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Commodities Decline on Weakening Fundamentals

15th May 2017
Commodities declined in April on weakening industrial demand expectations out of China and increasing US crude inventories, according to Credit Suisse Asset Management. The Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return performance was negative for the month, with 15 out of 22 Index constituents posting losses. Credit Suisse Asset Management observed the following: Industrial Metals decreased 3.40%, […]
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Property Owners Hit Hard by Aussie Budget Changes

15th May 2017
Leary & Partners quantity surveyor and tax law expert, Kaylene Arkcoll forecasts a bleaker future for investors in Australia’s residential property -- particularly strata units. The budget has stripped investors buying second-hand residential properties of a major tax deduction. Pre-budget there was intense speculation about limits on negative gearing. Instead, Ms Arkcoll explains, in an unexpected […]
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How Can Your Customers’ Personal Interactions Optimize Engagement in Your Business?

15th May 2017
If you’re reading this article, you know all about digital. As of 2014, more than 99% of the world’s information was stored digitally. That’s astounding, considering we’ve only enjoyed around 50 years of a digital world. Here James Sheldon of Experian confronts the issue of individual engagement and the importance of user interaction in today’s […]
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Americans Want a Budget That Cuts the Deficit

12th May 2017
As anticipation for President Donald J. Trump's first budget release in the next few weeks reaches a crescendo, there is much debate about whether cutting the deficit should be a priority for the administration. Apparently most American voters think it should be. In a unique survey in which respondents made up their own Federal budget, […]
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The CyberCFO: Spend Your Money Where It Matters

12th May 2017
Cyber security is a real and current threat to businesses in all sectors and sizes. Below, Stefano Capaldo, Managing Director of Firebrand talks to Finance Monthly about the opportunities available to the cyber savvy CFOs out there, from employee training to cyber security apprenticeships. Just a few weeks ago, Government revealed half of UK firms […]
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Steady Strong Commercial Real Estate Market in Q2, Uncertainty for the Future

11th May 2017
Commercial real estate industry leaders participating in The Real Estate Roundtable's Q2 2017 Economic Sentiment Index report that market conditions are stable and will maintain slow, but steady growth over the next several months – yet many respondents are also less optimistic about future conditions due to uncertainty in domestic policy and the geopolitical landscape. […]
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Mortgage Rates Dawdle Leading Up to Fed Announcement

11th May 2017
Mortgage rates were little changed leading up to Wednesday's Federal Reserve announcement, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate inching lower to 4.18%, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.22 discount and origination points. The larger jumbo 30-year fixed was unchanged at 4.14% and the average 15-year […]
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Death, Taxes and Digital Transformation: Is the Banking Revolution Inevitable?

11th May 2017
As technology changes, and thereby so does the customer, a banking revolution is at hand. Here Peter Veash, CEO at The BIO Agency discusses with Finance Monthly the sector’s adaption to the internet of things and the constant need to be ready for change. High street bank brands have remained largely set up to cater […]
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You Could Be Missing New Opportunities with England's Water Market Deregulation

10th May 2017
In light of the recent water market deregulation, Bob Millar, Water Specialist at Inprova Energy, discusses here with Finance Monthly the key opportunities to be considered for businesses, with the potential to save both time and money. Businesses in England of whatever size can now shop around for their water and wastewater services in the […]
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25% Drop in Global Correspondent Banking Relationships Linked to De-risking

10th May 2017
Recent banking research from Accuity has revealed that between 2009 and 2016, correspondent banking relationships, where one financial institution provides services on behalf of another in a different location to facilitate cross-border payments, have reduced globally by 25%. This comes despite the fact that global GDP per capita grew during the same period, following the […]
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Your Thoughts: The UK's 100 Billion Brexit Bill

9th May 2017
Last week Brexit Secretary David Davis said the UK will not be paying the EU’s expected €100 billion ‘divorce bill’ in order to leave the Union. Michel Barnier, the EU’s Chief Negotiator said it’s not a punishment, simply a settlement of accounts. This ‘divorce bill’ is expected to be the most fought over and sensitive […]
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Strongest Quarter in Five Years for Private Sector Outsourcing Market

9th May 2017
The UK’s private sector outsourcing market recorded its strongest quarterly performance in five years in Q1, with businesses agreeing deals worth £2.42 billion, according to the Arvato UK Outsourcing Index. The research, compiled by business process outsourcing (BPO) partner Arvato and industry analyst NelsonHall, revealed the largest private sector spend since Q4 2011 (£4.04 billion) […]
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