2+ hour, 58+ min ago   (329+ words) BERLIN, Aug 16 (Reuters) – German companies slashed investments in the United States to a three-year low in the first half of 2026, as Trump administration policies fed ​uncertainty between the transatlantic trading partners. First-half direct investments plunged ‌by nearly two-thirds year-on-year to…...

6+ hour, 29+ min ago   (758+ words) Thousands of pension savers have received more than £50 million in tax refunds from HMRC in just three months, with an expert warning people not to ignore an unexpectedly large tax deduction. Around 12,500 savers received refunds, meaning the average repayment was…...

31+ min ago   (304+ words) Dear Liz: My two grandchildren are in middle school and are expected to attend college. I’d like to contribute to 529 plans for them, possibly making five years’ worth of contributions at once. Should I contribute to the plans their parents…...

25+ min ago   (342+ words) A healthy bank balance provides undeniable peace of mind. Knowing you can effortlessly cover unexpected bills, routine living costs, or urgent crises brings genuine psychological relief. However, hoarding excessive cash in a standard savings account past a certain point shifts…...

31+ min ago   (863+ words) According to rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, mortgage rates are generally lower than last week. The current 30-year fixed rate rose by 3 basis points to 6.54%, the 15-year fixed rate fell by 15 basis points to 5.86%, and the 5/1 ARM fell by…...

1+ hour, 37+ min ago   (313+ words) Amanda Cheesley Deputy Editor August 17, 2026 The firm said that the new global head of wealth planning's background will be a tremendous asset to its franchise as it raises its service and advisory capabilities for its UHNW clients globally. Citi Wealth…...

30+ min ago   (806+ words) Published on Aug. 16, 2026 Got thousands of dollars in the bank and want to earn more on every penny? If so, a CIT Platinum Savings account is for you. Want to learn more? Here's what to know about CIT Platinum Savings,…...

52+ min ago   (1397+ words) Treasury rule: Treat China as a controlled payment environment with multiple settlement paths, not as a destination selected from a dropdown. For a supplier, the key question is often whether the beneficiary can receive CNY directly through a bank route....

1+ hour, 31+ min ago   (177+ words) New research has revealed how Devon compares with the rest of the UK for producing Premium Bonds winners. The study, from Bitz.io, ranked every UK county and nation by the number of high-value winners (every prize of £1,000 or more)…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago   (230+ words) Wealth Briefing Reviewing news headlines and conversations with industry figures, it is hard to avoid noticing how major banks in Asia are talking a lot about hiring for client-facing and other roles. With cost pressures ever present, it also explains…...