With just six months until GDPR hits Europe hard, Finance Monthly has heard from Nigel Edwards, SVP of Insurance Europe & Head of UK at EXL Service, on the threat GDPR poses to emerging technologies, fintech, regtech and so forth. For insurers, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) promises to be a difficult hurdle to […]
Below Kathleen Brook, Research Director at City Index, talks Finance Monthly through the current markets environment, referencing US stock, bonds, tech, crypto and oil. As we reach the middle of the week, there are a few signs that stocks could have a harder climb from here. After reaching record highs earlier on Tuesday, the S&P […]
Choosing a global location for your business can be a fraught one, especially if you don’t have insider knowledge about the country you are considering. There could be economic and political factors to take into account, so just how do you choose the best business destinations and locations to trade from? Here Irma Hunkeler, of Blue […]
Here John Milliken, Chief Operating Officer at Infomedia, delves into the statistics and facts of online, mobile and digital payments, how they differ between regions, and why. According to a report by UNCTAD - the United Nations body on international trade and development - online, mobile and digital currency payment systems are set to overtake […]
Grandstanding politicians are misinformed, hypocritical and “demonstrate monumental naivety” on the Paradise Papers debate, affirms the boss of one of the world’s largest independent financial services organisations. The comments from Nigel Green, the Founder and CEO of deVere Group, come as the British leader of the opposition party, Corbyn, and the veteran US Senator and […]
Today reports indicate the FTSE closed on a record high yesterday, outperforming its already high record from Friday last week, following the Bank of England’s anticipated decision to raise interest rates from 0.25 to 0.5% last week. The truth is, this changes a lot, from mortgages to bonds. Below Finance Monthly hears from many sources […]
Despite online payment technology advancements, German shoppers’ payment preferences are fairly traditional. Nevertheless, eCommerce in Germany is one of the largest markets in Europe and continues to grow at a promising pace. This article aims to shed light on consumers’ attitudes in Germany, helping businesses evaluate trends and opportunities going forward. If you are thinking […]
With news that the performance of ICOs has been ‘nothing short of outstanding’, hitting average returns of 1,320%, here Laurent Leloup, Founder and CEO of Chaineum, discusses with Finance Monthly the prospects of ICOs in 2018, and the staggering capacity they have to make an investment golden. First introduced in 2014, Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) […]
Following the first increase in the Bank of England’s base rate in over 10 years, MoneySuperMarket’s money expert Sally Francis here provides some guidance for people who might be affected. Sally said: “There’s been very little movement in the Bank of England base rate since 2009 so it’s understandable that most Brits aren’t sure how a […]
With cryptocurrencies building stable ground in the currencies markets, and ICOs hitting headlines globally, here Richard Tall, Partner and Head of Financial Services at DWF, discusses the challenge of counterfeiting problems within the crypto markets. As we have experienced in the post-2008 era, the value of a currency depends on the market's perception of its […]
Recent reports indicate some of the biggest household brands have signed up to a new buying service, by which grocery bills could be cut up to 30%, and the need for supermarkets could be eliminated completely. Companies such as Unilever, Mars, and Reckitt Benckiser have signed agreements to sell directly to their consumers via a […]
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