The FCA’s most recent Financial Lives survey found 31% of non-retirees had not thought about how they will manage financially in retirement. To guide those savers nearing retirement who need to prepare financially, Scottish Widows has provided five tips covering tax, life plans, and state entitlements. The five tips below have been kindly provided by […]

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From landfill surveillance to precision sorting, AI-powered robots are poised to revolutionise waste management—and create a multi-billion-dollar opportunity in the process. The waste management industry is on the verge of an AI revolution. What was once considered a mundane, labour-intensive business is rapidly evolving into a technology-driven sector worth trillions of dollars globally. The global […]

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In the fiercely competitive athletic footwear industry, where Nike commands nearly half the global market share, Reebok’s survival story reads like a masterclass in strategic innovation. Founded in 1958 by British entrepreneur Joe Foster, the company that began as a maker of track spikes has consistently reinvented itself through breakthrough products that anticipated—and often created—new […]

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Research by Hargreaves Lansdown in conjunction with Opinium has revealed that only one third of people are confident they can afford to retire. A quarter of 1,500 people surveyed said they were unsure if they could afford to retire. The data is a stark reminder to savers and investors of all ages to take control […]

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Autonomous vehicles have clocked millions of miles on public roads. Yet, even the most sophisticated software encounters difficulties when reality presents unexpected scenarios. Perhaps a construction sign toppled by wind, a traffic officer gesturing with their hands, or a dog dashing across four lanes of traffic. Rather than grounding entire fleets until algorithms master every […]

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The extraction of critical minerals for clean energy technologies and electronic devices presents significant environmental challenges for our planet. For example, extracting a single ounce of gold can generate up to 20 tons of waste rock and tailings, often containing hazardous chemicals like cyanide and mercury used in processing.  Similarly, platinum and palladium mining, essential […]

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Inheritance Tax receipts rose £400m from April 2023 to January 2024 totalling £6.3 billion as more people were dragged into paying the tax due to rising property and asset prices while the UK government keeps the nil-rate band at £325,000. HMRC are set for another record year of IHT tax receipts with more and more […]

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Our 15 Stock Picks for 2024 selects shares from the entire universe of London-listed companies ranging from FTSE 100 stalwarts to exciting AIM-listed growth companies and diversified Investment Trusts. Anglo American Anglo American presents an attractive value proposition for 2024. The diversified miner’s PE Ratio is just 5x 12-month trailing earnings. Although there are questions about the […]

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Australia is currently on fire. On Thursday, around 76 fires were raging in Queensland, with nine in New South Wales to the south. Western Downs (Queensland area) Mayor Paul McVeigh even said to Australian reporters on Tuesday that “some areas are still too hot to get into. Unfortunately, we are expecting that number to go up”. […]

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by Craig Erlam Index trading — taking a position on stock indices — allows investors to speculate on the price movements of particular exchanges around the world. There is, of course, no foolproof method to predicting how markets will move, but understanding the key factors around trading indices is an important foundation. As Benjamin Franklin […]

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Ongoing energy shortages and net zero targets loom over the UK. Yet, the UK government’s approach to fossil fuels and carbon emissions is becoming increasingly unclear. The government is exploring carbon capture projects while also handing out new UK oil and gas licenses in the North Sea.   Rishi Sunak’s government is balancing the pressure […]

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Investors are locked in a dynamic industry where financial markets change based on many factors. Those investors with lasting success develop long-term strategies and stick with them long enough to reach their goals. Today, investors and financial market traders have access to more tools than they did a few decades back — tools that help […]

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Shortly after the Vietnamese government approved the long-awaited Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8) in mid-May, northern Vietnam endured a severe energy shortage that hobbled manufacturing and left residents struggling to combat extreme heat. A perfect storm of record electricity consumption due to high temperatures combined with drought-stricken hydropower reservoirs running out of water created a […]

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M&G’s Equities and Multi-Asset team favours three long-term structural themes; infrastructure, the low-carbon ecosystem, and innovation. M&G feels – like many other investors – AI and Generative AI are integral elements of future innovation. Although ChatGPT was launched just late last year, the initial adoption of Generative AI technology has powered an equity market rally […]

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By Craig Erlam In the 1930s, the economist John Maynard Keynes famously said: “markets can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent.” In other words, it is nearly impossible to predict the markets – and those who try may find themselves in over their head. I’ve seen this maxim proven right thousands of times […]

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Premier African Minerals (LON:PREM), First Class Metals (LON:FCM), Kodal Minerals (LON:KOD), constitute the first three of five of the best FTSE AIM lithium plays ready to rocket higher on near-term catalysts. I have been covering the exploratory lithium sector for many years now — and not just the London-listed small caps, but also many of […]

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When we talk of a bear market rally, we are of course referring to US equities. The threat of a bear market rally is centred on the S&P 500, Dow Jones and NASDAQ. These indices contain the worlds largest public companies and are not only a representation of the US economy, but the global economy. Market commentators tend to focus on […]

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By Julie Kleis, Director of RBC Wealth Management’s Fiduciary Specialist Team in the British Isles Being a beneficiary of a trust is often a fortunate position to be in. But inheriting wealth can come at a cost. While a beneficiary may suddenly find themselves free of financial concerns and empowered to support passion projects or […]

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F3 Uranium’s CEO Dev Randhawa’s unerring mission is to deliver growth for his shareholders.  We recently met with the F3 Uranium CEO in London and enjoyed rigorous discussion about the need to increase nuclear power, uranium market dynamics and F3’s recent Patterson Lake North discovery. Randhawa was particularly chipper when discussing their recent high-grade uranium […]

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Many commodities may be battling inflation or weak demand, but the uranium market continues to go from strength to strength, with January spot prices increasing 19% yoy. Despite a strong spot market helped by the introduction of more financial players such as SPUT, the long term fundamentals are strong drivers and point to a market […]

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The latest Trading Update from Plant Health Care (LON:PHC) demonstrates that the year to end December 2022 was one of significant product development and offering global sales prospects. Capitalised at some £36m, the group is a leading provider of peptides for plant protection to agriculture markets across the world. The Business Plant Health Care offers products to […]

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Lithium prices are soaring and interest in lithium stocks is palpable as investors position for the electric vehicle revolution. Demand for Electric Vehicles is expected to increase over the next decade with lithium entering a structural supply deficit and providing support for lithium prices.  Benchmark Minerals has recently predicted the world will need to increase lithium […]

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Changeover Technologies, a CleanTech company, has developed an environmentally friendly and economical solution to reduce and recycle wastes, and is now heading towards the commercialisation of its revolutionary technology.  It lets fine, small, tiny, even dust like waste particles, be transformed into pellets, sized and blended with additives or beneficial other wastes to suit the manufacturer’s specification.  […]

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Chinese shares are near multi-year lows after a pursuing a prolonged Zero COVID policy that has rocked their economy and the share prices of Chinese companies. This week, early rumours suggest China could be moving towards the end of their severe restrictions and the early market reaction to the unconfirmed rumours saw Chinese equities rally. […]

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CENTERED, a US wellness platform, acquires British outdoor fitness technology, BUA FIT, to offer its platform of wellness programs to Fortune 500 companies while supporting fitness trainers’ businesses in the US.  CENTRED  CENTRED connects travellers to leading and emerging wellness brands in over 900 cities worldwide. The company utilises a vertically integrated platform with an […]

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CleanTech is targeting near-term Lithium production in hypersaline brine found beneath slats flats in Chile and South America’s ‘Lithium Triangle’. The company is developing three projects that have the potential to provide future revenues that dwarf CleanTech’s current market cap. This was demonstrated this week when the company announced a 22% resource upgrade to 1.51mt […]

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How would you like to buy a ‘penny share’ for just 1.6p that could make 1.6p per share in earnings next year? What is more this company’s brokers are looking for the shares to more than quadruple in price. Currently capitalised at only £5.2m the Westminster Group (LON:WSG) offers investors big profit potential. The Banbury-based group is a […]

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We are looking for this £123m market capitalised customer engagement security solutions business to push its profits up by around 50% in this current trading year. We are also looking for the shares of Eckoh (LON:ECK) to rise substantially in response to further items of good news. About The Company Set up way back in 1997, this […]

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This morning XLMedia (LON:XLM) issued a very positive Interim Trading Update for the six months to end June. Having undergone a quite significant reorganisation of its websites and corporate structure, the group is starting to show through impressively. This £79m capitalised group, which is a leading global digital publisher, owns and operates websites across a wide variety […]

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Smoke alarms may well be proving their worth during this summer heat period. Also showing some heat is the FireAngel Safety Technology Group (LON:FA.) whose business is home safety products, such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and accessories. The first-half year’s trading The group, which sells its products through distributors and retailers to the retail, trade […]

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by Mark Watson-Mitchell William Morris (1834–1896) was one of the single most influential figures of the nineteenth century. Under his direction Morris & Co. grew into a flourishing and Arts & Crafts icon.  His ability and legend has been carried onwards very safely in the hands of the Buckinghamshire-based Sanderson Design Group (LON:SDG). The international luxury […]

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By Nick Barigye, Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited It is no secret that African economies have been among the fastest growing in the world over the last 10 years. African GDP has tripled since 1990 and the continent recorded more than twice the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) compared to Europe and Latin America during 2010 – […]

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Many people in the UK seek ways to reduce inheritance tax. There are a few perfectly legal routes you can take to boost the portion of your inheritance that you get to keep. Tax reduction avenues often go unused because people aren’t aware of how they work, so let’s shed some light on some of […]

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The latest deal by Tortilla Mexican Grill (MEX.L) this fast-expanding burrito and tacos food restaurant group looks to be a cracker. When it came to the market in October last year it declared its aim to open 45 new sites over the next five years to add to its existing chain the UK and in […]

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An Interview with Stephen Crosher, CEO of RheEnergise Energy storage is set to be a trillion-dollar market, could you explain why? Governments across the world have recognised the urgency to completely decarbonise over the next 30 years. The recent invasion of Ukraine has amplified the pressing issue of energy security. To decarbonise, countries must redesign […]

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The UK Government’s green energy proposal released earlier in April caused a great deal of excitement across the market, with investors gearing up for the potential change in the energy landscape laid out in the administration’s ambitious plans. However, the weighty proposal has come under scrutiny due to a perceived oversight of the wind energy […]

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Options trading has often been seen as a technique best left to financial specialists, but in recent years, it has grown in popularity with traders, partly because it has the potential to add considerable flexibility to your investing plan when you take into account value, volatility and interest rates. You’ll need to master the jargon […]

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Sovereign Metals presented at UK Investor Magazine Metal & Mining Conference providing deep insight into the globally significant natural rutile project in Malawi, Kasiya. Malawi The company spent 6 years exploring for graphite in their Malawian licenses and during their metallurgy tests on the graphite, found tailings of titanium. On studies of 125 drill holes […]

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Presenting at the UK Investor Magazine Metals & Mining Conference, Cadence Minerals detailed their strategy of investing in assets that are under-priced but have strategic advantages, which CEO Kiran Morzaria calls “de-risked” assets. The AIM-listed company added that it invested in long-term partners which boast strong financial returns, and that the investee producer has based […]

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By Alan Green On December 29, Cadence Minerals (AIM: KDNC), a mining investment company listed in London, announced that it had completed all the preconditions to invest into and acquire an initial 20% of the integrated Amapa iron mine, railway and port in North Eastern Brazil.  When we talked to Cadence CEO, Kiran Morzaria, via […]

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For those pushing for corporate change, activist investing is a movement gaining greater control and here to stay. As a means to encourage companies to rethink investor strategies, buying and pooling shares together allow individuals to gain influence, lobby for change and pressure leadership to create positive change. Socially responsible investing is the new wave […]

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Sustainable startups CauliBox This London-based start-up hopes to disrupt the urban food industry by helping customers and restaurants shift to reusable packaging. The reusable lunchbox scheme has the potential to save 15m single-use takeaway containers every year. Starting with a 10-person trial, the scheme now has over 250 members, where city professionals and food vendors can […]

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The extraordinary run of cryptocurrencies has attracted a vast number of new investors who have been drawn in by the potential for huge profits and risk-taking. Proving to be extremely volatile, facing crackdown in China and issues over energy use – just how long will cryptocurrencies be popular amid investors? Kathleen Breitman, Pascal Gauthier and […]

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Planning for the later years in life can be exciting, especially when considering the hobbies you can begin, or the destinations you have on your bucket list that you will finally be able to visit. But one of the most important things to plan ahead for is your financial situation when you retire.  According to […]

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Investors seeking robust capital growth should look no further than technology  The best performing sector of the market over the last decade is technology and there is every chance that the innovative companies that operate in this area will continue to thrive as we move towards a more automated and digital future. There are various […]

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Everyone likes to think of the here and now when it comes to investing. Which stocks are hot? Where is the S&P 500 heading? What’s the word on cryptocurrencies? Even though they all eventually have a long-term focus because you want an asset to appreciate in value, the initial focus is on the present. That’s not a bad […]

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The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) provides investors in eligible early stage UK companies with generous tax-benefit benefits such ass 30% Income Tax Relief, Capital Gains Tax exemption and Inheritance Tax exemption. Indeed, a Partner at Deepbridge Capital said there is ‘really is no-greater Government giveaway to investors’. Deepbridge Capital manages £200m across their EIS Funds. […]

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The launch of the new vehicle in July marked the start of a new type of space race. The Seraphim Space Investment Trust (LON: SSIT) invests in a portfolio of early and growth stage private space tech businesses. According to Morgan Stanley, this new and fast growing sector could be generating more than $1.1 trillion […]

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As is evident in other Western European countries, the recovery in France is being driven by the consumer and the reopening of the hospitality industry and retail.  The French unemployment rate fell to 8% in the second quarter and judging by the number of people in Parisian bars and shops lining the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, this […]

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With advancements in technology, investing is being democratised like never before. However, with more power comes more responsibility for founders and investors. Founders and investors are still humans who are susceptible to making costly mistakes. “We see thousands of Enterprise Investment Scheme qualifying investment opportunities each year,” Andrew Aldridge, Partner at Deepbridge Capital. “We screen […]

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By their nature, income investors aren’t known for their risk appetite. Rather than hunting for hot new trends, dividend hunters have tended to stick to the same process: backing time-tested assets in pursuit of reliable yields that will benefit from compounding. For years, this method has held up. And then along came Covid: a macro […]

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Portfolios have been actively re-positioned following the pandemic  Temple Bar’s(LON: TMPL)new managers, Nick Purves and Ian Lance, have made a number of changes to the fund since taking over the mandate last November. The value-oriented investment trust has made a decent recovery, but despite the gains they still believe that UK shares continue to be […]

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The region could be a major beneficiary of the pickup in global economic growth  Emerging market share prices have lagged behind their developed market counterparts since the pandemic inspired sell-off in March 2020 and could offer a buying opportunity. Some of these countries are currently being held back by the delta variant, but the longer […]

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Venture capital trusts and EIS funds have been rising in popularity amongst high-income investors looking for tax-efficient strategies. Here’s the guide to understanding them: What are VCTs? Venture capital trusts are listed investment vehicles investing in younger companies in pursuit of high returns. VCTs have tax benefits, with the government keen to incentivise investment in […]

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Seamless insurance distribution for any business, anywhere Quotall is unlocking a £51bn UK market Sponsored by Quotall Quotall is a specialist insurtech software house helping large, high-profile enterprises to enter the insurance market. Up to now brands have struggled to extend into insurance due to significant up-front costs, regulatory concerns, legacy insurance technology and a […]

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Individual traders, also known as the “retail” segment of the stock market, have been participating more in the financial markets as millions of people deemed investing as a potentially entertaining and rewarding activity during the pandemic. In the United States alone, estimates point to retail investors accounting for at least a fifth of the daily […]

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Sponsored by Dynamo Motor Company FIRST PRODUCT – A World Icon Dynamo Motor Company manufacture The Dynamo Taxi, according to GOV.UK, the world’s only 100% electric zero emissions London black cab. We are based in the automotive heartland that is Coventry. Working in association with Nissan and in view of a legislation change on January […]

