Following the Chancellor’s promise this month to ensure giant technology companies pay a fairer portion of tax, Chris Denning, tax partner at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, argues low tax rates for multinationals are a key fiscal tool to encourage investment into the UK. We’ll have to see how this pans out in the autumn budget next […]
Assetz Capital investors are predicting the worst economic quarter of the year, according to the Q3 Investor Barometer. Last quarter, the peer-to-peer lending platform surveyed its 29,000-strong investor base. When asked ‘how will the economic situation impact you in the next three months’, only 9% thought it would be positive, while 40% thought it would […]
Earlier this month Z/Yen published their global financial centres index which stated that for the first time in 15 years, New York has overtaken London as the world’s top financial centre. The report focused on a number of factors including infrastructure and reputation and was combined with a survey to show the most attractive financial cities. To […]
In today’s digital world, data is a vital asset that gives organisations the ability to uncover valuable insights about customer behaviour, which ultimately provides businesses with a competitive edge. However, new research commissioned by managed services provider Claranet has revealed that UK financial services organisations are struggling to capitalise on the vast amounts of customer […]
For almost three quarters (73%) of financials services leaders, customers are the main driving force behind their company’s digital transformation, however fear of failure is holding back the implementation of digital projects, with almost three quarters of financials services leaders put off by the costs of failed projects. This comes as no surprise, as seven-in-10 […]
A decade after the global recession, the world’s economy is vulnerable again. Ryan Avent, our economics columnist, considers how the next recession might happen—and what governments can do about it.
As payment methods become more seamless to cater for consumers who demand a quick and easy user experience, concerns around protection of payment details have been mounting. Here Finance Monthly hears from James Romer, Chief Security Architect for SecureAuth, on the ins and outs of customer payment information, how it’s controlled and the potentials for […]
In the month of September, UK inflation rates slowed down dramatically more than predicted, giving the Bank of England an opportunity to gradually move towards raising interest rates. With the UK leaving the EU, the economy is being damaged whilst pay growth is on the rise resulting in strengthened price pressures. Mark Carney, Governor of […]
The prices of all the basic amenities have gone up in past few years. Many of us are concerned about the increasing gas prices, electricity cost and taxes. It is really helpful to find some ways to save your hard earned money. One can reduce his energy bills significantly by producing electricity at home. Our […]
The Apprentice recently returned for a 14th series, as 16 entrepreneurs and impresarios battle it out to win a significant investment in their respective business ventures from Lord Alan Sugar. Creditsafe analysed the key financial data of each contestant to identify which hopeful is the real winner when it comes to business success, with former […]
Below Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli, considers the Danske Bank scandal and wonders why so many banks are weak on money laundering prevention. Thomas Borgen’s reign as CEO of Danske Bank has ended after the board recently ousted him as CEO with immediate effect. The announcement came after revelations about the huge scale of money […]
When it comes to buying a property, UK homebuyers may rely predominately on mortgages and cash payments, but their knowledge towards other financial products is limited, new research by Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has revealed. The bridging lender commissioned an independent, nationally representative survey among more than 2,000 UK adults to uncover just how Brits have been […]
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