Mintos starts process to obtain a banking license from the European Central Bank
The company Mintos is initiating the process to obtain a banking license, which it predicts will take 12 to 18 months to complete, aimed at strengthening investor confidence and expanding its financial infrastructure across Europe.
Commonwealth Bank posts record half-year cash profit as investors pile into housing market
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports a record half-year cash profit as the housing market sees increased investment activity at the expense of owner-occupiers.
Édouard Carmignac: "Many investors question why lend money to the U.S. seeing what Trump and his anti-immigration police are doing"
Édouard Carmignac expresses concern that investors are wary of lending to the U.S. due to Trump's policies and actions against immigrants, viewing financial markets as a bulwark against these excesses.
The pawn shop manager on the gold rush: 'Have to count twice'
In Stockholm, the pawn shop has seen a 30% increase in lending as investors and individuals rush to capitalize on soaring gold prices.