Here's what really fuelled Australia's property boom

Here's what really fuelled Australia's property boom

Australia's property market might be on shaky ground right now, but in the few short years leading up to 2017, major housing markets soared by more
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Commercial & Industrial Solar Due Diligence Review Manual for Tax Equity Transactions

Also, any obligation the project company might have outside of installing, ….. There is typically no reason to get title insurance for a site lease or
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Labor to bring banking bills to parliament

Federal Labor has drawn up three bills to deal with the banking royal commission recommendations it says parliament should deal with straight away.
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Salvation Army launches first ethical shopping truck in NZ, aimed at curbing predatory lending

The new initiative offers an ethical alternative to the booming lending industry, in which some mobile lending operators offer 800 per cent interest
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Is this why banks are closing Bosasa's accounts?

'Banks are highly regulated because they have to have confidentiality and trust. If these fall, then the banking system falls', says Cas Coovadia.
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Government Shutdown Avoided, Consumer Sentiment Jumps – Market Update

There are signs that home prices in the West are starting to moderate. Just a year ago, appraised values in San Francisco were coming in 2.11%
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Reversal of fortune for Santa Fe's finances

The finances and financial practices at City Hall have often left Santa Fe taxpayers aghast. But the latest annual audit of city's books shows significant
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Nomura's Rochester Says Delay to Article 50 Is a Positive for Sterling

Jordan Rochester, FX strategist at Nomura, and Bloomberg's Therese Raphael discuss the British pound and Brexit. They speak on “Bloomberg
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B & T Capital Management Dba Alpha Capital Management Lowered Exxon Mobil (XOM) Position …

Investors Title Co (ITIC) investors sentiment increased to 1.11 in Q3 2018. It's up 0.23, from 0.88 in 2018Q2. The ratio is better, as 21 funds increased
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1301:16 Real Estate Appraiser Board

1301:16 Real Estate Appraiser Board. Chapter 1301:16-1 Meetings and Notifications. Go To: Prev | Next · Chapter 1301:16-1 Meetings and
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Honorary doctorate for banking legend

PUBLIC Bank founder, chairman emeritus, director and adviser Tan Sri Dr Teh Hong Piow's banking acumen continues to be recognised through
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Audit firms angle for key Central Bank job

Key audit firms in the country are in a race for the lucrative job to audit Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) books that has paid at least Sh10 million annually
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GROUP'S BANK READY TO GO LIVE

FINANCIAL services group Discovery has expressed satisfaction with the test and run phase of its eagerly awaited bank offering, which is expected to
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What is The Twiggs Money Flow Implying for Artis Real Estate Investment Trust Units (AX.UN.TO)?

What is The Twiggs Money Flow Implying for Artis Real Estate Investment … Investors may use various technical indicators to help spot trends and
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ATM Trade Groups Work Together in Push for Bank Access

Two ATM trade groups said Monday they are working together to assure their members get access to banking services in what the associations
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The Hot New Market for Luxury Property Is Vietnam

The chairman's majority ownership means he's amassed a fortune of around $800 million, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
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Foreign buyers retreat from national housing market, but not Qld

The latest FIRB report reveals foreign investment in Australia's housing market has fallen, but demand for Queensland property remains steady.
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Interest in Roma real estate soared following award-winning film's release

Interest in buying and renting real estate in Roma fell for a brief period after the powerful September 19,2017 earthquake, which caused significant
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The RBA is sounding more anxious about Australia's housing downturn

The RBA's concern about Australia's housing market downturn spilling over into other parts of the economy appears to be growing. At its February
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'RHONJ' star charging $10K to spend the day learning his real estate secrets

Can you put a price tag on a day learning real estate tips from Joe Gorga, the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star who is also an investor and
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South Korea's local subsidies encourage foreign 'bride buying'; brides from Uzbekistan 'most …

South Korea's local subsidies encourage foreign 'bride buying'; brides from Uzbekistan 'most …

“Such an approach to shopping-like marriage leads to linguistic barriers and human rights problems. They (foreign brides) are vulnerable to human
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A Split and a Death That Could Shift Labour's Approach to Brexit

Two events in 24 hours could shape the Brexit policy of the U.K.'s main opposition Labour Party and change the course of Britain's departure from the
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Put property price falls into perspective with a long-term view

Over the past 12 months, residential property prices have fallen nationally by 5.6 per cent, led by Sydney's 9.7 per cent drop and 8.3 per cent in
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EU 'Happy' to Try to Clarify But Not Renegotiate Brexit Deal

The European Union said it would be “happy” to offer clarifications on the Brexit deal that might help build a majority for the accord in the British
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Trudeau's Top Aide Resigns Amid Reports of Meddling in SNC-Lavalin Probe

