Enough is enough: Never mind the property industry – decent housing for Hong Kong people is a …

Enough is enough: Never mind the property industry – decent housing for Hong Kong people is a …

Enough, enough and more enough – the time has come to call an end to all this nonsense surrounding Hong Kong's property market and the
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ANZ admits treatment of some farming clients breached bank code

ANZ Banking Group has admitted several instances of misconduct and “conduct falling below community standards” with its agricultural customers, the
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Government weighs roping in LIC to capitalise IDBI Bank

The government has held internal preliminary discussions over a possible infusion of fresh capital in debt-laden IDBI Bank by Life Insurance
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Banking royal commission: Kenneth Hayne lashes out at Bankwest critics

Commissioner Kenneth Hayne has shot back at critics of the Royal Commission's work into Bankwest's loan book by rejecting claims the process has
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US Bancorp DE Lowers Stake in Fidelity National Financial Inc (NYSE:FNF)

US Bancorp DE decreased its position in Fidelity National Financial Inc … Fidelity National Financial, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides title
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Fortune smiles on Rex in go-ahead rally

Tribune-Star/Austen Leake Making the play: Terre Haute Rex infielder Craig Shepherd throws to first to get the out during Sunday's game between the
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One of the world's hottest property markets is readying a contentious change

Hong Kong's housing market has shown little sign of cooling after years of consistent price increases. In response, the government is now considering
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Colombia finally impress amid mixed fortunes for South American teams

Following Colombia's convincing 3-0 win over Poland, the FC crew assess Los Cafeteros' chances of beating Japan and advancing to the round of 16.
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Wimbledon woes: The stars whom fortune didn't favour

The little lots of memorabilia look strangely touching; nothing dates like sporting equipment, but equally nothing is quite as redolent of youth. To the
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Perspectives on Central banking

THAT central bank is of crucial importance to national economic health cannot be overemphasized. It is the supreme monetary authority in every
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Sydney units to bear the brunt as housing market turns

Australia's property market slowdown is set to continue over the coming years, with a particularly challenging outlook for the Sydney apartment market,
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Banking Royal Commission told of beef farmers' conflict with banks

“The banks need to give people time and understand … the trauma and distress these people are going through and don't treat them with indifference.
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As trade war looms, China is trying to boost its banks' lending

China's central bank said on Sunday it would cut the amount of cash that some banks must hold as reserves by 50 basis points (bps), releasing $108
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​Commonwealth Bank hires new execs, touting digital and cultural transformation

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has reshuffled its structure, … with the responsibility of all technology and operations across the bank.
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Think you know London? Think again

In political conversation London and its privileged metropolitan population have become a shorthand for wealth and fortune, blessed with advantages
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Are economists saying the Sydney and Melbourne markets are going bust? Not really

When it comes to Australia's capital city housing markets, it pays to keep things in perspective. For instance, Sydney homeowners might see their
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First American Financial Corp Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.38 (NYSE:FAF)

First American Financial Corp Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.38 … The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on
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Hunger Series: In college, 'I am hungry much of the time'

As a student at the Harrington Elementary School, he was eligible for the free or reduced breakfast and lunch program where he was guaranteed two
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Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS) Position Cut by Northern Trust Corp

Northern Trust Corp cut its stake in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 2.6% during the first quarter, according to its most
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Banking royal commission starts farm finance hearings: Live blog

The banking royal commission is turning its attention to farm financing, one of the flashpoints that saw several Nationals push hard for the Federal
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Brokers reject more mortgages as expenses tighten

Brokers reject more mortgages as expenses tighten

It is now common for lenders to ask for 29 fields of expenses when assessing a mortgage application. Some banks that previously required no bank
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CBA to de-merge wealth management and mortgage broking business

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced plans to de-merge from its wealth management and mortgage brokerage business and will bring in
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CBA restructures executive team following demerger plans

