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Conversion of San Jose tower from offices to homes starts to emerge

SAN JOSE — A project to convert a historic tower in downtown San Jose from offices to housing is starting to take shape — a proposal that could bring a rooftop restaurant to the iconic highrise, city documents show. The Bank of Italy tower at 12 South First Street in downtown San Jose is headed towards a wide-ranging conversion to transform offices into residential units on the vast majority of the 13-story building’s floors, according to a proposal on file with city officials. Canada-based mega-developer Westbank and San Jose-based local developer Urban Community, which is headed up by real estate entrepreneurs Gary Dillabough and…

There's still one glimmer of hope left for our sluggish economy

Business To misquote the phrase originally coined by Bill Clinton adviser James Carville...“it’s growth stupid.” Unless and until this Government can point to some sustained upward momentum in national output Rishi Sunak may as well order the removal vans and hand over the keys to Keir Starmer today. Without growth — and I do not mean eking out a miserable 0.1% a quarter — the Prime Minister cannot hope to claim that the Conservatives are the only party that can be trusted with the economy. Without that he is doomed. Labour may not yet have offered up many big economic ideas of their own, but they do not need to. If they get lucky,…

HSBC slashes mortgage rates to below 4% as ‘price war’ heats up

HSBC has announced that it will be cutting its mortgage rates to below 4% ramping up the mortgage "rates war". The high street bank says its new deals will be introduced tomorrow (Thursday, January 4) and will include a two-year fixed remortgage deal for 4.49% and a five-year deal for 3.94% for those borrowing up to 60% of the property value. HSBC is the latest high street lender to announce major cuts to its fixed rate deals. Those looking for a longer fix can also get the ten-year fixed rate which starts at 3.99%. An HSBC spokesperson said: "Our new fixed mortgage rates will see significant cuts across the board which will be a…

Fortune Or Fiction: Adam Niman Reveals Insights Into Insurance And Infinite…

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Navigating the Path to Becoming an Investment Banker: Essential Qualifications…

Share Tweet Share Share Email Introduction The investment banking industry stands as a dynamic and lucrative field that attracts individuals with a passion for finance, strategy, and analytics. Aspiring investment bankers embark on a challenging journey, requiring a unique blend of qualifications and skills to thrive in this competitive landscape. In this guest post, we will explore the Investment Banker Qualifications : Educational Qualifications The foundation of a successful career in investment banking begins with a relevant undergraduate degree in finance, economics, business, or mathematics. A solid educational background…