Interest rates are cut to an all-time low. What will this mean for small businesses?
By Liza Armstrong, Online Advisor, Mi Ventures The recent cut in the UK base rate from 0.5 percent to 0.25 percent was ta..
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‘Native versus hybrid’; why the debate cannot end
Paul Boyham, Head of Mobile at Radical Company Native versus hybrid is a well-rehearsed debate in the world of mobile app development...
TECHNOLOGY
Are the over-55s accessing their pensions early failing to plan for later life?
By Nigel Green, founder and CEO of deVere Group There is an alarming trend of people accessing their retirement savings early on the w..
LIFESTYLE
The pull of the past! 1 in 5 keep items they think will be valuable in the future
New research reveals one in five of us keep hold of items we think will be worth something in the future – but how good are we a..
NEWS
Where to buy in 2017? Follow May’s Metro Mayors!
7 UK regions seeking elected mayors in 2017 (Centre for Cities) Watch the correlation between elected mayors and 2017 property hotspo..
NEWS
ILS investment returns continue to outperform, according to Aon insurance-linked securities report
Annual study reveals that Aon ILS Indices beat the S&P 500 and most fixed income securities Aon Securities, the investment banking..
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It’s back to school for investors as UK student accommodation “less vulnerable to Brexit shock” reports JLL
UK student property predicted to be “top of the asset class” for investors (JLL) Enquiries for student property investmen..
LIFESTYLE
Talent strategies are the first step to productivity solution
Firms must build digital teams if they are to unlock the productivity gains of digital transformation UK businesses are still struggli..
INVESTING
Retailers Weighed Down by their own Legacy Systems, survey reveals
Growth hampered and made worse by IT in-house skills shortages Research has today revealed legacy systems are causing retailers to mis..
TECHNOLOGY
Automation tools help UK mortgage provider’s market share surge
Intelenet® Global Services stress that end-to-end automation can make the difference for mortgage providers The UK’s top six mortgage ..
BANKING
Brexit no obstacle as Chinese overseas property investment doubles
H1 2016 Chinese overseas property investment 2x that of H1 2015 (CBRE) Political and economic factors look set to support a sustained..
INVESTING
What’s driving consumer opinion in the Insurance Sector?
By Justin Khaksar, Managing Director and Senior Vice President, EMEA and APAC at Crimson Hexagon The financial services industry is of..
INSURANCE
UK Consumers Conflicted when Purchasing Insurance
UNA survey reveals that although price factors strongly in decision-making, many can be influenced by ‘add-ons and extras’, despite re..
INSURANCE
Big Data Lowers Insurance Premiums and Optimises Business Performance
Big Data insights enable auto insurers to monitor and analyse consumer driving patterns Insurance firms are feeling pressure from all ..
INSURANCE
The Glorious Twelfth: What Underwriters Should Be Doing As the Insurance Act Comes Into Force
David Kendall, Partner, Cooley LLP The Insurance Act 2015 came into force on 12 August 2016. It applies to all UK law – covering Engla..
INSURANCE
Ten steps to a successful start-up
By David Rusenko, founder and CEO of Weebly David Rusenko When you start a business, it can be difficult to figure out what the first..
BUSINESS
What can we Learn from Financial Services Security?
Bill Mann, Senior Vice President of Products and Chief Product Officer at Centrify According to a recent study by Centrify, the Financ..
INVESTING
How conversational commerce can help banks engage with Millennials
By Gordon Hui, Strategy VP at design and innovation consultancy Smart Design Remember the old saying that consumers were more likely t..
BANKING
Why investing in employee health can be good for business
By Betsey Banker, Vertical Wellness Manager, Ergotron Betsey Banker It’s a widely recognised fact that many long-term health problems..
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“IT’S SECURITY, STUPID…”
Keeping the bad guys out of your business should be trumping everything on your agenda. Alan Prescott Brann But how do you hardwire i..
TECHNOLOGY
What can accountants learn from Great Britain’s Olympic team?
By Steve Cox, product director at IRIS Software Unless you’ve been stranded on a remote island for the past two weeks, you’ll have not..
TECHNOLOGY
WHY IS COMMUNICATION VITAL IN THE EVENT OF A CYBER-ATTACK?
Cyber-attacks pose a constant threat to organisations. Nick Hawkins, Managing Director of Everbridge EMEA, discusses how cloud-based c..
TECHNOLOGY
Teach first reaps the benefits of joined-up communications with via voice
Teach First, the registered charity working to tackle educational inequality in England and Wales, has consolidated its network of UK ..
INVESTING
UK’s most liveable city, Manchester sets its sights on the world, from tourists to property investors
New direct flights to connect Manchester with Houston, Phuket, Mauritius, Goa and San Francisco Manchester highlighted as UK’s ..
INVESTING
Manchester better value than Melbourne and Miami for off-plan property
Post-Brexit Manchester offers better value than Melbourne and Miami (Investorist) Manchester remains UK’s best city (Economist)..
INVESTING
Entrepreneurial Spirit – Turn your Hobby into a Lucrative Career
As the saying goes; “If you choose a job you love you will never have to work another day in your life”. Clichés are known for resonat..
LIFESTYLE
Homes for music lovers
Music is known for its power to uplift, calm, excite and sadden. It has such a powerful effect that it is used therapeutically for eve..
LIFESTYLE
British appetite for Spanish retirement properties unaffected by Brexit
Expert Guide to Retiring in Spain downloaded 2,000+ times in 6 weeks (Kyero.com) Inbound visitor numbers to Spain to exceed 80.3 mill..
LIFESTYLE
It’s culture versus commerce on Liverpool’s Albert Dock these days
300 years have passed since the opening of Liverpool’s first wet dock Demand for waterside living outstripping supply (Sotheby&..
LIFESTYLE
The Good Old Dependable ‘Innovative’ Cheque
The TALL Group of Companies is a UK leader in the provision of security print and secure payment solutions. Using their years of exper..
BUSINESS
Jaywing releases Horizon, a new IFRS 9 modelling solution that encapsulates its extensive credit risk expertise
Jaywing looks ahead to IFRS 9 implementation challenges with launch of Horizon, a new IFRS 9 impairment solution that helps lenders o..
BUSINESS
How to Deal With Challenging Employees?
Let’s be honest – we have all been there. Whether as a fellow employee or as a business owner; we have witnessed those toxic employees..
BUSINESS
The Fintech Revolution: Trends to Watch in 2016
Fintech is revolutionising the financial sector. Last year, the financial industry erupted with Fintech companies reportedly making $..
BUSINESS
What’s the tech behind regtech?
Jarred McGinnis, UK managing director at Ontotext, goes behind the headlines to find out what’s really going on with the newest trend ..
TECHNOLOGY
MORE THAN HALF OF WORKERS ARE OPEN TO LEAVING THEIR CURRENT EMPLOYERS
Aon Hewitt survey finds employers need to offer top-notch benefits and unique workplace experiences to retain top talent As the econom..
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Tokyo-based business launches in London
Why London? Since launching kay me in 2011, I’ve always known that I wanted kay me to be an international brand. However, when I decid..
BUSINESS
How the EPA plans to boost confidence in the UK payments industry post Brexit
By Kevin McAdam, prepaid director at allpay Ltd. When the news of Brexit broke, there was understandably concern over its implications..
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