HSBC to focus on lending to SMEs, domestic companies

HSBC to focus on lending to SMEs, domestic companies

British lender HSBC plans to focus on lending to small and medium enterprises (SME), and also engage more with domestic corporates in sectors
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US 30-year mortgage rate falls for second week – Freddie Mac

NEW YORK, June 28 (Reuters) – Interest rates on U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fell for a second straight week as bond yields declined on investor
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In Bavaria, Anti-Merkel Campaign on Migration Reaches Limits

Married with two young children and the owner of a small business selling traditional Bavarian clothing such as lederhosen, Maria Reiter is a classic
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Bank of Montreal and CIBC Are Squaring Off in Chicago

So when the fast-food chain vacated in November, the bank converted the former burger joint into a 2,500-square-foot “smart branch” featuring ATMs
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One of the World's Hottest Short Sellers Is Changing Tactics

Earlier this month, Soren Aandahl scored one of his biggest victories as a short seller when he dramatically took down the leader of a world-famous
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Trump's Fannie-Freddie Plan Needs Clarity, Key Republican Says

The White House proposal to free Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from U.S. control can't advance in Congress until lawmakers are given more details
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Banking, aviation stocks remain favourites for foreign funds, says MIDF Research

KUALA LUMPUR (June 28): Malaysian banking and aviation stocks were among the favourites for foreign funds, according to MIDF Amanah
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Most Americans Think Facebook and Twitter Censor Their Political Views

“Republicans tend to be less trusting and more skeptical of public entities and large institutions, whether it concerns technology companies, the news
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Economist credits digital mortgages for drop in loan fraud

The frequency of defects, fraudulence and misrepresentation in the information submitted in mortgage applications for purchase loans decreased
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China Says It Protects Foreign Firms' Intellectual Property

China has fulfilled its commitments to the World Trade Organization and protects the intellectual property rights of foreign firms, according to a
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US First-Quarter GDP Growth Revised Down to 2% on Services

The U.S. economy expanded in the first quarter at a slower pace than previously estimated, reflecting downward revisions to spending on services and
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Freddie Mac completes $300m reinsurance transaction

The US Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Freddie Mac has auctioned off a pool of residential mortgage insurance contracts in a deal which
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Average mortgage rates fall for the fourth time in five weeks

National Mortgage News … Mortgage rates declined over the past week as worried investors increased their purchases of … The 10-year Treasury yield, which the 30-year fixed rate mortgage is benchmarked to, … “International trade and geopolitical news is likely to dominate headlines over the next
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Freddie Mac Expands ACE Eligibility for Condominium Purchases and Refinances

MCLEAN, Va., June 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) announced today that consumers who buy a condo, or refinance
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Azlo and Green Dot Offer New Lending Products for Gig Economy Workers

PREMIUM – Azlo will begin offering lending services to small businesses and gig economy workers this fall, the company announced last week.
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac extend appraisal waivers to condos

“ACE for condos will help increase the efficiency of the mortgage origination process, offer greater certainty and help save our … Bloomberg News.
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Amazon Makes $1 Billion Splash in Health Care, Buying PillPack

Amazon.com Inc. is buying its way into the heart of the U.S. health-care system, instantly shaking up a prescription-drug industry already in the midst of
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Blockchain Tech set to “Overthrow” Current Banking System: ABM AMRO Exec

Blockchain technology is set to “overthrow” the current banking system according to an executive at a Dutch bank. ABN AMRO Bank is working with
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Germany's Roth on Migration, EU Reform, Brexit

Germany's Deputy Foreign Minister Michael Roth discusses migration, euro-zone reform and Brexit. He speaks to Bloomberg's Birgit Jennen in an
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NAR hosts Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac reform debate

Leaders from public and private housing sectors recently gathered to debate a White House proposal to remove the federal charter from statute and
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Home Sales – 'Activity Has Essentially Stalled'

Home Sales – 'Activity Has Essentially Stalled'

Pending Home Sales, “PHS,” which represents signed contract activity in the housing market has missed expectations once again and has registered
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Chase launches new housing sentiment index

A new measure of housing market confidence has been launched by Chase in association with Pulsenomics. It shows that Western markets are
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Head West For San Antonio Area's Hottest Home Markets

Many buyers are new arrivals from California, discovering many things to like about the housing market in San Antonio, she said. ”They'll be able to
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New American Funding Named Designated Lender for Kavison Homes

HENDERSON, Nev., June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — New American Funding, a national mortgage lender, is pleased to announce that it has been
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There's a Discount If Your Parents Pay for Your Apartment

Such incentives are a sign of how developers are trying to offload stock at a time of falling sales – and how unaffordable Britain's housing market has
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How millennial buyers drive the housing market

As millennials begin to enter the housing market, they are becoming the driving force, with millennial buyers making up 42 percent of it. MetroStudy
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Two years on from Brexit vote, research suggests it has affected the housing market

A new analysis of house prices in the UK suggests that Brexit has had an effect, two years on since the country voted to leave the European Union.
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Housing Market: Are house-flippers driving up San Diego home prices?

SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) – San Diego's red hot real estate market has some News 8 viewers wondering if house-flippers are driving up prices. As home
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Millennial buyers face a tough housing market

Millennials are hitting the market at a difficult time, though, with rising prices and few houses to buy as the housing industry has shifted to building
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Hope Bancorp to Announce 2018 Second Quarter Financial Results on Tuesday, July 17, 2018

… Northern California and Houston; commercial loan production offices in Northern California and Seattle; residential mortgage loan production offices
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Why are Irish house prices so volatile – and will the rollercoaster ever end?

The pattern suggests the property market is currently set up in favour of the older generation, who typically own their home and is stacked against
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An Argument Against A Housing Market Correction In The Next 24 Months

Last month, Zillow made headlines when it released a report predicting the next recession would begin “sometime in 2020.” Of Zillow's 99 experts,
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There could be a financing rush as landlords try to meet new HMO rules, Commercial Trust warns

Specialist buy-to-let mortgage broker firm Commercial Trust has predicted there could be a spike in financing enquiries over the coming weeks, as
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Home renovation: highest ROI remodeling projects

When it comes to return on investment (ROI), not all home improvements are equal. … This is the most common way to finance home renovations.
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Thursday's TSX breakouts: A stock yielding 7% tied to the Toronto and Vancouver housing markets

The company offers investors exposure to the Canadian residential real estate market. The security highlighted today is Brookfield Real Estate
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India's property market has finally cleared the speed bumps

One perhaps needs a bird's-eye view to understand the wave of transformation setting into India's real estate sector. Caught amid a rough sea of new
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Here's How the Housing Market Has Become Harsher for Younger Buyers Since 1988

The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies' annual State of the Nation's Housing report recently released its 30th anniversary edition, in which the
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The Daily Shot: Signs Point to Tougher Times Ahead for the Housing Market

Some analysts are no longer blaming low inventories for lackluster activity in the housing market. One leading indicator worth watching is the share
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Yet another sign San Francisco's housing market is out of control

(CNN) – Are San Francisco families earning $117,400 a year really considered low income? That's what the latest data from the US Housing and
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Whack-a-mole: China steps up property market scrutiny in 30 cities

BEIJING (Reuters) – China said on Thursday it would renew efforts to crack down on property irregularities in 30 major cities this year, mobilizing
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The secret to paying off your mortgage early

The secret to paying off your mortgage early

I just want to get that big mortgage number down but we seem to be able to make so little difference to it. I read that you paid off your mortgage young
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Mortgage rates slump as trade fears weigh on a housing market that's running dry

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.55% during the June 28 week, down from 4.57%, mortgage provider Freddie Mac said Thursday.
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'Show your working'

It's pretty easy to explain why the mortgage we picked was the best of the ten options on offer but how did we whittle thousands of options down to a
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Confidence in housing market hits 4-year high

Rising home prices and mortgage rates can't keep homebuyers down. According to a new survey, confidence in the U.S. housing market is at record
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Brazil bank lending expands

The volume of loans in Brazil's financial system expanded in the 12 months through May, as demand from individuals offset a .
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ESMA reconfirms end to LEI transition period

In addition, under SFTR, the use of LEIs is further extended to the agent lender, the tri-party collateral provider, the central securities depository
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Lending a hand for forty years

A PILLAR of the Chinchilla community marked their 40th anniversary on Tuesday, as volunteers and friends of Meals on Wheels gathered to celebrate.
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Pistachio Billionaires' Foundation Lends Millions to Business Associates

For the past few years, billionaire couple Stewart and Lynda Resnick's charitable foundation has pursued an unusual investment strategy: lending
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NBFCs' retail lending to grow at 19-21% in FY19: Report

Retail loan book of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) is likely to grow at 19-21 percent in the current fiscal year, driven by the high demand
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Local Officials Threaten Banks Reluctant to Keep Lending

That's what officials from the central Chinese city of Changde recently told local banks reluctant to continue lending to local government financing
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Neobanks Might Destroy Traditional Banks — Or Launch Their Next Wave Of Growth

The traditional bank lending process has historically been the only option for small business borrowers. Without much competition, slow and
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How to Secure Your Best Mortgage Rate