Justin Trudeau has lost his most trusted adviser to a growing controversy over allegations of judicial interference that the Canadian prime minister's
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Fannie Mae Selling $3.1B Pool of Re-Performing Mortgages

Fannie Mae is auctioning a portfolio of 15,100 re-performing mortgage loans with unpaid principal balance of approximately $3.01 billion.
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Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (APYRF) CEO Michael Emory on Q4 2018 Results …

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (OTCPK:APYRF) Q4 2018 Results Conference Call February 14, 2019 10:00 AM ET. Company
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United Way of the Midlands lends helping hand to Allen Benedict Court residents

To assist those in need, one organization in the midlands is lending a helping hand. United Way of the Midlands along with Blue Cross Blue Shield
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ANZ wants to boost home-loan lending to investors

ANZ Banking Group's home lending growth has sunk to almost zero, forcing its chief executive to admit the bank may have been “overly conservative”
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FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION C (OTCMKTS:FMCC) on Focus After Report …

Investors sentiment decreased to 1.5 in Q3 2018. Its down Infinity, from Infinity in 2018Q2. It fall, as 1 investors sold Freddie Mac shares while 1
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Congress banking on youth in 250 Seats

New Delhi: Ahead of parliamentary elections, Congress is planning to target the youth aged between 18 and 35 years with focused programmes right
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China Lending Corp (CLDC) First Resistance of $1.14 With Support at $1.14

Here we'll take a number of key indicators in order to compile some directional analysis on shares of China Lending Corp (CLDC), we note that the
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ANZ "overly conservative" in loan strategy

ANZ has reported a slower mortgage book growth than the overall market, with the lender admitting it may have been “overly conservative” in its
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Salvation Army launches 'ethical' truck shop to combat predatory lending

Tanielu said predatory lending and its associated debt trap were “not just brown poor person issues”. The trucks preyed on the elderly, those with
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RBI to nudge banks to cut lending rates

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das is expected to nudge banks to lower their lending rates. The central bank had cut the repo rate
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Digital lending moves to ease financing woes

Efforts set to help commercial banks expand credit options for small firms. China should build technological capabilities and explore digital lending
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Local Universities Try To Boost International Enrollment

International student enrollment is flat at some to local colleges and universities because of stricter visa requirements. … They were buying cars.
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RBI Watch:Four years on, transmission remains a thorn in econ's side

Four years ago, the lack of transmission of multiple repo rate cuts into lower lending rates by banks had forced the Reserve Bank of India to put in
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Fortune tellers, letter writers and the last of Hong Kong's traditional trades

From fortune tellers to professional letter writers, many of Hong Kong's street-savvy, traditional entrepreneurs have devoted their entire lives to ancient
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Research Analysts' Weekly Ratings Updates for ICF International (ICFI)

2/14/2019 – ICF International was upgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. 2/13/2019 – ICF International is now
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Suzuki Plant Targeted as Hungarian `Slave Law' Dispute Reignites

Suzuki Plant Targeted as Hungarian `Slave Law' Dispute Reignites

For its part, Suzuki said it doesn't plan to impose the higher overtime limit, as it has enough workers to fulfill orders, according to the Portfolio news
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Global Predictive Analytics Market Size, Industry Status & Growth Opportunity

Global Predictive Analytics Market Report assists industry leaders to make confident capital … Others (Food and Beverages, Oil & Gas, Real Estate).
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Housing market data shows flat start to the year

Home sales began to slow late last year across the nation, and the Lehigh Valley housing market was no exception, according to January data from
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Turkish house prices see first monthly decline as recession bites

House prices in Turkey fell on a monthly basis for the first time since the central bank started publishing the data in 2010. The price of homes fell 0.01
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KBC Group NV Invests $1.47 Million in Hancock Whitney Corp (NYSE:HWC)

The institutional investor purchased 42,425 shares of the company's stock, … general insurance agency services, including life and title insurance,
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The UK's Peer-To-Peer Lending Sector Is Facing Its Biggest Test To Date

The U.K.'s peer-to-peer lending industry has battled against regulatory hurdles and reputational issues, but it is about to face its biggest challenge yet.
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Trenton Ranks Among Nation's Strongest Housing Markets

Trenton New Jersey is among the top 10 U.S. real estate markets despite the national slowdown. According to realtor.com, Trenton has one of the
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Call for mortgages children can share with their parents

ANDIUM Homes want to help thousands more Islanders onto the property ladder by working with the government to introduce 'shared mortgages' that
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Financial Survey: First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FNLC) vs. First United (FUNC)

