Monthly Archives March 31, 2022

March 30, 2022

Loans will be given without any collateral, but prisoners will have to submit income records while working in prison. The program will first be rolled out at Yerawada Central Jail in Pune as a pilot project (Ph...

Bank robbed in Lee, New Hampshire; ongoing search for the culprit

March 30, 2022

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A search was underway Tuesday after a bank robbery on Route 125 in Lee. Police said no weapon was shown, but the thief said he may have one. Police used dogs and drones to search a lar...

Bipartisan infrastructure law means big investments in clean water and elimination of lead pipes

March 29, 2022

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) workers install a new water main in Walnut Creek, California on April 22, 2021. ...

Can you pay taxes with a personal loan?

March 28, 2022

A personal loan is usually an unsecured sum of money borrowed from a traditional bank, credit union, or online lender. These loans come with fixed interest rates and repayment terms. Interest rates vary by l...

Bitnile stock jumped 26.5% after announcing it would repay a $66 million loan

March 28, 2022

Key points: BitNile stock jumped 26.5% after revealing it would repay its loans. The company said it was ready to repay the $66 million senior loan. Investors applauded the move which frees up the company's ...

Community Food Bank grateful for donation from Suncoast Credit Union | Local News

March 27, 2022

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Thanks to a $20,000 donation from Suncoast Credit Union, the Community Food Ba...

Kansas employee retirement system halts investment in Russia

March 26, 2022

TOPEKA, Kan. Trustees who oversee Kansas' public employee retirement system voted on Friday to suspend future investment in Russian assets amid the country's invasion of Ukraine. While some board membe...

Should I be worried about a 20 point drop in credit score?

March 26, 2022

Image source: Getty Images Watching your credit score drop can be disheartening. But should you s...

Is real estate better than gold?

March 26, 2022

By Annabel Dsouza Real returns for both asset classes are similar, but real estate has the added benefit of security and long-term wealth creation Buying something of value on a festive occasion comes natura...

Say hello to the new “customer-centric” bank

March 25, 2022

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Financial services, as an industry, has a bit of a ham in the pan problem. While preparing Sunday dinner, your great-grandmother may have cut off the ends of the ham before placing it in the pan. Grandma too. ...

Minnesota House votes to end state pension investments in Russian companies

March 25, 2022

Minnesota House votes to end state pension investments in Russian companies Following the war in Ukraine, politicians and businesses in Minnesota cut ties with Russian investments and operations. ST. PAU...

Fannie Mae vs. Freddie Mac: Key Differences |

March 24, 2022

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are government-sponsored companies that buy and sel...

Reduce customer risk with bridge-to-let

March 24, 2022

What is a bridge-to-let? Bridge-to-let is a clever product that combines a bridging loan and a rental mortgage. It allows real estate investors to buy a rental property that they might find difficult ...

Figure Personal Loans Review 2022

March 23, 2022

Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and advice to help you make smart decisions with your money. We may receive a small commission from our partners, su...

Comerica Bank’s prom dress campaign returns, benefiting Hope Closet

March 23, 2022

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Comerica will supply the donated dresses and accessories to Hope Closet, a non-profit organization that provides high school students with the opportunity to attend special events in a dress of their choice, r...

42% of Americans are delaying their investments because of the conflict in Ukraine. Here’s why it’s a mistake

March 23, 2022

The war in Ukraine has a lot of people on edge, including American consumers. In fact, 73% of Americans think this will have a negative effect on the US economy, according to a rece...

How families feed themselves using lenders buy now, pay later

March 22, 2022

Overspending trap: Student Synthia Gazi was first tempted to use BNPL services to buy clothesWhen buy now, pay later arrived in Britain, it was popular with online shoppers as a way to spread the cost ...

DSG’s curriculum bank allows students and faculty to view past course curricula

March 22, 2022

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More than five years after the initiative was launched, the Duke Student Government announced the public release of the Duke Syllabus Bank on Monday morning. Launch...

Do personal loans affect my taxes?

March 21, 2022

Our goal is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we receive compensation from our partner lenders, which we will always identify, all opinions are our own. Cre...

Korean banks expand financial services for foreigners

March 21, 2022

Foreign employees of the Jeonbuk Bank Foreign Financial Center in Suwon pose for a photo (JB Financial Group)South Korean banks are notorious among foreign residents seeking loans and other financial prod...

This CEO shares the winning formula for black women-owned businesses to land lucrative sponsorships

March 20, 2022

Jessica Chinyelu, Founder, The Sponsorship Lady, LLC Photo credit: Stephanie Rose It has been well documented that women start and run businesses in rate increase. However, the matu...

Ukraine’s Largest Bank Suspends Money Transfers To Crypto Exchanges Cryptocurrency

March 19, 2022

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Privatbank, Ukraine's largest commercial bank, has temporarily halted domestic currency transfers to digital asset exchanges. The financial institution explained this decision by restrictions imposed by...

