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Judge to rule later on Fingleton bid to halt INBS case

A High Court judge will rule on a later date on a bid by former Irish Nationwide Building Society (INBS) chief executive Michael Fingleton to stop a case against him over alleged negligent mismanagement of the society’s affairs. Mr Justice Tony Hunt …

Covid supports pay off; Dice Bar on the block; and a glut of luxury apartments

Covid-19 supports have done their job in propping up the finances of families during the crisis, a new report says . Eoin Burke-Kennedy reports on a Central Bank / CSO study that says household income would have fallen by almost 20 per cent as the …

What to do when someone dies: a financial checklist

Image source: Getty Images Share this page: The passing of a loved one is hard enough without worrying about arrangements. We have put together a checklist of what you need to do when someone dies. 1. Get the medical certificate You should aim to get the …

Michael Fingleton cannot properly defend case due to stroke, High Court told

Michael Fingleton is unable, for health reasons, to properly defend a case against him over alleged breach of his obligations while he served as chief executive of Irish Nationwide Building Society, the High Court has been told. Mr Fingleton (83) suffered …

Malaysia Building Society Says Abdul Halim Bin Ali Resigns As Non Independent And Non Executive Chairman

Michael Fingleton unable to properly defend case after stroke, court told

Michael Fingleton is unable, for health reasons, to properly defend a case against him over alleged breach of his obligations while he served as the CEO of Irish Nationwide Building Society, the High Court has been told. Mr Fingleton (83) suffered a severe …

As Kiwis Spend Up Large Staying Local, Kiwibank Takes Bank Of The Year, Credit Cards

Tuesday, 23 February 2021, 12:44 pm Press Release: Canstar Credit cards continue to be a popular payment option for New Zealanders, with a recent splurge in spending showing Kiwis are enjoying the summer. According to Kiwibank data, New Zealanders are …

What 2021 Monetary Policy Statement means to you

The Sunday Mail Business Reporter Last week, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Dr John Mangudya released the 2021 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS), which included a raft of measures meant to maintain price and exchange rate stability — a key role for …

Green homes: Laudes Foundation backs drive to create financing for green upgrades

Laudes Foundation and Green Finance Institute team up to help develop markets and financial mechanisms for low carbon building measures The Green Finance Institute (GFI) has secured backing from climate charity Laudes Foundation to help develop funding …

Ulster Bank’s timeline: From backing linen merchants to Celtic Tiger builders

Established in 1836 as a conservative lender by a group of Belfast merchants, Ulster Bank’s linen trade customers continued to thrive even as the island was ravaged by the Famine a decade later. It went on to set up two offices in the Republic in 1860, …

Delivery driver becomes 'first worker in Britain to be sacked for refusing to wear a mask'

A delivery driver is believed to be the first worker in Britain sacked for refusing to wear a face mask during the pandemic - inside his lorry. Deimantas Kubilius was fired following the incident two months into the first national lockdown in 2020, and has …

UK first-time buyers offered more choice of 90% mortgages

First-time buyers have more choice of mortgage deals after several banks and building societies this week launched 90% home loans. During much of last year, 90% loan-to-value (LTV) deals requiring a 10% deposit were thin on the ground, but in recent weeks …

Purim: Jews have found their diaspora selves in the holiday tale

In one of the few, or perhaps only halachic and homiletical essays in the book Esther in America, my old friend Rabbi Shmuel Hain suggests that the custom to read the Megillah of Esther twice on the holiday of Purim is to ensure that you read the rich text …

Chancellor urged to use budget to tackle rent debt crisis

The chancellor must take action to tackle the rent debt crisis in the forthcoming budget, housing charities and groups representing landlords and renters have said. In a joint statement released by organisations including the Big Issue, Crisis, Shelter, …

If Ulster Bank leaves, consumers will be the big losers

Rabodirect, Danske Bank, Halifax/Bank of Scotland, ACCBank, Tesco, Leeds Building Society, Nationwide UK, MBNA, Investec, Quinn Life, Anglo Irish Bank, Irish Nationwide, Start Mortgages, First Active, Postbank, Bloxham Stockbrokers, Friends First... …

Savers have put aside £1,000 since the start of Covid-19 lockdowns, survey shows

Savers have put aside £1,000 since the start of Covid-19 lockdowns after being unable to splash out on holidays and nights out, survey shows More than 41 per cent made savings after cancelling plans such as holidays More than three-quarters said they had …

Rent debt crisis 'could lead to homelessness'

The call for action came from the Big Issue Ride Out Recession Alliance, Crisis, Citizens Advice, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, the Money Advice Trust, the Mortgage Works, the National Residential Landlords Association, Nationwide building society, …

Teachers ridicule govt savings facility

by Garikai Mafirakureva THE Progressive Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) has ridiculed the recently-launched Government Employees Mutual Savings (GEMS) fund which it says was another scheme meant to dupe the already suffering civil servants of their …

NAB chief orders regional bureaus DGs for taking mega corruption cases to logical end

ISLAMABAD: NAB Chairman Justice Javed Iqbal (retd) ordered the directors general of the regional bureaus that mega corruption cases against big fish should be taken to logical conclusion as per law. “All mega corruption cases against big fish should be …