It also provides commercial loan products, such as mortgage loans to finance investments in real property comprising multi-family residential,
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Hanley Economic BS launches no fee mortgage

The society's latest product allows overpayments of up to 10 per cent of the mortgage balance each year until April 30, 2021. But any overpayments
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USA now main source Australia's foreign investment, but China dominates real estate

Foreign investment in Australian real estate fell 58 per cent last financial year, making it the second consecutive dramatic fall since the peak of 2016.
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UPDATE 2-Australia's ANZ to boost investor lending as mortgage book shrinks

ANZ said in a limited update that its home loan volumes shrank in the first fiscal quarter, citing its own cautious approach as well as weak demand for
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“Fox Hunt:” Chinese Authorities Investigate Over 380 Peer to Peer Lending Platforms, Seize Assets

The Chinese Ministry of Public Security has revealed that over 380 peer to peer lending platforms are currently under investigation. A release by
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Australia's ANZ to boost investor lending as mortgage book shrinks

Australia's third-largest lender said its domestic mortgage book contracted by 0.2 percent or A$534 million ($380.1 million) in the three months to Dec.
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Huntsville Area Association of Realtors forecasts healthy outlook for real estate in 2019

HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) – According to the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors, 2018 was a record breaking year and 2019 looks to be the same.
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RBI boosts Modi's coffers with early dividend

The central bank's board met today (February 18) and agreed to an interim dividend of 280 billion rupees ($3.9 billion) for the first half of the fiscal year
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Fairfax Title Company Explains Real Estate Settlement Services

Fairfax, Virginia – February 18, 2019 – The Fairfax Title Company, Mathis Title Company, recently released a blog explaining its various real estate
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ANZ pledges to lend more to investors

ANZ has pledged to lend more to investors as it reported the lowest annualised growth rate in mortgage lending in more than two years due to “overly
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Energous Corp (NASDAQ:WATT): Institutional Investors Are Worried

… help overhaul Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac – Nasdaq” published on January 29, 2019 as well as Nasdaq.com's news article titled: “TransGlobe Energy
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Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) Stock Unable to Satisfy Bulls For Juicy Yield

Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) struggling for active trader tendency of a security's returns to respond to swings in the market is vital to know
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Disbarred Tampa Bay lawyer Constantine Kalogianis charged with equity skimming

Disbarred Tampa Bay lawyer Constantine Kalogianis charged with equity skimming

The Pasco County lawyer once caught on video as he purportedly altered mortgage records is in jail on a new felony charge while still facing several
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Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) Shares Sold by Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd

Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd reduced its holdings in Philip Morris International … at $621,000 after buying an additional 230 shares during the last quarter.
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New EU rules are squeezing entry-level jobs in banking

The survey found that 54% of sell-side firms — typically banks and brokers that sell services — reported a reduction in the number of analysts
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Banking Masterclass: 2-Day Course covering the Banking Environment & Operating Model as Well …

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Banking Masterclass” training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This highly practical 2-day
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Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) Position Raised by Creative Planning

Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. CWM LLC lifted its position in Mettler-Toledo International by
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ICICI Bank Ltd (IBN) Shares Bought by Henry James International Management Inc.

Henry James International Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of … at $68,000 after buying an additional 2,317 shares during the last quarter.
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What's Behind New York's Struggling Housing Market?

A torrid post-crisis recovery in the NYC housing market came to a screeching halt last year as a chasm opened up between what sellers were asking
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Capital International Inc. CA Buys 14747 Shares of Visa Inc (V)

Capital International Inc. CA raised its stake in shares of Visa Inc (NYSE:V) by 25.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most
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Foreign institutions' increased buy support extends bull run on QSE

Foreign institutions' increased buying support on Monday extended the bullish run on the Qatar Stock Exchange for the second consecutive day.
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Video: Real estate investors find booby-trapped staircase while inspecting home

PHILADELPHIA (WJAC) — A team of real estate investors dodged a bullet after coming across a booby-trapped staircase in a southwest Philadelphia
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Refinance rates tick higher for Monday

You can use Bankrate's mortgage calculator to figure out your monthly payments and find out how much you'll save by adding extra payments.
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Market Scope: SuperTrend Below Price for NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate …

Zooming in on shares of NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (NWH-UN.TO), we have seen that the SuperTrend indicator is
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Association producing conference for real estate investors

The Rental Property Owners Association, or RPOA, will host its annual Michigan Landlord & Real Estate Investor Conference from Thursday through
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Fiduciary Trust Co. Has $4.32 Million Stake in Honeywell International Inc. (HON)

Morgan Stanley set a $170.00 target price on Honeywell International and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 22nd.
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Westpac Banking Corp Increases Holdings in Intuit Inc. (INTU)

