Author: Jordan

Indices: – U.S. equity index futures are slightly higher following a strong rebound session that saw markets erase losses tied to the Iran conflict opting to remain optimistic of an eventual agreement as oil prices filled the weekend gap, with  (+1% to 6,886),  (+1.1% to 25,383),  (+0.6% to 48,218), and  (+1.5% to 2,670) all advancing, and where there was notable strength in software names (see Stocks below); Treasury yields edged lower across the curve as optimism around a potential resumption in U.S.-Iran negotiations helped temper earlier inflation and oil-driven concerns, and market pricing (CME’s FedWatch) removes minority rate hike likelihoods for this year with…

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*SUPER LOW KMS FOR THE YEAR hard to find in this condition**FULL SERVICE HISTORY well maintained and cared for**BALANCE OF FIVE YEAR MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY UNTIL JANUARY 2029 long-term peace of mind**V6 TURBO DIESEL ENGINE powerful, smooth and effortless performance**10 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION refined and efficient driving**4WD SYSTEM WITH TERRAIN MODES ready for any adventure**PLATINUM MODEL top of the range with premium features throughout**LEATHER ACCENTED INTERIOR luxury feel and comfort**HEATED & VENTILATED FRONT SEATS comfort in all conditions**LARGE TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY WITH APPLE CARPLAY & ANDROID AUTO seamless connectivity**360 DEGREE CAMERA full visibility when parking or off-road**ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL effortless long…

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A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size What an entertaining round of football; there were 24 goals in four games in Round 10, with 18 scored after the 41st minute.No team kept a clean sheet and six teams scored at least two goals.Fun facts: Newcastle Jets are the best attacking team in the competition so far this A-League season, with 20 goals and the worst defensive side, as they have conceded 22. Adelaide United haven’t drawn a game this season; they have had five wins and five losses. Western Sydney Wanderers…

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For purchases, two-year fixed rates will be increased by up to 70bps, five-year fixed rates by up to 65bps and 10-year fixed rates by 60bps. Shared Ownership fixed rates will be increased by up to 70bps. Two-year tracker rates at 65% and 75% LTV with a £999 fee will be increased by 10bps. For remortgages, two-year fixed rates will be increased by up to 65bps and five-year fixed rates by 60bps. The 75% LTV 10-year fixed-rate fee-saver will be increased by 55bps. For BTL, two-year fixed rates will be increased by 75bps and five-year fixed rates by 65bps. For product transfers, two-, three- and…

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Okoumé Capital S.A. announced that it has obtained approval from the Central African Financial Market Supervisory Commission (COSUMAF) as a Management Company for Private Equity Funds. According to a statement from the company, this authorization was granted under reference COSUMAF-SGO-01/2026 dated March 10, 2026. The company also specifies that its managing director, Fabrice Ulric Assoumou Essono, and its deputy managing director, Nadia Prisca Ngoyo Moussavou, have been approved as leaders of the structure. For Okoumé Capital, this regulatory decision marks a significant milestone in its development. The company sees it as recognition of the structuring work undertaken, a strengthening of…

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26North founder Josh Harris. G Fiume/Getty Images 26North has closed its debut private equity fund with nearly $5.9 billion of investor commitments, a success that defies the fundraising fatigue that has weighed most heavily on smaller buyout firms and emerging managers. The New York-based alternative investment firm, launched in 2022 by Apollo Global Management co-founder Josh Harris, surpassed its $4 billion target for 26N Private Equity Partners I by nearly 50%. It is the largest first-time US private equity fund yet raised, topping the $4.5 billion collected by Haveli Investments, started by Vista Equity Partners co-founder Brian Sheth, for its…

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Today, Mexico officially published amendments to the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property (FLPIP), introducing relevant changes that will directly impact patent filing and prosecution strategies. These amendments incorporate mechanisms commonly used in other jurisdictions and introduce new procedural tools aimed at increasing flexibility, legal certainty, and efficiency in the Mexican patent system. Set out below are the key changes specifically affecting patent practice. Restoration of priority rights Priority rights may now be restored within a two-month period following the expiration of the original deadline (12 months for patents and utility models, and 6 months for industrial designs).…

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The bank has updated its residential affordability calculator to reflect the revised approach. In buy-to-let, Barclays has introduced a “dynamic” stress rate. Rather than using a single fixed figure, the stress rate will be set as a margin above the customer’s selected product rate, with the intention of aligning the assessment more closely to the pricing of the loan while maintaining a focus on responsible lending. Barclays said the new BTL calculations could increase borrowing by as much as £20,000 in some scenarios, and has updated its buy-to-let affordability calculator accordingly. According to the high street lender, the latest measures…

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