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Inflation – the rise in consumer prices – is a slow erosion of your money over time. Prior to 2021, the United States had not seen annual underlying inflation well above 3% for nearly 25 years, says Michael Ashton, managing director of Enduring Investments, an investment and advisory firm in …

Greenstein Bill to Establish New Jersey Small Business Indoor Air Quality Management Support Program Moves Forward Trenton– In an effort to improve air quality for New Jersey small business employees, the Senate Labor Committee today proposed legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein that would establish the “Management Support Program Indoor …

Some housing markets are at higher risk of a downturn than others in the United States, as homeowners owe more on their homes than they are worth, and incomes are used to pay a higher percentage of housing costs. (iStock) Three states have housing markets at highest risk of downturn …

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this quarterly report and with our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Some of the …

TRENTON – Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride today announced that more than 300,000 New Jersey residents have purchased health insurance from Get Covered New Jersey (GetCovered.NJ.gov) so far during the open enrollment period, an increase of 21% over last year. The number of residents enrolled in coverage …

TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Labor said Thursday the state has seen a resurgence in recent weeks in fraudulent attempts to rip off the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. Peter Brady, deputy secretary of the Labor Department, told a joint hearing of the House and Senate Commerce Committees of an …

Transactions Senior Living Residences expands to Connecticut Massachusetts-based Senior Living Residences has taken over management of Ridgefield Station Senior Living, an assisted living and memory care community in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Ridgefield Station, formerly Atria Ridgefield operated by Atria Senior Living, represents the first SLR community in Connecticut. Sales Grandbridge Real …

Newswise – MORRISTOWN, NJ – JANUARY 18, 2021 – Increased access and cybersecurity have never been more important to the delivery of care than in today’s healthcare environment. To help improve the patient experience while providing enhanced online security, Atlantic Health System, a nationally recognized leader in high-quality, innovative healthcare, …

Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS number 1681276, referred to as “Credible” below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we promote the products of our partner lenders who pay us for our services, all opinions are ours. The latest …

By Debbie White As health workers begin to see their hospitals being overwhelmed by this omicron wave, an increase that rivals that first terrible peak in March, April and May 2020, they feel a terrifying sense of déjà vu. Once again, healthcare workers feel abandoned by the very people who …

Governor Hochul announces billion dollar small business bailout, bolsters New York’s economic recovery Skip to main content Your browser does not support iframes Governor Hochul announces billion dollar small business bailout, bolsters New York’s economic recovery New tax credit will provide relief for small businesses with COVID-related capital expenditures Small …

Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS number 1681276, referred to as “Credible” below, is to give you the tools and the confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we promote the products of our partner lenders who pay us for our services, all opinions are ours. The …

OAK RIDGE, NJ and CRANBURY, NJ, December 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. (“Lakeland & CloseCurlyDoubleQuote;) (NASDAQ: LBAI), the parent company of Lakeland Bank, and 1st Bancorp Constitution (“1st Incorporation ”) (NASDAQ: FCCY), the parent company of 1st Constitution Bank, announced that on December 10, 2021, the Federal …

(Left to Right) Colin Newman, Director, Public Policy, Amazon; Dan Lynch, vice president of state and local government affairs, United Airlines; Jose Lozano, President and CEO, Choose New Jersey. By Jim Pytell, Editor December 1, 2021 According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, October marked the tenth consecutive …

Special report November 18, 2021 12:00 The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns in 2020 led to over 9 million American workers are losing their jobs. Of those who did not, some suffered pay cuts or had their working hours reduced. This has strained the ability of many Americans to meet …

I’m a fan of Rutgers football and got my masters degree from the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University. Nonetheless, I’m also really concerned that the sports program (mainly football) has been bleeding scarlet ink since Rutgers joined the Big Ten Conference in July 2014. According to an in-depth …

By Wardell Sanders A bill to amend state laws on telehealth / telemedicine (“telehealth” for short) (S-2559) is currently on the governor’s desk awaiting action. The bill has been described by some supporters as necessary for the continued existence of telehealth in New Jersey. But make no mistake, COVID-19 has …