The announcement comes after CBA today nnounced that it will demerge its wealth management and mortgage broking businesses into a separate
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Commonwealth Bank to spin off wealth management, mortgage arm

June 25 (Reuters) – Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) said on Monday it would spin off CFS Group, its wealth management and mortgage
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Australia's CBA steps up wealth management spinoff amid banking industry scandals

… decided to demerge its entire wealth management and mortgage broking businesses into a new company called CFS Group, inclusive of CFSGAM.
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Pentagon says 2 bases to house immigrants

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AP) — The Pentagon is preparing to build temporary camps for immigrants at two military bases, Defense
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CBA to demerge wealth management and mortgage broking businesses

Australia's largest bank will demerge its wealth management and mortgage broking businesses so it can focus on its core banking businesses in
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Australia's Commonwealth to spin off wealth, mortgage arms

[SYDNEY] Commonwealth, Australia's biggest bank, announced plans on Monday to spin off its wealth management and mortgage-broking arms as it
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The Week Ahead: Plenty Of Economic News, Buy The Dip, Mixed Signals For The Bull

Economic numbers were few and far between last week, with a focus on the housing market that has been under some pressure lately as Treasury
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In China Debt Crackdown, Morgan Stanley-Backed Fund Sees Opening

China is one of the few bright spots in the nascent private lending market in Asia, where banks have dominated loans to companies. Worldwide
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Banks to Tighten Credit Scoring Conditions

Although lenders maintained the same credit scoring criteria in the second quarter of 2018, according to the survey, the proportion of loan applications
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New city housing plan aims to build houses on vacant lots

Asked about the scale of the 100-home program in relation to Chicago's housing market, Wheat said it needed to be placed in the context of the
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RPT-UPDATE 3-As trade war looms, China cuts some banks' reserve requirements to boost lending

Cuts to release about 500 bln yuan for bigger lenders. * To also release 200 bln yuan for small, mid-sized banks. By Kevin Yao and Shu Zhang.
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Did Insiders Buy On Best World International Limited's (SGX:CGN) Price Volatility?

Best World International Limited develops, manufactures, and distributes skincare, personal care, nutritional, and wellness products. Best World
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Google Tackles Facebook in India With Hyper-Local Social Network

In an era of fake news, trolling and privacy concerns, the Neighbourly app, two years in the making, could help Google take on Facebook and
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BNZ has moved some of its key fixed mortgage rates down to match recent market moves from …

This all follows on from last week New Zealand's largest home lender ANZ deciding it could not live with its current mortgage rate settings following
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Banking royal commission: 'Big four' accountancy firms 'heavily conflicted, should be under inquiry …

Australia's “big four” accountancy firms should be put under the spotlight of the banking royal commission, according to a British investigative journalist
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Commonwealth Bank to Spin Off Wealth, Mortgage Broking Units

Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the nation's largest lender, plans to spin off its wealth management and mortgage broking businesses, and may sell
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Federal mortgage rules hurting local housing market, says CEO of ARR

He noted the new rules, brought in to regulate risk in hotbed markets and qualifications for mortgage financing have negatively impacted the local real
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Congress needs to come up with a permanent fix for its 'temporary' housing-finance takeover

As such, it abandons the old business model, whereby Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shared the risks of backing mortgages with the taxpayers but the
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Housing oversupply hurting prices

Housing oversupply hurting prices

Tighter lending policies and crackdowns on investors have also contributed to the predicted declines in house price growth across the country, the
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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.10

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (NASDAQ:OCSL) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, May 8th, Zacks reports. Investors of record on Friday,
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'Domain Ashes': Real estate group partners with Cricket Australia

The cheating scandal that rocked Australian cricket last summer has not stopped the sport from striking a new sponsorship deal with Domain that will
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Why these people spend a fortune buying rare trees

Louis Meisel collects vintage pin-ups, 19th-century ice cream scoops, art deco ceramics, boot jacks — and trees. “Like all the other things I've
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Raheem Sterling salary and net worth: England star's fortune uncovered

