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How to Deal With Challenging Employees?

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..

The Fintech Revolution: Trends to Watch in 2016

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 $..

What’s the tech behind regtech?

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 ..

MORE THAN HALF OF WORKERS ARE OPEN TO LEAVING THEIR CURRENT EMPLOYERS

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..

Tokyo-based business launches in London

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..

How the EPA plans to boost confidence in the UK payments industry post Brexit

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..

AUGUST THE MOST POPULAR MONTH TO START A HOLIDAY HOME SEARCH REVEALS PORTAL

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..

Governments and central banks risk inflation, Bank of England has done its bit, now the politicians’ turn

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..

Euro having a laugh: a quarter of Brits take the wrong currency on holiday

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..

3 Factors to Plan for in 2017, A Year Like None Other

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..

What has Brexit done to financing your dream property in Portugal?

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..

DueCourse Attracts Former Apple Tech Talent

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..

UK second cities going for gold

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..

Can financial services brands ever be credible on social? 

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..

Investment Inspection Trips bring Liverpool to life for Asian property investors

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..

The future for financial services is digital engagement

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..

Ready for the new EU payments value chain?

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..

EMVCo Streamlines Approval Process for Mobile Payment Devices

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..

What it takes to create a £1 million app

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..

RakutenBlockchain Lab to Open in Belfast

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..

5 Compelling Reasons That You Should Invest In Branding

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..

Could Brexit mean new opportunities abroad?

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..

New legislation makes switching bank accounts “simples”

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..

The Hidden Financial Woes of International Students Heading for the UK

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..

Moving to Digital Banking – with API first

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..

Big banks can be challengers too

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..

Customer engagement in the insurance sector

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..

Volume of periodic payment orders remains low, according to Aon UK motor insurance study

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..

Video: Making a claim on the insurance industry

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..

UK student property investment makes the grade

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 ..

Ethical investment opportunity provides ‘win-win’ for UK care homes and investors alike

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..

Avoid new ‘Green Tax’ with energy efficient B2L investments in Manchester’s city centre

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..

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: DIGITAL STRATEGIES IN PAYMENTS AND COLLECTIONS

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 ..

Are you ready to be IFRS 9 compliant?

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 ..

From Thermal Imaging Cameras to Key-Card Access: 5 Ways to Make Your Workplace More Secure In 2016

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..

10 Ways to Make Your Financial Model Easier to Understand

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...

10 Tips to Overcome the Stress of Moving Office

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..