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‘We have to insert ourselves’: For Black women, seeds of wealth start with homeownership
After she moved into her first apartment in 2021, a one-bedroom unit in East Baltimore, Saj Dillard realized her rent wouldn’t have gotten her much once her lease ended. The recent college graduate wanted to grow her capital, build wealth and have...
4 Ways You Can Leverage ChatGPT To Improve Your Finances
As ChatGPT grows more sophisticated by the day, so do the practical use cases for the artificial intelligence (AI) model when it comes to solving everyday problems — particularly concerns related to personal finance. Read Next: I Asked AI To Make...
Trump-linked WLFI invests $10M in Falcon Finance for stablecoin development
A blockchain platform affiliated with US President Donald Trump has invested $10 million in Falcon Finance to support the development of stablecoin infrastructure, the companies said Wednesday. The investment aims to improve liquidity and...
KKR raises $6.5 billion for asset-backed financing
(Reuters) -Investment giant KKR said on Wednesday it had raised $6.5 billion to provide asset-backed financing, as companies and investors seek out credit alternatives beyond traditional loans. Asset-backed financing refers to loans backed by...

Five financial planning and insurance firms achieve chartered status
Five insurance and financial planning firms have achieved Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) chartered status in the second quarter of 2025. In receiving chartered status, firms declare their adherence to the CII Code of Ethics, and commitment to...

City appoints Tanikia Jackson as deputy chief administrative officer for finance
Andrew S. Breton, Councilmember | Richmond City CouncilAndrew S. Breton, Councilmember | Richmond City Council Richmond, VA - The City of Richmond has announced the appointment of Tanikia Jackson as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) for...

Former Munster Rugby star to lead financial firm's operation in Limerick
A FORMER Munster Rugby star is to lead the Limerick operation of a leading financial firm. Davy has announced the appointment of James Rael. A Castletroy native, he brings over nine years experience from the company's head office in Dublin. READ...

BDO Foundation fin ed program for farmers wins Asian Banking & Finance award
KITA (Kapital at Ipon Tungo sa Asenso) Mo Na!—a financial education program of BDO Foundation—was recognized as Financial Inclusion Initiative of the Year at the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Retail Banking Awards 2025. The program aims to support...

Born for abundance: 5 Zodiac signs that attract wealth
Astrology suggests certain zodiac signs possess inherent financial advantages. Taurus prioritizes stability through cautious investments, while Virgo excels in meticulous budgeting. Scorpio leverages intuition for calculated risks, and Capricorn...

Health Ranger Report: Andy Schectman on Trump’s strategic moves and the looming financial shift
Health Ranger Report: Andy Schectman on Trump’s strategic moves and the looming financial shift Trump's tariffs may disguise a deeper goal: repatriating gold from London to U.S. vaults (12-13M oz gold, 40-50M oz silver) and strengthening America's...

Australian ECA extends loan to blended finance infrastructure fund
Export Finance Australia has approved a US$100mn debt facility for the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), supporting the fund’s expansion into South and Southeast Asia and aiming to boost investment in sustainable infrastructure....

UK Fintech Cleo Unveils AI Financial Coach with Voice and Memory Boost
In the rapidly evolving world of fintech, UK-based startup Cleo has unveiled a significant upgrade to its AI-powered budgeting app, positioning it as a more human-like financial coach. The latest iteration introduces voice interaction, long-term...
Cameroon’s natural wealth worth $222 billion
Cameroon’s natural capital is valued at $222.3 billion, or about 130,000 billion CFA francs, according to a recent African Development Bank (AfDB) report focusing on the country. This represents 39% of Cameroon’s national wealth and a 4.5% rise...

QIIB wins Sustainable Islamic Finance Leadership Award 2025
QIIB has been awarded the 2025 ‘Leadership Award for Sustainable Islamic Finance’ in Qatar by the Union of Arab Banks, recognizing the bank’s leading role in promoting sustainability and advancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...

Everything you need to know about £16billion car finance scandal ahead of huge ruling in DAYS – could you be owed cash?
MILLIONS of drivers could be given compensation over mis-sold car finance loans. A decision is set to be made in days as to whether £44billion worth of cash should be handed out by motor finance providers as compensation for undisclosed broker...

Red Bull Studios & IPR.VC Strike Multi-Year Premium Sports Doc Slate Financing Deal
EXCLUSIVE: Austria’s Red Bull Studios and Helsinki-based fund IPR.VC have announced a multi-year slate financing commitment focused on premium sports and sports-adjacent documentary projects. The agreement follows in the wake of a string of...

Rossendale leisure centre finances still 'high risk' despite profit
Rossendale's leisure centres made money for the first time since the covid pandemic - but their finances still hang in the balance, a meeting was told. Rossendale Leisure Trust, which runs leisure centres, gyms, swimming pool classes and other...

Buying a house in Murcia just got cheaper: Lower taxes on property transfers and wealth tax from 2025
Date Published: 30/07/2025 Regional government reductions in the property transfer tax and wealth tax aim to attract investment in real estate As of July 25, 2025, the Region of Murcia government has implemented significant tax reductions...

Stifel Financial Reports Lower Net Profit In Q2, Reaffirms FY25 Outlook
Stifel Financial Corp. (SF), on Wednesday, reported a decline in second quarter net income, despite an increase in revenue compared to the same quarter last year. The company said non-interest expenses such as compensation and benefits, as well as...

Michelle and Jesse Come Clean About Finances and $150K Wedding in Unaired Reunion Moment
How to Watch Watch The Valley on Bravo Tuesdays at 8/7c and next day on Peacock. Catch up on the Bravo app. Stream Now on Nearly two years into their ongoing divorce, The Valley's Michelle Saniei and Jesse Lally are still arguing about finances —...