Luxury home sales in mainland China's top cities are increasing as wealthy tech beneficiaries improve their housing, but analysts warn this is insufficient to revive the broader struggling real estate sector.
Catholic Schools NSW CEO Dallas McInerney denied at an Icac inquiry that he asked Angus Taylor for money for the Christian conservative faction the Reformers, suggesting an associate 'lied' about a funding commitment.
The CBI filed a chargesheet against 13 individuals, including three NTA subject experts, alleging a multi-state criminal conspiracy to leak the NEET-UG 2026 examination papers in exchange for money.
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan called the near collapse of AI hedge fund Situational Awareness a warning shot for markets fueled by high valuations and borrowed money, prompting prime brokers to tighten underwriting.
NSW opposition upper house leader Damien Tudehope admitted to leaking a confidential parliamentary inquiry draft report to a conservative Liberal faction member during an Icac corruption watchdog hearing.
ICAC's Operation Rosny inquiry heard that conservative Liberal power brokers, including Robert Assaf and Jeremy Greenwood, discussed their evidence after receiving summons, potentially breaching the law. The inquiry investigates alleged illegal donations for branch stacking and links to a property developer.
An Icac inquiry into alleged illegal donations for 'branch stacking' in the NSW Liberal Party hears evidence of potential law breaches, with key figures accused of discussing evidence to avoid detection.
Alpaca, a California brokerage, custodies over $1.5 billion in shares backing tokenized equities, dominating a market promoted as decentralized. However, the upcoming launch of DTCC's Tokenization Service in October threatens to disrupt this concentration by offering tokenized stocks with full shareholder rights, potentially undermining Alpaca's position.
Yacht companies are offering significant discounts on Mediterranean charters this summer, with demand down 20-30% compared to last year. Geopolitical conflicts, specifically the "Iran war," are cited as the primary reason for the slowdown, leading to more last-minute bookings and clients seeking deals.
Flatex-Kunden in Deutschland haben im Juni ihre Portfolios stark umgeschichtet. Besonders auffällig sind massive Nettozuflüsse bei der FCR Immobilien AG und dem US-Halbleiterkonzern KLA. Auch deutsche Autowerte und Technologieunternehmen wie Marvell Technology und ServiceNow waren beliebt.
HSBC Holdings' stock is expected to attract more local and international investors following Hong Kong's stock exchange reform that will reduce its minimum trading unit. The change aims to make the 'widow and orphan' stock more accessible to retail investors.
Flatex-Kunden in Deutschland haben im Juni ihre Portfolios stark umgeschichtet. Besonders auffällig sind massive Nettozuflüsse bei der Immobilienfirma FCR und dem Halbleiterkonzern KLA, trotz unterschiedlicher Kursentwicklungen. Auch deutsche Autowerte und Technologieunternehmen wie Marvell und ServiceNow waren beliebt.
Trade Republic hat nach einer Abmahnung durch die Verbraucherzentrale Baden-Württemberg seine Werbung für das Zinsangebot angepasst. Der Neobroker hatte Kundengelder teilweise in Geldmarktfonds investiert, ohne dies ausreichend zu kommunizieren.
Hong Kong's SFC has issued new rules for virtual asset trading platforms and online brokers, requiring phishing-resistant authentication like passkeys and hardware keys, and banning SMS/email OTPs. The move aims to bolster cybersecurity amid rising crypto scams.
Flatex-Kunden investierten im Juni verstärkt in Immobilien- und Chipwerte. Besonders auffällig waren Nettozuflüsse bei FCR Immobilien und KLA, während Zalando und Adidas zu den Verlierern zählten.
Flatex-Kunden tätigten im Juni Nettozukäufe bei Aktien, insbesondere bei Immobilien- und Halbleiterwerten. Während ETFs Gewinne erzielten, verzeichneten Einzelaktien leichte Verluste. Bemerkenswerte Net-Flow-Anstiege gab es bei FCR Immobilien und KLA.
Deutsche Flatex-Kunden haben im Juni ihre Portfolios stark umgeschichtet. Besonders auffällig sind massive Nettozuflüsse bei der Immobilienfirma FCR und dem Halbleiterkonzern KLA, trotz unterschiedlicher Kursentwicklungen. Auch deutsche Autowerte und Technologieunternehmen wie Marvell und ServiceNow sind beliebt.
Flatex-Kunden in Deutschland haben im Juni ihre Portfolios stark umgeschichtet. Besonders auffällig sind massive Nettozuflüsse bei der FCR Immobilien AG und dem US-Halbleiterkonzern KLA, während Zalando und Adidas zu den Verlierern zählen. Aktien bleiben das beliebteste Asset.
Despite a new tax on second homes in New York City, luxury real estate sales remain robust with falling inventory. Contracts signed for apartments $4 million+ are up year-over-year, and average Manhattan apartment prices hit a second-highest level. Wealthy buyers are driven by market liquidity and asset price gains, outweighing tax concerns.
China's securities regulator fined three Hong Kong brokerages over $330 million for unauthorized overseas stock access for mainland investors. This move aims to enforce capital controls through legal channels, not discourage outbound investment, as investors were given two years to unwind positions.
Ahmedabad police uncovered an organized child begging network, identifying 276 trafficked children. Sarpanches in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh allegedly acted as brokers, recruiting children from poor families for monetary gain, with plans for rehabilitation and criminal charges against exploiters.
Gold prices are expected to remain under pressure due to anticipated US interest rate hikes, with a negative near-term outlook. The precious metal has fallen for five consecutive weeks, hitting its lowest level since November below $3,980/oz.
The US has brokered a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, described by Secretary of State Marco Rubio as "the beginning of the beginning." The deal aims to restore Lebanon’s sovereignty, disarm Hezbollah, and enable Israel to return to its borders, though details remain unconfirmed and Israel continues to occupy parts of southern Lebanon.
Illinois has enacted a $55.9 billion budget featuring a first-of-its-kind 0.2% tax on crypto assets, set to take effect in January 2027. The Digital Asset Tax Act will levy a privilege tax on digital asset brokers for customer transactions, drawing sharp criticism from industry leaders concerned about discriminatory practices and potential capital flight.
