Miffed with falling apparel exports, businessmen demand slashing lending rates

Miffed with falling apparel exports, businessmen demand slashing lending rates

Miffed with falling apparel exports, businessmen demand slashing lending rates … apparel or readymade garments (RMG) exports, the garment exporters of the city are now demanding that the Centre should lower the lending rates for them and roll out new incentive schemes else the fall will continue.
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FHA foreclosure-prevention bill introduced in Congress

New legislation introduced in Congress is proposing to increase oversight of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage services in an effort to help prevent foreclosures. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), ranking member of the House Committee on Financial Services, introduced The FHA
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Which Comics Could Have Beaten Action Comics to #1000?

In 1936, Wheeler-Nicholson tried to launch a third comic book title, but his company was in trouble. His distributor worked out a deal. They thought that his company had promise, so they cut themselves in as partners in National Allied and also created a new company, Detective Comics, just to publish
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How it Sold: Market drops as family holds out for $1.4m in deceased estate sale

We speak to the team behind the weekend's most intriguing property sale. The property: A three-bedroom house at 4 Hodgson Street, Templestowe Lower, VIC. Sold a month after auction for a price 'closer to $1.25 million' than $1.3 million. Who was the agent/agency? Greg Bowring, Noel Jones
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Tell us what you think: With earnings season in full swing, which sector are you banking on to …

A deluge of earnings is expected stateside this week, with around one third of S&P 500 companies, including Facebook and Boeing, slated to report first-quarter results in the days ahead. Most companies that have already reported have topped expectations: As of Friday, about 16.5 percent of S&P 500
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Securities lending proves lucrative as investors aim for alpha

Think of a global industry that generated revenues of $9.2bn last year and that plays a critical role in ensuring the efficiency of financial markets but rarely merits a mention in the mainstream press. Welcome to securities lending — the practice among institutional investors of swapping equities, bonds
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Afghanistan approves first full-fledged Islamic bank

(Reuters) – Afghanistan's central bank has granted a license to the Islamic Bank of Afghanistan (IBA), the first lender in the country to apply the interest-free principles of Islamic finance in all its operations, a senior bank official told Reuters. The IBA was previously known as Bakhtar Bank and operated
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PBOC Governor Says China Is 'Determined' in Opening-Up Reforms

Hao Hong, Bocom International Holdings Co chief strategist and head of research, discusses PBOC monetary policy. He speaks to Rishaad Salamat on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg). RELATED ARTICLES. China Is Bolstering Lenders Before New Assault on Shadow Banking · Terms of
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Banking inquiry: Abbott calls for regulators to be sacked as PM resists apology

Tony Abbott believes the nation's banking regulators should be sacked in the wake of appalling stories out of the financial services royal commission. The former prime minister has questioned what the regulators were doing while misconduct, as revealed in hearings, was allowed to happen. “My fear is
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Renaissance Technologies LLC Cuts Stake in VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (VDSI)

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Leucadia National Corp acquired a new position in VASCO Data Security International during the fourth quarter worth $225,000. Archon Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in
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Banks' NPAs to rise by Rs 8000 crore in Q4 on account of Gitanjali Gems

NEW DELHI: Non performing assets (NPAs) or bad loans in the banking sector are set to shoot up by at least Rs 8,000 crore as advances to the … Gitanjali is promoted by Mehul Choksi, uncle of billionaire diamantaire Nirav Modi, who defrauded Punjab National Bank (PNB) of over Rs 13,000 crore by
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Arcast Inc. earns title of Exporter of the Year

OXFORD — A company that was started in a garage eight years ago – and has built up a customer base for its high-precision machines that includes NASA – has two reasons to celebrate this spring. Arcast Inc. has won the Maine Small Business Exporter of the Year Award from the U.S. Small Business
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Annaly Is A Good Income Investment

This portfolio is mainly composed of high-quality MBS, issued or guaranteed by Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC), Fannie Mae (OTCQB:FNMA) and Ginnie Mae, backed by single-family residential mortgages. At the end of 2017, Annaly's assets amounted to $113 billion, of which around 95% were agency
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The Signal Hill council approved a banking change to save $15K annually

During its first meeting under newly selected Mayor Tina Hansen, the Signal Hill City Council approved two staff recommendations that would help the City's finances: agreeing to receive $340,000 in settlement funds from the Water Replenishment District (WRD) and changing the City's
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Talking Banking On AM Minnesota Friday

1st United Bank has been serving the community since 1920. They are successful because of their slogan “what comes first is you”. Their website states they are dedicated to providing you with a wide range of products and services to meet your changing financial needs. 1st United Bank's goal is to
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Forget smart cars. China is banking on game-changing smart roads

A section of highway in the eastern Chinese city of Jinan is undergoing a transformation unlike any seen in the world, which may offer a window into the future of transportation itself. Equipment such as solar panels, mapping sensors and electric-battery rechargers are being embedded in the 1,080
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The secret forces controlling house prices

This is the conclusion of a major new review of the evidence by the International Monetary Fund. It's not just citizens who find control slipping through our fingers. Governments do too. Global investors and foreign central banks are now a big part of what drives house prices. What happens in New York
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WA Food Act offenders: Unregistered Bayswater eatery Good Fortune Roast fined $50000

Failing to lodge the appropriate paperwork and meet health standards has proved highly costly for one Bayswater business – which has been fined $50,000 for breaches of the WA Food Act. City of Bayswater officers visited Good Fortune Roast on November 22 of last year and found a series of issues,
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Fire-Damaged San Jose Property Listed for $800K

The San Jose housing market is so hot—pause for a “Match Game”-style response of “How hot is it?”—that a residential property destroyed by a fire two years ago is now on the market for $800,000. The San Jose housing market is so hot—pause for a “Match Game”. According to a USA Today report, the
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Rental homes owned by investment firms draw scrutiny of researchers

“Some people are waking up to find out that 10 homes on their street have been bought out by rental companies in the last five years,” Chilton said. “This is no longer our parents' or grandparents' housing market, where a Realtor puts a sign in the yard. Now we're fighting against the Airbnb people who
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) At $195.02 Forms Top; Whale Rock Capital Management Has Lifted …

Investors Title Company (ITIC) At $195.02 Forms Top; Whale Rock Capital Management Has Lifted …

April 15, 2018 – By Stephen Andrade. Whale Rock Capital Management Llc increased Yy Inc (YY) stake by 240.6% reported in 2017Q4 SEC filing. Whale Rock Capital Management Llc acquired 661,167 shares as Yy Inc (YY)'s stock declined 9.91%. The Whale Rock Capital Management Llc holds
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India's Modi Makes a Business Trip to Nordic Free-Trade Bastion

That deal “would be fantastic, of course,” he told Bloomberg, adding that he expects to discuss it with Modi. “If Sweden can facilitate that such a deal can happen, we will. It would be strange if it didn't also come up here.” Denmark, for its part, is keen to sell its wind mills and food-processing machinery,
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Australia Shows Compulsory Voting Is No Cure-All

Extremists overcame the majority in the Brexit referendum and the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Aussies' model might not have helped. by. Daniel Moss. @Moss_Eco More stories by Daniel Moss. April 15, 2018, 2:00 AM PDT. Australia's elections have higher turnout, but a similar outcome.
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Better Homes and Gardens to launch real estate brand in Australia and NZ

The US-based Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate brand will launch in Australia and New Zealand after striking a deal with real estate industry veteran Charles Tarbey to take on the master franchise agreement and roll out new agencies for the group. The Better Homes and Gardens brand is
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Australia's Compulsory Voting May Not Curb Polarization