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The crypto industry appears to have regained its momentum in recent weeks as most of the coins/tokens continue to march higher – posting mostly green days right across the board. While Bitcoin is still far from its all-time high of $64,800 set in April, investors still have plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the […]

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by Max Ziegler 2020s: The Great Reset Ten years from now, the world might look back on Covid as our ‘great reset’ moment, similar to how Americans describe their “Pearl Harbor moment” in the 40s, which marked a moment in US history which saw dire adversity, and it sparked innovation to address the era’s biggest […]

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Unless you’re Warren Buffett, collecting beautiful artworks or rare whiskies is a lot more fun than watching the stock market. Wealthy investors have long known that these types of passion assets can be a smart counterweight to stock market volatility. Not only do they act as a hedge against inflation, they also typically retain their […]

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In life, there is typically an easy or a hard way to do something. When it comes to investing in stocks and assets, that sentiment is definitely true. Some traders spend hours and invest their hard-earned money trying to uncover the secrets of the market, hoping to find that ‘silver bullet’ that guarantees profits. As […]

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Some parents took an an extra job or postponed their retirement to support their children Parents give their children close to £3,000-per-year to help their grown-up children with the cost of living. According to a study by Equity Release Supermarket of 1,000 parents, with children who had left home, 75% of them continued to give […]

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By Jasper Lawler English football fans are bitterly disappointed by the final result of Euro 2020, but reaching the final marked a turnaround in English football. The long-awaited catch-up trade in UK shares could be the next big turnaround. —————————— First, let’s be clear – there is no clear link between a national football team […]

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Inflation could be causing the real value of savings to fall NatWest conducted research which found that the majority of parents and guardians in the UK who are setting aside money for their children, are doing so with cash. This could be damaging for their savings as their money may not grow in value, especially […]

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AxiaFunder, is a litigation funding platform that provides individual and institutional investors with the ability to directly invest in a range of litigation cases. AxiaFunder was established after Founder Cormac Leech’s personal experience within litigation funding found that while there was a substantial market for litigation funding, until AxiaFunder there hasn’t been a platform that […]

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England ended a 55-year wait to play in a major tournament final on Wednesday night, beating Denmark in extra-time at Wembley courtesy of a Harry Kane goal. The Three Lions will now face an Italy side that has also impressed throughout, getting past a resilient Spain team in its previous game en route to the […]

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Orbital Machines wants to revolutionize the NewSpace industry by supplying standardized, reliable and affordable systems and components to rockets of all types.  Their first product is an electric propellant pump for the small launch vehicle industry 14th June they reached the minimum target of €300.000 on Seedrs, and have 14 days left to overfund the […]

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Pandemic sees one third of millennials move house to find a better quality of life The coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdowns across the UK led to more than one third of 18-34 year-olds moving home, according to research by Close Brothers, an asset management firm. The 36% of those who moved did so to secure […]

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The most popular asset class for UK investors is cash The vaccine roll-out and the easing of lockdown restrictions is increasing optimism among UK investors. That is according to an independent survey, commissioned by HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets), of 735 participants. The survey found that 41% of investors in the UK had confidence that vaccine […]

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TheCarCrowd – A Passion Asset Investment Platform set to disrupt the investment market and address the lack of options for UK Millennial’s has launched on Seedrs. TheCarCrowd are building a new way for people to invest in the assets they love. Starting with Classic Cars they are offering people everywhere the chance to take a […]

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Alan Green provides his latest instalment of insight into motorcycle investment

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By Maurizio Kaiser, co-founder of ikigai, raising on Crowdcube For many years, the word “millennial” has been synonymous with “the young” – and yet, millennials today (defined as those born between 1981 and 1996) are now in their late twenties and thirties. The oldest are hitting their forties.  They’re not just coming of age, they areof age: […]

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Earth Day (April 22nd) is the largest civic event in the world and an important opportunity to raise awareness about climate change, global warming, biodiversity loss and the need to conserve the environment. Even leaders from the USA and China are setting aside their differences to discuss initiatives to lower carbon dioxide emissions at a […]

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Charles Luke, Investment Manager, Murray Income Trust PLC It’s a challenging time for investors, not least those in need of income generation. The coronavirus crisis continues to play out globally, with the UK hit worse than almost any other large economy at the start of 2021. Covid-19’s scars are likely to be with us for […]

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What is CrowdToLive?  CrowdToLive offers a new way for would-be homeowners and buy-to-let investors to realise their dreams of property ownership. To do that, our innovative platform leverages the power of crowdfunding. Our buyers – we call them Champions – use our service to take a minimum of 5% equity in a property, while professional investors […]

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Sponsored by Emortal We are all pumping out our data into the cloud. Some of it we’d like to keep forever. Emortal is the startup that wants to help you organize, protect, preserve and pass on your “digital legacy” and protect it from becoming unreadable, otherwise known as “bit-rot.” Emortal, a UK-based digital family content […]

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If you are an active investor then you probably are fairly comfortable with investing in the stock market but there are a series of alternate investment streams that you may find offer great value for the canny investor. With most markets being available to retail investors and plenty of information out there about investment strategies, […]

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Sponsored and written by Red Ribbon Asset Management Leading Analysts, including Nomura, are forecasting India will be leading the way out of the COVID downturn, and History is on their side. We’ll be taking a look at the underlying issues in this article by Suchit Punnose, CEO and Founder at Red Ribbon Asset Management In […]

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This year is all set to be a very volatile one for the stock markets. The stock market is trading near record highs but it’s not in sync with the economy. Though vaccines will be rolled out at a large scale in the next few months, macro indicators remain weak and it is safe to […]

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Twitter was uncharacteristically quiet on Donald Trump‘s end yesterday after it was announced that he is now the first US President in history to be impeached twice, and having been suspended from his social media accounts, this time there was no platform for him to express his disapproval of the charge of “incitement of insurrection”. […]

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With bank pay-outs on ice, Q3 dividends hit their lowest level since the financial crash aftermath in 2010 – down by 49.1% on a headline basis, to £18.0 billion. Of the estimated £14.7 billion of cuts during the third quarter, some two fifths of this number came from bank dividend reductions, due to Bank of […]

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The UK Government recently announced it wanted enough offshore wind farms to power every home in the UK by 2030. But how can households actually play their part?  Switching to a ‘green tariff’ may seem the obvious choice, but most green tariffs on the market will do very little to make it happen. Step in […]

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Vertically Urban is a British designer and manufacturer within the horticultural (indoor vertical farming) industry, delivering efficient LED lighting solutions that are easy to install and setup.  Offering a rare opportunity to grow with them – Vertically Urban recently launched a Seedrs campaign to raise £300k investment – a target which they have very nearly […]

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Depending on your perspective, Chinese stocks like Alibaba, Tencent, JD.com, NIO and Xpeng, are either tenacious super-growers or worrying adversaries. These super Sino equities have followed the lead of US ecommerce, media and EV titans, but all gained scale at frightening speed. The wind appears to have been temporarily knocked out of their sails, though, […]

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SMEs with stock offerings that trade under $5 per share are regarded as penny stocks by the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) in the US. In the United Kingdom, penny stocks trade at less than £1. These ‘penny stocks’ companies are characterized by low market capitalizations, and their share offerings are usually associated with low […]

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Aerospace and defence manufacturing firm, BAE Systems (LON:BA), watched its shares continue their upward climb on Friday, following the government’s announcement of a £16.5 billion injection into the Defence budget. While in real terms the boost will actually increase the Defence budget by £7 billion (according to the IFS’s Ben Zaranko), that amount is certainly […]

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Unlike any other investment, when you invest in art you get the benefits of a beautiful piece to hang on your wall as well as the promise of plentiful profits when you do finally sell. We spoke to Julian Usher, Head of Sales of London’s Red Eight Gallery, to discover how he fell in love […]

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Sponsored by Red Ribbon Asset Management Here’s an unsurprising fact. No business that operates week to week will survive six months: as Keynes might have said, but didn’t quite, in the short term we’re all blinkered: myopically fixated on the trees without ever seeing the wood. And this failure to adjust to long-term trends is […]

The post Living for the long term…Mainstream Impact Investment and Emerging Market Strategies are breaking the mould appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

Pfizer’s vaccine announcement saw gold and gilts sell off, while European equities rallied by 5% on Monday. Meanwhile, the tech stocks that boomed during the pandemic – and last week – saw the Nasdaq drop by 1.5% on the same day as Eurozone markets flew. Fast-rising home delivery stocks, Ocado and Just Eat, shed 5.21% […]

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Sponsored by Tomoka Casks During one of the most challenging years in recent decades, whisky is one of the few investments bringing comfort and cheer both to investors’ pockets and to their glasses. Whisky is now a top-performing alternative asset, with Scotland exporting £4.9 billion-worth of this literal liquid gold each year. “According to the […]

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Vietnam is one of the few countries which has emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic in relatively good shape. To date, the South-East Asian country has registered just over 1,100 cases and only 35 deaths, thanks to a prompt and proactive response in clamping down on the virus early on in the year, and subsequently its […]

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Sponsored by Phlo Phlo, the UK’s first real-time, on-demand Digital Pharmacy service hit its £1.65m crowdfunding target on Crowdcube in less than 24 hours and is now overfunding. The funding round has already attracted over 600 investors and has raised over £1.8m to date. Phlo Digital Pharmacy, launched in November 2019, now plans to extend […]

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It’s still an election, twenty new COVID policy measures, and a Christmas dinner away, but its worth trying to anticipate what equities will look like as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. And, here are three factors to consider. The Christmas COVID Crunch Despite the police commissioner’s misguided tough guy comments about breaking […]

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It’s an age-old and at times over-simplistic adage: buy low, sell high. But it exists for a reason, and research conducted by behavioural finance experts, Oxford Risk, shows just how much we might lose by choosing not to invest during the pandemic. The company states that many retail investors make decisions on the basis of […]

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According to Tribe Impact Capital, half of the World Economic Forum’s ‘Top 10 Risks’ for the coming decade are environmental issues. The company say that, by exceeding nature’s capacity to support us, we now face the twin threats of climate change and an unprecedented decline in biodiversity. What we all need to do now, is […]

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The eve of Apple‘s (NYSE:AAPL) long-awaited next instalment is upon us, and in just a matter of minutes, excited applets will be able to pre-order the latest, aluminium-coated slice of Californian tech – the iPhone 12. But do we think the iPhone 12 is worth the hype? Well, in terms of features, there are a […]

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It appears the public opinion snowball has picked up enough momentum, and the optics look favourable enough for prime minister Boris Johnson to consider a second lockdown, even if it is implemented incrementally. And, while a tragedy for businesses and communities alike, I think the prime minister airs on the side of the prudent majority […]

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Having stated that negotiations might surpass Boris Johnson’s October 15 deadline, EU Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier, has said he is ready to “move away” from the demands that the bloc retain the same access to Britain’s coastal waters and fishing rights, in exchange for concessions in the UK’s state subsidies policies. One senior source to […]

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Online trading and investment specialist, Saxo Bank, published its fourth quarter outlook for equities, FX, currencies, commodities and bonds, in which it assessed forward-going risks, such as the impact of the upcoming US presidential election. Speaking on the unsettling effect the 2020 election might have on markets, Saxo Bank Chief Economist, Steen Jakobsen, said: “We […]

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COVID has led to soaring unemployment with many either leaning on unemployment benefits, unemployment insurance or accumulating personal debt. As unemployment hit 15% in April, MIT Professor, Jordan Nickerson, said that companies in the gig economy – such as Uber (NYSE:UBER) – can have a ‘profound impact’ on labour markets, by decreasing unemployment claimants and […]

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Almost 90% of investors have said they are modifying their portfolio approach, with many turning to alternative investments to spread risk, as COVID disruption sees the UK economy contract by a fifth. According to the 2020 Cask Whisky Buyer Report, we should be looking to a burgeoning asset class, which, in the right hands, could […]

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In something of a politically savvy move, PM Boris Johnson used the Conservative Party Conference to shift focus from the inevitably downbeat discussion of coronavirus, and back onto his galvanising and favourite adage – ‘levelling up’. The centrepiece of this new discussion, among transport links and £3.7 billion to renovate hospitals, was a pledge to […]

The post One major flaw with Boris Johnson’s 5% mortgage deposit initiative appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

Speaking on one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies, Fund Manager of the India Capital Growth Fund (LON:IGC), David Cornell, told the UK Investor Magazine what to be excited about as India recovers from the Covid slump. What makes India’s economy tick, and how is it innovating? According to Mr Cornell, India’s tech sector […]

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According to a report published earlier this year, the global pet insurance market is predicted to grow to $11.25 billion by 2026 from $6.05 billion in 2018. This, along with the insurance sector being rocked by COVID-19, has encouraged providers to re-evaluate the type of products they offer. For example, recognising the opportunity for business […]

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With the likes of Amazon, Netflix and Disney Plus hungrily vying for viewers’ attention, the recent announcement that the next instalment of James Bond will now be delayed until April 2021, could well be the final nail in the coffin for ailing cinemas. Odeon (LON:ODE.F), Vue, and Cineworld (LON:CINE) have all posted reflecting what has […]

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DeadHappy, a digital-first insurance provider, has surged past its £1.5M crowdfunding target on Seedrs and is now overfunding with more than £2.3M raised from over 850 investors. As the company approaches their stretch target, the crowdfunding campaign will remain open for a limited time only, closing on 9 October 2020: Click here to invest! RIP […]

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Ravaged by more than 8 million Covid-19 cases, and at least 328,000 reported deaths, Latin America’s virus crisis seldom makes the headlines in the UK media, yet it remains the most affected region in the world by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. ‘The fear for many is that the region has tried to do too much, […]

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With sustainability becoming an increasingly significant consideration for discerning investors, being able to differentiate between true sustainability and merely a green veneer – or, ‘greenwashing’ – will become increasingly important as time goes on. That is why Tribe Impact Capital wants investors to know the risks of relying on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), and […]

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With the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, making it clear that negative interest rates could be a real possibility, it is time for investors, savers and entrepreneurs to start factoring in what these controversial measures could mean. Bank of England will have little interest in savers Aside from being the mainstay of […]

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Around the world, pharmaceutical companies and governments are working at record speed to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus. There are currently more than 150 potential vaccines in development, with high hopes that an effective product can be introduced to the market within the next year. The demand for a vaccine has increased since […]

The post AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline – the Covid-19 vaccine frontrunners to watch appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

Between companies suddenly going belly-up, mass redundancies, and working from home, the Covid pandemic has been a time of major change and anxiety for most of us. While many would like to keep pushing on, some are overcome by stress, and among that latter group are bosses, who are trying to balance financial prudence with […]

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Real estate and sustainable investment specialist, TIME Investments, announced on Tuesday that it had bought one of the largest privately-owned forest in the UK – Barracks Forest in Perthshire, Scotland. The company said the Barracks Forest offers more than 11,000 acres of Sitka spruce and pine trees, which yield FSC-certified wood and timber for products […]

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Sponsored by NextGen Nano NextGen Nano is a high-tech company with a focus on the empowerment of the individual. By decentralising power generation from governments and traditional grids, we are striving to have a deliberate positive environmental impact, whilst reducing reliance on pollutants and finite materials. NextGen Nano has developed benchmark IP that may hold […]

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Sponsored by Vietnam Holding In 2019 when US President Trump initiated the trade war with China, Vietnam emerged as a winner, with several multinational companies looking to relocate some or all of their manufacturing outside of China to mitigate political risk and avoid penalties and higher tariffs. This became known as a ‘China-plus-one’ strategy. In […]

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It’s official, we’re in a recession, and new government restrictions on social gatherings and regional lockdowns could be indicative of a worrying reality: the current situation may be bad for an SME but hoping for a rapid improvement is fanciful. Indeed, in June the IMF predicted that the global economy would contract by 4.9% in […]

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Most people think that electric vehicles are a recent development. However in 1900 40% of all cars sold were electric (the balance was made up of 40% steam and 20% petrol). Also in 1900 most New York taxis were electric and there were many companies producing electric trucks. A taxi driver bought the car and […]

The post Plug-N-Go surpass halfway mark for EV charging crowdfunding campaign appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

