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Bengaluru: Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) faces the prospect of being hit with more compensation claims after a few Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) allottees successfully fought their case before the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) and got favourable orders.As of April, site owners have filed 38 complaints against BDA, and the real estate regulator has disposed of around 30. The majority were related to claims of compensation for the delay on BDA’s part in providing basic amenities, including road, water, drainage, and electricity connections.The vast housing project, located between Mysuru Road and Magadi Road in Yeshwantpur assembly constituency, has about 29,000…

International mining companies are likely to keep investing in Mali, one of Africa’s most resource-rich countries, even though attacks on Saturday that killed the defence minister have increased concerns about supply routes, industry executives and analysts said.Mali is one of Africa’s biggest producers of gold, which has hit record high levels on international markets. It also has significant lithium, uranium and copper deposits.But for decades it has battled insurgents and the resulting unrest has allowed the military to stage recurrent coups.On Saturday, after rival insurgent groups demonstrated unprecedented coordination, an alliance of al Qaeda-linked militants and separatist rebels killed Mali’s…

The Mortgage Works has announced further rate reductions across its buy-to-let (BTL) range, cutting pricing for both existing and new landlord customers from tomorrow, Wednesday 29th April. For existing customers switching deals, rates will fall by up to 0.20% across buy-to-let and Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) products. This includes a 2-year fixed rate at 3.59% with a 3% fee at up to 65% loan-to-value (LTV), reduced by 0.20%, alongside other reductions across 2- and 5-year fixed options. For new business, selected 2- and 5-year fixed rate products within the limited company buy-to-let range will be reduced by up to…

Denver, Colorado As real estate investors look for smarter, faster ways to grow their portfolios in today’s market, Jason Ruedy, known as The Home Loan Arranger, is bringing renewed attention to one of the most powerful financing tools available: Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans. With over three decades of experience in the mortgage industry, Ruedy is helping investors across Denver and beyond leverage DSCR loans to unlock equity, consolidate high-interest debt, and acquire additional income-producing properties without the traditional barriers of income documentation. “DSCR loans change the game,” says Ruedy. “Instead of qualifying based on personal income, these loans…

Gold is poised to benefit significantly from an increasingly fragmented world as nations continue to pivot into the metal and away from the U.S. dollar as their go-to reserve asset, according to Deutsche Bank. In a note published on Monday, the German investment bank said it sees a scenario where central banks, especially those in emerging economies, continue to increase their gold holdings as a financial safety net to protect themselves from Western sanctions. The bank highlights that these central banks have added over 225 million oz. to their reserves since the 2008 financial crisis, while their holdings of U.S.…

Many studies show that women tend to invest more conservatively than men. In times of wild market swings, their approach can pay off. Since the Feb. 28 start of the war with Iran, the major stock indexes have zigzagged, dropping before rebounding to reach all-time highs last week. Amid such volatility, women are more likely to adopt a long-term, buy-and-hold investing strategy compared to their male counterparts, research shows. When it comes to investing, women are generally thought of as more risk-averse than men, said Mary Ellen Iskenderian, president and CEO of Women’s World Banking. However, they are often “risk-appropriate,” she said.”Ideas like…

Shares in some of the UK’s biggest buy-to-let lenders such as Paragon and One Savings Bank have fallen after it emerged that the chancellor may make private landlords commit to a one-year rent freeze.In an effort to protect households from rising living costs as a result of the Iran war, Rachel Reeves is considering whether to ban landlords in England from increasing rents for a limited period of time, the Guardian revealed on Monday night.Shares in buy-to-let lenders fell when the London Stock Exchange opened on Tuesday.Stock in OSB Group, one of the UK’s biggest buy-to-let mortgage providers, was down…

Walmart and other large merchants would face considerable work to create card surcharge and discount programs under the terms of a proposed card-fee legal settlement, they told a federal judge Monday. U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan called the hearing for merchants who oppose the settlement to elucidate their problems with the proposed settlement. Meanwhile, supporters of the pact — Visa, Mastercard and the plaintiffs’ counsel — on Monday explained to Cogan why he should approve the pact and responded to the objectors’ arguments about why it falls short. The interchange fee settlement – covering about 12 million U.S. merchants –…

Image via Tripadvisor. McGlinchey’s Bar, which closed during the summer of 2025, will likely soon be under the ownership of Alterra Property Group. McGlinchey’s Bar in Center City, which closed last summer after a decades-long run, could soon be under new ownership in Philadelphia real estate developer Alterra Property Group, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The three-story property was listed for sale for $2.45 million back in January 2026. There is currently a liquor license posted on its front door, which lists “The Great American Bar Scene LLC” as the ownership transfer’s applicant, which is associated with Alterra Property Group.…

AICPA and CIMA have launched a global AI Accelerator Skills Program for accounting and finance professionals. The training is aimed at chief financial officers, finance leaders, and accounting staff at different levels, as organisations work to close skills gaps associated with the broader adoption of artificial intelligence across finance functions. The course is designed to help teams apply AI with stronger oversight, leadership and internal governance. It is built on the view that successful transformation depends as much on workforce skills and management decisions as on the technology itself. The launch comes as finance departments face pressure to move beyond…