Looking for a good mortgage rate? There are several things you can do to find one. From improving your credit to shopping around, here are top ways
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Checking In With This 10.4%-Yielding Mortgage REIT

AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (MITT) is a high-yield, high-risk mortgage real estate investment trust whose shares have surged in the last three
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QUOINE And Lendingblock Get Cozy, Partner For Blockchain Asset Lending Services

We look forward to working closely with them to provide our lending exchange and loan lifecycle management services to QUOINE and their
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Mortgage Rates Decline Again

Mortgage rates declined over the past week and have now retreated in four of the past five weeks, Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported Thursday.
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Opinion: Read between the lines on FCA study

After a period of quiet reflection and immersing myself in the detail, it is time to give a more impassioned view of the FCA's Mortgages Market Study.
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Mortgage rates lower for Thursday

Multiple key mortgage rates tapered off today. The average rates on 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed mortgages both decreased. The average rate on
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30-year mortgage rate drops again

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped the fourth time in the past five weeks, according to data released by Freddie Mac Thursday, giving potential
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Credit union lending guru Rex Johnson announces retirement

After 40 years in the credit union movement, lending guru Rex Johnson will conclude his career on his 75th birthday – Dec. 2 of this year.
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Non-banking financial companies' retail lending to grow at 19-21% in FY19: Report

NBFCs being the key financiers to the commercial vehicle segment would benefit from the expected new vehicle sales growth and demand for used
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Medal of Honor recipient given new, mortgage-free home in Bastrop

Medal of Honor recipient given new, mortgage-free home in Bastrop

BASROP, Texas — On Thursday morning, Medal of Honor recipient Ty Carter was given the keys to his free, new custom-built home in Bastrop.
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Long-term US mortgage rates rise to 4.62%

This May 25, 2018, photo shows a home for sale in Rutherford, N.J. On Thursday, June 7, Freddie Mac reports on this week's average U.S. mortgage
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Lending to affordable housing is growing but without banks

Strangely, the growth in priority sector housing loans by banks and their share in the overall priority sector lending have fallen in the three years
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Austin home prices soar to all-time high as real estate market preps for red-hot summer

In unsurprising, yet still disheartening, news, Austin home prices climbed to an all-time high in May. According to the May 2018 market report from
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Lennar Invites Media to Attend Model Grand Opening for Lennar at Arden and …

Lennar's Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title insurance and closing services for both buyers of the Company's homes and
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Group found guilty in $54m mortgage fraud case

The lawyer, banker and wife of a convicted property developer who were on trial for their alleged involvement in a $54 million mortgage fraud have
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How the slowdown in Australian home loan growth looks set to play out, in one chart

“We now forecast the major banks' housing loan growth to slow from around … For the 2018 financial year which finishes at the end of June, MS is
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Young, Female, and Smarter Than Their Bankers

Yet, most private banks still don't cater adequately to women's needs, despite counting plenty of females as employees, says Ian Woodhouse,
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Japan Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged, Downgrades Inflation Assessment

“This week just deepens the market view that the Fed and ECB are in the camp of normalization and Japan isn't,” Masamichi Adachi, a senior
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China's home prices remain stable

BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) — Home prices in major Chinese cities largely remained stable in May as local governments toughened up restrictions to
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Movement Mortgage rolls out VA renovation loan program

Retail mortgage lender Movement Mortgage has introduced the VA Renovation Loan, a new mortgage product aimed at US military veterans who
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Qualcomm's $43 Billion NXP Deal Approved by Chinese Regulators

Late last month, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg News that Chinese regulators had cleared all factual investigations on the NXP deal
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China's housing 'melt up' continues, as new home prices rocket most in 19 months during May

China's new home prices rose in May at the fastest pace in 19 months, even as the government's two-year campaign to cool the housing market
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Wells Fargo wasn't alone — other US banks also opened unauthorized accounts

A federal regulator determined Wells Fargo wasn't the only U.S. bank that opened accounts not authorized by customers — but has no plans to identify
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Are APAC customers ready for AI in banking?

