Martin F. Baumann, a 30-year veteran of PricewaterhouseCoopers, has been named executive vice president for finance at Freddie Mac.Mr. Baumann will be responsible for accounting, corporate planning, taxation, shareholder relations, and the oversight of market and operating risk at the government-sponsored enterprise, Freddie Mac said. He will report to David W. Glenn, Freddie Mac's vice chairman and president. During his career at PwC, Mr. Baumann was a partner, deputy chairman of its World Financial Services practice, and its global banking leader.
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The serial entrepreneur, who also created Rapid Reporting and American Transfer & Trust, plans to remain active in industry causes, a LinkedIn post said.
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Almost 45% of buyers received a seller concession this summer, while more than 15% saw a reduction in the asking price to go along with it, according to Redfin.
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With 55% of homeowners planning to renovate rather than relocate, demand for home improvement capital will be strong even if the purchase market slows further.
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Last week's bond market turmoil continued leading up to the FOMC decision on Wednesday, pushing the 30-year fixed to near or over 7%, depending on the source.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission said Rule 14a-8 exceeds its statutory authority and intrudes on matters of state law. Shareholder advocacy groups, however, argue that repealing the rule could reduce transparency.
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Brian Johnson's nomination to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau advanced to the full Senate Thursday morning in a party-line vote.
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