Adam Arnold

Articles by Adam Arnold

3 Things Banks Should be Doing to Compete with Online-Only Platforms

28th April 2020

COVID-19 has effectively moved our entire economy online in what likely would have taken five to ten years to fully take effect. Though there is still a way to go for many organisations, this virus has cast a bright spotlight on companies, particularly banks, which have been lackadaisical with their digital strategy plans. Prior to March, only 17% of banks had a sound digital strategy in place. Many banks had plans to become more digitally native but did not feel pressured to do so until they were forced to make the leap to online practically overnight.

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Why Social Intelligence Will be Key to Helping Markets Recover after the COVID-19 Pandemic

28th April 2020

Alternative Data has experienced rapid growth over the last decade, where increasing numbers of traders now rely on other means of economic insight exterior to that provided by the government or other influential organisations.

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ESG Risk: Why Do We Need a Risk Metric Based on Environmental, Social and Governance factors?

28th April 2020

To hear about ESG risk, we reached out to Paolo Capelli, Head of Risk Management at Etica - an asset management company which offers socially responsible investment funds.

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E-payments: Sustaining Businesses Amidst a Pandemic

28th April 2020

It was around the year 2000 when e-commerce became widespread and more popular among people. Online businesses were showing great potential and were promising returns. On a global level, we began to embrace the concept of using the internet to improve our businesses. In 2003, this growth was hampered by the Severe Acute Respiratory Symptom (SARS) pandemic. Some businesses were having problems due to a lack of resources and manpower. Amidst this pandemic, Payment Asia was able to help its clients - the company made sure to take care of their business; from doing their marketing, maintaining their websites and making sure they will still be able to receive payments which are essential to keep the business going. 17 years later, the world is facing a much bigger threat which is already damaging the global economy – the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dealing with Uncertainty: Financing and Settling International FX Payments

28th April 2020

SME businesses, partnerships and entrepreneurs are looking for new ways to transact their FX and explore their funding requirements. Linear Investments have a streamlined and workable financing solution designed to offer much more than a traditional FX option to the market. Below, we speak with the company’s Chairman Jerry Lees, who tells us more about it.

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The Key Benefits of a Tax CMS

28th April 2020

Harald Diebel has worked in the tax department of EY since 1993. He has extensive experience with the design and implementation of structures and processes for tax departments and in providing advice on Tax Compliance Management Systems for all types of international companies. Below, he tells us more about Tax Compliance Management Systems and their benefits.

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Investing in Russia for the Next Decade – Opportunities & Challenges

28th April 2020

"Russia is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma." Churchill’s words are undoubtedly still shared by many investors. In reality, the economic growth of Russia and its financial dynamism are perfectly rational.

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ICTSI Takes Over Brazil Terminal

28th April 2020

After obtaining all required regulatory approvals, International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has officially taken over a container terminal in Rio de Janeiro City’s port. The company has reached a deal with Boreal Empreendimentos e Participações S.A. to acquire 100% of the shares of Libra Terminal Rio S.A. (Libra Rio). According to ICTSI, the purchase price was approximately BRL 740 million (US$ 197 million).

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Acea's Successful Completion of €500 Million Bond Issue

28th April 2020

Following the resolution of the Board of Directors of 6th May 2019 and the completion of the book-building process, Acea S.p.A has successfully completed the placement of a non-convertible bond for a total principal amount of €500 million, maturing on 23rd May 2028 and at a rate of 1.750%, as part of the Euro Medium Term Notes (EMTN) Programme for Euro 3,000,000,000, under the Base Prospectus as last amended on 18th July 2018 and subsequently supplemented on 15th May 2019 (the "Notes").

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What Will Your Business Insurance Cover During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

17th April 2020

Within a matter of weeks, the coronavirus has completely ripped through the UK economy, forcing the majority of businesses to move their entire operation to work remotely.

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