(Bloomberg View) — Can coercing voter turnout save democracy? Some who were dismayed by the outcome of the Brexit referendum and the 2016 U.S. presidential election raised that possibility – considering that in both cases, large portions of the eligible population didn't vote. The theory is this: If
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Five innovation opportunities for the wealth management and insurance sector from open banking

Giving away personal information/data has always felt like a slight invasion of privacy. Having your information then shared to a third party makes many very uncomfortable. Privacy laws are stringent and for good reason, but has the introduction of open banking changed the way many industries will use
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US Stock Markets Dragged Down by Banking Sector, Geopolitical Concerns

Trading was tight in the financial markets on Friday with dollar index posting an inside range, indicating investor indecision and impending volatility, and stocks giving back early gains amid geopolitical concerns. U.S. Treasury instruments also posted an inside range as investors couldn't get a handle on
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Zacks: Brokerages Anticipate Cherry Hill Mortgage Inv (CHMI) Will Post Quarterly Sales of $4.92 …

Wall Street analysts predict that Cherry Hill Mortgage Inv (NYSE:CHMI) will announce sales of $4.92 million for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks Investment Research reports. Two analysts have issued estimates for Cherry Hill Mortgage Inv's earnings, with the lowest sales estimate coming in at $4.77
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Seminar lays out home-buying steps

By applying the debt-to-income ratio, buyers can find out what payment options work best and what mortgage programs are available — fixed rate mortgages, adjustable rate mortgages, first-time home buyer programs, and more. In the end, the buyer will be able to provide a letter that pre-qualifies for a
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Building trades put financial clout to work

The pension and health and welfare funds supported by many of the 31 unions or district councils in the Cleveland Building & Construction Trades Council (CBCTC) are investing in or lending millions of dollars to many of the most significant real estate developments in the region. For example, the
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Housing trouble: How banks are still hesitant to lend for affordable housing despite infrastructure …

Infrastructure status for the segment was announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his Budget speech for 2017-18 on February 1, 2017, which allowed builders to borrow from banks at cheaper rates compared to the conventional lenders such as private equities. “That (infrastructure status) means
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Craft Corner: Simple, thrifty tablescape will freshen up your home

Mercury Glass votive candle holders and jars can cost a small fortune, but this version won't break your budget. Now hunt your yard for sweet clippings and fill up your table with greens and glowing candles. This simple tablescape will add fresh life to your table and extra purpose to your grocery store
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Govt raises Nabard's authorised capital to Rs 300 bn to aid rural economy

The development finance institution also aims to increase its long-term on-lending or refinance portfolio to about Rs 800 billion in the current fiscal as part of its effort to improve the rural economy. The institution's on-lending in 2017-18 was Rs 650 billion. The government in the Budget had enhanced the
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Many Baby Boomer and Gen-X renters say they will never own a home

15-Apr-18 – The American Dream of homeownership is fading among Millennials and older generations. Apparently, an increasing number of people in the Baby Boomer and Generation X age groups prefer renting and do not anticipate buying a home, according to new research by Freddie Mac.
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Community Banking is the topic of a new "On Demand" episode with Rob Lowe

A new segment of the 'On Demand' series hosted by Rob Lowe is set to offer insight about community banking and its impact on the current financial world. Many individuals wish to establish and maintain wealth. However, in some cases large institutions do not have the support to understand what
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What to Expect From Retail Sales After the Trump Tax Cuts

Tax cuts have given a boost to Americans' take-home pay this year. The question hanging over the U.S. economy is whether they are putting the extra cash toward savings and debt, or using it to go shopping. Retail-sales data due Monday from the Commerce Department will help provide an answer,
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A half century after Fair Housing Act: 'We are segregated'

President Lyndon Johnson signed the federal Fair Housing Act on April 11, 1968. Fifty years later, discriminatory lending and rental practices persist, as the Connecticut Fair Housing Center discovered sending fair-housing testers out to pose as renters or homebuyers over three years ending in 2015.
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Syria Strike Isn't Causing Panic in Mideast Markets, Analysts Say

Qatar issued $12 billion worth of bonds this weekend, the only thing they had to pay for is a slightly higher premium compared to sovereigns with the same rating within the emerging markets space. So you increase the discount rate, but life goes on”; “Specifically in the Middle East and North Africa
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Trump's Updated Military Trans Ban Is Same as Before, Judge Says

More from Bloomberg.com: 'Mission Accomplished' Says Trump as Syria Strikes Go Unanswered. Trump announced in July, on Twitter, that transgender Americans would be barred from serving in the military “in any capacity.” That triggered at least four court injunctions, preventing the policy from taking
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Editorial: Increase local affordable housing options

Wanda Barnett has experienced the same struggle as too many Gainesville residents: a futile search to find an affordable place to live. Barnett, 68, told The Sun for a recent story that the owner of a home she rented for the past nine years was kicking her out to put the place on the market. She had been
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Hobart possesses same trifecta of factors that drove Sydney real estate to its peak, report shows

Hobart possesses same trifecta of factors that drove Sydney real estate to its peak, report shows

Hobart's housing market looks a lot like Sydney's did two years ago, a business outlook report for the March quarter says. The Deloitte Access Economics Business Outlook report for the March quarter shows Hobart has the trifecta of factors that led to the massive growth in the New South Wales capital in
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Hedge-Fund Investors Pour Into Oil as Firms Predict Surge to $80

The “crunch year” for strong oil prices will actually be 2019, though, when the effects of five years of under-investment in new oil projects around the world have their full impact, Westbeck Chief Executive Officer Jean-Louis Le Mee wrote in his firm's February investor letter, seen by Bloomberg News.
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Thai Billionaire Somphote Ahunai Has Lost About Half Of His Fortune In Stock Market Plunge

Somphote Ahunai is a billionaire in Thailand and Chief Executive Officer of Energy Absolute Pcl. But if current financial trends continue, he might not be a billionaire for much longer, as Energy Absolute's stock market plunge has eliminated almost half of his family fortune, at one point, bringing it down to
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Wall Street Economists See Global Growth Cresting Not Collapsing

The deflation risk has been averted but inflation is generally very contained and interest rates are still low. 2018 should be another solid year of growth in the global economy. Although we think that growth has already peaked in the euro area and Japan, we expect much of emerging markets to actually
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Region faces growing need for housing

The program has a goal of creating 135,000 new housing units across the state by 2025. “That has opened a lot of the state's budget for these new programs and there are a lot of players in the affordable housing market right now,” he said. “I think we're going to be seeing the creation of a lot more of
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How 105 Missiles Show Assad's Future is Safe

(No) Market panic | Stocks across most Arab markets advanced today as the risk of a military showdown between the U.S. and Russia in Syria faded. Investors and analysts are more focused on Qatar's bumper bond sale, Filipe Pacheco and Manus Cranny report. And finally… When Trump declared
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Prince Rupert housing market drops in first quarter

The numbers are in from the first quarter of 2018, and the housing market in Prince Rupert continues to drop. The BC Northern Real Estate Board compared how many properties were sold last month and how much they went for to the real estate market at the end of March in 2017. The press release
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VW Truck Chief Gears Up for 'Next Level' After Step Toward IPO

Renschler is now looking to expand the unit's presence in China and other markets, since it still lacks the global reach of commercial-vehicle industry leaders Daimler AG and Volvo AB. With rumors of an IPO also swirling around Daimler, VW will need to address a pending legal dispute with minority
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Then and Now: How Coventry aims to recapture motor city title

The car carrying the registration number M239459, was made in Coventry by the Humber Hillman Company and took Field Marshal Montgomery on his triumphant journey from El Alamein. 14th December 1945. Hillman, based in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, was a classic case in point. Originally a company
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MetLife Investment Advisors LLC Invests $3.32 Million in Old Republic International (NYSE:ORI …

