $4.8152. According to Global Cryptocoin Analysts, Salt Lending (SALT) eyes $5.29672 target on the road to $10.1764664768219. SALT last traded at HuobiPro exchange. It had high of
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Varadkar: Outdated healthcare facilities are costing a fortune

The Taoiseach says the new Ireland 2040 plan aims to modernise an outdated healthcare system that is costing the country a fortune. The redevelopment of Sligo University Hospital was one of a number of health initiatives announced in the plan on Friday. Leo Varadkar said work is to start on a new
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Court 's finding could cast doubt on €17.8bn AIB debt transfer

The 25 year mortgage loan, made to purchase an investment property in Portobello, was transferred by AIB to AIBMB in 2006 under Section 58, which provides a loan transferee assumes the rights and obligations of the transferor on the date of transfer. Ms Justice Baker found , because the mortgage
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FTSE 100 remains lower, house builders drag as Rightmove house price data suggests slowdown

A slowdown in UK house price growth, as indicated by the 'Rightmove Housing Index' data, has evidently impacted London's housebuilding sector – which are falling wholesale on Monday. Barratt Developments Plc (LON:BDEV), down 3.8p or 0.69% at 547.4p, Taylor Wimpey Plc (LON:TW), down 1.3p
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More housing inventory on the way; construction, builder confidence up for February

As demand continues to rise for new construction, America's home builders are getting more confident. According to NAHB's most recent Housing Market Index, builder confidence is at a “healthy 72 level” for February. Builders are particularly optimistic about future sales, Dietz said. “The HMI gauge of
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2018 housing market looks a lot like 2017: Sales continue to climb outside Austin's urban core

Single-family sales and median price increased across the metro in January, according to the latest Austin Board of Realtors data released Feb. 15. Gains were strongest in the suburbs, where prices are more affordable, while the median price within Austin city limits took another big jump to $347,000
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Business First's Power Breakfast provided timely debate on housing

The keynote address was given by M/I Homes CEO Bob Schottenstein, who pointed out that Central Ohio is well behind many peer cities in the number of new homes getting built each year, exacerbating the pressure on the market and pushing prices higher. He said that is coupled with the fact that too
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The eight up-and-coming hotspots in London where you should buy now ahead of price rises

Whisper it quietly, but at long last there is good news for London's landlords and home owners: property hotspots are back. The capital's housing market has had its problems in recent years. High stamp duty has deterred buyers, sellers have been forced to cut asking prices by up to 10 per cent, and
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Hanley Economic BS rebrands and launches TV ad campaign

David Lownds, head of marketing & business development at Hanley Economic Building Society, commented: “We will always take great pride in our heritage which stretches back over 163 years, however, the modern mortgage market demands lenders to be innovative, forward-thinking and transparent
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Rushmore Loan Management Services Signs Renewal for Black Knight's LoanSphere MSP …

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Knight Inc. (NYSE:BKI) announced today that Rushmore Loan Management Services LLC, a multi-faceted residential mortgage servicer and lender located in Irvine, California; Dallas, Texas; and San Juan, Puerto Rico, has signed a
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Q&A: Why PTSB is proposing to sell on its mortgage loans

Why is Permanent TSB proposing to sell on mortgage loans? Ten years after the crisis, all the banks are under pressure to deal with the non-performing loans on their books. This pressure is coming mainly from the European regulator – the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), which is the arm of the
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Housing market collapse: Recovery for condo-townhouse properties?

No doubt there has generally been good news over the past few years on the status of the residential real estate market. However, some question if we have recovered from the recession, our collapsed real estate market? If not, when will we fully recover? The objective of this article is to provide answers
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German property prices up to 35% overvalued: Bundesbank

[FRANKFURT] Real estate prices in German cities may be 15 to 30 per cent overvalued, the Bundesbank said on Monday, warning that the deviation may be as much as 35 per cent in the biggest cities like Berlin, Frankfurt or Munich. With the German economy booming and interest rates at record lows,
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ECB imposes payment block on Latvian bank amid US corruption allegations

The ECB requested Latvia's banking supervisor impose a moratorium on ABLV bank, the small Baltic nation's third-largest lender, in order to freeze all payments by the bank on its liabilities. Last week, the U.S. Treasury accused ABLV bank of “institutionalized money laundering,” including allowing its
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Will APRA ease restrictions on interest-only loans?

Much of the recent slowdown has been due to the tighter lending restrictions issued by Australia's financial regulator, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). Last March, APRA told lenders to restrict higher-risk interest-only loans to 30% of new residential mortgages, on top of the 10%
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Deutsche Bank to Cut at Least 250 Banker Jobs

In the past two weeks, the bank trimmed senior and mid-level investment banking positions in locations including London and the U.S., the people said, declining to be identified as the details are private. They include Marc Benton, who oversaw European energy investment banking, and Evans
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Investor pays $2.74 million for Starbucks building

… by the CBRE retail team headed by Matt Henrichs, 720-528-6308. Comp of the Day is provided by John V. Winslow, president of Winslow Property Consultants. Winslow has more than 40 years' experience in commercial real estate. He can be reached at 720-612-7878 or Colprop2012@gmail.com.
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Speak only well of people and you never need to whisper Fortune