CUSTOMERS across the Asia Pacific (APAC) are ready to embrace new banking services backed by technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI)
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Share of Black Employees at JPMorgan Falls for Sixth Straight Year in US

Jamie Dimon told JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s shareholders in an April 2016 letter that the biggest U.S. bank would “dramatically step up our effort” to
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Real Estate Software Market 2018-2023: Analysed by Business Growth, Development Factors …

Real Estate Software Market report provides emerging market trends in the current industry including, top company profile, revenue, Real Estate
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Study: You need to make nearly $30 per hour to afford Washington rent

It is expensive to live in Washington. Expensive enough to be a deterrent to moving here. And while that's normally talked about in the housing market,
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Steinhoff Sells Austrian Unit to Signa, Averting Insolvency

Steinhoff is battling to stay afloat while auditors at PwC investigate its finances with a view to publishing audited accounts by the end of the year.
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Dept confirms company has rights to Lutong old airport land

Land has been issued with a land title to a local developer company on March 30, 2017 to be developed,” said the statement. The statement also said
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Half a century in banking … local woman cashes out

Half a century in banking … local woman cashes out

Barb Elder has spent close to half a century in the banking industry. The Agency, Missouri, woman is retiring from FSB, Farmers State Bank,
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There is no such thing as free banking says City watchdog because major banks make their money …

The FCA said retail banking markets 'remain highly concentrated' and there is a relatively high probability that personal current account customers will
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Bank Stocks Poised For Stress Test Boost as Fed Preps Second Report Card

“Can large U.S. banks hand $170 billion to their shareholders in the next 12 months? Will a top European investment bank botch the first public stress
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Masaref enhancing its reputation in Egyptian banking circles

Effective business solutions and consultancy services are more crucial than ever to Egypt's rapidly expanding banking sector. Masaref has positioned
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Banking Regulator Study Suggests ICO, Trading License in China

A working paper published by the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) suggests regulators in the country issue licenses to crypto-related
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Banking should be attractive to masses

THE news that the Bank of Zambia is working on regulation of high bank charges brings good news for those championing financial inclusion.
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Hoffman budget banking on boost in tax collection

HOFFMAN — Counting on the continuing success of its tax-collection efforts, Hoffman has crafted a 2019 budget that forecasts $25,400 in revenue
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Temporary hiccups in the banking sector

KUALA LUMPUR: Local banking stocks mostly have seen a reversal in fortune over the past three months while succumbing to volatility in share
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Banking royal commission: Bankwest's inflated valuations toppled Qld farmer

On the fourth days of hearings in Brisbane, the banking royal commission heard an offer by a Bankwest manager in western Queensland to take out a
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Quarter million still using password cards to log into online banking

These users have half a year to switch to another means of authentication, however, as password cards for online banking will soon be a thing of the
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There is no such thing as free banking, warns City watchdog

Free banking is a myth perpetuated by banks that make much of their profits from customers who fail to shop around for better deals, the head of the
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Argentina Names New Central Bank Chief as Peso Plummets

Strife in Argentina set a negative tone for emerging markets as trading started Friday, with the Thai baht and South Korea's won both dropping.
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Bank of Canada: Blockchain Not More Effective Than Central Bank System 'at This Time'

A Bank of Canada (BoC) official questioned the effectiveness and security of using blockchain tech for banking at a conference in South Korea today,
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Draghi Crushes the Euro — and Everyone's Happy

“The U.S. is accelerating, and just about everyone else is decelerating,” Nariman Behravesh, chief economist at IHS Markit, told Bloomberg News.
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P2P lending growth accelerates in May

SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) — South Korea's peer-to-peer (P2P) lending growth accelerated in May, industry data showed Friday, as the government
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CBL, Senate and House Banking Committees Hang Heads

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and the House of Representatives and Senate standing committees on Banking and Currency, have agreed to
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The Current Picture Of Non-Bank Lending In The UK

The British lending market has undergone a seismic shift in the past decade. What appeared to the consumer to be a healthy lending market was
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On TV's 'The Deed,' Sidney Torres teams up with real estate protégé for a fantastic flip

Sidney Torres IV may be North America's most charismatic trash mogul. And leave it to Torres to prove he's even savvier about the real estate biz than
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As of June 15, BC real estate agents are no longer allowed to represent buyer and seller at the …

VANCOUVER — Real estate agents in B.C. say they are not ready and may risk significant financial penalties when new rules are implemented
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Panamax Launches Lending Platform "E-Lend"

​​Panamax recently launched “e-lend” an end-to-end loan lifecycle management for banks, credit unions, large financial companies, telcos and
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Xi Warns Mattis China Won't Surrender 'One Inch' of Territory

Xi Warns Mattis China Won't Surrender 'One Inch' of Territory

“Our stance is steadfast and clear-cut when it comes to China's sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Xi said, according to the official Xinhua News
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Volvo Cars' Billionaire Owner Says Trade War to Hit His Brands

Volvo Car Group's billionaire owner warned of the looming trade war's adverse effects, saying consumers and automakers such as his will be among
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Pence Says Trump, Putin Expected to Discuss Election Meddling