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in ORI. Renaissance Technologies LLC raised its holdings in shares of Old Republic International by 16.2% during the 4th quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 9,023,085 shares
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Diana Banks, Emile Thompson

Diana Catherine Banks and Emile Christopher Thompson were married April 14 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Washington. The Rev. Robert Boxie, a Roman Catholic priest, performed the ceremony. Ms. Banks, 36, is a senior counsel at the American Bankers Association in Washington.
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Black men's arrest at Philadelphia Starbucks prompts city probes amid national outcry

Jacob Adelman covers property deals, retail trends and the hospitality business as the commercial real estate reporter. … man, who has been identified as Philadelphia real estate investor Andrew Yaffe, asks why officers were called and attempts to explain to police that the two men were waiting for him.
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Standex International (SXI) Upgraded at Zacks Investment Research

Standex International logo Standex International (NYSE:SXI) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report issued on Saturday, March 31st. The firm currently has a $106.00 price objective on the industrial products company's stock.
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Your old Polaroid camera could be worth a small fortune

Your old Polaroid camera could be worth a small fortune. 15 April 2018. From anachronistic electronic waste to expensive collector's items — numerous gadgets from the 1990s are currently in hot demand. Now, rare editions of the Polaroid camera are currently becoming so beloved that the cult camera
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Tottenham 1 Manchester City 3 watch highlights: Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Ilkay …

Gundogan confidently stroked the ball away and thoughts turned to how soon City will be celebrating the title. But they have not done it the easy way, as throwing away a two-goal lead to United proved last week. City still peppered Lloris' goal and forced the Frenchman into a save from Silva. Yet Spurs
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State Bank of India looks to broaden UK customer base beyond Indian diaspora

The State Bank of India (SBI) wants to broaden its UK customer base beyond the Indian diaspora after pumping £225 million into its retail business as part of new post-crisis regulations. Bosses of the lender – which is 58.6% owned by the Indian government – said that while they were happy with the
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Competition is warming up for savers searching online – but millions who bank in person are being …

As well as banks offering a pittance to a captive audience, some trusted providers offer different rates for similar products purely because of how customers choose to transact. The Post Office, for example, pays 1.05 per cent to those opening its Online Saver, but a heavily reduced 0.75 per cent on Instant
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Turkey has sound banking sector: Watchdog chairman

The Turkish banking sector “is durable and is able to manage the credit” level that has reached 2.2 trillion Turkish liras (nearly $540 billion), Turkey's banking watchdog head has said. “Turkey's banking sector's credit growth is sturdy with its strong liquidity structure,” Banking Regulation and Supervision
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BitRent (RTNB) Investing in Construction and Real Estate Market

BitRent (RNTB) is one of the many cryptocurrencies to be launched at the end of the first quarter of 2018. The official website of BitRent claims to be the first blockchain platform that is amalgamating the real estate industry with blockchain technology. The principal objective of the BitRent blockchain is to
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`Whatever You Like' Makes Scandinavian Firms Ripe for Takeovers

But Scandinavia's embrace of open markets helped propel in increase in deals of almost 180 percent in the first quarter, to $25 billion, according to Citi calculations. “Inbound investment into Sweden and the Nordics — we're just in the very beginning of this,” Ingemarsson said. “This is going to grow a lot
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Asia Stocks Open Mixed; Yen Slips as Bonds Decline: Markets Wrap

Asia Stocks Open Mixed; Yen Slips as Bonds Decline: Markets Wrap

Among those reporting: Alphabet/Google, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Twitter, Samsung, Facebook, SAP, Sony, Caterpillar, Halliburton, Airbus, Daimler, Honda, Deutsche Bank, Barclays, Credit Suisse, UBS, Visa, Nomura, Bank of China, Vale, Statoil, Royal Dutch Shell, Barrick Gold, Total, Exxon Mobil and
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Government-financed housing would solve crisis

However, more housing, and especially more affordable housing, can only be produced this way. You have to ask yourself, if you were a builder or investor, would you want a return of 1 to 5 per cent on low cost, affordable housing or 10 to 25 per cent or more on market rate and luxury housing?
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Biophilia Takes Over the Office Floor Plan

Companies are flocking towards an emerging design trend transforming their offices into something that looks like a greenhouse, it's called biophilia #tictocnews (Source: Bloomberg). Terms of Service Trademarks Privacy Policy ©2018 Bloomberg L.P. All Rights Reserved. Careers Made in NYC
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Westpac credit advice 'so far off the mark'

A mortgage broker specialising in SMSF lending has criticised the advice provided by a Westpac adviser that led to a client losing their home. The royal commission heard its first evidence from a customer of the bank on Thursday, with registered nurse and Westpac client Jacqueline McDowall stepping
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2657 Shares in Federal Agricultural Mortgage Co. (AGM) Purchased by Raymond James Financial …

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Federal Agricultural Mortgage Co. (NYSE:AGM) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 2,657 shares of the credit services
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Analysts See $0.64 EPS for First American Financial (FAF); Deerfield Management Company …

The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on residential and commercial property, as well as offers related services and products. Since December 14, 2017, it had 0 buys, and 2 insider sales for $10.61 million activity. Lampert Erin M had sold 1,413 shares worth $211,071.
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Banking overhaul seeks to shut Latvian money laundromat

RIGA: Euro-zone member Latvia is scrambling to reform its banking sector after US authorities accused its third largest lender of large-scale money laundering with connections to North Korea's nuclear weapons development programme. Desperate to restore credibility, Riga is eliminating deposits in US
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Real estate savings: Are you built for a do-it-yourself house kit?

Buck's DIY “home in a box,” built on three acres she's owned for years, is nearly completed and will cost about half that when all is said and done. And that includes a new septic system that alone cost $25,000. Kimball says Shelter-Kit homes qualify for financing by a typical mortgage lender. However
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MGM, Springfield get time to make deal on 31 Elm St. market rate housing

SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Gaming Commission agreed this week that a proposal for MGM Springfield to invest in the redevelopment of the historic 31 Elm St. block at Court Square is worth giving MGM additional time to consider that option to help meet its commitment to create new
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Analyzing TPG Specialty Lending (TSLX) & New Mountain Finance (NMFC)

TPG Specialty Lending (NYSE: TSLX) and New Mountain Finance (NYSE:NMFC) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, analyst
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Commission expose the banks' immoral pursuit of earnings

Public hearings of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry resume in Melbourne today. The first round concluded three weeks ago with, says the Financial Review, revelations of “…a litany of possible breaches of the legislation, industry
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Trades at $195.02 After Triangle; 683 Capital Management Has …

683 Capital Management Llc decreased Grubhub Inc (Put) (GRUB) stake by 82.98% reported in 2017Q4 SEC filing. 683 Capital Management Llc sold 487,700 shares as Grubhub Inc (Put) (GRUB)'s stock rose 44.05%. The 683 Capital Management Llc holds 100,000 shares with $7.18 million value,
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Financial Stock Roundup: International Bancshares Corporation (IBOC)

International Bancshares Corporation (IBOC) stock gained attention from Active Investors. Active investors purchase investments and continuously monitor their activity in order to exploit profitable conditions. Active investing is highly involved. Unlike passive investors, who invest in a stock when they
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Community Banking is the topic of a new “On Demand” episode…

(PRWEB) April 15, 2018. A new segment of the 'On Demand' series hosted by Rob Lowe is set to offer insight about community banking and its impact on the current financial world. Many individuals wish to establish and maintain wealth. However, in some cases large institutions do not have the support
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HSBC's share price shows it could be the best banking stock around

After a rocky few years, things are finally looking up for global mega bank HSBC (LSE: HSBA). The company is once again profitable on a statutory level, it has exited several non-core markets to focus on its profitable Asian base and its shareholders are already receiving huge dividend payments.
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Money matters: Saudi regulator issues rules for debt collectors