Usually when I meet someone new I feel awkward and shy. ” “It's like your impudence to say so: I expected it of you; I heard it in your step as you crossed the threshold. You have also collaborated with Kirk Franklin, T. [Noah drops the fortune cookie and picks up the camera, pointing it at his face. ” Oh my.
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Sainsbury's Bank for Intermediaries welcomes Openwork

Sainsbury's Bank for Intermediaries welcomes Openwork

In the mortgage sector Openwork operates a panel of 33 lenders and across the financial market has around 3,600 financial advisers. It operates as a directly authorised, multi-panel distribution network with panels for pensions, annuities and protection – life assurance, critical illness, general insurance
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EXMO Reschedules Token Offering, Will Offer Margin Lending

The number of those wanting to use margin lending has also grown significantly. Based on our marketing surveys, 6 times more users are expecting the new service to be launched on the platform than in October 2017.” “Since EXMO Coin crowdsale is meant to create a financial buffer for margin lending
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Bank stock performance during Trump's first year in office

To be fair, the stock market had a great year overall, with the S&P 500 generating a 26.2% total return during Trump's first full year in office. However, the overall banking sector surpassed this performance, and most of the largest banks did even better. Even scandal-plagued Wells Fargo returned nearly
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Hunt Mortgage Group Finances the Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Two Affordable Multifamily …

NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Hunt Mortgage Group, a leader in financing commercial real estate throughout the United States, announced today it has utilized HUD's 223(f) loan program to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of two affordable multifamily properties located in New
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Stricter mortgage rules keeping house prices down in Norway

Recent figures have revealed that Norway's housing market downturn continued in January, with the slowdown being partly attributed to the implementation of stricter mortgage rules. According to Real Estate Norway, property prices in Scandinavia's richest economy fell by a seasonally adjusted 0.4% in
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3 Reasons to Take a Second Mortgage

Your home is one of the greatest assets in your possession. Even if the property is not completely paid for at present, the equity in the home can be put to good use right now. Choosing to take out a second mortgage is one of the ways you can utilize this asset and improve your financial situation.
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Value-add market continues its competitive pace

Another reason these assets are so popular is because often your return is greater than other investment mediums, said Andrew Monette, an associate adviser with Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors. There also is a pride in ownership for many when they take a property that is struggling, and through
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Brokers and the bubble

Holden recently sounded the alarm on the Australian property market, warning that it is heading in a similar direction to the US market prior to the subprime mortgage crisis, something he doesn't think banks, regulators and borrowers are taking seriously enough. And he suggests brokers are part of the
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Gehan Homes Hosts Sales Event Across Texas and Arizona

According to Freddie Mac chief economists, the market is viewing mortgage interest rate hikes as a “near certainty”, making now a smart time to buy. “This sales events allows new home buyers to own a quality Gehan Home at an exceptional value,” said John Tucker, Chief Operating Officer. “Significant
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Bank Rakyat cancels LoI with Microlink for banking system upgrade

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia has cancelled its non-binding letter of intent (LoI) with Microlink Solutions Bhd to improve the group's core banking system … To recap, the LOI had invited Microlink to take part in detailed discussions to enhance the relating to the core banking system.
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What's in Investors Title Company (ITIC) After Forming Wedge Up Pattern?

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.04 in 2017 Q3. Its down 0.63, from 1.67 in 2017Q2. It worsened, as 2 investors sold Investors Title Company shares while 22 reduced holdings. 9 funds opened positions while 16 raised stakes. 786,425 shares or 0.61% less from 791,260 shares in 2017Q2 were
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Coinbase Runs From One Fire to the Next

The company hired a former Twitter executive to lead customer service and now says it'll increase the size of the support team to 500 in the first half of the year from 200. Romero told Bloomberg last year that Coinbase “is going to be successful not because the price goes from $10,000 to $100,000” but
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New Greek Loans Prove Elusive as Talks Near on Post-Bailout Life

Greece is not expected to get its next slice of financial aid just yet, as a couple of key reforms linked to the bailout loans remain outstanding, according to a report obtained by Bloomberg. The delay comes as the debt-ridden state seeks to convince investors and creditors it will soon be able to finance
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Sussex County ranks #1 in Delaware for getting a mortgage

Of all three counties in Delaware, Sussex County ranks first when it comes to getting a mortgage. Leading the way with a 60.48% loan funding rate, Sussex County is the best mortgage market in the state, according to smartasset, a financial technology company specializing in personal finance advice.
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Should You Expect MCAN Mortgage Corporation (TSE:MKP) To Continue Delivering An ROE Of …

MCAN Mortgage Corporation (TSX:MKP) delivered an ROE of 13.13% over the past 12 months, which is an impressive feat relative to its industry average of 8.33% during the same period. But what is more interesting is whether MKP can sustain this above-average ratio. This can be measured by
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JPMorgan Says Inflation, Rising Wages Actually Good for Stocks

Investors rattled by the recent bout of equity selling take heart: the fears about rising inflation and wage growth crimping corporate profits are way overblown, according to JPMorgan Securities Plc strategists. Mislav Matejka, global equity strategist with the firm, argues it is the outlook for both production
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United Wholesale Mortgage Makes Virtual E-Closing Available to Borrowers in 16 States, Now …

