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The bank “courier” was supposed to collect a woman’s debit cards. Instead, an Uber driver pulled up, heard one question, and recognized the hand-off before it happened.The woman, who is in her 90s, lives in the Village of Oak Creek southeast of Sedona. Arizona’s Family reported that she received a call from someone pretending to be with Wells Fargo, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said the caller ID showed what looked like a legitimate Wells Fargo phone number. The caller told the woman that her debit cards and personal information had been hacked, then gave her an instruction…

Newcastle-based commercial property consultancy Knight Frank has strengthened its northern business rates team with the appointment of Paul Davinson and Ross Haywood as partners. Joining from JLL, Paul and Ross will play a key role in developing the firm’s rating services across its Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester offices. The pair bring extensive expertise in business rates and property consultancy, further enhancing Knight Frank’s specialist offering to clients across the North. Paul said: “This is a tremendous opportunity for me, as Knight Frank – already the best in town – look to expand their rates team. “Demand for specialist advice…

There was a 15% year-on-year decline in mortgage searches conducted on Twenty7tec, indicating caution among borrowers. The firm’s Mortgage Market Snapshot showed there were 1,590,911 searches on the platform in May, a 7% reduction on the month before.  Residential searches totalled 1,341,508, a 7% drop on April and a 16% decrease on the year before. Within this, purchase searches declined by 5% to 626,029, while first-time buyer searches contracted by 4% to 152,355.  The most severe decline was seen in remortgage activity, falling 9% month-on-month to 563,124. This was also 21% lower than a year ago.  Buy-to-let (BTL) remortgage searches also…

Prime Capital Financial announced the acquisition of Access Capital and the addition of financial advisor Sean Spencer, strengthening the firm’s presence in Kansas and expanding its services for business owners, families, and individuals seeking comprehensive wealth management and financial planning solutions. Based in Wichita, Spencer brings more than a decade of experience advising clients on complex financial matters, including business succession planning, estate and tax strategies, and charitable giving. After beginning his career in corporate finance, he transitioned into financial advisory services to help clients develop personalized financial plans aligned with their long-term goals. As part of the transaction, Spencer…

Indonesia just pulled off one of the most aggressive commodity policy moves in recent memory. Starting June 1, a new state-owned entity called PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI) will serve as the sole export intermediary for the country’s most valuable strategic commodities: coal, crude palm oil, and ferroalloys. For context, those three categories alone generated roughly $65 billion in export revenue last year. That makes this not just an Indonesian story, but a global one. What DSI actually does President Prabowo Subianto unveiled the policy on May 20, framing it as a crackdown on mispricing and under-invoicing, two practices that…

The deal will allow Roma Finance to offer mortgage terms of up to 40 years. Roma Finance has agreed a forward flow with J.P. Morgan to launch a range of long-term buy-to-let (BTL) and commercial mortgage products.  The deal will allow Roma Finance to offer mortgage terms of up to 40 years, with 2-, 5- and 7-year fixed rate options. The products aim to help customers move from acquisition and refurbishment through to long-term hold strategies. Scott Marshall (pictured), managing director at Roma Finance, said: “This is a landmark moment for Roma Finance, particularly in the current climate, and a…

Overview: South Korea offers affordable travel experiences for Indians when paired with smart credit card strategies. This guide reveals how to maximise rewards, reduce forex costs, and stretch your budget travel funds using strategic card usage and spending techniques. Why South Korea is Perfect for Budget Travel South Korea has become increasingly popular among Indian travellers, with tourism growing by 35% annually since 2023. The country offers excellent value for money compared to Western destinations. A typical budget trip costs between ₹4,000-₹7,000 daily, including accommodation, meals, transport, and attractions. Your credit card choices can significantly impact these costs. With the…

How has marketing played a role in Platinum’s uniqueness and growth? Platinum opened in 2010 with no social media presence for the first five years. That word-of-mouth foundation turned out to be the most valuable thing we could have laid down, because when the industry got crowded, we already had deep roots. Standing out requires real substance and commitment. We invest enormously in developing the next generation of educators, so what we deliver to clients is relevant, grounded in current research and not just a new trend. We’ve stayed entirely organic – no influencer partnerships. The retention from whom we…

Micron is currently unable to satisfy all of its customer demand. For some key clients, the company can fulfill only fifty to two-thirds of their medium-term needs. This supply-demand imbalance is particularly acute in NAND, where management sees demand significantly in excess of available supply for the foreseeable future. This is not a demand-creation story; it is a supply-fulfillment one. The engine for this demand is clear, with AI driving data center consumption to exceed half of the industry’s total addressable market. The primary path to upside, therefore, runs directly through revenue growth as Micron closes this supply gap. That’s…

The UK buy-to-let market is “undergoing one of its biggest structural changes in decades”, according to Joseph Lane, mortgage broker and property investor at Mortgage Lane.Lane suggested that landlords have entered a “permanent reset” in how they purchase, finance, and build property portfolios.Specifically, he referenced research from Paragon Bank which indicated that 43 per cent of all mortgaged BTL purchases completed in Britain during 2025 were made through limited companies, a rise on the 35 per cent in 2024 and the sub-8 per cent in 2018.While the statistics may initially appear to reflect growing interest in tax efficiency, Lane said…