Sponsored by Vietnam Holding Two investment trends have taken centre stage during the season of COVID-19. The first one is Gold, an ancient asset whose appeal is set deep with the human psyche. The other is ESG, a three-letter acronym for Environmental and Social Governance, that has left the cloisters of project finance and become […]

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With lockdown slowly but surely coming to an end, and the UK government’s furlough scheme set to wrap up in October, the vast majority of employees across the country now face the awkward reality of going back to work in the post-pandemic world. But after months of disruption, returning to normality is not going to […]

The post Back to work: how Londoners feel about the new normal appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

Since 1997, Hong Kong has been the global economy’s bridge between China and the rest of the world. The former British colony is home to the highest income per capita and the largest concentration of ultra high net worth individuals in the world, marked by its characteristically low tax rates and free trade arrangement. Its […]

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After the government issued guidance on Thursday, new laws regarding the more widespread use of face masks were brought into effect on Friday. The laws, which emulate those brought into effect some time ago by the Scottish government, require people to wear face coverings in supermarkets, takeaways, shops, shopping centres and transport services, with exemptions […]

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Sponsored by Vietnam Holding Viva Vietnam Vietnam is a high growth market situated in the heart of Asia. Its cohesive population of 100m people is young, hard-working and increasingly digitally connected. Over the last 30 years, Vietnam has experienced high levels of GDP growth, averaging about 6 to 7% and attracting record levels of Foreign […]

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One of the first things you’re taught in international relations class is the school of neorealism, which posits that the international system exists in a state of anarchy, with all states vying for the greatest share of power. Each state’s share of power is relative and determined by their distribution of capabilities – military, economic, […]

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Sponsored by NextGen Nano NextGen Nano is a high-tech company with a focus on the empowerment of the individual. By decentralising power generation from governments and traditional grids, we are striving to have a deliberate positive environmental impact, whilst reducing reliance on pollutants and finite materials. NextGen Nano has developed benchmark IP that may hold […]

The post NextGen Nano: Next Generation of Nanotechnology appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

Between Donald Trump’s handling of the COVID pandemic, protests and ongoing investigations into his potential involvements in several scandals, the US president has certainly seen his stock fall in the last couple of months. While most of his cards will rest upon his ability to inspire a quick economic bounce-back from the virus, most polling […]

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Sponsored by CybeX Security CybeX is a newly established technology driven global security company, with a focus on the convergence of cyber security and private security services, major event security, counter surveillance, vetting and risk management, critical national infrastructure and debt collection. The Market Cyber security has been one of the fastest growing security verticals […]

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As British philosopher John Gray discussed in a recent article, there is a deep and widening cultural rift in British society. While this rift, as Gray sees it, is between the metropolises and everywhere else, the nationalists and the woke, and those with and without university degrees, we should also remain aware of intergenerational divides, […]

The post How reckless housing policy will further divide UK society appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

The health sector is experiencing an ongoing uptrend in health optimisation and self care. This is supported by a global shift toward patient controlled records, allowing consumers to take control of their own health data. So which starts ups are leverage these opportunities in health tech? While consumers collect more data about themselves every day, […]

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Cult favourite tech innovation company Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has seen its share price hit new heights, after soaring to unprecedented levels in February. This week ended up being a romp for Elon Musk’s favourite project, with the company becoming the highest-value car company without making a profit. This followed a bumper second quarter, where Tesla churned […]

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to spend billions of pounds to rescue the economy, as the country fast approaches a looming economic fallout in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Early on Sunday, Johnson took to Twitter to announce his plans to build the country’s way “back to health”. In an interview with […]

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On Thursday the Bank of England announced it would extend its bond-buying programme by £100 billion, in a bid to support the UK economy through the Coronavirus pandemic. The move sees a continuation of the bank’s quantitative easing, which began at £200 billion in 2009, and after today’s announcement stands at £745 billion. It follows […]

The post Bank of England £100bn stimulus – what are the pros and cons of QE? appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

With many employees returning from furlough, and with shops opening for the first time in months on Monday, questions are being asked about the ability of high street retailers to pick up steam as lockdown restrictions are loosened. Offering diverging accounts of the situation for companies post-quarantine were Fortnum and Mason CEO Ewan Venters, and […]

The post Should retailers celebrate a busy high street post lockdown? appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

Rishi Sunak, a young and charismatic Chancellor, and one of the few members of the government to see their stock rise during the Coronavirus crisis. But why should we be interested in Mr Sunak, and more importantly, should we get used to seeing him on our TV screens? After six years in politics, he moved […]

The post Rishi Sunak – Boris Johnson’s crown jewel or dagger in the back? appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

Sustainable Investment, defined by the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment as “an investment discipline that considers environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria to generate long-term competitive financial returns and positive societal impact”, is a rapidly growing industry. A Financial Times article published earlier this year revealed that “$17.5tn out of the $79tn of […]

The post Why Asia has yet to embrace sustainable investment, and why it should appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

While the scourge of novel coronavirus continues unabated, creating havoc around world economies and financial markets, insurance markets have been under the scanner struggling to stay afloat amidst enhanced credit risk exposure, reputational risk, increased volatility, and risk of heightened life insurance claims. Besides, UK insurers have been in the spotlight with the direction of […]

The post How efficiently can the UK Life Insurance industry breeze through the COVID-19 storm? appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

Sponsored by Woodbury House We spoke with Woodbury House to find out more about the art investment market, in particular street art and an artist named Richard Hambleton. Here is an inside scoop about Woodbury House and their knowledge of Richard Hambleton and the art market. We visited their studio and interviewed the brand’s co-founder […]

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In an interview with UK Investor Magazine, IG Group’s CEO, June Felix, discusses IG’s work in the community and how the online trading company is balancing shareholder returns with making a positive impact on wider society.   What steps are you taking to ensure IG’s core business is providing a positive impact to the UN’s […]

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Sponsored by Earth Investments Earth- investments ltd reports here on how It’s not all bad news, it’s just about businesses being flexible, and pulling together more in these uncertain times. Collaboration is key. Earth Investments online Soirees, are a great example of business that are doing well and making the most of the lock down. […]

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OenoFuture’s Chief Wine Analyst and Master of Wine Justin Knock explains why authenticity matters in the fine wine market. For anyone interested in fine wine the documentary film Sour Grapesis a must-watch. This is the story of Rudy Kurniawan, the most notorious name in the world of fine wine over the past decade, who lured […]

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Bitcoin is one of today’s most misunderstood technologies. While Bitcoin is commonly touted as a speculative asset, its monetary token is the least exciting aspect of the technology. Far more promising is Bitcoin’s potential to serve as infrastructure for the Fourth Industrial Revolution: a data-based economy. An Immutable and Transparent Infrastructure Right now, the data […]

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Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) investments are sought by investors around the end of the tax year as they seek mitigate tax with investment in exciting innovative companies. This year more than ever, investor focus will be on innovative medical opportunities, especially those promising to provide relief in the NHS battle against COVID-19. There have been […]

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Help Me Stop (www.helpmestop.org.uk) is a breakthrough non-residential alcohol and drug treatment service launched in recent months in London. The Help Me Stop “Dayhab” service is based on the successful US Intensive Outpatient Programme model, which has been proven to produce the same results as the traditional residential treatment model, but at only one tenth […]

The post EIS Opportunity: Help Me Stop – Rehab in The Real World appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

“You must stay at home,” Boris Johnson told the nation on Monday evening. As COVID-19 continues to spread across the world, the British government has accelerated measures to help contain the spread of the virus. This means that we must all stay indoors as much as possible. Whist many will rejoice at the thought of […]

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Sponsored by OenoFuture OenoFuture’s Chief Wine Analyst and Master of Wine Justin Knock explains how fine wine offers good news for investors amid turbulent scenes on the global markets. I’m thinking a lot at the moment about Clint Eastwood, his Oscar-winning film Unforgiven, and his grizzled character William Munny. Munny is the ageing hard man […]

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As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve in the UK, I have decided to do my bit to help contain the spread of the virus by staying indoors and reducing social interaction. This hasn’t been easy for me; as someone who goes to the gym several times a week, enjoys dining out and spending time […]

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Few would venture to deny the momentous nature of the new government’s maiden budget. Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak employed an undeniably Keynesian approach to spending, with handouts to increase business cash flows and infrastructure investment emblematic of an ambitious vision for the future. Some questions that we need to ask ourselves now: is this […]

The post Boris & Sunak big-spend budget: 3 missed opportunities appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

With bailouts of the hotel industry already being discussed in the US Congress, should we expect more widespread quantitative easing in the wake of the Coronavirus induced Black Monday slump? The likely response will be a ‘yes’, explained away by the rational need to encourage liquidity and avoid a catastrophic 2008-style slump. After the G7 […]

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The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority announced on Thursday that MPs would be receiving a 3.1% pay rise to £81,932, effective from 1 April. The 3.1% bounce follows a 2.7% increase in 2019, a 1.8% rise in 2018, 1.4% for 2017, 1.3% in 2016 and a significant jump from £67,000 to £74,000 in July 2015. The […]

The post Why is the 3.1% pay rise for MPs so insulting? appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

On Wednesday a third allegation of bullying was made against UK Home Secretary Priti Patel, in what is being dubbed on Twitter the ‘civil service #MeToo’ movement. The reaction today, at least on social media, has slowly become one of mounting suspicion against the individuals making the claims against Ms Patel. Prime Minister Boris Johnson […]

The post Priti Patel bullying scandal – time to go, or civil service stitch-up? appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

Coronavirus hasn’t yet had its fill of using equities, assets and national economies as chew toys, and will almost certainly weigh on people and capital the world-over, for a good chunk of 2020. One asset class I can’t help but feel sorry for (in the midst of the biggest dips since 2008) are sustainable and […]

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Last week the UK Investor Magazine attended the OenoFuture investor evening, which treated guests to a wine tasting, masterclasses and a seminar on fine wine investment delivered by wine expert and Oeno CEO, Daniel Carnio. Set against the jolly backdrop of aperitivo and the City skyline, the message at the core of the event was […]

The post Can investing in fine wine see us through market uncertainty? appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

Environmental policies have never been so important for businesses. Issues such as climate change and global warning are now becoming increasingly more avid as firms look to shift their operating strategy to combat climate change. I have picked out three FTSE 100 listed firms, who I feel are providing a measurable impact on the environment […]

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Many companies in this day and age vow to encourage diversity throughout their business. But how many of these firms have boards which reflect this very mindset? We’ve taken a look at some of the most and least diverse FTSE 100 boards in terms of gender and ethnic equality. Barclays (LON:BARC) Let’s start with one […]

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Space tourism company Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) is one of the few high profile innovators to top Tesla‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) half-year rally, with its stock rocketing 310% in the last three months. Continuing the comparison, Virgin Galactic has been dubbed ‘the Tesla of space travel’, though SpaceX may have something to say about that. Richard Branson’s long-awaited […]

The post Virgin Galactic shares go supersonic but the rise in shorts isn’t an anomaly appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

I started the new decade with a long weekend trip to Copenhagen. Having heard nothing but positive talk about the city, I was ready to go and explore the Scandinavian dream for myself. Thanks to Ryanair’s (LON:RYA) Black Friday sale, me and my partner snapped up flights for a ridiculously cheap £14 return. We found […]

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Its been a strange sort of year for Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and its shareholders. The American automotive and energy company, run by zany engineer and personality Elon Musk, went from being questioned on its financial viability throughout the first half of 2019, to watching its share price bounce from US $176.90 per share (on June the […]

The post Tesla share price – shorters’ winning ticket or widow-maker? appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

Blackfinch Group announced that they have launched their first Venture Capital Trust, which targets growth-stage tech-enabled companies. The Gloucester-based investment and asset manager launched the Blackfinch Spring Venture Capital Trust, which will encompass a portfolio of technology and technology-enabled companies, which have already raised funding, gained traction and are seeking to accelerate the scale-up process. […]

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The British bars and pubs scene has been busy over the last few weeks and months. Different firms have seen different results across the festive trading period, where firms look to make ground and reach peak business trading levels. Here is a roundup of the most recent updates from the main names in the industry […]

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News emerged on Wednesday that British Airways (LON:IAG) has suspended all of its direct flights to and from China. American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL) has also cancelled routes. Indeed, fears over the deadly coronavirus are rising as cases have been reported outside of China. The virus outbreak has killed 132 people in China, with almost 6,000 people […]

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Between achieving double his crowd-funding goal, and discussing Impact Investing on BBC News, Tickr CEO Tom McGillycuddy spoke to The UK Investor Magazine about his vision for making the ethical, profitable. Why do we care about Impact Investment? With calls for more conscientious business practices gaining prevalence, many will have already encountered ideas like ‘Impact […]

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Sponsored by Red Eight Gallery One of our hottest new discoveries for 2020 is the young rising star Cayla Birk who recently celebrated her first solo show in Los Angeles. Born in Florida to a single mother, Birk credits her love of travel and her eclectic childhood to her success as an artist and her […]

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We’ve heard every iteration of a ‘country’ plus or minus, model or deal, and I can’t help but feel like each vision for post Brexit life has sounded like a half-baked Frankenstein job. Sure, UK governments can and should learn some lessons from policy success stories overseas, and there are plenty of them. Finland has […]

The post Why the Singapore model could teach Brexit Britain a thing or two appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

While the rest of us are recovering from the excesses of the holidays and broken New Year’s resolutions, January is a frenetic time for the fine wine market. Traditionally it’s the month for Burgundy En Primeur campaigns when top wines from the region are released for sale while still in the barrel. In a few […]

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BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) CEO Larry Fink’s 2020 letter has focused on climate change and outlined plans for the world’s largest asset manager to reduce investments in those companies that damage the environment. Many investors have recently focused on the impact of sustainability of their portfolios and the 2020 letter signals a shift in major asset management. […]

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Last night saw ITV’s (LON:ITV) hit reality TV show Love Island return to our screens for its first ever Winter edition of the show. Islanders entered a villa in South Africa, where they will couple up and aim to find love over the next few weeks. Viewers will vote for their favourite couple as they […]

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Royal Dutch Shell has posted a strong start to the year after oil prices rose following an escalation in tensions between Iran and the United States. Atlantic Capital Markets included Royal Dutch Shell in their top share tips for 2020 which was released in December, outlining a range of companies set for a strong year […]

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The propensity for investors to seek out investments that provide some good to the world is growing. The area of ethical and socially responsible investing isn’t new but it is enjoying a greater degree of interest and this article sets out to break down the key differences between two key areas; ESG and impact investing. […]

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GBP/USD hits 1.200 Having violently unwound the pre-election melt up in just a couple of trading sessions, we see GBP/USD continuing it’s decline through 2020. A combination of weaker UK data and flight to safety of the US dollar will be the biggest drivers, notwithstanding any unforeseen shocks from a disorderly Brexit. Gold rallies to […]

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After another year pockmarked by global economic turmoil and civic unrest, investors continue to turn to alternative assets for stability and healthy profits. As the US-China trade war has escalated and Brexit uncertainties linger, fine wine has remained an outstanding option with annual growth of up to 75% for the year’s top performing wines. According […]

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The airline industry has seen mixed results by many firms, as shares have often been volatile. As many firms have made it through what has been a tough year of trading across 2019, some have not been so lucky, and here is a round up of the biggest performances across the year. Looking at the […]

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Largely led by an intelligent management of the agenda, the Conservative Party won a decisive majority in the December General Election. Conservatives win overall majority in 2019 UK general election, passing threshold of 326 seats, with more seats yet to declare #BBCElection #GE2019 https://t.co/KV6XxHEREW pic.twitter.com/BfFGazsI83 — BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) December 13, 2019 The Labour […]

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Just one day of campaigning remains for parties ahead of tomorrow’s general election. In fact, by the end of the week, the nation’s political outlook just might be a little bit clearer. Parties have taken to social media to campaign ahead of the voting date, to desperately win votes. With just one day to go, […]

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Sponsored by Rockpool. For sophisticated and high net worth individuals. As a high net worth or sophisticated investor, you will be aware of the importance of actively managing your investment portfolio and avoiding over exposure to any asset-class. It is essential to achieve diversity, a balance of risk and return, and of course, to control […]

