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British regulators warn banks against using AI in loan applications

UK financial regulators have warned banks looking to use artificial intelligence to approve loan applications that they can only use the technology if they can show it doesn’t compound discrimination against minorities who are already struggling to get credit. According to several people familiar with the talks, watchdogs are increasingly …

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Securities Finance January 2022 snapshot

$836 million in January from securities financing Revenue in January fell 15% year over year Demand for ADR loans declined Taiwan and South Korea lead APAC recovery EMEA and US equity returns continue to fall Global securities financing revenues for January totaled $836 million, down 15% year-on-year. January saw …

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Nationwide extends 5.5x income borrowing to 95% LTV

“We know it can be difficult for some to raise even a 10% down payment, which is why we’re extending Helping Hand to our 95% loan-to-value ratio.” The company’s “helping hand” offering gives first-time buyers the opportunity to borrow more when they take …

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EPCs – the building blocks of data for greener real estate

Mark Blackwell Chief Operating Officer, Core Logic UK Where and how we live understandably plays a critical role in our national quest for net-zero living. Last year the National Housing Federation released a report that calculated for the first time that England’s 25 million households – which produce 58.5 million …

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Aid organizations are demanding the release of cash flows to Afghanistan as the humanitarian crisis worsens

Recent Western efforts to boost cash flows to Afghanistan will do little to deal with the country’s growing humanitarian crisis without broader reforms to get money to ordinary people, aid organizations have warned. the US and the British Treasury Both have issued clarifications in recent days to reassure banks that …

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Planned CBDC in Myanmar raises human rights concerns

Myanmar, which is ruled by the military junta, plans to create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) that will be legal tender alongside the kyat. The repressive ruling military council said it believes a “digital currency will help boost financial activity in Myanmar,” Deputy Information Minister Maj. Gen. Zaw Min …

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Nationwide rush to raise mortgage rates – first lender to do so

Britain’s largest building society Nationwide has become the first lender to announce it will hike mortgage rates after the Bank of England decided to raise interest rates. The announcement came shortly after the central bank announced that its interest rate would rise to 0.5 percent from 0.25 percent in a …

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Excluding Russia from the Swift system would not be surgical

Nuclear weapons are the only real – but unthinkable – nuclear option in a war. Some politicians and pundits nonetheless see Russia’s exclusion from the Swift payments alliance for banks as one in the West’s arsenal. It would fall short for more than definitional reasons. Around 100,000 Russian troops are …

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How the UK Government lost £4.9bn to Covid loan fraud | economic policy

In the closing days of April 2020, bankers and Treasury officials sat in front of laptops in makeshift home offices across the country, negotiating the terms of the government’s fastest-moving pandemic rescue plan. The country was in its sixth week of national lockdown following the Covid outbreak, and the Treasury …

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Equifax announces international expansion of its verification services

Equifax announced international expansion of its verification services based on the company’s multi-year investment in the Equifax Cloud. Verification Exchange, a secure, automated cloud-based service that streamlines the process of verifying employment and income information, is now available in Australia and the UK, shortly after the service’s launch and success …

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Should you leave your partner to avoid a hefty stamp duty bill?

Image source: Getty Images Share this page: Stamp duty Property tax – I will now refer to it simply as ‘stamp duty’ – is the tax levied on the purchase of UK property valued above a certain threshold. Thresholds vary slightly depending on where the property is located in the …

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Get a bigger mortgage if you have a greener home, Halifax says

As banks fear rising energy prices will hit borrowers… Halifax’s big idea to sustain the mortgage boom: bigger loans if you have a greener home By Emma Dunkley, Financial Mail on Sunday Released: 21:50 GMT, 22 January 2022 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 22 January 2022 Halifax is launching a “green …

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Elderly couple who were illegal moneylenders had to pay back £136,623 or face jail time

An elderly couple who ran an illegal moneylending business have been ordered to pay back £136,623 over the next three months or face 18 months in jail. Alan and Joyce Fromson appeared at Teesside Crown Court on Wednesday after a criminal inquiry found their business – which operated without the …

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What next for UK mortgage rates? – Forbes UK consultant

News today from the Office for National Statistics shows that UK house prices rose 10% in the year to November 2021, up from 9.8% in the year to October. The cost of an average home was £271,000 in November, up from £246,000 compared to 12 months earlier. This price hike …

