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yna.co.krThe main creditor of Homeplus Co. decided Thursday to extend 200 billion won in new funding. The retailer had temporarily closed outlets earlier this week after a court ended its rehabilitation proceedings.
Several banks are reducing points-earning rates, raising fees, and limiting lounge access on credit cards issued under white-label programs. The changes take effect October 1 when a Reserve Bank ban on merchant surcharges begins.
zerohedge.comAn Urban Institute survey of working-age adults showed increased reliance on credit cards and other borrowing for food purchases. Household debt reached $18.8 trillion in early 2026 while bankruptcy filings rose 12 percent. Price data indicated mixed changes in staple costs over…
news.sky.comThe chief executive of Thames Water said the company has funding until October and is seeking creditor support to extend it into 2027. He called for clarity from the incoming prime minister on future government policy for the water sector.
americanbanker.comHouse Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost and Representative Jack Bergman asked the Department of Veterans Affairs to examine whether the Veterans of Foreign Wars complies with accreditation standards. The request follows the group's campaign against parts of the Take…
hollywoodreporter.comMore than three dozen state legislators sent a July 11 letter urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to exempt the film and TV tax credit program from a new corporate tax credit cap in the $351.7 billion state budget. The measure extends a $5 million limit through 2029 and sets a permanent cap…
FortuneThe 120-year-old logistics firm reported double-digit earnings-per-share growth since 2023 even as revenues fell 34 percent. CEO Dave Bozeman credited hundreds of internally built AI agents for the results.
screenrant.comWashington Examiner reported that a Tuesday analysis from BlueGreen Alliance found 223 manufacturing, clean energy and industrial projects canceled or stalled after President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025. The legislation ended electric vehicle t…
nypost.comScott Turner credited Florida and Texas with strong progress during an interview with Fox News Digital. He also noted collaboration in Philadelphia and Omaha. Turner linked the gains to reduced regulatory barriers under the Trump administration.
screenrant.com@business reported that Royal Bank of Canada is growing its credit derivatives operations on two continents. The bank links the move to expected hedging demand from large-scale artificial intelligence investments.
americanbanker.comThree federal agencies on Monday urged banks to review credit risks for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards issued to immigrants lacking U.S. work authorization. The move follows a May executive order from President Trump directing regulators to address such lending.
wealthmanagement.comEmerging markets asset manager Gemcorp closed its first direct lending transaction in Saudi Arabia. The Shariah-compliant facility will fund procurement and financing services for small businesses through SILQ.
legalinsurrection.comThe Defense Department has paused reviews for projects totaling 44 gigawatts in 24 states for nearly a year. Developers report $2 billion in added costs and missed federal tax credit deadlines.
news.google.comStellantis said preliminary second-quarter vehicle shipments rose 10% from a year earlier to nearly 1.6 million units. The company credited strong growth in North America, its most important market. No brand or regional breakdown or updated annual guidance was provided.
news.sky.comThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration approved an emergency plan last week to move the animals to accredited facilities. Twenty-eight whales will go to four U.S. aquariums and two will go to Spain. The park had threatened euthanasia if no transfer was approved.
news.sky.comA parliamentary committee has recommended increasing Universal Credit for people aged 66 while the state pension age rises to 67. The proposal aims to address financial hardship for those unable to continue working.
crowdfundinsider.comA Federal Reserve report detailed increased redemption requests in some private credit vehicles during the first quarter alongside stagnant housing activity. Manufacturing output strengthened from AI-related data center spending while foreign growth remained subdued.
thewalrus.caThe NSW Supreme Court last week halted current and future claims against the order. The Christian Brothers had declared last month it could no longer meet survivors' claims and proposed selling its 36 remaining properties.
coindesk.comThe Tokyo-based firm is examining tokenized credit instruments collateralized by its 43,000 BTC holdings. Partners include JPYC and Progmat, with Siiibo Securities set to join after its July 13 rename.
japantimes.co.jpOsaka payments firm Zentoshin filed for bankruptcy this week after years of suspected falsified statements. Regional banks and lenders hold the bulk of ¥115.16 billion in claims.
