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Your Thoughts: Your Favourite Moments in 2017 Finance

19th December 2017
We've seen some huge deals in 2017, from Qualcomm/Broadcom earlier in the year, to Gemalto/Atos in the last few weeks. We also had the 10-year anniversary of the financial crisis and the seating of Donald Trump into power. As part of this week’s Your Thoughts, Finance Monthly reached out to experts far and wide to […]
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10 End-of-year Updates on the US Federal Reserve

19th December 2017
Below Dan North, Chief Economist at Euler Hermes North America, lists several updates and thoughts on the latest matter surrounding the US federal reserve. A rate increase is a lock this week. We have been saying there will be 2-3 hikes in 2018, but now there seems to be pressure towards 3-4. We expect that […]
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Winning the Apprentice Doesn’t Mean You’ll Be a Financial Success

18th December 2017
Creditsafe Group, the global business intelligence expert, has found that despite a significant investment from Lord Alan Sugar, past winners of the show still have a relatively low net worth and poor credit rating. Over the last five years the winners net worth, credit score and credit limit have decreased on average by 73%, with […]
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The Latest on US Tax Cuts, FTSE & Bitcoin

18th December 2017
Discussing the latest US tax cuts decision, FTSE updates and bitcoin news, Lee Wild, Head of Equity Strategy at interactive investor, talks to Finance Monthly about the end of year affairs. With a week to go till Christmas there’s a whiff of Santa rally in the air. Markets should respond well to a ‘yes’ vote […]
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What Does Bill Gates Carry Around in His Wallet?

18th December 2017
We’d bet that the vast majority of people reading this, regardless of gender, race or socioeconomic background, carry the same few basic items with them at all times; a phone, some keys, a few dollars, a debit card, and maybe some I.D are all items you’d reliably expect to find if you asked an average […]
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Should I Trust a Robo-Adviser?

15th December 2017
Robo-advisers are a great example of how automation is spreading like wildfire. But how safe and reliable are robo-advisers? Below Simon Bottle, COO of non-advised white label, FinchTech, talks to Finance Monthly about when and when not to trust a robo-adviser, giving some great context for investors. The rise of robo-advisers should come as no […]
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SMBs & Big Businesses Reveal Their Top IT Issues

15th December 2017
Research carried out by Altodigital has revealed that two third (66%) of SMB IT executives admit that that they have significant IT challenges within their business. In comparison, an overwhelming 97% of those IT bosses working in larger organisations indicated having ongoing issues, suggesting very different attitudes to technology between small and larger firms. The […]
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East European Banks Cyber Robbed: How Did They Do It?

14th December 2017
Below, Thanassis Diogos, Managing Consultant, SpiderLabs at Trustwave, discusses with Finance Monthly the intricate planning and plotting behind the recent Eastern European cyber hack on banks, which combine both physical and cyber stealing methods. Trustwave believe that this attack has the potential to spread to the UK and around the world. Earlier this year Trustwave […]
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Concerns Raised About Complacency on Financial Governance in Charities

14th December 2017
A report from MHA MacIntyre Hudson and Charity Finance Group based on a survey of over 120 trustees has raised concerns about complacency on financial governance within charities. 57% of respondents said that they understood strategic financial governance matters well or very well, with only 12% saying that they had a poor or inadequate understanding. […]
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Most Tech Founders Expect to Sell for £50m or Less

13th December 2017
A new report from VentureFounders, in conjunction with Beauhurst, has found that 56% of UK tech founders expect that their business will sell for £50m or less, but 80% want to re-enter the tech ecosystem and support it post-exit. Other key findings: Most UK tech founders are intending to exit within 2-5 years, despite recognising the risks of exiting too early. If founders […]
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The 5 Most and Least Expensive Countries in the World Right Now

13th December 2017
Using the website Numbeo to compare the prices of items from all over the world, giffgaff money has found the global destinations (and no-go zones) for anyone looking to save money. Residents of London, New York, Paris and Amsterdam, look away now. Research into the world’s cheapest and most expensive countries has found that rent […]
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Fintech Revolution Is Here to Stay as Banks Plan to Ramp Up Investment

12th December 2017
More than three quarters (77%) of commercial banks are preparing to increase fintech investment over the next three years as the rapidly growing sector shows no sign of slowing, with 86% of senior managers expecting an imminent rise in investment. The in-depth research commissioned by Fraedom, polled 100 decision-makers in commercial banks including shareholders, middle […]
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