Author: Jordan

Avis Budget Group short interest was 46.19% of the float on April 15th, according to new data we received from Benzinga. Short interest totaled 7,770,050 shares, which was a decrease of -13.92% from March 31st.It is estimated that it would take 1.71 days for short sellers to buy back their shares, with current trading volumes. EARLY ACCESS Receive CAR Data Alerts Real-time alerts on filings, insider trades, and market signals — before everyone else. Get Alerts → Avis Budget Group Hedge Fund ActivityWe have seen 127 institutional investors add shares of Avis Budget Group stock to their portfolio, and 147…

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BBVA has acted as Joint Sustainability Coordinator in the structuring of Australia’s first ‘blue loan’, aligned with the recognised Blue Finance Guidelines Version 2.0 from the World Bank subsidiary, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), linked to the refinancing of the Mundaring Water Treatment Plant (MWTP) in Western Australia for $170.5 million. Widely considered an extension of the more commonly known green loan, blue finance is an emerging area of climate finance that aims to safeguard access to clean water, protect underwater environments, and invest in a sustainable water economy. The plant, located around 30 kilometres east of…

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British finance app Revolut has announced it will wind down its commodities product in an unspecified number of European countries, providing affected customers a two-month period to sell their existing holdings. Revolut is a leading digital finance platform, enabling users to hold investments in precious metals like gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. A spokesperson for the London-based company confirmed the decision, stating, “We have made the decision to wind down our Commodities service in some European markets. This change relates only to a small group of our customers.” The company declined to provide a specific reason for the move or…

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While many rewards programs attract high-spending travelers with promises of access and premium status, Bilt came onto the scene in 2021 with a more basic appeal: earning rewards for paying rent.Millions signed on, and now the company is ushering homeowners into its club. Starting Feb. 7, mortgage holders can earn points on their monthly payments. Bilt is also introducing three credit cards and has recently added a rewards currency.It is the most complicated rewards system we’ve ever seen.Our personal finance editor has the older Bilt card, and he and Ron are Bilt members. Even so, it took the three of…

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A property investor with large HMO developments says it has never been a harder time to be a landlord in the UK, as rising regulation, tax and costs squeeze the sector. Henry Davis, who moved from County Sligo to London in 1988, became an accidental landlord after a neighbour offered him a house in the early 1990s, a deal that set him on a path into property development. From that single purchase, he has built up a substantial portfolio and says property has been his main source of income since the early 2000s. Speaking to The i Paper about how…

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India’s real estate sector has entered 2026 on a stable footing, supported by resilient demand, strong supply expansion, and sustained institutional interest. The latest Real Estate Tracker – April 2026 highlights key trends that investors should factor into their allocation strategies over the near to medium term. Office market fundamentals remain intact, with total leasing reaching 29.9 million sq ft in Q1 2026, marking a 6% year-on-year increase. A critical driver continues to be Global Capability Centres (GCCs), which now account for 48% of total leasing activity, up from 44% last year. This structural shift underscores India’s growing role as…

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By Puja Sharma March 16, 2026 AI Cross Border Payments Digital Banking The Monday Roundup sets the scene for the week’s biggest news stories, industry deals, and upcoming events. For Prime subscribers only. Moving beyond conventional internet banking BankDhofar has launched Neo Corporate Internet Banking (Neo CIB), a next-generation digital banking platform that significantly expands the range of services available to corporate, SME, institutional, and government customers. The new platform represents a major milestone in the bank’s digital transformation journey, offering a unified, intelligent, and highly automated banking experience designed to meet the evolving needs of modern businesses. Neo CIB has…

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Gatehouse Bank has reduced rental rates on its 2-year fixed buy-to-let products for UK expats and international residents. The lender has cut rates by 0.29% across its overseas buy-to-let range, including products for houses in multiple occupation and multi-unit freehold blocks. The changes also apply to its green home finance range, with applications accepted from both individual borrowers and UK-registered special purpose vehicle limited companies. Following the repricing, rental rates now start from 4.91% for UK expats and 4.92% for international residents. GREEN RANGE BENEFITS The bank said customers purchasing or refinancing properties with an EPC rating of A or B…

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