<b>Amlak Finance</b> , which is cash-strapped and not lending to home buyers, is in "discussions with banks as well as through the Merger Steering Committee" on a long-term sustainable funding plan", CL Jose reports in Emirates Business 24/7. Amlak's chairman, <b>Nasser al Shaikh</b> , has been " even as director general of <b>Dubai Ruler's Court for Foreign Affairs</b> " according to the Media Office of Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai. Meanwhile, 20 property investors turned up in Dubai yesterday (pictured above), which they claim has failed to update them on the fate of their investments, Nathalie Gillet reports in The National. <b>HSBC</b> is cutting the rate for its Flexi Loan customers , Soren Billing reports in Arabian Business. In brief: Dubai rents will , Nakheel before restoration begins, and Rera is bringing in .