Jacob Mallinder

Articles by Jacob Mallinder

Women Make Up Only 1/4 of Executive Boards at Top Accountancy Firms

23rd May 2019

An online employee referral recruitment platform has analysed the data from the top 25 accountancy firms in the UK and found that women make up just a quarter of the executive boards, however statistics show that in 2014 women made up 44% of full-time accountants in the UK.

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UK Tops Global Standings for Fintech Investment

22nd May 2019

With Brexit approaching, will UK scale-up businesses maintain their appeal to global investors?

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A Titanic Problem: Is the Blockchain Really Unsinkable?

22nd May 2019

Every day new data breaches and hacking attacks teach us how fragile the world of digital security is.

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What to Look for in A Wealth Management Firm

21st May 2019

Wealth management firms play an integral role in the lives of those who wish to increase their wealth and ensure financial security come retirement age. And with people becoming more financially responsible, the demand for investment and asset management assistance continues to grow.

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Are Financial Services Firms Outsourcing More?

21st May 2019

Nearly half (49%) of senior decision-makers in financial services organisations across the US and Europe listed ‘we prefer to use qualified experts’ among their top reasons for using a third-party technology solution, making it the top driver overall.

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How Much Money Has HBO Made from Game of Thrones?

20th May 2019

When you play the Game of Thrones, you win, or you die.

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Renting vs. Buying a Home: The 5% Rule

20th May 2019

Please note that while this content is broadly applicable, it was originally intended for a Canadian audience.

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Traditional Lenders Vs Challenger Banks

16th May 2019

With the recent an influx of challenger banks entering the market, borrowers have never had more choice when it comes to lenders and the products on offer. However, Brexit uncertainty has resulted in some lenders taking a much more risk-averse approach, reducing the amount of credit on offer.

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How to Restart Your Savings After Bankruptcy

15th May 2019

Although there was a seven percent increase in people filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Arizona, being declared bankrupt is not the end of the world, as per the February 2019 statistics from the District of Arizona Courts.

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AI: Evolution, Not Revolution

15th May 2019

Unlike the sensationalist dramas of I, Robot or 2001: A Space Odyssey, AI adoption in financial services is set to only improve the human experience in the financial sector.

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