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The boss of build-to-rent giant Grainger says having fewer small landlords will create a more professional PRS where renters find it easier to secure a home.Chief executive Helen Gordon believes as landlords have quit, and most rental properties go back into the ‘for sale’ market, there is also a “burgeoning professional private rented sector”.  Speaking on the Radio 4 Today programme, she said: “What’s exciting about this is that it’s actually encouraging global capital into the UK – pension funds from Australia, Canada and Singapore are investing in long term rental property and for the same reasons that small landlords…

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End-of-day quote New Zealand S.E. 2026-05-01 5-day change 1st Jan Change 8.900 NZD +2.65% -2.52% -17.44% Published on 05/03/2026 at 04:36 pm EDT Reuters This article is reserved for members Unlock the article: REGISTER NOW! © Reuters – 2026 DurationAuto.2 months3 months6 months9 months1 year2 years5 years10 yearsMax.PeriodDayWeek The a2 Milk Company Limited is a New Zealand-based company engaged in the sale of branded products in targeted markets made with milk naturally containing the A2-type protein. The Company operates through four segments: Australia and New Zealand, China and Other Asia, USA and Mataura Valley Milk. The Australia and New Zealand…

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SINGAPORE – Young investors in Singapore are turning their attention to the local market as they look for stability amid global market uncertainty.The heightened interest is part of a broader homeward shift that brokerages are observing among their investor base.Mr Joshua Chim, general manager of investment platform FSM Global Singapore, said Singapore investors are refocusing their attention on local stocks amid rising geopolitical uncertainty in the United States, a falling US dollar, and the strong performance of Singapore equities in 2025.He added that tensions in the Middle East have underscored Singapore and the Singdollar’s appeal as safe-haven assets. Mr Hubert…

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Aberdeen Investments has appointed Marianne Zangerl as global head of multi-asset and alternative investment solutions, succeeding Darren Wolf. Zangerl has been with the Aberdeen investment team for more than a decade, previously serving as deputy global head of fixed income, head of ESG fixed income, and a private credit investment director. Before joining Aberdeen, she served as a senior analyst and manager at corporate bank ANZ. Zangerl will report to Peter Branner, chief investment officer in her new role. She will be supported by the broader multi-asset and alternatives team, including portfolio managers Nalaka De Silva, Katie Trowsdale, Christopher Carlton and Max Macmillan.…

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Find out how much you could earn with today’s money market account rates. The Federal Reserve cut its target rate three times in 2025 and has left rates alone so far in 2026. So deposit rates — including money market account (MMA) rates — have been steadily declining. It’s more important than ever to compare MMA rates and ensure you earn as much as possible on your balance. This embedded content is not available in your region. Overview of money market account rates today The national average money market account rate stands at 0.57%, according to the FDIC. Even so,…

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The Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 has officially come to an end, with Europe claiming 16 of the 20 medals on offer on the final day, including three of the five golds. Once again, the continent underlined its strength on the world stage. Final of the -90 kg: Theodoros Tselidis (GRE) vs Mansur Lorsanov (RUS). © Tamara Kulumbegashvili The first medals of the day were decided in the men’s -90 kg category, where Adam Kopecký (CZE) and Mihail Latisev (MDA) secured bronze. In the final, Theodoros Tselidis (GRE) faced Mansur Lorsanov (RUS), a three-time Grand Slam winner aiming for his fourth…

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Stockport-based accountancy firm HURST has appointed Ben Bradley as head of corporate finance, succeeding Nigel Barratt. Ben joined the firm as a graduate trainee in 2011 and became a partner in 2023. He brings experience advising on a wide range of transactions, including company sales, acquisitions and private equity investments. In his new role, he will lead the corporate finance team, working with owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurs across the UK. Ben said: “Having joined HURST as a graduate, it’s incredibly rewarding to now lead the corporate finance team. “We have built a strong team and reputation over the years, and I’m…

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The 30-year fixed rate started April at about 6.30%, coming down from a 2026 high of 6.47% set in late March. During the month of April, the 30-year peaked at 6.30% on April 2, hit a low of 6.02% on April 18, and has since worked its way back up, currently sitting at 6.20% this weekend. The Zillow lender marketplace is reporting an average 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 6.20%, a 20-year rate of 6.01%, and a 15-year rate of 5.66%. READ MORE: 5 lenders dip below 6% APR: Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the best rates Today’s mortgage rates…

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