In this Feb. 13, 2017 file photo, Mike Flynn arrives for a news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Flynn, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, who was fired from the White House last month, has registered as a foreign agent with the Justice Department for work that may have aided the Turkish government in exchange for $530,000.
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Assura PLC Announces Dividend of GBX 0.60
Assura PLC announced a dividend on Thursday, March 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 16th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.60 per share by the real estate investment trust on Wednesday, April 19th.
a Apprentices have been the key to our successa
A thriving financial services company which is set to achieve a A 1 million turnover this year claims its success is down to the dedication and hard work of its apprentices. Over the last two years Multicorp Rose, based at Copthall House , in Newcastle, has grown its workforce from three members of staff to a team of 17 and is well on track to hit its financial target this year.
Loan shark nabbed with Sassa cards, IDs
A money lender from Matolesville in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, has been arrested at an ABSA ATM in the Roodepoort CBD for being in possession of 46 Sassa cards, R12 748 in cash, and 49 ID books, the South African Social Security Agency said. “She is currently detained at Roodepoort police station and will appear at the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court for her bail hearing on Monday, 6 March 2017,” Sassa said in a statement.
After the death of my 92-year-old mom, what happens to the credit card balance she owes?
DEAR JEANNE AND LEONARD: My 92-year-old mother gets Social Security and a pension from the military, but she lives in an assisted-living facility, and these payments don’t cover all of her expenses. My brother and I chip in when we can, but still she’s able to pay only the minimum amount on her credit card bill every month.
Greece’s Latest Drama Imperils Banks’ Baby Steps Toward Recovery 2 hours ago
Since the last eruption of Greece’s long-running crisis in 2015, banks in Europe’s most troubled economy have shored up capital, staunched losses and set up a plan to reduce their mountains of bad debt. Now, fresh tensions over the country’s bailout are putting that progress at risk.
London Homeowners Are Desperately Slashing Prices
More London home sellers are having to cut the asking price of their homes, and they’re offering deeper discounts as political uncertainty and high values dampen demand. “Price cuts seen in prime central London in the immediate aftermath of Brexit are now filtering through to outer boroughs,” said Savills Plc residential research director Lucian Cook.
London Homeowners Are Desperately Slashing Prices
More London home sellers are having to cut the asking price of their homes, and they’re offering deeper discounts as political uncertainty and high values dampen demand. “Price cuts seen in prime central London in the immediate aftermath of Brexit are now filtering through to outer boroughs,” said Savills Plc residential research director Lucian Cook.
CPP calls for action over speech
The Cambodian People’s Party has demanded authorities take action against two more CNRP figures, including a lawmaker, over a speech in France that referred to the ruling party regime as a “beast” and “puppets of Vietnam”. Sending yet another chill down the spines of government opponents and critics, the letter by the CPP singled out French-based activist Ly Poeung and lawmaker for Prey Veng province Tout Khoeut.
TUC makes budget proposals
The Trades Union Congress has welcomed the NPP government’s honouring an agreement on the 12.5% increase in salaries for public sector workers on the Single Spine Salary Structure for 2017. This was captured in the TUC’s proposals for the 2017 Budget statement and economic policy released this week.
Why your pension depends on natural resources
The average Canadian might not know it, but 42 per cent of Canada Pension Plan holdings are natural resource companies. If you want to get a snapshot of Canadian prosperity, an easy method is to take a look at the holdings of the Canada Pension Plan.
Six Japan food, nutrition, health and consumer trends set to shape 2017
We pinpoint six of the must-know food, nutrition and consumer trends taking shape in Japan, from superfoods to sports nutrition, ahead of one of the country’s biggest trade shows, FoodEx Japan, which takes place next month. The show will see exhibitors from across the globe descend on Chiba, greater Tokyo, as they seek to boost their business efforts in this potentially lucrative market.
8 Rising Stocks That Are Still Undervalued
According to the GuruFocus All-in-One Screener , several gurus are focusing on stocks whose Peter Lynch fair values are far above the current price. The following stocks are trading with wide margins of safety and have positive performances over the past 12 months.
Borrowers give up floating mortgages
“Given that at the time interest rate increases were on the horizon, being new buyers we wanted to get settled in before exploring other options.” It seems others have the same idea.
Five stories in the news today, Feb. 7
New Brunswick Finance Minister Cathy Rogers will present the provincial budget today, and it is expected to include targeted spending increases. A government source says this includes a 5.4 per cent hike in grants to community colleges, funding for “research and strategic initiatives” and $2.4 million more for pre-school autism intervention programs.