“There are a broad range of issues the president's going to talk about that need to be addressed,” Pence said in an interview with Bloomberg News
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Insider Buying: BIO-key International, Inc. (BKYI) Insider Buys 7073 Shares of Stock

BIO-key International, Inc. (NASDAQ:BKYI) insider Fong Wong Kwok bought 7,073 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 31st.
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Here are all the restrictions on foreigners looking buy an Australian home

“It is possible that Tasmania may still impose a foreign buyer tax as a way of demonstrating action on housing without having to grapple with the actual
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Pentagon Asked to House 12000 Immigrants to Keep Families Together

The U.S. Defense Department has been asked to provide shelter for as many as 12,000 undocumented immigrants and their children as part of an
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Give China a Taste of Its Own Bad Trade Medicine

One of my mottos is: Don't criticize something unless you have a better idea. I've decried President Donald Trump's tariff tactics, so it's only fair I offer
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IMF urges Hungary to reduce state debt further

They said incentives that stimulate housing demand, “especially the … rules to reduce risks, while encouraging fixed-interest mortgage lending.
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Host Hotels Weighs $2 Billion Hotel-Portfolio Sale

HST:US” title=”Company Profile” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. is weighing a sale of a large portfolio of non-core hotels,
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Salesforce Will Keep Ties to Border Agency After Protest

It is immoral,” Benioff wrote Wednesday in a memo to Salesforce employees obtained by Bloomberg News. “I have personally financially supported
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Where 3 Million Electric Vehicle Batteries Will Go When They Retire

The first batches of batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles are hitting retirement age, yet they aren't bound for landfills. Instead, they'll spend their
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Westover Capital Advisors Has Decreased Its Position in Citigroup (C) as Share Value Declined …

… 13/04/2018 – Citigroup's Corbat: 1Q Positions Us Well for Rest of Year; 20/03/2018 – LAUNCH: Freddie Mac SPI1 CRT RMBS via BofAML/Citigroup
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Mortgage approvals top €1 billion in May

New figures from the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland show that mortgage lending approvals reached over €1 billion in May – the highest
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Tariffs, mortgage rules key to Bank of Canada rate decision: Poloz

VICTORIA, British Columbia (Reuters) – The effects of U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs and tighter mortgage rules will “figure prominently” in the Bank of
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Citi's plan for its fastest-growing region: Fewer branches, more online

Citibank is closing down branches in its fastest-growing region — but the American banking group said that'll actually help it do better than ever.
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Are Insiders Too Confident In Crystal International Group Limited (HKG:2232)?

Crystal International Group's insiders have invested 300.00k shares in the large-cap stocks within the past three months. Generally, insiders buying
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Patrick McHenry to Mnuchin: Stop Democrats from pursuing postal banking

First, McHenry simply believes the idea of a postal banking system is “a terrible idea.” Second, he's concerned about the ways in which Democrats are
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What credit crunch? Citi claims mortgage growth remains robust

Mortgage growth remains robust despite fears of a “credit crunch” for property buyers as lenders tighten eligibility and borrowing costs rise, according
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Staples buys La Vergne company for undisclosed sum

… to e-commerce tools and a international supply chain network. The company entered the Nashville market in late 2010 by buying MyOfficeProducts
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US tells India, China to end oil imports from Iran by November 4

At the time, the Trump administration gave foreign companies either 90 or 180 days to wind down their business with Iranian counterparts, depending
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ANZ sells retail, SME lending in Papua New Guinea to Kina Bank

ANZ sells retail, SME lending in Papua New Guinea to Kina Bank

In line with its strategy of focusing on large and institutional banking, the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ Bank) has decided
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Dad is still paying his missing son's mortgage three years after he vanished

A dad has been paying the mortgage on his missing son's house for three years – but is now at risk of losing it. It has now been almost three years
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Our Guide to What the World's Top Central Banks Will Do Next

In our view, the BOJ's next move is most likely to be an incremental boost to its yield-curve targets, possibly around October. The condition for that:
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Apple Gets Second Supplier for OLED iPhone Screens

Apple plans to release a trio of smartphones later this year, including two with OLED screens, Bloomberg News reported earlier this year. The latest
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Opinion: How the end of this key borrowing rate could impact mortgages and other loans

Libor, the London interbank offered rate, is currently the most popular interest-rate benchmark for around $200 trillion in U.S. financial products with
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Pence Says Trump to Name 'Strong Conservative' to Supreme Court

… Scalia to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court, Vice President Mike Pence said in an interview with Bloomberg News aboard Air
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Mnuchin Wins a Round in the White House Battle Over China

