Kolkata's money lending 'Kabuliwalas' struggle to cope after demonetization

Kolkata's money lending 'Kabuliwalas' struggle to cope after demonetization

The Kabuliwalas in West Bengal have traditionally played the role of money lenders in the community, giving out small loans in times of crisis.
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Wayne Gretzky lending his voice to 'The Simpsons'

Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky will become the first hockey player to lend his voice to “The Simpsons,” when he appears in an episode set to air next
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Auditors claim ECB held back information for review of banking oversight

The European Central Bank has blocked a full audit of its system to supervise banks across the European Union, the bloc's court of auditors has said.
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Former Lending Club chief creates SF online venture Credify

Just months after being forced out as the chief executive officer of Lending Club, Renaud Laplanche is starting a new venture to lend money online.
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Retail meets real estate: What's working, what's not, what's next

As MAPIC gets underway in Cannes, France, former Pinkberry vice president Ryan Patel takes a close look at retail's place in the real estate market.
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Will Trump's AG Pick Just Say No to Pot Banking?

Sen. Jeff Sessions is one of the marijuana industry's staunchest foes. He could upend efforts by the Obama administration to persuade banks that it is
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Dispatch from #HousingOurFuture: Most cities “handcuffed” by lack of affordable housing

“Millennials don't view homeownership as something 'in the now',” said Brena Swanson, digital reporter for HousingWire. Panelist agreed that
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Nigeria's overnight lending rate falls as t-bill payments inject cash

Nigeria's overnight interbank lending rate fell to 14 percent on Friday from 22 percent last week after the central bank repaid matured treasury bills,
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Housing market begins to cool down

Overheated property markets in major cities have started to cool down after authorities took measures against speculative buying and a potential
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Las Vegas retains title of underwater homes capital

Las Vegas' housing market got beat up so badly during the recession that not along ago it seemed almost everyone with a mortgage was underwater.
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Bank pledges $30B in community investments, lending

Fifth Third Bank pledged Friday to boost its community lending and investment commitments by $2.5 billion to $30 billion over the next four years.
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Debt consolidator Versara snaps up marketplace lender Peerform

News this week that Versara Lending has snapped up marketplace lender Peerform might be the start of something much bigger though. Are we about
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CFPB fights back against "unconstitutional" ruling; asks court to rehear PHH case

When contacted by HousingWire, the CFPB said that it had no additional comment beyond what was in the filing. HousingWire also contacted PHH for
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Premier League to Ban Unregulated, Offshore Soccer Lenders

In an effort to limit the influence of shadowy, offshore lenders in professional soccer, the Premier League is banning its clubs from borrowing from
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New Lending and Wealth Solutions Launch for Credit Unions

A new suite of lending and wealth-management platforms are launched for credit unions and their members. Core providers Monett, Mo.-based Jack
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Higher down payments could be on horizon as danger of Canadians' debt grows, CMHC warns

BloombergEvan Siddall, the head of Canada's housing agency, said … “The Vancouver real estate market was slowing naturally this summer as prices
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UpLift brings marketplace lending to travel industry

A new company recently introduced by an entrepreneur with a history of blending travel and technology is offering a way for tourists to hit the road
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Market Rating: Were Analysts Bearish TPG Specialty Lending Inc (NYSE:TSLX) This Week?

Out of 6 analysts covering TPG Specialty Lending (NYSE:TSLX), 2 rate it a “Buy”, 0 “Sell”, while 4 “Hold”. This means 33% are positive. TPG Specialty
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Wirefund to expand lending to 3.6m more businesses after FCA approval

London-based business lender Wirefund is set to significantly expand its loan service just three and a half months after it launched after obtaining
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