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Welcome to this week’s edition of 401(k) Real Talk, where Fred Barstein, contributing editor for Wealth Management’s RPA channel, reviews all of last week’s industry news and selects the five most important/interesting stories.Worth Reading:Related:401(k) Real Talk Episode 188: April 15, 2026Read the full raw transcript below:Greetings & a warm welcome to this week’s edition of 401k Real Talk. This is Fred Barstein contributing editor at WealthManagement’s RPA omnichannel and CEO at TRAU, TPSU & 401kTV – I review all of this week’s stories and select the most important and interesting ones providing open honest and candid discussion you will not…

The Supreme Court held that ‘equitable mortgages’ are very much recognized in India under the nomenclature of ‘charge’ in terms of Section 100 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA),The Court said that they will be enforceable as far as possible in terms of the procedure and provisions application to a simple mortgage except those without notice of such charge.The Court held thus in a Civil Appeal preferred against the Judgment of the Bombay High Court by which a Writ Petition challenging the Order of the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT) was rejected. The two-Judge Bench comprising Justice J.B.…

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MARKET MOVEMENTS: –Brent crude oil is up 2.9% at $101.36 a barrel. –European benchmark gas is up 4.2% to 43.70 euros a megawatt-hour. –Copper futures rise 2% to $13,424.50 a metric ton. –Gold futures are up 0.6% to $4,750.10 a troy ounce. TOP STORY: Secretive Shipments of Iranian Oil to China Are Under Threat by U.S. Iran, China and an array of middlemen have evaded U.S. sanctions for years by shipping oil on aging tankers with opaque records and transferring cargoes between ships at sea, all to avoid scrutiny and legal liability. U.S. forces boarded one such sanctioned tanker that…

Santander will cut rates across its higher loan-to-value (LTV) first-time buyer (FTB) and home mover products from 24th April.  Rates on FTB, home mover and remortgage fixed rates will reduce by up to 0.25%. The 98% LTV My First Mortgage product will drop by 0.25% to 5.60%.  Santander will also launch new products for FTBs, including a 95% loan-to-value (LTV) 3-year fixed at 5.55% with no fee and £250 cashback, an 85% LTV 2-year fixed at 4.80% with a £999 fee and £250 cashback, and an 85% LTV 5-year fixed at 4.98% with no fee and £250 cashback. The new…

Mortgage borrowers are cautious about their next steps due to geopolitical, cost-of-living and affordability issues, brokers say. The Family Building Society’s six-monthly Intermediary Business Outlook Survey found that most brokers (51%) said they had seen a rise in remortgage applications, but the same percentage had experienced a drop in applications for home moves. Alistair Nimmo, director of marketing at Family Building Society, said: “It is clear the longer geopolitical tensions persist, the more likely homeowners are going to put on hold any plans to move on, while first-time buyers are as reliant on family support as in the past.”…

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SEDA EXPERTS SEDA Experts LLC, a leading expert witness firm providing world-class financial expert witness services, announced today that William Hunter joined the firm as Managing Director. New York, NY, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SEDA Experts LLC, a leading expert witness firm providing world-class financial expert witness services, announced today that William Hunter joined the firm as Managing Director. “We are delighted that William is bringing his extensive experience in corporate valuation and M&A to SEDA Experts,” said Peter Selman, Managing Partner of SEDA Experts. William Hunter is a highly experienced M&A banker who has over 25 years…

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Many are wondering what happened to Maryland’s Real Property Search website.It’s been down since April 14.According Maryland’s Department of Information Technology, there was suspicious activity detected on the website’s servers.As result, the department took the site offline to investigate.At this point, it’s believed whoever did this only got access to information that’s already public.”TheDoIT does not anticipate a broader cybersecurity risk to the state at this time,” the department said in a press release. It’s unclear when the database will be back online.Anyone needing information normally found on the site can contact their local Real Property Assessment…

Pineapple Nest has launched a free property marketplace for Scotland, letting homeowners sell without estate agents or fees.  Solo founder John Williamson set up the platform to help sellers list properties for free and connect with buyers directly.  Buyers post their requirements, including budget, location, bedrooms, and timeframe, so sellers can approach them before homes go on Rightmove or OnTheMarket. Williamson said: “Pineapple Nest was created to simplify the property journey for both professionals and clients.  “Our goal is to bring greater transparency, efficiency, and accessibility to the UK property market through a modern, user-friendly platform. “Estate agents in Scotland…