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High Level of Cyber Security and Cashless Go Hand in Hand

8th August 2018
With the future looking more cashless by the day, the future of cybersecurity looks even more risk heavy. Below Nick Hammond, Lead Advisor for Financial Services at World Wide Technology, discusses with Finance Monthly how banks/financial services firms can ensure a high level of cyber security as we move towards a cashless society. Debit card […]
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How Does a Mortgage Work?

8th August 2018
If you’re looking to buy a commercial or semi-commercial property, you may well be aware of commercial mortgages.
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UK Fintech Investment Trumps US in 2018

7th August 2018
Last week it was announced that the UK has overtaken the US on fintech investment for the first half of 2018. Simon Wax, Partner at Buzzacott below looks at how companies must address and identify their sweet spot in the market to ensure long term success. It’s terrific to see the UK is leading the […]
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Your Thoughts: BOE Rate Rise

7th August 2018
After some time of speculation, the Bank of England confirmed interest rate hike last week, by 0.25%. Already we have seen some banks act fast in passing this hike onto the customer, in particular mortgage buyers, as opposed to savings rates. In this week’s Your Thoughts, Finance Monthly has collated several expert comments from UK […]
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Why It May Be the Maddest Summer Yet for the Premier League

6th August 2018
A bout of World Cup fever may have swept the nation last month but with normality restored, it is business as usual for the Premier League. Except that according to Will Tingle at Moore Stephens, the next season of the UK’s top football league is up for a little more than business as usual. Premier […]
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For Fintech to Succeed the Focus Must Be on Empowerment

6th August 2018
The investing landscape has changed significantly over the last decades. Historically, the large banks have been happy enough to manage investors’ money and keep hold of the information. For those wanting to become involved, it was too tough, or too expensive. Here Finance Monthly hears from Kerim Derhalli, CEO at Invstr, on the potential for […]
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What Many People Get Wrong About Bitcoin

6th August 2018
Jeffrey Wernick is an independent investor whose portfolio includes early holdings in Uber and Airbnb. Wernick started buying bitcoin in 2009, the year it was created. Wernick says that people misunderstand bitcoin because it is often explained as a payment mechanism instead of as a store of value.
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Guess Which Country Tops Europe's Start-Up Capitals List?

3rd August 2018
Taking a closer look at the start-up industry in Europe, card processing specialists, Paymentsense, have conducted research to find out which countries have seen the most significant rise in start-ups between 2013 -2017.  The data has been mapped out across Europe allowing users to uncover the industries that each country specialises in and how fast those […]
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Understanding ‘05: Do Not Honor’

3rd August 2018
The 05: Do Not Honor card declined response is the most common and general ‘decline’ message for transactions that are blocked by the bank that issued the card. This week Finance Monthly hears from Chris Laumans, Adyen Product Owner, on the complexities of this mysterious and vague transaction response. 05: Do Not Honor may be […]
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Is a Poor Financial Education to Blame for Millennials Debt?

2nd August 2018
Financial education is a crucial part of any child’s development. However, with research revealing that the UK’s debt levels rising year on year, it’s beginning to look as though not enough is being done to ensure a future of smart spenders. Financial Literacy The concept of ‘financial literacy’ has once more become a cause for […]
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Consumers Left Clueless About Banking Options

2nd August 2018
Online research from Equifax, the consumer and business insights expert, reveals a lack of awareness of banking options among Brits. When presented with a list of digital banks 60% hadn’t heard of any of the brands and only 20% would opt for a challenger bank if opening a new account today. The survey, conducted with […]
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How Do I Get a Business Loan?

1st August 2018
At some point, most companies will need to borrow money, whether it’s to fund the growth of the business, to manage cash flow or to purchase new equipment. There are plenty of business loan lenders in the market, but it’s important that you take your time to find the right product for your business. Below, […]
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