TROY, Mich., Feb. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has expanded the reach of its virtual e-closing capabilities, as borrowers in 16 states can now enjoy the industry's first end-to-end online mortgage experience without wet signing any documents – and for the first time ever,
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Introducing RSW/Lists, the Cleanest Marketing Contact List in the Country

CINCINNATI, Feb. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — RSW/US, the nation's leading outsourced lead generation & business development firm for marketing agencies, just introduced a new self-service marketing contact list website, RSW/Lists (www.rswlists.com). Every contact is verified within the past 90 days,
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Stepp joins father in Ashland real estate, auction business

Ashland native Zane Stepp spent a few years in Arizona before returning to his hometown to work with his father in the real estate and auction business. Courtney … Zane took a job at Dilgard Real Estate and Auctions, where his father, Bill Stepp, has been the owner, broker and auctioneer since 1997.
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NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE (NSM) SHAREHOLDER ALERT – Andrews & Springer LLC is Seeking …

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Andrews & Springer LLC, a boutique securities class action law firm focused on representing shareholders nationwide, is investigating potential breach of fiduciary duty claims against the Board of Directors of Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NSM)
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Is At $192.70 Formed Wedge; 2 Analysts Bullish Richelieu …

Investors Title Company (ITIC) Is At $192.70 Formed Wedge; 2 Analysts Bullish Richelieu …

Among 3 analysts covering Richelieu Hardware Ltd. (TSE:RCH), 2 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Therefore 67% are positive. Richelieu Hardware Ltd. had 13 analyst reports since October 9, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The firm earned “Sector Perform” rating on Friday, April 7 by Scotia Capital
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Castle Trust hires mortgage MD and Matthew Wyles to depart

Castle Trust has hired Alex Upton as managing director of the group's mortgage division at the same time as announcing Matthew Wyles' (pictured) departure from the firm. Wyles, who is executive director, will leave the lender to take up a senior role at another financial institution, while Upton will start
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International Solar Alliance to launch 121 projects at New Delhi summit

As India gears up to host the first International Solar Alliance (ISA) summit next month, efforts are underway to provide a momentum to solar … When we talked to Uganda, for example, Uganda said that the federal government has given the commitment but the buying has to be done by the local
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Latvia in turmoil amid US probe, central bank chief's detention

The cabinet was holding an emergency meeting on both matters on Monday morning. The economy in Latvia, which gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and shares a border with Russia, has been booming in recent years. Its commercial banking sector is dominated by Nordic banks
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A former corner store (now a home) for $490k: Real estate roundup for Bayou St. John, Algiers …

What will $490,000 buy you around the New Orleans area? Looking through the real estate listings this week, we found three residences: a converted corner store near Bayou St. John for $489,000, a newly built house fit for entertaining in Vista Park for $489,000, and a modern house for $490,000 in
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Hanley Economic Building Society rebrands and launches TV ad campaign

David Lownds, head of marketing and business development at Hanley Economic Building Society, said: “We will always take great pride in our heritage which stretches back over 163 years, however, the modern mortgage market demands lenders to be innovative, forward-thinking and transparent in
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M&G Real Estate completes first close of capital raising for new value-add fund

UK commercial real estate continues to benefit from significant macro trends such as e-commerce and urbanisation, which are driving tenant demand. [While] the supply of quality space remains severely limited, we believe this creates an exciting window of opportunity to refurbish and reposition assets”.
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There Will Be 3 National Protests Over the Florida Mass Shooting. Here's What You Need to Know

On Feb. 14, a gunman walked into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland, Fla. and shot and killed 17 people, including 14 students. The aftermath of the tragic shooting followed similar patterns: politicians sent their thoughts and prayers to the victims and discussed “the difficult issue of mental
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AIBEA condemns Assocham statement on bank privatisation

The All-India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) has condemned the demand of the Assocham (Associated Chambers of Commerce of India) that the public sector banks (PSBs) be privatised in view of the recent fraud in Punjab National Bank (PNB). C.H. Venkatachalam, General Secretary of AIBEA,
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BuyerDocs To Rescue Real Estate From Wire Fraud

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — With wire fraud stealing approximately $1 billion from the real estate industry in 2017 alone, BuyerDocs https://buyerdocs.com is here to facilitate the safe and worry-free transfer of documents between title companies and home buyers.
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Average asking prices pass £300000: Rightmove

Bluestone Mortgages director of sales and distribution Steve Seal says that with annual house prices growing at a steady rate and first-time buyers levels rising to an 11-year high, now is an excellent time for those looking to take their first steps onto the property ladder. He adds: “However, this doesn't
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Catalan corporate property market cools on political uncertainty

MADRID, Feb 19 (Reuters) – Global pension funds, insurers and other investors are holding back on buying office space in Catalonia due to fears a split from Spain could lead to an exodus of business from the region. Corporate property in the wealthy northeast and its capital Barcelona has been a hot
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Matthew Wyles leaves Castle Trust

Castle Trust group chief executive Sean Oldfield says: “Alex Upton is a rising star within Castle Trust and I am delighted that she has agreed to lead our mortgage business.” Upton will be succeeded as Director of Sales by Marcus Dussard, currently Castle Trust business development director.
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6 Ways Home Buyers Mess Up Getting a Mortgage

