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Former students urged to check for loan refunds

New figures show university graduates could be eligible for refunds worth nearly £200m.

Thames Water wins bondholder approval for £3bn emergency loan

Three-quarters of top ranking lenders approve expensive plan to avert cash crunch

Business - Financial Times - November 13

‘Question loan charge tax officials under oath’

MPs pledge independent inquiry into much-criticised policy

World - Financial Times - November 15

How will the Trump presidency affect student loan forgiveness?

President-elect Donald is returning to the White House after defeating Vice President Harris, but what will his second term mean for the millions of Americans with student loan debt?

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

EU pledges $96M loan to Cameroon to boost infrastructure

The European Union says it will lend 91 million euros to Cameroon over the next three years to boost the West African country’s infrastructure and attract foreign investment

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Pope Francis' Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

Pope Francis’ yearslong process to reform the Catholic Church has ended with recommendations that fall far short of giving women more equity as hoped

World - ABC News - October 26

Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

It remains unclear what if any authority or impact the synod's final recommendations will have, given the purpose of the exercise was to provide the pope with specific proposals on reform.

Japanese lift maker Fujitec explores sale to private equity

Talks with multiple groups including Sweden’s EQT have taken place in recent months

World - Financial Times - October 30

UK hits wealthy with raids on non-doms, private equity and estates

Chancellor pressed ahead with contentious changes to offshore trusts used by rich foreigners

Business - Financial Times - October 30

3 smart home equity borrowing moves to make this November

Considering tapping into your home equity this November? Here are three smart borrowing moves to know now.

How to get equity out of your home with refinance rates high again

Mortgage refinance rates are high again. Here are two other effective ways to access your home equity right now.

JPMorgan launches European version of JEPI, the largest active ETF

The manager has also launched JEPQ, another active US equity income ETF that has been hugely successful in the US

World - Financial Times - November 11

Outgoing Manulife CEO says more scrutiny of private equity deals ‘welcome’

Roy Gori says increased oversight would be a way to reinforce confidence in the insurance industry

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Should you use home equity to cover holiday spending?

Financial experts generally advise against it, but it could make sense in some situations. Here's why.

3 great ways to use home equity in the final weeks of 2024

Here are some of the best and most valuable ways to use your home equity in the final weeks of the year.

This age group owns 79% of stocks and equity funds. Why that’s good for bonds.

Bonds should do well in the years ahead, as age demographics are set to play in their favor.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Unilever shelves planned sale of its ice cream business to private equity

Chief executive Hein Schumacher wants to separate division as part of turnaround plan

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Grant Thornton UK picks private equity over US merger

Accounting firm agrees to sell stake to buyout group Cinven

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Private equity landlords' screening process discriminated against renters, lawsuits contend

Two large private equity-backed landlords discriminated against prospective tenants by relying on faulty screening systems, according to two lawsuits.

Will the average home equity amount rise in 2025? Here's what experts think.

Homeowners have an average of over $300,000 in home equity right now, which could climb even higher in 2025.

NFL storylines to follow before the playoffs: Coaching changes, the Chargers and more

As the regular season crosses the midway point, here's what's most interesting the rest of the way — and also some things you can just ignore, like the Cowboys.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Will mortgage interest rates fall this November?

Mortgage rates are poised to fluctuate in November, but in what direction? Here's what to know now.

Will HELOC interest rates fall in November?

HELOC interest rates have been falling this fall, but will they continue to do so in November? Here's what to know.

Supporting a neutral Ukraine is in the West’s interest

A neutral Ukraine would contribute to regional stability, reduce military and economic strains on the West, and allow all parties to pivot toward peace.

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Jonathan Quick Is Making Things Interesting

Jonathan Quick has earned himself a larger role with the Rangers as he continues to play at an elite level.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Biden tries again at student loan cancellation, for those in financial hardship

The Biden administration is moving ahead with a new path to student loan cancellation for Americans who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship that prevent ...

Thames Water seeks up to £3bn in emergency loans from creditors

New debt would involve 9.75% interest charges as utility group seeks to stave off nationalisation

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Court of Appeal sides with UK consumers over ‘secret’ car loan commissions

Close Brothers shares plummet after landmark ruling that puts sector at risk of redress