The Pro Sports ETF will be closed by Roundhill Investments

March 18, 2022

Roundhill Investments is closing its ETF Pro Sports, Media and Apparel (NYSE: MVP) just over a year after its launch, as the equity fund failed to gain traction with investors. The company announced that the s...

Ethisphere Announces Fifth Third Bank One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2022

March 16, 2022

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CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bank, National Association (Nasdaq: FITB) was recognized today by Ethisphere, a global leader in setting and promoting the standard of ethical business practice...

An alternative to traditional investments in times of uncertainty

March 16, 2022

Staking is attracting more and more investors without any experience in cryptocurrencies. Dmitrii Danilenko, CEO of aStake, offers his thoughts on why this is happening. The uncertainty was caused by the pand...

With the Fed set to hike rates, does it still make sense to refinance your student loans?

March 15, 2022

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New RBI regulations would strengthen MFI ecosystem: India Ratings

March 15, 2022

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) is of the opinion that key changes in the final regulations for Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) will bring the entire sector under regulatory coverage, unlike the o...

Maybank offers digital personal loans with disbursements in 10 seconds

March 15, 2022

Maybank has launched its new personal digital finance Maybank which provides instant approval then disbursement in 10 seconds. Leveraging the bank's comprehensive credit risk metri...

Criminals commit bank fraud – hitting Cary couple twice in 2 weeks

March 14, 2022

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CARY, NC (WNCN) - Having money disappear from your bank account has got to be one of the scariest things that can happen financially - and that's exactly what happened to a local couple who had to do i...

How the digital transformation of the middle market is creating new investment opportunities for private equity

March 14, 2022

There's now over $200 billion in market capitalization dedicated to helping businesses connect, with companies like Shopify, Squarespace, GoDaddy and Wix serving as key enablers of digital transformation. T...

Kuhoo secures $20 million from West Bridge Capital — TechGraph

March 13, 2022

India-based student loan provider Kuhoo secured $20 million in serial seed funding from West Bridge Capital. Sponsored The platform plans to provide online loans to students aspiring to study at...

4 reasons to avoid a 15-year mortgage

March 13, 2022

Image source: Getty Images You might regret taking out a short-term mortgage. ...

Los Angeles Woman Loses Over $18,000 From ‘Zelle’ After Scammers Text, Call Her Claiming To Be Bank Of America

March 13, 2022

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Officials are warning of a scam that takes advantage of unsuspecting victims who make electronic withdrawals from their bank accounts.A woman says she never realized it was happening to her...

Are biotech stocks a good investment for retirement?

March 12, 2022

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News in brief

March 12, 2022

Mortgage lender opens at WalmartWalmart Inc. leases space in three stores from a mortgage lender, adding home loans to the list of financial services offered to Walmart customers.Lenders One Cooperative, a n...

Deutsche Bank lost 21% of its employees in the Americas last year

March 11, 2022

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2021 has been a big year for Deutsche Bank's US operations. As anyone who follows the bank on social media knows, a swanky new office in New York has opened at Columbus Circle, and Deutsche's US executives ha...

Are personal loans safer than home equity loans?

March 11, 2022

Image source: Getty Images You might want to go for a personal loan for a big reason. ...

How much investment risk would you take to reduce your tax bill?

March 11, 2022

The benefits of investing using Isas may not be fully appreciated until the end of life, when you can reap your tax-free dividends and investment gains without a penny of tax owing. However, a growing nu...

Tech and finance lead Wall St resurgence as oil plunges

March 9, 2022

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The S&P 500 posts its best day since June 2020Travel and leisure stocks rise sharplyEnergy stocks fall after strong recovery in 2022Indices up: Dow 2%, S&P 2.57%, Nasdaq 3.59%March 9 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks sur...

Five Mistakes You Could Be Making With Personal Loans

March 9, 2022

In some financial situations, personal loans are the best possible scenario. Whether you're trying to consolidate your debt so you can pay it off faster or tackling a home improvement project, a personal loan...

MetLife Investment Management Creates $15.6 Billion in Private Placement Debt and Private Structured Credit in 2021

March 9, 2022

WHIPPANY, NJ--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MetLife Investment Management (MIM), the institutional asset management business of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), today announced that it has issued $15.6 billion in private...

Banque IndusInd: Loans granted to BFIL without the client’s consent due to a technical problem

March 9, 2022

The technical issue leading to loan disbursement without registration of customer consent at Bharat Financial Inclusion Ltd (BFIL) was the result of IT change management and process gap, IndusInd Bank said. An...

How to Choose the Best Loan Company for Bad Credit

March 8, 2022

A bad credit loan could be a viable option if you can't get approved for a loan from a bank, credit union, or borrow money from friends and family.It is relatively easy to apply and most lenders issue quick lo...