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Sponsored by Red Eight Investors are always looking for the next big thing, but predicting trends in a field as nuanced as the art world is no easy feat. Here’s our insider’s guide to three artists who are about to make it big on the art scene. Now’s the time to invest in their work […]

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Last week, John Lewis & Partners, together with Waitrose & Partners, released their Christmas advert featuring the character #ExcitableEdgar. However, the John Lewis Partnership is not alone in releasing a yearly heart-warming advert ahead of the festive season. We’ve taken a look at what other retailers have produced this year to get consumers excited for […]

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Sponsored by OenoFuture Despite being the home of Sassicaia, Tignanello and a host of sensational Barolo producers, Italy has long been in France’s shadow when it comes to fine wine investment. Yet as the traditional collector’s favourite Bordeaux continues to lose market share, Italy has been a key beneficiary. The latest figures from Liv-Ex show […]

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Two new cannabis based drugs have been issued for NHS in the treatment of epilepsy and multiple sclerosis, as developments into cannabis based medication continue to grow in the UK pharmaceuticals market. Both medicines have been grown and developed in the UK, as approval was won and announced on Monday morning. The new medications follow […]

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KEFI Minerals plc (LON: KEFI) have seen their shares surge on Thursday, administration problems with regard to Ethiopian operations were resolved. The specialist gold and copper miner saw their shares rise 55.11% during Thursday trading to 1.15p. 7/11/19 14:05BST. KEFI Minerals confirmed that it has now resolved outstanding internal administrative arrangements with respect to the […]

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Galliford Try plc (LON: GFRD) and Bovis Homes Group plc (LON: BVS) have agreed a substantial home building deal, for Bovis to takeover the two Galliford housebuilding business units. The deal was announced during Thursday trading and is valued at GBP1.14 Billion, which sends out a huge statement of intent for competitors. Across the sector, […]

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The views expressed in this article are entirely my own, and do not reflect the views of my colleagues or the UK Investor Magazine. I was going to title this piece ‘Brexit and what Labour has done wrong’ but it didn’t seem entirely appropriate. Sure, they have been accused of acting undemocratically or contrary to […]

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ID Finance, the fintech company operating in Europe and Latin America, has surged past its £2m crowdfunding target on Crowdcube and is now overfunding with £2.3m raised from over 700 investors. The Barcelona-based lending-tech scaleup is the second-fastest growing fintech in Europe, according to Financial Times, has enjoyed strong investor demand as it looks to […]

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If you’ve heard of the ’empty centre’, you’ve most likely heard of the party that calls that landscape home. The Lib Dems (Liberal Democrats): centrist and unfulfilled or just moderately shambolic? As the son of an ex-Liberal councillor, I can’t avoid any mention of the Lib Dems being followed by a remark about the party […]

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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) chief executive Andrew Bailey said in an interview with the Times that he did not think mixing institutional and retail investors in funds is ‘“is necessarily a good idea” and the matter will have to be examined “when the dust settles” after the saga. Woodford’s flagship Equity Income Fund (WEIF) was […]

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Founded by a Finnish sea captain and today owned by the Coppola family, the Inglenook story has more romance and celebrity stardust than the rest of California’s “First Growth” wineries put together. The tale begins back in the 1870s when Gustave Niebaum arrived in Rutherford to finally settle down on dry land and purchased 500 […]

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Intellectual property investor Tekcapital (LON: TEK) have expanded their portfolio company Salarius Ltd (NASDAQ: SLRX) has secured a new customer for patented MicroSalt, causing stock prices to soar. Shares in Tekcapital rose during Wednesday trading by 10.66% at 6.53p per share. Tekcapital owns 97.5% of the share capital of Salarius ltd. In Salarius portfolio update, […]

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With no overstatement, the ascendancy of cryptocurrencies is one of the most intriguing ripples in the financial scene in recent times – if as much theoretically as practically. However, the hype seems to have somewhat dampened in the last year or so following the Bitcoin crash, which saw its value fall from £14,748 to £2,529 […]

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The plans for Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) to introduce their digital currency Libra have faltered. In the last few days, an majority of major supporters withdrew over security concerns The G7 voted unanimously that Libra, Facebook’s cryptocurrency will not go ahead until it is safe and secure for use. The social media giant faced tough scrutiny […]

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Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) have released their latest UK accounts, showing revenues of £1.65 billion on the back of strong marketing and advertising growth. The social media firm showed huge profit growth in excess of 54% with recognized sales of £797 million. Whilst pretax profit rose more than 50% from £63 million to £97 million. Facebook […]

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You’d have to be living under a rock, or some other equally weighty and soundproof implement, to not be aware of climate activist Greta Thunberg and the uproar caused by the unshakeable extinction rebellion. Greta laments elites and corporations alike, for focusing wholly on myopic ‘economic growth’ without any concern for the long-term implications of […]

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Scotland is currently a shining example of a clean energy policy taken seriously. By 2016 it had completely outstripped England, with almost 86% of its electricity coming from clean sources (renewable and nuclear – both around 43% apiece), compared to under 44% in England, and 25% or lower in Northern Ireland and Wales. By 2018, […]

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Today the world winced as Hong Kong authorities shot the first pro-democracy protester. Contemporaneously, China marked the 70th anniversary of the Communist Party’s rule with a jingoist tour de force and a cliche comic-book-villain-esque speech from Xi Jinping, who lauded the ‘unstoppable rise of China’. The resulting ominous aura following today’s developments was likely caused […]

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Kaiserwetter describes itself as the first ‘IntelliTech’ company, utilising AI, machine learning algorithms and data analytics to help its clients navigate the volatile but growing market of renewable energy assets. The Company’s CEO, Hanno Schoklitsch, told the UK Investor Magazine that it sets itself apart in its field by, “[Transforming] variable and volatile returns into […]

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News emerged on Monday that the British global travel group, Thomas Cook (LON:TCG), had collapsed, leaving thousands of British holidaymakers stranded abroad. Meanwhile, some Thomas Cook customers have accused other airlines of capitalising on the collapse of the travel company. The BBC reported that in some instances, the prices for replacement flights have tripled. Roughly […]

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Italy is so full of bucket-list worthy locations that for some, Bologna doesn’t even make the cut. Rome, Florence, Naples, Milan, Verona, Venice, Amalfi Coast, Sicily, Sardinia – the boot-shaped peninsula is packed full of beautiful locations, from man-made cities to natural coastlines. With Florence dominating the centre north of the country among the minds […]

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Frederick & Oliver have given an update on their recent stock tip selection following a period of uncertainty in markets. The trading house that specialises in a long/short strategy focusing on FTSE 350 provided UK Investor Magazine readers with a selection of tips at the beginning of June which have so far proved to outperform […]

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According to a recent poll, some 60% of the nation are pessimistic about the year ahead and only 38% support the concept of a No-Deal Brexit. Despite this, and even before Boris Johnson assumed the office of PM, political analysts forecast a 70% likelihood of some form of No-Deal scenario. So, should we chase the […]

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Ok, the bull may not be THAT appropriate. Last week we were told there is a one-in-three chance that recession is coming – sadly, markets don’t seem to want to get it over with. Manufacturing PMI is at its lowest level in months, miners are struggling (outside of gold and vanadium), the US bond market […]

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Investment grade wines typically come with hefty price tags, but the current world record holder is about to be eclipsed by maverick winemaker Loic Pasquet from the Liber Pater estate which only began producing wine in 2006. Currently the world’s most expensive wine is the Romanée-Conti Grand Cru from the legendary Burgundy domaine which typically […]

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Sponsored Article Over the past 18 months, the US dollar’s been on a tear. And from a charting viewpoint, there’s been a clear trendline supporting the price since May last year. Every time the price came down to test that trend line, the buyers came in and the dollar moved higher again. When you see […]

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The average London property price stands at £654,925 for July 2019, according to current Zoopla estimates. But what if you could spend the equivalent of this elsewhere in the world? We take a look at what roughly £650,000 can get you in three cities dotted around Europe. Milan, Italy Located in the northern Italian region […]

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Bricks and mortar or ones and zeroes? While you’d be hard-pressed to find a bank headquarters made of secure, lumbering concrete and gilded gates; the glossy, glass chic towers that denote innovation and financial power may soon become the architecture of the past. Convenient, better-value and putting control in the hands of the consumer. The […]

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I recently visited Barcelona and came to the conclusion that it’s the perfect holiday location because it truly offers everything. Located on the coast, a trip to Barcelona offers a city-break and beach holiday, proving popular for travellers who like a mixture of both. In addition to the city’s location, Barcelona’s rich culture, history and […]

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It’s summer in the UK which means Love Island, the reality TV show that involves young singles finding love, is back. If you’re not talking about it, or desperately trying to increase you Instagram followers to be considered a contestant, then you’re rolling your eyes and wondering what’s wrong with the world. Whether you live […]

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A new entrant but using traditional methods, both personal and romanticised but stressing its exclusive clientele. Fattorie dei Dolfi may confuse some with its dichotomies, but one thing cannot be confused – the vineyard’s painstaking attention to detail creates an inspired end product. Fattorie’s launch Last week Fattorie debuted its range of fine wines at […]

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Earlier this week, Boots announced that it would aim to remove all plastic bags from its stores by 2020. The switch, which began on Monday, will phase out the use of plastic bags across all of its outlets and eliminate 900 tonnes of single-use plastic each year. Boots is not alone to have made the […]

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The car industry was dealt another blow on Thursday after it was announced that Ford is set to close its Bridgend plant in 2020. Ford is just one of many car manufacturers to close it doors, amid falling sales and Brexit-related uncertainty. The American automaker employs 1,700 people in the UK. In February, Honda announced […]

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The Tory leadership is well and truly underway after Prime Minister Theresa May announced her resignation week last week. After a tumultuous three years as Prime Minister, May took on the challenge of delivering Brexit, a task which many had deemed a ‘poison chalice’. Despite various setbacks, including a reduced majority after the 2017 election, […]

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The Kenyan capital of Nairobi is a chaotic metropolis, with over 3 million people residing in the city, there’s plenty going on at all junctures. We take a deep look at some of Kenya’s key industries, including the city’s once burgeoning tech sector, alongside some of the latest political developments affecting Kenya. Economy The Kenyan […]

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So, the biggest show in television history has just concluded and there was no avoiding it. Much to the chagrin of HBO big wigs, Netflix breezed past the Game of Thrones platform to claim the number one spot as the best outlet for original content, but that will not be the greatest concern as far […]

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Whilst often labelled an alternative investment, the art world itself is still steeped in tradition and dominated by a few well-established names or elite insiders. This often makes it seemingly inaccessible to the everyday investor or to a budding creative, striving to make their mark. It can certainly prove a difficult market to crack, but […]

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Even to those with sharp business acumen and a love of savoring a glass of fine wine, investing in the wine market can seem intimidating at first glance. One such individual who has made the leap from prestigious investment career in the City to the world of fine wine is Daniel Walker. Daniel who now […]

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During times of economic uncertainty savvy investors are always on the look out for alternatives to the traditional stocks and shares options. Recent research by Fidante Partners indicates that the alternative global investment market is projected to grow by $2.5 billion over the next three years alone. Aesthetic And Financial Benefits One of the greatest […]

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The main problem with the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ is the dichotomy between the picture it is trying to paint and the present-day reality – it is a piece of rhetoric wheeled out by politicians trying to divert attention from the London-centric political and economic bubble. It plays upon Thatcherite tropes of London-centred financial service development over […]

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Part 1 : An Investment Series by Jon Levinson Is there a Tax Payer not seeking to pay less tax ? Is there an Investor not looking for a 10 bagger?….. Even if there are such people this could be a chance to reconsider and why we are initiating an Investment Series on EIS (Enterprise […]

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New data has emerged revealing that most British adults do not check the beneficiaries of their financial policies and could therefore be leaving money to the wrong people. As the UK’s departure from the European Union draws closer, it is advised that financial policies are reviewed. Phoenix Life, Europe’s largest life and pensions consolidator, conducted […]

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John Cronin, Executive Chairman of CyanConnode (LON:CYAN) presented at the UK Investor Magazine Investor Evening 31st January. CyanConnode is a specialist in Internet of Things (IoT) technology with a focus on smart meters. The group have won a number of significant contracts in India and the Nordics and having posted a 400% increase in profit […]

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The formation of the Independent Group has raised serious questions about the future of the British Politics, and not least, the Labour party itself. Whilst many smaller fringe parties already exist in Parliament, political debate has been historically dominated by the two major players – the Conservatives and Labour. However, with a stalemate over Brexit […]

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Back in October, Canada became the first G7 nation to legalise the recreational use of marijuana. In the aftermath of Canada’s decision, cannabis is increasingly commanding attention from the Investment world. However, with its entering into the mainstream, it is often difficult to ascertain which Cannabis companies may present the most investment potential. So, we’ve […]

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Last month, Snoop Dogg (whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.) announced that he had invested in a Swedish fintech company. The American singer, rapper, record producer, television personality, entrepreneur and actor purchased a stake in Klarna Bank, in order to expand his tech investment portfolio. Snoop Dogg’s venture capital firm, Casa Verde, is […]

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Sirius Minerals Plc (LON:SXX) have been in a state of flux since last August, with the company agreeing a potash supply deal with Brazilian company Cibra, and this week’s announcement that the company are to implement a financial restructure of its potash project in Yorkshire. Sirius’ involvement in Cibra The deal with Cibra outlines a […]

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With a mere 64 days to go until Britain is due to leave the EU, the government is no closer to securing a deal that can command support in Parliament. For many Brexiteers, leaving the EU was seen as a way to take control of the UK’s economic and political destiny. However, with no discernible […]

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The past two decades have seen the number of active traders grow from a few thousand to an astonishing 9.6 million. What has made this possible? Academics can give you lots of different reasons but most of them boil down to one thing: the internet. By making trading more accessible, improving traders’ skills and supplying […]

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This piece is by no means factual, nor is it exhaustive or representative of the views of my peers. It is simply my unenlightened take on what Brexit means for the way we look at our Parliament, and I reserve the right to change my mind. Brexit has underlined some of the systemic shortcomings in […]

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It’s been almost two weeks since we entered 2019 and the leading UK supermarkets have begun to announce their Christmas trading figures. With mixed results, what seems clear is that the British consumer has tightened their pockets this Christmas. As special sales offers drove sales for some supermarkets, and the discounters Aldi and Lidl seeing […]

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Wine market performance for 2018 As we finish it is an ideal time for investors to reflect on the performance of the fine wine market over the past 12 months and use those findings to hone our strategy for the coming year. A buoyant Liv-ex 1000 The big picture view for fine wine in 2018 […]

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The Office of National Statistics released data on Thursday outlining the latest retail sales statistics for November. Despite the well reported dire condition of the UK high street, it became apparent that retail sales increased by 0.4% for the three months to November on the back of growth in non-food stores and online retailing. Indeed, […]

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This article was originally published by Queen Mary University of London on the South Asian Politics Forum. Since his arrival in office in 2014, Narendra Modi has set about reforming the social and economic landscape of India, with his policies having mixed success in aiding economic development. While the earlier portion of his tenure was […]

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Ten years ago, our trust in legacy banking institutions was rocked by the 2008 financial crisis. This left the atmosphere ripe for a new finance sub-sector to emerge and flourish, making use of sophisticated technology– dubbed “fintech”. In the first part of this series, we explored the changes that occurred during this tumultuous decade; now […]

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Marked by the symbolic collapse of Lehman Brothers in September 2008, it has now been 10 years since the financial crisis. It is still to this day shocking that a financial institution, which had been operating since 1850, holding $600 billion of assets, could experience such a fundamental market failure. 2018 now marks one decade […]

The post The Financial Crisis One Decade on: What has Changed in Business and Finance? appeared first on UK Investor Magazine.

