Finance

April 17, 2026
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Finance

Steel your nerves homeowners, interest rates are set to rise again

The mortgage rate party is over, writes Frances Cook. Here’s what to do next. The low interest rate era had a good run. It’s done now. With conflict in...

April 17, 2026
Olivia
Finance

Buyers show interest as US and Iran move closer toward permanent truce

Gold (XAU/USD) started the week on the back foot but managed to reverse its direction. Investors remain optimistic about a permanent ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran...

April 17, 2026
Olivia
Finance

‘Misleading’ pension firm with 16,000 customers slammed after collapse into administration | Personal Finance | Finance

Hartley Pensions entered administration in 2022 at the request of the FCA (Image: Getty) A “misleading” pension firm with more than 16,000 customers has been slammed by the Financial...

April 17, 2026
Olivia
Finance

Why Liquidity Is Becoming One of the Most Important

Liquidity has always been central to banking. At its core, banking is built on the ability to manage money flows—accepting deposits, extending credit, and ensuring that funds are available...

April 17, 2026
Olivia
Finance

Might it be time to look at some alternatives to increasing council tax?

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy’s (CIPFA) annual council tax survey, alongside the Government’s data, consistently provides a useful window into how the local government finance system...

April 17, 2026
Olivia
Finance

Top Liquidity Services Executive Makes Notable Stock Move

New insider activity at Liquidity Services ( (LQDT) ) has taken place on April 16, 2026. Claim 30% Off TipRanks Liquidity Services has seen insider activity, as Executive Vice...

April 17, 2026
Olivia
Finance

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Net Interest Margin Pressure Tests Bullish Profitability Narratives

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) has just opened 2026 with Q1 results framed by a recent quarter where Q4 2025 revenue came in at US$63.3 million and basic EPS was US$1.12,...

April 17, 2026
Olivia
Finance

Colleagues, associates celebrate NDDC finance director Kunemofa on birthday

Tributes have continued to pour in from within Nigeria and abroad as Dr. Asu Kunemofa, Director of Finance and Accounts at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), marks another...

April 16, 2026
Olivia
Finance

Scenes from the 2026 Texas Public Finance conference – Bond Buyer

Scenes from the 2026 Texas Public Finance conference Bond Buyer Source link

April 16, 2026
Olivia
Finance

How a Barclays-FIS Deal Could Advance the US Finance Market

These capabilities could provide Barclays with enhanced visibility into customer behaviour and deposit patterns, enabling more targeted product development and improved customer retention strategies. “As Barclays positions itself for...