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Pros and Cons of Refinancing a Personal Loan

Refinancing a personal loan is often an opportunity for a borrower to get a better interest rate or cover more financial needs. And yet, many people would ask what’s the catch?

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What Is the New Name of Allahabad Bank

Allahabad Bank was a bank in India that was founded in Allahabad in 1865. The bank had a long and rich history of providing banking and financial services to the citizens of India.

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Interest-Only Mortgages Shrink in UK: Report and Forecast

UK Finance observed a further reduction in the size and risk profile of the interest-only mortgage book in 2022, as customers continued to repay their loans on or ahead of schedule

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Amazon’s $1.7 Billion iRobot Deal Gets UK Clearance

Amazon has received permission from the UK Antitrust Agency to implement a deal with iRobot, a company that manufactures robot vacuum cleaners.

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Gaming Startup Wargraphs Sells for $54 Million

Wargraphs, a startup that consists of one person and is developing a popular companion app for League of Legends called Porofessor, was sold for $54 million.

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TikTok to Invest Billions of Dollars in Southeast Asia

TikTok, an application for short videos, which is part of the ownership structure of the Chinese company ByteDance, on Thursday, June 15, announced its intention to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia over the next few years.

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ChrysCapital Invests $100 Million in Lenskart

ChrysCapital has directed investments in the amount of $100 million for the development of the Indian startup Lenskart, which specializes in the production of glasses.

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Thailand Begins Pilot Retail CBDC Project

The Central Bank of Thailand has launched a retail pilot project using the central bank’s digital currency (CBDC).

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Pay Off Debt vs. Invest: How To Make The Right Choice

When it comes to managing your finances, one common dilemma many individuals face is whether to prioritise paying off debt or investing their money. Both options have their merits, and the decision can vary depending on personal circumstances.

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UK Tribunal Halts Proposed Class-Action Lawsuits Against Mastercard and Visa

In the UK, lawsuits against Mastercard and Visa have been suspended.

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Insify Raises $10.7 Million for Its Business Insurance Startup

The startup Insify, which is based in Amsterdam and specializes in providing business insurance services, has attracted investment funds in the amount of $10.7 million following the results of the last stage of the Series A financing round.

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Philippines Cuts Banks’ Reserve Ratio

The Central Bank of the Philippines decided to reduce the level of the norm on the availability of mandatory reserves for financial institutions at the end of the month.

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NatWest and Edinburgh University Launch New Innovation Centre

NatWest Group and the University of Edinburgh are jointly implementing a project aimed at implementing efforts to create a Center for Purpose-Driven Innovation in Banking.

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FTC Returns $392 Million to Consumers After Law Enforcement Actions

In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last year returned $392 million to citizens after a refund made possible as a result of the actions of law enforcement officers.

Science & Technology

Lucinity Incorporates Generative AI Into Financial Crime Compliance Tool

Lucinity has launched a generative AI-powered tool for financial crime compliance teams

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IQ Capital Raises $400 Million for Deep Tech AI Firms

Venture capital company IQ Capital announced the attraction of investment funds for $400 million to provide financial support to startups that operate in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics.

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