Japan TimesJapan's National Police Agency signed an agreement on July 9 with three major e-commerce operators to exchange information on fraudulent transactions. The pact covers credit card data, merchant accounts and shipping addresses across their shopping and auction services.
cnbc.comJeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is pursuing its first external funding round after SpaceX completed an $86 billion IPO. Chinese banks are also expanding credit to the country’s commercial space firms. A US lobbyist noted the United States retains the strongest position but faces faster C…
The VergeSamsung will provide a $30 store credit to customers who register interest in its next foldable phones and then preorder after the July 22 announcement. The credit applies only to accessories or services such as earbuds and Samsung Care Plus.
Fox NewsMaryland's governor credited the administration with enacting a program that deposits $1,000 into investment accounts for U.S. citizen children born 2025-2028. He called the policy a useful tool for addressing child poverty and the racial wealth gap while criticizing other provis…
kpbs.orgKFF analysis of filings from 77 insurers shows a median 14% rise in proposed premiums. The increase follows the end of enhanced tax credits and enrollment declines in 2026.
Zentoshin, which served 200,000 shops, filed for bankruptcy on Monday. The filing marks Japan's largest corporate bankruptcy this year and will force writedowns at five regional banks.
livemint.comA U.S. pastor jailed since October 2025 arrived back in the United States on Friday after President Trump discussed the case during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Congressional Republicans credited the release to the president’s intervention, while some Democrats also…
aws.amazon.comAmazon sold another $25 billion in bonds. The sale follows earlier credit pressure in the hyperscaler sector during late 2025 and March 2026.
retailtimes.co.ukThe Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee said the UK financial system remains resilient despite higher equity leverage, stretched AI valuations, and Middle East conflict effects. Energy prices rose then fell after a US-Iran memorandum, while private credit and sovereign d…
abcnews.go.comPresident Trump credited himself and the president for supporting Syria's new leader. He described the leader as having united the country despite some criticism of his toughness.
espn.comThe Gambling Commission will require assessments for high-spending online gamblers starting at elevated thresholds before lowering them. The measures draw on credit data to identify financial harm risks without affecting credit scores.
cnbc.comThe Toronto-based company reported $200 million in net revenue and turned profitable. It offers members hotel discounts, cashback, prescription savings, cash advances, and credit tools for a $15 monthly fee.
matcha-jp.comZentoshin, an Osaka-based firm that advanced sales proceeds to credit card merchants, received court approval to begin voluntary bankruptcy proceedings. The company listed liabilities of about ¥125,929 million, the largest bankruptcy filing in Japan this year.
CoinDeskStrategy sold 3,588 bitcoin between June 29 and July 5 for $216 million. The company used the proceeds to pay dividends on its digital credit securities and replenish its cash reserve. It now holds 843,775 bitcoin and a $2.55 billion U.S. dollar reserve.
abcnews.go.comOfficials credited advanced nanobubbler technology and National Park Service work for clearing the 6.75 million-gallon pool. Surveillance footage led to a Destruction of Government Property investigation after vandalism caused multiple gashes.
Claimants concealed savings and extracted £1.325 billion from the welfare system last year, up more than a third from 2021-22. Universal Credit accounted for £1.04 billion of the losses.
Hyundai, Kia, and other manufacturers have discontinued or postponed U.S. sales of multiple electric vehicle models this year. The changes follow the end of a federal tax credit and declining EV deliveries.
wealthmanagement.comInvestors asked to pull $15.6 billion from private-credit funds during the April-June period. Fund managers met $5.9 billion of those requests.
abcnews.go.comTwo members of the National Credit Union Administration board filed new arguments Thursday seeking to block their terminations. The filings cite the agency's structure as comparable to the Federal Reserve.
teslarati.comThe company recorded stronger sales in Europe and China that offset weaker U.S. results after federal EV tax credits ended. Overall deliveries increased 25 percent compared with the same period last year.
