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OZEN Life Maadhoo - Welcome to Paradise!

30th June 2021
So much has been written about the natural beauty of The Maldives and its lush tropical vegetation, crystal-clear water and powdery white sands, but the simple and slightly cliched truth is that no words and even photos would ever do this little piece of heaven on earth justice. Its beauty is otherworldly. And no matter how many times you keep coming back, you will struggle to keep your jaw closed as you approach the shores of the island you’ve chosen as your Maldivian home, greeted by a group of waving, smiling Maldivians stood in front of what should surely be a postcard and not a real-life setting.
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G7 Tax Noise: Will Anything Change?

30th June 2021
Over many years in finance, I’ve come to understand how some of the biggest “apparent” events in finance cause barely a ripple in financial markets. It happens that markets have developed a finely tuned ear to stripping out real events likely to move prices significantly from the fripperies and political posturing that fill the TV schedules but are likely to have limited consequences.
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The Most Valuable Passion Investments to Emerge in 2021

30th June 2021
Over the past year, Arbuthnot Latham have observed a greater convergence between hobbies and investing. World Wealth reported that even through this pandemic, investors have continued to drive values for key collectible assets.
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Marks & Spencer – All Hands on Deck, but at What Cost?

30th June 2021
The woes faced by bricks & mortar retailers are well documented. The pandemic has only accelerated the shift to online, applying pressure to the already painful burdens faced by the industry. Among those facing headwinds is Marks & Spencer. The centuries-old department store is perhaps one of the UK’s most famous brands. Its traditional locations are large multi-storey shops in town centres. It also runs a very successful groceries business, and M&S Food Halls are bonified supermarkets, and a well-loved part of the grocery market in the UK.
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How Seriously Should Investors Take the Bank of England Governor’s Cryptocurrency Warning?

30th June 2021
Interest in cryptocurrency has been steadily building for many years now, but things really came to a head in 2021, where its total market cap surpassed $2 trillion for the first time. Millions of people around the world believe decentralised digital cash is the future and investing in it now could be the key to unlocking their fortunes. However, Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey recently issued a stark warning to anyone attracted to this seductive asset class.
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The “Reddit" Effect: How Alternative Data Shakes Up Investment Markets

30th June 2021
The stock market is a place where investors and companies come together. It’s where companies sell pieces of their business called “shares” to investors that see potential for future profits. In return, these companies get the capital they need to fund expansions, improve products or services, and allocate resources to various operations that help them thrive.
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FinTech and the Fledgling Investor

30th June 2021
Given the breakneck rise of global FinTech - global investments reached $137.5bn in 2019, according to KPMG Pulse - there’s clearly a compelling case for personal investors to put their money in FinTech stocks.
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Push-Payment Fraud Against Corporates: Banks Need to Invest More in Anti-Money Laundering

30th June 2021
A payment of almost $5 million from Saudi Arabia suddenly arrives at the NatWest branch on Brixton High Street, transferred to an almost-dormant bank account that has never previously received more than a four-figure sum.
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Private Investment Funds and Their Benefits for HNWIs

30th June 2021
We caught up with Lisa Haggarty, an Associate Director within ZEDRA’s Funds Team in Guernsey, with a focus on client service, business development and client take-on.
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COVID-19’s Impact on the UK’s Property Market

30th June 2021
To hear about the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the UK’s property market, we caught up with Paresh Raja - the CEO at Market Financial Solutions (MFS). Founded in 2006, MFS has established itself as one of the UK’s foremost independent specialist finance providers, offering a range of fast and flexible bridging loan products, each individually tailored to meet the needs of private clients and commercial organisations. The firm also works closely with brokers to create bespoke loan solutions to overcome complex circumstances.
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New Financial Alliance To Measure Environmental Impact Within The Sector

30th June 2021
A group of banks including UBS and DBS have announced plans to create a new way of measuring the impact of their financing on the environment.
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UK Economy Drops By 1.6% As People Save At Record Levels

30th June 2021
According to the Office For National Statistics (ONS), the UK’s economy endured a tougher hit than initially thought between the months of January and March due to the third coronavirus lockdown. During the period, households in the UK saved at record levels.
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