UK services sector ‘close to stalling’ in November after Budget tax rises A survey found forthcoming rises in employers’ national insurance contributions weighed on firms’ appetite to hire new staff. Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024
MPs support national insurance hike for employers amid ‘jobs tax’ warning The Bill seeks to make changes to employers’ contributions from April 6 2025. The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024
BlackRock Makes $12 Billion Power Move - Agrees To Acquire HPS To Bolster Private Credit Offerings BlackRock to acquire HPS Investment Partners for $12 billion in BlackRock equity, creating a full-service, fiduciary provider of public and private asset management and technology solutions for insurance clients. Benzinga · Dec 3, 2024
The most expensive US property for sale is a mere $295m – and likely to flood The sprawling Florida mansion sits in one of the most vulnerable places in the US to climate-driven disasters The Guardian - US · Dec 3, 2024
The Wealth-Building Powers of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Health savings accounts could be the most underutilized wealth-building tool out there. Here’s who should use them and how to maximize their benefits. Kiplinger · Dec 3, 2024
Tesla China Sees Robust Demand In Q4, With Registrations Up 14.2% YoY So Far: Expert Says EV Giant On Track For 'Best Quarter Ever' Tesla's insurance registrations in China reached 18,600 units for the week ending Dec. 1, indicating robust demand in one of the electric vehicle maker's key markets, according to data shared by industry analysts. Benzinga · Dec 3, 2024
Drivers set for £50 car insurance saving next year, experts predict A new change from Labour could be good news for motorists The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024
South Africa’s poverty relief grant should be increased rather than paid to be more people – economists explain why South Africa’s unemployment rate stands at a staggering 33.5%, one of the highest in the world. Coupled with an alarming poverty rate – where more than half of the population lives on less than R1,558 (about US$88) a month – the socioeconomic landscape is dire. The Conversation · Dec 3, 2024
SNP and Plaid Cymru unite against employers’ National Insurance tax hike THE SNP and Plaid Cymru are to submit a cross-party amendment calling for the reversal of the National Insurance tax hike for public services,… The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2024
Man Who Pushed His Wife Into Sea For $1.65M Insurance Money Sentenced To Execution A man in China has been sentenced to the condemned row in China after pushing his wife overboard in an attempt to use her insurance money on prostitutes. The post Man Who Pushed His Wife Into Sea For $1.65M Insurance Money Sentenced To Execution first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Dec 2, 2024
Medicare agents might not recommend the best plans this year as profits take priority Curbing agents’ commissions may hurt beneficiaries. Fortune · Dec 2, 2024
Georgia Drivers in Majority-Black ZIP Codes Charged More for Car Insurance, Bombshell New Study Reveals A recent study by LendingTree has unveiled significant disparities in car insurance premiums for Georgia residents living in majority-Black ZIP codes. Latin Times · Dec 2, 2024
Motorists could save £50 on average following compensation change, firm predicts The estimate by actuaries from PwC was made following an announcement about a change to the personal injury discount rate. Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024
4 AI-Powered Fintechs Revolutionizing the Future of Finance AI revolutionizes industries with enhanced productivity, efficiency, transforming technology and medicine and driving breakthroughs in computing and discovery. MarketBeat · Dec 2, 2024
International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024 Salary Negotiation Secrets: 8 Top Benefits You Must Hold On To A thoughtful negotiation shows that you are not only practical but also invested in the company's success.
The Conversation · Dec 2, 2024 Climate shocks and the economy: we asked South Africa’s central bank what role it plays in bringing stability Climate change poses economic and social risks which can affect the workings of the financial system – the complex interaction of financial institutions and markets. Central banks, as the custodians of stable financial systems and stable prices (low, stable and predictable inflation), have a responsibility to ensure that financial systems…
AAP · Dec 2, 2024 Climate damage: $7 trillion hit to standard of living Living standards will suffer further as extreme weather hits households and businesses, an investor group warns, with insurance already out of reach for some.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024 Boss of takeover target Direct Line wants time to turn around insurer New management at struggling firm, which rejected £3.3bn bid from Aviva, ‘making excellent progress’, says CEO
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024 Could Tenbury Wells be the first UK town centre abandoned over climate change? Worcestershire town has been flooded seven times in past four years and shop owners can no longer afford insurance
AAP · Nov 30, 2024 NDIS fraud crackdown gets $110m boost Criminals, charlatans and dodgy providers attempting to defraud the National Disability Insurance Scheme will face a tougher fraud detection system.
Kiplinger · Nov 29, 2024 The Key to Choosing the Right Annuity: Do Your Homework Here are some of the pros and cons of annuities, along with an explanation of the different types. Which might work for you?
Kiplinger · Nov 29, 2024 Are You Annoyed That You Have to Buy Car or Home Insurance? Maybe instead of considering car and home insurance extra expenses that you don't benefit from, think about how those policies protect your investment instead.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024 5 home maintenance mistakes that could cause costly repairs this winter Taking some time to check over the state of a property now could help households to avoid a winter chill on their finances.
inkl · Nov 29, 2024 What Every Driver in Philadelphia Should Know About Accident Claims Even if you’re the most careful person, you might still find yourself involved in a car accident in such a busy city as Philadelphia. Being involved in a car accident as a driver can be a confusing and stressful experience. Just imagine how much you have to think about within…
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024 Charities in ‘real danger’ due to employers’ national insurance rise, Tories say The shadow culture secretary said the Government’s ‘charity tax’ will cost the sector £1.4 billion.