Barclays defends £15 billion private credit book after reported BoE scrutiny

Silver rates in India declined on Thursday, October 15, as selling pressure in the precious metals market intensified amid concerns over US inflation, interest-rate expectations and a stronger dollar. The fall came after silver futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) faced pressure ahead of the latest US inflation data, with rising crude oil prices…

More than 300,000 homes across England worth nearly £89bn have been sitting empty for at least six months, according to research from House Buyer Bureau. The firm found that there are 754,264 vacant homes across England, of which 303,185 are classed as long-term vacant. This means that 40.2% of England’s vacant housing stock has been…

As advisory businesses mature, complexity often becomes synonymous with success. Expanded capabilities, broader service offerings, and larger teams are all signs of growth. Yet there comes a point when adding more no longer creates more value. Instead, it begins to slow the business down. Today’s top advisors are managing far more than investment portfolios. They’ve…

Mumbai: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has clarified that the new foreign exchange risk reserve (FERR) will be not be applicable for banks undertaking trades for market-making or assuming proprietary positions. Also, FERR will not be applicable on interest on External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) or coupons on resident debt instruments held by non-residents, or dividends…