According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, about half of U.S. home buyers only meet with one mortgage lender before signing up for a home loan. But these borrowers could be missing out in a big way. Why? Because lenders' offers and interest rates vary, and even nabbing a slightly lower
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London property market moves out of boom phase, says Rightmove

London's property market has moved out of its boom phase and home sellers need to be more realistic about their price demands, according to Rightmove. The February report from the home-listing website shows that asking prices were down 1 per cent from a year earlier, a sixth consecutive fall.
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Buy-to-let mortgage rates slashed in new price war as Nationwide offers the first ever five-year fix …

Andrew Montlake, of mortgage broker Coreco, said: 'Given that many borrowers hurried through purchases to beat the stamp duty changes two years ago, there is a spike in remortgages expected in the coming months that lenders are looking to take advantage of. 'As changes to criteria and
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Singapore Plans to Boost Goods and Services Tax to 9%

Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announced a range of tax increases in his budget, including a surprise hike in property levies, as he seeks to shore up savings to cope with a rapidly aging population. The stamp duty on residential properties in excess of S$1 million ($761,600) was
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Sea of Thieves endgame: Pirate Legends, Legendary Captains, and Athena's Fortune

Everything you do in Sea of Thieves builds towards one ultimate goal: becoming a Pirate Legend. But what does that mean and what will that allow you to do? We got a glimpse during a recent trip to Rare's studio, where we were shown a hands-off demonstration of a hidden endgame hub that only the
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Lending Works unveils Open Banking partner

LENDING Works has partnered with credit reference start-up Credit Kudos to provide its Open Banking infrastructure. The peer-to-peer consumer lender said on Monday that its borrowers will use Credit Kudos to automate the process of applying for credit by removing the need to manually fill out forms
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Transparency will radically alter the real estate industry's leadership

Inman is asking the industry what the future of real estate leadership looks like. While much of that conversation will focus on who future leaders will be, the most fascinating aspect may be our increasingly transparent environment, which will force leaders to change the way they do business. For those
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KBC Group NV Purchases 221157 Shares of Ally Financial Inc (NYSE:ALLY)

KBC Group NV Purchases 221157 Shares of Ally Financial Inc (NYSE:ALLY)

Ally Financial logo KBC Group NV boosted its position in Ally Financial Inc (NYSE:ALLY) by 27.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its … Its segments include Automotive Finance operations, Insurance operations, Mortgage Finance operations, Corporate Finance operations, and
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Axis Bank raises lending rates by 0.1 percentage points

Axis Bank has again increased the rate of interest that will be charged for new loans, this time by one-tenths of a percentage. The hike comes a month after a 0.05 percentage point increase in January, and ten days after rival HDFC Bank increased its lending rate. The new interest rates will be applicable
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Foreign capital is part of the problem – and part of the solution – to housing costs in Vancouver

This finding, from a recent Statistics Canada report, has reignited debate on the impact of foreign ownership on housing affordability in Vancouver. For many, the report confirms their beliefs that foreigners have distorted the housing market in Vancouver. There has been a fresh cycle of articles in the
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Do not fail those lending a hand, sir

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa came to Jacob Zuma's rescue by rebuking a crowd that booed his predecessor. Image: THE DAILY DISPATCH. President Cyril Ramaphosa won over many hearts with his maiden State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Friday night. It was an inspiring speech, one that
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Sheetz Jumps 21 Spots in Fortune's Top 100 Best Companies

Great Place to Work, which facilities Fortune's list, says that Sheetz is one of America's fastest-growing, family-owned and operated convenience retailers with stores across six states. Unique benefits and advancement opportunities reflect the company's genuine concern for employees' well-being—a
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Banking shares fall as PNB fraud impact deepens

NEW DELHI: The banking shares on Monday fall as worries intensify about fallout from a Rs 11,300 crore fraud at state-run lender Punjab National Bank … second largest lender were trading down as much as 7 per cent on the BSE Sensex after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sealed the bank's
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First American Financial Corp (NYSE:FAF) Shares Bought by Engineers Gate Manager LP

Finally, Suntrust Banks Inc. acquired a new position in shares of First American Financial in the 2nd quarter valued at about $207,000. 83.15% of the stock is owned by … The Company operates through the title insurance and services segment, and specialty insurance segment. The title insurance and
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Sound Practices: implications of fintech developments for banks and supervisors issued by the …

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision today published its Sound Practices on the implications of fintech developments for banks and bank supervisors. The paper assesses how technology-driven innovation in financial services, or “fintech”, may affect the banking industry and the activities of
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David McLean: Open Banking – A new world of data sharing

Authorities in Britain have already taken steps to promote Open Banking and similar moves are afoot in Australia and New Zealand. Debate has focused on what customer data should be made available, how it's delivered, and to whom. At Westpac NZ, we see big potential benefits for consumers,
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House prices:London's outer areas continue to see biggest growth as priced-out buyers head east

House prices in London's cheaper outer boroughs are consistently outperforming the more expensive central districts as stretched buyers continue to move further out in search of good-value homes. The average asking price of a London home has risen by almost £27,000 in a month as home owners in
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Romanian real estate developer almost doubles profit

