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As asset allocators try to chart a course ahead amidst conflict in the Gulf, the Singapore-headquartered group sets out three scenarios. UOB Asset Management is neutral on equities relative to benchmarks, overweight gold and underweight cash against a backdrop of geopolitical turmoil. The asset management arm of Singapore-headquartered UOB – overseeing S$43.4 billion ($33.8 billion) in assets as at the end of February – also stresses diversification and selectivity in equities, and remains diversified across fixed income, it said in a note that sketched out three broad scenarios for the global economy. The firm, along with peers, is…

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Shinedown is bringing their explosive live show to the Nebraska State Fair, headlining a night of rock music Saturday, September 5 at TD Landing, (Courtesy) GRAND ISLAND – Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown is bringing their explosive live show to the Nebraska State Fair, headlining a night of rock music Saturday, Sept. 5 at TD Landing.The concert is part of the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series during the 2026 Nebraska State Fair and will also feature opening act Dexter and the Moonrocks.“Our Rock fans continue to show up and have a great time, but they’ve been asking for a bigger show,” said…

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Keystone Property Finance has reintroduced fixed rates across its two and five-year buy-to-let product ranges. Last week, Keystone launched a range of two-year tracker products, having temporarily withdrawn fixed rate products in March amid rapidly changing market conditions. With fixed rates returning, Keystone now offers products across its core lending propositions, including standard, specialist, expat, holiday let, product transfer/PT Plus, and refurb-to-let exit products.  Reintroduced ranges now start from 3.54% for standard products and 3.59% for specialist products up to 70% LTV. Available up to 65% LTV, expat rates start from 4.89%, holiday let rates from 5.64%, product transfer…

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– Advertisement – The Director-General of the Kano Social Protection Agency (KASPA), Dr Fatima Abubakar, has unveiled an eight-point strategic plan aimed at strengthening and expanding Social Protection (SP) programmes in the state. Presenting the points at a two-day first quarter joint SP Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting in Kaduna, organised by UNICEF Kano Field Office for participants from Kano, katsina and Jigawa states, Abubakar said the plan aimed to improve the welfare of vulnerable citizens. Abubakar explained that the initiative forms part of a joint action plan agreed upon by stakeholders to drive priority social protection reforms within the…

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Lenders offering gold loans are bracing for margin pressure as tighter underwriting and documentation norms under Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) revised gold loan framework are expected to raise compliance costs. According to industry experts, some lenders could also see a sharp slowdown in growth due to operational adjustments and stricter renewal rules. Industry players have already begun recalibrating their underwriting, documentation and monitoring practices in line with the revised framework, which took effect from April 1. IIFL Finance, for instance, said it had started aligning its processes ahead of the rollout. “Our focus has been on strengthening credit assessment…

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When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences. At the 8th Future Investment Initiative conference, Elon Musk predicted that by 2040 there would be at least 10 billion humanoid robots, with each priced between $20,000 and $25,000. Do the math. According to Musk, this technology could be worth $250 trillion by 2040. Put another way, that’s roughly equal to:…

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MISSOULA, Mont. — Welcome to Spot the Scam with our sponsor, Clearwater Credit Union. SVP of Payment Operations Brit DeVries and Detective Ethan Smith with the Missoula Police Department joined NBC Montana Today anchor Jason Hurst to talk about the increase in crypto and Bitcoin scams. They are warning the public about a rise in cryptocurrency scams, particularly involving Bitcoin ATMs. Smith said scammers often pose as law enforcement, using urgent phone calls and real officer names to pressure victims into depositing money at local Bitcoin kiosks. DeVries said financial institutions are working to educate customers, emphasizing that police will…

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Investing.com – Markets have been anything but stable to start April. Amid geopolitical tensions, rate uncertainty, and energy prices, no one knows exactly what to do or where to go. But while the majority of the world is wandering around aimlessly, our InvestingPro members have made major gains in April and throughout the year. InvestingPro uses proprietary technology and institutional-grade data to identify high-potential stocks early, helping investors act before the broader market catches on.Here are three names that are already moving this month for InvestingPro members → +13.78% in April alone → +8.87% in April alone → +14.71% in…

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Real estate advisory firm Karis Capital has expanded its mortgage offering with the acquisition of Lemon Tree Financial’s client book. This will see Karis Capital take on Lemon Tree Financial’s portfolio of property investors, portfolio landlords and homeowners with more complex borrowing needs, as its founders, Mitul and Geeta Patel, retire after more than 30 years in the market.  In the year to 31 March 2026, this included £94.7m in loans across 368 mortgage applications for around 250 clients, split 55% buy-to-let (BTL) and 45% residential.  Karis Capital said this was another step in its growth, broadening its mortgage advisory capability and reach among clients. This…

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