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..
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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
LAW FIRM USES CLOUD-BASED COMMSPLATFORM TO BOOST EFFICIENCY
An expert law firm has partnered with VIA, the business telephony and communications specialist, to improve how employees across its f..
TECHNOLOGY
Around the world in mobile payments
Ante Ukalovic, the CEO of Centili Ante Ukalovic The global explosion of mobile payments has sparked countless conversations about how..
TECHNOLOGY
Going digital spurs rapid growth at Murrison& Wilson Accountants
Accountancy firm Murrison& Wilson is today announcing a 40 per cent growth of its client-base just three years on from implementin..
TECHNOLOGY
London baby! The Overseas Property Show comes to the capital this September
The Overseas Property Show has a strong reputation for connecting those who attend with the reality of owning a home overseas. The sho..
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AB Property Marketing appointed by revolutionary trading platform Investorist
Investorist provide the world’s largest off plan B2B property marketplace, connecting thousands of property professionals Bre..
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The challenges of employee access to financial advice.
Andrew Firth, CEO of Wealth Wizards The introduction of auto-enrollment and ‘pension freedom’ reforms have meant that pensions and ret..
BUSINESS
Defined benefit pension schemes: should they stop you buying a business?
Rosalind Connor, Partner, ARC Pensions Law(www.arcpensionslaw.com) Rosalind Connor Recent months may have led people to believe that ..
BUSINESS
How will the Insurance Act 2015 impact customer satisfaction?
Larry Augustin, CEO SugarCRM The new Insurance Act in the UK finally came into force last weekending a period of anticipation and prep..
INSURANCE
Open data represents the biggest challenge to banks in a generation
We all know the old adage that you’re more likely to divorce than change your bank account. But that’s all about to change as the bank..
BANKING
The True Cost of Buying a Counterfeit Luxury Watch
A fraudster in the UK has been reprimanded after being caught selling fake Omega, Hublot and Tag Heuer watches via social media. The h..
NEWS
Getting your records GDPR-ready
Gavin Siggers, Director of Professional Services, Iron Mountain A lot can happen in two years. By 2018 we are expected to have witness..
NEWS
Putting SMEs first: the alternative to the overdraft
The regulatory landscape in the wake of the financial crisis has resulted in a significant portion of bankfunding being withdrawn – in..
FINANCE
Why the Financial Services industry is struggling with digital transformation
By Gustavo Gomez, CEO, Bizagi The state of digital transformation in the Financial Services industry Despite expressing a willingness..
TECHNOLOGY
It’s a family affair – new Tipi build to rent London apartments prove perfect for family living
48% of landlords rent to families with children (NLA) Apartments with hotel-style service and utilities included in the rent, appeals..
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POST-BREXIT BARGAINS DRAW PROPERTY HUNTERS TO THE SPANISH SUNSHINE
Reductions of €500,000 and more follow in wake of Brexit vote Bargain hunters enjoying discounts on everything from seaside villas to..
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END OF LIFE ANNOUNCED FOR SAGE 200 2010 – BUT WHAT DOES THIS MEANS FOR BUSINESSES?
By DMC Software – https://www.dmcsoftware.co.uk/ The date is drawing ever closer; 31st October 2016 will see Sage 200 2010 reach..
TECHNOLOGY
Payroll fraud and how to prevent it
Jeffrey Davidson, Managing Director, Honeycomb Forensic Accounting (www.honeycombpsg.com/) Jeffrey Davidson The National Fraud Author..
BUSINESS
Digital experience and security – the crucial combination for banks
By Oliver Kent Braham, Financial Services Lead, Yoti No industry is untouchable. We all face the constant challenge of maintaining the..
BANKING
Addressing the credit gap to unlock economic growth in Africa
By Viola Llewellyn, Co-founder, Ovamba Africa’s banking sector is a drag on economic growth and the difficulties of operating in the i..
BANKING
The collateral conundrum – mobilise!
Nerin Demir, Head of SIX Repo Ltd & Securities Finance at SIX Securities Services In the aftermath of the financial crisis, collat..
FINANCE
Why a rules management system can untie financial services’ hands
By Mark Amstrong, VP and MD EMEA at Progress Regulation is the finance industry’s middle name. At a time when digital transformation h..
FINANCE
How can network operators monetise television quickly and effectively?
The telecommunications industry has experienced significant digital change in the past decade, leading to increased market competition..
BUSINESS
Why Would You Straighten A Croissant?
Mark Homer is Vice President, Global Customer Transformation for field service management specialist, ServiceMax. Mark Homer I saw an..
BUSINESS
The Rise of Cardboard Packaging Alternatives
The amount of money spent online has grown massively in recent years thanks to the rise of technology and our constant connectivity. I..
BUSINESS
Click and Collect or get left behind
Bright Masih, Retail Account Director, Black Pepper Software Click and Collect is now the third most popular digital service in the UK..
BUSINESS