AUGUST THE MOST POPULAR MONTH TO START A HOLIDAY HOME SEARCH REVEALS PORTAL
For families with school-age children, August is the last chance to escape the daily grind and head off into Europe to catch some summ..
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Governments and central banks risk inflation, Bank of England has done its bit, now the politicians’ turn
Tom Elliott, deVere Group’s International Investment Strategist August is traditionally either a vague, directionless month for capita..
FINANCE
Euro having a laugh: a quarter of Brits take the wrong currency on holiday
Almost a quarter of Brits have taken the wrong currency on holiday, according to new research that reveals holidaymakers still struggl..
NEWS
3 Factors to Plan for in 2017, A Year Like None Other
By John O’Rourke, Vice President, Host Analytics John O’Rourke While there’s still a lot that will happen before we close the books o..
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What has Brexit done to financing your dream property in Portugal?
House price growth accelerating and rents rising (RICS/Ci) 50/50 split between cash buyers and borrowers (Ideal Homes Portugal) Algar..
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DueCourse Attracts Former Apple Tech Talent
Fintech firm announces new recruitment drive Dylan Smith DueCourse, the smart invoice financing service for SMEs has expanded its te..
BUSINESS
UK second cities going for gold
Liverpool and Birmingham among contenders to host Commonwealth Games in 2026 Commonwealth Games added £100m to Glasgow’s econom..
NEWS
Can financial services brands ever be credible on social?
Tim Page, VP Revenue at Adaptly Adaptly Mastercard Valentine Campaign 1 More innovation is needed in the UK banking sector.That’s the..
TECHNOLOGY
Investment Inspection Trips bring Liverpool to life for Asian property investors
Liverpool one of the UK’s top B2L investment cities Prime Centrum host Investment Inspection Trips for investment agents from a..
INVESTING
The future for financial services is digital engagement
By Christopher Evans, director ,Collinson Group When it comes to making financial transactions, people are deserting branches in their..
BANKING
Ready for the new EU payments value chain?
‘By Bruno Cambounet, VP Banking and Financial Services at Axway‘ 4 ways PSD2 can generate innovation, healthy ‘co-opetitio..
FINANCE
EMVCo Streamlines Approval Process for Mobile Payment Devices
EMVCo now delivers formal industry testing and certification for contactless mobile payment-enabled devices Technical body, EMVCo, now..
FINANCE
What it takes to create a £1 million app
Insurance2go analysed the top 10 best-selling apps Features of each app were analysed to find the trends of success Top tips provided..
NEWS
RakutenBlockchain Lab to Open in Belfast
Launch follows IP asset acquisition from Bitnet Technologies, Ltd. Rakuten, Inc. (TSE: 4755) today announced the opening of the Rakute..
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5 Compelling Reasons That You Should Invest In Branding
As the owner of a business, you understand that your brand is one of, if not the most valuable asset. It is the asset that dictates th..
INVESTING
Could Brexit mean new opportunities abroad?
OrderWise marketing consultant Karl Blakesley Uncertainty, it’s something we’ve all had to deal with since the fated day of the recent..
INVESTING
New legislation makes switching bank accounts “simples”
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is embarking on a shake up the industry with much easier product comparisons, which has th..
BANKING
The Hidden Financial Woes of International Students Heading for the UK
By Peter Miles of UniZest The decision to move abroad, away from family and friends, in order to embark on University studies isn’t on..
BANKING
Moving to Digital Banking – with API first
By Bruno Cambounet, VP Banking and Financial Services at Axway Digital business presents very real challenges and opportunities for tr..
BANKING
Big banks can be challengers too
Paul Bowman from Market Gravity shares his insights on how traditional long-term strategies are dead and banking organisations are fin..
BANKING
Customer engagement in the insurance sector
Jon Cano-Lopez, CEO at REaD Group Jon Cano-Lopez Last week, the FCA gave the green light for a new set of rules designed to address c..
INSURANCE
Volume of periodic payment orders remains low, according to Aon UK motor insurance study
Aon Benfield, the global reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor of Aon plc (NYSE:AON), today announces the findings of its lates..
INSURANCE
Video: Making a claim on the insurance industry
By Justin Beck, VP Global Enterprise & Education, Kaltura Video is set to be a powerful tool for the insurance sector. A number o..
INSURANCE
UK student property investment makes the grade
Over 100,000 students arrived in Manchester and Salford for Fresher’s Week 2015 (MEN) Salford University expecting increase in ..
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Ethical investment opportunity provides ‘win-win’ for UK care homes and investors alike
Over 65’s population across England set to grow over 40% in the next 17 years (AgeUK) Sunderland’s over 65’s popula..
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Avoid new ‘Green Tax’ with energy efficient B2L investments in Manchester’s city centre
Changes to ‘Green Tax’ legislation could cost buy-to-let landlords up to £5,000 From April 2018 loans are no longer avail..
LIFESTYLE
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: DIGITAL STRATEGIES IN PAYMENTS AND COLLECTIONS
Grant de Leeuw, Global Sales Manager, TALKINGTECH Consumer behaviour and expectations have changed beyond all recognition in the past ..
FINANCE
Are you ready to be IFRS 9 compliant?
In just over a year, International Accounting Standards 39 (IAS 39) will be replaced by International Financial Reporting Standards 9 ..
BUSINESS
From Thermal Imaging Cameras to Key-Card Access: 5 Ways to Make Your Workplace More Secure In 2016
There is the common perception that office workers do not contend with any day-to-day risks. However, between 2014 and 2015, 50,000 ac..
BUSINESS
10 Ways to Make Your Financial Model Easier to Understand
I’m going to hazard a guess and say that as a business owner, you have had to look at many spreadsheets and business analytic reports...
BUSINESS
10 Tips to Overcome the Stress of Moving Office
Does the thought of moving office fill you with dread? You are not alone. A survey conducted by E.ON has shown that more than three q..
BUSINESS
Managing Corporate Currency Risk: The CFO’s Balancing Act
Natasha Lala, Managing Director of OANDA Tasked with both controlling the effects of multi-currency volatility while keeping costs lo..
BUSINESS
Host Analytics Survey Sheds Light on Perceptions and Roles of Finance Professionals; Organizational and Technology Barriers to Success
Finance Execs Turning to Cloud, Non-Financial Big Data and Enterprise Performance Management to Support Strategic Initiatives Today..
TECHNOLOGY
DIY apps – Should businesses make their own custom app?
Ann Monroe, vice president of marketing, FileMaker Ann Monroe Custom apps have the potential to help teams and businesses become more..
TECHNOLOGY
Conforming to the FCA’s cloud guidance: the challenge for financial services organisations
The rapid adoption of cloud technology within the financial services industry shows no signs of slowing. Businesses are embracing the ..
TECHNOLOGY
The FCA allows financial services firms to use the cloud – but why should they adopt it?
Robert Rutherford, CEO of the business and technical consultancy QuoStar Financial services firms operating in the UK are now able to ..
TECHNOLOGY
Threesteps to a successful digital transformation
Opinion piece by Sébastien Vugier, SVP Global Sales Solution Center, Axway Digital technologies are part of our daily lives. Smartphon..
TECHNOLOGY