Five stories in the news today, Feb. 7
New Brunswick Finance Minister Cathy Rogers will present the provincial budget today, and it is expected to include targeted spending increases. A government source says this includes a 5.4 per cent hike in grants to community colleges, funding for “research and strategic initiatives” and $2.4 million more for pre-school autism intervention programs.
A man looks over a brochure offering retirement savings options.
A decision by an Ontario public pension manager to study the potential consequences of climate change is the latest sign that pension plans are increasingly becoming concerned about how it can hurt the bottom line. OPTrust released a report last week that reviewed how four climate scenarios, factoring in policy changes and disasters including hurricanes and wildfires, would affect its $18 billion portfolio.
Spark partners with UnisonFibre for home and small business fibre installations
Spark will use UnisonFibre to connect new customers to Spark fibre broadband, in areas covered by the UnisonFibre network. UnisonFibre has an extensive fibre network, with more than 700kms of cabling reaching nearly 13,000 homes and businesses across the Hawke’s Bay region and Taupo and Rotorua and offers fibre network capabilities equivalent to those available via the Ultra-Fast Broadband network in other parts of New Zealand.
Theme parks suffer losses after tragedy
THE market finished at 5765.60, up 55.91 points from the previous week’s close of 5709.69. The All Ordinaries finished up 39.60 points or 0.69 per cent.
UPDATE 1-Canada trade minister: Can resolve Bombardier funding without WTO
Jan 27 Canada’s newly appointed Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said on Friday he has told Brazil he is open to resolving a feud over funding for jet maker Bombardier without turning to the World Trade Organization. Champagne told reporters he had discussed Bombardier with his Brazilian counterpart over dinner at the recent World Economic Forum in Davos.
Strong evidence of problematic conditions persists in real estate market: CMHC
Canada’s federal housing agency says strong evidence of problematic conditions continues to exist in the national housing market. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says the most prevalent issues it has observed in the 15 markets it monitors are overbuilding and overvaluation, which occurs when house prices outpace economic fundamentals such as income and population growth.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Jumps as Traders Eye Earnings Reports and Trump Executive Orders
The Dow Jones Industrial Average today was ticking up as traders eye another busy round of earnings reports and more executive actions by President Donald Trump. World stocks hit a 19-month high overnight thanks to strong European earnings reports, improved Japanese trade data, and expectations that Trump will unleash a wave of economic stimulus to pay for a large infrastructure project.
M Thai Group plans B5bn plot
Mr Veraphong says the firm has been studying the feasibility of developing the area adjacent to Suvarnabhumi airport since 2012. After keeping a low profile for more than two decades, M Thai Group, a private Thai property developer, plans to invest 5 billion baht in residential projects on a 220-rai plot near Suvarnabhumi airport.
Uber: 50,000 Upstate residents signed up to drive for us; 10,000 in Syracuse
Tens of thousands of Upstate New York residents have told the ride-booking app Uber that they are interested in becoming paid drivers if the app becomes legal here, the company said Wednesday. More than 50,000 would-be drivers in the state outside New York City went through the initial steps on Uber’s website.
South Africa Scrambles as $10.3 Billion in Welfare Threatened
South Africa’s government, set to miss a deadline to appoint a new distributor of welfare grants worth about $10.3 billion a year to more than 17 million people, asked aspirant bidders to an information session as the end of a contract with Net 1 UEPS Technologies Inc. looms. The South African Social Security Agency, which oversees the monthly payment system, took the first step toward appointing a new distributor at the session in Pretoria on Jan. 13. It’s likely to take several more months to choose a winner, which will then have to put the necessary payment systems in place.
Homebuyers program could be boon for Chilliwack: MLA
As applicants begin to roll in to BC Housing from those looking to take advantage of the new first-time homebuyers program, one local MLA said the program could have a particular benefit to Chilliwack residents. That’s because it only applies to homes under $750,000, a high price locally but at the low end in places such as Metro Vancouver.
BRIEF-Toshiba says considering spinning off memory business but nothing concrete decided
* Theratechnologies-Abstract submitted by its partner, Taimed Biologics, for 24-week study of Ibalizumab phase III study has been selected for late breaker presentation Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: NEW YORK, Jan 17 Dozens of protesters gathered outside of Goldman Sachs Group Inc headquarters on Tuesday to rally against President-elect Donald Trump’s picking several former executives of the Wall Street bank for top jobs in his administration.
