Jacob Mallinder

Articles by Jacob Mallinder

World Bank Warns Of 1970s-Style Stagflation

8th June 2022

On Tuesday, the World Bank slashed its global growth forecast and warned that many countries may fall into recession as the global economy slips into a period of 1970s-style stagflation.

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Operational Resilience Should Be Motivated By Efficiency, Not Fines

7th June 2022

The clock has struck midnight for the FCA’s operational resilience (OR) deadline – financial firms are now unavoidably required to remain within the right impact tolerances as close to March 31st, 2022, as possible, and no later than March 31st, 2025, or else they’ll face the wrath of the regulator.

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Panic For Crypto Investors As Bitcoin Drops Below $30K

7th June 2022

Bitcoin has dropped below $30,000 following yesterday’s positive trend that saw the world’s largest cryptocurrency surge close to $32,000.

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The Importance Of Financial Inclusion For Emerging Markets

7th June 2022

Discussions of the pandemic are starting to feel increasingly passé – but this sense that the worst is behind us, or that the issue is no longer worth discussing, doesn’t account for the ongoing global impacts of the pandemic, particularly on emerging markets (“EMs”). Or, to put it another way, when Western commentators say that “the worst is behind us,” they place a real emphasis on “us”.

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Recession More Likely In Europe Than US, Warns Citi CEO

7th June 2022

On Friday, Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser warned that Europe is more likely to be impacted by a recession than the United States.

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Four-Day Week: Innovative Trial Begins For Thousands Of UK Workers

6th June 2022

Across the United Kingdom, thousands of employees have begun an ongoing four-day week trial without any deductions from their pay.

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An Easy Guide To Understanding What Foreclosure Is

6th June 2022

Foreclosure is a legal process in which a lender takes back possession of a property from the borrower after the latter has failed to make payments on the loan. Foreclosure usually happens when borrowers don't have enough money to make their monthly mortgage payments, but it can also happen when they default on other types of loans, such as car loans or home equity lines of credit. In most cases, foreclosure proceedings are started by the lender after the borrower misses three or more consecutive payments. Let's explore this in detail.

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Financial Tips For Successful Trading That Investors Should Follow

6th June 2022

Becoming a successful trader is not an easy task. It takes a lot of hard work, discipline, and patience to achieve success in this field. However, if you are willing to put in the time and effort, you can make it big as a trader.

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A Super Simple Guide To Convenience Fees: What You Need To Know

6th June 2022

If you have ever looked at the bill from the grocery store, restaurant, or even bookshop and noticed an additional entry after the subtotal, you might have not understood why you’re paying an extra dollar or two for a convenience fee. For the customer, having to pay an extra dollar is certainly not convenient. The fee also has no details about what kind of convenience you purchased that costs a couple of dollars.

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6 Important Things To Know About Forex Signals

6th June 2022

Forex signals are a valuable tool for any trader, whether they are a beginner or an experienced professional. However, there are some things you should know about forex signals before using them to trade. It's important to have realistic expectations about what forex signals can do for you and to be aware of the potential risks involved. Here are six important things to keep in mind.

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