Romanian real estate developer Impact recorded a net profit of RON 55 million (EUR 11.8 million) in 2017, up by 86% compared to 2016, despite a 24% drop in the company's operational revenues to RON 120 million (EUR 26.4 million). The higher profit was mainly due to the increase in the value of the
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What You Need to Know About SpaceX's Next Rocket Launch

The quest for global satellite internet access is going to have to wait a little longer. SpaceX delayed the launch of its next Falcon 9 rocket, to Wednesday at the earliest. The rocket, which was scheduled to launch on Sunday, has been delayed to allow for additional checks. It will be the second rocket
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Business Analyst – FS / Banking – Commercial Banking Remediation

Business Analyst – FS/Banking – Commercial Banking Remediation. We are currently recruiting for a Business Analyst on behalf of a leading banking group, the role will be based in Bristol and will be working on a on a remediation programme. You will sit in the rectification team, it is expected that you
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Home loans to become cheaper

The Base Rate is the lowest rate that a bank would lend to its best customers, and there won't be any lending below that floor rate. This was put into practice in 2010 to avoid banks making the retail borrowers subsidise the rich corporate clients. Unfortunately, many banks manipulated that rate and the
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The Indian government must let go of state-owned banks—but it just won't

“We need to recognise how much stress there is in the banking system. Bank of Baroda closed down its South Africa operations and now PNB is facing problems,” Subramanian said on Feb. 17 at the Madras Management Association. India has 21 banks, in which the government owns a majority stake
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'Uncharted Territory:' Goldman Sachs Issues Dire Warning About Federal Spending

Goldman Sachs analysts have warned that if the U.S. federal government carries on increasing its deficit spending the cost of its borrowing may end up outstripping the growth rate of America's gross domestic product. In a Sunday note to its clients, the financial giant said federal deficit spending was
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Insolvency Law Committee E-Bulletin: Feb 14th, 2018

Summary: A California appellate court has held that a lender that allegedly directed its borrower to default on her loan in order to qualify for a home mortgage modification may be held liable in tort for its mishandling of her application, because the lender exceeded the role of a conventional lender.
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Merkel Names Loyalist to Key Party Post in Signal on Succession

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has decided to appoint a party loyalist who has been floated as a potential successor to the post of general secretary of her Christian Democratic Union. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, the CDU premier of the western state of Saarland, will succeed Peter Tauber,
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South Africa Port and Rail Group Is Out to Conquer the Continent

South Africa's national port and freight-rail operator is hunting for deals across the continent, from Senegal to Zimbabwe. Transnet SOC Ltd. has drawn up a list of 18 African nations where it wants to do business and is targeting at least five transactions this year, said Petrus Fusi, general manager for
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Syrian Forces to Back Kurds Against Turkey

Syrian government-backed forces are set to enter the border town of Afrin in the coming hours to support Kurdish fighters battling Turkish troops, Syria's state-run media reported on Monday, raising the risk of dragging Turkey into a wider confrontation in the war. The move will aim to “support our people
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Brexit Bulletin: Theresa May's Vision Emerges

Brexit Bulletin: Theresa May's Vision Emerges

Sign up to receive the Brexit Bulletin in your inbox, and follow @Brexit on Twitter. Theresa May is yet to set out what kind of Brexit she wants, and the prime minister still needs to unite her warring team around a common vision. But a picture is beginning to emerge of what the U.K. will ask for when talks
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Why Lender-Of-Last-Resort Operations Are Inevitable

Lender-of-last-resort operations by central banks (or “bailouts of the financial system”) are deservedly unpopular across the political spectrum. Malcontents have argued that risky lending ought to be handled by markets, and that deposits should be fully backed by reserves or Treasury bills. Unfortunately
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Education a key driver for Middle East property investors

Presented during a series of private sales events for Chelsea Creek, a new development in London, UK, that will comprise 2,376 residential units and 836,000 sq ft of commercial floor space, Knight Frank's Wealth Report on the London housing market and the Global Education Report said that
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Noble's Carcass Is Stripped of All Its Meat

The company's empty kitty may help it fight off legal challenges from disgruntled holders of perpetual hybrid securities. By. David Fickling. @davidfickling More stories by David Fickling. February 19, 2018, 12:40 AM PST. Universal Images Group via Getty. NOBLE GROUP LTD. +0.00. At Closing
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Senior IT Project Manager, Banking

Salary: c85k plus Banking Bonus & Benefits, Job Type: Permanent, Duration: , Start Date: ASAP – Apply Now for Senior IT Project Manager, Banking vacancy.
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Insider Buying: International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) Director Acquires 610 Shares …

International Business Machines logo International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) Director Frederick H. Waddell bought 610 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 31st. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $163.38 per share, for a total transaction of
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Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (WMC) EPS Estimated At $0.30

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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Liam Payne 'calls in divorce lawyers' to protect £54m fortune after it's revealed Cheryl wants to split …

Liam Payne 'calls in divorce lawyers' to protect £54m fortune after it's revealed Cheryl wants to split within weeks. Insiders say the couple have been going through a rough patch as Liam tours the US and new mum Cheryl stays at home with their son. Share. By. Lucy Buckland. 08:35, 19 FEB 2018.
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For London Housing, It's the `End of the Boom,' Says Rightmove