England footballer Raheem Sterling's career has taken off in recent years, and the star is currently enjoying a promising World Cup 2018 campaign.
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China cuts some banks' reserve requirements to boost lending

Lenders are encouraged to use the money to conduct debt-for-equity swaps. China's policymakers have been pushing for debt-for-equity swaps since
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Uber's Chinese Rival Didi to Start Australian Operations

Chinese ride-sharing service Didi Chuxing is launching in Australia as the Uber Technologies Inc. rival pushes ahead with its international expansion
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Zimbabwe Offers Reward After Assassination Attempt Hurts 49

Zimbabwe police offered a “substantial reward” in their investigation of an attack during an appearance by President Emmerson Mnangagwa that left
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BOE's Past and Future Collide This Week as Hawks Speak Out

The appearances come as markets judge the likelihood of an August hike from the BOE. While all officials agree that a gradual tightening of policy is
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Stewart Information Services Corp (NYSE:STC) Position Lifted by Victory Capital Management Inc.

Victory Capital Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Stewart … The company operates in two segments, Title Insurance and Related
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Report paints devastating picture for coastal real estate in the Sunshine State

More than 300,000 homes and commercial buildings along the coastlines of the United States are in danger of constant flooding by high tides over the
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PBOC cuts some banks' reserve requirements to boost lending

The latest RRR cuts will also release about CNY 200 billion in funding for mid-sized and small banks to increase lending to small businesses, the
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Banks to tighten loan conditions amidst increased lending activities

BANKS said they will further tighten loan conditions in the third quarter 2018, Q3'18, even as they increase lending to the various segments of the
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China and Russia Spend Less, But Get More in Europe's Back Yard

… the U.S. has put a premium on security, Russia on energy and foreign policy and China on infrastructure and markets, according to the latest report.
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PSU banks favour coal over renewable energy

A new analysis of energy project lending done on June 19, 2018 shows that majority of government owned banks and financial institutions continued
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Future of Big Oil Increasingly Shaped by the Fate of Global Gas

“Those assets were being risked quite heavily by the financial markets,” said Tom Ellacott, senior researcher at Wood Mackenzie Ltd. “Now they're
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Respite May Be Close for These Battered Asian Stock Markets

Respite May Be Close for These Battered Asian Stock Markets. By … The past two weeks have been ugly for Asian stock markets, but the selloff might
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Cong trying to revive fortune via temple visits: Yogi

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that desperate Congress is trying to revive its fortune through 'temple' and its national president has started
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Meituan Reveals $2.9 Billion Loss After Filing for Hong Kong IPO

… e-commerce player Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and search engine operator Baidu Inc. Bloomberg News reported its filing and results Friday.
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Abandoned Power Plant a $38 Billion Warning Sign for India Banks

That is likely to intensify the reckoning they face from lending to India's power sector, which is plagued by fuel shortages and difficulties negotiating
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Evicted farmers upset by sidelining at banking royal commission

Evicted farmers upset by sidelining at banking royal commission

Farmers evicted from properties in devastating bank foreclosures are angry they will not have a chance to tell their stories at this week's special
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Why Overwatch Needs a Watchdog: E-sports Faces Its Behavior Problem

“So you could know that a woman just beat you.” A version of this article appears in the July 1, 2018 issue of Fortune with the headline “This Game Is
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Be Aware! Real Estate, Firms careful in dealing with cash ahead; CBDT warns with new rules

Real Estate, Firms careful in dealing with cash ahead; CBDT warns with new … or repay Rs 20,000 or more in cash for transfer of immovable property.
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Brokerages Set Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (IVR) Price Target at $17.42

Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (NYSE:IVR) has been assigned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the six ratings firms that are currently
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Company pays $1.3M for Jacksonville mobile-home parks

The appraised value of the property was about $845,000. The seller was Paradise & Phoenix Mobile Home Parks, led by John O'Sullivan Jr.
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Insider Buying: Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc (GPMT) Insider Purchases 2800 Shares of Stock

Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc (NYSE:GPMT) insider Stephen Alpart acquired 2,800 shares of Granite Point Mortgage Trust stock in a transaction
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NVR (NVR) and New Home (NWHM) Critical Survey

We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, … 11.3% of NVR shares are owned by company insiders. … its mortgage banking operations; provides title insurance; and performs title searches
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Geelong mortgage broker Warren Freeman sets his sights on settling $100m in loans in the next year

GEELONG mortgage broker Warren Freeman has his sights on settling $100 million in loans in the next 12 months as he continues a stellar rise up the
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Real estate market braces for tax hikes

This year, the comprehensive real estate tax on a 112.95 square meter (1,215.78 square foot) apartment in Gangnam's Banpo-dong was 5.29 million
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Evergreen Capital Management LLC Acquires New Holdings in American International Group Inc …

Orbis Allan Gray Ltd grew its stake in shares of American International … valued at $528,182,000 after buying an additional 2,510,464 shares during
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How Retail Real Estate Continues To Change

The changes in consumer shopping behavior continue to create upheaval in the business of retail real estate. As certain kinds of space become less
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Criminals can buy your online identity – including banking details – for just £800

Criminals can buy your entire online profile – including your online banking details – for about £800 on the dark web, research has revealed. But your
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Why Challenger Banks Haven't Taken Off in the USA

Challenger banks are largely a European phenomenon. There are now about a dozen top digital banks across Europe that are shunning traditional
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Central Bankers Should Disregard Volatile Markets, Says BIS

Central bankers in the U.S. and Europe shouldn't be deterred from raising interest rates and winding back stimulus policies by the increased financial
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TLP Group LLC Has $280000 Position in Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM)

TLP Group LLC's holdings in Philip Morris International were worth $280,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other large investors
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Service Co. International (NYSE:SCI) Stake Increased by Allianz Asset Management GmbH

International by 16.7% in the first quarter. Profund Advisors LLC now owns 27,398 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,034,000 after buying an
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As trade war looms, China cuts some banks' reserve requirements to boost lending

BEIJING (Reuters) – China's central bank said on Sunday it would cut the amount of cash that some banks must hold as reserves by 50 basis points
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American International Group Inc. Sells 4976 Shares of Balchem Co. (NASDAQ:BCPC)

American International Group Inc. lessened its stake in Balchem Co. … worth $5,817,000 after buying an additional 4,519 shares during the period.
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Tipperary farm leader seeks banking review after Ulster Bank confirms farmers overcharged

The bank is paying €30m in compensation to customers for overcharging, and ICMSA president Pat McCormack said that the Central Bank should
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PROPERTY SALES

City of Watertown: Unknown acres, 626 Burchard St., Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, McLean, Va., sold to Robert Caulkins, Henderson
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First-time buyers could take over 10 years to raise 15% deposit – research

First-time buyers could take over 10 years to raise 15% deposit – research

This means someone starting saving now could expect to buy their first … International, said: “Saving a deposit is still the biggest barrier to buying a
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Conservative think-tank seeks end of buy-to-let tax break

Landlords should be stripped of all tax relief on mortgage interest payments in order to balance the housing market towards first time buyers, a new
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Turkey to Face More Volatility, Cumberland Advisors CIO Says

… implications for the nation's economy and financial markets. He speaks with Yvonne Man on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia.” (Source: Bloomberg).
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Industry reacts to surge in problem development lending cases

The specialist law firm claimed that the increase could be partly explained by the rush into development lending in the last five years and difficult
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US, China to See Who Blinks First in Economic 'Chicken' Game

The prospect of a global trade war has roiled financial markets for months, and prompted the International Monetary Fund to warn of a growth
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China New Higher Education Group Favored, Daiwa's Kitney Says

Paul Kitney, chief APAC equity strategist at Daiwa Capital Markets, talks … He speaks with Haidi Lun and Rishaad Salamat on “Bloomberg Markets:
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NAWRB Conference to Emphasize 'Year of Women'