The Iowa-based firm that manages more than $590 billion is developing a fund to lend to US businesses while meeting Islamic finance rules. It will partner with a Saudi institution and begin fundraising later in 2026.
cnbc.comMichigan-based Slate unveiled a base-model electric truck priced under $25,000 that uses lithium iron phosphate batteries assembled in Illinois. The repeal of federal EV tax credits removed domestic-sourcing requirements that had previously limited use of the chemistry.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPresident Donald Trump said Wednesday he played no role in more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency earnings disclosed in his financial filings. He credited stock market gains and institutional managers for the returns while traveling to North Dakota.
The VergeThe Federal Trade Commission fined Amazon $2.25 million to settle claims that the company failed to help identity theft victims obtain records of fraudulent purchases. The action addresses violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
news.sky.comGB News reported a sharp decline in Pension Credit claims based on DWP data analyzed by Which?. Applications dropped from 326,842 to 209,735 over the latest 12-month period.
americanbanker.comSilicon Valley Bank reported that bitcoin lending has grown to $67 billion after shifting toward overcollateralization and transparency following 2022 failures. Ledn issued the first investment-grade BTC-backed security for $188 million. Several major U.S. banks now offer bitcoin…
winnipegfreepress.comThe 31-year-old Englishman credited his contention at the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic for aiding his victory at Aronimink. Rai discussed the result and the PGA TOUR's planned 2028 two-series structure ahead of the Travelers Championship.
coindesk.comRipple has proposed an XRPL Lending Protocol that would let institutions borrow against tokenized assets on the XRP Ledger. The system automates loan mechanics on-chain while keeping credit decisions with human underwriters off-chain. Testing on a development network begins Monda…
TechCrunchThe startup has sold more than 130,000 units of its $129 device since last year. It offers free basic transcription and a $200 annual plan for advanced AI features.
CoinDeskStrategy approved a Digital Credit Capital Framework on June 29 authorizing up to $1 billion each in preferred securities and Class A common stock repurchases. The company also raised its preferred stock dividend rate to 12 percent effective July 1.
bbc.co.ukThe 23-year-old fast bowler reflected on guidance received while making his Test debut and returning to domestic T20 cricket. He is named in the squad to face India after taking two wickets in a recent Blast match.
news.sky.comApprovals fell short of the 63,000 estimate and the prior 65,900 reading. Net lending on dwellings and consumer credit also came in below expectations.
cnbc.comTotal consumer credit increased by $25 billion in March, reaching a new high of $5.14 trillion. Revolving credit rose $10 billion and non-revolving credit rose $15 billion.
Clark won the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills one week earlier amid open fan opposition. He opened the Travelers Championship with a 68 and credited improved fan support in Connecticut.
Techcrunch@techcrunch reported that Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO of the National Payments Corporation of India, discussed AI applications for UPI growth during Mumbai Tech Week 2026. He addressed user acquisition, fraud detection, credit access, and voice interfaces. UPI currently processes over…
Solar supplied 12.8 percent of U.S. electricity in May while coal fell to 12.2 percent. Federal actions have halted eight offshore wind projects and ended a residential solar tax credit.
interestingengineering.comThe facility credited with confirming the Higgs boson will pause operations to raise collision rates and expand dark matter research.
The Department of Health and Human Services reported that five million people dropped Affordable Care Act coverage for 2026. Enrollment declined after enhanced premium tax credits expired and average premiums doubled.
The GuardianBen Duckett said he lost about 6 kg after adopting a new fitness regime that included running for the first time. He scored 113 in the third Test against New Zealand after a four-week period away from the nets.
YonhapAmbassador Kang Kyung-wha spoke at the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the 76th anniversary of the 1950-53 conflict. She credited veterans with laying the foundation for the U.S.-South Korea alliance while noting North Korea's growing nuclear threat.