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The improbable careers of Vladimir Putin’s bodyguards  The Economist

VLADIMIR PUTIN was asleep upstairs when the bear arrived. The Russian president's bodyguard, Alexey Dyumin, stared at the creature through the glass doors ...

REITs: asset classes and activity comparisons  Lexology

One of the highlights of Malta's Budget 2019 was the announcement that the government intended to launch a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)…

FBI investigating Deutsche Bank after money-laundering report  WUSA9.com

Some suspicious transactions involve Jared Kushner's family real estate company and Russians, according to a report.

America’s 25 least affordable housing markets: California home to 17 of them  USA TODAY

Housing affordability in the United States is getting worse, with some experts even calling it a crisis. According to a new housing report, median home prices in ...

Iola Father's Day Fire of 1999 wiped out part of downtown 20 years ago  Stevens Point Journal

The fire changed the face of the central Wisconsin village in the decades that followed and remains vivid in the memories of its residents.

Hedge funds are struggling to find a role  Financial Times

Hedge funds are under pressure. John Paulson, the fund manager made famous by his lucrative crisis-era bets against US mortgages is closing his London ...

Report: FBI Looking at Deutsche Bank, Money Laundering Controls  VOA News

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation is examining whether Deutsche Bank complied with laws meant to stop money laundering, a person with knowledge of ...

BlueBay Swept Up by Wave of Divorces in Private Debt Market  Bloomberg

In an almost classic 'seven-year itch' style split, BlueBay Asset Management's private debt team will start a new life with Dyal Capital Partners in September.

Marsh bolsters real estate practice in the UK  Insurance Business

Broking stalwart Tim Scoble (pictured) has made the switch to Marsh. Appointed as chief executive of Marsh's UK real estate practice, the three-decade industry ...

Weekly Edge: Europe Signals A Possible Rate Cut In July  Seeking Alpha

Mario Draghi announced that the ECB could roll out *fresh* stimulus as soon as July. Central banks in the Asia-Pacific region have also been reducing rates.

How do busy real estate agents grow an Instagram following? Listen in to hear this luxe broker's top two favorite apps for posting and tracking data on the social media mammoth.

FBI enquires into Deutsche ties to Trump's son-in-law — reports  Financial News

The FBI is looking into Germany's Deutsche Bank after complaints it ignored suspicious activity, including some involving the real-estate firm run by President ...

China’s Dalian Wanda Plans Singapore REIT Listing  The Wall Street Journal

Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda is planning to list a real-estate business in Singapore, in a deal that could value that collection of properties at more than ...

With great schedule flexibility comes great responsibility. Sure, you set up your own schedule and don’t have a boss looking over your shoulder, micromanaging your every move. But you probably work more weekends than the average person. Here are a few tips for making the most of your weekend while still killing it.

In a busy market full of smart consumers, you only have a short window to grab buyers’ attention and get them into your open house. Here are some crucial tips for getting buyers in the door and keeping them long enough to fall in love with the home.

Liqid gives investors access to real estate investments  Investment Europe

Berlin-based Fintech Liqid has given its customers access to professional investments in real estate from 200,000 euros investment volume. After private equity ...

Amazon's IMDb TV to come to Europe later in 2019  Silicon Canals

This article will take you 3 minute(s) to read. Amazon has announced some new moves for its free streaming video channel IMDb TV, formerly known as IMDb ...

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. Has $565,000 Position in Northstar Realty Europe Corp (NYSE:NRE)  Tech Know Bits

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. reduced its holdings in Northstar Realty Europe Corp (NYSE:NRE) by 37.9% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in ...

Northern Ireland estate agent and partner find dream home in sun on hit TV show  Belfast Telegraph

A Co Down estate agent and his partner will appear in the popular TV series A Place in the Sun, searching for a house in Spain.

Who owns what in Ireland’s property market?  The Irish Times

Getting a fix on risk in the changing commercial property sector.