Demographics and fast-paced reforms make India our top EM pick
Jaisal Pastakia, Investment Manager India has a big demographic story, which is among the reasons why it stands out for us, and why it..
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Putting family first as UK grapples ‘mental health crisis’
Eight out of ten private medical insurance policies now cover mental health treatments as public health provision is said to be ‘faili..
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Emotional intelligence: the critical component of business leaders
By John Lightfoot, Head of Relationship Management & Client Service at Ultimate Finance SMEs all face the same headwinds and in ma..
BUSINESS
Seminal Token Economy Conference, Token Summit III Sells Out Upon Its Return to NYC
Prominent line-up of speakers will discuss most effective ways to build sustainable blockchain businesses Following the success of Tok..
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Blockchain-backed Data Platform, Streamr Joins the Bancor Network for Decentralized Liquidity
Integration will grant Streamr DATA holders access to continuous and autonomous liquidity Streamr, the blockchain-backed data platform..
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Making sure paper trails don’t cause GDPR headaches
Jacqueline Hills is Senior Director Legal and Compliance at Office Depot EU With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming ..
BUSINESS
Top Trumps: How the high-street can unlock its winning card
By Russell Jones, General Manager, First Data UK In 2017, nearly 6000 high-street shops shut – more than any other year, since 2010. A..
BUSINESS
Deloitte partners with Fintech Scotland to drive growth across the sector
The body representing Scotland’s thriving financial technology community, Fintech Scotland, has today announced it has entered a key s..
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Streamr Partners with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to Drive Real-Time Data Monetization
One of the first demonstrations in the world that will see data from a car monetized onto a publicly available platform Streamr, the b..
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Millie Richardson Appointed As New Chief Compliance & Risk Officer
London-based foreign exchange (FX) specialists Global Reach Partners has appointed Millie Richardson as its new Chief Compliance &..
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Rambus Makes Real-time Payments Safer with Payment Account Tokenization
Secures account-to-account transactions by removing sensitive information from the transaction process Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS) toda..
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Severe April storms result in $2bn hit to US economy, according to Aon catastrophe report
Africa floods damage 10,000+ homes, with over 78 deaths and $350m loss in Kenya alone Impact Forecasting, Aon Benfield’s catastr..
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The six things you need to consider before starting or investing in an ICO
By Gabriele Giancola, Co-founder and CEO of blockchain-powered loyalty ecosystem, qiibee Build a good team Surround yourself with an..
BUSINESS
Blockchain Valley Ventures, Accelerator And Venture Capital Firm For Blockchain Businesses, Launches With “Hybrid” Investment Model
Firm counts former executive members of IBM, UBS and SAP, and Lykke Corp. as Board Members and Partners; Provides full-service offerin..
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Main UK payment systems effectively privatised to one person
Robert Lyddon is the current Director of Lyddon Consulting and former General Secretary of international banking alliance, IBOS. As of..
BANKING
It’s time to hit the beach!
Key ready properties in high demand from British buyers this summer Home purchases by Brits in Spain at highest level for 10 years (..
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4 reasons your finance employees are showing signs of stress
By Matt Weston, UK Managing Director at Robert Half There’s no denying that working in finance can be stressful. With mental health aw..
FINANCE
Why push notifications improve customer experiences
Lisa Rose, Business Development Manager, Engage Hub Increasingly demanding consumers are redefining the standards for online and mobi..
FINANCE
Prime Minister of Liechtenstein Welcomes House of Blockchain at Opening Ceremony in Vaduz
10 projects have already registered to join the coworking space in the House of Blockchain æternity, the blockchain 3.0 platform desi..
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Cardstack Launches Application to Simplify Access to Token Generation Events
Intuitive web app reduces barriers to entry to participate in token economies Cardstack, the user experience framework that will enab..
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loveit coverit Reduce Excess Fees for May and June
With summer fast approaching and more and more people heading outside, specialist mobile phone and gadget insurance company, loveit co..
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Get The Most Out of Accountex with Free One Stop Guide
MyFirmsApp, developers of compliant, personalised Apps that put the accountant at the centre of the mobile world, has produced a One S..
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LitiGate collaborates with three leading law firms to develop AI litigation platform
LitiGate, a Tel Aviv-based legal tech venture, is collaborating with three leading law firms to further develop and test a litigation ..
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Surrenden Invest partners with David Phillips to offer residents and property investors a superior living experience
Investment properties offering added extras now have the edge (Surrenden Invest) Bespoke furnishings benefit investors and residents ..
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BotChain Introduces Blockchain Protocol To Improve Artificial Intelligence Bots and Autonomous Software
Backed by Galaxy Digital, US-based BotChain has secured several partners BotChain, the decentralized bot registration, identification,..
TECHNOLOGY
Investment Firm Fort LP Appoints Veteran Asset Management Executive Stuart Bohart as President
Mr. Bohart formerly held top positions at Fortress Investment Group and Morgan Stanley; FORT assets under management now at $5.4 billi..
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Employee Experience: New Way to Win the War for Talent
Leading HR executives globally are embracing advanced digital platforms to create employee experiences designed to attract and retain ..
BUSINESS
Combating our love-hate relationship with contactless payments
Lina Andolf-Orup, Global Product Marketing Manager, Fingerprints Contactless payments’ popularity is undeniable. Of the 3.5 billion ..
FINANCE
OpenPort Partners with Acudeen Technologies to Overcome Inefficiencies within the Logistics Industry
Partnership provides lower capital requirements, increased visibility, reduces disputes and greatly lowers proof of delivery delays Op..
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Spain still top spot for Brits retiring to Europe
Spain confirmed as “most desirable location” by new ONS data Retirees charmed by sunshine, swimming and golf, along with ..
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TLT defeats applications by Vijay Mallya in £1.145 billion debt recovery action for 13 Indian banks
UK law firm TLT has acted for 13 Indian banks in successfully defeating two applications by high profile businessman Dr Vijay Mallya. ..
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Punter Southall Aspire makes strategic investment in digital executor company, Lexikin Limited
Punter Southall Aspire, a leading UK investment and savings business, has made a strategic investment in Lexikin Limited, the founder ..
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Peter Warrack, Former Director of AML (Fintech Advisory) and Compliance Officer at the Bank of Montreal, joins Bitfinex as Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
Key hire comes amidst marked expansion of the Bitfinex service offering, support capabilities and monitoring capacity Bitfinex, one of..
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Statement by IMF First Deputy Managing Director David Lipton on Meeting with Egypt’s President
Following a meeting with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in Cairo today, Mr. David Lipton, First Deputy Managing Director of th..
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Increasingly Flexible working patterns drive up IT and technology SPEND across europe
76% of organisations across Europe have increased IT and technology budgets this year Increased spend is targeted on providing remote..
TECHNOLOGY
ThinCats delivers £3m growth funding line as London’s healthy food chain Abokado bucks retail trend
London’s leading healthy grab-and-go chain Abokado has announced record profits for 2017 and has secured a new funding line from ThinC..
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Keep calm and remain resilient: UK SMEs explore new markets as they look beyond Brexit
Latest figures from WorldFirst’s ninth quarterly Global Trade Barometer paint an optimistic picture for UK SMEs as they explore new m..
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