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The UK is scrutinizing utility payments to protect consumers from high bills

The UK is considering a radical intervention in the electricity market, under which the state would make payments to utilities if wholesale gas prices rise sharply to soften the blow to consumers The proposal, pushed by energy companies, has been called “plausible” and “logical” by government insiders, but concedes that …

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New community lending library for Kennett Valley Primary School

A Calne CARPENTER has set up a community library for Kennet Valley Primary School in Lockeridge, delighting staff and students with his original take on the usual telephone bookshop. The unique new library was installed near the school gates in the playground so that the entire school community including children, …

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US prices are rising at their fastest in 40 years

This article is an on-site version of our newsletter, The Road to Recovery. Sign up here to get the newsletter straight to your inbox three times a week Good evening It was another milestone day for inflation news. Figures released today showed that US prices rose at the fastest rate …

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With property prices at record highs in 2022, should you sell your home?

Image source: Getty Images Share this page: When you own your home, you have a valuable asset that could make you significant profits if you play your cards right. With house prices at an all-time high and inflation showing no signs of calming, many homeowners are wondering if now is …

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Which P2P lending platforms have their own apps?

[ad_1] EasyMoney launched its first app last month in response to demand from lenders, based on research that found that many younger investors choose their providers for the quality of their mobile apps. They’re just the latest in peer-to-peer lending platform to prioritize mobile banking. P2P lenders are increasingly moving …

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Digital Lending Platforms Market Size, Trends, Forecast to 2029

[ad_1] New Jersey, United States, – the Digital Loan Platform Market is carefully examined in the report and essentially focuses on the key players and their business tactics, geographic expansion, market segments, competitive landscape, manufacturing, and pricing and cost structure. Each section of the research study is specially prepared to …

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This investment platform supports India’s startup ecosystem as a guide

[ad_1] We Founder Circle (WFC), a founder-led startup investment platform, closed the first year with 33 startup investments, making it the second largest early-stage investor of the year. The platform has grown into one of the fastest growing angel network communities, and has already raised $ 20 million in funding …

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The relief of the COVID era ends with the small business trapped on a “bad trip” as Omicron soars

[ad_1] A COVID-era recovery loan deadline expired on Friday, and questions remain about how much money is available to support small businesses Crouch down while the Omicron variant soars across the economy. Small business owners had until Friday to apply for the regular Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and the …

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Covid infections in the UK hit a record high of 189,213 as another 322 deaths were reported

[ad_1] In addition to the increasing number of cases, the number of Covid patients in England has risen again and has reached its highest level since February The UK broke its daily Covid case record for consecutive days in December ( Image: REX / Shutterstock) In the UK, an additional …

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Buy forecast 2022 for UK expats and foreign nationals

[ad_1] Given the sharp rise in prices in 2021 and the impending rise in rates, there won’t be as much room for price increases in 2022. While interest rates are expected to rise, Savills predicts the rise will be gradual and not have a drastic impact on affordability for UK …

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Credit Suisse Fund accuses SoftBank of over $ 440 million investment

[ad_1] A Credit Suisse Group AG CS 1.68% Fund accuses SoftBank Group Corp. 9984 -0.59% in U.S. court filings about orchestrating transactions that worthless a $ 440 million investment made by the Fund to finance a SoftBank-backed company. The motion filed Thursday in a US district court in California asked …

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The expat mortgage market is growing as lenders expand their offerings

[ad_1] Overseas buyers continue to seek UK property investments and obtaining an expat mortgage is no longer the barrier it once was. British citizens who do not reside in the UK are increasingly looking for credit to buy property here, so Dudley Building Society. As a result, the lender has …

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Live News: BNP Paribas is the newest European bank in the US with a sale of Bank of the West for $ 16.3 billion

[ad_1] The UK Prudential Regulation Authority has fined Standard Chartered more than £ 46.5 million for repeatedly misreporting a key liquidity metric and not being “open and cooperative” with any of the UK’s major financial regulators. The fine, the highest fine ever imposed by the PRA in an enforcement case, …

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Peer-to-Peer Lending Platforms Market 2021, Future Technologies, Business Strategies, Growth Drivers, Key Players Analysis to 2027