By Amélie Ramirez and Maisha Simmons The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on children in ways we can’t even fully understand – from the uncertainties of distance learning and social isolation to the economic and health challenges that put their families on hard test. Today, this toll on the …

New Jersey, United States, – The Flood Insurance Market The report focuses on economic developments and consumer spending trends in different countries for the forecast period 2021 to 2028. The research further reveals which countries and regions will have a better reputation in the coming years. Apart from this, the …

Enter Wall Street with StreetInsider Premium. Claim your 1-week free trial here. FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., October 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL) (tollbrothers.com), the nation’s leading luxury home builder, today announced that Scott D. Stowell has was elected to its Board of Directors effective November 1, …

By the New Jersey Economic Development Authority on October 13, 2021 Hispanics have become the largest minority group in the United States and are the second fastest growing group in the country behind Asian Americans. This huge increase in population is clearly linked to economic growth, as Hispanic households now …

Transformation of Seaside Heights into a family resort Seaside Heights is set to become a family-friendly resort, with several redevelopment projects underway Doug Hood, Asbury Park Press SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Are real estate investors finally discovering Seaside Heights? Asked about the current development, Mayor Anthony Vaz and Mike Loundy, a …

2021 OCT 08 (NewsRx) – By a Journalist-Staff News Editor at CDC and FDA daily – Ambette Health Market Insurance, the national leader in terms of registrations and market share, is expanding its affordable health insurance offer to New Jersey. During the next open registration period of this year (ongoing …

A basket of baseballs for batting practice are seen at the 1931 Old Municipal Stadium before the start of a Minor League game between the Hagerstown Suns hometown and the Kannapolis Intimidators, in Hagerstown, Maryland, on August 9, 2014. The manager of the bullies is Pete Rose, Jr., the son …

Purchasing professional liability insurance or renewing a policy is something that rarely appears on an accountant’s work list. Yet there are many areas where this choice can have consequences that go beyond normal day-to-day decisions in an accounting practice. “A CPA can spend their entire career building their brand, but …

The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled an increase in demand among home buyers that is only now starting to show signs of slowing down. This historic demand has coincided with low borrowing costs, a limited housing stock and labor and material bottlenecks that have hampered new construction. These factors have pushed …

NEWARK, New Jersey, September 27, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Ambette Health Marketplace Insurance, the national leader in terms of registrations and market share, is expanding its affordable health insurance offerings to New Jersey. During the next open registration period of this year (ongoing November, 1st – January 31, 2022), …

By Brian K. Bridges and David J. Socolow The rising cost of getting a college degree was an issue long before the COVID-19 pandemic. New Jersey is easing this burden by investing in an innovative College Promise program, expanding Tuition Assistance Grants (TAG) and the launch of education savings and …

By Joyce Hanson (September 24, 2021, 8:57 p.m. EDT) – A Pittsburgh restaurant has asked a Pennsylvania federal court to stay its lawsuit for insurance coverage for losses from the pandemic, saying the Third Circuit is now considering a group of appeals that could resolve most of the issues in …

Special report September 24, 2021 2:00 p.m. The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled an increase in demand among homebuyers who only now starts at show to signns of slowing down. This historic demand has coincided with low borrowing costs, a limited housing stock and labor and material bottlenecks that have hampered …

Special report September 22, 2021 5:00 p.m. The share of Americans under 65 without health insurance fell every youar between 2010, when the Affordable Care Act was enacted, and 2016, when President Barack Obama stepped down. Although the rate of uninsured in the United States among Americans under 65 stood …

By Bill Wichert (September 22, 2021, 4:18 p.m. EDT) – Two New Jersey federal judges in separate lawsuits have found virus exclusions from insurance policies preventing policyholders from covering losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, handing victories to units of Travelers and The Hartford. U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp …

FAIRFIELD, NJ, September 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ GS: KRNY) (the “Company”), the holding company of Kearny Bank, today announced that the board of directors has authorized a new share repurchase plan to acquire up to 7,602,021 shares, or approximately 10% of the outstanding common shares …

