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Thirty-odd years ago, when I first entered the world of financial services, investment platforms were very much in their infancy. According to some definitions, they didn’t even exist. Today millions of individuals in the UK invest online. Some do so through platforms that allow them to work alongside their financial advisers, others through platforms that
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Chimera Investment Corp., a New York-based loan platform, agreed to acquire Santa Ana-based HomeXpress Mortgage Corp. from certain affiliates of Seer Capital Management’s credit fund business and management sellers. HomeXpress is an originator of mortgage loan products with a nationwide presence across 46 states and D.C. The transaction is expected to close during the fourth
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Earlier this offseason, Steelers owner Art Rooney II made it clear the team would prioritize selecting a quarterback early in the 2025 or ’26 draft. GM Omar Khan and Co. then waited until the sixth-round to add a passer (Will Howard) in April while awaiting a commitment on the part of Aaron Rodgers. In time for minicamp, Rodgers