The recovery in American equities has come quickly after the first correction in U.S. stocks in two years, and the S&P 500 is now down less than 5 percent from an all-time high reached Jan. 26. The Russia news distracted traders otherwise focused on the outlook for the credit markets and interest rates
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France's Unibail-Rodamco rules out upping Westfield bid: report

[SYDNEY] Unibail-Rodamco Monday ruled out increasing its bid for Australia's Westfield shopping mall operator despite the cash and script offer losing its premium after a fall in the French property giant's share price. The two companies announced the deal, which would be the biggest-ever corporate
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To counter PNB stand, banks likely to cite 180-day rule

MUMBAI: Lenders enmeshed in the alleged fraud involving jeweller Nirav Modi will contest the stand of Punjab National Bank (PNB) before the regulator that they had flouted credit norms, executives told ET. The lenders are likely to cite the longer, 180-day stipulation on buyers' loans for importing
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Trump Slams 'Insecure' Oprah and Says He Hopes She Runs for President

Donald Trump has insulted Oprah Winfrey and challenged the TV star to challenge him in the 2020 presidential election. The president tweeted about Winfrey late Sunday night after watching her host a “60 Minutes” panel discussion in which she addressed the problems with the national discourse.
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Tower Research Capital Trc Decreased Its Travelers Companies (TRV) Holding; Fidelity National …

Fidelity National Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides title insurance, and technology and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries in the United States. The company has market cap of $10.68 billion. The Company's Title segment offers title insurance, escrow, and
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Academic Writing Websites That Will Earn You a Fortune in Kenya

Thanks to the internet, many job opportunities are now available to the unemployed youths in Kenya. These opportunities offer unique and legal ways that people can use to generate sustainable income. One of the most profitable online job opportunity is writing. There are different types of writing:
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'We've paid back €90000 on a €30000 loan but we're still battling to keep our home'

I HAVE BEEN to the funerals of three people who have taken their own lives – they were all dealing with the weight and shame of mortgage debt and the frightening and unimaginable risk of losing their family home. I have attended these funerals because over the past few years I have gotten to know
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Capitec CEO Says Business 'Back to Normal' After Viceroy Target

The South African lender that makes unsecured loans mainly to low- and middle-income households was riding high. It had been one of the best-performing emerging-market bank stocks since its initial public offering in 2002. It went from a small unsecured lender in the Stellenbosch winelands into the
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North Bay commercial real estate leases & sales

600sf at 475 Gate Five Road, #316, Sausalito; office; Fulcrum Real Estate and Development; na; 475 Gate 5 Road Owners; Jerry Suyderhoud of NKF; Nov. 29. 442sf at 3 Harbor Drive, #107, Sausalito; office, renewal; Philip Eubank; na; One/Three Harbor Investors, LLC; Brian Eisberg & David Walwyn of
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For London housing, it's the 'end of the boom,' says Rightmove

[LONDON] London's property market has moved out of its boom phase and home sellers need to be more realistic about their price demands, according to Rightmove. The February report from the home-listing website shows that asking prices were down 1 per cent from a year earlier, a sixth consecutive
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Small deposit lending increases in January

… ” First-time buyers and others with smaller deposits have experienced a strong start to the year, with the proportion of loans rising compared to the end of 2017.” 21% of all approvals went to small deposit buyers in January, “well above previous months”, according to e.surv research. In December 2017
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A. Bernard Solomon

In addition, he represented Lawyers Title Insurance Company for over 50 years. His passion for the law also lead him to help many young lawyers as they began their careers, even helping them find clients. In addition to his respected legal career, he served in the United States Navy during World War II.
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Australia's Domain steady in slipping property market

Australia's Domain steady in slipping property market

[SYDNEY] Property classifieds website operator Domain Holdings Australia Ltd reported a rise in revenue in its first months as a standalone company, reassuring investors as the country's red-hot real estate market comes off the boil. Domain was the most profitable division of Australia's oldest media
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Billings businessman warns about buying stolen phones

The owner of a Billings business burglarized last week wants to warn people about the risks of buying stolen cell phones. Surveillance video at iDoctor on … Stricklin advises checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) or the Electronic Serial Number (ESN). He said there is a checklist to
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The peer-to-peer lending industry celebrates its 13th birthday this year. Has it finally grown up?

Whether that's Paypal in the US or the start of the peer-to-peer lending industry (P2P) in the UK, financial services were changing long before the global recession hit. The P2P industry is celebrating its 13th birthday this year. With big changes afoot in its major players such as Zopa, as well as Funding
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Government paves the way for single ombudsman with new housing consultation

The Government is moving closer to introducing a single ombudsman to cover the whole of the housing market, following an announcement over the weekend that it is holding a consultation into the way in which property redress is handled. Housing Secretary Sajid Javid revealed details yesterday of
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Doping Charge Could Hurt Russia's Chance At Reinstatement

Pyeongchang, South Korea (AP) — Russia could lose its chance to be reinstated before the end of the Winter Olympics because of a doping charge against curling bronze medalist Alexander Krushelnitsky. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said in a statement Monday that it has “initiated a procedure
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Europe Can't Get Its Stories Straight

