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KPMG has published a report on Bitcoin, highlighting the ways in which it can actually contribute to the traditional ecosystem. The report comes at a time when the entire crypto market is going through turbulence. As for BTC, it is way below the expected mark of $30k. The token is currently trading at $29,452.40, down by 0.82% in the last 24 hours. The report marks a significant development as it signals positive prospects for the acceptance of the digital asset. The report has a total of four points that highlight how BTC, a symbol for Bitcoin, has been useful in…

Between them tenants and landlords made just under 14,000 complaints against their letting agent to The Property Ombudsman. Letting agents are currently unregulated in England, as only those in Scotland have to register to undertake work. Complaints about them represent 31.1% of the 45,000 enquiries of the ombudsman was forced to deal with overall. The top causes of letting disputes are firstly tenancy management; secondly complaints handling; and thirdly instructions, terms of business, fees, charges and termination. The Property Ombudsman said the high levels of enquiries and disputes relating to repair and maintenance issues, which comes under tenancy management, underlines…

In July 2011, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal government agency, began collecting consumer complaints about credit cards. Since then, it has expanded to collecting complaints about mortgages, bank accounts, student loans, consumer loans, credit reporting, money transfers, and debt collection. If you have a complaint about one of these financial services, here’s how to determine if your inquiry is worth submitting to the CFPB and the process for doing this. Key Takeaways The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal government agency, collects consumer complaints about credit cards, mortgages, bank accounts, student loans, consumer loans, credit reporting,…

The local share market ended up higher, as did the Aussie Dollar – ending up above 67 cents for the first time in a month. Meanwhile, economists are predicting US inflation will ease below 4 per cent. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE ABC News provides around the clock coverage of news events as they break in Australia and abroad, including the latest coronavirus pandemic updates. It’s news when you want it, from Australia’s most trusted news organisation. For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZY Watch more ABC News content ad-free on ABC iview: https://ab.co/2OB7Mk1 Go deeper on our ABC News In-depth channel:…

Book with page about preferred stock. Trading concept.Getty Is there still a chance to buy the bank dip? You bet—with nifty yields up to 9.4%! We’re going to avoid the regional lenders, which pains me to say because I love banking with the small guys. But I’m not looking to own them as the economy slows down. No, nothing personal, but I’ll take the banking behemoths. None of them yield 9.4%, of course, but we engineer these payouts easily via their preferred dividends. Preferred stocks are often referred to as stock-bond “hybrids” given that they share some characteristics of each…

Bitcoin (BTC) remains at the center of attention as Bloomberg Intelligence’s senior macro strategist, Mike McGlone, reiterates his prediction of the top crypto reaching $100,000. However, he cautions that the journey to this six-figure milestone may take work. During a recent interview with renowned crypto influencer Scott Melker, McGlone expressed his unwavering belief in Bitcoin’s potential to achieve a six-figure price.  Yet, he did raise a red flag, suggesting that the king crypto might encounter a significant setback along the way, possibly causing its value to dip below the $20,000 mark temporarily before surging toward the much-anticipated $100,000 level. Mike Mclone’s Bullish…

Most landlords with properties with an EPC rating of D or below plan to make changes to reach at least a C, despite housing secretary Michael Gove’s comments that the government is asking “too much too quickly from landlords”. As it stands all rental properties will have to achieve an EPC rating of C by 2028, however Gove implied that the date would be delayed. Almost two thirds of landlords (65%) have properties rated D, E, F or G. However, 34% plan to make improvements to reach C as soon as they can. More than a third (39%) shared the…

A certificate of deposit (CD) is a stable, short-term cash investment, like a traditional savings account or money market fund. This federally insured savings account can be a low-risk asset in your portfolio. Key Takeaways A CD is a type of federally insured savings account in which you invest funds for a specified period of time and earn interest during that period. Accessing funds invested in a CD prior to the maturity date, even when allowed, often results in an early withdrawal penalty. One way to address early withdrawal penalties in a portfolio is to create a CD ladder. A…

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Cracks in China’s housing market have been widening since some of the nation’s major developers collapsed, pushed by the government’s “three red lines” policy to define borrowing thresholds. Over the past year, there have been unprecedented plunges in home sales and price figures. Heading into 2023, will the real estate sector recover with the central government’s recent efforts? Helen Qiao, chief Greater China Economist and head of Asia Economics at BofA Securities, and Winnie Wu, China equity strategist at BofA Securities, discuss how Beijing’s latest “three arrows” policies, including bank loans,…

What matters most when it comes to getting a job is a debate as old as higher education itself. Does that higher degree get your foot in the door, or does your past work experience count for more? And beyond simply obtaining a job, will your experience or your education serve you better in terms of staying employed, growing in your career, and making a good living for decades to come? In this article, we’ll seek to get to the bottom of those questions, drawing upon research, data, and surveys. Key Takeaways Educational attainment and income are closely correlated, with…