The annual Women in the Housing and Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) … For the latest real estate news and trends, bookmark RISMedia.com.
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Risky mortgages raise new fears of reckless lending

The number of high-risk mortgages made by banks and building societies rose by 15 per cent last year to more than 100,000, a trend that could raise
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Gun industry sees banks as 2nd Amendment threat

In this April 25, 2018 photo, a .9mm handgun produced by Honor Defense, a gunmaker in Gainesville, Ga., is displayed. (AP Photo/Lisa Marie Pane).
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Coach Nwora: D'Tigers Banking On Diogu's Experience In World Cup Qualifiers

D'Tigers head coach, Alex Nwora has stated that captain Ike Diogu remains key to his teams performance at the forthcoming 2019 FIBA Basketball
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French Real Estate Development Firm Travels to New York in Search of PropTech

History seems to gleefully repeat itself five centuries later with French real estate development firm Vinci Immobilier's expedition to New York in search
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All-women deal shows growth in CRE representation

While marketing the property, Gail Hamilton, a commercial real estate firm owner, requested to show the property. Gail's client, Samera Habib of S.H.
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Women Are Now Allowed To Drive In Saudi Arabia

Meet 21-year-old Norah Albaiz who navigated the streets with confidence as she legally drove in Saudi Arabia for the first time, @viviannereim reports
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Which Suburbs Have Had The Greatest Change In Listings Over The Year?

As the housing market transitions from one in which values are growing to one where values are declining, in this week's Pulse we take a look at the
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Eulav Asset Management Has Lowered Its J2 Global (JCOM) Holding; Fortune Brands Home …

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS) investors sentiment decreased to 0.85 in Q1 2018. It's down -0.56, from 1.41 in 2017Q4. The ratio is
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Home ownership out of reach for 2 million UK families, says thinktank

“We need to change the balance between the rented sector and home ownership,” O'Brien said. “We should protect existing landlords but discourage
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US Plans Curbs on Chinese Investment, Citing Security Risks

The Treasury Department is planning to heighten scrutiny of Chinese investments in sensitive U.S. industries under an emergency law, putting
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JPMorgan to sell stake in Saudi bank at 24% discount

Dubai. JPMORGAN Chase & Co plans to sell its stake in Saudi Investment Bank back to the Riyadh-based lender at a 24 per cent discount as it exits
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For Indian banking sector, let a hundred CEOs bloom

On 12 June, the shareholders of Yes Bank Ltd at its annual general meeting passed a resolution with “overwhelming majority” reappointing its
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Losing China Has Taken Wind Out of Xiaomi's IPO Sails

Mainland investors starry-eyed about the listing of a homegrown tech company will be disappointed by Xiaomi Corp.'s decision to postpone the China
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Risks shift to non-banks as majors tighten up

Risks shift to non-banks as majors tighten up

Referencing statistics from the Reserve Bank of Australia, Martin North, principal of Digital Finance Analytics (DFA), told Mortgage Business that the
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Could a simple change of name get real estate investment trusts off the ground in China?

But his ancient words of wisdom could easily sum up an argument being put forward by advocates of real estate investment trusts (Reits) who believe
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Why China Can't Fix Its Housing Bubble

Keeping housing prices buoyant and development robust is thus an overriding imperative for China — one that is distorting policymaking and
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In One of the World's Richest Countries, Most Single Mothers Live in Poverty

While the news of the child's death sparked outrage and horror in Japan's media, Orie Ikeda, a single mother of two, says she can understand how
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Oprah's billions: Surprising source of her wealth

Today, it's worth a whopping $A140.03 a share — an increase that has increased Winfrey's personal fortune by more than half a billion dollars.
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Science Applications International (SAIC) Lowered to Hold at Drexel Hamilton