A look back at news coverage of the euro crisis shows how the top economies don't share a reality. by. Leonid Bershidsky. @Bershidsky More stories by Leonid Bershidsky. February 18, 2018, 11:00 PM PST. As many views as flags. Photographer: Jasper Juinen/Bloomberg. The European Union can act
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Just Real Estate offers investment opportunity in 'Quasar Istanbul'

DOHA: Just Real Estate (JRE), the leading property service provider in Qatar, has expanded its overseas portfolio with exciting investment opportunities for clients in the Quasar Istanbul project, a stunning mix-use development in heart of Turkey's economic and cultural capital, and one of the world's
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Bank-leased assets among the hottest properties at Burgess Rawson portfolio auction

Two Sydney properties leased to Australia's biggest bank will headline the Burgess Rawson portfolio auction in Sydney on Tuesday. A two-storey corner building at 164-166 Redfern Street, Redfern, which occupies 235 square metres, is leased to Commonwealth Bank of Australia on a 10-year lease
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Conversations Will Shape The Future of Banking

Without education and consumer-centric benefits, it's unlikely consumers will use a chatbot, let alone digital assistants as opposed to current human channels. Another barrier to transition to conversational engagement is the siloed nature of banking. Conversations interactions will not move forward if the
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Mantech International Corp (NASDAQ:MANT) Forecasted to Earn FY2019 Earnings of $1.89 Per …

Wells Fargo & Co boosted their price objective on shares of Mantech International from $42.00 to $44.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 25th. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Mantech International from a “hold” rating to a “buy”
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Keep Looking for the Brexit Effect on UK Banking

People keep saying that the U.K.'s decision to leave the European Union will force the global financial industry to move some of its business out of London. It's thus odd to see it doing the exact opposite, at least in terms of lending. London's role as a financial center involves a lot of cross-border lending.
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Public sector banks to transfer officers completing 3 years

NEW DELHI: In the wake of Punjab National Bank fraud case, the Central Vigilance Commission on Monday issued an advisory to all the public sector … Further, as per Bank's Transfer Policy for Officers, no officer should be retained in the same post for a period in excess of 3 years and in the same
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First American Financial Corp (NYSE:FAF) Holdings Trimmed by South Texas Money Management …

The firm owned 653,602 shares of the insurance provider's stock after selling 20,220 shares during the quarter. First American Financial accounts for … The Company operates through the title insurance and services segment, and specialty insurance segment. The title insurance and services segment
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280 Park Street North Hobart Tas 7000

Renovation proposition in ever popular North Hobart . 3 bedrooms House for Sale. Offers over $485000. 280 Park Street North Hobart Tas 7000. Listed by St Andrews Estate Agents. Features: Living Areas, Open Car Spaces, Shed.
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The risers and fallers of London boroughs ranked on house price growth as wider UK demand …

Housing demand remains resilient fuelling “cautious optimism” among new sellers in most regions of the UK, according to a new report from Rightmove. Average asking prices were up by 0.8 per cent (£2,414) this month, with all regions but one recording the price of newly-marketed property rising this
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BRIEF-Adler Real Estate: Acquisition Of Stakes In Brack Capital Properties NV

BRIEF-Adler Real Estate: Acquisition Of Stakes In Brack Capital Properties N.V.. Reuters Staff. 1 Min Read. Feb 19 (Reuters) – ADLER REAL ESTATE AG:
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Flat wage growth and more casual employment, should home hunters be worried?

“The jobs market is very strong and certainly first-home buyers are feeling more comfortable to enter the market now, too, with stamp duty concessions. They've [first home buyers] now increased their proportion of getting their foot in the door,” Mr Felsman said. Despite low wage growth Mr Felsman was
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Axis Bank opens offshore banking branch at GIFT City

Private sector lender, Axis Bank announced opening of off-shore banking unit at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). With opening of this unit, Axis Bank will be able to provide a more comprehensive range of products to its customers
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What Is A Letter of Undertaking (LoU)? Five Things To Know

In wake of the massive banking fraud involving collusion of two junior staffers of Punjab National Bank (PNB) with diamantaires Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, the practice of issuing letter of undertaking (LoUs) has been in the news ever since. The Nirav Modi-PNB fraud came to light when on January 29
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Synergy Home Mortgage Brings Local, Experienced Lending to Reno Region

Synergy Home Mortgage is a joint venture between national mortgage lender New Penn and leading area real estate firms Dickson Realty and Ferrari-Lund Real Estate. New Penn, based in Philadelphia with more than 160 offices nationwide, is one of the fastest-growing lenders in the United States
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What to Watch in Commodities: Glencore, BHP, Oil, Food, Top Dogs

What to Watch in Commodities: Glencore, BHP, Oil, Food, Top Dogs

The trader's impenetrable marketing division is also going from strength to strength. It'll report profits of about $2.8 billion, one of the strongest showings since Glencore listed, the company has said. (Peter Grauer, chairman of Bloomberg LP, is a senior independent non-executive director at Glencore.)
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NAB turns screws on borrowers amid growing concern about household debt blow-out