Late Tuesday evening, the Treasury department scheduled a news conference with the secretary. At midnight, the White House announced a
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Don't Fear China's Boycott Threats

According to Bloomberg News, if the companies don't comply, China could “prompt travelers from the mainland to boycott American airlines.”.
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Conservative Groups Are Planning Millions in Supreme Court Ad Buys

The political network founded by billionaires Charles and David Koch and another conservative group said they'll spend millions trying to secure
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Investors Title Company (ITIC) At $184.70 Forms Top; HD Supply Holdings Has 1.11 Sentiment

Investors Title Company (ITIC) formed multiple top with $190.24 target or 3.00% above today's $184.70 share price. Investors Title Company (ITIC) has
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Trump's Trade War Pushes China Closer to Old Foe India

Read about how Chinese goods have swamped Indian markets. The deficit widened from $36 billion in the financial year ended March 2014, driving
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Trump Tours Foxconn as Harley Trade Trouble Rumbles up the Road

After repeatedly bashing the leadership of an iconic American manufacturer this week, President Donald Trump is set to be 30 miles away from its
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Facebook Payout in Oculus Copyright Spat Cut to $250 Million

Facebook Inc. won a ruling that halved a jury's $500 million verdict against its Oculus unit for using computer code in its virtual reality headset that was
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Merkel's Downfall Not Our Goal, Immigration Rebel Says

The leader of Angela Merkel's Bavarian allies denied he or his CSU party want to bring down the German chancellor due to a disagreement over
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Auto loans need an overhaul

I have a couple of years left on my current auto loan, and according to Kelly … Like my mortgage lender, which won my business primarily because it
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Indian Rupee Falls to a Record Low Against the Dollar

“Our view on broad EM is still one of caution, something we have been advocating for some time,” said Dushyant Padmanabhan, a currency strategist
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Expensive loans, lack of infrastructure hinder affordable housing dream

NAIROBI, KENYA: Plans to build affordable housing in the country are being hindered by acute shortage of finances, serviced land, poor urban
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Line Defies Cryptocurrency Bears to Open Exchange in Singapore

Line Corp., Japan's biggest messaging service, is opening a cryptocurrency exchange next month even amid Bitcoin selloff that's fueled pessimism
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UK Worries About What Trump Could Promise Putin

As the U.K. prepares to welcome Donald Trump next month, there are fears at the top of government about what he might do when he meets Vladimir
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First Heritage Mortgage Opens New Branch in Atlanta, GA

First Heritage Mortgage, LLC (FHM), a leading independent mortgage lender, has announced the launch of a new branch in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Commerce Home Mortgage to buy Oregon-based retail mortgage bank

Commerce Home Mortgage to buy Oregon-based retail mortgage bank

Commerce Home Mortgage and its parent The Capital Corps have agreed to acquire LoanStar Home Loans, an Oregon-based retail mortgage
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Banking start-ups to get a helping hand

Allowing start-up banks to enter the financial markets sooner than ever will encourage greater competition, Treasurer Scott Morrison hopes.
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Mortgage approvals break through €1bn mark in May

Irish mortgage approvals exceeded €1 billion in May, with remortgaging activity continuing to drive growth in the market, a new survey has shown.
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The Mortgage Professor: Challenges to the private retirement system

The private pension system in the U.S. is in transition. The shift is from defined benefit pension plans wholly controlled by employers to
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RBC hires Peter Abric

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Capital Markets has hired Peter Abric as managing director for securities lending. Based in New York, Abric will be
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Homeowners cash in on a surge in real estate values

In the first quarter of this year, 68 percent of all refinancings at investor Freddie Mac involved cash-outs. Although total volumes of refinancings are
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Government red cards bad bank idea, benches ARC plan

NEW DELHI: The government has rejected the idea of a bad bank and is at best lukewarm to an asset reconstruction company (ARC) that will take
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Don't be over the moon yet! Buying a piece of lunar landscape still a distant dream

Signed by 104 countries, the treaty became the basis of international space law. According to the treaty, “Outer space, including the moon and other
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Banking royal commission day 33: Rabobank, Bankwest

Sinead Taylor, the manager of personal and business banking at Bankwest, will be back on Friday morning after being forced to admit misconduct
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Aid for depression starts with lending an ear

Depression is common and does not discriminate. It affects people of all ages, genders and socioeconomics. It is estimated that roughly 4.5 percent of
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Amazon Continuing Push Into Chinese Market with New Lending Program

Many would be surprised to know that Amazon lends quite a bit of money to businesses that want to become merchants on its platform. In fact, the
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EU summit will tackle Brexit and banking backstops

