Financial services
As the UK economy prepares for the budget, a critical question must be asked: which sector can mobilize capital at scale to drive growth? Financial services, a crucial contributor to the UK economy, must be supported rather than taxed, to ensure continued economic growth and competitiveness. The sector's
Financial services
The Indian government has sought to clarify the investment decisions of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) following allegations of favoritism towards the Adani Group. Officials from the department of financial services (DFS) and think tank Niti Aayog emphasized that LIC's investment decisions are governed by board-approved policies and are
Deregulation
Jay Smith, a portfolio manager and investment adviser at CIBC Wood Gundy, predicts that stock markets will continue to rise due to interest rate cuts, government deregulation, and favorable tariff negotiations. He believes that US President Donald Trump's recent trade agreements with Europe, the UK, and Japan will
Financial services
As confirmation that US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in South Korea next week eased trade frictions, Asian markets rallied on Friday. The SET index in Thailand rebounded 3.1% to 1,313.91, driven by net buying
Financial services
Contemporary banks face a critical challenge: retaining customers in an era where switching institutions has become a seamless and effortless experience. The traditional barriers that once kept customers loyal to their banks have largely dissolved, and customers now have unprecedented access to competitors' offerings. Priscilla Nwachukwu, a financial services
Financial services
eXp Realty, the world's largest independent real estate brokerage, celebrated a record-breaking event with over 4,500 attendees gathering for its annual conference, eXpcon Miami. The three-day event showcased eXp's commitment to agent-led education and cutting-edge technology, featuring hundreds of eXp agent speakers and several major
Financial services
Nasria, the Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association, has announced a robust financial performance for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, culminating in a N$16 million dividend payment to the government. The insurer's consistent clean audits and unqualified opinions are a testament to its sound financial management and operational
Financial services
Bread Financial, a leading tech-forward financial services company, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, representing a 10% increase from the previous quarter's dividend of $0.21 per share. The dividend is payable to stockholders of record at the close of business on November
Financial services
Sunteck Realty is poised for sustained double-digit earnings growth through FY26, driven by steady pre-sales, premium project launches, and low leverage, according to Jefferies, which has reaffirmed its Buy rating on the company. The brokerage has a target price of Rs 575, implying a 34% upside from the latest close.
Financial services
The Real Brokerage Inc. recently released its September 2025 Agent Survey, which reveals a notable shift in sentiment among real estate agents. Despite a late-summer slowdown, both agent optimism and transaction activity improved, a trend that is expected to continue with the launch of Real Wallet Capital. Agents value seamless
Financial services
Prosperity Bancshares, a $38.417 billion regional financial holding company based in Houston, Texas, has declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.60 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025. The dividend represents an increase of $0.02 per share, or 3.45%, from the prior quarter. As
Financial services
Timbercreek Financial, a leading non-bank commercial real estate lender, has announced a monthly cash dividend of $0.0575 per common share to be paid on November 14, 2025, to holders of record on October 31, 2025. The company also introduced a Dividend Reinvestment Plan, allowing shareholders to purchase additional common