Drexel Hamilton downgraded shares of Science Applications International (NYSE:SAIC) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note released
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Fortress unit mortgages said to be 'under considerable stress'

Syndicated mortgage loans for real estate projects developed by Fortress Real Developments Inc. are “under considerable stress,” and lenders could
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Asian Stocks Set for Mixed Start; Lira Climbs: Markets Wrap

… with 98 percent of ballots counted, the government news agency Anadolu said. Terminal users can read more in Bloomberg's Markets Live blog.
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Macroprudential Tightening Clearly Having An Impact On Riskier Types Of Mortgage Lending

Over the quarter, the value of lending to owner occupiers an investors fell. Year-on-year the value of lending to owner occupiers was 3.9% higher
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Credit squeeze hits elite brokers as lenders scrutinise expenses

As banks continue to tighten their home lending policies in response to regulatory pressure and the negative press surrounding the royal commission,
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Erdogan Claims Win In Turkey Election

Recep Tayyip Erdogan will continue as Turkey's president. Opposition parties alleged fraud, disputing the count claiming signs of manipulation
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Australian banks face rural lending reckoning

A powerful public inquiry into financial sector misconduct begins its examination of agriculture lending practices this week. Rule changes could
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Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) will be paying shareholders dividends of $0.10 on Jul 13, 2018.

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) Logo Investors sentiment decreased to 1.29 in Q1 2018. Its down 0.11, from 1.4 in 2017Q4. It dived, as 17
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Ripple (XRP) Reaping Big from Bank Remittance Obstacles

The banking sector however is turning the existing obstacles into the state of the art opportunities through the blockchain outfit Ripple. The platform
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EU Warns the Global Trade War Is About to Get Worse

The global trade war is about to get worse, as the rules-based system of international commerce is poised to revert to an environment where the strong
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Israel's Finance Minister OKs Law to Allow Securitizing of Loans – but Not Mortgages

However, Kahlon conditioned approval on excluding securitization of mortgages in the law. Israel is one of the few developed economies that haven't
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NorthWestern (NWE) Analysts See $0.41 EPS; Paloma Partners Management Company Boosted …

Paloma Partners Management Company increased Fortune Brands Home & Securi (FBHS) stake by 76.91% reported in 2018Q1 SEC filing. Paloma
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Retirement Planning: Should You Invest in What You Know Best?

Most real estate professionals also lack access to important retirement saving benefits, like the … You also benefit from superior market knowledge.
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Plans for Michigan copper mine project moving forward

“Our CEO is working really hard to put the financing in place and meeting with investors and bankers.” This project will create more than 400 jobs,
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Piyush Goyal credits Arun Jaitley for NPA clean-up; says banks poised for growth now

Having recognised the huge NPA pile by “biting the bullet”, the banking system is now poised for a better future and support the credit needs of the
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Saudi Arabia's $90 Billion Reason to Allow Women Driving

Saudi Arabia's $90 Billion Reason to Allow Women Driving

All women across the globe are now allowed to drive. Saudi Arabia has put an end to its standing as the last country on earth to prohibit women from
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Perth house price recovery still years away, analysts say

Perth's housing market decline looks to be slowing, but it will be a long, slow grind before it recovers from a post-mining boom slump, according to
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Element Capital Management LLC Acquires Shares of 16636 Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (IVR)

Quantbot Technologies LP bought a new stake in Invesco Mortgage Capital … and commercial mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans.
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Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (CMPNF) VMA Climbing Over Past 7 Bars

Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (CMPNF) VMA Climbing Over Past 7 … A reading under 20 would indicate no trend, and a reading from 20-25
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Big Jeff Hardy US Title Defense Announced for This Week's SmackDown

Hardy will defend his U.S. title against Shinsuke Nakamura on this … but be disappointed that Nakamura didn't get that run with the company's top title.
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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Will Start Selling Tickets to Space Next Year

Blue Origin, the space-tourism startup owned by Amazon's Jeff Bezos, says it will start selling passenger tickets for trips into space in 2019.
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Banking royal commission: How a farming family lost everything after 45 years on the land