The idea, in completing the EU Banking Union, will be to provide a fund of last resort to guarantee that the union's banking rescue fund can't be
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Mortgage approvals exceed €1bn for the first time

Overall and mortgages approved in May 2018 were valued at €1.01bn, of which first time buyers accounted for €506m (49.9pc) and €324m (32pc) was
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Gut Punch for Global Funds Buying China Stocks for First Time

Overseas investors bought a net $13.5 billion of mainland shares since the start of May through mid-June. The purchases are almost equal to the total
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Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. Announces Proposed Private Offering of Convertible Senior Notes due 2021

Arbor is a Fannie Mae DUS® Multifamily Lender and a Fannie Mae Small Loan lender, a Freddie Mac Program Plus® Seller/Servicer and a Freddie
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Why now's the time to take a passive approach to Russia

From international investors, we are seeing interest in both the fixed income and equity products. 'At the end of the day, with the equity products you
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Video: How Much Should You Pay For Your Mortgage?

MoneyTips. A zero-closing-cost home loan sounds good, but not if you are trading those costs off for a much higher interest rate throughout the life of
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Ticketmaster warns Australian customers of possible data breach

International customers, including Australians, who purchased or attempted to purchase tickets between September 2017 and 23 June may also be
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Dad pays missing son's mortgage for three years so he has home to come back to

A desperate dad who has paid his son's mortgage for three years since his son went missing, fears he may lose the home. Michael Whinham vanished
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BRIEF-Glarner Kantonalbank Extends Its Mortgage Portfolio By Purchasing Mortgage Claims From …

EXTENDS ITS MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO BY PURCHASING MORTGAGE CLAIMS FROM AN INSURANCE COMPANY Source text for Eikon: Further
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Subaru Canada Announces Title Sponsorship of Ironman Events in Canada

Subaru Canada Announces Title Sponsorship of Ironman Events in Canada

TAMPA, FL/MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 27, 2018 /CNW/ – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, together with Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI), are
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Second homes in France proving popular with overseas buyers, led by the British

More people are buying second homes in France with the latest report revealing that the biggest group of owners who are non-residents are British
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North American Title Insurance Co. Announces AgentMarketplace as Its Trusted Partner Guide and …

North American Title Insurance Co. (NATIC) has announced the launch of AgentMarketplace, a new benefit for its existing agents to connect them with
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First Data Corporation: TITLE First Data to Release Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– First Data Corporation (NYSE: FDC) will release its second quarter 2018 financial results before the market opens
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Confidence in Housing Market Reaches Highest Levels since 2014, Dallas Tops the List

Confidence in Housing Market Reaches Highest Levels since 2014, Dallas … NEW YORK June 27, 2018 Today, Chase introduces a new housing
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Should You Be Tempted To Buy centrotherm international AG (FRA:CTNK) Because Of Its PE Ratio?

centrotherm international AG (FRA:CTNK) is currently trading at a trailing P/E of 4.1x, which is lower than the industry average of 22.6x. Although some
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Six common traps when financing a new SUV

Rolling a car loan into your mortgage is one option, as you'll always end up with a lower interest rate than a dedicated car or personal loan. However
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HMFA's Mortgage Calculator

Do use whole dollars, but no cents. Do not use commas or dollar signs. Total price of real estate. Downpayment percent. Mortgage interest (percent)
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PushSpring's Audience Marketplace Is For Buyers Fed Up With Prepackaged, Opaque Segments

That's why MGM Resorts International is looking for alternatives to what … The PushSpring marketplace is like an ecommerce hub for data buying.
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Conagra buying Pinnacle Foods in $10.9 billion deal

Conagra buying Pinnacle Foods in $10.9 billion deal … for instance, created Mondelez International, which took more promising global snack brands
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Star Tribune Names TitleSmart, Inc. a Top Workplace for 2018

TitleSmart, Inc., a leading Twin Cities title insurance company, today announced that it has been named a 2018 Top Workplace by the Star Tribune.
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Real estate brokerage acquires interest in title company

The country's second-largest residential real estate brokerage has acquired an Omaha, Neb.-based real estate company and an ownership interest in
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Keller Williams to occupy Riverwalk development Could rejuvenate daytime economy, Hartland …

Keller Williams also indicated that they would use the two floors for office space, a title company and a training center for agents. But residents have
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Domain replaces Magellan as title sponsor of Cricket Australia home Test series

Real estate company Domain has signed on as the title sponsor of the Australian cricket team's home Test series to replace Magellan, who terminated
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Title Data elects new CEO

Title Data Inc.'s board has elected a new president and CEO, the company announced. The new … 1, 2018 after more than 31 years with the company.
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Offshore investors in record sale of South African bonds

Foreign investors sold R34.7 billion ($2.5 billion) worth of South African bonds between January and June, the highest sell-off on record, data from the
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At US$00.7499, Is LiqTech International Inc (NYSEMKT:LIQT) A Buy?