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) has issued regulations for debt collection by financing entities from individual customers. … Earlier this year, Saudi Arabia lifted the maximum loan-to-value rate for mortgages to 90 percent – from 85 percent – for first-time homebuyers in a bid to stimulate
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Bank of New York Mellon Corp Sells 143375 Shares of Lending Club (NYSE:LC)

Bank of New York Mellon Corp lowered its stake in Lending Club (NYSE:LC) by 10.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,286,305 shares of the credit services provider's stock after selling 143,375 shares during the period. Bank of
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$4.2M in transactions redivide ownership of west LR shopping center

The John Ramsey and Mary Jim Ramsey family sold a portion of their ownership in the center to Hank Kelley, chief executive officer of Flake & Kelley Commercial Real Estate, and to a silent investment partner, Kelley said. The deals leave Kelley with a 46.6 percent ownership in the center, the Ramseys
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Trump Approval Rating Climbs to 40%, Highest Level This Year

President Donald Trump's approval rating rose to 40 percent in the latest poll by ABC News and The Washington Post, the highest level this year. The reading compares to 36 percent in January's poll. His disapproval rating fell to 56 percent from 58 percent. Trump's average ratings are still the lowest
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Houses selling like hotcakes in county

MLS released its March housing sales figures on Friday, as well as quarterly data by municipality. Countywide, MLS reported 225 closed residential sales in March compared with 199 the previous March, a 13.1 percent increase. For the first quarter, 529 housing sales were made, a 6.7 percent increase
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Plotting Recent Housing Market Downturns

Plotting Recent Housing Market Downturns

After many years of strong increases in dwelling values, the two largest housing markets, Sydney and Melbourne, have begun to see values fall over recent months. While values are declining in both cities the speed of the declines vary greatly, both compared to one another and compared to other
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The Government's coming under pressure to make changes and exemptions in its legislation …

The council says in its latest submission that the legislation cuts off the significant benefits, investments and philanthropic donations currently received from overseas buyers in the luxury home market. It also detrimentally affects a thriving industry of tradespeople, businesses and artists that support the
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Marshall County median home sales price up 6 percent from a year ago

Forecast: March sales were one unit or 1.3 percent below the Alabama Center for Real Estate's (ACRE) monthly forecast. … This month-over-month median price increase is consistent with historical data trends indicating that the March median sales price on average (2013-17) increases 7.7 percent
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Young Nigerian entrepreneur who made his fortune trading online Forex and Crude oil

… Talking Point · People & Politics · The Hub · Sweet and Sour · Onochie Anibeze · Sunday Perspectives · My World · Frankly Speaking · The Orbit · Nigeria Today · Vista Woman · Relationships. Breaking News. Translate. Home » News » Young Nigerian entrepreneur who made his fortune trading online
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Business Newsmaker: St. Anne's Credit Union announces appointments

Eileen M. Danahey, president and CEO of St. Anne's Credit Union, along with its board of directors, announced the appointment of Richard Kane to the newly created position of vice president, commercial risk; the promotion of Luisa Rochester to vice president of residential lending; and the appointment
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Malcolm Turnbull admits banking royal commission should have been called sooner

Malcolm Turnbull says in hindsight it would have been better for the Government to have set up a banking royal commission two years ago. Mr Turnbull and his senior colleagues have spent the past two years arguing against holding a royal commission into the financial sector, although some of his
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Galaxy's Philippines partner still buying up Boracay land: report

Galaxy Entertainment Group's Philippines partner, Leisure and Resorts World Corp (LRWC), is still buying land in Boracay despite recent claims by President Rodrigo Duterte that no new casinos would be built on the holiday island. According to a report by The Philippine Star, Municipal Executive
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'Really good news:' Report shows property values up 'in every single aldermanic district' in …

That means they are going to have more equity in their home. In essence, the value of their home is increasing,” said Barrett. About 20 percent will see no change and only 7.5 percent of the individual properties declined in value. Barrett said this is big news, considering it's the first time that's occurred in
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World Bank shareholders approve 'historic' increase in lending

WASHINGTON: World Bank shareholders approved a “historic” increase in the bank's lending capacity on Saturday after the US backed a reform package that curbs loans and charges more for higher income countries, like China. World Bank president Jim Yong Kim said neither China nor any middle
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Non-bank business lenders growing in popularity amongst SME's

There is no doubt the big banks remain major players in the SME lending market however, there has been a steady rise in the number of non-bank lenders offering fast and flexible lending options in this space. They are able to move much faster than the traditional banker with their unique 'fintech'
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Wells Fargo Reiterates Market Perform Rating for MGIC Investment (MTG)

Wells Fargo restated their market perform rating on shares of MGIC Investment (NYSE:MTG) in a research note published on Wednesday, Marketbeat.com reports. The firm currently has a $17.00 price target on the insurance provider's stock. “We expect the focus to be less on the quarter and more on 1)
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Crown Castle International (NYSE:CCI) Upgraded to Buy at Zacks Investment Research

Crown Castle International (NYSE:CCI) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note issued on Tuesday, March 27th. The brokerage currently has a $125.00 price objective on the real estate investment trust's stock. Zacks Investment Research's
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Rise in Construction Activity is Driving the Global Coatings Market | Technavio

In this report, Technavio highlights the rise in demand for smart coatings as one of the key emerging trends driving the global coatings market. … INDUSTRY KEYWORD: MANUFACTURING CHEMICALS/PLASTICS CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY COMMERCIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE
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Hey Alexa, Which Chipmaker Found Life After Smartphones?

ZTE Corp.'s ban on purchasing American chips fueled a 6.5 percent jump in MediaTek's stock last Wednesday, before the company issued a statement saying it will see little benefit. In fact, it's hip new devices like Amazon.com Inc.'s Echo voice assistant and smart bikes, made popular by China's rental
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Zuma Legacy Leaves South African Anti-Graft Panel With Huge Task

… in kickbacks to help a unit of China South Rail secure contracts to supply state railway operator Transnet SOC Ltd. with new locomotives, according to leaked emails obtained by the AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism and Scorpio, the Daily Maverick news website's investigative unit.
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Coalition narrows gap in latest Newspoll as PM defends resisting banking inquiry

Labor has demanded the government establish a compensation scheme for victims of banking misconduct, attempting to seize the initiative as Turnbull government ministers including the financial services minister, Kelly O'Dwyer, struggle to deal with the fallout of the royal commission's revelations after
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DeShazo: Capitals gain edge with the help of good fortune

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, celebrates his game-winning goal with T.J. Oshie (77), Chandler Stephenson (18), Dmitry Orlov (9) and Matt Niskanen (2) in overtime of Game 5 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday,
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Michael Cohen case shines light on Sean Hannity's property empire

When Sean Hannity was named in court this week as a client of Donald Trump's embattled legal fixer Michael Cohen, the Fox News host insisted their discussions had been limited to the subject of buying property. “I've said many times on my radio show: I hate the stock market, I prefer real estate.
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NIO Capital's Zhang Junyi is Taking CFIUS Issues 'Very Seriously'

NIO Capital, the investment firm affiliated to Chinese electric-vehicle startup NIO, is paying serious attention to the CFIUS issues and restrictions the Trump Administration proposed to impose on Chinese investments. They will be adjusting their U.S. investment strategies to seeking minority stake and no
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New mayor to become steward of prime real estate in need of redevelopment

The former Naval Support Activity site is seen located along the industrial canal between Bywater and the 9th Ward in New Orleans, La., Wednesday, April 18, 2018. The 100-year-old complex was once a bustling hub of military shipping activity, but the three-building, 25-acre site was shuttered in 2011
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What Global Finance Chiefs Are Saying About the Global Economy