The story of the Cronins is one of more than 6,000 submissions that have been made to the banking royal commission, which starts its fourth round of
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Real estate boards wait for ruling on broker

WATERLOO — Waterloo Region's real estate associations say they're looking to their industry's provincial regulator before passing judgment on one
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Relief for SF affordable housing: $29 million to Mission District projects

“We knew we had to transform from a service organization into an organization that provides services and creates housing. Market-rate housing
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Consumer advocates worried payday lending bill to be watered down

Late last year, the Government released draft legislation that would have capped the maximum a consumer could repay on a small loan of less than
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Harvard PhD student claims hyenas are feminist, gets schooled by hyena expert

“Every cultural signal” that Wu uncovered showed “men at the top of the food chain” — in the news, “leading Fortune 500 companies, accepting Nobel
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Mahathir Revives Singapore Water Dispute, Takes Swipe at Trump

… prime destination for China's Belt and Road Initiative that aims to finance hundreds of billions of dollars worth of infrastructure in emerging markets.
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Chinese buyers attracted to Southeast Asian real estate

Chinese demand for Thai real estate has been on an upward trend since 2015, and reached its second peak in history in 2018, according to the China
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Trump's tariffs on Canadian lumber are pricing Americans out of the US housing market

The Trump administration's tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber are pushing up the cost of wood, claims the U.S.-based National Association of Home
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New taxes to curb speculators using home sale loophole

New taxes aimed at discouraging domestic property speculators from cashing in on rocketing house prices could be introduced in the forthcoming
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Lending by banks to MSMEs via NBFCs a win-win for all stakeholders: FIDC

Active bank funding of NBFCs for onward lending to MSMEs can be a win-win situation for all stakeholders, the Finance Industry Development Council
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US mortgage rates take dip this week

U.S. mortgage rates fell this week after an upward move last week, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed mortgage averaged 4.57 percent for
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Fox Warns Tory Rebels Not to 'Play Games' With UK Trade Bill

“The trade bill is there to ensure continuity of our current trading arrangements,” Fox said in an interview with Sky News on Sunday. “It also is there to
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Amazon-Berkshire-JPMorgan Health Venture Takes Aim at Middlemen

The health venture established by Amazon.com Inc., Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. will take aim at intermediaries in the
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Banks' use of 'small print' clauses for farmers under scrutiny

Banks' heavy-handed enforcement of “small print” in loan contracts will be put under the microscope this week, as the royal commission turns its focus
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Active US Real Estate Fund PS (PSR) Ticking -1.03%, Holding Above Rising Trendline

Active US Real Estate Fund PS (PSR) Ticking -1.03%, Holding Above Rising Trendline

Active US Real Estate Fund PS (PSR) moved -1.03% in the most recent session, touching a … Trends are often measured and identified by “trendlines.
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Uber Heads to Court to Save Its London License — And A Whole Lot More

Get Data Sheet, Fortune's technology newsletter. But the real stakes are even bigger than that. Labor and commerce regulations in England are
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Could CARTER BANK & TRUST VA (OTCMKTS:CARE) Go Up After Its Newest Short Interest Report?

Captrust Financial owns 250 shares or 0% of their US portfolio. … construction and acquisition loans; and fixed and variable rate mortgage loans.
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TMRC Sh12bn bond exceeds target by 4.3pc

The financial institution which has a sole purpose of supporting mortgage lending in the country offered Sh12 billion in five-year corporate bond that
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EDITOR'S CHOICE Mipim hosts real estate and tech tango in Paris

The inaugural Mipim Proptech fair which took place in Paris at end-June is likely to become a fixture of the European real estate scene, writes Judi
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'I hope it's not rushed': Senator Williams talks banking royal commission into agricultural sector

As the next round of the banking royal commission gets underway, the limited time set aside to deal with agricultural finance has been called into
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Is Buying Alliance One International, Inc. (AOI) Here a Winning Strategy? The Stock Formed …