What’s the best way for the New Jersey economy to be revitalized and recharged from the disruption caused by COVID? New report offers recommendations for rebuilding Garden State’s workforce in a post-pandemic economy. Chrissy Buteas, director of government affairs for the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, said that over …

The share of Americans under 65 without health insurance declined each year between 2010, when the Affordable Care Act was enacted, and 2016, when President Barack Obama left. Although the U.S. uninsured rate among Americans under 65 has increased over the years since, it remains well below reported figures of …

NEWARK, NJ – A man in Middlesex County, New Jersey was arrested today on charges relating to his role in fraudulently obtaining $ 1.3 million in loans from the Federal Check Protection Program Payroll (PPP) and Disaster Economic Loans (EIDL), Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today. Jordan C. …

Dionisio Cucuta What do you do when the military declares you unfit for work due to post-traumatic stress disorder and other conditions resulting from six years in the US Marine Corps? For Dionisio Cucuta, the answer was clear: create a nonprofit organization that helps other veterans develop their skills for …

After a year and a half of the COVID-19 pandemic, many policies put in place to protect landlords and tenants are coming to an end, and this fall could see a wave of foreclosures and evictions as a result. From the start of the pandemic, policymakers adopted measures to protect …

USDA is on track to provide a record level of support for rural working capital and other business capital needs in fiscal 2021. The Department has invested $ 1.2 billion in loan guarantees to help rural businesses in 41 states, Guam and the Virgin Islands. These investments – made through …

The result of Yokohama’s mayor election cast another shadow over Japan’s ambitions to build massive casino complexes, a dynamic that was already under strain due to the withdrawal of interest from key foreign players in the in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Takeharu Yamanaka, a former professor at Yokohama …

New Jersey, United States, – The Personal loan market Size and forecast to 2028, this report provides an analysis of the impact of the COVID19 epidemic on the key points influencing the growth of the market. In addition, the personal loan market segments (by major players, types, applications and major …

LOS ANGELES, Aug 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC) (“Hanmi”), the holding company of Hanmi Bank, today announced the closing of its subscribed public offering for a total principal amount of $ 110 million of its 3.750% floating rate subordinated notes ( the “Notes”) due 2031. …

Credit: (AP Photo / LM Otero)File photo: A doctor prepares for an online visit with a patient from their home workstation. For Pamela Dyer, a 48-year-old Farmingdale resident, telehealth has provided an essential lifeline to well-being during the pandemic lockdown last year, according to representatives from Easterseas NJ, which provides …

Law360 (Aug 4, 2021, 12:03 a.m. EDT) – Intrepid by a year of upheaval brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest, Gibbons PC of New Jersey reached new frontiers in his signature practice areas to win an unprecedented appeal victory in a high-profile white-collar case and advancing one …

Almost half of all Americans with health insurance are covered by their employer. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, millions of Americans lost their jobs, and nearly 30% of the United States residents lost their health insurance coverage. While many have returned to work, health insurance coverage levels are likely …

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ALBANY – About a third of New Yorkers get their health insurance through the state exchange, and there are now higher benefits for income-eligible residents, as well as almost free coverage for those who have touched the state. unemployment this year. NY State of Health, the official marketplace for the …

Detroit Pistons ticket holders with premium court-side seating will no longer have to venture into the lobby of Little Caesars Arena for a beer, cocktail, or meal this coming season. The Pistons plan to open a three-row full-service bar behind the basket near the visiting team’s bench, the first outdoor …

Eida Arito loved to travel from her house in Totowa to her real home: Villa Victoria in Montclair. The restaurant owner has spent nearly 23 years making her Park Street store a staple for local pizza. Its slices of chicken parmesan have become legendary; a constant contender for the best …

In recent years, many laws have been proposed and enacted in New Jersey that impact healthcare. This year is no exception, with some benefiting providers or patients and others increasing the regulatory burden on providers. Over the past few months, the New Jersey State Senate and Assembly have passed some …

23 Democrats asked the Education Department how it would protect borrower wages when student loan payments resume. They cited how nearly half of borrowers with delinquent loans cannot get back to good creditworthiness. Democrats fear that borrowers will be “plunged back into repayment” in October without long-term help. See more …