Westpac Banking Corp boosted its stake in shares of Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) by 60.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure
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Postponement of buildings commission irks German real estate industry

Andreas Mattner, head of the German real estate federation ZIA, harshly criticised the decision. “If there is no buildings commission, this would mean
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German regulator bans short selling on Wirecard

The German financial regulator, The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), has stopped short selling on Wirecard as its falling share price
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Cantor Fitzgerald Analysts Give BioDelivery Sciences International (BDSI) a $5.00 Price Target

Janney Montgomery Scott reissued a “buy” rating and set a $5.00 price objective on shares of BioDelivery Sciences International in a research note on
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iSignthis acquires the Baltic Banking Service

BBS is located in Lithuania, and has developed specialised banking software that allows rapid connectivity to the SEPA Core and SEPA Instant
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Hilton Earns Top Workplace on Fortune 100 List

MCLEAN, VA—Hilton has been recognized for its workplace culture, earning the top spot on the 2019 Fortune Best Companies to Work For in the U.S.
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End the cannabis banking problem

End the cannabis banking problem

Washington witnessed a turning point in the debate over banking and cannabis this month. For the first time, Congress held a hearing on the issue,
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Online Lending Market Outlook to 2023: Funding Circle UK, LendingClub, Zopa, Mintos, RateSetter …

According to this study, The Online Lending Market report provides historical data along with future forecast and detailed analysis for online lending on
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Singapore reduces duty free alcohol and tax-exempt overseas shopping allowances

SINGAPORE. Singapore's government has announced a reduction in duty free alcohol allowance from three to two litres for returning travellers.
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Texas Realtors to Showcase the Texas Real Estate Market at the World's Leading Property …

“In attracting increased investment in real estate, we envision unlimited growth in economic activity for Texas. On behalf of Texas Realtors and our
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East End studies real estate tax to finance affordable housing in region

The Peconic Bay Region Community Housing Revolving Fund Act, … Fork where the second-home market has priced out many middle class workers,
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This One Chart Shows Why Real Estate Won't Crash Anytime Soon

The index takes three key metrics—home prices, mortgage rates, and wages—and boils them down into a single number. This number represents
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Wiley BROS. Aintree Capital LLC Buys New Stake in Deere & Company (DE)

Capital International Investors increased its holdings in Deere & Company by 2.8% in the 3rd quarter. Capital International Investors now owns
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Comparing Banco Santander-Chile (BSAC) and BBVA Banco Frances (BFR)

The company offers checking accounts and savings products; consumer, auto, commercial, mortgage, and government-guaranteed loans; credit and
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'Pause in interest rate hikes, stronger peso to boost local real estate industry'

The pause in interest rate hikes and the steady appreciation of the peso are seen to boost the local real estate industry. That's according to Jaime
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GST Rate Cut – Panacea or Brief Pain Relief for Real Estate?

The recent interim budget announced fresh sops for the Indian real estate sector – which, on closer scrutiny, did not really send clear revival signals to
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Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) 1st Resistance at 5.29, Support at $5.24

In attempting to identify a general trend, we note that Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp (OCSL) currently shows a Buy, according to the Trendspotter
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How Artificial Intelligence Can Transform the Lending Market

Do you remember the kind of thoughts and scenarios that played in your mind before you chose to lend money or to decline the request? You were
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Crispin Odey Is Shorting the Pound Again

… hedge fund bet about 14 percent of its assets on a decline in the currency at the end of January, according to an investor letter seen by Bloomberg.
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FSB Bancorp Inc. (FSBC) and Norwood Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:NWFL) Comparing side by side

It originates one- to four-family residential real estate mortgages, and home equity loans and lines of credit, as well as commercial real estate,
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Sandusky County real estate transfers

The Sandusky County Auditor's Office reported the following property sales from Jan. 16 to Feb. 13: York Township. 250 CR 288, Richard E. Aumend
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Sussex County officials hire consultant

The county has two ordinances promoting affordable housing. … county officials the existing ordinances are not effective in today's housing market.
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China seizes $1.5b worth assets in latest P2P lending crackdown

China has arrested 62 suspects abroad and seized 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) in assets from 380 fraudulent peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms
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UK Private-Sector Pay Set for Biggest Increase Since 2012

U.K. private-sector workers are set for their biggest wage increase in at least seven years as companies struggle to fill vacancies. The Chartered
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Turkey Cuts the Amount of Cash Banks Need to Hold

Turkey cut the amount of cash lenders are required to hold in reserves for the first time in six months as the central bank tries to rouse credit growth
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Housing inventory is growing again, reversing a four-year decline