[ad_1] Peer-to-Peer Lending Platforms Market Size, 2021, Global Key Players, Share, Applications and Growth Opportunities – Analysis to 2027 This press release was originally distributed by SBWire London, United Kingdom – (SBWIRE) – 12/17/2021 – Peer-to-Peer Lending Platforms Market 2021 The global peer-to-peer lending platforms deal with the practice of …

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British Prime Minister Johnson suffers a by-election disaster

[ad_1] Issued on: 12/17/2021 – 05:38Changed: 12/17/2021 – 05:36 London (AFP) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a devastating by-election defeat on Friday in a constituency never before lost by his Conservative Party, a result that raises serious questions for his leadership. His party won the seat in North …

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What’s the latest on UK mortgage rates? – Forbes advisor UK

[ad_1] The Bank of England‘s key interest rate is at a record low of 0.1%. But in the face of rising inflation, all eyes are fixed on her December 16 when the next decision of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will be announced. Official figures show that the consumer price …

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Bank of England wants to lift mortgage interest rate rule | Bank of England

[ad_1] The Bank of England has announced plans to relax mortgage rules to make it easier for thousands of first-time buyers to climb the real estate ladder. The central bank said it wants to remove a requirement that forces borrowers to afford a three percentage point hike before they can …

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Gordon Robinson | The Fall of the British / US Empires and the Rise of a Chinese Dynasty | In focus

[ad_1] Those who believe it meant nothing to England when Barbados “severed ties with the monarchy” better think again. Traditional British people are outraged that “Bim”, formerly England’s most trusted devotee, dared to believe without being able to survive the protection of Queen Elizabeth from the pagans of the world. …

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Hanley Economic BS launches two fixed income resi mortgages

[ad_1] The first is a just 1.75% two-year 80% LTV fixed rate mortgage rescheduling that comes with a free standard rating and free legal transactions. The second is a five-year 95% LTV fixed-rate mortgage with a base rate of 3.45% that is available for buying a home or rescheduling. Both …

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A guide to interest rate mortgages from our expert Andrew Milnes

[ad_1] At first glance, straight-rate mortgages may seem like an attractive option for homebuyers who don’t want to commit to heavy monthly repayments. An interest-only mortgage is a mortgage contract where the borrower pays “interest only” each month rather than having it on a principal and repayment basis. The payments …

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Former TSB CEO Pester joins fintech madness with the launch of the money-sharing social network Loop | Business news

[ad_1] Paul Pester, former CEO of TSB Bank, joins the UK fintech madness by launching the first UK-based social networking app that allows friends and family members to share money. Sky News has learned that Mr. Pester has teamed up with Anthony Thomson, founder of Metro Bank and Atom Bank, …

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3 Safe Growth Stocks To Buy In December

[ad_1] Growth stocks have dominated since the end of the Great Recession more than 12 years ago. Historically low lending rates and a persistently cautious US Federal Reserve have given fast-moving businesses access to cheap capital that they have used to hire, acquire and innovate. The thing is, even if …

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US raises federal-supported home mortgage limit to nearly $ 1 million

[ad_1] The highest value of U.S. mortgages eligible for federal government support has been increased to nearly $ 1 million, reflecting the rise in house prices during the coronavirus pandemic. The federal housing finance agency said the largest loan for a single family home in on Tuesday High cost areas …

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Royal family quarrel with popular British broadcaster over new documentary “Tittle Tattle”

[ad_1] The BBC’s coverage of Queen Elizabeth’s platinum anniversary in the UK next year could be fueled by the controversy surrounding the documentary series entitled The Company’s Royal Family. be hindered The princes and the press, because of the feuding Prince William and Harry. Prince William has already banned the …

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Evergrande collapses to “have an immediate impact” on UK property market – collapse looming | Great Britain | news

[ad_1] Should the giant real estate company file for bankruptcy, an industry insider warned that the impact could have an immediate and “serious impact” on the UK market. Speaking to Express.co.uk, Jonathan Rolande from House buy quickly, London in particular said that a collapse in the Chinese real estate market …

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Call for urgent regulation of UK lenders who buy now, pay later | Borrowing & Debt

[ad_1] Lenders who buy now and pay later need urgent regulation to prevent young consumers from incurring a mountain of debt they may not be able to afford, Labor MP Stella Creasy said. Walthamstow MP Creasy called a debate in parliament on Tuesday to draw attention to the rapid growth …

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Greensill accessed COVID loans “without proper verification”

