Author: Jordan

(HedgeCo.Net) The latest data from SS&C’s closely watched Redemption Indicator delivered a notable signal to the alternative investment industry this week: redemption pressure is easing. The metric, which tracks investor withdrawal activity across hedge funds, declined to 1.26%—a multi-month low that suggests institutional allocators are regaining confidence after a volatile start to the year. While a single data point does not define a trend, the implications of this decline are significant. After a period marked by heightened uncertainty, macro volatility, and persistent questions about liquidity, the apparent stabilization of capital flows points to a broader recalibration within the hedge fund…

Speaking at yesterday’s Building Societies Show, panellists said the changes mark a significant transition for the market, but not its decline, with advisers and lenders needing to step up on education, support and product innovation. The panel consisted of Daniel Clinton (head of specialist lending, Nationwide), Mark Long (managing director, Pegasus Insight), Aneisha Beveridge (research director at Hamptons and Connells Group) and Kevin Purvey (director of mortgage distribution at Coventry Building Society), chaired by event media partner Square 1 Media’s Paul Hunt. Beveridge pointed out that landlord readiness remains uneven, with smaller landlords particularly exposed. “Landlord preparedness is…

Personal loans are a convenient way to cover home repairs, medical bills, weddings and other large expenses. But it can take up to a week for funds to clear, however, which may put a wrinkle in your plans.Brick-and-mortar banks and credit unions usually deposit funds within three to seven days, while online lenders tend to move faster, often depositing money within 24 hours of approval.CNBC Select has chosen the best lenders with expedited distribution. In addition to funding time, we looked at rates, fees, loan limits, term lengths, customer service and other key factors. To see how we made our…

International Women’s Day always offers a valuable moment to pause and reflect on how far the industry has come in terms of gender equality. and how far it still has to go. At a recent Working in Mortgages EDI Group session, chaired by Sabrina Grassler, senior policy adviser at the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) and Zoe Wooll, business development manager (BDM) at Coventry Building Society, a panel of senior leaders shared their perspectives on the evolving role of women in financial services. Joining the discussion were Shelley Walker, co-founder of The Mortgage Mum Specialist Finance, Amanda Bryden, head of…

PassiveLogic, a company focused on physical AI for autonomous buildings, announced the appointment of Joel Harvill as Chief Financial Officer as it scales its platform and expands adoption across the built environment. Harvill brings nearly two decades of experience across private credit, corporate finance, treasury, and capital markets, having closed more than $15 billion in transactions over his career. His background includes roles at Rivian, Waymo, AIG Investments, BNP Paribas / Bank of the West, a credit fund owned by CIT Group, and GE Capital. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Finance at Botrista, following senior leadership roles…

Crude oil futures traded higher on Monday morning as there was no progress in initiating talks between the US and Iran to end the conflict in West Asia.At 9.14 am on Monday, June Brent oil futures were at $100.31, up by 1.19 per cent, and June crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $95.20, up by 0.85 per cent.May crude oil futures were trading at ₹8994 on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) during the initial hour of trading on Monday against the previous close of ₹8817, up by 2.01 per cent, and June futures were trading at ₹8592…

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Tom Lee is emerging as one of Ethereum’s most influential supporters. From Fundstrat to Bitmine, his Ethereum thesis combines staking yield, treasury accumulation, and long-term network value. Here is why “Tom Lee Ethereum” has become one of crypto’s most watched narratives. Source link

Parliament has passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, rejecting a government proposal to tax income earned and sent home by Ugandans living and working abroad. Parliament sitting on Thursday, 23 April, 2026 and presided over by Speaker Anita Among also rejected the government proposal to tax gains from the sale of non-business assets, including land, jewelry, and other personal property. The Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Bill, 2026 are only two of the bills considered and passed by Parliament intended to provide ways through which government will raise revenue to fund the national…

Back in October 2025, I said goodbye to my AMEX Platinum Charge, calling time on a seven-year relationship. In one sense, this had been a long time coming. While I really loved the early days with NOOK and Platinum af’FAIR, watch shows and wine appreciation, double points and statement credit value, the card just wasn’t pulling its weight anymore. Like Marvel movies, it had started to feel less enjoyable and more like homework, and there came a point where I decided that enough was enough. To put it another way, it wasn’t just expensive— it was exhausting.  Six months later, I wanted to…