Housing inventory is growing again, reversing a four-year decline

The Zillow report notes that the biggest increase in housing inventory occurred in five red-hot markets where homes are among the most expensive in
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Bellecapital International Ltd. Purchase Holding in iShares US Preferred Shares ETF (PFF)

Bellecapital International Ltd. bought a new stake in iShares US Preferred Stock ETF (NASDAQ:PFF) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in
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Reverse mortgage opportunity for advisers: Heartland

The profits were helped by 24.9% annualised growth in its Australian reverse mortgage book, a factor Flood says is down to increasing awareness
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UPDATE 1-ANZ's conservative lending sees mortgage book growth slow vs market

Feb 19 (Reuters) – Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd reported slower mortgage book growth than the overall market on Tuesday, as the
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ANZ admits it was 'overly conservative' in home loans

ANZ Bank chief executive Shayne Elliott concedes the bank may have been too cautious in its home lending decisions, after a quarterly update
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Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (CTRP)- Stocks Cheering Investors with Mouthwatering Facts

Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (NASDAQ:CTRP) traded under umbrella of Services sector, apart from individual factors many macro and micro factors
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Technical Indicator Check on Shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS)

Viewing the technical levels for Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS), we have recorded the SuperTrend line underneath a recent stock price
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Oarsman Capital Has Lowered Cisco Systems (CSCO) Stake By $1.07 Million; Premier Asset …

Premier Asset Managment Llc increased Fortune Brands Home & Sec In (FBHS) stake by 4.2% reported in 2018Q3 SEC filing. Premier Asset
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Banks quality of service – latest results published

Customers were asked if they would recommend their bank in five key categories and the results are published in league tables. There was good
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New banks will only add to woes

The entry of the three new banks will weaken the banking sector further by putting additional pressure on supervision, auditing and deposits, said
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Expert: Metro Detroit real estate is shifting with more listings

(FOX 2) – The real estate market in Metro Detroit is starting to shift. “Two or three years ago the competition was tight. In many cases at many price
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Strengthening the Human Factor in Mortgage Servicing

With the rise in interest rates, there has been a real squeeze in the origination business and on volume and margins. Everyone is struggling with how
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Chinese police launch dragnet for peer-to-peer lenders

Police in China have stepped up a crackdown on peer-to-peer lenders, freezing Rmb10bn ($1.5bn) across 380 companies and dispatching teams
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Housing market the biggest threat to diversified developer Stockland

At its last update in October, Stockland boss Mark Steinert said the company was benefiting from a 'flight to quality' in the slowing residential market.
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Global Slowdown Leaves Growth Weakest Since Financial Crisis

The global economy's loss of momentum has left expansion now looking like its weakest since the global financial crisis, a development that's already
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zipLogix™ and Real Estate Industry Leaders Converge at the LeadingRE Annual Conference

The zipLogix™ team will be on hand to interact with brokerage owners and other real estate leaders looking for new and innovative solutions.
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Covering Millennial Real Estate Trends

Perhaps talk to mortgage brokers and real estate agents to get a feel for the local market or attend open houses to connect with prospective buyers in
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It's Time to Consider Crypto, Says Pension and Endowment Adviser

Want the lowdown on European markets? In your inbox before the open, every day. Sign up here. Institutional investors should consider dipping their
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A Huge EU Bank Just Ruthlessly Froze People's Accounts, Sparking Claims of Racism. It Would …

Spain's second-largest bank, BBVA, has aggressively frozen up to 5,000 accounts without warning. Many of the accounts belonged to Chinese clients,
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​Finland's top providers cushion 2018 losses with real estate, private equity

Losses were partially offset by the company's real estate investments, which made a 5.5% return, and private equity, which posted the highest return
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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance: Is This 10.3%-Yielding REIT A Buy Right Now?

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance: Is This 10.3%-Yielding REIT A Buy Right Now?

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance released fourth quarter results last week. The commercial mortgage REIT earned its full dividend payout with
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HUD Awards $10M in 'Sweat Equity' Grants

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $10 million in “sweat equity” grants to support the work of four non-profit
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Moody's welcomes responsible lending revisions

ASIC's decision to undertake a review and consider changes to responsible lending guidelines will be “credit positive” for the mortgage industry,
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TAKE 2: City seeking new developer for prime real estate

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Fort Wayne's NBC) – The City of Fort Wayne will reopen bids to develop a prime piece of land at Harrison and Superior streets
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MBA: Q4 Mortgage Delinquencies at 18-Year Low

The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one- to four-unit residential properties declined to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.06 percent of all loans
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Encore Wire Corp Sentiment Worsening on Bad Stock Potential, Now at 1.51

Encore Wire Corp Sentiment Worsening on Bad Stock Potential, Now at 1.51 … “Big money sentiment for Encore Wire Corp (NASDAQ:WIRE) in Q3 2018 … and manufactured housing; UF-B cable, an underground feeder cable for
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Incentives, rent cuts and a falling knife: where is the housing market now?