The chart of Alliance One International, Inc. (AOI) shows a double top with $17.77 target or 9.00 % above today's $16.30 share price. The 9 months
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Managing Indoor Moisture and Humidity

Virginia summers mean an inevitable rise in humidity. While this may appear to be a simple outdoor annoyance, the inside of your home can also be
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This Cat Runs A Real Estate Office In Brooklyn | The Dodo City Pets

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No revolt against Sampaoli, says Mascherano

The Hebei China Fortune midfielder said: “The relationship with Sampaoli is totally normal, but if we feel uncomfortable, we will raise it, otherwise we
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Online lender seeks small-scale borrowers

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Virgin Money takeover may spark banking deals, PwC boss says

CYBG's £1.7 billion takeover of Virgin Money could mark the start of a merger and acquisition wave in the sector, with mid-tier banks now ripe for
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Selection of real estate developer Tamer El-Khouly as a strategic partner for Côte d'Ivoire

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Carstens pushes for greater transparency from BIS

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Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd Acquires 6193 Shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security …

Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd grew its holdings in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 33.8% during the first
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Stakes Rise for Merkel as EU Remains Divided on Migration Burden

European leaders put on a brave face over their persisting differences on how to handle migration flows, even as the lack of tangible progress could
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Industry Mayor Pays $700 Rent At Home With $450000 Worth Of Renovations

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The Week Ahead: Headed for Housing Bubble 2.0?

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Freedom 4 Miler

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Banks want Senate to pass credit bill to help royal commission response

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Property prices to weaken in short-term, Brisbane and smaller cities to surge by 2021: BIS Oxford …

In the next three years, house prices in Brisbane, Perth and Canberra are expected to surge by the most — while the Sydney market slows to a crawl.
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Cartels and red herrings in rate capping drama

Regardless of how much lower the T-bill trended we would not lend at … Consequently, banks had no excuses to keep high lending interest rates
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) Trades at $189.47 After Triangle; Yelp (YELP) SI Decreased By 8.92%

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Beijing to unlock Dh396bn with bank reserves cuts

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5486 Shares in Stewart Information Services Corp (NYSE:STC) Purchased by SG Americas …

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Kenya's bankers warn over 'Robin Hood' tax

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China Won't Target US Companies in Trade Dispute, SCMP Says

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States may struggle to deal with Supreme Court decision on online sales tax

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ART Advisors LLC Buys 3100 Shares of Service Co. International (SCI)

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Trump's Trade War Sets Bigger Booby Trap for Strong US Economy

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Insider Buying: Martinrea International Inc (TSE:MRE) Insider Acquires C$99409.68 in Stock

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Polls of Senate Races Boost GOP Prospects for Retaining Control

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Mackinac Financial Corp Stock as Institutional Investors Exit

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Sunrise Bank and a nonprofit team to serve the Twin Cities' 'unbanked'

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Bain Capital looks to step up distress game, plans new India team

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Poop. Needles. Rats. Homeless camp pushes SF neighborhood to the edge

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Erdogan Takes Early Lead as Turkey Counts Presidential Votes

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Jpmorgan Chase & Co (JPM) Valuation Declined While Advisors Asset Management Raised …

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WESCO International, Inc. (WCC) Holdings Raised by Sei Investments Co.

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Western Asset Mortgage Capital (NYSE:WMC) Receiving Somewhat Positive Press Coverage …

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Yorkshire Bank deal for Virgin Money 'could spark flurry of banking mergers'

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Dar es Salaam. The Sh12 billion bond issued by the Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Company …

The financial institution which has a sole purpose of supporting mortgage lending in the country offered Sh12 billion in five-year corporate bond that
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Northwest Bank

John Bothof, Regional Bank President of Northwest Bank in Omaha and La Vista, NE is pleased to announce Jesse Kreycik as Senior Lender, SVP at
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