Iran conflict lifts mortgage rates, but housing demand stays positive
Key points Summary Moody’s Banking Decision Intelligence solution won the 2026 Risk Technology Award for Best use of AI. It sits across a bank’s existing infrastructure to connect lending, credit, CECL, asset‑liability management, liquidity, capital, profitability and portfolio systems. The platform uses AI as an orchestration layer rather than replacing validated risk models, producing explainable,…
Italy’s securities regulator Consob has ordered the blocking of six additional websites found to be illegally offering investment services in financial instruments, according to a press release dated July 3, 2026. The blocked sites include “Mir-Partner” and its related domains, “Capital Trading Group” along with its associated page, “Gravmor” and its linked portals, White Mint…
Wave Digital Assets co-founder Les Borsai argued bitcoin bonds will allow traditional investors to invest in cryptocurrency, while lending more credibility to the crypto industry. But the New Hampshire executive council didn’t want to lend its credibility to crypto.Bloomberg News A New Hampshire executive council blocked a plan by a conduit issuer to sell municipal…
Canary Wharf Group says the agreement reflects growing demand for premium sustainable office space. Your trusted source for commercial real estate intelligence, insights, and market analysis. Register for free to access two complimentary articles per month, or Subscribe to unlock unlimited CRE intelligence. Already have an account? Log in The post PwC UK agrees terms…
For Emirates Islamic, 2025 saw years of investment in scale, innovation and customer experience crystallise into one of the strongest all-round performances in regional Islamic banking. The bank delivered record profitability during the year, with net profit rising 19% to AED3.3 billion, supported by strong growth across funded and non-funded income streams. Customer financing increased…
On July 9, Amplify ETFs launched the Amplify S&P 500 Dividend Driver ETF (DRVR), with an expense ratio of 39 basis points. The fund tracks the S&P 500 Dividend Drivers Index, providing exposure to S&P 500 companies with a proven track record of dividend growth. Key Takeaways Amplify ETFs introduced the Amplify S&P 500 Dividend…