What Global Finance Chiefs Are Saying About the Global Economy

In particular, the IMF is worried that markets might be underestimating the threat of an inflation shock in the U.S., where the Trump administration is increasing fiscal stimulus with the economy at or near full employment. A surge in inflation might force the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates faster than
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TerraCycle Founder Talks About His Waste-Focused Business

A purse made out of juice pouches? This company makes it happen. TerraCycle recycles, upcycles, or reuses garbage #EarthDay #tictocnews (Source: Bloomberg). Terms of Service Trademarks Privacy Policy ©2018 Bloomberg L.P. All Rights Reserved. Careers Made in NYC Advertise Ad Choices
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World Bank shareholders approve historic capital increase

Kim said the increase will allow the bank to ramp up lending to an average of $100 billion a year through 2030, from $60 billion in 2017 and an … Donald Trump has argued that multilateral lending institutions should graduate countries that have grown enough to finance their own development, like
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Best ASX Real Estate Dividend Payers

Performance in the real estate sector generally tracks the economic cycle. During periods of high growth and inflation, real estate investments usually post strong returns. However, during an economic bust, these investments tend to underperform. During these times, companies such as Garda
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How a Lighting Entrepreneur Had His 'Light Bulb' Moment

After getting fired from his job in New York, Cole Zucker booked a one-way ticket to Shanghai, in search of adventure in a country where he knew no one and spoke no Chinese. After three years, he became fluent in the language, found a business partner, and returned to the U.S. to start Green Creative,
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Does Williams Think the Fed Was Too Loose in the 2000s?

Transcripts of Federal Open Market Committee meetings indicate concerns about house prices and home-equity extraction as early as 2001. Charles Kindleberger, the celebrated finance historian and author of Manias, Panics, and Crashes, spent the end of his life “cutting out newspaper clippings that
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Malcolm Turnbull admits 'political mistake' on bank royal commission

Berlin: Malcolm Turnbull has admitted making a political mistake in rejecting a royal commission into the banks for more than 18 months, taking responsibility for the call but insisting he was right to put a priority on new laws to protect customers. In his first public response to last week's furore over the
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Banking expert says investigation into Australian bank behaviour isn't necessary this side of the …

A Massey University banking expert says she is confident the big Australian banks operate differently in New Zealand to the way they do across the Tasman, which she calls … Claire Matthews says she does not believe NZ needs to conduct an inquiry into banks similar to what Australia is doing. Source:
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World Bank moves to boost lending capacity

WASHINGTON: World Bank shareholders approved a “historic” increase in the bank's lending capacity Saturday after the United States backed a reform package that curbs loans and charges more for higher income countries like China. World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said neither China nor any
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Research details developments in the Global construction equipment market analysis 2018-2024

Increasing government investment for the infrastructure development is estimated to provide good opportunities for the market. An increasing real estate market is also driving factor for growth. Changing Government regulations regarding carbon emissions for heavy construction equipment is likely to
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Banking royal commission waited on reform: PM

Malcolm Turnbull says starting a banking royal commission two years ago would have helped him politically but he wanted to fix the laws rather than wait for a report. The prime minister originally strongly rejected the need for the investigation into Australia's financial service sector before eventually
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Three Alternative Gauges Advise Not to Fret on Global Trade, Yet

“I wouldn't get too stressed out just yet,” said Rob Subbaraman, head of emerging markets economics at Nomura in Singapore. While his team's measure, which is meant to give a three-months-ahead read on export growth in Asia ex-Japan, has fallen for two months through February, it's still at relatively
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'We've put customers first': PM defends not setting up banking royal commission sooner

“But the reason I didn't proceed with a royal commission is this: I wanted to make sure we took the steps to reform immediately, and got on with the job.” The prime minister gave a speech at a Westpac function in April 2016 where he tore into the banks for their “unacceptable behaviour” but he refused to
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Bankruptcy, Real Estate Acts pitted against each other: Assocham

Both the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Code) and the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, enacted in 2016, appear to be pitted against each other as far as protecting the … Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Assocham, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Associated Chambers of Commerce
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Citigroup Warns Mexico of Deficit, Price Surges if Obrador Wins

… institutions as elections near and Lopez Obrador's lead has widened to 20.5 percentage point from his nearest opponent in Bloomberg's Poll tracker. … The peso took sharp a dip last week after rallying on news that a deal to rework the North American Free Trade Agreement may be reached within
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See how much new mortgage regulations slowed Canadian home price growth in Q1

Canadian home prices saw modest year-over-year gains in the first quarter of 2018, despite eroding housing affordability and stricter mortgage regulations dampening activity. In the first three months of the year, the aggregate price of a home in Canada rose 6.2 per cent to $605,512 compared to
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Chile's $170 Per Bottle Winemaker Chadwick Seeks Growth in China

Noting the growing presence of Chilean labels in key Asian markets such as Japan and China, he said that “they have a great interest in fine wine.” Chadwick has been building up the reputation of his vineyards since 1983, when his father asked him to restore the fortunes of the company, which was
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New senior appointment at Frank Salt Real Estate

Frank Salt Real Estate Group has appointed Robert Delia as the new human resources manager. Mr Delia is an MBA graduate and an experienced HR professional and international trainer with over 20 years' experience in HR management and training. He joins the company from his last role as HR
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City of Hornell vigilant of unkempt properties

Every Wednesday, Melissa Fuller — a mortgage counselor from Arbor development, holds appointments at city hall to assist those at risk settle debts and chart a path to hopefully stay in their homes. “It's much better if they stay there as the process goes through and get some kind of assistance,” Burdett
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Dubai records $15.7bn real estate deals in Q1 2018

Business Bay topped the list, with 973 transactions worth approximately $544m (AED2bn) recorded in Q1. Dubai Marina ranked second, with 720 transactions worth $353m (AED1.3bn.) The number of female investors in Dubai's property market in the first quarter of 2018 was also “exceptionally high”
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China Cyberspies Targeted Japanese Firms for North Korea Secrets

China Cyberspies Targeted Japanese Firms for North Korea Secrets

Chinese hackers have targeted Japanese defense companies, possibly to get information on Tokyo's policy toward resolving the North Korean nuclear impasse, according to cybersecurity firm FireEye Inc. The attacks are suspected to come from a group known as APT10, a China-based espionage
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I was wrong not to call for banking inquiry sooner

Mr Turnbull also said the Government “knew what the problem was with the banks” but wanted to introduce reforms immediately and the banks would have used the Royal Commission to defer reforms. When Mr Turnbull and Treasurer Scott Morrison were forced to call a Royal Commission because of a
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Malcolm Turnbull admits calling royal commission into the banks two years ago 'would have been …

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has admitted it would have been a better move “politically” if he had called the royal commission into the banks two years ago. Some of his own backbench and Labor had been calling for an inquiry since 2016 but Mr Turnbull resisted until December when the weight of
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Lira's Fate Tops Bill in Week of Emerging-Market Rate Decisions

Kim told a ruling party meeting in Pyongyang on Friday his regime would suspend tests of atomic bombs and intercontinental ballistic missiles after achieving its goal of building a nuclear arsenal, the official Korean Central News Agency reported. The won is trading near its strongest level since 2014
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Pakistan Central Bank Chief Says He Doesn't See Need to Devalue

Low inflation and solid growth mean there's no pressing need to devalue the currency in the near term, State Bank of Pakistan Governor Tariq Bajwa said in an interview. Pakistan has allowed the rupee to weaken twice in recent months as it attempts to mend its deteriorating finances before elections
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Banking royal commission: How ASIC went missing in action with the banks

