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Poker & AI: The Rise of Machines Against Humans

27th November 2017
The AI technology has been picking up steam in the past couple of years. It’s no longer a gimmick or a faraway fiction. Scientists from all around the world are slowly but surely cracking this riddle. Sure, they are still a long journey away from creating a true Artificial Intelligence, but each year we see […]
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The Top Cyber-Monday Shopping Tips for the Security Conscious Shopper

27th November 2017
The holidays are upon us, and that means consumers are limbering up their mouse-clicking fingers in preparation to go shopping online. Online shopping is now mainstream and consumers are expected to spend more than £600 billion online this year, up 14% from a year ago. More than three-quarters of mid-sized to large retailers now sell […]
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Exploring the Future of RegTech

27th November 2017
David Clarke, a top 10 GRC influencer discusses the future of risk and compliance facing corporate and banks.
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So How Is Bitcoin Taxed?

24th November 2017
Bitcoin is becoming a pretty normal currency in transactions worldwide, and it hasn’t failed to infiltrate paychecks either. So, if a salary is paid in part or in full in bitcoin, how is the income taxed? And how is tax applied to transactions anyway? Fiona Cincotta, Senior Market Analyst at City Index, clarifies the matter […]
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The Top 5 Impacts of GDPR on Financial Services

24th November 2017
The Top 5 Impacts of GDPR on Financial Services The clock is ticking to the 2018 deadline to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Acting now is critical for firms to avoid risking fines of €20m (or 4% of annual revenue) so advance planning and preparation is essential. Here Nathan Snyder, Partner […]
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Autumn Budget 2017: Expert Analysis

23rd November 2017
Yesterday saw Chancellor Phillip Hammond deliver his second budget.  While the abolition of Stamp Duty, several tax revisions, freezes on several duties, increased investment in AI and Technology and a £3 billion investment into the NHS all came as welcome additions they could not prevent a sharp drop in the UK Growth Forecast following the […]
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The Top 5 Challenges Facing Financial Services in 2018

23rd November 2017
Against the backdrop of transformative technologies and the latest regulations, Graham Lloyd, Director and Industry Principal of Financial Services at Pegasystems, identifies for Finance Monthly what types of challenges financial services will have to navigate in their journey through 2018. Successful social media – The growing discrediting of social media content and its practices comes […]
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Estonia: 2017 e-Residency Applications Exceed Domestic Birthrate

23rd November 2017
Statistics released by the Republic of Estonia show that the number of e-Residency applications now exceeds the yearly number of births in the country. According to official data, the total number of 2017 births to November was 10,269, compared with 11,096 e-Residency applications for the same period. “With over 27,000 e-Residency applications to date, we’ve […]
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Mortgage Rates Plummet, Refinancing Requests Skyrocket

22nd November 2017
While the last few weeks have seen mortgage applications in decline, this week there has been a surprising boom in applications — and refinancers are to thank. In total, application volume increased over 3.3 percent, and the refinance index rose an astounding 6 percent. This is a marked movement by refinancers, who have been quiet […]
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Paradise Papers: People Can’t Ask for Change if They Don’t Know What It Looks Like

22nd November 2017
There’s nothing so gratifying about the way democracies are run as when national politics influences public policy because of an outburst of public anger. Here Julian Dixon, CEO of Fortytwo Data, expresses his thoughts on the challenges of confronting issues of clarity in the reporting of events such as the Paradise Papers leak. So it is […]
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Drop in Spending Expected This Christmas, Time to Change Strategy?

22nd November 2017
According to recent figures recorded by HIS Markit for Visa, the UK is to expect a 0.1% dip in spending this Christmas period, during the key shopping months of November and December. Physical store spending is expected to drop 2.1% on the high streets, while in contrast, online sales are expected to rise 3.6%. Online […]
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Your Thoughts: The UK Autumn Budget and the Nation’s Expectations

21st November 2017
From diesel tax penalties and calls to rule out a further rise in insurance premium tax, to housing ambitions and planning laws, UK Chancellor Philip Hammond has faced a lot of pressure this week, ahead of the announcement due tomorrow. Below Finance Monthly has heard from a number of source in the industry on what […]
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