The real estate market is on fire. Demand has exploded. People quickly moved from the expensive cities on the east and west coasts to those in the interior with a perceived better quality of life. The COVID-19 pandemic has helped speed up the process. Millions of Americans can work from …

(PRINCETON, NJ) – Friends of Abbott Marshlands possesses announced the limited reopening of the Tulpehaking Nature Center over the weekend. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday from now until the end of August. In the current photographic exhibition, “The wisdom of …

If Freedom Mortgage founder and CEO Stanley Middleman wants to invest in Cleveland Indians, he certainly has the money to do so. While there is no definitive information on Stanley Middleman’s net worth, The Wall Street Journal reports that his company is valued at over $ 1 billion. In 2016, …

The saying “Think globally, act locally” has a parallel in the way news is received. Headlines emphasizing the big news can seem to imply that important events or acts are happening far away, not in our backyards. It is true whether they are international or digital sources, the national or …

The deal is a historic rental moment for Somerset Development, the Holmdel, New Jersey-based real estate company that purchased the abandoned campus in 2019 with a plan to spend $ 200 million to turn it into a use destination. mixed where people would work, shop, dine and ultimately live. Finding …

Burlington County Launches Program to Provide Mortgage Assistance and Utilities to Households Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic MOUNT HOLLY – Burlington County Commissioners have announced a new program to help county homeowners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Burlington County CARES Act program funded by the US Department of Housing and …

“Bachelor Nation” fell in love with a loan. Several notable names on the ABC show are heating up after receiving money from the government’s paycheck protection program during the pandemic. On June 28, reports showed that former “Bachelorette” manager Tayshia Adams received a bailout of $ 20,833 for her one-man …

The American healthcare system operates differently from many others around the world, characterized by high costs to the individual. In fact, it’s the higher prices of drugs, treatments, and hospital procedures that cause the United States to spend more on healthcare than any other developed country in the world, according …

In a rare (partial) business interruption gain for a COVID-19 insured, the New Hampshire Superior Court issued a partial summary judgment for a hotel company seeking to recover business interruption losses from eight different insurance companies. (Photo: gumpapa / Adobe Stock) Several hotels owned by Schleicher & Stebbins Hotels have …

FAIR LAWN, NJ and FREEHOLD, NJ, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Columbia Bank, MHC, Columbia Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLBK) and Columbia Bank (collectively, “Columbia”), and Freehold MHC, Freehold Bancorp and Freehold Bank (collectively, “Freehold”) announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Pursuant to the merger …

NEWARK, NJ – A man in Maryland was arrested today for fraudulently obtaining more than $ 500,000 in COVID-19 relief funds, Acting Prosecutor Rachael A. Honig said. Mohamed Kamara, 40, of Greenbelt, Md., Is charged with wire fraud. He is scheduled to appear by video conference this afternoon before US …

Thea Gleason juggles jobs to support her family of four in Little Egg Harbor, supplementing her salary as a high school English teacher with a second job in a warehouse. She’s also usually a waitress, but that gig fell apart when the COVID pandemic hit, slashing her income. So his …

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Toll Brothers, Inc. (: TOL) (TollBrothers.com), the nation’s leading luxury home builder, today announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend report to shareholders. The dividend of $ 0.17 per share will be paid on July 23, …

By Patrick Woodall and Milly Silva As COVID-19 swept through New Jersey nursing homes, residents and workers fell ill and died, families struggled to get basic information about loved ones, and caregivers rightly were terrified of bringing the virus back to their own families. What few people have realized is …

By Ryan P. Haygood When New Jersey celebrates June 10 as a public holiday for the first time on Saturday, people from across the state will gather in Newark with a clear message: It’s time to say “the word.” This word is “repairs”. Juneteenth – also known as Freedom Day …

BLOOMINGDALE – A ceremony in preparation for nearly a decade is scheduled for Saturday at Sloan Park. After a million dollar renovation and flood control project followed by delays related to the pandemic, city officials are expected to officially reopen Sloan Park at an event at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. …