REFILE-BRIEF-Liberty Media says shareholders approved proposals relating to Formula 1 acquisition
* Theratechnologies-Abstract submitted by its partner, Taimed Biologics, for 24-week study of Ibalizumab phase III study has been selected for late breaker presentation Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: NEW YORK, Jan 17 Dozens of protesters gathered outside of Goldman Sachs Group Inc headquarters on Tuesday to rally against President-elect Donald Trump’s picking several former executives of the Wall Street bank for top jobs in his administration.
Building boom expected to ebb
New home construction in Kelowna surged an astounding 72 per cent in 2016, but it’s expected to fall back this year. “The pent-up demand has been satisfied to some extent, so 2017’s forecast definitely calls for a moderation from 2016,” said Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation market analyst Taylor Pardy.
Alibaba founder Jack Ma meets Donald Trump to help American small business3 min ago
Jack Ma, founder and chairman of China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba, on Monday met with US President-elect Donald Trump and discussed plans to help US small businesses sell products to China through the company’s platform. “I think the president-elect is very smart, he is very open-minded to listen.
‘Buyers will find it tough to find something’ – Property expert on…
‘Buyers will find it tough to find something’ – Property expert on the 10pc house price jump forecast in next 18 months ‘Buyers will find it tough to find something’ – Property expert on the 10pc house price jump forecast in next 18 months ‘Buyers will find it tough to find something’ – Property expert on the 10pc house price jump forecast in next 18 months Economist at Trinity College, Ronan Lyons, predicts that house prices will continue to rise between 5pc and 10pc over the next 18 months.
Turkey to raise minimum wage by 8 percent to 1,400 liras
Turkey will raise the monthly minimum wage by 8 percent to 1,404 Turkish liras , Labor Minister Mehmet Muezzinoglu said at a press conference on Dec. 29 in Ankara, a level that trade unions did not welcome. “The minimum wage in Turkey is increasing from 1,300 Turkish liras per month to 1,404 liras per month, as of 2017, after we reached an agreement with stakeholders,” he said.
Economy in doubt, Brits save
Britons are holding on to their cash in a sign that they may be hunkering down in the face of economic uncertainties, according to the British Bankers Association. Personal deposits grew an annual 4.8 percent in November, data compiled by the association show.
Economy in doubt, Brits save
Britons are holding on to their cash in a sign that they may be hunkering down in the face of economic uncertainties, according to the British Bankers Association. Personal deposits grew an annual 4.8 percent in November, data compiled by the association show.
Asia stocks mixed in muted session, dollar recovers some losses
Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday, in thin trade and with little to guide them as most major markets were closed on Monday for Christmas holidays, while the dollar reclaimed its losses from Monday. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was flat, with Australia and New Zealand closed for a holiday in lieu of Christmas.
Cavuto: Hey Trump Is Cost-Cutting Defense, So Dems Should Gut Social Security
On this Saturday’s “Cavuto on Business,” the host opened things up with pretending Trump got something from Boeing then immediately implying that Dems should give up some of their “sacred cows” since Trump was willing to go after the Republicans’ “sacred cow,” defense spending. Not having the smallest clue as to how military procurement and contracts work is really helpful when arguing for “both sides” to give up something.
Central bank chief urges Seoul to use st…
South Korea’s central bank chief publicly urged the Finance Ministry to use more aggressive expansionary fiscal policy next year to sustain growth, saying the era of monetary policy has nearly ended. His comments could lead to the Bank of Korea and the Finance Ministry each pushing the other to take on the burden of propping up the flagging Korean economy.
Spanish Banks Slide After ECJ Ruling Leaves Them Facing Hefty Payout
Bank stocks in Spain dropped Wednesday, as lenders faced the prospect of repaying billions of euros to borrowers after losing a European court case. The European Court of Justice decided that borrowers should be eligible for full reimbursements of excess interest payments on variable-rate mortgages.
Spanish Banks Slide After ECJ Ruling Leaves Them Facing Hefty Payout
Bank stocks in Spain dropped Wednesday, as lenders faced the prospect of repaying billions of euros to borrowers after losing a European court case. The European Court of Justice decided that borrowers should be eligible for full reimbursements of excess interest payments on variable-rate mortgages.
Deutsche Bank chairman rules out pan-European merger -Frankfurter Allgemeine
Germany’s biggest lender last week announced a $7.2 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over its sale and pooling of toxic mortgage securities in the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis. “At the moment the fantasy for a pan-European merger is muted as we have other priorities,” Achleitner told the weekly newspaper in an interview published on Saturday.