According to a new study on recent homebuyers, the nation’s housing affordability crisis may be entering a new phase. Truework’s 2026 Recent Homebuyers Report, Homeownership on the Edge, report found that 85% of recent homebuyers with a mortgage said refinancing within the next three years is important to their financial health. That’s up from 56%…
Kirkland & Ellis topped the European mergers and acquisitions legal adviser rankings by deal value in the first six months of 2026, while White & Case was first by deal count, according to GlobalData. Using data from its Financial Deals Database, GlobalData said Kirkland & Ellis advised on transactions worth $83.9bn. White & Case was involved in…
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) reported record second-quarter 2026 results on Tuesday, with total net revenues climbing 32% year-over-year to $1.31 billion and diluted earnings per share up 48% to $0.62, as the trading platform continued its aggressive push into new business lines. The Menlo Park-based firm now counts 13 business lines generating $100 million…
Outsourcing credit lets the Chinese EV maker scale fast while leaving asset risks to lenders. This article appears in the July/August issue of Global Finance Magazine. Walk the streets of cities like Valencia or Paris, and you don’t need the data to see BYD everywhere, especially in ride-hailing fleets and private transportation. These days, the…
The independent wealth management landscape has changed dramatically, making the decision between an independent broker dealer (IBD) and an RIA more nuanced than ever before. Louis Diamond welcomes Diamond Consultants’ Vice President of Independent Advisor Services, Josh Tomolak, for a practical discussion of how the independent space has evolved, what truly differentiates the IBD and…
United Trust Bank has provided £13m in acquisition and development finance for a 33-home residential scheme in Birkdale, a coastal location in the North West. The funding has been extended to Oakwood Group, a regional housebuilding company established in 2014. The development will convert a former utility site into a mix of 18 detached houses,…
Check if you’re eligible to take advantage of Tasmania’s First Home Owner Grant. The dream of owning a home could be more attainable for first-time buyers through Tasmania’s version of the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG). However, the grant is less generous than it once was. Here’s what it provides and how potential first-home buyers can…
Many taxpayers assume that income on which TDS has already been paid, or long-term capital gains (LTCG) of up to ₹1.25 lakh, need not be reported in their Income Tax Return (ITR). However, such assumptions can create mismatches between the Income Tax Department’s records and the taxpayer’s return, thereby increasing the chances of notices or…
Consumer prices rose 3.5% over the past 12 months, as of June 2026. And while some inflation is normal for a growing economy, many Americans are feeling the squeeze. More than 4 in 5 Americans (83%) say the rising cost of living has contributed to them tracking their spending more closely in 2026, according to…
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