A federal judge suspended a loan license program for farmers of color in response to a lawsuit alleging the program discriminated against white farmers. Milwaukee U.S. District Court Judge William Griesbach on Thursday issued a temporary restraining order to suspend programs for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, the Milwaukee Journal …

TOWNHOLD FREEHOLD – Alicia Scardigno almost died during childbirth in 2006. But because she received blood transfusions, she survived. “If someone didn’t donate, I wouldn’t be here today,” Scardigno said. Due to his experience, Scardigno wanted to donate blood. But she was nervous about returning to donate blood during the …

Insurance giant UnitedHealthcare is cracking down on emergency room visits with a new policy effective July 1 that the American Hospital Association says will put patients’ health at risk and threaten them with financial penalties. The American College of Emergency Physicians said it fears the change will prevent patients from …

Real estate is one of the few sectors to have thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales of existing homes in 2020 hit their highest levell in almost a a decade and a half – and increasing demand has pushed up house prices. Median home sales hit a decades-long high of …

Credit: Dennis Carr from Flickr (CC BY 2.0)Photo file New Jersey lawmakers are pushing to prevent an expected flood of evictions and foreclosures for rent or mortgage default during the COVID-19 pandemic. The evictions were legally suspended by an order in council from Governor Phil Murphy. But that protection expires …

Thomas Trutschel | Photo library | Getty Images Inflation is here and higher interest rates could ensue – much to the delight of savers who have endured very low returns on cash and other safe investments since the Great Recession. But inflation is a double-edged sword. The higher prices that …

Like most industries today, consumer finance service companies are significantly affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Troutman Pepper has developed a COVID-19 Resource Center to guide clients through this unprecedented global health challenge. We regularly update this site with COVID-19 news and developments, recommendations from leading healthcare organizations, and tools …

Receive instant alerts when news about your stocks is available. Claim your 1-week free trial for StreetInsider Premium here. CLINTON, NJ, June 1, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Unity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNTY), the parent company of Unity Bank, was New Jersey’s top-ranked community bank on the recent publication American banker …

By John F. McKeon The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a loss of focus on rising pharmaceutical drug prices. The industry that produces vaccines to protect our health and facilitate a return to a more favorable quality of life is laudable. However, in the first six months of 2020, when …

With the extended tax season behind us and the potential end of the COVID-19 pandemic coming, tax professionals are considering a potential lull in business. What are they currently doing to fill their pipelines? Do they even have to do it? Pandemic relief has put “a lot of work” in …

Although SL Green rents premises to tenants in many industries, it has a strong concentration in the financial services industry. This is a potential concern. If this sector needs less office space in the future, this could have a significant impact on the occupancy level and rental rates of SL …

By Al Titone, District Manager of SBA New Jersey May 25, 2021 As small businesses strive to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, many may look to international trade to expand revenue opportunities. May is International Trade Month, which is the perfect opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs to regain …

Founders: Nick Desai, Dr Renee DuaCEO: Scott VertreesLaunched: 2014Headquarter: Los AngelesFunding: $ 200 millionEvaluation: N / AIndustry: Health carePrevious appearances on the Disruptor 50 roster: 1 (n ° 13 in 2020) Virtual doctor visits are likely to remain a popular option after the pandemic, as patients and doctors alike reap …

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Sales jumped nearly 50% in the first quarter of 2021 at this mysterious $ 100 million New Jersey deli company – but that was just $ 5,305 worth of sandwiches, soda and crisps, a new filing has revealed. financial Monday. Losses also jumped dramatically at deli owner Hometown International, rising …

Copyright 2021 PR Newswire. All rights reserved05/24/2021 EDISON, NJ, May 24, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Indecomm Global Services, a leading provider of automation, outsourcing, compliance and technology services to the US mortgage industry, enjoyed a record year of growth in its fiscal year that is finished in March 2021, …

Two residents of Camden County have fraudulently obtained federal Paycheck Protection Program (P3) loans and economic disaster loans (EIDL) totaling $ 1.4 million, federal prosecutors alleged Thursday. Stephen Bennett, 45, of Berlin, New Jersey, and Rhonda Thomas, 36, of Sicklerville, have each been charged with one count of conspiracy to …

