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Apr 14th, 2026 7:15 AM EDT Fact Checked By Mark Fordham Sports betting sites and casinos in the UK are known for having very varied offerings. This applies both to the range of sports on offer, the free bets available and the payment methods accepted.As of April 2020, licensed UK betting sites have implemented strict regulations to include the prohibition of credit card use, to ensure responsible gambling and not allow people to spend money they don’t physically have.Despite there being no credit card gambling UK sites, there is a wide range of options available to UK punters, including debit…

CGIF’s innovative structuring for a Cambodian solar project bond marked a number of firsts for the country’s capital markets – and snagged two awards in the process. CEO Noriko Nasu talks to Environmental Finance Environmental Finance: Can you introduce the Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF) and explain the role it is playing in sustainable finance in the Asia-Pacific region? Noriko Nasu: CGIF is a multilateral trust fund of the Asian Development Bank, established by the members of ASEAN+3 (the ASEAN countries plus China, Japan and Korea) with paid-in capital of $1.16 billion. Its mandate is to develop and strengthen…

This is according to new data from Just Landlords which discovered there had been a 40% jump in HMO licence applications since 2018, with over 57,000 applications received in the last year alone.Edinburgh, Oxford and Bristol were named UK’s HMO hotspots, possessing the highest annual application ratesBut the analysis also threw the spotlight on areas such as Sandwell in the West Midlands and West Lancashire as rising investment regions. In these places application growth of nearly 1,000% was reported.The specialist landlord insurance provider, Just Landlords, used data obtained from Freedom of Information (FOI) requests from local councils across the UK…

South Africa’s mining industry recorded a surge in output in February as tight platinum group metal (PGM) markets and record gold prices fuel optimism in the sector.Mining production during the month was 9.7% higher than February last year, outperforming economists’ forecasts by more than two percentage points.The main driver was PGM output, which jumped by more than 50% year on year, according to Stats SA’s latest data published on Tuesday.Production in the PGM sector has been buoyed by a wave of optimism around platinum prices, which soared more than 130% in 2025 after years of subdued demand.Added to this are…

Mortgage rates have moved fractionally higher. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate is now 6.16%, up one basis point. The 15-year loan is also up one basis point to 5.65%. The trend for the bond market has been mostly sideways over the past week, so rates aren’t likely to move much without some new stimulus. Here are the current mortgage rates, according to our latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.16% 20-year fixed: 6.05% 15-year fixed: 5.65% 5/1 ARM: 6.46% 7/1 ARM: 6.37% 30-year VA: 5.56% 15-year VA: 5.25% 5/1 VA: 5.37% Remember that these are the national averages and…

International commodities trading operates at the intersection of multiple large-scale forces that shape how resources move, how prices are formed, and how systems adapt over time. Rather than existing in isolation, this form of trading reflects deeper macroeconomic patterns that influence both structure and direction. In this analysis, Stanislav Kondrashov examines how these broader trends interact with international commodities trading, revealing the mechanisms that guide its evolution. Stanislav Kondrashov is an entrepreneur and analyst focused on global trade systems, macroeconomic dynamics, and the structure of interconnected markets. To fully understand international commodities trading, it is necessary to look beyond individual transactions and…

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Since the start of 2026, several banks have announced changes to their rewards programs for several credit cards. HDFC Bank too has done that. The bank has announced some changes to its Regalia Gold Credit Card, one of the popular credit cards in the mid-income category. In this article, we will understand the changes to HDFC Bank Regalia Gold Credit Card and whether they are good or bad for the cardholders.HDFC Bank has announced some changes to its Regalia Gold Credit Card, one of the popular credit cards in the mid-income category.Spend-based airport lounge accessStarting 1 July 2026, a Regalia…

Key Takeaway Hedge funds last week executed one of the most dramatic shifts toward bullish positioning seen this year, piling into long stock bets on expectations of a ceasefire in the Iran conflict. According to Goldman Sachs client notes reviewed by Reuters, the majority of hedge fund stock trades were net long for the first time in eight weeks as systematic funds and discretionary managers alike unwound defensive positions and chased upside exposure. This positioning surge came just ahead of renewed volatility triggered by failed US-Iran peace talks and the subsequent announcement of a US Navy blockade on Iranian shipping…

Sumer, a mid-market accountancy practice in the UK and Ireland, has appointed two co‑heads to oversee its tax services across the UK. Lisa Wilson and Jason Fayers will assume the new roles from this month. Wilson is a partner and head of tax at Sumer company Cowgills, while Fayers serves as managing partner at the company’s regional hub Scrutton Bland. Wilson and Fayers are described by the group as “long‑standing leaders” within their respective practices, with experience in advising smaller and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) and leading tax teams. The appointments are aimed at broadening support for Sumer’s reported base of…