First, the recriminations. Then the tough talk. Barnaby Joyce's admission that he was wrong to oppose a royal commission into banks was quickly steamrolled by Treasurer Scott Morrison's resolute and defiant shift, quickly upgrading the corporate regulator's legal arsenal. Admirable maybe, but
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Water Filter Housing Market Key Player, Regions, Manufacturers Analysis, Application and …

Water Filter Housing Market reports cover detailed competitive outlook including the market share and company profiles of the key participants operating in the Global market. The Water Filter Housing market report provides an in-depth overview of Product Specification, technology, product type and
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Rooted in Agriculture: Farm Credit East quietly serves financial needs of regional agriculture

Nearly half of its lending activity in 2017 was concentrated in New York, with Connecticut accounting for a 6 percent share. Dairy-focused businesses made up 23.1 percent of its customer base last year. Although Farm Credit East does not break down its lending by county, Allen — whose office also
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Being a property investor or house hunter makes Sydneysiders more supportive of foreign investment

Property investors are more likely to support foreign investment in the property market than people without such investments, we have found in a survey of Sydneysiders' views about foreign real estate investment. Perhaps more surprising, would-be buyers, who might be expected to worry about demand
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Amazon Is Shielding James Comey From Review Spam

In another recent example, Amazon apparently chose to delete hundreds of negative reviews of Hillary Clinton's book What Happened, mostly from reviewers without verified purchases. Fortune has reached out to Amazon to determine the precise nature of the restrictions on Comey's book, and will
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US banks tap mortgage apps as home lending slows

New York. BIG US banks are racing to launch websites and mobile apps to make getting a mortgage faster and easier, investments that may have modest near-term payoffs as home lending activity slows. Lenders have been spending on digital tools to cut costs, eliminate error-prone paperwork and
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Landlords filling vacancies via corporate deals that guarantee occupancy

For years, the market for shorter-term housing has been particularly lively in the summer, when students and interns come for seasonal stints and when temporary arrangements are sought by recent college graduates and employers opting to relocate when their children are not in school. The seasonal
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Dozens of Southwest Flights Canceled Because of Inspections Following Deadly Engine Explosion

Dozens of Southwest Airlines flights were canceled on Sunday due to blade inspection, following the tragic engine explosion on Flight 1380 last week, which left one passenger dead. In an email to Fortune, Southwest confirmed that overall there were about 40 cancellations out of nearly 4,000 flights on
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Charleston Habitat for Humanity seeks veterans for homeownership program

To qualify, a veteran must meet the family income level criteria between 35-80% of the area median income ($74,500 for a family of 4); they must be able to afford a down payment of $1,500 and monthly payments of $500 without spending more than 30% of their monthly income on mortgage payments;
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Govt raises Nabard's authorised capital by six-times to Rs 30k cr

The institution's on-lending in 2017-18 was Rs 65,000 crore. The government in the Budget had enhanced the corpus of the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIFD) to Rs 28,000 crore with an overall objective of doubling farmers income by 2022. Nabard is the main agency for implementing RIFD
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Real estate records, 04/15/18

Sonderegger, Theo B Estate to Frerichs, Anne Marie & William E, 1710 S 58th St., $178,000. South 77 … Vladimirs Real Estate Services Inc to Anthony, Michael D & Cary L, 8909 S 31st St., $392,500. … Brynnco Property Solutions LLC to Hansen, Joshua D & Mary L & Robert, 3248 Doane St., $102,000.
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8 international destinations and their Arab lookalikes

8 international destinations and their Arab lookalikes … If you're an avid traveler, then chances are you've probably come across a few international touristic spots that resemble destinations in your respective Arab hometown. …. Maybe you should have waited for sales before buying that $50 top.
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Big energy suppliers are under the spotlight for their bad oligopolistic ways, says JEFF PRESTRIDGE

Oligopolies– as my old school economics teacher used to say – are not good news for consumers. By controlling markets, they are able to dictate prices while keeping all but the most tenacious of new competitors at bay. Profits boom, shareholders smile and most customers grudgingly accept their lot.
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Want the Gas? Buy the Company! A New Way to Finance LNG Exports

After amassing billions in debt and pushing a bold spending plan, Charif Souki was fired in 2015 by the liquefied natural gas company he founded. Now heading a new developer, he's changing his plan of attack. Souki's latest idea is to mostly deal debt out of the picture. The company he chairs,
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Forms Multiple Top Chart Pattern at $195.02

Big Money Sentiment increased to 1.36 in 2017 Q4. It has change of 0.32, from 2017Q3's 1.04. The ratio improved due to Investors Title Company positioning: 2 sold and 20 reduced. 8 funds amassed holdings and 22 increased holdings. Investors holded 786,425 in 2017Q3 but now own 790,051 shares
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Maureen Haughey, stoic wife of Charlie, leaves €9m fortune

Maureen Haughey, stoic wife of Charlie, leaves €9m fortune

Maureen Haughey, wife of former Taoiseach Charles J Haughey, has left more than €9m in her will, according to papers lodged in the Probate Office in Dublin last week. Mrs Haughey, the daughter of another former Taoiseach, Sean Lemass, lived most of her married life in the Gandon-designed
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Trade war fears hit market

Fears over the ongoing trade war between the United States and China affected the secondary real estate market over the weekend, according to property agents. Centaline Property reported a 32 percent plunge in the number of transactions in 10 major housing estates compared to the previous
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NJ Bill Prohibit Firms Holding Virtual Currency From Lending Out Tokens

According to reports, a New Jersey proposed law will make it an illegal activity for firms holding cryptocurrency on clients behalf to lend tokens in its custody out. This move by the New Jersey legislation will see cryptocurrency exchange activities between firms and other entities become a crime under
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Kipchoge wins 3rd London Marathon; Cheruiyot gets 1st title

LONDON — Eliud Kipchoge swept to a third London Marathon victory and Vivian Cheruiyot won the event for the first time as Kenyans triumphed in sweltering conditions on Sunday. The 33-year-old Kipchoge ran the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometre) course in 2 hours, 4 minutes, 27 seconds to add to his wins in
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March condo sales in Baldwin County up 4 percent from 5-year average

Seeking balance: The inventory of condos for sale divided by the current monthly sales volume equals the number of months of housing supply. The market is considered to be in balance at approximately 6 months of supply. During March the area had 5 months of condo supply, down from 6.2 months of
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World's 1st trillionaire will make fortune by mining in outer space

The following trillion-dollar industry will be in the mining part, and the world's initial trillionaire will make his/her fortune by mining in space, Goldman Sachs claims. The expectation is resounded by prestigious astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, who says: “The initial trillionaire there will ever be is the
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Dave Mull: Foraging return recalls unusual eats

It's put together by a group called Fortune Bay Expedition Team, which, is kind of a mysterious organization that runs quite a few courses like this one. I couldn't find the Fortune Bay story in the brief amount of research time I spent, basically looking at the fortunebay.org website. No matter. I'm stoked to
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The Bulletin: Aussie banking scandal wake up call for NZ

Scandalous banking misconduct in Australia is being described as a wake up call for New Zealand, reports Radio NZ. A royal commission over the ditch is currently shaking Australian banking to its core, revealing unethical and in some cases illegal practices with customers, bribery and fraud – here's a
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RBI Ban On Crypto-Currencies Banking Services Challenged In Delhi Court

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Centre, the RBI and the GST Council on a plea challenging a circular which prohibits banks and financial institutions from providing any service in relation to virtual currencies such as 'crypto-currencies'. A bench of justices S Ravindra
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Why We Need to Start Expanding Financing Options for Home Ownership

For most people, buying a home is one of the most significant milestones of their lives. It's probably up there with graduating college, getting their first job, and having their first child. However, as recently as 2014, homeownership dropped to a rate lower than we'd seen in 1994 – with a rate as low as 64%
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Islamic banking investments rise 1.8pc in Oct-Dec