CAMDEN, NJ – Two residents of Camden County, New Jersey have been charged with their role in fraudulently obtaining federal Paycheck Protection Program (P3P) loans and economic disaster loans ( EIDL) totaling $ 1.4 million, acting U.S. lawyer Rachael A. Honig announced today. Stephen Bennett, 45, of Berlin, New Jersey, …

Assemblies vow to fight for COVID-19 relief for small businesses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TRENTON, May 5, 2020 – As part of the Small Business Day, NFIB members here in New Jersey have taken on several issues that would be devastating for small business owners in the state.: the need for …

Endorsements on home equity conversion mortgages (HECMs) fell in March, falling 0.8% to 4,187 loans. It’s yet another month with over 4,000 loans, marking a very slight reduction in volume from the last drop recorded earlier this year. HECM volume had previously trended downward in the final months of 2020 …

The management responsibility market faces significant challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, but will benefit from increased market entry capacity, a brokerage executive said. Even before the pandemic, the industry faced several challenges, including an increase in class actions and early hikes in premiums and retainers, said Christine Williams, CEO of …

NEW JERSEY – Governor Murphy has signed seven New Jersey bills, one of which addresses mental health issues amid the COVID pandemic (see list below). Murphy signed Law A3548 this week, which will require private insurers, the state health insurance plan, and the school employee health care program to put …

Small businesses and nonprofits hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic are now eligible for additional support of less than $ 5 billion Small business administration program The new series of economic disaster loans, known as Targeted Supplemental Advances, are available to up to 1 million small businesses and nonprofits with …

A year after the COVID-19 pandemic blurred the Triple Crown schedule, the sport will once again be in the national spotlight on the first Saturday in May with the 147th Kentucky Derby. But as the nation’s top coaches take center stage at Churchill Downs, this is in stark contrast to …

* Around 30 billion euros in loans for “vacation” maturing * Banks offer lower repayment plans to keep loans performing * The central bank predicts that 8-10 billion euros in loans could go wrong ATHENS, March 3 (Reuters) – Greek banks plan to return borrowers to normal debt service schedules …

India has strongly supported Iraq’s request for the UN to observe the country’s parliamentary elections in October, saying it supports any process that respects the sovereignty of the Gulf nation and strengthens democratic exercise. India’s Permanent Representative to United Nations Ambassador TS Tirumurti, speaking at the UN Security Council briefing …

The massive macro-financial shock caused by the COVID-19 pandemic precipitated an unprecedented global recession and put the financial sector under pressure. In an effort to mitigate the impact, financial sector authorities around the world have responded by implementing a wide range of supportive measures to keep core markets functioning well …

By Suvashree Ghosh The last stronghold of India’s $ 1.6 trillion banking sector faces a test of its resilience as private lenders brace for erosion in growth and loan quality due to the coronavirus. Follow the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here The strongest private banks in the country …

The state’s consumer advocate says the COVID-19 pandemic justifies the diversion of funds to bill payment programs. The Ohio Consumer Advocate is asking state regulators to divert funding for two utility energy efficiency programs to help with bill payments due to the COVID-19 crisis. The Ohio Office of the Consumer …

The All India Bank Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC) and All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) disagree with the Indian government’s plan to divest its stake in banks. According to them, the sale of the government’s stake in public sector banks and Life Insurance Corporate (LIC) would threaten the stability of the …

The U.S. Space Command said on Wednesday it was following a Russian-led direct-ascension anti-satellite missile (DA-ASAT) test to prove whether it can interfere with or destroy satellites in low earth orbit. “Russia’s DA-ASAT test provides another example that threats to US and allied space systems are real, serious and growing,” …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured Monday that everyone would be vaccinated and no one would be left behind. The statements came in an interview with Economic times, days after the BJP promised free vaccination in its election manifesto in Bihar. “First and foremost, I want to assure the nation that …

Greater Alliance offers several refinancing options, with different terms, including 10, 15, 20 and 30 year mortgages. The credit union, which serves customers in Passaic and Bergen counties, also offers a variable rate loan. Are you looking to lower your monthly bills, while possibly reducing your long-term debt? Greater Alliance …