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9 in 10 Workers Are ‘Financially Sleepwalking’ into Retirement

20th June 2018
Nine out of ten workers are ‘financially sleepwalking’ into retirement, reveals new research. Carried out by deVere Group, the research finds that 89% of all new, working age clients did not realise how much money they would need in order to fulfil their own retirement ambitions before they began working with an independent financial adviser. […]
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Financial Services & Retail Dominate Outsourcing Markets

19th June 2018
Outsourcing agreements worth £718 million were signed between January and March, according to the Arvato UK Outsourcing Index. Outsourcing contracts worth £718 million were signed in the UK between January and March this year, with financial services and retail businesses the most active buyers, according to the Arvato UK Outsourcing Index. The research, compiled by […]
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What Is the Solution to Crypto Custody for Institutional Investors?

19th June 2018
More and more institutional investors are starting to invest in cryptocurrencies. As they do, the issue of crypto custody and how it fits within their existing workflows and regulatory requirements becomes a bigger and bigger issue. While a range of approaches are currently being used, everyone wants a better solution. Below David Wills, Co-Founder and […]
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Authentication Is Imperfect, But Passwords Are Not Out

18th June 2018
Below Jonathan Bennun, product strategist at OneLogin and ex-hacker discusses the current IT sphere, cyber security progress and the open vulnerabilities of today’s tech. As a hacker, I found vulnerabilities like easy-to-guess passwords made my work much easier. If that attack vector didn't pan out, I could usually get around the authentication flow, or gain […]
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Who Will Be the Real World Cup Winners?

18th June 2018
Football remains big business and the World Cup is still the most-watched sporting event on the planet. In 2014, an estimated 3.2 billion people watched the tournament, including 1 billion tuning in to the final itself. But it’s not just the sport that wins the game. Richard J Hunter, Head of Markets at interactive investor […]
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Do North Koreans Actually Make Money?

18th June 2018
Less than 30 years ago, North Koreans were more than twice as wealthy as their comrades in China. Now, they're significantly poorer. Here's how it happened.
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How Far Will Blockchain Impact How We Do Business?

15th June 2018
Worldwide spending on blockchain is set to top $2 billion in 2018, according to the International Data Corporation. Stacey Soohoo, research manager, customer insights and analysis at IDC, said: “The year 2018 will be a crucial stage for enterprises as they make a huge leap from proof-of-concept projects to full blockchain deployments.” There is, clearly, […]
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Dodd-Frank Rollback: A Return to Wild West Finance?

14th June 2018
In May, US President Trump signed an overhaul to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Below Kerim Derhalli, CEO and founder of investment app Invstr, looks at the success of the bill and the potential impact of the changes. While he may be often controversial, there’s no arguing that the most recent […]
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Over 25% Would Prefer Robots to Be Bankers

13th June 2018
The automation of work, including the use of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), is expected to rapidly increase. In fact, recent research by think tank ‘Centre for Cities’ found that one in five jobs in Britain will fall victim to automation by 2030. These findings are further echoed by auditing firm ‘PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)’, who estimate […]
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How Does Financial Crime Data Processing Work Under GDPR?

12th June 2018
Much that has been written about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) relates to the burden of obtaining proper consents in order to process data. This general theme has provoked questions about whether and how financial institutions can process data to fight financial crime if they need consent of the data subject. While there are […]
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Myth Busting Peer 2 Peer Investing

12th June 2018
In recent years a new way of investing has emerged, Peer to Peer (P2P) lending, and although this sector is growing fast, many people have yet to properly understand what it has to offer, how to participate and what risks are involved. This week Finance Monthly has heard from Relendex, a P2P commercial real estate […]
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Budgeting for a Music Festival Weekend

11th June 2018
The UK’s festival season is getting underway and although Glastonbury is absent from the scene this year, music fans still have plenty to choose from. Festivals have become big business, with ticket prices ranging from under £60 to hundreds of pounds, depending on the level of luxury. Equifax outlines ticket and travel costs for festival […]
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