[ad_1] By Najiyya Budaly (Nov 22, 2021, 11:52 a.m. GMT) – The state-run business development bank ran “pitifully inadequate” checks on Greensill Capital when the collapsed financial firm sought to lend money to companies that were hit during the coronavirus crisis. A parliamentary committee said that the pandemic had to …

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Newport County AFC Supports Play Safe Campaign – News

[ad_1] In addition to the EFL, Newport County also supports AFC Play Safe – a national FA-led campaign to raise awareness of the importance of protection in football. Play safe is operated in partnership with NSPCC and has the full support of the Premier League, EFL, Barclays FA Women’s Super …

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Public debt is falling, but at slower rates, new data shows

[ad_1] Rishi Sunak Public debt continued to decline as the Treasury Department recorded rising tax revenues and lower spending, although the decline slowed compared to previous months, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced that net public sector borrowing was £ 18.8 billion in October, a …

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What would that mean for your mortgage? – Forbes advisor UK

[ad_1] With inflation at 4.2% in October – near its 10-year high of 4.8% in November 2011 – expectations are growing that the Bank of England will raise the key rate from its current all-time low of 0.1% next time they make an announcement on the subject on December 16th. …

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Banks lose if the British join the open finance craze under lockdown

[ad_1] Monday November 15, 2021 7:19 p.m. Brits dissatisfied with traditional banking services are increasingly lured into the world of open finance. During the pandemic, challenger banks and fintechs tripled their share of the credit card market and increased their personal loan books by 50 percent, according to new data …

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Pepper Money enters the Help-to-Buy market

[ad_1] “We have already launched and expanded our pilot project for joint ownership and are proud to bring our ‘Help to Buy’ offering to the entire market.” Pepper Money has launched a range of help-to-buy products as part of its affordable home ownership offering. The lender will offer help-to-buy options …

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MPowered Mortgages joins Abacus Funding’s Lender Panel

[ad_1] “I am confident that this will be a fruitful partnership for both MPowered and us and that our brokers and clients will get real benefit from having access to their full range of products.” Buy-to-let lender MPowered Mortgages is now available to Abacus Funding brokers through its lender panel. …

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Breaking News: Deere tractor factory workers strike

[ad_1] More than 10,000 workers at Deere’s U.S. factories went on strike Thursday, marking the tractor maker’s first major strike in 35 years after employees turned down a proposed employment contract. The United Auto Workers union said its members officially went on strike at midnight and started picket lines outside …

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Mortgage Roundup – “Outstanding” Products for …

[ad_1] Following on from the new two-year fixed interest rate of 80%, Moneyfacts says: “The two-year fixed interest rate with 80% mortgage lending value has received the most modest cut of 0.07% and is now 1.37%.” “This is now the lowest available interest rate in the sector and has a …

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Digital Loan Market worth $ 20.5 Billion by 2026

[ad_1] CHICAGO, October 7, 2021 / PRNewswire / – According to a research report “Digital lending Market by offering (solutions (digital credit platforms and point solutions) and services), delivery mode (cloud and local), end users (banks, credit unions and NBFCs) and region – global forecast to 2026 “, published by …

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TransUnion supports British FinTech Monevo

[ad_1] Global insights and credit reporting company TransUnion invested an undisclosed amount in the personal loan platform Monevo Advance solutions that help lenders and aggregators work together more efficiently, such as: a Press release on Wednesday (October 6th). Monevo, a subsidiary of the Quint Group, is part of several different …

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The British open bank platform Crezco raises USD 4 million

[ad_1] The London-based FinTech Crezco announced on Monday (October 4th) that it has raised £ 3 million (or $ 4 million) in seed funding. According to FinTech and Finance News, the company will use the financing to drive its international expansion and expand its product range. Founded in 2020, Crezco …

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The big interview: Coutts boss Peter Flavel

[ad_1] The move means that Scottish customers will now be “far more convenient” to access its wider private banking offering, including multi-currency debit cards and flexible lending. Indeed, Coutts can thank a Scotsman for bringing it to life when John Campbell of Lundie started his business as a three crown …

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5 Ways To Manage The Volatile Crypto Markets With DeFi

[ad_1] Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur Contributors are their own. You’re reading Entrepreneur United States, an international franchise from Entrepreneur Media. Decentralized finance (DeFi) Solutions have grown in popularity in recent years, offering traders high rewards despite the volatility of the cryptocurrency market and low returns in traditional markets. DeFi applications …

