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Paying with Bitcoin Vs Gold

30th October 2017
Ray Dalio, the founder of the largest hedge fund in the world, told Henry Blodget that investors should have 5% to 10% of their portfolio in gold. During that same interview, Dalio called bitcoin a "speculative bubble" and said "bitcoin is not an effective medium exchange by and large" and "it's not easy to buy […]
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What are the Equifax Hack’s Lasting Implications for Financial Services?

30th October 2017
By Andy Barratt, Managing Principal Financial Services & Payment Solution Assessment at Coalfire The fall-out from the Equifax hack has, understandably, focused on the millions of people who have had data stolen, but far less attention is being paid to the wider implications for the financial services industry.   Financial services providers, in particular, rely […]
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Bank & Credit Card Fraud Still the Most Common Type of Fraud

27th October 2017
According to ONS’ most recent crime report, “Bank and credit account fraud” was the most common type of fraud experienced (2.5 million incidents or 75% of total fraud) in the UK, followed by “consumer and retail fraud” 6– such as fraud related to online shopping or fraudulent computer service calls (0.7 million incidents or 22% of […]
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Bad Debt Overshadows Signs of Growth in Banking and FS

27th October 2017
The UK’s Banking and Financial sector has experienced a strong quarter, despite ongoing uncertainty caused by the Brexit negotiations, according to figures recently released in the Creditsafe Watchdog Report. The report tracks quarterly economic developments across the Banking and Financial and 11 other sectors (Farming & Agriculture, Construction, Hospitality, IT, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Sports […]
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The Best Concept Cars From the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show

26th October 2017
This weeks marks the opportunity for the Japanese car manufacturer's to showcase the newest and craziest vehicles to their line-ups as Tokyo hosts the 45th edition of it's biennial motor show. With big brands like Toyota, Nissan, Lexus and Mazda all unveiling new cars to be launched into an increasingly competitive market, anticipation for what's […]
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Key Financial Considerations for International Business Expansion

26th October 2017
By Zak Goldberg Much like any new venture with a business, it’s a smart idea to first fully assess a number of key financial considerations with your international expansion, to make sure it’s the right move for your company. International expansion can bring a wealth of benefits including: increased sales, more exposure for your brand, […]
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Ditching the Crystal Ball: How Continuous Planning Can Tackle Uncertainty

26th October 2017
When it comes to financial investment, whether it's in supply chains or your employees, business decisions are an everyday chore. If you add Brexit, hurricanes and fluctuating stocks to the mix, planning for uncertainty can become tedious. Here Lena Shishkina, head of finance, EMEA and APJ at Workday, provides Finance Monthly with some insight into […]
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Russia to Launch the ‘CryptoRuble’, but Did They Miss the Point?

26th October 2017
Russia’s plan to launch its own cryptocurrency, dubbed the ‘CryptoRuble’, is currently unfolding as President Vladimir Putin has given the green light for its go ahead. This move will put Russia on the digital currency market and consequently allow Russian currency to rival the current cryptocurrency leaders such as Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and Ethereum. Minister […]
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What is Flow Through Share Donation Financing?

25th October 2017
Lisa Davis LL.B, is the CEO of PearTree Securities. Drawing on her extensive advisory and business experience in the investment industry, Lisa oversees the strategic direction of the firm and is responsible for the legal aspects of the firm’s business. Lisa gained her in-depth knowledge of securities regulation at the Ontario Securities Commission and as […]
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UK’s Surprising GDP Figures Push Positive Economic Momentum

25th October 2017
According to today’s reports, UK GDP grew by 0.4% in the third quarter of the year, relatively better than expected, and up from 0.3% growth from the second quarter. The UK’s manufacturing sector also returned to positive growth, with output rising by 1% during the quarter. Below are some comments Finance Monthly had heard on […]
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US Markets and Japan’s Nikkei Put London Into Perspective

25th October 2017
While Apple reportedly struggles to get the iPhone X off its feet and into the market, stumbling on obstacles it knew would come about, such as developing proper facial recognition and delivering on its aggressive production schedule, global stock markets are fluctuating on the back of several factors, from the disastrous hurricanes to bad European […]
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The Real Reasons Why We Aren’t Building Enough New Homes

25th October 2017
The Government estimates that between 225,000 and 275,000 homes need to be built per year to keep up with the rate of demand, however only 147,960 have been built for 2016/17 so far. Many believe that this is because there is not enough money to buy the houses once they are built, as people cannot […]
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