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Russia to Launch the ‘CryptoRuble’, but Did They Miss the Point?
Russia’s plan to launch its own cryptocurrency, dubbed the ‘CryptoRuble’, is currently unfolding as President Vladimir Putin has given the green light for its go ahead.
This move will put Russia on the digital currency market and…
30 Years Since Black Monday: How Does It Compare To Other Crashes?
19th October marks the 30th anniversary of Black Monday, when in October 1987 stock markets around the world experienced a flash crash. The FTSE 100 fell 11% on the day, and then fell a further 12% the next day, wiping out more than a fifth…
The Latest on FTSE 100 & Bitcoin
Lee Wild, Head of Equity Strategy at Interactive Investor comments for Finance Monthly:
On the FTSE 100 rally:
There have been a number of key drivers behind the FTSE 100’s latest rally, among them a weaker pound, likely increase in…
Barclays Delivers Skills Boost with Cyber Security Challenge
This weekend, Barclays and Cabinet Office-backed security initiative Cyber Security Challenge UK, hosted an immersive competition to test the skills of thirty cyber enthusiasts. The competition required contestants to adopt the role of…
How Can Banks Counteract the GAFA Threat?
Richard Meirion-Williams, Head of Financial Services at BJSS discusses how banks can counteract the threat provided by Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon (GAFA).
It wasn’t long ago that bank branches used to hold personal, trusted…
