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Compliance, Servicing, Mortgage Reset Tools; February and March Events and Education How are we halfway done with January already? Wasn’t it just New Year’s? Some lenders slow down in the winter, but I am hearing reports of great Decembers and Januarys. Wanna fire up your sales team? Here’s an article: “The golden handcuffs are slipping in the U.S. housing market.” As industry vets knew they would eventually, borrowers with “once-in-a-lifetime” rates are refinancing, or selling houses with those mortgages on them. There is a lot of news and change, both locally and globally, for originators to follow, and the…

TLDR: Jorge Figueira allegedly laundered approximately one billion dollars using cryptocurrency and shell companies. The FBI traced funds through multiple crypto wallets to individuals and businesses in high-risk jurisdictions. Figueira converted cash to cryptocurrency then back to dollars through liquidity providers to conceal origins. If convicted of conspiracy to launder money, Figueira faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.    Jorge Figueira, a 59-year-old Venezuelan national, faces federal money laundering charges in the Eastern District of Virginia.  The U.S. Department of Justice alleges he orchestrated a scheme involving approximately one billion dollars in illicit funds.  Authorities claim…

Chris Smith/BGR In February 2026, Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra may debut with a new OLED panel that contains a built-in privacy layer. The screen can adjust its viewing angle so people other than the smartphone user can’t see what’s on it. The Galaxy S26 Ultra may be the only Galaxy S26 model to feature the new display. Called Flex Magic Pixel, the technology was first demoed at MWC 2024. Samsung Display’s booth showcased several OLED panel innovations at the show, including foldable display prototypes for phones and laptops, rollable screens like…

Key Takeaways Interest rate hikes can make cash investments more appealing compared to stocks.The stock market’s long-term trend shows gains, despite short-term volatility.Dollar-cost averaging in stocks can reduce risk during volatile market conditions.Asset allocation should consider personal risk tolerance and investment goals.Monitoring market conditions is crucial for deciding between cash and stock investments. In the years following the 2008 financial crisis, stocks experienced a prolonged bull market, generating positive returns for several years. Those returns were high enough to draw many investors to the equity markets. This, coupled with the low interest rates offered on savings accounts, drew more investors…

Brendan Callan is the CEO of FXCM and Tradu, having joined in 2001.Financial advice is no longer restricted to professionals and high-net-worth individuals. According to Lloyds Banking Group, 56% of surveyed U.K. adults used AI to help manage their money in the past year, demonstrating the transformative potential of this new technology in personal finance. For retail investors, AI is opening up insights and analytical power that were once locked behind the doors of large institutional firms, reshaping the way everyday people access financial information and make their own personal finance decisions. However, this creates a whole new challenge for…

By Muzammil Rawjani, Founder of Software Orca, delivering mobile, custom, and AI-powered software solutions.”It feels like the system is coding with me.” This was the comment one of my senior engineers made while we were shipping a critical module for one of our Fortune 500 clients. This comment, although simple, captures the shift many engineering leaders are living through. There is no doubt that AI has made development faster, but more importantly, the entire paradigm has evolved, changing the nature of the work itself.Powered by AI, the development lifecycle has become a continuously learning ecosystem. Today’s tools interpret intent, rewrite…

Quote of the day “I am very annoyed. I’m very disappointed. I’m seriously frustrated.”  —Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla tells attendees at a healthcare conference this week his feelings about the anti-vaccine agenda Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been implementing, Bloomberg reports. One more thing ARIEL DAVIS How close are we to genuine “mind reading?” Technically speaking, neuroscientists have been able to read your mind for decades. It’s not easy, mind you. First, you must lie motionless within a fMRI scanner, perhaps for hours, while you watch films or listen to audiobooks.  If you do elect to endure claustrophobic hours…

Data reveals collapse in junior developer hiring while demand for senior AI talent doubles, Second Talent sees surge in requests for “ship-ready” engineers. CA, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Entry-level tech hiring has collapsed by 73% over the past year, according to new data from Ravio’s 2026 Tech Job Market Report, as companies abandon training junior developers in favor of hiring engineers who can deploy production AI systems on day one. The decline marks a structural shift in how technology companies build teams. While entry-level positions evaporate, hiring for AI and machine learning roles has grown 88% year-over-year,…

