Stamp duty free UK hotel room investments heat up as summer staycations soar
55% of British adults will opt for staycation this summer (Travelodge) UK tourism thrives with overseas visitors on the rise (ONS) UK..
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Oh we do like to invest beside the seaside!
Returns of 10% attracting investors to UK seaside hotels (Property Frontiers) Hotel investment in the UK projected to grow by 28% in..
LIFESTYLE
The FCA Raises Concerns About ‘Pension Freedoms’
By Andrew Wayland at Everyday Loans. The way that individuals in the UK are using their retirement savings has become a cause of conce..
INVESTING
Why lead investment is critical to the future of P2P finance
Tarlochan Garcha, CEO, Kuflink There’s no denying the significance of peer-to-peer lending (P2P) as a disruptive force revolutionising..
INVESTING
Mobey Forum Announces Speakers and Themes for Mobey Day Toronto
Artificial intelligence, blockchain, open banking, insurtech, innovation-by-design all scrutinized at second annual North American con..
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PatSnap announces strategic alliance with GreyB aimed at streamlining Research & Development globally
PatSnap, the global Intellectual Property Analytics company backed by Sequoia and used by innovative companies to accelerate their res..
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Global economy suffers $53bn natural disaster loss during 1H 2017, according to Aon catastrophe report
Insurers face $22bn natural disaster payout with 76 percent of losses related to U.S. events Impact Forecasting, Aon Benfield’s ..
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SleepCogni receives grant funding to continue their quest to improve sleep science
As part of a collaborative R&D program, the UK’s Innovation agency have co-funded SleepCogni’s exciting research and development i..
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Dash Passes Apple’s Rigorous Review Process And Becomes An Approved Digital Currency
Approval Comes After Successful Appeal Dash, the world’s leading digital currency for payments, has officially been accep..
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British SMEs face uncertain funding future
Thirty-five percent of small businesses express concern over lack of funding options One in five businesses unaware of funding option..
NEWS
The mobile and iot tidal wave is upon us: are you ready?
Nassar Hussain, managing director of SOTI Europe Currently, around 23 billion ‘things’ are connected to the world’s numerous communic..
TECHNOLOGY
European P2P leader TWINO expands to Central Asia and begins listing Kazakhstan loans
Latvian peer-to-peer lender offers investors the chance to further diversify portfolios with Kazakh consumer loans, the first Europea..
NEWS
Eurozone equity rally remains on – but ECB set to change monetary policy’s direction of travel
The Eurozone equity rally remains on, despite hints that the ECB is preparing to change its monetary policy, affirms a leading investm..
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Ethereum Co-founder Mihai Alisie Joins Aragon Advisory Board
Distinguished early pioneer joins team of advisors at the world’s first decentralized management platform Aragon, the decentralized ma..
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There is a lot of noise at the moment
The election meant that politicians from all persuasions were jockeying for position and as usual our attention is being diverted onto..
LIFESTYLE
Energy efficiency investments made easy with relaunch of the Green Deal
The Green Deal Finance Company (“GDFC”) is a consumer finance company focused on providing customers with accessible loans to improve ..
LIFESTYLE
Revealed: the most unusual requests from tenants
A recent study1 by lighting experts, Lightbulbs Direct, reveals the shocking truth behind landlord and tenant disputes, with almost ha..
LIFESTYLE
New Foresight Smart Bonds Fund – Attractive Fixed Returns and A Choice Of One, Two Or Three Year Terms
Tranches of one, two and three year fixed rate term loans used to fund smart meters Bonds backed by long term rental agreements with ..
INVESTING
More Than Purse Keepers and Risk Managers, Modern Cfos Are Driving Customer Experience With Data
Fifty-three percent of finance leaders surveyed report being responsible or accountable for customer-focused initiatives In a study r..
FINANCE
Boost For Brexit Britain’s Fintech Sector As Fca Moves To Engage Beyond London
The UK’s financial sector is perhaps the most respected in the world, while the City of London is a hive for investment and top talent..
FINANCE
GDPR And Cyber Security: The Elephant Herd In The Room
By Keith Bedell-Pearce, Chairman, 4D Data Centres As the UK will still be part of the European Union (EU), General Data Protection Reg..
BUSINESS
The Nottingham Announces Major Investment In New Digital Technology
A multi-million pound investment in digital technology has been announced by the Nottingham Building Society (known as The Nottingham)..
BUSINESS
An entrepreneur’s guide to boosting your business
Carl Reader, author of The Start Up Coach, co-owner of dennisandturnbull.com With the summer holidays nearly here, it’s important to ..
BUSINESS
TRUST AND TRANSPARENCY ARE KEY IF TRADITIONAL BANKS ARE TO RESTORE LOST CONSUMER TRUST
By Marina Cheal, CMO at Reevoo A YouGov International Omnibus survey published this summer reveals that just 55% of us trust our bank,..
BANKING
Thames Card Technology Exclusively Brings Eco-Friendly Card Material to UK
Chalk-based substrate is alternative to PVC for gift, loyalty, membership & commercial cards Thames Card Technology has signed an..
TECHNOLOGY
Trustonic and MediaTek announce co-operation in automotive sector
TEE hardware set to protect telematics & in-car infotainment systems George Kanuck 26 June 2017 – Trustonic today anno..
TECHNOLOGY
Santander Signs A New Agreement With Yes Bank To Boost Uk-India Trade And Local Business Networking Opportunities
Santander UK plc and YES BANK, India’s fourth largest private sector bank, today announced that they have signed a memorandum of under..
BANKING
The future of the ATM is bright
As the ATM turns 50, Auriga, a leading supplier of banking technology for 25 years, is celebrating this original FinTech revolution an..
BANKING
Compliance must be cultural: Why compliance is everyone’s responsibility
By Louis Sapirman, Chief Compliance Officer, Dun & Bradstreet Warren Buffett once said, “Everyone must be his own compliance offic..
BUSINESS
Making the case for using team building activities
If you are a business owner, one of the most challenging tests is to build a team that gels well together. Every office has contrastin..
BUSINESS
Keeping business debt to a minimum during uncertain times
By Rachel Mainwaring, Operations Director at Creditsafe There’s no denying in the last 12 months the UK has been dealt its fair share ..
BUSINESS
Montreaux Eyes Expansion With £50m Investment
Developer Montreaux is set to expand its portfolio this year, thanks to a further £50 million equity investment, which the firm will u..
INVESTING
“Plastic antibody” developer strengthens board following further investment from Mercia Fund Management
MIP Diagnostics Ltd, a Midlands-based life sciences start-up that develops “plastic antibodies” for a variety of applications has rece..
INVESTING
Billions at stake if banks and insurers could make customers feel valued
More than 50 per cent of the customers of UK financial services brands would be willing to spend more – potentially equating to billio..
NEWS
Rci Bank Increases Rates Across Fixed Term Accounts
Interest rates on all three of RCI Bank’s fixed accounts has increased today The award winning* savings provider RCI Bank has today ..
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Petya ransomware attack: How UK businesses can stay protected online
The recent Petya attack hit companies across Europe and the US Ebuyer offers businesses across the UK tips on how to protect themselv..
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New head of underwriting for Atradius Special Products
Trade credit and political risks specialist Gary Geller has been appointed as the new London underwriting team head for the Atradius S..
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