More often than not, you will hear stories in the news of Millennials complaining that their generation is hard done by, but can you really blame them? Unlike today’s baby-boomers or Generation X, Millennials are saddled with an uncertain economic future and have the tightest cash flow compared to previous generations all because of the […]
Buying a house as a first-time buyer is notoriously tricky. What’s more, it has been getting even more difficult as of late. A range of factors, from stagnating wages to increased credit risks, can make it harder for many would-be homeowners to get their plans off the ground. However, the family could be an answer […]
The second charge mortgage marketplace has come a long way in recent years with lower fixed rates and no early repayment charges. Second charge lenders like Together Money and Masthaven have been offering borrowers a lifeline where they may not have meet the requirements of many the high street lenders and banks. Here with the […]
Recent figures compiled by banking industry group UK Finance have revealed that over £500 million was stolen from customers of British banks in the first half of 2018, of which £145 million was due to authorised push payment (APP) scams – referring to when people are duped into sending money to a fraudster’s account. While […]
China's technology industry is developing into a serious rival to Silicon Valley, but there are political hurdles ahead. Bloomberg QuickTake explains how China's tech companies went from copycats to cutting edge, and why the US government is crying foul.
More than a third of financial institutions (37%) find that legacy data platforms are the biggest obstacles to improving their data management and analytics capabilities, according to research from Asset Control. Whereas, for 31%, the cost of change is seen as the biggest hindrance to progress. The poll of finance professionals, conducted through Adox Research […]
Even though it’s early days for open banking there are already plenty of trailblazers offering new services, writes Huw Davies, CCO at Token. From forex to rental accommodation, personal identification to loyalty schemes, many customer experiences are starting to be transformed by the effects of Europe’s Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) just months after it […]
The opportunity to grow your ecommerce store is exciting—increasing customer demand means you’re doing something right in terms of branding, marketing and selling. Scaling your ecommerce store will give you the opportunity to take your operations to the next level and boost your revenue intake. What seemed like only a goal when you started your […]
IG presents ‘IG Forex Chat 3’ – a live discussion focused on what the next 12 months hold for emerging market currencies Presenter Sara Walker will be joined by trader Paul Bratby for the chat Watch live on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube at 6.30pm (UK time) on Thursday 1 November Viewers can submit questions for […]
Halloween has become the third-biggest retail event in the UK, with businesses of all kinds taking advantage of the trend by adapting current products or introducing new offerings for eager customers. Take a walk along any high street or browse the net at this time of year and you’ll find it almost impossible to avoid […]
There’s always something exciting about travelling to a new destination – regardless of whether it’s for business or pleasure. A long-haul flight however can cast a shadow on that excitement - the thought of spending long hours breathing dry, recycled air, not moving enough or sitting in an uncomfortable position and eating unhealthy and bland […]
Headlines have raised fears in recent months that robots threaten many of our livelihoods. However, Jan Hoffmeister from Drooms says that those in the private equity (PE) industry should instead be encouraged by how Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology can give them an edge in a competitive marketplace. AI technology cannot replace human thinking in relation […]
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