“In today's market we think this is important, smaller offers or offers of free up-grades or furniture simply do not have the cut-through in today's incentive
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UK consumers still loyal to high street banks, suggests survey

A survey by the Competition and Markets Authority on the state of UK banking customer experience has revealed that many still value the reassurance
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Andy Puckett Joins First Bank & Trust as Mortgage VP

In his new position, Puckett will assist with loan production and mortgage administration for southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee and originate
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ECB to assess health of bank credit as funding question looms

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Central Bank will reassess the outlook for bank lending next month as there is a risk that banks could tighten
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Mortgage Coach's TCA Now Integrated with SimpleNexus

Mortgage Coach's Total Cost Analysis (TCA) loan comparison tool has been added to the SimpleNexus Mobile Originator App by way of an integration
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Pyxus International, Inc. (PYX)- Stocks Cheering Investors with Mouthwatering Facts

Pyxus International, Inc. (NYSE:PYX) traded under umbrella of Consumer Goods sector, apart from individual factors many macro and micro factors
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California to build tiny home community for homeless wildfire victims

The fire created a whole new reality, it added an urgency for sure,” Chico Housing Action Team volunteer and board member Charles Withuhn said.
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Investors are Looking at Technical Levels on Shares of Weatherford International Ltd (WFT) as …

Investors may be studying recent technical signals on shares of Weatherford International Ltd (WFT). Watching the longer-term MACD oscillator
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Jim Valentine: Inclement weather and real estate

Real estate has changed over the years allowing for practices we could not have conceived of years ago. Buy a house without seeing it? That would
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Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (FBHS) Stake Increased by Ruffer LLP

Ruffer LLP lifted its stake in shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc (NYSE:FBHS) by 128.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its
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These foods will bring you luck and fortune during Lunar New Year

A big part of Lunar New Year is feasting with family, and behind each traditional food eaten during the celebration is a special meaning. Popular
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Home & Outdoor Showcase Presented by PS Mortgage

Rock107 Home & Outdoor Showcase Presented by PS Mortgage. March 1, 2 & 3rd at the Viewmont Mall in Dickson City. Free admission. Dozens of
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Odey Says Regulator's Wirecard Short Ban Paves Way for Lawsuits

British hedge fund titan Crispin Odey, who has bet that shares of beleaguered fintech Wirecard AG will plummet further, said Germany's financial
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HUD guidance for Louisiana flood victims likely delayed due to recent shutdown

… Administration following devastating floods in March and August 2016 are waiting to see if the Department of Housing and Urban Development will
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Should You Have this stock in Your Portfolio? Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS)

Should You Have this stock in Your Portfolio? Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS)

Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) Stock's Moving Average & Performance Analysis: The stock showed weekly performance of 5.92% and it
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Corinthian Title hires COO

California-based Corinthian Title Co. has hired a former CEO and chairman of Investors Title Co. to serve as senior vice president and chief operating
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These trends will dominate Orlando health care in 2019

In monitoring the continued investment in real estate by these health systems, we would expect this growth to continue. As the population of Central
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Moneygram International (MGI) Trading Up 10.5%

Moneygram International Inc (NASDAQ:MGI) was up 10.5% on Monday . … $55,000 after buying an additional 24,809 shares during the last quarter.
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RBC MD: Banks must re-evaluate after 'unprecedented events'

BANKS must re-evaluate themselves after unprecedented events in the industry, said RBCTT managing director Gretchen Camacho-Mohammed.
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Fidelity National Financial Inc (FNF) Holdings Trimmed by State Board of Administration of Florida …

Benjamin F. Edwards & Company Inc. now owns 3,334 shares of the … Fidelity National Financial, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides title
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'I See Trees Of Green': 10 Most Amazing Facts About The Current Market

Don't forget: After 'I See Trees Of Green' comes 'Red Roses Too'. Looking for a community to discuss ideas with? The Wheel of FORTUNE features a
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Baton Rouge residential market still shifting, January sales drop nearly 11%

The trend of a cooling Baton Rouge area housing market, which began late last year after years of steadily rising sales, continued into the first month
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Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) Is on a Path to $56.75 According to Analysts

Following recent trading activity on shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS), we can see that the stock has been hovering near
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Bouncing back from collapse: Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS), Teladoc Health, Inc …