A breakup of net investments among full-fledged Islamic banks and Islamic banking branches of conventional banks shows that investments from full-fledged Islamic banks increased to Rs231 billion by the end of December 2017, as compared to Rs220 billion in the previous quarter, according to the
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France Released Great Selections of Bordeaux Wines in 2017

Despite last spring's frost, French winemakers were able to bottle up a great selection of bordeauxs in 2017 #tictocnews (Source: Bloomberg). Terms of Service Trademarks Privacy Policy ©2018 Bloomberg L.P. All Rights Reserved. Careers Made in NYC Advertise Ad Choices Website Feedback Help
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A Quiet Place Silently Topples the Rock's Rampage to Return to No. 1 at Box Office

Paramount Pictures' surprise hit horror film “A Quiet Place” made a rare return to the No. 1 spot in its third weekend in theaters, toppling The Rock's “Rampage” and outdrawing a new release from comic actor Amy Schumer. “A Quiet Place” generated $22 million in the U.S. and Canada, researcher
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Inez Burns' Abortion Clinic Was One Of San Francisco's Worst Kept Secrets

At the center of it all, Inez Burns, who made a fortune performing illegal abortions. Chloe Veltman of member station KQED explores her life. CHLOE VELTMAN, BYLINE: For decades, Inez Burns lived in a jewel box mansion in San Francisco's Mission District. Jeff Cerf owns the house now. He likes to
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March home sales in Lake Martin area significantly above 5-year average

Most real estate professionals consider the market to be in balance at approximately 6 months of supply. There were 7 months of housing supply in March, down from 9.2 months in February and up from 6 months of supply one year ago. Pricing: The Lake Martin area median sales price in March was
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China Is Bolstering Lenders Before New Assault on Shadow Banking

Investors who pushed up Chinese bank shares last week on news of lower reserve requirements may have been celebrating too soon. The subtext to Tuesday's move is an effort to prepare the banks for a painful new phase in China's campaign to reduce financial-sector risks, as regulators free up
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Scandals, Bad Debts at India Banks Threaten Economic Outlook

Bhanumurthy for now forecasts GDP growth of 6.5 percent for the current fiscal year ending March 2019, although he fears the numbers could go even lower. His estimate is already below last year's 6.6 percent and as well as the most pessimistic forecast of 6.9 percent in a Bloomberg survey.
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WENY News – How these hurricane-ravaged states have avoided a housing disast

But in the case of natural disasters, programs aimed at helping distressed homeowners aren't always helpful enough. Mortgage modification programs administered by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, the Veterans Administration, and the Federal Housing Administration — which now back about
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AT&T, Verizon Collusion Probe Signals Deepened Telecom Scrutiny

“A DOJ view that carriers are colluding could mean that a potential Sprint + T-Mobile merger would face higher scrutiny, making us somewhat less optimistic about that deal,” the analysts led by Philip Cusick wrote in a report. Still, previous probes against fixed and wireless providers haven't had
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Alizz Islamic Bank wins best Islamic banking brand award

Alizz Islamic Bank recently won the 'Best Islamic Banking Brand in Oman' award at the Global Brand Awards 2017 ceremony held at the JW Marriott Hotel … Murtadha Jawad al Lawati, head of marketing and corporate communications at Alizz Islamic Bank received the award on behalf of the bank in the
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FF's McGrath asks why PTSB's split-mortgage loans face sell-off, while AIB's do not

FF's McGrath asks why PTSB's split-mortgage loans face sell-off, while AIB's do not

Deputy McGrath commented: “We know that some 4,300 Permanent TSB mortgage holders are fully honouring the terms of the split mortgage agreement they have entered into with the bank and yet their loans are being lined up for sale in the same basket as loans where no repayment has been made
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Questions raised about campaign contributions and influence at Columbus City Hall

Real-estate developers, unions and some wealthy luminaries who do business with the city contributed millions of dollars to the campaigns of Columbus elected officials. City officials raised about $8.4 million from nearly 5,000 contributors disclosed on reports filed from mid-2014 through 2017, but more
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Global house price synchronisation impacting Oz

House prices are becoming increasingly synchronised in many advanced and emerging market economies, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) latest Global Financial Stability Report. In over 40 countries and 44 major cities—including Sydney and Melbourne—exposure to global
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Financial inclusion is only possible if banks and Fintech firms work together

Mr Grosso was speaking at the Seamleass Middle East event, a payments summit held in Dubai last week, on the topic of financial inclusion. A panel of experts discussed how greater collaboration between FinTech companies and traditional banks is the best way to help the lower paid segment of the
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Latvia Secures US Help to Clean Up Its Scandal-Tainted Banks

Latvia's financial investigators will receive more U.S. help as the Baltic nation races to emerge from a money-laundering scandal that toppled its third-largest lender. Finance Minister Dana Reizniece-Ozola has agreed technical assistance from the U.S. Treasury Department for the country's financial
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Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) Rating Lowered to Sell at Zacks Investment Research

Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report issued on Friday. According to Zacks, “In the last three months, Fortune Brands' shares have underperformed the industry. It is also overvalued on a P/E
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IMF seeks to crack down on corruption, World Bank boosts lending capacity

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced new guidelines Sunday aimed at systematically addressing corruption and its impact on economic growth in all 189 of its member states. The announcement came at the IMF's and World Bank's spring meeting in Washington. The new policy also
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Meet Andrea Linehan, commercial director with Grid Finance… 'There's rarely an …

The market share of the three main lenders in new lending flows at that point was around 82pc. In the final six months of last year, data suggests that the market has become even more concentrated, with fewer banks holding an ever larger market share. This holds both in terms of outstanding credit and
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WERE: What State must get right in affordable housing scheme

It also said it seeks to extend affordable mortgages for as low as seven per cent, facilitated by the Kenya Mortgage Refinancing Company (KMRC). Reports indicate that KMRC has secured financing from the World Bank and the African Development Bank which have allocated Sh16.1 billion and Sh15
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Bank lending standards kept steady

Results of the Bangko Sentral's Senior Bank Loan Officers' Survey (SLOS) showed that most of the respondent banks continued to maintain their credit standards for loans to both enterprises and households during the quarter based on the modal approach. This is the 36th consecutive quarter since
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'Only Time Will Tell.' President Trump Tempers Optimism on North Korea

President Donald Trump tempered his optimism on North Korea on Sunday, saying that “only time will tell” how things turn out, as U.S. lawmakers sounded skeptical about promises made by Pyongyang ahead of possible historic talks between the countries leaders. “We are a long way from conclusion
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Buying Greek property makes sense

Greek real estate has regained its appeal for investors, both foreign and domestic. Last year was pivotal toward this direction, as the economy's return to growth and confidence regarding the country's position in the eurozone have boosted investment prospects and encouraged many funds to actively
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PM's housing scheme gets tepid response from the middle class

Housing sector experts blame the tepid response to a slew of factors including poor awareness oft the scheme, stringent eligibility criteria, and the state of the real estate market. Vaijinath MG, chief general manager, State Bank of India, and head of the real estate and housing business unit at India's
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This strategy can help you hedge your stock market bets

… sure you are comfortable and understand the strategy you choose. CHRISTOPHER SCALESE, financial advisor, author of the book, “Retirement is a Marathon, Not a Sprint,” is the president of Fortune Financial Group. For more information, please visit www.fortune-financial.org or call 1-570-489-4142.
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The Week Ahead: Following Home Price Trends

On Tuesday, April 24, S&P Indices will release the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index (HPI) at 9 a.m. EST. The latest data will measure home price changes across the country for February. The index is a leading measure of U.S. residential real estate prices, tracking changes in the value of
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Hong Kong's currency defence kills fixed-rate mortgage market