The Eastern Colorado Bank - keeping that Friendly, Community Bank Feeling as they Continue to Grow

CEOCFO Magazine interviews The Eastern Colorado Bank CEO Mr. Greg J. Weed on the Company’s mantra of Your Friendly Bank® CHEYENNE WELLS, COLORADO, US, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CEOCFO Magazine, an independent business and investor …

Spectacular Oceanfront Florida Home to be Sold at No-Reserve Auction with Supreme Auctions

Seabloom offers an impeccable location to get away from it all in the paradise that is Vero Beach, Florida and will be sold to the highest bidder on March 20th VERO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Positioned in …

Governments and Corporations are Responsible for the Life and Death of Small Business

No More Excuses: Small Business Needs Support, Not Lockdowns and Unfair Restrictions TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How many small businesses throughout Canada have struggled and closed while many large …

GRABER REALTY GROUP NAMED “TOP LUXURY REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY LEADERS” IN MIAMI MAGAZINE

Proprietary Valuation Matrix, Industry Leading Marketing, and Personal Touch Drive Success for Clients MIAMI, FL, USA, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GRABER Realty Group was selected as “Top Luxury Real Estate Industry Leaders” in the …

Choosing the Right Property Management Company for You

SAVANNAH, GA, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- So you’ve decided to get into the short-term rental game, turning your investment property into real profit. However, you don’t have the time or energy to spend on all the …

Anblicks joins AWS Select Partner network

Anblicks joins AWS Select Partner Network that allows it to deliver unique solutions to global customers and provide them a competitive edge over rivals. ADDISON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anblicks Inc., a …

FLORIDA WETLAND MITIGATION POLICY CHANGES

Two major Florida Mitigation Policy Changes for the Wetland Mitigation Banking Industry WINTER SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two major Mitigation Policy Changes occurred in 2020 for the Wetland Mitigation …

Bryan Cumby, CEO of Cumby Group: 3 Apartment Complexes Coming to Austin

AUSTIN, TX, USA, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cumby Group, a leading Austin builder/developer has begun embarking on a major master planned real estate project in Austin, Texas—the building of three adjacent apartment complexes. …

Ali Ata Commercial Building to Be Transformed into New Medical Office / Restaurant

LEMONT, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ali Ata of AAIM Development, a leading property development firm, is currently redeveloping one of its Chicago buildings—an 8,500-square-foot building it purchased in 2019— …

Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results

TYSONS, Va., Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (“Park” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PK) today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020 and an operational update on COVID-19. Fourth quarter …

Uniti Group Inc. Declares $0.15 Per Share Quarterly Dividend

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uniti Group Inc. (“Uniti”) (Nasdaq: UNIT) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on April 16, 2021 to stockholders of record on April 1 …

Jianpu Technology(NYSE:JT) Releases Reports to Shed Light on Chinese Financial Consumers

Jianpu Technology (NYSE:JT) BEIJING, CHINA, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The advent of a digital age comes with significantly increased financial risks for the average consumer. Jianpu Technology(NYSE:JT), China's leading …

Homepie Becomes California’s Hottest Brokerage for Savings

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Homepie, Inc®, a leading provider of do-it-yourself tools for homebuyers and sellers who wish to transact without a real estate agent, today announced that they have surpassed brokerages like Redfin in …

Notice of Timbercreek Financial Q4 2020 Results Conference Call

TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Timbercreek Financial (TSX: TF) (the “Company”) announced today it will host a conference call to discuss its 2020 fourth quarter and full-year financial results on March 9, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. EST. The Company will …

Japan House Los Angeles Hosts "True Mothers" Film Screening and Live Discussion with Award-Winning Director Naomi Kawase

Critically Acclaimed Film from Internationally Recognized Director – and Japan’s 2021 International Film Oscar Entry – Explores Adoption and Motherhood LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, a Japanese cultural destination …

Helping GTA Students Thrive with Past President’s Scholarship

TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) Past President’s Scholarship has helped send 46 deserving students to university or college since it first launched in 2007. “We believe in investing in the future …

Kite Realty Group Trust Announces Transformational Redevelopment at Glendale Town Center

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kite Realty Group Trust (NYSE: KRG) has formally announced the next phase in the evolution of Glendale Town Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Through an innovative, multi-faceted redevelopment that includes …

StorageVault Reports Fiscal 2020 Annual Results; Highlighting Significant Growth in NOI and FFO; $232.7 Million in ...

TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STORAGEVAULT CANADA INC. (“StorageVault” or the “Corporation”) (SVI-TSX-V) today reported the Corporation’s full year 2020 audited results. Iqbal Khan, Chief Financial Officer, commented: “StorageVault continues …

IS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR YOUNG LOVED ONES LEAVING YOU DISCOURAGED? WELL, NO NEED TO FEEL ISOLATED ANY LONGER

Invite them to play even when they’re miles away WATKINS, CO, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rent-A-Theme Entertainment, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of Let’s Play packages, a revolutionary new product designed to …

Sell Your Home Gainesville Launches Safe Alternative to Traditional, MLS-Based Home Buying

Sell Your Home Gainesville is now available in the Gainesville, Florida area GAINESVILLE, FLA., USA, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sell Your Home Gainesville has launched a new home buying service that provides a safe alternative to …