The share price of Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE: FBHS) has taken quite a journey since the beginning of the year, with a year-to-date
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Equity Residential (EQR) Shares Bought by Westpac Banking Corp

Westpac Banking Corp raised its stake in Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) by 69.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F
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It costs more to own a home than to rent one in every US state

Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau's most recent American Community Survey, which tracks median housing costs from 2013 to 2017, a CNBC
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Thanks to oversupply and a slew of regional issues, Dubai is experiencing a big drop in property …

Once the hottest housing market in the world, Dubai is experiencing a fall from grace. Property prices in the Emirati capital have dropped more than 25
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Tommie Ann Adcock Fortune

Tommie Ann Adcock Fortune, 74, passed away peacefully and went to be with her Heavenly Father on Feb. 13 after courageously fighting cancer for
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15 Hottest Towns in Philadelphia's Western Suburbs

“The demand is affordable single-family homes,” says Ash Swayne of Swayne Real Estate Group in West Chester. If you're willing to start at around
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Control Service: Latvia's focus solely on banking sector's «cleaning» is not enough

Latvia's focus on «cleaning» the banking sector is absolutely not enough to sort things out – economic crimes are not possible without corruption, says
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China developers snap up distressed real estate debt

Property developers have found a new play on the Chinese market: buying up the soured debts of their rivals. The property market is a linchpin of
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Charleston rental-housing giant raises $450M for China projects

The fund will target “high-quality assets in top-tier Chinese markets with an initial focus on Shanghai, owing to the city's attractive rental housing supply
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Google and Facebook's Next Big Fight

When I met him in Brussels recently, Buttarelli checked off the barriers to entry for a startup: It needs to first outbid the likes of Amazon.com Inc.,
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Westpac Banking Corp Acquires 15602 Shares of Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK)

Westpac Banking Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Bank of New York Mellon Corp (NYSE:BK) by 3.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company
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Fintech lender iwoca raises £150m to accelerate expansion

Fintech lender iwoca raises £150m to accelerate expansion

Innovative small business lender iwoca has raised £150m in new equity and debt capital, bringing its total funding to £350m. Its most recent
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Sizzling Stock in Focus — Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI)

In the recent week Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance stock price … The -0.94% downward picture painted by the trends generated around 20
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Real Estate Money Laundering An Increasing Focus Of Governments

The rule applies to all title companies that deal in markets that have luxury real estate including Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Honolulu, Las
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The Great Fall of Mortgage Delinquencies

“The overall national mortgage delinquency rate in the fourth quarter was at its lowest level since the first quarter of 2000,” said Marina Walsh, VP of
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Norwegian Air Offers Heavily Discounted Shares to Shore Up Balance Sheet

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA slumped to an almost seven-year low after offering heavily discounted shares to raise about 3 billion kroner ($350 million)
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Westpac Banking Corp Purchases 1659 Shares of Baxter International Inc (BAX)

Finally, Federated Investors Inc. PA boosted its position in Baxter International by 102.2% during the third quarter. Federated Investors Inc. PA now
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Baton Rouge-area home sales down 10.9 percent in January from 2018 level

The decline in sales was spread evenly across the market. East Baton Rouge Parish, which accounts for the largest part of the local housing market,
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Should You Worry About Digi International Inc.'s (NASDAQ:DGII) CEO Pay Cheque?

On average over the last three years, Digi International Inc. has shrunk … So you may want to check if insiders are buying Digi International shares
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Manufactured Housing Market Segmentation by | Revenue, Gross margin, Analysis, Research …

Manufactured Housing Market 2019-2024 starting from the basics to advanced Market intelligence which plays an essential part in managing.
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Green Valley Investors Position in Exact Sciences (EXAS) Increased as Share Price Declined …

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North Shore investment advisor fined for real estate scheme

A Danvers investment advisor and the company he worked for is being fined after he was caught orchestrating a complex real estate scheme over the
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Experts: Home equity is key to solving the country's looming retirement crisis

But many older Americans do have one major source of wealth at their disposal: their house. And for some, utilizing their home equity could be the
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NBP launches first Contactless Debit Card, Mobile Banking

KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan on Monday formally launched its first NBP EMV/Contactless Debit Card and Mobile Banking facilities as a step
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CBRT cuts reserve requirements, but stresses tight stance

In a short statement, the central bank said it had cut the reserve requirement ratio by 100 basis points for deposits and “participation funds” with
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WPT Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust Announces February 2019 Distribution

TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WPT Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (the “REIT”) (TSX: WIR.U) (OTCQX: WPTIF)
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As rent and tax reforms sweep US, real estate industry braces for fight with progressive lawmakers

After making significant gains in the midterms elections, Democratic lawmakers now have their sights set on curbing big real estate players. Bills are
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Berlin banking tech startup behind N26 and Oaknorth nabs €30m from Skype-backer Bessemer

Software-as-a-service startup Mambu, which provides banking rails to the likes of N26 and Oaknorth, has raised €30m (£26.3m) from the world's
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Market Corner: Viewing Technicals on shares of Ares Commercial Real Estate Cor (ACRE) as …

Looking at the longer-term MACD oscillator indicator on shares of Ares Commercial Real Estate Cor (ACRE), we can see the reading is currently Sell.
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Cashback vs best mortgage rate: which results in the cheapest deal?