The price of bitcoin hit fresh lows on Tuesday, falling below $5,000 to $4,387. There is not doubt that 2017 marked a stellar year for the leading cryptocurrency, with the price of Bitcoin rallying to highs of $19,511 back in December. However, it has proved a particularly volatile week for Bitcoin, with the cryptocurrency tumbling […]

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This article was written by Daniel Carnio, CEO of Oenofuture. Uncertain times ahead With Brexit looming ever larger on the horizon, investors are rightly feeling nervous and uncertain about what the future will hold. The facts make for grim reading; during what has been dubbed Red October $8 trillion has been wiped off global markets, […]

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Be diversified. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. This is Rule 101, according to most investors. What, however, is a suitable level of diversification? To answer this question, one must first ask why you would you want to be diversified in the first place? In layman’s terms you must diversify to avoid the […]

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After decades of sporadic background rumbling, the issue of cannabis legalisation is back at the forefront of conversation as authorities around the world begin to change their stance on the drug. We may be a long way from full legalisation of the drug for recreational use in the UK, but medical use has seen several […]

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Crowdcube is the UK’s leading equity crowdfunding platform with 600,000 registered members and over £500,000,000 invested in pitches through their platform. To help our readers understand the process of registering with Crowdcube, we have compiled a 5-step guide to using the platform. 1. Register for an account to become a member You can also use […]

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A week on from Theresa May’s ABBA-themed riposte to those who mocked her dancing, tensions surrounding Brexit negotiations have spiralled into a bizarre dance-off between the Prime Minister and her opponent in the exit talks, President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker. After a Daily Telegraph journalist accused Juncker of mocking the Prime Minister by […]

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Elon Musk has had an interesting year and has by no means kept his distance from the headlines. With the help of Twitter, the chief executive of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has sparked controversies that have resulted in lawsuits, fines, stock price dips and most recently, had him resign as chairman. The tech billionaire is erratic, […]

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Sponsored content Wealthsimple is latest company to establish itself in the UK and join the digital revolution in investment advice. The company was founded in Canada in 2014 and now operates in Canada, the United States and the UK. Founded by a group of experts in wealth management and technology entrepreneurs, the service has 100,000 […]

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Investing in fine wine comes with its own unique risks, challenges and pitfalls. With wild tales of wine fraud repeatedly popping up in the media and dubious companies desperate to get their hands on your money, it pays to do your homework before you invest. Here are nine key considerations to help you to stay […]

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Global efforts to switch to renewable energy have been ramping up in recent years, with nations increasingly banding together to fight climate change. Accordingly, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has now said that it expects renewable energy used globally to grow 20 percent in the next five years, to 12.4 percent by 2023. In fact, […]

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Theresa May’s attempts in her Conservative Party Conference speech to shed her ‘Maybot’ image and rehabilitate faith in her leadership after a disastrous showing during last year’s speech received a mixed response from the public and online commentators. Referencing the mockery she received after her awkward and robotic dancing on film during her visit to […]

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Despite resigning from the cabinet back in July, Boris Johnson is never far from the headlines. Perhaps one of the most well-known advocates of Vote Leave, Boris Johnson had long been a popular figure in British politics, famed for his superfluous use of language and eccentric character. However, in recent months, the former London Mayor […]

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For over two years, Brexit has been the talk of the nation. Since British citizens voted to leave the EU back in 2016, many have speculated and attempted to predict the nation’s future. Today, Theresa May is in the middle of negotiating the UK’s exit deal. Whilst uncertainty prevails, UK citizens are being left waiting […]

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According to Ofgem, there are currently 71 active suppliers competing in the domestic energy market. A number of suppliers dominate the industry. But, how many of these focus on renewable energy? As we drown in a global environmental crisis, renewable energy is more important than ever. What is it? Renewable resources produce renewable energy. These […]

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Oenofuture is a leading fine wine investment company based in London with offices on mainland Europe. Below is a Q&A session with their founder, Daniel Carnio. Q: Daniel, why don’t you start by telling what the fine wine investment market looked like a few years ago? If we go back to the beginnings of the […]

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Yesterday we reported that Funding Circle will be the first UK FinTech company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange. We take a look at some of the leading UK FinTech companies at the moment – CrowdCube, Monzo and PayBase. CrowdCube CrowdCube is crowdfunding investment platform established in 2011. The company aims to increase […]

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Deloitte has reported that the European football market is worth a staggering £22 billion (€25.5 billion). We provide some of the most exciting financial insights of each 2018/19 UEFA Champions League group after yesterday’s draw. Forbes has ranked the value of each team based on their enterprise value (equity plus net debt) based on current […]

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More than two years on from the initial vote to leave the European Union, and the UK looks no closer to securing a favourable Brexit deal. After a string of cabinet resignations and a lack of discernible progress in securing a trade agreement, concerns continue to mount over whether the Prime Minister is indeed fit […]

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Last week, the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee voted unanimously to raise interest rates from 0.5% to 0.75%, their highest level since 2009. It has been suggested that the rise will help to slow the rate of inflation alongside being a means to reduce unsecured credit, which recently reached over £300 billion. However, it […]

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Sponsored by FJP Investment Are you thinking of making the move from North to South? Each year there is an influx from the North to the South, some are young professionals career driven and excited by the thought of life in the heart of city life, some are students having had enough of home towns […]

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Analysts and traders alike commonly use ratios to analyse stocks and ascertain the potential value of their shares. While no method is fool-proof, each ratio has a specific function which makes them almost co-dependent on one-another, should one wish to gain a more complete insight into a stock. What must be remembered is that when […]

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Mario Draghi today laid out plans for the end of the European Central Bank’s bond buying purchases. The ECB will drop bond purchases to €30 billion until September then down to €15 million in October, November and December when bond purchases will finish. Draghi did place a caveat on the plan, however, saying that the […]

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Sponsored by LendingCrowd There’s no such thing as a risk-free investment. However, as all savvy investors know, diversification helps to manage risk and improve your opportunity for higher returns. A typical portfolio might include a mix of cash savings, stocks and shares, bonds and property. Increasingly, investors are turning to peer-to-peer (P2P) loans to further […]

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Sponsored by Reid Green & co Citigroup Inc is a case study of an investment opportunity Reid Green & co highlighted to our subscribers. Over an 18 months period this idea generated a 75% return. In this case study we will cover why we found the company attractive, what happened after we covered the stock […]

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Sponsored by Reid Green & Co Please read this entire article because you will find how even the most modest value retail investor can create his own competitive advantage in the market place from the simple understanding of these facts. We would like to begin by saying that finding obviously mispriced stocks or undervalued companies, […]

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Retiring at a reasonable age and having enough saved to live comfortably is becoming an ever-distant dream for some How can you make sure that you have enough savings to enjoy a comfortable retirement? To support a reasonable level of income in retirement, around 10-15% of annual income should be saved, yet few people maintain […]

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With certain supercars well outperforming the capital growth of London property, you may wonder why you haven’t heard of this before. Well, with typical values of £1m+, you’d have to be incredibly wealthy to have the cash available to purchase one of these iconic vehicles and benefit from any potential capital growth. Supercar Investment Club […]

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Since before its construction began in 2009, Crossrail has been highly anticipated as a game-changing railway line that could have a positive and significant impact on London and the South East. Set to be fully operational by December 2019, such is Crossrail’s forecasted impact through improving access into the Capital – by bringing 1.5 million […]

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Londoners pay on average four times more Stamp Duty than the rest of UK, according to research from London Central Portfolio. According to the data, Greater London proved the biggest contributor to Stamp Duty at around 39 percent. The research revealed that the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the City of Westminster alone […]

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The UK Government has announced plans to “professionalise” the real estate sector, requiring all agents to hold a qualification. On Sunday, Housing & Communities Secretary Sajid Javid announced the introduction of extra protections for buyers, as the government looks to crack down on “rogue” real estate agents. As it stands, anyone can practice as a […]

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Making your first investments can be daunting with a broad choice of investments and providers offering different levels of services and products but it is an essential step for those who want to secure their financial future. Whether you are saving for your first home, planning to boost your pension or simply want to make […]

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The stock market is often portrayed by the media as a casino where folks are just as likely to lose money as to make it. Although it’s true that many a private investor underperforms the markets, for those willing to put in the time and effort to “DYOR” – Do Your Own Research – it […]

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Investing in IPOs enables investors to be the first to own publicly traded shares in a company before they are admitted for general trading. The process of floating on a stock exchange involves an initial round of funding where investors can secure shares at a specific price before they start trading, this is the IPO […]

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Cafe Rouge owner, Casual Dining Group, reported a steep loss in profits in the year to May 2017, in another blow to the British high street. The group said losses across the year at its dining locations such as Cafe Rouge and Bella Italia, increased 18 percent to £60 million. The restaurant group attributed the […]

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There is a substantial gender deficit in the world of business investment, according to a new report by the UKBAA, with women continually deterred from entering the traditionally ‘male’ world of angel investment. In the light of International Women’s Day, the ‘The Barriers and Opportunities for Women Angel Investing in Europe’ hopes to highlight the […]

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This Stocks & Shares ISA comparison breaks down the key points including charges, services and available products of a range of ISAs to help you conduct your own ISA review and decide which ISA to invest in. Investors and savers are able to allocate a maximum of £20,000 in the 2017/2018 tax year as well […]

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It’s a commonly-held belief that higher rewards involve higher risk, something that the instinctively risk-averse might find off-putting. But the adage isn’t strictly true, as we’ll show in this article. If you just follow a few simple steps, you can cut the risk in a property investment to the barest minimum – and reap some […]

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One would usually associate the strength of a nation’s government with the performance of the domestic stock market. A well organised government delivering on their promises and leading the country forward incites confidence in risk assets, such as equities. Enter Theresa May. May did inherit one the most challenging leaderships of the past 100 years, […]

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The FTSE 100 closed on Friday at 7687 as London-listed stocks added to gains throughout the festive period enjoyed in a so-called ‘Santa’s Rally’. The FTSE 100 closed 2017 up around 7% in a year that was characterised by extremely low volatility throughout a persistent backdrop of political uncertainty and high equity valuations. The best […]

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In April 2010, the price of one Bitcoin was 0.003 dollars, while the price of one Bitcoin today is more than 15.000 dollars. If you had invested $100 seven years ago, today you would have more than 500 million dollars. Just as Wall Street started paying more attention to Bitcoin, new rivals emerged in the […]

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By James Trescothick, Senior Global Strategist at easyMarkets As anyone who is in the industry will tell you, when it comes to online trading it is always a battle between two groups of people, the bulls and the bears. Bitcoin is no different, but both groups are so vocal in their opinions on whether it’s […]

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A crowdfunding campaign by bar company BurningNight Group to create a new sports-themed venue, Sportskeller, has already raised 50% of its target just weeks after launch. Sportskeller will be its first chameleon bar, teaming up some of the most popular elements of the hugely successful Bierkeller and sports bar Shooters. BurningNight Group, which owns and […]

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The owners of The Bierkeller Entertainment Complex are planning to team up two of their most successful bars to create a new sports-themed venue … Sportskeller. BurningNight Group already has six complexes in cities across the country, which all house three venues under one roof – Bierkeller Bavarian bar, sports bar Shooters and Around the […]

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In April 2010, the price of one Bitcoin was 0.003 dollars, while the price of one Bitcoin today is more than 7000 dollars. If you had invested $100 seven years ago, today you would have more than 200 million dollars. Just as Wall Street started paying more attention to Bitcoin, new rivals emerged in the […]

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James Trescothick, Senior Global Strategist at easyMarkets For me, 2013 has long stayed in my memory as a year that affected me personally – a year where one key event impacted me directly. Looking back on it now though, its seems that there are several things that occurred that year, which are now repeating. Firstly, […]

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The FTSE 100 has posted sharp gains over past 18 months and has broken to fresh records on numerous occasions. As the market currently resides with touching distance of recent highs, we ask is the FTSE 100 overvalued? Valuation When evaluating the price levels of stocks one of the most commonly used metrics are price-to-earnings […]

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Chancellor Philip Hammond is set to reveal his Autumn Budget next month, with all eyes on his announcements as the government struggles to deal with Brexit negotiations. A freeze on tuition fees and a £250 million spend on Brexit are rumoured to form a major part of the Budget – but what about the finance […]

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More than a year after David Cameron stepped down from his post in the wake of a crushing referendum defeat, little has been seen or heard of the ex-Prime Minister. So how does the man who was once tasked with running the country fill his days? President of Alzheimer’s Research UK One of the most […]

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With impending changes to the finance sector looming, it’s important for both businesses and investors to get to grips with the latest Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, or MiFID II. The EU legislation is the second part of original legislation introduced in 2007, designed to regulates firms who provide services to clients linked to ‘financial […]

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For investors prepared to take a little risk in return for higher returns, emerging markets present an enticing opportunity. ‘Emerging markets’ describes economies growing at a fast pace and working to make their economic progress more sustainable. Emerging markets are generally less efficient and have less strict standards in accounting and securities regulation than advanced […]

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After Jamie Dimon’s controversial comments last week labelled Bitcoin as a ‘fraud’, the cryptocurrency has one again hit the headline news. Initially a complicated, secretive ‘currency’ used by drug-dealers and black market buyers, interest in bitcoin has surged dramatically over the last couple of years. Launched in 2009, Bitcoin is the “first decentralized digital currency,” […]

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The Alternative Investment Forum will be returning to London in October for the 9th year in a row, offering investors insight into alternative investment options. This year the forum will focus on the agriculture sector, presenting the opportunities available to investors willing to think outside the box. The dynamic two day event will be packed […]

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“Sell in May and go away, don’t come back ‘til St Leger Day”: a well-known old adage indicating that investors should lay off stocks and shares for the summer, long touted as a way to help improve your investment returns. However, analysis from Fidelity International debunks this stock market maxim and suggests that placing your […]

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Research from the Bundesbank published on Friday suggest that the European Central Bank’s quantitative easing program is ineffective at increase inflation over longer periods. It did however note that QE was useful for short term financial stability but the lasting impact was largely negative. “We find that ECB balance sheet policies, in the form of […]

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Banks have been plunging money and time into developing innovative new products and online offerings, but are they falling short on customer service? According to the results of the latest survey from FleishmanHillard Fishburn, the answer is yes. It seems whilst banks are good at offering new products and keeping up with changing technology, they […]

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Equities are overvalued Stocks are expensive using the most rudimentary of metrics; price. Global stocks have posted significant gains in recent years and the bull run has been characterised by a severe lack of meaningful corrections and prices have drifted to record reach record highs on numerous occasions. Major developed world indices currently reside mere […]

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As the financial industry quietens down for the summer, the stock market has stayed within a narrow range. Even as companies report earnings, many investors are sitting on the side lines waiting for signs of life. The markets are less volatile than they have been in the years since the 2008 financial crisis; however, there […]

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The FTSE 100 has been on a hell of a run. Since intraday lows of around 5,500 February 11th 2016, the FTSE has rallied over 37%, recording a number of all-time record highs along the way. The FTSE 100 has been helped higher by a rally in base metals and a weakening in sterling following […]

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The German stock market crash is a timely reminder of the need to broadly invest, affirms one of the world’s largest independent financial services organisations. The comment from Tom Elliott, deVere Group’s International Investment Strategist, comes as the DAX, Germany’s top stock index, was nearing the red after shares in the country’s largest car makers […]

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The tech sector seems to dominate the media attention given to start-ups. The term ‘unicorn’, a privately owned business valued at more than a billion dollars, was born in Silicon Valley. The global superstars of the start-up world are often the tech companies for which there are few barriers to world domination. But there are […]

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In my 39 years, I have never witnessed a US Presidency with as much drama as I have seen in just over 100 days since Donald Trump was elected. And in this short time talks of a Trump impeachment are already surfacing. I was too young to be fully aware of President Regan’s presidency, then […]

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In uncertain times, the fine art market offers a reassuring investment opportunity. Largely immune to political change, it is less volatile than currencies or capital markets. The global market was worth more than $45billion last year, a 1.7 percent annual increase, according to the European Fine Art Foundation Report 2017. Prices have fallen back a […]

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Italy’s first tech conference will begin on Wednesday in the country’s capital city, bringing together investors and entrepreneurs from all over the world in a three day event. Blast, which will take place from 10th – 12th May, will provide a valuable networking opportunities for 150 of the best global startups in the pre-seed or […]

