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The anonymous donor, who signed notes as “James, servant of the living God”, has become the subject of widespread interest after a number of churches uncovered donations of gold Britannia coins worth tens of thousands of pounds. Earlier this week it emerged that St Wilfrid’s Church in Melling, near Carnforth, had discovered nine gold coins hidden beneath its altar. The stunning interior of the Church Of St Wilfrid (Image: Barrie Price) The coins were later sold for almost £30,000, providing a financial boost for the church as it seeks to raise £750,000 for urgent repairs. Now, fresh details reported by…

On one occasion, a council officer “inadvertently” used the council card to pay £90 for their haircut. The council said: “At the time, both cards were very similar in appearance and colour, and they mistakenly selected the wrong card when making the payment. The cardholder has repaid the £90.00 to the Council.” Source link

In investing, as in many other areas, hindsight is always 20/20. It might be irritating to be told what you should have done a year ago, but looking back can also help us spot trends, reflect on our past choices and inform future ones.The chart below lists the eight investment trusts that returned more than 90 per cent in the year to 1 July, including the five that offered more than 100 per cent – and would have doubled your money. The list reflects the themes, sectors and regions that investors were especially keen on over the past 12 months:…

In June 2026, TMX Group reported a very large month‑over‑month increase in total financings on the TSX and TSX Venture Exchange, while welcoming 31 new issuers including 23 ETFs, four mining companies, two life sciences firms and two Canadian Depositary Receipts. The strong rise in capital raised and steady flow of new listings underlined TMX’s central role in Canadian capital formation and the breadth of issuers using its markets. We’ll now explore how this surge in June financings and new listings could influence TMX Group’s existing investment narrative. The future of work is here. Discover the 30 top robotics and…

Highlights Global X Physical Platinum provides direct exposure to allocated physical platinum bullion. The fund aims to track movements in the LBMA Platinum PM Price (USD), before fees. The ETF is backed by allocated physical platinum held by an independent custodian. Investors can access platinum through a single ASX-listed investment without owning physical bullion directly. Platinum is a precious metal with applications spanning automotive manufacturing, industrial processes, jewellery and investment markets. Investors seeking exposure to platinum can either purchase physical bullion or invest through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Global X Physical Platinum (ASX:ETPMPT) is…

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Highlights Global X Bloomberg Commodity Complex ETF provides diversified exposure across multiple global commodity markets. The fund aims to track the Bloomberg Commodity Forward 3 Month Total Return Index (USD). The ETF offers exposure to energy, precious metals, industrial metals and agricultural commodities through a single investment. Investors gain access to broad commodity markets without trading individual futures contracts. Commodities remain an important asset class for investors seeking exposure beyond traditional equities and fixed income investments. Energy products, precious metals, industrial metals and agricultural commodities each respond differently to global economic conditions, supply dynamics and geopolitical developments. The Global…

A Treasury Committee says successive governments mis-sold student loans while shielding themselves from the consumer protection regime governing most financial products. UK parliamentary select committees are not generally in the habit of accusing governments of mis-selling financial products. This one did. In a report published on Tuesday (7 July), the House of Commons Treasury Committee concluded that successive governments engaged in conduct amounting to mis-selling while simultaneously exempting themselves from the legal consequences that would ordinarily follow. It found that the Department for Education (DfE) and the Student Loans Company (SLC) failed to tell prospective students clearly that future governments…

Central Registry of Securitisation Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest of India or CERSAI was created to restrain fraudulent activity in lending transactions against equitable mortgages.What is CERSAI?CERSAI also was known as Central Registry of Securitisation Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest of India. CERSAI has been established as a company under section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 by the Government of India. CERSAI was formed to identify and check fraudulent activity in lending transactions against equitable mortgages. In other words, the CRESAI was established to discourage and prevent the practice of taking out various loans from several banks using the…

Investment firm SilverBlue has signed a collaboration agreement with Nacional Financiera (NAFIN) to establish a corporate financing program that will provide leasing companies with access to capital for productive assets. Under the agreement, NAFIN will serve as the primary funding entity, offering financing ranging from MX$50 million to MX$300 million (US$2.85 million to US$17.16 million).SilverBlue will oversee the financial analysis, transaction structuring, and execution of the financing operations. The program is available to leasing companies serving businesses across the industrial, logistics, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, healthcare, agribusiness, commerce, and services sectors.The initiative aims to help companies modernize operations by replacing productive assets,…