It's a good time to get a mortgage with a small deposit, with rates on 95% deals dropping and an increasing number of lenders offering incentives,
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Report: Lackluster home sales push inventory growth in January

“The winter chill extended to the housing market in January, as home sales remained cool,” RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos said. “The good news is that
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Budget Ambush May Bring More Uncertainty for Tax-Wild Romania

Budget Ambush May Bring More Uncertainty for Tax-Wild Romania

“The current environment for leu local debt remains surrounded by ongoing fiscal policy risk, which is the reason for our ongoing cautious view,”
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Nigerian President Laments Election Body's `Incompetence'

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari said the nation's election commission had been incompetent after a vote scheduled for last weekend was
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HP in Danger of Losing Key Witness Ahead of $5.1 Billion Trial

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. is in danger of losing a key witness just before next month's start of a mammoth $5.1 billion civil trial against former
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Eye Catching Stock: Palmetto Real Estate Trust (OTC:PTTTS)

Every trading session discloses different movements and trends about Palmetto Real Estate Trust (OTC:PTTTS) stock. Currently we observed the
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4664 Shares in Hancock Whitney Corp (HWC) Purchased by LS Investment Advisors LLC

The institutional investor purchased 4,664 shares of the company's stock, … general insurance agency services, including life and title insurance,
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Trump may seek more punishment of Cuba

The lawsuit provision, known as Title III, was put on hold because it triggered immense opposition from U.S. allies, whose companies operating in
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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (:WHLRD) MACD Signal Touches -0.93310666

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (:WHLRD) MACD Signal Touches – … Many traders will develop strategies based on defined trends.
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Eurex sees rise in repo

Eurex's repo partnership programme, which aims to increase repo transactions in the interbank market for European government bonds, is already
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Trump Considering Powell, Craft, Grenell, James for UN Job, Sources Say

President Donald Trump is considering four people to be his next UN ambassador: Goldman Sachs Group Inc. partner Dina Powell, the current
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Fagan Associates Inc. Sells 2000 Shares of Global Payments Inc (GPN)

Finally, Capital International Investors boosted its holdings in Global Payments by 6.1% in the 3rd quarter. Capital International Investors now owns
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Buying rental properties

Over the last few weeks I've worked with several clients who are building their portfolio of rental properties. Three of the mortgage applications went
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Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (NYSE:IVR) Stake Increased by Arizona State Retirement System

Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Invesco Mortgage … financing, and managing residential and commercial mortgage-backed
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How Many First American Financial Corporation (NYSE:FAF)'s Analysts Are Bullish?

Vanguard Gru reported 0.02% in First American Financial Corporation … The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on
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Prospects of the banking sector

According to the macroeconomic report 2018 and prospects for 2019 released by the Vietnam Brokerage and Investment Banking (MBS), the
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Lefties Hope For Better Fortune In Indianapolis This Week

After back-to-back majors on the PBA Tour, the Go Bowling! PBA Indianapolis Open this week is just a standard PBA Tour event, though it may feel like
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Westpac Banking Corp Has $51.41 Million Stake in Prologis Inc (PLD)

Westpac Banking Corp decreased its stake in Prologis Inc (NYSE:PLD) by 11.1% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with
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What to Expect When Walmart and CVS Report Earnings This Week

The housing sector has met some headwinds recently, but Home Depot Inc. (HD – Get Report) , the well-known supplier for DIY and contractor home
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In Miami, Trump to urge Venezuela military to support Guaido as new leader

Trump is scheduled to speak at Miami's Florida International University at … Bloomberg reported the Presidents' Day speech at Florida International …. continue buying its oil despite nuclear-related sanctions announced in May.
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One Man's Bones Tell a Story of Slavery in the Northeast

“Mr. Fortune the skeleton that we were looking at, was owned by this surgeon in Waterbury – he was probably working on his land…he had a family
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CBK rules set the stage for mass mortgage financier

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published draft regulations for mortgage refinance companies (MRCs), setting the stage for creation of a
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