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A $3.3 billion construction loan for 350 Park Avenue is the latest sign that New York’s office market can still command enormous capital — provided the building, location and tenant lineup are nearly impossible to replicate. Vornado Realty Trust, Citadel and Rudin are moving ahead with the 2 million-square-foot tower after securing one of the…
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Google is letting users sign into their accounts by taking videos of themselves. “Selfie video is a new way to get into your account, giving you more options if you’re ever locked out or don’t have access to your usual phone or computer,” the tech giant wrote in a Thursday (July 23) blog post. To set up…
By Erik Hertzberg (Bloomberg) — The Bank of Canada is likely to hold borrowing costs steady, as an escalation in the trade war with the U.S. threatens the economic recovery while adding to inflation risks. Economists and markets expect policymakers led by Governor Tiff Macklem to keep the policy rate at 2.25% on Wednesday. It…
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Families inheriting property could face Capital Gains Tax (CGT) bills of almost £120,000 under potential reforms being discussed by policymakers, according to analysis from Rathbones. The firm’s calculations suggest that abolishing the long-standing CGT uplift on death would leave beneficiaries paying tax on gains accumulated during a relative’s lifetime when they eventually sell an inherited…