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Foundation has launched a series of limited edition buy-to-let mortgage products across its F1, HMO and holiday let ranges. With swap rates easing slightly in recent days, Foundation has introduced additional options to support landlords across a range of scenarios. Within its F1 range – designed for landlord borrowers with an almost clean credit history – Foundation has launched limited edition two and five-year fixed rates at 5.59% and 5.99% respectively, both with a flat fee of £3,995. For more specialist property types, a new five-year fix has been introduced within Foundation’s F2 standard HMO range. This product…

ICL Fincorp is proud to announce the launch of its latest public issue of Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), opening on 10th April 2026. With an effective yield of up to 12.25%, this offering presents an attractive, secured investment opportunity for those who require flexible tenures.Following the remarkable response to our previous NCD issues, we are truly honoured by the trust and confidence our valued investors have placed in us. This continued support inspires us to deliver even more robust financial solutions tailored to our customers’ evolving needs.The NCD issue will remain open until 24th April 2026 and is rated…

There is a substantial difference between investing at the start and end of the year. Investing a full ISA allowance at the start of the tax year rather than waiting until the deadline could leave investors some £44,000 better off, research from Vanguard has shown. Putting cash into a stocks and shares ISA on 6 April, with additional full ISA allowances on the first day of every subsequent tax year, would net a saver £393,102 after 10 years, assuming an annual return of 5.5% – the long-run average gains from equities. Waiting until 5 April the following year and investing…

Tyna Adediran has been appointed chair of the Kreston Global advisory services group, succeeding Ricardo Gameroff after his two-year tenure in the role. Adediran has more than 15 years of experience in management consulting and corporate advisory. She is the head of management consulting at Kreston Pedabo in Nigeria. Gameroff will remain on the leadership team. He will continue to lead the corporate fraud and forensics advisory services for the global network. In her new role, Adediran will oversee advisory heads in sectors including corporate finance, cybersecurity, and restructuring. She will focus on service visibility and innovation. Story Stream More…

Ever heard of the American Express Platinum Card®? If so, you probably know that it’s one of the most valuable travel cards out there — but the truth is, it’s not right for everyone.That’s because the card comes with an $895 annual fee (see rates and fees), more or less the highest you’ll find. It’s got more than enough benefits to cover that — plus a super valuable welcome offer — but there are some things to consider before you hit that apply button.Here’s what to know before you think about getting the Platinum Card®. 1. It’s got a great…

Foundation has launched a series of limited edition buy-to-let (BTL) products across its F1, HMO and holiday let ranges, following a recent easing in swap rates. The intermediary-only specialist lender said the products were designed to provide brokers with additional competitive options across a range of landlord scenarios. Within its F1 range, which is aimed at landlord borrowers with an almost clean credit history, Foundation has introduced limited edition 2- and 5-year fixed-rate products, priced at 5.59% and 5.99% respectively. Both products come with a flat fee of £3,995. For more specialist property types, the lender has launched a limited…

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›The behind-the-scenes mechanics of a public stock offering reveal the institutional machinery powering modern finance.NYC TodayA company has announced the pricing of a public offering of its common stock, making shares available for purchase by public investors. The offering will provide additional capital for the company’s operations and growth initiatives. Why it matters Public stock offerings are a common way for companies to raise funds from investors to finance their business activities and expansion plans. The pricing and terms of these offerings can impact the company’s valuation and the returns for both new…

As New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s tax-the-rich plans spark backlash among New York’s wealthy, at least one cohort of millionaires is fully supportive of his policies.The members of the “Patriotic Millionaires” group — who include a Disney heiress, an owner of Manhattan’s Flatiron Building and a former BlackRock Inc. managing director — argue that rich residents can afford paying more into city coffers. To them, it’s a small price to pay to preserve New York’s long-term vitality. Abigail Disney Photographer: JP Yim/Getty Images “I’ve gotten tax cut after tax cut after tax cut. And I never needed any of…

①The total balance of personal consumer loans at the six major state-owned banks is approximately RMB 3.33 trillion, representing a net increase of about RMB 556 billion compared to the previous year. Excluding Postal Savings Bank, the growth rate of consumer loans at the five major state-owned banks exceeded 16% last year compared to the previous year. ②Several insiders from state-owned large banks and city commercial banks told reporters that they will closely monitor national policies and make disbursements accordingly. However, regarding the overall growth rate of consumer loans this year, they are “not very optimistic.”According to a report by…

By Richard Searles, Special to the Journal BATON ROUGE — A nearly two-decade-old Louisiana law designed to protect private property rights is now at the center of a widening legislative and legal battle over carbon capture and sequestration projects across the state — a conflict that has split Republicans, drawn rural landowners into court, and produced two consecutive years of contentious legislative activity. Background: A Post-Kelo Property Rights Law At issue is Louisiana Act 851 of the 2006 Regular Session, which significantly narrowed the state’s authority to take private property through eminent domain. The law was passed in the wake…