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The news from Rightmove that the cost of renting in the UK is now cheaper than the average monthly mortgage payment for the first time since June 2025 will be a worry for potential movers and first-time buyers, says Propertymark.Rightmove this week revealed that the current average advertised monthly rent across Great Britain is now £1,547. That compares to an average new monthly mortgage payment of £1,670 – a £123 saving for renters. It’s based on the average asking price for a home of £373,971, the average two-year fixed rate of 5.35% in April, and assumes a 20% deposit and…

Insider SpotlightRCBC integrates MySSS card access within DiskarTech appUsers can apply digitally and receive physical cardsPush strengthens financial inclusion and SSS integrationOffers up to 4 percent annual savings interest RCBC is widening access to government-linked financial services by enabling DiskarTech users to directly apply for the MySSS Mastercard Debit Card within the app, completing a full rollout across its digital banking base. Why it mattersThe move tightens the link between social protection and digital banking, giving Filipinos a single channel to receive Social Security System disbursements while building savings and transaction history.What changedExisting DiskarTech users can now upgrade accounts and…

Four in five (81%) UK homeowners said buying their second home was less straightforward than expected, according to a study by David Wilson Homes.  The main problems were legal delays, chain collapses and unexpected costs.  The research found that 83% thought advice and support schemes were still aimed at first-time buyers (FTBs) rather than those moving up the ladder. 41% did not expect costs from chain delays or Stamp Duty, 37% overlooked estate agent fees from selling, 32% missed legal and conveyancing costs and 31% did not budget for removal and moving costs. Steve Mariner, sales and marketing director at…

Commodities: Oil Spikes With No U.S.-Iran Resolution In Sight Seeking Alpha Source link

For much of its history, real estate has been an instinct-driven asset class. Investment decisions were shaped by location narratives, broker recommendations, and anecdotal signals often passed through informal networks rather than structured data. Phrases like ‘upcoming area’ or ‘high potential locality’ carried weight, even when backed by limited empirical evidence.A new generation of investors is approaching real estate with expectations shaped by financial markets. They are seeking clarity on yields, occupancy trends, price movements, and risk indicators before committing capital. (Photo for representational purposes only) (Pixabay)Unlike equities or bonds, where price discovery is continuous and performance metrics are widely…

MetaComp Group validates tokenised gold across three use cases — cross-border payments, long-term value preservation, and gold-collateralised working capital — following a live proof-of-concept that successfully executed a US$10,000 equivalent cross-border transfer from USD in a Singapore bank account to EUR in a European bank account via XAUT, and a proof-of-concept test of US$300,000 XAUT collateralised lending. The commercial launch encompasses 24/7 OTC trading through MetaComp Pte. Ltd. and USD/USDT/USDC lending against XAUT collateral through MetaComp Cayman Limited, available immediately to accredited and institutional clients. This milestone comes as gold trades near historic highs, amid sustained macroeconomic uncertainty and accelerating…

From early May, England’s private rented sector will look very different. The biggest shift is straightforward: landlords will no longer be able to end a tenancy simply because they choose to. But the changes go further, reshaping how possession is planned, how rent is increased, and what paperwork is needed, with agents and property managers facing greater compliance risk if processes fall short. Possession: the end of Section 21 and a new “grounds-based” reality Quite simply the biggest change, from 1st May 2026, landlords can no longer serve a Section 21 notice to evict a tenant. The Ministry of Housing,…

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Federal Trade Commission warned about a scam tricking people into lowering their credit card interest rates.Scammers are hoping consumers will pay them for shortcuts that don’t exist.If you get an unexpected call from a company that offers to help you lower your credit card interest rates, tell them no, the FTC said.Here’s how the scam works:Scammers offer a fee to help lower interest rates.Scammers use personal financial information to make you believe them.They rush you by saying lower rates are available for a limited time.Keep in mind that it is illegal for any company…

Finance Secretary’s COPE no-show could trigger legal action, Free Lawyers Organization warns Ada Derana Source link

Morgan Stanley said market volatility is challenging traditional portfolio construction.Brian Holzer and Alison Nest addressed how alternative investments may complement a 60/40 approach. They emphasized the importance of access and manager selection.Highlights Morgan Stanley trades in a strong uptrend, holding above key moving average support with persistent bullish momentum signals.Short-term exhaustion is emerging as momentum indicators diverge, and the price sits at the bottom of its weekly range after a recent pullback.Consolidation between support at $181.20 and resistance at $189.60 is expected, with a breakout above $192.60 targeting yearly highs.Sustained bullish trend as price holds above key supportsMorgan Stanley ($186.86)…