Finance
Loan Shark Threats: Why Victims Remain Silent
Intimidation and fear of violent repercussions keep victims of illegal money lenders from reporting them, despite crippling debt and threats. BBC Investigations...
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Canada Accelerates Payments Modernization with Real-Time Rail
Minister François-Philippe Champagne reaffirmed the government's commitment to payments modernization and the Real-Time Rail at The Payments Canada SUMMIT, emphasizing its role...
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Baby Bank Sees Surge in Demand from Struggling London Parents
Little Village, a London-based baby bank, reports a significant increase in families needing support, with some parents facing extreme hardship and isolation.
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Insurity Challenges ‘Agentic AI’ Hype, Demands Carrier Cost Cuts
Insurity challenges legacy core system vendors' "agentic AI" promises, arguing they fail to deliver real cost and timeline reductions for insurance carriers....
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Cat’s £14k Vet Bill Highlights Soaring Pet Healthcare Costs
A £14,000 vet bill for a cat injured in a road accident is spotlighting the escalating costs of pet care in the...
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NAB Misses Profit Estimates Amid Software Expenses, Credit Provisions
National Australia Bank Ltd. missed first-half profit estimates, reporting A$2.64 billion. Higher software costs and increased credit provisions weighed on earnings.
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Aegon, Barclays Warn of Impending Market Pain
Skeptics at Aegon Asset Management and Barclays Plc are bracing for a potential reversal of April's credit rally, citing persistent geopolitical and...
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Car Finance Compensation: Millions Set for Payouts Amid FCA Scheme
Millions of UK drivers may receive an average of £829 in compensation for mis-sold car finance deals. The FCA's new scheme aims...
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Iran War: Bank of England Warns of Rate Hikes, £80 Mortgage Rise, Higher Energy Bills
The Bank of England's latest report details how the Iran war could trigger interest rate rises, an average £80 monthly increase for...