Is there still an opportunity here to buy? Let's take a look at LiqTech International's outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if
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Why Russia and Turkey Are Such Gold Bugs

Foreign governments and international organizations account for a …. It's not a given that the world will keep buying U.S. debt at the same levels
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What Is Hill International Inc's (NYSE:HIL) Share Price Doing?

Is there still an opportunity here to buy? Today I will analyse the most recent data on Hill International's outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity
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New York Department of Financial Services and 7 other states level the regulatory boom on Equifax

New York's Department of Financial Services is cracking down Equifax. One day after announcing that additional regulations would be coming for
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AGNC: There Are Better Yield Plays Among mREITs

AGNC: There Are Better Yield Plays Among mREITs

… residential mortgages and collateralized mortgage obligations guaranteed by government agencies Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae.
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At $185.20 Investors Title Company (ITIC) Forms Multiple Top Pattern

At $185.20 Investors Title Company (ITIC) Forms Multiple Top Pattern … The ratio dived due to Investors Title Company positioning: 5 sold and 21
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Listen: Online gambling, more tax quirks and property peer-to-peer lending

FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests on the truth about online gambling and the quirk in the tax system that disadvantages people who read
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FSF supports government efforts to “stamp out irresponsible lending”

The Financial Services Federation (FSF) has welcomed proposals to tighten up consumer lending laws as part of the Credit Contracts and Consumer
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Breaking the Bottleneck in Mortgage Lending Software

Many lenders still suffer through long implementation timelines, mainly because of bottlenecks that hold them back and slow down the process.
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Hong Kong shooting: suspect asked bodyguard association where she could buy bulletproof vest …

… on Tuesday made an “unusual request” about buying a bulletproof vest, the head of the International Bodyguard Association revealed on Thursday,
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Eurozone requires both banking and capital markets union – panellists

The eurozone needs to complete both the banking and capital markets union in order to foster risk-sharing and correct the procyclicality of the current
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Banking royal commission: Rabobank issued farm loan with 'nil' chance of repayment

The banking royal commission is hearing more stories of farm losses, as it continues to examine Rabobank's dealings with a Queensland cattle
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The world's only $1 million buy-in poker tournament coming up

The world's only $1 million buy-in poker tournament coming up … High stakes poker for everyday players is buying into a cash game at a local casino
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Is Far East Consortium International Limited (HKG:35) A Buy At Its Current PE Ratio?

Far East Consortium International Limited (HKG:35) is trading with a trailing P/E of 6.7x, which is lower than the industry average of 7x. Although some
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Plea hearing is set in case

Pamela Ann McGrath is charged with burglary, grand theft and forgery for allegedly using Sandpoint Title Insurance's checking account to draft checks
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Company plans to finish Louisiana oil pipeline by October

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A company building a crude oil pipeline in Louisiana expects to complete the construction project by October if a federal
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Breaking with conventional wisdom on when to sell property in Dubai

“Another project that saw buying traction was the Midtown from Deyaar, … “International buyers also came in and that's played to our strengths.
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Owner of Avon, Albertsons buys Creve Coeur manufacturer ECI

Creve Coeur-based manufacturer Electrical Components International (ECI) has been sold to a New York private investment firm called Cerberus
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Winnipeg woman on a mission to buy Canadian, bypass American products at the grocery store

Anybody who is willing to do business with us internationally, who are still … “The marketing is out there … buy local, buy local … and while we try to
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Owner of Avon, Albertsons buys Creve Couer manufacturer ECI

Creve Coeur-based manufacturer Electrical Components International (ECI) … most recently buying Fargo Assembly Company, a North Dakota-based
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Motorsport Network Launches MYEV.com

Traditional car shopping platforms cater to standard internal combustion … tools as electric vehicle ownership and adoption rates skyrocket globally.
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When WWE is planning to have Brock Lesnar defend the Universal title

WWE is running with the angle that Lesnar is having some contract issues with the company, and it's why nobody knows when his next title defence is
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Is It Time To Short EU-Related Bonds?

The ECB will halt its QE program later in the year, investors are not likely to continue buying bonds; with near-zero yields and no ECB, it would be a
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Garth J. Batt

He also co-authored the book “24th Infantry Forward” for the U.S. Army. … He became a supervisor with Security Title Company in San Diego and
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