“NAB is committed to lending responsibly, and ensuring our customers can meet their loan repayments today and into the future.” Borrowing by households is still growing more than three times as fast as incomes, accordingly to the latest government analysis. This creates concerns about borrowers'
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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT) Upgraded to “Hold” at Zacks Investment …

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a report published on Wednesday, January 31st. According to Zacks, “PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust is a real estate investment trust. The Company operates as
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Government pumped Rs 2.6 Lakh crore into public sector banks in 11 yrs

Keeping aside the Rs 1.45 lakh crore earmarked for recapitalisation by the Centre during the current and the next financial year, the banks received close to Rs 1.15 lakh crore equity between 2010-11and 2016-17. During this period, their profits added up to Rs 1.8 lakh crore, with SBI and other
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The Week Ahead: An Update on Delinquency Levels

In TransUnion's Q3 Insights report, credit access was at an all-time high, with 195.9 million consumers having access to revolving credit, including bank-issued and private label credit cards, auto loans, personal loans—and of course mortgages. This number marked the highest level of credit measured
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ING makes a push into sustainability lending in Asia

ING is looking to offer more green loans to Asian commodity producers as part of a push to expand its wholesale banking operations in the region. In an interview with The Asset, Isabel Fernandez, member of the management board and global head of Wholesale Banking for ING, says the bank is looking
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Berlinale: Films Boutique Takes World Sales on Vivo Film's New Title 'Flesh Out' (EXCLUSIVE)

Films Boutique, which is the Berlin-based unit of recently rebranded Paris-based sales company Playtime — known as Films Distribution until last September — emerged with “Flesh Out” rights following a minor bidding war at the EFM. “Flesh Out,” which has started shooting in Mauritania with
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Paying down your mortgage

With interest rates at a record low, there's never been a better time to pay off more of your home loan.
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Non-professional Bankers' Days are Numbered, Says CIBN

Ajibola said: “The time is right for you to be counted. The days are gone were bankers and banking business would be dictated by non–bankers. “Yes initially, it was an all-comers affair, and anybody could go into banking and trained onthe trade. The whole essence there was thatbanking being a sector
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CAI International Inc (CAI) Given Average Rating of “Buy” by Brokerages

CAI International logo CAI International Inc (NYSE:CAI) has been given a consensus rating of “Buy” by the eight research firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and five have issued a buy recommendation on the
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Dealmakers Rejoice as Berlin Business Bounces Back

As the European Film Market winds down, international buyers are encouraged by the return of bigger, more commercial projects: “People are in a buying mood again.” Berlin's back. As the European Film Market enters its final days, dealmakers are largely pleased with the return of bigger projects with
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Four out of five Aussies don't know their home loan rate right now, says UBank

… fewer Aussies could recall their home loan rate (85%), Hatton says the number is still too high and if you're part of the unhealthy majority, it could be costing you thousands. “While there was a slight improvement on last year, there are still too many Aussies out there who don't know their mortgage rate
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Emefienim is executive director at Sterling Bank

With over 25 years experience in the Nigerian banking industry, Emefienim attended University of Benin (UNIBEN) where he obtained a Bachelor of … Emefienim commenced his banking career with Oceanic Bank Plc (now Ecobank Nigeria), where he rose to the position of head, credit & marketing
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Ten years of value growth; how Australia's property market has transformed

CoreLogic Head Researcher, Cameron Kusher, has described the influence of the 2008 GFC as causing “dwelling values to begin to slide” but the housing market improved shortly after. “Although the periods of decline varied across regions, generally values started to fall early in 2008 with value growth
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House prices UK: Buyers out in force as sellers return to market in February

The report, which provides an overview of consumer behaviour and asking prices, rather than historical transactional data, shows a rise of 0.8 per cent in the last month to take the average property asking price to £300,001 in February, up from £297,587 in January. But it's not just asking prices that
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NAB, Advantedge tighten mortgage lending criteria

“NAB is committed to lending responsibly and ensuring our customers can meet their home loan repayments today and into the future,” the bank said. “Regulatory bodies have raised concerns about Australia's household debt-to-income ratio, which has risen significantly over the past decade.” In the UK
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Manazel Real Estate dedicates social efforts to Year of Zayed

ABU DHABI: Manazel Real Estate, Manazel, has launched a series of initiatives dedicated to the Year of Zayed. The move is in response to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan announcing 2018 as the Year of Zayed, to honour the legacy of the UAE's founding father, the late
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ECB Puts Payments Moratorium on Crippled Latvian ABLV Bank

The European Central Bank declared a temporary moratorium on debit operations in all currencies at ABLV Bank, the Baltic country's third-biggest lender facing U.S. Treasury enforcement action for alleged links to North Korea. “Temporarily, and until further notice, a prohibition of all payments by ABLV
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The Importance of Building a Relationship with Your Bank

The Importance of Building a Relationship with Your Bank. Feb 19, 2018 | Financial. Two people shaking hands. Sharing your life goals and dreams with family and friends is something we all do. These are the ones who hold our hands along the way and provide us with encouragement and guidance.
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Bahrain to host Property Brokerage Expo 2018

This inaugural event held for the first time this year is organized by Bahrain Real Estate Association with Expressions Marketing Communications and in … Brokerage Expo 2018 also promotes a culture of property investment, supporting the development of professionals wanting to work in the real estate
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