Income Opportunities and Passive Returns
Henderson Far East Income publishes net asset value update
Henderson Far East Income Limited has released its latest net asset value update for the period ending 26 October 2026. The disclosure highlights that NAV per share reflects market conditions ...
MREIT earnings climb as asset infusions expand property portfolio
Expanded property acquisitions are lifting MREIT, Inc.'s income base in 2026 as new retail and mixed-use assets begin contributing to rent. The real estate investment trust says its third-quarter ...
Megawide completes housing projects as it targets higher 2026 earnings
Megawide Construction Corp. is expanding its residential construction track record after completing P1.2 billion worth of horizontal housing projects in Bulacan and Cavite. The completed ...
Malaysia to adopt net disposable income approach for aid assessments from 2027
The government will implement a net disposable income approach in 2027 to assess eligibility for aid, taking household financial commitments into account rather than looking only at gross income ...
Malaysia assesses potential savings from voluntary fuel subsidy opt-outs
The debate over targeted subsidies in Malaysia has gained prominence as the government faces fuel costs projected to reach RM40 billion this year and allocates the same amount again in Budget ...
Deloitte chief pay rises as UK partnership overhaul cuts jobs and reshapes profit shares
Deloitte increases Richard Houston’s pay to £7.1 million in the 12 months to May 2026 as the firm reshapes its UK partnership model and trims its workforce. The rise comes as revenue in the UK ...
Foodbank Australia hunger report shows household food insecurity rising nationwide
Rising living costs and interest rate pressure are pushing more Australian households into food insecurity, with millions struggling to afford groceries alongside rent and utility bills. Foodbank ...
UK households face tax and childcare cliff-edge at £100,000 income threshold
Higher earners in the UK can face a sharp drop in take-home value once annual income moves above £100,000. The threshold reduces the tax-free personal allowance and, in England, can also remove ...
Weiss Ratings promotes DeFi yield strategy for liquid crypto assets
As decentralized finance products compete for retail capital, Weiss Ratings is marketing a crypto portfolio service focused on generating income from liquid digital assets. The offering highlights ...
Philippine coconut sector expects higher government bank borrowing as El Niño pressures farm incomes
Philippine coconut farmers are expected to draw more heavily on government-backed credit as El Niño threatens yields and household earnings. The Philippine Coconut Authority expects more than ...
UK tax reform pressure grows as IMF warns room for further rises is narrowing
Britain is approaching the limits of raising more revenue through higher taxes without reshaping how its system works. With the tax burden heading for a postwar high, the debate is shifting from ...
Wadeye mud crab venture expands commercial fishing operations in Northern Territory
A community-run mud crab business in Wadeye is expanding its commercial operations as the remote Northern Territory town seeks more local jobs and income sources. The venture now operates under a ...
Malaysia's cost-of-living plan outlines 429 measures through 2030
Malaysia has launched the National Cost of Living Action Plan 2030 to coordinate a five-year effort to ease cost-of-living pressures and improve people's well-being. The plan sets out 429 measures ...
Malaysia ready to shoulder fuel subsidies of up to RM45 billion a year
With global crude oil prices rising to between U.S.$120 and U.S.$130 a barrel, the government has kept the price of RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre. The move puts potential annual subsidy costs ...
UK mortgage market struggles to adapt to self-employed borrowers
Changing work patterns are leaving many UK borrowers with irregular incomes struggling to access home loans. Research indicates that self-employed applicants are especially likely to delay or ...
Financial Times to host Budget Q&A on personal finance implications
Households are weighing how the Budget could affect taxes, pensions, savings and investments ahead of a live reader discussion next week. The online session is scheduled for Thursday October 29 ...
Households balance investment risk with split savings strategies
Rising household cash flow after a preschool expense ended is prompting one family to reconsider how to allocate surplus money between liquid investments and emergency savings. Their debate ...
EU income inequality edges lower in 2025, Eurostat data show
Income distribution across the European Union is slightly more equal in 2025, with the bloc's Gini coefficient falling to 29.2 from 29.4 a year earlier. The latest reading still shows wide gaps ...
UK devolution plans outline mayoral tax powers in Budget push
The UK government is preparing to use next week’s Budget to show how its fiscal devolution plans could start reshaping funding for English mayoralties. The proposals are aimed at narrowing ...
Philippine consumers reject resilience narrative as cost pressures reshape spending
Rising living costs and financial strain are pushing many Filipino households to borrow for essentials and cut discretionary spending, challenging a long-standing narrative that consumers can ...
Canada expands family and caregiving benefit access across tax and income support programs
Canadian families and caregivers can access a broad mix of income support, tax credits and benefit programs tied to child care, disability, parental leave and caregiving needs. The available ...