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Islamic markets may be a better bet for investors as uncertainty sends shockwaves through the financial sector, as evidence shows that markets in the region are able to withstand crises better than conventional indexes. The new research, published in the Pacific-Basin Finance Journal by researchers from Anglia Ruskin University alongside colleagues from Tunisia, the United […]

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It’s often been said that honesty is the best policy, and in the case of the mergers and acquisitions market, this has never been truer. According to business valuation expert, Company Valuation Services, business owners considering a sale should keep things concise and simple in order to stand the biggest chance of success in 2017. […]

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Trading the stock markets is an age-old way to invest cash and, as technology continues to filter through to the finance sector, competition between share-dealing companies is hotting up. When starting a portfolio, finding a share-dealing platform offering low fees is imperative – if you’re not careful, high dealing costs can take a large chunk […]

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The Nasdaq, home to many of the biggest tech companies in America, hit the 6,000 mark for the first time ever on Tuesday. As the tech industry continues to grow, as do tech stocks propensity for making money. Here are five tech stocks looking strong for 2017. Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) Despite being one of the biggest […]

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  As controversy over CEO pay in the UK continues to grow, more and more company leaders are offering to take pay cuts in relation to the performance of the business. However, the pay gap is still widening, and these are the highest paid CEOs in the UK… Sir Martin Sorrell Sorrell, the CEO of […]

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If you’re looking for the next up-and-coming place to invest in London property, forget the old hotspot areas of Hackney and Dalston, whose house prices have long since surpassed those of affordability. Whether you’re a first time buyer, looking to buy-to-let or a renter who want something better for their buck, discover our recommendations for […]

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With the end of the tax year upon us and attention turned to money matters, it’s the perfect opportunity to ensure portfolios are in good shape before topping up with more money. Mark Taylor, CEO of investment platform Selftrade, encourages investors to commit to an investment MOT once a year. “It’s all too easy to […]

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As the much anticipated Fed Base rate decision looms on the horizon, I thought I would have a look at one of the most turbulent relationships in the market which is never short of offering up some form of drama: Gold and the USD. To the untrained eye, they seem to never get along. One […]

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As Benjamin Franklin once said, “investment into knowledge pays the best interest.” When it comes to taking the very first steps into the journey of becoming a commodities or currency trader, this sentence has never held more importance. As with every human decision, psychology is the driving force, and often determines action. If action is […]

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Speculation has increased as to where new President Donald Trump’s economic policy will take the markets in his first 100 days of office, after his inaugural speech on Friday gave little of his intentions away. Ahead of the speech the US dollar moved higher, after a volatile month in which global markets struggled to deal […]

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Investors should expect volatility in global financial markets in the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency, said Tom Elliott, International Investment Strategist at independent financial advisor deVere Group. Mr Elliott warned investors that “Market volatility should be expected over the next 100 days, the period in which new administrations like to lay down their […]

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Until recently, receiving real investment advice has seemed impossible for younger or lower net worth individuals – many Financial Advisors have minimum asset requirements of £500,000 or above, and charge 1-2 percent for their services. According to the FCA, the new wave of online robo-advisors offer “online automated advice models that have the ability to […]

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The Bank of England hasn’t increased interest rates since July 2007 when rates were increased to 5.75% from 5.5%. Since then rates have plummeted to record lows and there is no sign of a rate hike anytime soon given the backdrop of Brexit uncertainty. During the period of record low rates, borrowers have able to […]

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Global financial markets are bracing themselves for the Federal Reserve to hike rates, after Friday’s positive jobs figures left the way clear for a December rate rise. At last month’s meeting the Federal Reserve gave their strongest hints yet that a rate hike was on the cards. Despite the uncertainty prompted by the resignation of […]

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Trump must “show some backbone” and repeal Obama’s highly controversial global tax law that negatively impacts foreign financial institutions (FFIs)and Americans living abroad, says boss of deVere Group. Nigel Green has asked the President Elect to address the problems brought on by the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), which has adversely affected FFIs and […]

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The Bank of England’s Mark Carney recently suggested that inflation, sometimes known as ‘the silent thief’, may be close to 2.8 percent by the second quarter of 2018. Since the result of the European Referendum at the end of June, and the following drawdown in sterling, inflation has never been far from the conversation in […]

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Birmingham offers better value for money than both Brisbane and Brooklyn for property investors, according to research compiled by Investorist. The UK’s second biggest city has seen a massive regeneration as of late, with the completion of a vast redevelopment of Birmingham New Street station and the construction of a new Birmingham library just in […]

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Yesterday saw two major announcements: the government lost its case in the High Court and is now unable to trigger Article 50 without parliamentary approval, and the Bank of England will be keeping interest rates on hold at their record low of 0.25 percent. The High Court’s decision was met with mixed reactions – some […]

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16 million UK savers could be stuck in a “financial advice gap”, according to the latest report by the Financial Conduct Authority. The FCA have called on the industry to make financial advice more available for those that need it, after discovering that 85 per cent of investors were not willing to pay the high […]

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In the financial markets, it has always been assumed that Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton would make a better president than her Republican counterpart Donald Trump. This is more practical than political, since Clinton is assumed by Wall Street to be a “safer” candidate than Trump, a so-called “wildcard” nominee with no track record in politics. […]

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Three quarters of small businesses in the UK are looking to expand within the next two years, showing a generally optimistic mood in the business sector post-Brexit. 73 percent of businesses with over five employees have plans to grow dramatically or moderately over the next two years, according to a new report by Albion Ventures. […]

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If we assume that the financial markets operate under the principle of maximising returns at minimal risk, then it should surprise nobody that Hillary Clinton is Wall Street’s preferred candidate. However, this has less to do with ideology than the fact Mrs. Clinton is an establishment candidate whose pockets have been lined with Wall Street […]

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The UK’s vote to leave the European Union has led to speculation surrounding the future of London’s currently booming FinTech scene. Considered to be the “FinTech capital of Europe”, London has seen real benefits from the rise on FinTech, which has brought businesses, jobs, talent and investment into the country. However, Brexit has sparked worries […]

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Over the past year, the number of UK start-ups has been growing fast. In 1980 there were 700,00 small businesses – this had grown to 5.4 million by the beginning of 2016. According to the UK government, small businesses have created more than 15 million jobs and contributed £1.8 trillion to the UK economy. The […]

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Financial service provider APS launched a £5 million bond offering today, enabling investors to earn 7 percent fixed interest on a four-year investment. The APS bond is suitable for investments of between £1,000 and £250,000, with interest paid twice yearly. The bonds will mature after four years, and will support the launch of new products […]

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“AN INVESTMENT IN KNOWLEDGE PAYS THE BEST INTEREST.” – BENJAMIN FRANKLIN As said by Albert Einstein, “once you stop learning, you start dying”. In light of this, when investing, the value of educating oneself must not be underestimated. Achieving and maintaining success will necessitate frequently carrying out necessary research, study and analysis. “I WILL TELL […]

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The latest stock market sell-off on Wall Street reminded us that anything can happen in the financial markets. The following three events stand out as part of the markets’ recent surprises. September 7: USD/JPY Currency traders have been watching in amazement at the strength of the Japanese yen. The yen has gained a staggering 15% […]

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The ECB left interest rates unchanged at their monetary policy meeting this month and neglected to extend their quantitive easing programme, causing European shares to drop after the announcement. In the press conference following the release, ECB President Mario Draghi spoke on the factors currently dampening Euro Area recovery and the importance of fiscal policy […]

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Since the January selloff, a selection of UK Unit Trusts and OEIC’s focused on Latin America have provided investors with significant gains. Returns on investment greatly outpaced benchmark gains in emerging markets. Threadneedle Latin American, Stewart Investors Latin America and Invesco Perpetual Latin American all saw returns to investment above 40% by the start of […]

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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced plans for a “FinTech Innovation Hub” to support the development of the Hong Kong FinTech sector. HKMA announces new FinTech Hub in collaboration with the Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Norman T.L. Chan, Chief Executive of the HKMA, revealed the plans for the new hub in […]

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Data released by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) at 3pm on Tuesday afternoon showed business conditions worsening in the US non-manufacturing sectors in August. The Dollar fell against the Pound in response to the news. A cohort of recently published US economic data came in below expectations, begging the question: what the Fed will […]

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Oil is one of the main drivers of the global economy, but prices went into freefall at the start of this year with rates reaching as little as $28 a barrel in January. While it has recovered somewhat since then, the heady days of prices reaching $100 a barrel are little more than a distant […]

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The UK government has provided a quarter of a billion in Start Up Loans to small UK businesses since 2012, it was announced on Wednesday. The loans, valued up to £25,000 at a fixed 6% interest rate, are awarded by the government backed British Business Bank. They not only help young entrepreneurs to get a […]

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American digital service agency R/GA will be expanding its Venture initiative by starting a UK based accelerator. In collaboration with Innovate UK, the new start-up accelerator will support up to 10 early-stage as well as growth-stage start-ups to build and expand their business. The companies will receive £75,000 in capital investment for up to 6% […]

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Blackwood Seven, a new unconventional media agency, announced plans to expand into the UK in a statement on Wednesday. Having launched in Denmark only three years ago, the start-up has already successfully expanded into Germany and, in June this year, the United States. The business announced that it has successfully raised €13.5 million for a […]

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“Helicopter Money”, the metaphorical term coined by economist Milton Friedman in 1969, has gained momentum in the discussion of what the BoJ’s next strategy may be. While there is no clear consensus on how Helicopter Money should be implemented, in theory it is the strategy of providing money directly to the private economy to boost […]

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Japanese economic data remains discouraging This morning, a new set of Japanese economic data, published by the statistics bureau, showed that the Bank of Japans expansionary monetary policy measures have not increased inflation, the main measure of economic activity, in Japan. The National CPI came in at -0.4% for July, exactly where it was a […]

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In case you hadn’t heard, Friday night ushered in a new era for London: the Night Tube. Bringing the British capital in line with other European cities who already have 24 hour metro systems, two main lines will now run continuously between Friday morning and Sunday night. Championed by both Boris Johnson and Sadiq Kahn […]

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Governor Kuroda spoke at the Bank of Japan’s first FinTech Forum, in a speech discussing the significant role FinTech innovation plays in driving the development of financial services. Kuroda dedicated a large amount of his speech to the importance of information security. He made no mention of Japan’s current economic situation and the BoJ’s position […]

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Wynn Palace, the newest luxury hotel and casino of founder and CEO of Wynn Resorts Limited Stephen Wynn, is set to open in Macau this evening. The $4.1 billion project has been in development for six years, suffering delays and uncertainty about it’s profitability as the Chinese economic slowdown and Beijing’s crackdown on corruption weighed […]

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CleanTech, or clean technology, emerged as an umbrella term for all services, technologies and products which hope to cater to the growing demand for solutions to environmental issues. It hopes to offer customers services or products, while at the same time generating further value for the wider community by tackling a more far reaching environmental […]

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Stocks, currencies and bonds are all sensitive to political change and a US presidential election is always a period of uncertainty for the markets. So how are the various markets likely to be impacted by the run up to the 2016 US presidential election, which takes place on 8 November? Nikolas Xenofontos, Director of Risk […]

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With train fares set to rise again today, commuters’ anger over Britain’s overpriced, under-performing rail service once again bubbles to the surface. The news that fares have increased at double the pace of wages over the past six years will surprise no one who commutes by rail, and helped along by Jeremy Corbyn, has stirred […]

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Speculation is increasing over the future of the London FinTech industry; some business leaders in the sector believe that the UK’s exit from the European Union may mean Fintech companies will move to another European country. In 20 days the Startupbootcamp is launching its next London Fintech Accelerator. The outcome of the program may shed […]

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June’s Brexit vote raised worries that the UK capital may lose its position as leader in the FinTech industry and innovation. However, the Startupbootcamp believes in the growth potential for UK based FinTech start-ups. Six of the nine FinTech innovators chosen to participate in its 2016 London accelerator scheme are UK-based companies. Startupbootcamp started in […]

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We had a look at 10 UK Tech start-ups which could make some waves this year. 1. Darktrace Darktrace is a UK cyber security firm founded in Cambridge in 2013 which developed the world’s first operational Enterprise Immune System detecting emerging cyber-threats, giving companies the opportunity to defend against in-progress cyber-attacks. The business reports that, […]

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Winners: Lloyds Banking Group (LON:LLOY) A surprise winner of the summer earnings season, Lloyds Bank saw a 101 percent increase in post-tax profit to £1.8 billion – an impressive contrast to the dismal figures provided by other British banks. However, the stock is still down 25 percent on the year, hitting a one year low […]

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Since the referendum, several Blue Chip companies are offering surprisingly good value for money for investors. Below is UK Investor Magazine’s list of the top ten cheapest stocks in the FTSE 100, based on forward price-to-earnings ratio using next year’s earnings estimates. International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (LON:IAG) IAG, the owner of airlines including British […]

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The question of whether Germany’s growing property prices constitute a new housing bubble has been debated for over half a year now, and was recently reignited by data showing that Germany’s building permits on flats were at a ten year high in January this year. Commerzbank has now published a report detailing their assessment of […]

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FinTech is a sector that has grown up within the EU – in fact, it has never functioned without it. Within the climate of openness and cross-border investment cultivated by the European Union, London’s has become the EU’s undisputed Fintech capital. But after Brexit, is London likely to keep the top spot? Rightly, many are […]

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Finding the right mortgage provider can be a time-consuming and often fruitless search; conflicting advice, confusing options and a lack of clear knowledge makes finding a mortgage a difficult task. However Trussle, the new online mortgage service backed by Zoopla, is looking to mix up the market with its easy-to-use, hassle-free site. Trussle makes it […]

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This morning’s publication of China’s continued drop in both exports and imports in June has sparked worry over the country’s industrial demand, which may weigh heavy on raw commodity suppliers. Lower figures on copper purchases of the world’s biggest consumer of the metal ring especially worrying for mining companies and lower pricing of the metal […]

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Theresa May’s decision last week to delay approving the Hinkley Point nuclear power station signalled a turnaround in government policy towards China, barely a year after David Cameron’s announcement of a “golden era of relations” between the UK and Beijing. Since then, the political ground has shifted dramatically; with the UK now set to exit […]

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Whilst Italian banks may be having a rough time at the moment, one in particular is on the brink of collapse: the 500 year old Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank, currently caught in the throes of a possible private rescue. Like most Italian banks, MPS is struggling under the weight of millions of Non-Performing […]

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India’s upper house of parliament unanimously passed a long awaited bill this week, allowing the creation a unitary tax system and finally achieving a completely integrated single market within the country. Economists are confident that the revision of India’s fragmented taxing system can increase the economy’s efficiency and create up to a 2% increase in […]

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Yesterday’s big news was the announcement by the Bank of England that interest rates would be cut from 0.5 percent to 0.25 percent. But amongst all the financial jargon – what does that mean for you? Essentially, a rate cut can be good or bad – or both. Lower interest rates mean less to pay […]

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The Italian banking crisis, which has simmered under the surface of the relatively wealthy EU country since 2008, has finally started to erupt. With the UK’s Brexit vote as the catalyst, Italian banking shares have tanked – prompting media speculation on the future of Italy’s economy. After years of bad debts and a typically Italian […]

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UK Cycle Centre, unique online marketplace for cycling kit, is seeking investment via a crowdfunding campaign on Crowd2Fund. UK Cycle Centre is aiming to raise funds through a £40,000 revenue loan, at a 9 percent interest rate, to expand the company globally in a number of key European markets. Set up in 2014 by avid […]

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The Federal Reserve is currently holding its July Monetary Policy meeting from which analysts expect no changes in the federal funds rate. The Fed’s latest meeting to discuss future monetary policy measures is being held over Tuesday and Wednesday with a decision to be made on Wednesday evening. Since the Fed decided to increase interest […]

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Political turmoil in Turkey following the coup attempt on Friday initially impacted markets negatively. The market is however optimistic most sectors as well as the Turkish Lira will rebound. However, travel companies may have reason for concern if we see prolonged political unrest. In a move to crack down on the perpetrators, the number of […]

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Theresa May was sworn into office yesterday and her first day in office was marked by a number of announcements on the new cabinet appointments. Chancellor of the Exchequer – Philip Hammond George Osborn has been the biggest loser so far, losing his position as Chancellor of the Exchequer. He tweeted in response that it […]

