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A survey of 2,203 UK adults has revealed significant regional differences in attitudes towards replacing council tax and stamp duty with an annual property tax based on home values. The research, commissioned by estate agency Cavendish, found support was strongest in northern England and Wales, while opposition was highest in areas with the most expensive…

Key insight: Wise reported growth in payments and revenue in its first quarterly-earnings report since listing in the U.S.  What’s at stake: The London-based fintech is using direct connections to clearing networks in an effort to boost payments while cutting fees, key to its low-cost model.  Expert quote: “We are avoiding working with partner banks…

Gen H has made rates decreases after the lender announced that swap rates have decreased. The lender has decreased all rates by 10 basis points, effective 20 July. It said: “We know it’s been a tough week. Two rate rises in quick succession is nobody’s idea of fun – and that’s before we get to…

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has suspended funding for the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA) after it said widespread financial mismanagement, inadequate fraud controls, false certifications, and improper payments were uncovered during a HUD-initiated investigation. The announcement was made by HUD Secretary Scott Turner. HUD said in a release that almost a…

Key insight: The ethics agreement reached between Senate Republicans and the White House falls short of where Democrats have said they need it to be for the bill to earn their support.  Forward look: Observers expect more negotiating to go on behind the scenes over the next couple of weeks, but time is running short…