The limits that once defined banking are disappearing. gettyBanking is entering a period where long-standing constraints are fading away. For decades, limitations in technology, organizational design, risk appetite and even imagination served as quiet justifications for maintaining the status quo. Today, the ability to expand capacity without adding headcount, accelerate development without increasing cost and run core processes with AI is pushing the industry from “someday” to “now.” The timing is right for bold decisions. Here are Accenture’s top banking trends for 2026. These are the culmination of everything we’ve been hearing over the past year from hundreds of global…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Pudgy Penguins, the digital asset incubation studio and the team behind the globally recognized Pudgy Penguins non-fungible token series, has launched the newest season in the Pudgy Party non-fungible token game. In response to this bullish news, the Pudgy Penguins have experienced a surge in trading sales volume and floor price value. In this article, we will explore the new gaming season in more detail. Sugar Surge brings five new characters and four sweet new maps. New Characters: Chunk, S’morty, Wobbles, Donutello, Frostina. New Maps: Cookie Dough…

Every year, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) gives us a glimpse of what’s around the corner in tech: creepy humanoid robots, robovacs that climb stairs, AI baked into everything.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.Some of these products will never come to fruition. Some will arrive months later. And some – the rarities we picked out below – are available to order right now. I had a chance to try each one in person on the show floor in Las Vegas. So if you’re looking for a taste…

United Residential Investment (URESI) is a comprehensive system that guides agents to becoming successful property investors. The first-of-its-kind program includes a mentorship community, interactive courses, workshops, underwriting models, lending, insurance, rehab partners and resources to ensure agents achieve their investment… Read moreDALLAS, TX, January 15, 2026 (EZ Newswire) — United Real Estate today announced the launch of the United Residential Investment (URESI) Program, a comprehensive offering that empowers its agents to build long-term wealth and financial stability by becoming residential real estate investor-entrepreneurs.Developed by United exclusively for its agents, URESI is a proprietary and comprehensive platform that guides agents through…

The start of a new year is a prime time to check your finances to ensure you’re on track with your retirement planning.gettyThe start of a new year is a natural time to reflect on goals, and financial health should be part of that conversation. Whether you’re early in your wealth-building journey or closing in on retirement, the habits you reinforce now can have a lasting impact on your long-term financial independence.Here are eight smart resolutions to consider as you align your finances with your future retirement goals in 2026 and beyond:1. Commit To Monthly SavingConsistency is key in building…

Every December, Apple highlights the apps that made the biggest impact on users. This year’s App of the Year is Tiimo, a simple but powerful planning tool that has become a favorite for people who want an easier way to stay on schedule.Tiimo originally gained popularity among people with ADHD and others who struggle with executive functioning. Apple pointed out that Tiimo succeeds because it breaks routines into small, doable steps that feel more helpful than overwhelming. It is a planning app that meets users where they are.Instead of long to-do lists, Tiimo uses visual planning. Your day is laid…

CES 2026 remains ground zero for sharing technological advancements, and TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology (TCL CSOT) is seizing the moment to showcase its leadership in display innovation. This year, TCL CSOT introduced a transformative vision for the future of displays, grounded in its APEX innovation philosophy: Amazing Display Experience, Protective of Eye Health, Eco-Friendly to Build and Use, and X-Unlimited Imaginative Potential. A Holistic Approach to Display Innovation Under the APEX philosophy, TCL CSOT is setting new standards for the industry. “We are at an inflection point where display innovation must deliver smarter, healthier, more responsible experiences,” said Jun Zhao,…

First Lady Melania Trump advanced her mission to improve America’s children’s understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) today. Her goal to empower the next generation with AI and education reached thousands of schools nationwide, in partnership with Zoom Communications. America’s First Lady inspired participants, “The Age of Imagination is a new era, powered by artificial intelligence, where one’s curiosity can be satisfied almost magically, in seconds.” The First Lady also emphasized that curiosity optimizes AI use, “History reminds us that curiosity is the driving force behind every great achievement. The world’s greatest minds – our writers, architects, scientists, and painters –…