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As the UK decides to leave the Eurpean Union, markets plummet in Asia. This could be especially worrying for China after the country only recently, and as it looks now only for a short time, defeated great concerns about its rising debt levels. China’s rising debt Chinese rising debt first became a major concern in […]

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As the referendum is now only one day away and arguments for both ‘Remain’ and ‘Leave’ are being considered, one of the major questions, which may come to affect voting decisions greatly, is that of the effect a Brexit vote could have on UK pensions. It was noted, after the Scottish independence referendum, that pension […]

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It has been highly debated what a possible Brexit vote on Thursday could mean for the UK housing market. Especially the London housing market, which is largely fuelled by the demand of overseas buyers, are under threat of trembling greatly if the UK chooses to leave the European Union. In the past months it has […]

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British Prime Minister David Cameron recently described the upcoming referendum on European Union (EU) membership as “bigger than the general election.” For the first time ever, Mr. Cameron’s Vote Remain campaign appears to be losing ground in the referendum debate, with the likes of Boris Johnson and Michael Gove on the offensive with their pro-Brexit […]

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Should the United Kingdom decide to leave the European Union in this Thursday’s referendum many skilled professionals may leave the UK in flight of the uncertain economic future and in search of better job opportunities. As Stephen Hawkins has announced in his statement about Brexit, the UK stands to lose important research funding if it […]

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It is consistently argued that Britain contributes more to the EU budget then it receives. Yet a large factor of income the UK receives from the EU is research funding. Of the two major routes by which the EU directly funds research into the UK, Britain is most successful in attracting Framework Programme funding aimed […]

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Such is the focus of mainstream media of late, you will be forgiven for thinking that the economy or markets do not have a future beyond the 23rd June. This, of course, isn’t the case. As the UK has voted to leave the EU, we will hear of nothing else for the foreseeable future. However, […]

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10 p.m. Voting ends. Ballot boxes will be transported to 382 local centres for the count. The local turnout will be recorded and announced before the counting of votes begins. 12 a.m. 1st results due. The votes from the Isle of Scilly and Gibraltar should become public now. However, due to the small number of […]

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As the day of the Brexit vote moves closer, more and more personalities in the public eye have voiced their view on which way Britain should vote on Thursday. Politicians, economists, celebrities have made their arguments as to why they think Britain will be better off in or out of the European Union. Cabinet ministers […]

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With just a week to go until the EU referendum, the Leave campaign appears to have taken a steady lead in the polls. Why? One word: immigration. Polly Toynbee illustrated the feelings of some Londoners in her article for the Guardian on Monday. At a surgery held by Barking MP Margaret Hodge, her constituents made […]

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The deadline to register to vote was last night – and as is stands, 30% of 20-24 year olds are now unable to have their say in the EU referendum, in comparison to just 5 percent of those over the age of retirement. Already, the figures are swayed against us; yet, undeniably, it is young […]

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With just under three weeks to go, recent opinion polls on the EU Referendum suggest that voters are split 52% – 48% in favour of leaving the EU (ICM/Guardian) . What will a Brexit vote mean for UK homeowners? A report released by Nationwide in May 2016 noted that although the annual house price increase […]

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British tailor Mark Marengo is seeking a £90,000 revenue loan on Crowd2Fund.com, to expand its Saville Row business. The company was first established in 2005 by founder Mark Marengo, who began his career working as a tie salesman. Marengo then began designing his own suits and shirts, before launching his own business on Saville Row […]

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According to statistics released by The National Audit Office, two thirds of public sector projects are completed late, over budget or do not deliver the outcomes expected. Most projects due to be delivered in the next five years, have already been announced to be completely unachievable. But unfortunately, this problem is not just within the […]

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Any trader worth his salt will have heard of – and perhaps been intrigued by – binary options trading. Marketed across the Internet as an easy way to trade the markets and make money within minutes, companies often use enticing adverts that, for one site, include the wildly inaccurate claim that this was how Sir […]

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With the summer months fast approaching, investors are already looking for new investment ideas that can maximise their returns. Below is every Brit’s guide to summer investing. Stocks – trade them sparingly Many investors are familiar with the phrase, “Sell in May and then walk away.” That’s because May 1 represents the end of the […]

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With the threat of a Brexit growing ever closer, stark warnings of the potential impact on the City of London grow louder. Bank of England governor Mark Carney has warned of major banks leaving the city in their droves, fleeing towards the safety of EU countries. But how likely is that to happen? It appears […]

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Everything is online these days – talking, shopping, even banking. But would you trust a bank with no high street branches or customer service phone line – in fact, no way to talk to a real person at all? Fidor Bank is a German online-only bank launched in 2009, which entered the UK market last […]

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It started with just one store, its iconic red and blue sign standing out against the grey buildings of post-crisis London. Since then, it has multiplied; its name was whispered amongst friends, before hitting the headlines of main finance magazines. A growing ‘revolution’ against the traditional – and disgraced – UK banks: Metro Bank. The […]

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A major new survey of 100 of the most senior global executives in the retail industry has found that a third of UK retail CEOs are “not fit for purpose”. The ‘DNA of the Future Retail CEO’ report, published by the World Retail Congress and Green Park, has found that current leaders are ill-equipped to […]

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Whether you realise it or not, commodities are an important linchpin of human civilisation. From the food we eat to the fuel that powers our modern modes of transportation, commodities make the world go round. They are not only consumed, but invested in as well. That’s why banks, hedge funds, institutional investors, businesses and even […]

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According to the official Rich List, compiled by the Sunday Times and released every April, the last year has not been kind to the world’s richest people – many of which saw the biggest drop in their fortunes since the 2008 financial crisis. This year’s biggest faller was steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, who has lost […]

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Spreadex has been named as Best Spread Betting Provider at the 2016 City of London Wealth Management Awards. The firm was presented with the award by BBC newsreader Sophie Raworth at the ceremony at The Guildhall, London. The accolade follows Spreadex being four times named as Best Spread Betting Firm for Customer Service in the […]

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Today’s start of the 2016/17 tax year sees the Government’s introduction of the Innovative Finance ISA, a new tax wrapper which sits alongside the traditional Cash ISA and Stocks & Shares ISA and which will allow individuals lending money through the Peer-­to-­Peer (P2P) sector to receive loan interest tax­ free. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYVu4TG7TWQ&w=560&h=315] Source: www.innovativefinanceisa.org.uk The […]

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The new National Living Wage comes into force today – but what does it mean for workers and employers? What is it? The National Living Wage is the new mandatory national minimum wage set at £7.20 per hour for everyone 25 and over – 50p higher than the previous minimum wage of £6.70, which will […]

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With the upcoming US election set for November 8 and the campaigning in full swing, it is perhaps worth considering the election process in the US and the role of large corporations have on American politics. Since 2010, the Supreme Court ruled allowing unlimited campaign contributions by corporations and unions, which has led to millions […]

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On Thursday 23rd June, the UK will vote on whether they believe Britain should remain within the 28 country bloc. The referendum will come following months and millions of pounds of campaigning for the Stay or Brexit campaigns. Currently, the Telegraph’s poll has revealed that 49% of respondents would vote to leave the EU, compared […]

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Investment Superstore A new comparative service has launched this week to provide investors with the means to make detailed investigation into which brokerage and dealing services offer the best fees. Growing competition in retail investment services has led to a great variation in the fees investors are charged and the service they receive. The Investment […]

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A major announcement in Chancellor George Osborne’s 2016 budget yesterday was the introduction of a Lifetime ISA, designed to help young people save for the future. What is the Lifetime ISA? ISAs already exist in several forms, and is essentially a tax free savings allowance. However, as part of Osborne’s plan to “put the next […]

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Investment into dual nationality programmes has increased over the past decade, with much of the trend attributable to international families wishing to protect their future and to be free from security threats. Europe, the Middle East, and Northern Africa have been vulnerable targets for terrorism, with the November 2015 Paris, Beirut, and Mali attacks serving […]

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The Chancellor of the Exchequer is set to release 2016’s budget at 12.30pm on Wednesday 16th March, which will set out the governments future plans for the economy based the latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility. Osborne has previously hinted at possible outcomes of Wednesday’s budget, including promises to raise the personal allowance […]

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Analysts have been evaluating and predicting future trends for a long time and now they are getting more and more exposure with 24/7 stock market news, with their word often being taken as truth. However with a study showing that 49% of analyst ratings on the Dow 30 were incorrect in 2012, is their word […]

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British supermarkets may well have put an end to their steady downward spiral, according to the latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel. For the 12 weeks ending 28 February 2016, supermarkets saw small increase in supermarket sales, up by 0.5 percent compared with a year ago. Whilst a relatively minimal rise in comparison to […]

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What are Hedge Funds? Hedge funds are alternative investments that are often open to accredited investors requiring a large initial investment, with aims maximize the return of investment. Established in the late 1940s, investments in hedge funds are illiquid as they normally require investors to keep money in the account for at least a year […]

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As part of the preliminary disclosure required of all presidential candidates, Donald Trump provided an interesting show of his investment portfolio. A look at Trump’s portfolio reveals he is worth somewhere in the region of $10 billion, with most of his stock picks based in America – particularly the Dow 30. So how good is […]

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When economies are teetering on potential disaster, there are opportunities for investors betting that these economies will tank as well as their currencies. Several high-profile investors have made their fortune in this way – could recent economic volatility make this the right time for you? On September 16th, 1992 which was also known in England […]

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The FBI’s request for Apple to provide a ‘back door’ entry to the phone of San Bernardino terrorist Syed Rizwan Farook has since sparked an international debate over data privacy, with companies such as Facebook and Twitter joining Apple in standing against the US government. If Apple continues to refuse the FBI’s request, the case […]

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As an in-out referendum on the EU draws closer and influential figures from businesswoman Karren Brady to fund manager Neil Woodford weigh in on the debate, the uncertainty over Britain’s future is being felt on the currency markets. The Great British Pound has dropped significantly against both the dollar and the euro since the start […]

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As the first Innovative Finance ISA sets out it terms, come April, investors will be able to earn returns approaching 6pc interest on up to £15,240. Innovative Finance ISAs have grown rapidly in recent years, with RateSetter set to launch its ISA on April 6th where it is expecting a rush of demand due to […]

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Since the late 1970s, manufacturing production was commonly offshored from developed nations to countries including China and India. At the time, these cost-saving decisions proved controversial and tough on the UK work force, with Burberry moving 300 jobs to China from their Rotherham factory despite their ‘Made in Britain’ ethos. This movement was seen all […]

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Crowdfunding has risen over the last ten years from a relatively new idea to a viable source of funding, seeing figures grow exponentially. But recently the landscape has been blighted by the collapse of several large-scale crowdfunding projects; Rebus, who raised more than £800,000 on equity crowdfunding site Crowdcube, and Welsh company The Zano which […]

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Yesterday the head of the European Council, Donald Tusk, revealed the highly-anticipated draft of a possible reform of Britain’s membership of the EU – to the scorn of the British press and Eurosceptics, who branded it a “farce”. The deal, drafted after weeks of meetings between Prime Minister David Cameron and top EU officials, aimed […]

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Described as “the world’s largest open air prison” and with 80% of its 1.8 million population living in poverty, Gaza is not the first place that springs to mind when thinking of places to invest in for startups. Funded $900,000 by Google, the US charity Mercy Corps was able to set up Gaza Sky Geeks […]

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Royal Bank of Scotland warned of a “cataclysmic” year for the global economy, whilst Chancellor George Osborne made it clear that 2016 will not be easy for the UK. So far, these predictions have been largely accurate; markets had the worst start to the year on record and January has been plagued with releases of […]

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Over the past year, global oil prices have seen a dramatic fall. This oil collapse, with prices today reaching below $30 per barrel, has the potential to have profound geopolitical consequences. So who are the possible winners and losers of the falling oil prices? Russia As one of the world’s largest producers, Russia will undoubtedly […]

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Like most of the economy, the British Pound has got off to a rocky start in 2016. The value has decreased dramatically against other currencies, declining nearly 4 percent over the last three weeks – bad news for any Brits trying to beat the January blues with a trip abroad. The fall marks its longest […]

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Over the past few weeks, China’s economy has caused shock waves throughout the global economy, with data released on Tuesday confirming it has grown at its slowest rate in a quarter of a century in 2015. With the growth rate falling to 6.8% from 7.3% a year earlier, analysts express concerns of the health of […]

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Heading into 2016 it is difficult to see the positives of investing, particularly when the market fell by over 2% on the first day of trading. On the flip side, the UK gave a fairly robust performance in 2015, with a near-trend GDP growth of 2.5%, marching ever onward to full employment. There are also […]

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For the second time in seven months, the Shanghai Composite index entered bear market territory, triggering a mass sell-off across European stock markets. But is the FTSE set to follow suit? It’s been a rough couple of days in the global financial markets; last week saw the worst start to the year in financial history, […]

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Entrepreneur David George has had quite the journey: starting in 2013 with a business idea driven by a passion for cycling, one crowdfunding attempt and subsequent business pivot later he has successfully launched the premier cycling insurance product on the market. His initial business idea was a different project altogether. Grown from his frustration at […]

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  Understanding the varying emotions that you or another investor might experience can really help explain the relationship between feelings and judgements towards the market. The below diagram shows the well known expression of the emotional roller-coaster experienced when investing, so next time you are investing, bear the chart in mind and ask yourself: “Where […]

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Sainsbury’s (LON:SBRY) shares dropped dramatically last week after it emerged that a secret offer for Home Retail (LON:HOME), made back in November, had been rejected. But investors are a little baffled – why are Sainsbury’s so keen on getting hold of the home and DIY group? Fortunately, Sainsbury’s released a presentation today designed to make […]

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Chancellor George Osborne warned last week that the UK faces a ‘cocktail’ of threats from a slowing global economy, something that is likely to have a knock-on effect on the British public – recent figures have confirmed that pay increases are likely to drop in 2016. A recent payroll survey by reward consultants Paydata has […]

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The Good: Morrisons Shares in the troubled supermarket chain rose over 10 percent on Wednesday, after a Christmas trading statement showed a 0.2 percent rise in sales in the nine weeks to 3 January. Morrisons have issued several profit warnings over the last year, slashing prices and selling off 140 of their M convenience stores […]

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Dutch investment firm Oikocredit International are working with London-based solar power start-up BBOXX to turn solar power into an asset class and bring energy to parts of rural Africa. BBOXX, founded by three Imperial College engineering graduates – Christopher Baker-Brian, Mansoor Hamayun, Laurent Van Houcke – is a start up who have brought electricity to […]

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The last couple of years have seen Fintech companies soar – especially those that are challenging traditional banks in areas of weakness. One such company is Remitsy – who utilise blockchain technology to make paying Chinese suppliers cheaper for businesses. Remitsy was founded in April 2015 by Richard Bensberg, a businessman tired of making international […]

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China has been growing steadily over the last couple of years, helped by market manipulation and a large economic stimulus programme. However, the ‘Great Fall of China’ last year hinted at cracks in the country’s economic foundations, which appear to have enlarged over the last two weeks. But is this a temporary hiccup – or […]

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Born in 1948, Zhou Xiaochuan has come a long way from the rebellious teenager on a state farm during China’s Cultural Revolution; he is now the country’s longest serving, and arguably most radical, governor of the Chinese central bank. It may be a new year, but all eyes are still on China – another shock […]

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A week into 2016 and the financial markets are off to a less than prosperous start; two trading suspensions on the Chinese markets, the halting of diplomatic relations between two major oil producers and a spate of negative trading updates have done nothing to elevate investor sentiment. But is this gloomy outlook it for the […]

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China has once again taken centre-stage in global economics, after a shock devaluation of their currency ended with the suspension of Chinese markets for the second time this week. But when discussing this matter, which currency is correct – the yuan or the renminbi? The currency of the world’s second largest economy goes by two […]

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2015 saw the increased use of crowdfunding and private investment in Fintech firms – but also a decrease of IPOs and trades on the stock market. So what does the future hold for the stock market? In the modern world, has the traditional ambition to graduate to public company become irrelevant? Increase in private funding […]