The HSBC Holdings headquarters building in the central district of Hong Kong. The mortgage market in Hong Kong is dominated by the city's biggest banks, led by HSBC and BOC Hong Kong, with the top three having a combined market share of 63% in terms of the number of loans extended for
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Treasury is set to SELL OFF Bradford & Bingley's MORTGAGES in the next few weeks

FSCS chief executive Mark Neale said: “When the sale of Bradford & Bingley is completed in a few weeks' time we'll have repaid the residual £4 billion of that £20 billion Treasury loan.” He added that the FSCS expects to receive thousands of compensation claims this year from people that suffered
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Starbucks' Vague Policies on Nonpaying Customers Make Stores Friendlier – for Some

Get Data Sheet, Fortune's technology newsletter. On the other hand, staffers speaking to the Journal pointed out that being too lenient with non-paying guests can lead some to take full advantage, potentially crowding out paying customers. Flexible policies allow managers to exercise their own
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Jane Street Group LLC Decreases Holdings in SPDR Barclays Mortgage Backed Bond ETF …

Jane Street Group LLC trimmed its stake in shares of SPDR Barclays Mortgage Backed Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:MBG) by 91.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 12,117 shares of the company's stock after selling 137,566 shares
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Malcolm Turnbull changes his tune on banking industry, flags reforms

In mea culpa, which was heavily peppered with vindication, the Prime Minister offered his first in-depth admission that his Government wore too much pain for his decision to deny a blowtorch into the banks, and overnight in Berlin warned the sector would have to pay compensation for their sins.
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Ejected from your home: The interest-only shock could wreck your final years

Ejected from your home: The interest-only shock could wreck your final years

This is the horror facing Len and Val Fitzgerald, a retired couple in their mid 70s, whose lender Santander is refusing to extend the interest-only mortgage on their two-bedroom Victorian terrace. Their case is particularly worrying because hundreds of thousands of Britons could be in a similar position
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House prices expected to ease

AN easing in house prices is looming as the Government begins to implement sweeping changes affecting mainly foreign buyers and investors. Westpac's monthly housing report cautions the “good times” for the market are going to end shortly, albeit house price declines are expected to be slight rather
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RBI circular barring banking service for crypto-currencies challenged in HC

New Delhi, Apr 22 () The Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Centre, the RBI and the GST Council on a plea challenging a circular which prohibits banks and financial institutions from providing any service in relation to virtual currencies such as 'crypto-currencies'. A bench of justices S
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$152.18 Million in Sales Expected for Lending Club (LC) This Quarter

Equities analysts expect that Lending Club (NYSE:LC) will announce sales of $152.18 million for the current quarter, Zacks Investment Research reports. Three analysts have made estimates for Lending Club's earnings, with estimates ranging from $150.00 million to $154.53 million. Lending Club
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QSE declines on selling pressure, weak buying interests by funds

The Qatar Stock Exchange on Sunday opened the week weak, after four consecutive days of bearish spell, mainly on substantially weakened buying interests of foreign and Gulf funds. Selling pressure – especially in real estate, industrials and insurance – led the 20-stock Qatar Index decline 0.45% to
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Brokerages Set Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) Target Price at $73.62

Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) has received an average rating of “Hold” from the fifteen ratings firms that are covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have assigned a hold recommendation and eight have
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Trump tempers his optimism on North Korea

WASHINGTON –– President Donald Trump tempered his optimism on North Korea Sunday, saying that “only time will tell” how things turn out a month before of possible talks between the U.S. and North Korean leaders. “We are a long way from conclusion on North Korea, maybe things will work out,
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Formed a Ascending Triangle Pattern, Could Be One of The Worst …

Investors Title Company (ITIC) Formed a Ascending Triangle Pattern, Could Be One of The Worst Performers Going Forward. April 22, 2018 – By James Guidry … Dimensional Fund Advsr Ltd Partnership holds 0.01% in Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) or 152,458 shares. Baker Ellis Asset
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Seller has few options when buyer's 'preapproved' loan is canceled

Suing buyers or their bank after a home sale falls apart usually is a fruitless proposition, even if the buyers had a lender's preapproval for enough financing to close the deal. Dear Mr. Myers: We accepted an offer two weeks ago to sell our home for $211,000, because the buyers provided a certificate
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Martin Sorrell quits as head of world's biggest ad group WPP

LONDON (Reuters) – Martin Sorrell, who built WPP into the world's biggest advertising agency through 33 years of dealmaking, quit on Saturday after an allegation of personal misconduct. FILE PHOTO: Sir Martin Sorrell, Chief Executive Officer of WPP, attends the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual
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US to back US$13b World Bank capital increase

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is expected to lend his support for the plan at next week's World Bank and International Monetary Fund … About US$7.5 billion of the capital increase would go to the World Bank's main concessional lending arm, the International Bank for Reconstruction and
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NBT Bank hires Adamchick as Canajoharie branch manager

About NBT Bank. NBT Bank offers personal banking, business banking and wealth management services from locations in six states, including New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. The bank and its parent company, NBT Bancorp, are headquartered in Norwich
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Here are some simple steps to understanding new tax rules for home-equity loans

22, interest on a new second mortgage, home-equity loan or home-equity line of credit can be deducted only if the proceeds are used to build, buy or “substantially improve” the property that secures the loan. In addition, total debt on the property (including any first mortgage) cannot exceed $750,000 for
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Has Bullish Multiple Top Trading At $195.02

The California-based Wells Fargo Com Mn has invested 0% in Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC). Markel owns 213,300 … Multiple top technical pattern was formed by Investors Title Company (ITIC) with $206.72 price target or 6.00 % above today's $195.02 share price. On Apr, 15 this technical
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All you want to know about P2P lending

Peer-to-peer lending is facilitated by a neutral third-party platform. What if you can make money even while supporting a cause. Welcome to peer-to-peer lending. Read the rest of this article by Signing up for Portfolio.It's completely free! Sign Up Now. Already subscribed? Login Here
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Has Bullish Multiple Top Pattern Trading At $195.02

Steinberg Glob Asset Mgmt owns 0.05% invested in Investors Title Company (NASDAQ:ITIC) for 1,800 shs. Pnc Service Group Inc Inc … Multiple top technical pattern was formed by Investors Title Company (ITIC) with $206.72 price target or 6.00 % above today's $195.02 share price. On Apr, 15 this
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Real estate report: Prime home-selling month almost here

Get prepping, home sellers: The best time to sell your house is right around the corner, according to a new study by Zillow. The real-estate service found that homes listed during the first two weeks of May sell, on average, faster and for more money than during any other time in 14 of the 24 cities studied.
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Lending colour to turmeric farming

Turmeric farmers in Erode face many issues. But the work done by Erode Agricultural Producers Co-operative Marketing Society in Karungal Palayam, a suburb in Erode, is transforming the local agriculture market and bringing in much-needed change. Read the rest of this article by Signing up for
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BRIEF-Egypt's Arab Real Estate Investment FY Consol Profit Rises

April 15 (Reuters) – ARAB REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CO : * FY CONSOL NET PROFIT EGP 10.8 MILLION VERSUS EGP 3.9 MILLION YEAR AGO. * FY CONSOL REVENUE EGP 72.6 MILLION VERSUS EGP 93.1 MILLION YEAR AGO Source: (bit.ly/2GYAzJv) Further company coverage:.
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Redstone Federal Credit Union wins global awards

Payday lending reform. Newberry said it's important to teach young people healthy financial habits early to break the cycle of exploitative payday lending in Alabama. RFCU is aware of 40,000 members who are involved with a payday lender at this time, according to Newberry. Many people sign up for
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