Why mortgage licensing should be a priority for private lenders in 2026

Private lending has matured. What was once a fragmented, relationship-driven corner of real estate finance has evolved into an increasingly institutional, multi-state industry with sophisticated counterparties, warehouse lines and capital partners. Yet one crucial area continues to receive far less attention than it deserves: mortgage licensing and compliance. For private lenders, especially those who make […]

Arthur Hayes explains how the US-Iran conflict could boost Bitcoin

Arthur Hayes argues that wars in the Middle East often trigger interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, boosting Bitcoin over time. In a March 1 essay, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argued that the U.S. military escalation in Iran fits a four-decade pattern of U.S. intervention in the Middle East that ultimately leads to easing […]

No GST dues evaded; has not promoted any form of gambling activity: Fino Payments Bank

Fino Payments Bank, whose managing director and CEO Rishi Gupta was arrested by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) on Monday, said the bank has not evaded any GST dues and has complied with all regulations. “The investigation by the DGGI related to the program manager(s) associated with multiple banks and not the GST […]

I have $1.33 million in CPF savings and $240,000 in passive income.

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Norwegian Cruise Line gears up for Q4 print; Here are the recent forecast changes from Wall Street’s most accurate analysts – Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH)

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) will report fourth-quarter results before the opening bell on Monday, March 2. Analysts expect the Miami, Florida-based company to report quarterly profit of 26 cents per share, compared with 26 cents per share a year ago. The consensus estimate for Norwegian Cruise Line’s quarterly revenue is $2.34 billion (last […]

US market today | Wall Street futures are falling as the conflict in the Middle East escalates

U.S. stock index futures fell more than 1% on Monday as conflict in the Middle East showed no signs of easing, sparking a rush to safe haven assets ahead of a busy week of U.S. economic data.Oil prices rose while traditional safe havens rose, with gold rising about 2% and bond prices rising, briefly pushing […]

4 things that could impact the crypto markets in the coming week

There’s a busy week ahead on the United States economic calendar as markets continue to digest the fallout from the US-Israeli attacks on Iran this weekend. Volatility will be in abundance this week as US stock futures open and react to last weekend’s violence in the Middle East. Crypto markets remained relatively flat on Sunday, […]

Navigating a late career change

People change jobs all the time. According to theBureau of Labor Statisticsthe oldest people in the workforce are likely to have held more than a dozen jobs over the course of their lives. These are not only new titles within a company, but also likely involve larger career shifts. Due to globalization and changes in […]

Jefferies calls the conflict between Israel and Iran a buying opportunity; Hormuz warns: there is a risk of major shocks for India

Amid the sharp selloff triggered by US and Israeli missile strikes on Iran, global brokerage firm Jefferies has struck a cautiously optimistic tone, suggesting the revival in the Middle East could be short-lived. The brokerage draws parallels with recent regional conflicts that quickly faded and sees a potential buying opportunity emerging from the panic.However, it […]

Middle-aged men may age faster due to ‘Forever Chemicals’

Middle-aged men may age faster due to ‘forever chemicals’, a new study finds. Forever chemicals, also known as PFAS or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a class of synthetic chemicals commonly used in nonstick coatings, food packaging, cleaning products, plastics and more. In the study, published Feb. 25 in the journal Frontiers in Aging, researchers […]