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The US bull market will enter its seventh year in 2016, having restored some $15 trillion to share prices since 2009. At 82 months, the advance in the S&P 500 Index is poised to become the second-largest ever in 2016, eclipsing the 1950s bull market that saw share prices nearly quadruple. Despite the rally, the […]

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Starting your own company can be difficult; but when your business impresses even the toughest of Dragons, you know you’re on the right track. This is certainly true for Deepak Tailor, founder of giveaway website LatestFreeStuff, who received validation from the infamously tricky Deborah Meaden on Sunday night’s episode of Dragon’s Den. For Ms Meaden, […]

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The law on workplace pensions has changed – now, every eligible employee must be automatically enrolled in their workplace pension scheme. The deadline for completion of this is nearing; so how does it work, and what does your business need to do to comply? How does auto enrolment affect UK businesses? Auto enrolment has given […]

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2015 was a slow year for tech IPOs, with many choosing to stick with private investment instead of testing the waters on the market. But with several large tech companies rumoured to be looking to float, what’s the forecast for 2016? Throughout 2015, the outcomes were mixed for those that did take the plunge; companies […]

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2015 was undoubtedly a turbulent year for the world’s second largest economy; and with trading on the Chinese markets halted this morning after dropping over 7 percent, 2016 has set off to a worrying start. But what lies in store for this year? Slowing growth Whilst there is debate on just how slow growth will […]

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When you hear the word ‘Brazil’, the first things that come to mind are usually blue skies, white sand and exotic food. But investment opportunity? Not so much. However, according to the latest data compiled by the Post Office, the British Pound has risen by more than 42 percent against the Brazilian Real over the […]

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With climate change dominating the headlines following the Paris climate talks, it seems that energy sources are a primary concern of many governments. It would be assumed that this fresh wave of concern for climate change should lead to an increased role of renewable energy technologies in the UK’s energy use, however evidence has shown […]

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Although occasionally dismissed as a ‘myth’ amongst analysts, a Santa Rally is a statistically visible rise in stock prices over the month of December in the run up to Christmas. Whilst the reasons for this increase in stocks are not exactly known, the head of investing at Axa Wealth, Adrian Lowcock suggests; “It is probably […]

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In recent years, a real change has been seen in the food industry; health foods are having a moment, and the providence of a product is all important. Farmers’ markets have gained in popularity, with hundreds popping up in London alone, and Borough market has gone from a wholesale fruit and veg market to one […]

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Comparing refugees to swarms and cockroaches, the media has not acted kindly to those escaping poverty and war from Syria. Many, including Janet Daley from The Telegraph, believe that Europe cannot handle such an influx of migrants and that they will only add to “the pressures on their hospitals and GPs’ surgeries, and of shortages […]

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With the sixth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) to be held early next month, the relationship between Chinese and African governments has come under renewed scrutiny to establish whether it is mutually beneficial for both parties, or if China is simply taking advantage of Africa’s raw materials. It is undeniable that China invests a large […]

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A few months ago, the success of Justin Trudeau in the Canadian elections seemed an unlikely future. Criticized for his age, lack of experience and slightly more left-wing approach to politics, he was an unlikely contender. The Liberals, who won a decisive majority government with 184 seats, started the campaign with a mere 36 seats […]

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According to Daniel Yergin, IHS Vice Chairman, non-energy commodity prices have dropped 48% since July 2014. The end of the BRICs era has been one of the key factors behind the drop, but is there hope on the horizon for non-energy commodities in 2016? Gold’s fall from grace has been making the headlines all year, […]

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When Prime Minister Shinzo Abe came to power, the Japanese economy was in a bad way. The country was suffering from long term deflation, a strong yen that was ultimately damaging exports and growth had been hovering around zero for the past twenty years. However, Abe was elected on the potential of his economic plan […]

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To say that gold has had a hard time of late might be one of the year’s biggest understatements. Demand and value have fallen to such an extent that gold plummeted to a five year low during July 2015. So are the heady prices achieved in 2011 no more than a distant memory, or should […]

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London’s fintech scene is continuing to expand at an impressive rate; research from consultancy William Garrity Associates shows that the total value of the capital’s fintech scene by deals – including direct investment, stock market listings and acquisitions – has now topped £11.9 billion, putting it on the same level as San Francisco. However, there’s […]

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Given the increase in non-traditional small business funding, it is surprising that website offering comparison and advice for small businesses has been missing from the sector for so long. Fortunately, Fundbird has recently been launched to fill the gap, operating an online platform matching SMEs with the right funding for them. The company’s mission is […]

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China’s President Xi Jinping is expected agree to contribute to Britain’s first nuclear power plant in a generation later, when he meets with David Cameron on the second day of his UK state visit. China is likely to cover around 30 percent of the cost of the building of a nuclear power plant at Hinkley […]

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Foreign exchange company Eris FX have just won a landmark ASA ruling, banning the use of misleading and inaccurate currency converters on foreign exchange websites. The converters are widely used by specialist currency providers on websites to overseas property buyers. They appear to show how much a potential cutover would be charged for the foreign […]

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The Financial Conduct Authority has recently issued warnings against fraudsters posing to work for authorised firms including Raymond James Investment Services Ltd and Equerry Investment Management. Scammers at these ‘clone’ firms often cold-call investors in the efforts to promote property and shares that are overpriced, worthless, non-tradable and even non-existent. As an attempt to be […]

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With the EU referendum set to be held before the end of 2017, British lawmakers are to start an inquiry focusing on the economic impacts of staying in the European Union as different campaigns are under way to sway public opinion on whether the UK should remain or leave the European Union. The Conservative lawmaker, […]

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In the latest in a series of big announcements from German carmaker Volkswagen, the company have confirmed that around 8 million diesel vehicles in the European Union were fitted with software capable of cheating vehicle emissions tests. According to Reuters, a copy of the letter sent to German lawmakers clarifies that vehicles with 1.2, 1.6 […]

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In his conference speech in Manchester, George Osborne went beyond the expected chancellor’s address and went on to focus on succeeding David Cameron as the Conservative party leader. Osborne seized this opportunity to captivate those Labour supporters who feel “completely abandoned” by Corbyn’s new left-wing approach to policies. This radical shift by the Labour party […]

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European culture capital 2008 and the third in a top ten city destinations to visit by Rough Guide 2014, Liverpool is currently considered to be one of the hottest UK property locations to invest in. The Liverpool housing market has seen prices climb by 7.8% over the past two years, unsurprising in a location that […]

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The rise of crowdfunding has often been highly acclaimed for ‘democratising’ the world of business, allowing anyone with an idea to start a company and achieve investment without the traditional problem of having ‘the right connections’ to find investors. However, arguably be said that the biggest sector to benefit has been the arts; traditionally underfunded […]

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Since Jeremy Corbyn was elected the leader of the British Labour Party, boasting almost 59.5% of first preference votes, every move by the Labour party has been heavily scrutinized from all sides. This includes the new economic policies that Corbyn now hopes to push for, or as they have been named; Corbynomics. Corbyn’s approach to […]

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Businesses utilising social media to market and grow themselves is not a new concept; many companies now employ a specialist social media team to monitor their social media channels. Not only is a strong social media presence helpful, it’s now essential. But do we really know how to extract the most from the wealth of […]

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In a series of posts on start-up companies, UK Investor are looking at alternative ways to fund businesses including crowdfunding, angel funding and pension led funding. Today’s posts covers the pros and cons of obtaining finance through a government initiative, the Start Up Loan. Lindsey Fish is the founder of Little Fish, a corporate events […]

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For the co-founders of Sydney-based start up Simply Wall St, investing in the stock market was a little too complicated. Undoubtedly, there are plenty of people who would say the same; however Simply Wall St’s goal is to change that, and the company have created software that can provide everybody with the knowledge and information […]

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The Governing Council of the European Central Bank will meet this Thursday and Mario Draghi will present his first press conference since the market turmoil which dragged US stocks into correction and the German DAX into a bear market. Whilst the Bank of England and Federal Reserve are discussing their first move to tighten policy […]

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Monday’s ‘Great Fall of China’ left the financial world in shock, with trillions being wiped from markets globally on fears that the world’s second biggest economy may be about to suffer a collapse. China’s economy is having a tricky time of it and investors are clearly shaken. However, as one country’s economy goes downhill, another’s […]

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Since banks have cut down on their lending, it’s no secret that SMEs and start-up businesses have been forced to look at alternative finance options to grow their business. Peer-to-peer lending such as crowdfunding has gone from strength to strength on the back of this, growing over 100 percent each year for the past three […]

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Commodities have had a rough couple of months, and the rout shows no sign of abating. Crude Oil is currently at $39 a barrel, with Brent Crude at $43; compare these prices to those of a year ago, when oil was over $100 a barrel, and it’s clear there has been significant volatility in the […]

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On the constantly evolving fintech scene, a new player is emerging; say hello to Hello Soda, who have created a new platform that uses social media data to assessing the creditworthiness of loan applications. Whilst most people are aware that recruiters may scan potential applicants’ social media profiles for clues about their suitability, analysing minute […]

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The world is going to end. Shares are plummeting and that’s what the mainstream media would have you believe. Analysts are calling it sheer panic. “Global markets are in panic mode as the full scale of China’s slowdown becomes clearer,” said Angus Nicholson of CFD & Spreadbetting firm IG. Although not at the very bottom […]

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The average Londoner now spends two thirds of their income on rent. Both house prices and rent have shot up in recent years, and it shows no sign of abating; this is bad news for any young professionals looking to get a foot on the property ladder, but for anyone looking to invest there are […]

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According to figures from Kantar Media, three million adults across the nation do not have a bank account. These adults are excluded from taking out loans and mortgages and do not have the opportunity to save. The World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim has said that access to financial services is “a bridge out […]

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Bitcoin has long moved on from being seen as a shady currency used only for illegal purchases. There has been plenty of hype surrounding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in recent months, especially with regard to start-up technology businesses and overseas transfers. However, it is becoming increasingly recognised that Bitcoin may have other, more ethical benefits. […]

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As the fight for the next leader of the Labour party hots up, Jeremy Corbyn appears to be the unlikely – and controversial – frontrunner. Despite dire warnings from other candidates, including Liz Kendall and Yvette Cooper who have consistently urged the public not to vote for Corbyn, huge crowds and rallies follow him wherever […]

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Diversity in business has been a contentious topic, with company boardrooms traditionally ruled by one demographic: white men. Several government initiatives have been launched to improve the diversity of Britain’s top companies, with ex-business secretary Vince Cable setting a voluntary target for company boards to make sure 25% of their positions were held by women, […]

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Fintech industry body Innovate Finance announced its 2020 Manifesto last week, with the aim of advancing the UK’s standing as a leader in financial technology innovation. Their vision for 2020 is for the UK to be the most investment-friendly environment for FinTech globally, attracting $4 billion of venture investment and $4 billion of institutional investment. […]

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According to Leeds-born businessman James Thorpe, HS2 and the Northern Powerhouse are not the answer for economic improvement the North. Instead, he believes the weakness in Northern infrastructure lies in the lack of business air travel. To that end, he is seeking to raise £2 million of funding to set up his own airline, Extrajet, […]

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The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) was introduced in 2012 to encourage investment in small businesses and start-ups. The scheme provides tax incentives to investors, and upon introduction was hailed as a key driver of entrepreneurship and small business growth; however, figures say that 40% of business owners are still unaware it exists. If you’re […]

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The UK has been leading the way with the fintech revolution, creating enough new technology companies to rival Silicon Valley. Increasingly, it looks as if Britain’s booming technology industry goes hand in hand with cryptocurrencies; but while the future looks bright for fintech, what does it hold for bitcoin? The UK government have loosely given […]

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Whilst creating a crowdfunding campaign may not seem like rocket science, if it’s not successful your company could miss out on thousands of pounds worth of investment. When it comes to your business, it’s probably not worth taking the risk – read over our five simple tips to make sure you get the most out […]

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The value of Bitcoin dropped to $275 yesterday, after a month of constant climbing. Bitcoin rallied strongly during Greek crisis, seeing around a 40 percent rise in less than a month during June and early July. Traditionally, when a currency is volatile, cryptocurrencies provide a more stable alternative; their decentralised nature means banks cannot impose […]

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While there’s plenty of interest in technology, small business start-ups in other industries tend to be overlooked; however, they are going from strength to strength, and it’s London that is leading the way. The figures speak for themselves; despite the economic downturn and the difficulty in getting loans from banks, more and more people are […]

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A few months ago, Birmingham was named the sixth best city for investment in Europe. However, it appears the attraction of the city keeps on growing; its burgeoning tech quarter, or “Silicon Canal” is set to rival London’s Silicon Roundabout. Greater Birmingham claims to be home to 6,000 technology businesses employing nearly 40,000 people, and […]

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According to Milo Yiannopoulos in an article published last week, the “women in tech” movement is ‘tanking’. Apparently, trying to get more women involved in the technology sector makes us sound ‘shrill’. Women just aren’t interested in tech, they never will be and, to top it all off, their brains just aren’t as well suited […]

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A brand new country with no official government, no tax, no public services and, as yet, no population. It sounds unbelievable – even a little ridiculous. But it’s real. Liberland, or the Free Republic of Liberland to give it its full title, is a would-be sovereign state founded April 13 by Vit Jedlicka and two […]

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The Tory government were instrumental in the creation of ‘banker bashing’, mainly as a political instrument to attack the opposition Labour party who were in charge during the global economic meltdown. Although the financial crisis wasn’t directly the fault of the Labour government – it was more the creative US bankers who were responsible, failing […]

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Today, Amazon turns 20. When it first started out, stories of large companies taking over the world via the internet were the stuff of sci-fi movies, with a ‘Back to the Future’ kind of unbelievability – 20 years on, however, they are alarmingly close to the truth. Nicknamed the ‘Gang of Four’, Amazon, Google, Facebook […]

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As the world’s resources of oil continue to decline, fracking is the the word on everyone’s lips. However, hydraulic fracturing – the process of using water, sand and chemicals to release deep deposits of oil and gas – does not come without its difficulties. Whilst the fracking industry has taken off in the US over […]

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  Fintech is a buzzword that has been around for a few years now – and it seems it is here to stay. The Fintech – or financial technology – sector has shown impressive growth all over the world; the valuation of the industry has tripled from $928 million to $2.97 billion. Essentially, fintech start-ups […]

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China’s key share indexes ended lower for the day yesterday, following three days of rebound, as a substantial correction in blue chips offset gains in small caps. This follows efforts by the Chinese authorities to curb the slide of key Chinese markets after they crashed by more than a third in mid-June. The “Beijing Put” […]

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Details of the deal negotiated with Greece have just been released in a full statement by the EU. The key parts are as follows: €50bn asset fund will be formed; Greece will have to transfer assets that will then be privatised under European supervision. It will be managed by Greeks. The VAT system will be […]

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Not all of you reading this will have lost money trading AIM (Alternative Investment Market) stocks, but many of you will. Even those that are profitable are likely to have a selection of AIM shares suffering heavy losses. Countless will be welcomed with a sea of red each time they log into their dealing accounts. […]

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This will be the first purely Conservative Budget in nearly 20 years and the first of the new government. Even though we already had a Budget earlier this year, this Summer Budget is a sort of ‘emergency budget’, similar to the one George Osborne called following their victory in 2010. The emergency budget will be […]

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The Greek people have made a stand and rejected further austerity measures from its government after voting no in yesterday’s referendum. The Greek government hoped that the referendum would give them a better position in talks with creditors but European officials have thwarted any optimism of a quick deal. ECB’s Nowotny said this morning that […]

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Finance Kitchen’s mission is simple; to be London’s number one provider of funding to the independent food and drink market. Founder Ian Woodley has been involved in financial services since leaving school, and after a number of years operating a successful business recovery company has turned his hand to supporting independent organisations in the hospitality […]

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Despite recent attempts to change its image, Bitcoin has long been associated with the black market; think drugs, sex and Silk Road, the now defunct online illegal marketplace. However, it seems the dark side of web has got even darker; Bitcoin can now be used to put a price on the head of your enemies. […]

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