China’s c.bank to pay profits to fund fiscal spending – Ministry of Finance

March 8, 2022

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BEIJING, March 8 (Reuters) - China's central bank will be among state-owned financial institutions that will pay part of their profits, including arrears, to the government this year to fund increased fiscal sp...

Turn Your Dreams Into Reality With March’s Top Rated Personal Loans

March 8, 2022

Whether you're waiting to visit loved ones in Perth or New Zealand, or just want a well-deserved vacation, comparing personal loan options could help you on your way.According to the latest lending indicators f...

8 Rivers Secures $100M Investment from SK Group and Creates Asian Joint Venture with SK Group to Accelerate Global Decarbonization

March 8, 2022

HOUSTON, March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 8 Rivers Capital, LLC has announced a 100 million US dollars investment by SK Group, as well as the creation of an 8 Rivers-SK joint venture to focus on decarbonizing key ...

SOFR: The face that launched a thousand ships has been photographed! | Dechert LLP

March 7, 2022

Why I bother to write about the SOFR transition at this point is a bit of a mystery. Does not have this subject finally exhausted both our energy and our interest? Oh, and a european war is being fought as ...

Gasoline prices hit their highest level in 12 years, according to the American Automobile Association

March 7, 2022

RIYADH: Saudi stocks started the trading week up slightly on Sunday, with oil trading at multi-year highs. At the closing bell, the main index, TASI, gained 0.38% to 12,804, while the parallel market s...

Russian bank VTB prepares to pull out of Europe, reports FT

March 6, 2022

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FILE PHOTO: The VTB Group logo is seen through a window of the Imperia Tower on the facade of the Federatsiya (Federation) Tower at the Moscow International Business Center, also known as "Moskva-City", in Mosc...

IIFL Finance partners with NIRA to provide personal loans

March 6, 2022

IIFL Finance Limited, one of India's largest non-banking financial companies, has announced its collaboration with fintech NIRA as part of its strategy to strengthen its digital footprint. Thro...

Women are investing at an earlier age, study finds

March 5, 2022

What do you want to know Women aged 18 to 35 start investing much earlier than previous generations Women invest early, with small amounts, but with a purpose A larger share of their investments is direc...

4 online loans that can help cover

March 5, 2022

NEW YORK, March 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Online loans are designed to help borrowers get extra cash fast so they can cover essential and emergency expenses. From cash advances and installment loans to tit...

The Russian Central Bank is running out of options

March 4, 2022

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The United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom surprised almost everyone this week by sanctioning the Central Bank of R...

Will personal loans become more expensive in 2022?

March 4, 2022

Image source: Getty Images They might for a big reason. ...

West Virginia Legislature Considers Divestiture of Russian Investments | News, Sports, Jobs

March 4, 2022

CHARLESTON — A bill allowing authorities to divest Russian investments has passed the West Virginia Senate unanimously and is in the House of Delegates. Senate Bill 730, passed ...

What is a Signature loan and how does it work?

March 3, 2022

If you're looking for a loan that doesn't require collateral, a signature loan might be a good option. A signature loan can be used for almost any purpose. Plus, you can receive funds quickly – some lenders ...

Stop living in the past, your present pays up to 12%

March 3, 2022

Dilok Klaisataporn/iStock via Getty Images Co-produced with Treading Softly A common theme in literature is redemption. The main hero of the story will experience redemption from past mistakes, past bad choic...

COLUMBIA BANK NAMED TOP SBA LENDER IN SEATTLE AND PORTLAND AREA, RANKED IN TOP 20 NATIONALLY

March 2, 2022

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TACOMA, Wash., March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) ("Colombia"), announced today that it has been recognized as the Small Bu...

Codebase describes the proposed strategy for investments in the metaverse

March 2, 2022

Drawing on the expertise of the firm's advisors, Codebase actively acquires assets in metaverse environmentsPotential investments will include underlying metaverse currencies and real estateBloomberg Intelligen...

Homeowner Foreclosure Help protects and defends struggling homeowners. The new consumer advocacy program helps homeowners fight back and save their homes from foreclosure.

March 2, 2022

COVID mortgage relief is over and banks are now foreclosing homeowners at an alarming rate. Foreclosure rates have increased by 139% since January last year, when foreclosure activity remain...

ECN Capital Announces Adjusted Net Earnings of $0.06 per Common Share in Q4-2021 and $0.19 for Full Year 2021

March 1, 2022

Strong fourth quarter 2021 and full year 2021 results across all businesses TORONTO, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECN Capital Corp. (TSX: ECN) (“ECN Capital” or the “Company”) today announced its financ...

Understanding the Costs and Fees Associated with Online Personal Loans

March 1, 2022

Personal loans are offered by traditional and online lenders. If you're looking for a personal loan, understanding the costs and fees associated with it is one way to help determine if the cost ...

Australia’s central bank holds rates steady, Ukraine fresh uncertainty