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“Money Corrupts Children”: Revolut’s $ 7 Billion CEO

[ad_1] “I think money is spoiling our children, doesn’t it?” Says the Revolut founder when I ask him if he shares James Bond’s views on the passing on of family fortunes. Craig made headlines because he said he found the inheritance “disgusting” and planned to spend or give away all …

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Credit Strategy – Top credit news from Credit Strategy

[ad_1] After the Women in Credit Awards last night, Credit Strategy opened its doors for the addition of the 2022 Credit 500. The Credit 500 consists of business and division managers who have made a measurable difference in their area under the umbrella of a credit-related function. The index is …

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Starling expands digital banking to Europe

[ad_1] British digital bank Starling plans to offer banking as a service throughout Europe, including France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain, in the first half of 2022, according to a Crowdfund Insider report on Wednesday (September 29). “Starling as a Service” will enable companies or businesses to create savings or …

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FTSE 100 will open slightly higher if volatility persists

[ad_1] The FTSE 100 is named 4 points higher at 7,032 as volatility persists. Again, it is fears of rising energy prices, interruptions in the supply chain and worries about prolonged inflation that are triggering an exit from the higher valued areas of the stock market. “European markets had a …

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TrueLayer Joins Unicorn Club With New Funding

[ad_1] Global open banking platform TrueLayer joined the Unicorn Club this week as its new $ 1 billion valuation points to both the opportunities and the excitement for open banking in Europe. Continue reading: TrueLayer is trading at $ 130 million valued at $ 1 billion, backed by Tiger, Stripe …

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Second lending in August down 4%

[ad_1] According to data collected by Loans Warehouse, lending decreased 4% in the second fee between July and August 2021. The total number of completions fell to 2,344 last month. Lending totaled £ 95.5 million in August, a decrease of £ 5.6 million from July 2021. The majority of brokers …

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Home improvement leads the demand for finance: Shawbrook

[ad_1] “With work, socializing, and sports all happening in the same four walls, it’s no surprise that people want to expand or change their homes.” 81% of second charge brokers have seen demand for finance to finance home renovation projects spike in the past six months, according to a recent …

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New Short Term Lender Introduces Product to Bridge the IHT Gap

[ad_1] “We are incredibly excited to enter the market and especially the inheritance sector with our first financial product.” A new short term finance product has been introduced to bridge the gap between paying large IHT bills before receiving an inheritance. Legacy Release’s paperless product will give individuals early access …

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Credit growth in India, interest rate decisions in USA, UK

[ad_1] Every Monday, Mint’s Plain Facts section contains important data releases and announcements to watch out for over the coming week. The Central Bank of India is due to release credit growth data this week, which will show how much lending has picked up as activity has recovered. Interest rate …

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Companies say AR automation speeds processing

[ad_1] While much progress has been made, the fact remains that many companies still rely on manual Accounts Receivable (AR) processes. But new data, reflecting a growing list of benefits businesses are experiencing from automating AR, shows far-reaching positive effects on business collections processes. In fact, the B2B Payments Innovation …

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Is P2P crypto-powered loan lending a flash in the pan?

[ad_1] Yesterday, the Czech platform Bondster announced that it has started offering Bitcoin-secured loans, joining the limited range of peer-to-peer lenders who include crypto assets. But is this an emerging trend or a flash in the pan? Crypto lending and P2P lending come with both risks and opportunities, but it …

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Introduction of a new tool to improve liquidity for private companies

[ad_1] Blockchain-based fundraising platform Globacap has launched a new solution to increase liquidity for private companies, including peer-to-peer lending platforms. Globacap Liquidity enables private companies to create “controlled liquidity events” by choosing their share price, event time and investor pool without having to go public (IPO). Continue reading: Zopa plans …

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Bone Therapeutics is strengthening its financial structure by implementing its financing agreement with the European Investment Bank and receiving a payout offer for the first tranche of 8.0 million euros

[ad_1] REGULATIONS Payment offer for the first tranche in the amount of € 8.0 million, payment expected in September. Issue of warrants to the EIB and Patronale Life. Renegotiate the loan with Patronale Life. Gosselies, Belgium, August 27, 2021 at 9 a.m.: 00 a.m. CEST – BONE THERAPY (Euronext Brussels …

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